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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1933
Page
4
The House of Delegates passed the biennial budget with broad reductions touching state universities and teacher colleges. Critics warn major institutions may struggle without sufficient tuition and state funding, while municipalities face tax and service charge uncertainties under new limits. The piece urges caution over municipal charges for police, fire, and utilities.
Bertin June 2. Helenahn Goering Prussian premier creates a secret police system spanning two thirds of Germany to discover and combat plots against the state. The force reports directly to Goering and will oversee press mails and phones while sub divisions spread through Prussia.
A serious legislative error raised by House Bill 408 and its rulings concerns life insurance, investment and annuity firms in West Virginia. The dispute centers on Section 1 Article 5 of the act passed March 11, 1933, defining tax on personal property of residents.
The Wheeling Register warns that removing the deduction of indebtedness from West Virginia tax law would force corporations with non WV assets to pay tax on working capital and reserves. It cites life insurers and investment firms facing higher taxes if deductions end, urging legislative restoration and amendments to Section 6 Article 6 Chapter 11.
The house raised administration rates for high school teachers to standard normal amounts, citing $80 for a BA degree and $110 for an MA degree. The house then passed a bill directing that her figures be used in the process.
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Davis and Elkins College urges teachers to pursue ongoing training as competition for desirable positions rises. Even with a degree, periodic reviews help, while those without degrees face increasing standards. The president James E. Allen notes potential shorter terms and salary pressures, but encourages continued preparation for eventual recovery and return to full salaries. All work fully accredited at the college.
The measure sets mandatory step increases for county boards tied to experience. Five year terms require at least $3 monthly above basic salary, rising to $10 for the fifth term. Six to ten years adds $15 per month, and over ten years adds $20 per month above basic pay. Delegate Pelter sponsored the change in the bill.
New York June 2 Frank J MacGuire assistant secretary treasurer of the National City Company testified at the federal jury trial of the former chairman and the National City Bank that payments of 686666.67 on July 1 1929 from a management fund to Charles E Mitchell were not reported to the internal revenue department or to the Albany state tax bureau. He said no reports of payments to other officers from the management fund at the same time were made to federal or state authorities. Records show 1806000 was paid out July 1 1929 to eleven officers according to evidence in the case.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull summoned American delegates to their first formal discussions ahead of the London Economic Conference. He urged teamwork to speed relief and align the U S program with the conference agenda focusing on currency stabilization lower trade barriers higher prices and resumption of capital movement.
In Charleston on June 2, H. N. Bradley president of the board of control and James S. Lakin, another member, submitted their resignations to Governor Kump upon request.
Fragmentary text notes that at the governor's office successors would be named shortly. It mentions John Baker resigning from a state board but remaining in place pending the governor's action. The piece also references Florida's colonial settlement in 1559, admission to the union in 1845, and an Imperial Valley drainage proposal.
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A historical notice outlines a proposed 21st amendment to repeal the 18th and end prohibition. It lists ratification ballots with candidates for and against ratification, names several individuals, and describes the anticipated effects and arguments for a constitutional change.
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