Immediate repeal of one auto tax urged now
Washington April 14. Thos P Henry president of the American Automobile Association told the Senate finance committee the auto war excise tax should be repealed as a burdensome lingering levy. He cited over $1.1 billion paid by car owners and urged removal of taxes on buses as well.
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Chevrolet reports record first quarter production in 1928
Detroit April 14 Chevrolet Motor Company announces 342,184 cars and trucks built in Q1 1928, 70,000 more than last year, with March output of 133,657 units. W S Knudson cites an era of prosperity and plans for a 350 car daily Atlanta plant to raise capacity. Domestic demand absorbs 113,000+ units to ensure prompt dealer delivery.
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Kirkpatrick backs halt on bond issues for roads
Colonel Thomas LeRoy Kirkpatrick of Charlotte endorses Governor McLean’s call to pause new highway bond issues. He supports finishing the system with federal aid and taxes, while advocating a federal $50 billion national highway bond plan to fund a broader network.
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Raleigh
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Charlotte
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Visionary road plan founder earns push from supporters
The speaker praised as Eutopian and irrepressible advocates his daring road scheme, winning buy in from enthusiasts. Now opposing further bond issues, his stance gains weight while Colonel Kirkpatrick, a strong Al Smith supporter, moves a resolution welcoming George Jordon Battle and endorsing the New York governor for president.
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al Smith
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North Carolina
Campaign to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment
New York April 14 members of the committee on national affairs of the National Republican Club prepared a campaign against adopting a resolution calling for repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. The resolution was approved earlier and will be presented to the club next Tuesday for action.
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