Politicians Clash Over New Tax Bill And Corporate Rates
A lengthy House debate centers on a Democratic tax bill to curb corporate and personal tax avoidance. Critics decry it as a surface gesture while supporters argue it could curb evasion, address inequities among business forms, and ease disparities between large and small shareholders. The measure aims to tax corporate net income with rate structures tied to earned surpluses and bank credit exposure.
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House
Doughton
Against a Proposition Not Sound Political Tactics
The text argues opposing a proposition for its own sake is poor reasoning and bad politics, stressing that opposition should be based on solid grounds rather than mere reflex. It notes net income distribution and cautions against reflexive votes.
Dutch Investment Rise Reported by Five Railroads
Five large American railroads filed reports with the Interstate Commerce Commission showing a notable rise in Dutch investment holdings. In two cases Dutch ownership led, while in a third it rose from third to second place. The notes suggest Dutch buyers are pursuing money making rather than health, referencing Manhattan Island's $24 investment centuries ago and continued bargain seeking in America.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Manhattan Island
America
New Deal Technique Scrutinized in Sugar Institute Case
The report details Angus Dhu McLean seeking to sidestep a two year lay-off rule to represent the Sugar Institute. Republicans in the House oppose the move while the Charlotte News voices support for upholding the law and condemns any weakening by Democrats.
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Angus Dhu McLean
Sugar Institute
McLean
Senate
House
Charlotte News
Not Merely Britain's Problem in League Debate
An analysis of Great Britain's League of Nations issue in a Lords address argues the league serves international aims over national ones. Marquess of Lothian warns of obligations to Australia India and Malaya and questions shifting fleet power amid Mussolini's Abyssinia surge while stressing need for lawful peace through the league. Chaplin announces a forthcoming talkie as hitchhiking fades from pre motor days.
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Great Britain
League of Nations
Marquess of Lothian
House of Lords
League
Australia
New Zealand
India
Malaya
Europe
Singapore
North Sea
Signor Mussolini
Abyssinia
Mediterranean
Napoleon
Tribute to the W C T U republished in Editor and Publisher
An enclosure from The Enterprise relays a tribute from the Union Signal praising the W C T U and its temperance crusade. The piece notes ads opposing liquor copywriters and salutes women volunteers and white ribbons as a beacon against drunkenness and its harms.
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Enterprise
Union
Enclosure
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
New York Times
United States
Christendom
The Great Game Of Politics
Washington argues about how politicians attack critics and how critics should respond. The piece contends smear tactics are standard political practice and that critics can endure such attacks if their work proves strong and accurate.
Thoughts on women columnists and public life in 1940s New York
Notes from New York Day by Day dated April 24 explore celebrity culture, politics, cinema, and journalism. The writer references Miriam Hopkins, Mayor La Guardia, Mae West, Katharine Brush, Sophie Kerr, and journalist personalities while musing on the role of newspapers and public figures in society.
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Oreparlor
Herb Roth
Miriam Hopkins
la Guardia
Harry Richman
Tati
Charles
Aurora
Indiana
Chamber of Commerce
Ed Hill
Frank Shutts
Elmer Davie
Mae West
Roy Howard
Wraes Ada
Katharine Brush
Lord Fauntleroy
Fauntleroy
Jerome K. Jerome
John Ogling
Harry Leon Wilson
Sheila Barrett
What Others Say Neglectful Parents Produce Criminals
Bruce Catton reviews a theme on crime causation arguing that many offenses originate in poor parental discipline. J Edgar Hoover cites that about 20 percent of crimes by youths stem from home environments where parents failed to enforce standards and responsibility. He urges reform starting at home.
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Bruce Catton
Devel
Sonny
Sonny Boy
J. Edgar Hoover
Reaphen
G-Men
Yor Round Table Forum
Mr. Hoover
Papa
Mama
Junior
Anothr
The dogwood blossom praised in verse
A verse extols the dogwood as a spreading bush and tree with white velvet blossoms, praising its beauty and divine placement. It notes blossoms in forests and hills and urges affection for the emblematic flower revered as nature’s honor to God.
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Ras Ee Highway
Oscar Durland named Republican candidate for Congress
Ten years ago in Greensboro Oscar C Durland was chosen unanimously by the Fifth Congressional District Republicans to run for the House against Democratic Mayor Charles M Stedman. In other news musical comedy at First Methodist Protestant church featured Miss Johnsie Oakes Cayenne Pepper and Dophe Hardahear drawing laughs.
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Oscar C. Durland
House of Representatives
Charles M. Stedman
Durland
Greensboro
M. P
Johnsie Oakes
Samantha Slick
Sewing Society
Lewis Teague
Cayenne Pepper
C. C. Robbins
Dophe Hardahear
Miss Kerr’s Early 20th Century Comfort Foods Menu
Describes a hunger provoking breakfast series with country sausage cooked pinkly and dark brown edges, fresh pork sausage with sage, gravy, buckwheat cakes, scalloped tomatoes with onion, pokeberry shoots, fried apples with maple sugar, and sweet potato muffins with crisp exteriors and tender centers.
Noted American writer Willard Wright Honored for Pace Change
Annals of Literature praise Willard Huntington Wright for changing pace through his work at Smart Set and in art, music, and literature texts. The biographical sketch notes his high scholarly status and sedentary lifestyle contributing to his intense study.
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Annals of Literature
Willard Huntington Wright
Smart
Greenwich
Noted columnist in Willard Hunt Wright days
The passage recalls Ss. g. Dyne as once a columnist in the Willard Hunt Wright era, who followed C. L. Edson of the Evening Mail. It credits him with daily effort that sparkled with wit and sharp comment, but notes the grind led to his departure after a few months.
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Ss. G. Dyne
Willard Hunt Wright
C. L. Edson
Evening Mail
Willard Wright Makes Impression at Magazine Get-Together
The observer notes Willard Wright, with a sharp beard, Latin Quarter hat, and bow, draws attention at a recent magazine gathering. His attire suggests a blend of Park and Fifth Avenue style, hinting at a world he has entered beyond prior knowledge.
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Willard Wright
Park
Minter Fails to Appear at Fe Depot as No 11 Approaches
A Missouri weekly notes Minter did not show up at the Fe depot when No 11 arrived. The column observes chatter around the clubs and the scene and suggests anticipation of remarks about the incident.
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Missouri
Minter
McNaught Srivakate
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