New Revenue Bills Vying To Reform Tax System
In Raleigh February 17 two groups work on revenue bills to balance the budget without a general sales tax. In the House Representative Harriss Newman leads a plan favoring a luxury or selected commodities tax replacing retail sales, while in the Senate the sponsors are still unclear. Newman, longtime foe of sales taxes, may gain strong support due to shifting sentiment.
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B. J. Co. Sleeve
Raleigh
House
Senate
House Finance Committee
Harriss Newman
New Hanover County
Newman
Josephus Daniels
Hinsdale
Hinedalee Daniels
House Appropriations Committee
Senator Hill linked to revenue bill amid tax speculation
The article notes Senator John Sprunt Hill of Durham may be involved in a forthcoming revenue bill, though details remain unclear. It discusses possible tax provisions, including a nonretail sales tax and a potential new income tax touch on all incomes, with Sen Hinsdale pushing a luxury tax expansion that could include sugar tea coffee and women's clothing.
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John Sprunt Hill
Durham
Hinsdale
Finance Committee
Prospecting Leads to Tiny Gold Nugget Find
Near New London R A Hayneycutt found a gold nugget weighing within a fraction of a pennyweight, while prospecting in Albemarle.
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Albemarle
New London
R. A. Hayneycutt
Stars In Trousers Stars In Trousers
Hollywood fashion notes show stars embracing lounge wear with trousers and menswear pieces. Rosita Moreno wears lacy sweaters with navy or brown trousers while Norma Shearer and Helen Hayes lounge in white slacks and pajamas with stylish coats. Marlene Dietrich sports tailored suits and a brown beret as talk swirls about her economy claim and luxury rides.
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NEA Service
Hollywood
Rosita Moreno
Katherine Hepburn
Norma Shearer
Helen Hayes
Norma
Helen
Mariene Dietrich
Bullock
Los Angeles
Marlene
Watson
Wood
Winston Attorney Plans Habeas Corpus for Release
Geo. O. Hege of Winston-Salem, jailed for contempt after failing to file an accounting of the $12,600 estate of Emma A. Stevenson, considers habeas corpus to obtain his release. Hege, executor since 1925, was ordered to file by a clerk’s previous ruling and was removed as executor in a separate estate after a Tuesday hearing.
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Winston-Salem
Geo. O. Hege
Hege
Willie &. Church
Fo County Superior Court
Emma A. Stevenson
Criminal Syndicalism Measure Turned Down
Raleigh February 17 The House judiciary committee One unfavorable report on the Taylor Boyd bill to define criminal syndicalism and make it a felony in North Carolina. The bill would punish by fine up to 1000 dollars or one to ten years in prison for strikes sabotage or violent teaching tied to communists in Charlotte and across the state.
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Raleigh
House
Judiciary Committee
Taylor-Boyd
North Carolina
Taylor
Mecklenburg
Charlotte
R. R. Lawrence
State Federation of Labor
Moss
Nash
Murphy
Rowan
F. N. Littlejohn
Civil Liberties Union
Marion
Gastonia
Ecommittee
Lawrence
Federation of Labor
Capitol Barbershop and Dining Room Under Fire Again
Washington report on Congress debating perks for members including a proposed cut in expenses and abolition of the House dining room. The Wichita Beacon offered free razors and brushes to senators to cut costs, but few accepted. Summers urged ending the restaurant while Underhill defended it as essential for public business.
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Washington
Congress
Kansas
Capper
McGill
Wichita Beacon
Summers
Underhill
Largest pipe organ in the world at Antic City Auditorium
The text notes the largest pipe organ sits in the Antic City Auditorium in New Jersey. It mentions a map of Portugal and claims Peiping China hosts a newspaper that has run for 1400 years.
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Yas
Antic City
WN. J
Portugal
Peiping
China
Barbershop Debates Stir Senate Budget and Reforms
Report describes barbershop pay and patronage concerns in a barbershop within the senate. It notes pushes to remove patronage and place employees under civil service. Senators discuss eliminating the mineral water bill of about eight thousand dollars yearly and enacting restaurant reforms.
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Senate
Broadway Actress Seeks Only Divorce Sparks Reno Trip
New York February 17. A young Broadway actress famed as the "Cheerful Little Earful" heads to Reno seeking a divorce, signaling a likely end to her marriage.
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New York
Broadway
Reno
Cardul Helps Woman End Weakness and Pain
Mrs J V Bourque of Gen es La says Cardus built her up after twelve bottles, easing cramps and pains in sides and back and restoring strength. Women in rundown condition may benefit as Cardul supports the body through weakness and nagging symptoms.
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Cardul
Actress Williams seeks divorce from Roger Wolfe
Departing last night at a comedy club musical actress Williams announced she is divorcing Roger Wolfe. She stated she wants only a divorce and not any reconciliation.
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Anh Williams
Roger Wolfe
Cea Kahn
Water treatment uses liquid chlorine to destroy bacteria
About 80 percent of the drinking water is treated with liquid chlorine to kill harmful bacteria, ensuring safer supply.
One Sure Way to End Coughs and Colds
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a remedy that heals membranes and stops irritation from colds and flu. It claims to prevent complications like bronchial asthma and respiratory diseases and promises relief after following directions.
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Adele
Adv
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