Arkansas Legislators Call for Budget Reforms in Economy Push
Arkansas lawmakers survey shows 18 percent oppose tax hikes and favor revising the budget through personnel cuts and agency consolidations. Citizens in a follow up poll mostly oppose new taxes, with 25 percent urging base broadening. few suggest tax relief. Bankers and business leaders weigh broader base against savings by cutting costs.
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ED L. Campbell
Little Rock
Arkansas
Associated Press
Charles H. Murphy
el Dorado
Tax opinions from leaders on state levy plans
A collection of varied views from Arkansas figures on tax policy. Z B Thigpen and Col T H Barton oppose new or higher taxes, while Chester Johnson supports changes in the tax setup to preserve governance standards. Hope housewife and Harding College president George Benson urge fairer collections and restraint, with local officials differing on base broadening and loopholes.
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Z. B. Thigpen
Russellville Cooperage
Col
T. H. Barton
el Dorado Oil
Chester Johnson
Camden
Hope
George 5. Benson
Harding College
Searcy
J. P. Strozier
Fort Smith
U S Medical Service Said to Be Efficient
Cairo December 22 Brigadier General David N W Grant reports the U S Air Force medical service at peak efficiency after a five week inspection of African fronts Our troops receive personal attention and care aimed at keeping them flying and in top form The officer notes altitude sickness and related issues as unique to air units and recalls a giraffe incident in camp as a curious aside
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George Tucker Cairo
David N. W. Grant
Eppa Jeptha Rixey
Cincinnati
University of Virginia
U. S. Air Force
Grant
Air Force
Central Africa
Sir
Alr
Virginia
Army
Pearl Harbor
Problem Ahead Is Best Use of Men and Materials
A 1943 outlook from Secretary of Commerce Jesse H. Jones stresses war-time economy shifts. It highlights rising national income, higher civilian employment, and the balance of manpower and materials. Inflation is fought with price controls, while total war drives efficiency and resource mobilization across industries and labor.
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Jesse HH
Jesse H. Jones
NEA Service
Pearl Harbor
America
Consumer says state tax not needed now
A consumer voice cites that new state taxation should not be levied or increased at this time. The speaker, along with BP, Keadle, and Conway, suggests existing levies may remain broad to endure through the duration, referencing tomorrow's Linnor legislation.
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Keadle
Conway
Linnor Lesistalion
General shifts Germany assignment to Tokyo plan
The general recalls a long Army tour in Germany and indicates a change in assignment, saying he will not go to Germany this time but to Tokyo. He mentions a two to three year span and reflects on past experiences with a slow smile.
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Wis
Germany
Ogcupalkai
Tokyo
Abolishment of WPA Sparks Budget Fight and Scramble
Washington observes a sweeping economy push against non-defense agencies as WPA winds down. Officials warn of waste and layoffs while the 1943 44 budget hints at consolidations. Civil Service promises new jobs for abolished posts, yet turnover and drafts keep essential agencies short staffed.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
WEA
W. Bruce —MacNamee
U. S Travel Bureau
Senate
Hollywood By Robbin Coons Recalls Saludos Arminos Tour
Hollywood by Robbin Coons reviews Walt Pinney and a touring band of artists in Latin America presenting a friendly film under Disney auspices. The feature blends live action with four animated sequences including Donald Duck as a plucky North American tourist exploring the Lake Titicaca region near Peru and Bolivia.
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Hollywood
Walt Pinney
Latin America
Saludos Arminos
IML Willy
Disney Sud
South Asmorled
Donald Duck
Lake ‘Cienes
Peru
Bolivia
Federal payroll impact of abolishing agencies debated
A discussion notes that removing government agencies would not materially affect the federal payroll. The piece weighs administrative costs against bureaucratic overhead and questions the necessity of nonessential departments amid budget concerns.
Disney Cartoon Teasers Bring Laughs and Wonder
Aquirk laden teaser notes a mix of light hearted Disney shorts. Pedros misadventures aboard a little plane over the Andes and a gaucho from Texas headline whimsical scenes. Watercolor of Brazil introduces Jose Carl ova, while Salud os Amigos earns praise as a worthwhile brief feature.
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Avid
Pedro
Andes
Mall
Paper
Goofy
Texas
Ceaofy
Disney
Brazil
Jose Carlova
Duck
Cotton Ginnings in County Shows Gain
Government census reports 14 328 bales ginned in county prior to December 1 from the 142 crop year. The data show 8 230 bales for a drop, with 74 percent rise over previous period, marking the highest total yet and a billion more than earlier estimates.
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Iome
Ens
ED. L. Campsell
Industrnists
Jead- S Gity
Z. B. Gpen
Russelville
Artail
Dave Burgauer
Hot Springs
W. L. Mason
John P. Woods
Fort Smithonsumer
George F. Caudle
Yetteville
South Arkansas
Cat
Hauseife
W. A. G. Woodward
Magolia
W. N. Trulock
Fine Bluff
Russellville
Stuttgart
Adkins
General Assembly
United Nations
San Antonio
Tex
Army Bombardier School
Eugene F. McCahey
the Doctors of
Hempstead County
U. S
Jackningt
Wide World
Wesler
Marty J. Byrd
Joint Committee
WPA
Scrap Queen
Lydia Tead
Los Angeles
Robbin Coons
Pennnet CO
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