Tax burden and coop exemptions spark March editorial
A column argues that federal income tax takes a heavy share from all and highlights a March bulletin on 25 regional co-ops paying little or no income tax. It notes 6.4 percent tax on net profits versus 51.6 percent for comparable private firms, and cites funds retained for expansion and reserves. The piece urges awareness of tax avoidance via co operatives amid a domestic tax burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Fedral
America
National Tax Equality Association
LaSalle St
Chicago
FCA
Federal Treasury
New Paper Corporation
Hope
Mrs Simington on Trial for Another Count
In Texarkana federal court Judge Lemley paused proceedings after closing arguments in the case of Opal Simington former assistant cashier of the Bank of Dierks. She faces charges tied to a $145 000 shortage uncovered in 1982. A second jury already convicted her and H C Seals on a $44 950 40 check cashing count. The second charges allege writing a 1400 personal check for home improvements and signing Emmig Kester son’s name. Westbrook testified by deposition that Simington borrowed 400 of the 1400 and that she added funds. Prosecution and defense noted she handled bank books.
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Texarkana
Opal Simington
Eni
Harry J. Lemley
H. C.seals
Umpire
Ark
Mr. Simington
Westbrook
T. F. Davis
Simington
Annual Kiwanis Minstrel at High School This Week
Kiwanis Club Minstrel staged in the high school auditorium Thursday and Friday nights with direction by Emmett Thompson. Eva Heynerson directs musical numbers featuring a long list of performers and acts. The event follows the annual Cub Scout contest at the old airport, with prizes awarded for kite categories and a flying display by Majec Klipsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Minst Steel
Eva Heynerson
Dang
Lou Cunningham
Joe Don Willis
Charles Halbert
Baily Blake
New York
Janie Ruth May
Jimmie Dean
Lanelle Fuller
Buck and
Wing
Hollis Luck
Guy “Perpetual Grigg
Verinie Jones
Mrs. B. C
Preston McLain
Park Fence
Robert Malcolm Jersa
Reggie Vaper
Roy Allison
Majc Klipsch
Aca
Clyde Goffes
Normen Moore
Stolen Auto Recovered in 35 Minutes
An auto stolen at Texarkana around 8:15 a.m. was recovered in Hope 34 minutes later. State Policeman Guy Downing received the report, en route to set up a block, spotted the car on Highway 67 and overtook it near Hope city limits.
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Texarkana
Hope
Guy Downing
Highway 67
Hope City Denils
School Millage Wins Approval in District 1 A
About 100 votes were cast in Saturday's school election in District 1 A. Three year terms were awarded to Syvelle Burke, Cliff Bridges, and Sam McGill. Mrs C C McNeil won a one year term. All district tax proposals appeared approved by voters.
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Syvelle Burke
Cliff Bridges
Sam McGill
C. C. McNeil
Showdown in New York Dock Strike Today
In New York the water front struggle between two five longshoremen unions neared a showdown stage as wildcat ILA sympathy stoppages by tugboat crews were possible. AFL dock union fears ships would sail without tug aid. ILA sources could not confirm. Leaders predicted a snowballing return-to-work move once the ILA is certified by the NLRB for 24,000 longshoremen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
AFL Dock Union
Wildcat
International Longshoreman's Assn
ILA
Canaing
Alzar
Aflaila
National Labor Relations Board
Harmor
Apifila
Debated True States of Nation Economy Split
Washington businessmen and lawmakers argued over the nation’s economic state and government stimulus. Democratic senators Hill of Alabama and Douglas of Texas urged caution, while the Committee for Economic Development said a recession is not yet present or clearly forecast.
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Washington
Econd
Dater
Hill
Alabama
Douglas
Tilmais
Committee For Economic Development
CED
Burglars Break Into Fulton Station on Highway 87
Sam McGill's Fulton Station on Highway 87 was entered Saturday night. Entrance was through a rear window. A marble machine and cash register were broken. small change, tires, cigarettes, and candy were stolen. State Policeman J H Porterfield and Deputies Tom Middlebrooks and Jim Moore investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam McGill
Highway 87
Fulton
Ahen
J. H. Porterfield
Tom Middlebrooks
Jim Moore
Two Wrecks Leave One Injured
Harvey Green of Prescott was injured Sunday night when his pickup was rear ended on Highway 87 between Emmet and Prescott. Green suffered leg neck and head injuries. Cecil Jester of Prescott, driver of the other vehicle, was not injured and faced a driving while intoxicated charge. Both vehicles were heavily damaged. Earlier Sunday Clifton James drove a four ton truck on the Bleving Prescott WPA road, lost control and overturned. the driver was shaken but not seriously injured.
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Harvey Green
Preacott
Emmet
Prescott
Green
Cecil Jester
Guy Downing
Jester
Clifton James Dp
Bleving
Liquor Tax Ruling Favors Arkansas Wholesalers
Arkansas Supreme Court ruled a liquor wholesaler may include the $2.50 a gallon state tax when calculating the legal markup on whisky. The decision upheld a Pulaski County ruling that the tax is part of the price for determining the markup, amid ongoing petitions by wholesalers for a public vote on the 1953 act. The case involved Moon Distributors of Little Rock and the board of tax and livestock show funding.
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Leon Hatch
Little Rock
Arkansas Supreme Court
R. E. Shivers
Hope
Shivers
Hone
E. M M.arrold
Arkansas’ Liqhor
Arkansas Fair Managers Associatinh
Fair Managers Association
Pulaski
Rodney “Parham
Supreme Court
Uow
Washington County
Meadors
Sturgis
Ernest
Washington
George Rose Smith
Ed. McFaddin
Elva H. Bruce
Polk
Bruce
W. ©. Watkins
Oklahoma
Brace
City Police Car Hit by Another Vehicle
A city patrol car driven by Officer Burke was struck by another auto driven by N. Story, a Black man, on Laurel Street Saturday night. Story, driving without lights, hit a culvert while turning onto Laurel Street, losing control and colliding with the patrol car. No injuries reported.
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Ally Police Payto
Burke
N. Story
Laurel Street
Story
Fewer Drawing Welfare Funds In Arkansas
Arkansas welfare rolls show 8000 to 10000 fewer recipients than a year ago as farm employment rises. State Welfare Commissioner A D Mose said few additions are expected in six months, but industrial work may still shrink welfare rolls by year end. Mose spoke at the Arkansas Association of Welfare Workers meeting before the social work conference opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Arkansas State Welfare Department
A. d. Mose
Moss
Arkansas Association of Welfare Workers
Arkansas Conference of Social Work
Senate Debate on Seat Held by Chavez
Washington reports the Senate opens debate on unseating Sen. Chavez of New Mexico after a Rules Committee finding of vacancy. A vote is expected soon with party lines likely to hold. no personal integrity charges were leveled.
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Washington
Senate
Sen
Chavez
D- NM
Senate Rules Committee
New Mexico
Patrick J. Hurley
Chave
Hennings
Missouri
United States
French Seek More Help in Indochina
French Chief of Staff Gen. Paul Ely, in Washington, plans to urge President Eisenhower for more American air support against Communist attacks in Indochina. He seeks B-26 bombers, C-119 transports, helicopters, and more air force technicians to service the planes. Ely met Adm. Radford and was to lunch with Defense Secretary Wilson before a high level joint chiefs meeting.
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Charles Corddry
Washington
Paul Ely
Eisenhower
Indochina
Ely
White House
Wih Adm
Arthur W. Radford
U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Defense
Charles H. Wilson
Zul
Town gossip and high school state title results
Local notes describe dining options around town on Monday and a state basketball title with Jonesboro boys beating Van Buren 9 to 64 and Van Buren girls defeating Bergman 67 to 42. Garnle Hatch earns all state honors as the fifth man. meanwhile University of Arkansas shows little interest in the tournament players. Also mentioned are citrus crop prospects at the Experiment Station, weather damage from cold mornings, and Navy seaman Paul Cearley taking part in Caribbean maneuvers aboard ship with Ty Ward aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro
van Buren
Bergman
Hope
Garnle Hatch
University of Arkansas
Garnie
Sisle Bann
USN
Dale Cearley
Patmos
Yin Ty Ward
Sentiment Grows to Get Facts in Army Quarrel
Washington report says sentiment among Senate Republicans grows that Senator McCarthy should step off the Army investigation subcommittee. McCarthy announced a tentative decision not to step down and suggested using detectors to get at the truth if witnesses agree. He plans to testify and hopes all witnesses will cooperate as the subcommittee meets to discuss hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell
Washington
Senate
Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
Army
Robert T. Stevens
Vic Cobb Heads Local Eastern Seal Drive
Victor Cole of Hopas will serve as Hempstead County Chairman for the 1954 Easter Seal Campaign to be conducted statewide beginning March 18. The drive, run by the Arkansas Association for the Bieler Set Aate gory, continues through Easter Sunday with a percentage of proceeds allocated to local needs in Hempstead County.
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Victor Cole
Hopas
Will
Aviv
Hempstead
Arkansas’ Association For
Bieler
Arkansas
County
Vaccinating Tiny Babies Safe Says Doctor
Ohio physician Dr Herbert D Chamberlain McArthur reports newborn vaccination greatly reduces whooping cough and diphtheria. He cites 717 babies treated since 1948 with no whooping cough or diphtheria cases, except one unsafely inoculated at birth, and describes a three shot schedule at birth six weeks and four months.
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Alton L. Blakeslee
Cleveland
Minutus Attoy
Herbert D
Fila
Vinton County
Ohio
Ian
Fragmentary chatter on politicians and plans cited
The readable fragments show uncertain remarks about politicians and plans. References to Eisenhower appear in garbled form, with phrases like “they can’t make it” and “from before.”
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Cerily
Will
Eisenhower
Fragmentary wartime report hints at relief and infirmary
Incomplete notes mention ground stations and an infirmary with references to fenders and relaxation efforts from the prior period. The fragment suggests a military context but lacks clear names, places, or dates to confirm specifics.
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Alex He Washburn_ Marth
Mrs. Simington
N. Y
Fulton Station
Sonny
Charles
Cecil Bite
Vic Cobb
Hempstead Red Cross
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