Forgotten Man and Taxes The Last Stage of Taxation
The article argues that most taxes fall on consumers through indirect taxes hidden in prices. It claims 70 percent of taxes are hidden, with sales taxes and tariffs driving up costs for the average wage earner. It uses beer pricing to illustrate how taxes inflate consumer prices beyond official tax totals. It notes high effective rates for some earners and criticizes the tax system as burdening the general public.
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Funt
New York
New York State
Uurn
Ashbury
The Real Tax Ostrich And Hidden Taxes Explained
Second in a three part NEA Service discussion by John T Flynn argues average earners without real estate or income tax exemptions pay hidden taxes. It highlights beer and cigarette taxes and compares corporate tax outrage to individual tax burdens, noting small daily costs totaling yearly sums.
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John T. Flynn
NEA Service, Inc
New York
NEA Service
Four-Year-Old Found After Four Nights Lost in Ozark Woods
Florence Jackson, age four, wandered for four days and nights in northern Carroll county Ozark woods, then was found near Indian Creek by Berryville searchers. She had bruises and scratches but no serious injuries, and was taken to a local hospital with her parents by her side.
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Berryville
Ark
Florence Jackson
Ozark Country
Carroll County
du Ward
Artur Jackson
Cheat
Oklo
W. G. Goodman
Florence
Saunders Expands Electric Grocery
Memphis reports Clarance Saunders announces a nationwide expansion for his Kee Doolze electric grocery concept. He declines to name Chicago associates and says the next Kee Doeze store will be in that city.
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Saunders
Electric Grocery
Chicago
Memphis
Tenn
Clarance Saunders
Nike
Go Native Young Man Uncle Sam's for It
Washington reports 67 areas in the enuity shee where a weary wanderer can go native. No civilization or roads allowed as the National Forest Service preserves these country samples for future generations. Vacationers trek in with knapsacks and return with songs in their hearts.
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Washington
National Forest Service
Hope High School Routs Horatio 48 to 0 In Season Opener
Hope High School defeated Horatio High 48 to 0 before about 2,500 fans in a two hour 40 minute game. Vasco Bright led with four touchdowns and Joe Eason scored one as Hope dominated with 19 first downs to Horatio’s 3. The Bobcats wore down the visitors, aided by an 18 pound weight advantage and a large split of players. Next, Hope hosts Benton High School and Byrd High visits soon after.
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Leonard Ellis
Hope High
Horatio High School Lions
Bobcats
Horatio
Vasco Bright
Hope
Leonard Bearden
Mate
Joe Eason
Bright
Woodrow Parsong
Roberts
W. Parsons
Reese
Ramsey
Tman
Hammons
Alvin E. Bell
Litt Rock
Horatia
iBobrats
Byrd High School
Shreveport
Byrd
Camden
DeQueen
Angered Cafe Owner Dies After Cook Dispute
Spokane, Washington, 68 year old cafe owner William Falhaber died apparently of heart failure after an intense dispute with his cook over coffee serving. The cook fled the restaurant after a shotgun chase, surrendering to police.
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Spokane
Wash
William Falhaber
T. C. Barnhart
Falhaber
Barnhart
A Thought To Live Is Not Just for One’s Self Alone
A short motto from Mermidge urging mutual aid and community support. The message emphasizes living for others and helping neighbors, reflecting a communal ethic.
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Mermidge
Pre School Clinic to Open Tuesday
The annual pre-school clinic sponsored by the Hope Parent-Teacher Association opens at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Hope city hall. All children entering Hope schools for fall must receive a fee physical examination administered by county health nurse Mrs. Flora Cotton Slater. PTA volunteers assist in the screening.
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Parent-Teacher Association of Hope
Hope City Hall
Hope
Flora Cotton Slater
Ancient Bison Found Intact in Frozen Creek
In Pairbanks Alaska a baby bison from the pleistocene age was discovered by University of Alaska workers. Unlike fossils the young animal is preserved with much of its flesh in the frozen creek muck.
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Pairbanks
Alaska
University of Alaska
Chism Shows Slight Improvement After Accident
Doug Chism 25 of Belton remains unconscious with a severe brain injury after a truck crash eight miles north of Hope on Blevins highway. A physician said recovery is unlikely despite a slight morning improvement. J. D. Hampton of McCaskill is jailed on drunkenness and reckless driving charges related to the incident.
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Julia Chester Hospital
Doug Chism
Belton
Hope
Blevins
Chism
J. D. Hampton
McCaskill
Hampton
Eternal roofing pitch in modest home sale and scheme
Ken and Nell Martley debate urgent repairs for their suburban house as a stranger from Skiver Construction promotes Eternal roofing. He offers a no-cost installation plan contingent on the husband’s absence, hinting at a broader aggressive sales drive to fix roofs before winter.
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Ken Marthy
Ken
Nell
Nuit
Skiver
Federal Barge Lines Inland Waterways Role Explored
A Willis Thornton column examines the Inland Waterways Corporation known as the Federal Barge Lines. It reviews stock, government subsidies, and conflicts with railroads over competition and efficiency, noting profits, savings, and debates about returning the system to treasury funds.
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Washington
Inland’ Waterways Corporation
Federal Barge Lines
Mississippi
Missouri
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Warrior River Systems
Warrior River
Birmingham
Congress
War Department
Treasury
T. Q. Ashburn
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General Funds
The
Savannah
Columbia Rivers
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Association of Railway Executives
IWC
Blue Nelson Family Lay Claim to Cotton Picking Record
Blue Nelson and his six-member family claim a Hempstead county record for cotton picking. They say they gathered 6,575 pounds from Monday morning to Friday noon on the Ralph Rowton farm five miles west of Hope. The oldest daughter turns 16 on the 17th, with the rest aged 14 and up, and Blue asserts they have the best working team in the world.
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Hempstead
Blue
Raport
Bliss
Rowe
Saya Blue
Japs Move Up on Chinese Forces Near Shanghai
The Japanese advanced two miles north of Shanghai with heavy hand-to-hand fighting at Yansheng and a one-hour clash 30 miles south of Tientsin. Three envoys were to be sent to win support in the United States, France, and Great Britain as war preparations continued amid typhoon damage. President Roosevelt said the Far Eastern and Mediterranean situations jittered the world, declining to discuss American policy.
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Shanghai
Yansheng
Tientsin
United States
France
Great Britain
Japan
Peanuts Help Milwaukee Police Enforce Parking Time
Milwaukee police trap parking violators using peanuts. After replacing chalk wheel marks with peanuts placed in front of front wheels and behind rear wheels, officers could tell if cars overstayed time when returns found the peanuts intact. The method reportedly worked.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Mind Your Manners Quiz on Social Etiquette
A historical etiquette quiz asks five questions about polite dining and hosting. It notes that guests should not refuse small portions, butter should not be cut with a knife, a person drinking from a bouillon cup may use both handles, a knife not in use rests not on the table, and saying No to a second serving is handled with a polite no. The piece presents choices about handling a damaged chair and offering remedies, referencing courtesy and etiquette guidance.
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Vnci
Unclear Fragment Suggests Senate Election Context
Fragmentary text hints at a Democratic candidate for a States Senate seat and a past victory but lacks verifiable details or identifiable names, dates, or places.
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Ocratic
Senate
Hempstead County Motor Service Station Operations Highlighted
A fragmented nod to Hempstead County Motor cain Soreco Service detailing Walnut streets Third Saturday events. Mentions Max Cox as manager and staff roles including Monroe night attendant C Davis service manager Alvin Wiesner Buick Pontia salesman Edward Bradford chief porter and others.
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Hempstead County Motor Cain Soreco
Walnut Streets
Max Cox
Sait
Wi Monroe
C. Davis
Alvin Wiesner
Buick and
Pontaa
F. M. Horton
Buick-Pontia
Edward Bradford
Porter
Dixie Daredevils to Perform Sunday Show
The Dixie Daredevils, an automobile and airplane stunt troupe, will present the first act at 4 p.m. Saturday with a blindfold car drive starting from Hempstead County Motors on East Third Street. At 2 p.m. Sunday, airplane stunts will begin at the municipal airport with high spins and dives by veteran pilots. Proceeds benefit the Hope Fire Department.
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Captain
Happy) Harris
Hempstead
Eghers
Fli
Air Fe
Hope Fire Iment
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