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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1932
Page
1
Washington reports a reduced pool of income tax payers. Officials expect first quarter receipts near $200 million, with total 1931 income taxes around $809 million. Receipts since 1917 show a long decline from peak years, and official totals await final tabulation.
Washington reports the last day to file income tax returns for last year's earnings. For individuals with 1500 dollars or more net income, married couples or family heads with 3500 dollars or more, and those with 5000 dollars or more across income must file. At least one quarter of tax due must be paid today with midnight deadline. A 25 percent penalty applies for late or missing returns. Government expects up to two million filers and first quarter payments not over 200 million.
Rochester Minnesota March 15 James A Reed former United States senator from Missouri was in critical condition after gall bladder surgery at a local hospital His physician said he was improving and the crisis was expected within two or three days Reed aged 70 faced higher risk due to age with his doctor remaining at his bedside overnight
Fair and warm er tonight in Tennessee with mostly cloudy skies and much warmer Wednesday. In Virginia, fair and not quite so cold tonight with Wednesday fair and warmer, much warmer Thursday. Yesterday’s high 31, low 18. values for the same date last year were 53 and 41 respectively. Melted snow and rainfall figures are noted from readings at 6 p.m.
Washington March 15 AP lawmakers on the house ways and means committee proposed removing a 2.25 percent manufactures sales tax from canned fruits vegetables fish and meats. The panel also recommended exempting telegram messages to newspapers. Rainey noted an $11 million revenue loss and said new revenue sources would be sought.
Four members of the Dorman family died in an early morning fire that destroyed their home near the Greene County Coal Company mine in Jefferson Iowa. Pi John W. Dorman 31 a coal miner, his wife and their two young sons were burned to death.
New York stock market opened steady after the deaths of George Eastman and Ivar Kreuger. Eastman Kodak held at 74.75 with a dip to 74, Kreuger and Toll rose 37 cents to 2.50 amid 7,500 certificates traded. International Match preferred gains softened as overall trading remained quiet and narrow in early dealings.
Hopewell New Jersey police plan to question Frank Berg as the thirteenth day passes without a clue to the Lindbergh baby kidnappers. Berg’s involvement is being investigated in connection with the Phillips kidnapping case mentioned in dispatches.
An American exile in Mexico City cites Salvadorean forces claiming 8 000 communists killed in the revolt near San Salvador. He reports ongoing executions, large communist membership, and purges of soldiers suspected as league members. He also notes a massacre of an Italian plantation family and British marines landing to pressure the government.
Washington reports conflicting claims from drys and wets after a House vote 227 to 187 against considering a resolution to amend the constitution to give states local liquor control. Drys hailed strength, wets predicted disaster for a wet platform in June.
In Bismarck North Dakota voters chose 10 Democratic delegates to the Chicago convention while Roosevelt led on the presidential preference ballot against Oklahoma governor Murray. Hoover faced anti Hoover forces as 11 Republican delegates and a Non Partisan league opposed Hoover.
George Eastman world renowned photographer and Kodak founder died by suicide at his Rochester mansion at 77. He left an estimated 20 million fortune and private gifts totaling over 75 million with another 25 million unrecorded, leaving a note saying his work is done. Eastman faced invalidism fears and had gradually withdrawn from his company. He is survived by a niece, Mrs. George B. Dryden, of Evanston, Ill., who plans funeral arrangements.
Tokyo reports from Changchun say Soviet Russia may soon formally recognize the Manchurian state under Henry Pu-Yi. Moscow is said to consider nominating Pu-Yi appointees to the Chinese Eastern Railway, signaling de facto recognition.
In Hopewell New Jersey the old fire gong is set to sound after 20 years and the Empire State Building towers in New York will flash its floodlights for five minutes every half hour to announce the Lindbergh baby’s return by the kidnappers if it occurs.
The trial of 31-year-old Dowell Hargraves for abducting 11-year-old James DeJute of Niles concluded with the state seeking life imprisonment. Judge Lynn B. Griffith will render a verdict tomorrow after Hargraves waived a jury trial. The defense challenged extortion claims, while co-defendant John Demarko faces trial next week. The boy was seized March 2 and found in a Youngstown area house after an anonymous tip.
The report details Col. Charles A Lindbergh and wife Anne Morrow's memories after the baby was snatched from his Hopewell crib. Betty Gow's alarm prompted a rifle search in Sourland woods as authorities pursue kidnappers. Additional notes recount the weekend arrival, illness, and care routine before the crime.
Prospecting for mercury ore in southwest Arkansas draws prosecutors and miners to Graysonia Amity and Murfreesboro. Four development firms test retorts and tunnels along Cowhide creek with work in Pike Clark and Howard counties. State geologist Branner notes months needed to assess value as machines arrive and acreage is leased.
Police in Hopewell New Jersey question Frank Berg in New York City regarding possible links to the Lindbergh kidnapping. Investigators revisit Berg after Max Phillips recalled 1925 plot involving Berg and a woman posing as a countess. Authorities report no new progress and note fears for the Lindbergh baby’s fate amid ongoing efforts and undercover leads.
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