Opposes Foreign Valuation Basis for Import Duties
William Burgess of Trenton testifies before the Senate Finance Committee against continuing the use of foreign valuation as the basis for ad valorem import duties. He argues the system allows evasion of US tariffs by undervaluing goods, inviting fraud and duty losses estimated at 25 to 40 percent.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
William Burgess
Trenton
Burgess
Comitee
Report on Cotton Seed Issued by Census Bureau
Washington June 12 Cotton crashed in ten month period to May 31 totalled 4 944 032 tons compared with 4 581 832 tons in the same period a year ago Seed on hand May 31 totaled 100 tons compared with 60 449 tons a year ago Census Bureau today lists seed products manufactured in the ten month period and on hand May 31 were: crude oil produced 1 563 241 392 pounds compared with 1 451 852 578 on hand 51 284 150 pounds counted with 49 208 479 refined oil produced 1 389 390 000 pounds compared with 1 263 305 863 on hand 512 118 242 pounds counted with 481 749 397 ice and meal produced 2 226 500 tons compared with 2 059 442 and on hand 191 983 tons compared with 59 inters produced 1 057 270 running 8 compared with 860 686 and on hand 128 862 running bales compared to 87 761
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Associated Press
Ashington
Census Bureau
Cis
Fifth District Medical Society Meets at St. Neis Sanitarium
The Fifth District Medical Society gathered for a banquet at St. Neis Sanitarium with visitors from New Orleans Monroe Bastrop Ruston Winnsboro and Bastrop. Speakers included Charlie Jamison Shirley Lyons George Wright and Dr. J Graves with discussions led by A D Tisdale E Ung W L Bendel K Bratton Garnier McBride Rog and others.
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Fifth District Medical Society
St. Neis Sanitarium
Charlie Jamison
New Orleans
Shirley Lyons
George Wright
Monroe
J.graves
A. D. Tisdale
E. Sung
W. L. Bendel
Kert Bratton
W. W. Garnier
Bastrop
M. McBride
Ruston
J. D.gers
Winnsboro
W. A. Rog
Cream Separator Demos Told In Ouachita Parish
Extension service dispatch from Baton Rouge notes two separator demonstrations in Ouachita Parish to show farmers how separators save cream for home butter and boost cash income by selling surplus cream to creameries. L Rankin, assistant county agent, cites open cattle herds benefiting from cream sales.
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Baton Rouge
Ouachita Parto
L. Rankin
Balanced Diet Promotes Health Through Sugar Use
An article argues that varied diets prevent monotony and improve health by using sugar as a flavoring and energy source. Sugar pairs with fruits, vegetables, desserts, milkshakes, cereals, and beverages to make healthful foods more appetizing.
Willebrandt to Remain in Service Until June 30
Mrs Mabel Walker Willebrandt the assistant attorney general in charge of prohibition prosecutions will stay in federal service until June 30 despite her previous resignation effective June 15 Attorney General Mitchell cited several matters in her division that he wants cleared up before her departure.
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Mrs. Willebrandt
U. S
Associated Press
Washington
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
Prohibition
Mitchell Said
Willebrandt
WILSON ADDRESSES MONROE KIWANIS CROPS OUTLOOK
Harry D. Wilson commissioner of agriculture and immigration spoke at the Kiwanis luncheon in Monroe. He told about cotton and sugar cane prospects for the state while noting heavy rains near Opelousas damaged crops and 40 farmers attended the event.
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Harry D. Wilson
Agriculture and Immigration
Monroe
Kiwanis
Hotel Monroe
Opelousas
Congress routes on Dennett case spurs law revision
Rep La Guardia of New York presented a resolution in Congress calling attention to the Mary Ware Dennett case. Dennett was convicted for disseminating sex hygiene literature through the mails and the measure seeks revision of laws governing such literature.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mary Ware Dennett
New York
Congress
Rep. Lafardia
Republican
State Agent Inspects for Mediterranean Fly spread
Special Agent D H Fendlason of the state agriculture department arrived to inspect Monroe and West Monroe for traces of the Mediterranean fruit fly. He hopes no pests are found and notes how maggots develop in fruit. The inspection will continue with USDA and state help until a determination is made.
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D. H. Fendlason
State Department of Agriculture
Monroe
West Monroe
Fendlason
Louisiana
United States Department of Agriculture
Internal Revenue Wins Case Against Blease
Washington June 12 The Bureau of Internal Revenue won its case before the United States court of tax appeals against Senator Blease of South Carolina to pay a 1614 deficiency in income tax for 1923. The board held the collector correct in adding 19937 of a 25100 judgment he received in a lawsuit to his income for that year.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
United States Court of Tax Appeals
Blease
South Carolina
Collector of Internal Revenue
July 4 Dance Set for Hotel Virginia Roof
Arrangements are underway for a July 4 dance on the Hotel Virginia roof with patriotic decorations. The public is invited. The arrangements committee includes R. L. McLeod Ivy Faulk Dr. R. L. Wood W. W. Cooper Hugh Lennon R. L. Taggart Joe Tremmel Isaac Lemle P. A. Meligren P. J M. Gayle and Murray Hudson.
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Hotel Virginia
R. L. McLeod
Ivy Faulk
R. L. Wood
W. W. Cooper
Hugh Lennon
R. L. Taggart
Joe Tremmel
Isaac Lemle
P. A. Meligren
P. J M. Gayle
Murray Hudson
Legion Plans Fourth of July Dance on Virginia Roof
R L McLeod, chairman of the arrangements committee for Leonidas Barkdull Faulk post No 13 American Legion, announces plans for a Fourth of July dance on the Virginia roof with specifics to follow.
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Legion
Virginia Roof
R. L. McLeod
Leonidas Barkdull Faulk
American Legion
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