Charity Tax Debate Threatens Muscatine Gifts
The Muscatine column discusses a pending federal tax bill raising rates on high incomes and limiting corporate deductions for charitable gifts. It warns the original plan could hurt local community chests and notes the committee’s later exemption of gifts up to 5 percent of net income, but questions long term effects on Y M C A, Boy Scouts and other relief efforts.
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Sweden's Labor System Aims To Curb Loafing On Relief
The Hannibal Courier-Post notes Sweden tests a new labor plan with a minimum daily wage plus piece work. Workers on highway projects are paid by cubic yards moved, with hand work preferred and rates aligned to local standards. The experiment seeks to counteract loafing seen in relief programs elsewhere.
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Sioux City Greeting A Popular Local Quip Indictment
A Sioux City Journal quip captures local mood as residents greet each other with have you been indicted yet reflecting public concern over ongoing legal cases. The line underscores civic anxiety about prominent indictments affecting the community and local trust.
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Sioux City Journal
Turmoil in Congress Cloakrooms Sparks Reform Talks
Washington reports muffled explosions behind conference room doors as blame game, secrecy vows, and calls for immediate notes threaten to derail the session. Hugo Black probes, Democrats oppose veiled lobbying, and rumors rise of a Black vice presidency bid amid strategic shifts.
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Ray Tucker
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Fish for Vice President eyed by New York congressman
The New York representative from Mr. Roosevelt's district signals a 1936 national bid while stressing broad support across 36 states. He boasts heavy mail from admirers, embraces publicity, and could be a GOP asset if first honors go elsewhere. Tax bill debate prompts shift in Democratic tax policy sentiment on Capitol Hill.
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Homer Cummings
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Strange Golf Hole and Royal Intrigues Across Continents
This column mixes quirky items from Maxwelton Braes Wisconsin where a horned medal signals a hole in one and a 60 yard funnel. plus a tale of Mustafa I’s surprising rise amid sibling murderer legends. It moves through railroad woes, NRA reforms, Argentina press restrictions, and investor caution with McClure syndicate flavor.
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Banking bill clash and new fuel for taxes debate
The piece outlines projections for tax increases and revenue limits, noting a cap around 450 million and politically risky targets between 250 and 300 million. It discusses Democratic concerns over Senator Borah and Farley’s strategy, and analyzes interlocking directorates, Federal Reserve roles, and Steagall Eccles differences in the banking reform debate.
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Five decades ago a Hayesville man injured in barn fall
AS YOU WERE notes recount Frank Burnside of Sweetland township who fell 16 feet through a barn hole while receiving hay at Mr. Hill’s barn, suffering serious head injuries. Also remembered are three anniversaries and local civic events from 25 and 10 years ago.
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Monroe Markley
Denver
Fair Oaks
U. S
Pat Harrison
Queen Victoria and empire themed crossword clues
This appears to be a themed crossword puzzle with clues spanning nineteenth century rulers and imperial topics. Across clues hint at Queen Victoria era terms, titles, and symbols, while down clues cover hearing organ, astronomy, and measurement terms, forming a connected grid of historical and general knowledge.
Temptations on Street Cars and Fortunes Questioned
A quote from Gloria Stuart highlights equal temptation on street cars and movie sets. Another remark from J. Thomas Heflin recalls an earlier call to limit fortunes, noting it was done 15 years ago.
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