New Legislation Proposed to Curb Personal Holding Companies
Washington June 24 Commissioner Helvering urged Senate House Tax committee to pass measures limiting tax avoidance via personal holding companies. He cited Cecil DeMille and warned of a growing racket as firms distribute materials to dodge taxes. Helvering said 17 such companies exist and millions in surtaxes have been lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House Tax Committee
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Guy T. Helver
Helvering
J. P. Morgan
Congress
DeMille
Circuit Court of Appeals
Virtual blockade tightens around Spanish ports by Germany and Italy
Germany and Italy bolster naval patrols off Spanish waters in a covert blockade under an Italo German control system. The move follows their withdrawal from the neutral ity patrol herd and prompts U S and British diplomatic engagement. Berlin and Rome deny allowing arms shipments and reinforce warship presence off Valencia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Spain
United States
Robert W. Bingham
Anthony Eden
Eden
Charles Corbin
Germany
Rome
Mediterranean
Berlin
Valencia
Council Approves 500 Meter Contract Despite Opposition
The city council with three votes in favor and one abstaining approved a contract with Municipal Equipment for 500 or more Mark Time meters at 58 dollars each. Installations to be handled by city engineers with a 2 dollar per unit fee to the city, six month trial period, 15 percent city share and 85 percent to the vendor until costs are recouped. Butler opposed, arguing a cheaper meter at 52.50 could be bought, calling it a mistake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Municipal Equipment Company
Butler
Charles E. McGrath
J. M. Rice
Rice
J. Leon Fink
Deaths of the Day: George Green and William H. Love
Funeral services for George Green of Chewton will be held Friday at 2 PM in the First Baptist Church with interment in Clinton cemetery. William H. Love 64 Tulsa Oklahoma, a former New Castle resident, died after surgery. he leaves wife Lottie Maxwell Love daughter Harriet and mother Mrs Jesse B Love. Burial arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Green
George Green
Chewton
First Baptist
Clinton Cemetery
William H. Love
Tulsa
Oklahoma
New Castle
Love
Sinclair Oil Company
Lottie Maxwell Love
Harriet
Jesse B. Love
Leasure Avenue
Joe Louis Father Identified As Mt Vernon Patient
Dr. E L McCafferty announced Monroe Barrow a 55 year old Negro at the Mt Vernon state asylum as the father of boxer Joe Louis. Barrow has been a state ward for 15 years and is penniless. The hospital board may seek support from Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Mobile
Ala
E. L. McCafferty
Mt. Vernon
Here
Monroe Barrow
Joe Louis
State Hospital Board
Louis
Roosevelt faces Democratic split over third term and court plan
The Roosevelt administration confronts a bitter Democratic feud over the court bill and a possible third term. Key figures like Governor Earle spark debate while New Dealers weigh whether Roosevelt should seek re election, with party divisions widening as January 1941 approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Earle
Burke
Nebraska
Hyden Park
Insurgent Army Readies Drive on Santander Front
At Hendaye France on June 24 a large Spanish insurgent army with motorized equipment prepared to resume the drive on Santander the last major Basque stronghold on the Biscay front. Advices say 65 000 men 400 guns and hundreds of tanks and armored cars await orders to advance while Basque leader Aguirre and his cabinet coordinate defense from Santander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Hendaye
France
Santander
Biscay
Bilbao
Jose Antonio de Aguirre
Hotel Real
City Tax Penalty To Take Effect July 1
City Treasurer C C McKibben reminded taxpayers that starting July 1 the regular one percent penalty will be added to all 1937 city tax payments and an additional one percent penalty will be applied monthly through January 1, 1938. A one percent rebate on 1937 school taxes will be offered in July, after which taxes must be paid at face. McKibben noted overall tax collection runs about ten percent ahead of last year.
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C. C. McKibben
McKibben
City Plans Two New Fire Hydrants Installed
The city council approved placing two fire hydrants this year one at Ashland Avenue and Orchard Street and another in the 400 block of Edgewood Avenue. Public Safety Director J. M. Rice made the recommendation.
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Ashland Avenue
Orchard Street
Edgewood Avenue
Public Safety
J. M. Rice
Spring reunion comes to close in Pennsylvania gathering
A lengthy list of attendees from towns across Pennsylvania and nearby states marked the close of a spring reunion. Names include Jefferson Pettit, Roy Oates, William Long, Herman Broe, J Newell Hayes, Luthersburg and Grove City residents among many others. The event drew participants from Butler, Sharon, Mercer, Oil City, New Brighton, Rochester, Slippery Rock and Ellwood City, with several Ohio venues also represented.
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Washington, Pa
Jefferson M. Pettit
Roy H. Oates
William M. Long
Herman W. Broe
McDonald
J. Newell Hayes
Polk
Harry N Hays
Luthersburg
Clarence C. Campman
Ralph J Fair
West Middlesex
Charles A Platt
Mark W. Graham
Charles A. Filer
W. W. van Eman
Charles W. Slater
Will V. Young
Otis L. Gilmore
Grove City
Lawrence G Brown
Harrisville
William
George M. Nippert
Fred W. Duerr
New Brighton
Gilbert Sohn
Rochester
Frederick E. Reiser
Freedom
I. L. Klein
Robert N. Goss
Oil City
J. D. Evans
Youngstown
John W. Robison
Monroe
Russell P. Bobbett
McKeesport
H. M Alcorn
C. A. Newell
Lodi
Lester E. Laughner
South Heights
W. S. Riggs
Grand Rapids
Mich
J. Philip Perry
Jefferson, O
J. E. Carhartt
Ashtabula
Daniel E. Burkholer
Harrisburg
H. L. Kelley
Thomas Henry Horsman
Slippery Rock
Julius A. Meister
James R. Brodbeck
W. J. Ramsey
T. R. Snedden
Carlin C. Davidson
Ellwood City
Tragedy: Father kills wife and three children before crisis
A man shot his wife and three children after driving the boy to work, then himself. The family had recently rebuilt after a July fire destroyed their home and furnishings, with the father moving into a garage as a new residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
Virginia
Irma
Mary
Richard
City Council Grants Purchase Power for WPA Projects
At a city hall meeting the council authorized purchasing agent Joseph D. Alexander to expend 8218.00 for materials on city WPA projects. The 218.00 assessment will be charged to properties where paving is underway.
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City Hall
Joseph D. Alexander
Washington Scout Jamboree Starts Across Potomac
The article describes Washington scouts camping just across the Potomac near the Lincoln Memorial Bridge with tents along a stream. They view Washington landmarks such as the Washington Monument Lincoln Memorial Post Office tower and Capitol. The piece notes the camp’s beauty and the comfort of a well-managed site for visiting families. It also mentions political news about a proposed Supreme Court expansion and a White House plan for a showdown vote, plus faint notices about reporting at Annapolis regarding senator attendees.
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Potomac
Lincoln Memorial Bridge
Washington
Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
Post Office Department
Capitol
Roosevelt
Senate
White House Court
Jefferson Island
Annapolis
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Key Pittman
Nevada
Germany parades eighteen warships in Spanish waters
Berlin reports Germany, compelled to maintain a strong naval force in Spanish seas, paraded 18 warships in Loyalist waters. The display aims to deter leftist aggression and protect German shipping and property, even after withdrawal from Spain's neutral control scheme.
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Berlin
Germany
Reich Admiralty
Mediterranean
The Underdog Has Nothing to Lose in Fight
The line argues the underdog gains a unique edge by bearing nothing to lose when a confrontation begins. It stresses courage and risk May inspire bold moves when challenged and contrasts risk tolerance with an opponent’s caution.
President to open talks with Democrats on Supreme Court plan
Newt senators and representatives plan to discuss a compromise as they meet with the president. Debate centers on a proposal to add two justices to the Supreme Court rather than six, with various approaches already suggested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt
Supreme Court
Paul Selenko Set for Tournament Tourney
Townsmen accompany Paul Selenko on an eastbound trip to compete in a local tournament. A civic group sponsors the trip with marbles matches daily and other entertainments. Miss Margaret Knowles of Cleveland will supervise the Castle boy at the games. Elimination rounds begin Monday, narrowing to four sectional champs who will vie for the national title on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Wildwood
Margaret Knowles
Cleveland
New Castle
Spanish War Grave Escalates Amid Gibraltar Tension
The report notes a grave turn in the Spanish war grave with potential reprisals for aggression against Italian or German ships. It cites the sudden arrival of the German cruiser Koln at Gibraltar and 15 German warships nearby, sparking fears at Valencia. It also mentions a large insurgent force poised to resume the Santander drive and that US Ambassador Bingham plans to see Foreign Secretary Eden in London to gauge the seriousness of the situation.
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Koln
Gibraltar
Rock
Valencia
Santander
London
United States
Bingham
Eden
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Pennsylvania
John Alden
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Southern Society
Zenith Auto Radio
Zenith
Ea Teli
East Washington St
Democratic Congress
Chesapeake Bay
Mr. Roosevelt
Stevens
Offutt’s
Bargain Center
Pon Santander
Smith's
White House
Spanish
Hottie
M.D
Philadelphia
Florida
East St
Sterling
Holmes .Edwards
Holmes & Edwarde
North Mill St
Paul Selenko
Brenneman
West
Washington and
Beaver Sts
Armour
Morrell
Sun Beam Iron
Ironmaster
Mixmaster
Sunbeam
J. B. Nielsen
New Castle, Pa
Castle View
Headquarters For Rugs
Cole
White’s Millinery
East Washington Street
Felts
Pananas
Navy
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