New Taxes Seen as Likely to Grow in Coming Years
Washington notes Senator Pat Harrison chairing the Senate finance committee warns that the federal deficit around 4 billion dollars will require broader tax sources. He argues income taxes must widen and hidden levies may hit consumers, pressuring Congress ahead of budget balancing efforts.
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Washington
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Harrison
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
Marrison
Bureau of Internal Revenue Statistics
House Committee On Ways and Means
House
Not Forgotten by London Answers Magazine
A humorous note about a mild plumber and his lazy assistant Bill. The man’s patience wears thin as he complains his helper stands idle with hands in pockets, urging him to stop merely waiting and take action.
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Roosevelt
Hoover
Jesse Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
White House
Jones
Mr. Jones
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Crowley
FDIC
Western Newspaper Union
London Answers Magazine
Bill
Magistrate Probed Widows Burglary Past In Court
A witness testified she married a burglar hoping for a quiet home life after a nervous breakdown. The magistrate questioned whether she knew of his crimes before marriage as the case unfolded.
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Farm Journal
College Football Drawbacks? A Jokes Exchange
Mrs Jones asks about her son's college football role. Mr Jacks replies uncertainly and jokes that he might be one of the drawbacks.
Head Beneath Water Quip Sparks Silent Swim Debate
A old sarcastic remark about swimming with the head under water resurfaces, evoking memories of a cork like buoyancy analogy. The line is cited as a witty aside in a broader discussion on aquatic skills and confidence.
100 Per Cent Caution and a Car Hire Request
A cautious owner seeks a reliable chauffeur who takes no risks and the applicant offers a lifelong rule of careful service in exchange for advance salary, turning the interview into a bargaining brief.
Grammar Update at the Bar Sparks Family Dispute
In a terse exchange, Willie corrects his relative about grammar, insisting he just seen her at the bar where she is getting her hair bobbed. The brief scene highlights colloquial speech and familial ribbing.
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Willie
Farm Journal
Handicapped Lady and Blind Man Exchange Jokes
In a humorous exchange, a disabled old woman laments her needs while a man jokes about his own blindness and counterfeit money, turning misfortune into light humor. The dialogue focuses on empathy and resilience in a street scene.
Distinguishing Classical Music Says Miss Cayenne
Miss Cayenne offers a quick way to tell classical music by pronunciation of the composer’s name. She suggests that if she cannot pronounce the name, the piece likely isn’t classical.
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Miss Cayenne
Chestnut Corner Poultry Trade Banter
A brief local exchange shows a boy asking to buy a chicken and a poultryman offering pullets and other poultry with a quick wrap up to hand over the item.
Mustard Leaves Referenced In Childs Country Ride
Jane six years old rides with her father through the countryside and spots a swamp with cattails. She jokes about a hot dog garden, saying Oh daddy look at the hot dog garden.
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Jane
The Obliging Boss Clerk Sir Salary Rises Weekly
The boss reassures the clerk a raise is already being applied, noting that salaries have risen every week so far. The exchange highlights a persistent wage increase pattern between employer and worker.
Ship Ahoi Social Yacht Dream Sparks Spouse Debate
A playful exchange has a wife urging a yacht to boost social standing while her husband questions how they would finance the vessel. The light dialogue captures ambition and practical doubt within a domestic chat.
Dawn the Hostess Breaks For Quiet Restaurant
Dawn, a longtime hostess at the unnamed eatery, earns her nickname from her habit of breaking routine. Patrons note her cheerful, steady presence as the staff keeps the dining room running smoothly.
Decorating plans for a white walls taupe rug home
The couple outlines a full interior scheme with white plaster walls and a taupe living room rug. They propose a walnut front bedroom suite, white Venetian blinds, tomato red sofa slip cover, dusty leaf green chairs, chintz or cretonne window curtains, pewter accents, and a walnut secretary desk.
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Betty Wells
WNN Service
Blacky Plans Morning Prank To Probe Farmer Browns Boy Fear
Blacky the Crow hosts a village gathering at Smiling Pool to test if Farmer Browns boy fears Buster Bear. Sammy Jay and Blacky outline a plan to lure the boy near the Green Forest edge, with the aim of observing if he runs. The scene lists many animal neighbors and ends noting the plan for the next day.
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Blacky the Crow
Green Meadows
Green Forest
Blacky
Farmer Brown
Buster Bear
Little Joe Otter
Little Joe
Jimmy Skunk
Jimmy
Smiling Pool
Billy Mink
Jerry Muskrat
Grandfather Frog
Spotty the Turtle
Peter Rabbit
Jumper the Hare
Danny Meadow Mouse
Johnny Chuck
Billy Possum
Striped Chipmunk
Old Mr. Toad
Reddy Fox
Digger the Badger
Bobby Coon
Chatterer
Red Squirrel
Happy Jack
Gray Squirrel
Sammy Jay
Laughing Brook
Buster
Joe Otter
T. W. Burgess
No Forks Here And No Women Steaks Fry At Teachers College
In New York, Columbia University Teachers College holds a summer steak fry with knives, forks, and women barred. The event, a 22 year old tradition started by Prof. George D. Strayer, offers educators a respite from pedagogy and the feminine atmosphere of the school.
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New York
Columbia University Teachers College
George D. Strayer
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