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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1937
Page
5
Nebraska gains attention as a tax resort with no sales tax, income tax, tobacco tax, or bonds. State Tax Commissioner W. H. Smith notes inquiries from neighboring states about advantages of living in Nebraska. Citizenship requires six months residence. no outstanding warrants or bonded debt are claimed to exist.
The unicameral legislature nears the 60th day with key bills pending including unemployment insurance soil conservation and highway funding. A compromise on the gas tax fifth penny could affect federal matching funds and highway work while some lawmakers warn of overbearing government growth.
Washington commentary analyzes President Roosevelt's plan to add six Supreme Court justices, arguing it could trigger a lasting realignment in party politics. It notes opposition across parties, regional splits in the South, and the likely rise of conservative versus radical factions as the issue reshapes loyalties and defies traditional partisan lines.
Col P A Hodgson told about 400 valley Republican river representatives that a valley reservoir system would cost between 60 and 70 million dollars. He said if the federal government approves 70 million, valley towns should contribute up to 20 million as their share in the reclamation program.
Omaha resident John T. Yates, 80, retires after 47 years as Woodmen of the World Life Insurance secretary. Lincoln Senator Coffey asks the legislature for a 60 0000 biennial appropriation for the Nebraska Workmen's Compensation Court citing 19 000 new accident cases last year and noting operating funds to come from fees.
Useful household notes on rug care and turning, egg technique with salt, cretonne slip covers, prunes in fruit juice, muffins method and tea stain removal. Coddled apples recipe with syrup, keeping milk odor out of the fridge, and a simple homemade crackers dough with minimal kneading. WNU Service.
A German poet notes that gifts are neither inherently good nor bad. recipients shape their value. The text argues God grants air water light and beauty freely, yet humans often misuse these gifts and turn them into evil service. It calls for choosing goodness in the face of divine abundance.
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