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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1920
Page
4
A local Roanoke Rapids editorial panel argues against bonus bonds and a blanket war profits tax, noting high bond rates scare investors and a sales tax may be needed. The piece cites Senate projections of huge costs and the Chamber of Commerce stance on veterans’ pensions and patriotism.
A fragmented column of snipped notes and quips on politics and social topics. It mentions Senator Newberry, President Wilson, Senator Johnson, and Carranza with wry commentary on prices, drafts, and a general sense of political fatigue. The tone shifts between satire and light editorial observation.
The Chamber of Commerce of New York urges funding for soldiers and sailors bonuses, estimating a need of 2 billion dollars. It suggests two possible sources: a retroactive excess profits tax or a bond issue, each viable for financing.
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