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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1931

Page

8

Tax relief outlined as 12 million in two year cuts

Special to The Herald reports Governor Gardner commented on July tax relief as widespread local cuts reduce expenses this year. State figures estimate over 13 million cut from property tax bills with 9.6 million from schools and 2.5 million from roads, while a state deficit persists. The article also details a Texas fuel contract cutting gasoline costs and large tire purchases, highlighting anticipated annual savings near a million dollars amid a two year deficit of about 2.28 million.

Herald Raleigh General Assembly O. Max Gardner Tax Commission Texas Texas Company State Highway Commission Gov. Gardner

Political chatter swirls as candidates weigh races

Raleigh gossip swirls over a crowded field for governor and a slate of statewide posts. Names like Josephus Daniels, Willis Smith, A J Maxwell, R T Fountain, D G Brummitt, Ehringhaus, Cox, and Tom Bowie surface as possible contenders while past figures hint at tax relief agendas and agricultural board shifts.

Raleigh Josephus Daniels Daniels A. J. Maxwell Willis Smith House of Representatives R. T. Fountain D. G. Brummitt J.C. B. Ehringhaus Albert L. Cox Thomas C Tom) Bowie Cameron ‘Morrison Frank D. Grist Clyde R

Insurance Hearing Probes 43 Percent Liability Rate Rise

Insurance Commissioner Dan C. Boney held a Friday hearing to compel the National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters to justify a 43 percent average increase in automobile liability insurance in the state. Associate general manager William Leslie presented an Experience-based case for two years, while Mr. Vaney urged a five-year horizon, arguing the state’s peak accidents in 1929-30 warrant context. Boney cited 43 percent as excessive given 43,000 fewer cars and the State Patrol.

Dan C. Boney National Bureau of Casulty William Leslie Vaney Boney Tion

Local Happenings Across Town This Week

Bert Garris of Norfolk visits local friends and relatives. Marvin Chambliss stays in White Plains visiting kin. Mr and Mrs B D Johnson of Greenville spend Wednesday with Mrs Johnsons parents. Miss Josephine Taylor returns from South Hill. Mr and Mrs T E B Bryant visit Rich Square friends. Mr and Mrs H L King leave for Concord with Betsy and Harry Jr. returning home with grandmother. Mrs Robert Jenkins back from hospital stay.

Mrs.t. EB. Bryant Ar E Rich Square H. Hl. King Tue Day Concord N. C Betsy Harry, Jr

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