Opposes Bond Issue in Louisiana Gas Tax Fight
Rep J B Bacon of Minden Webster parish declares he will oppose bonding the unbonded portion of the gasoline tax and the refund plan for 60 million dollars in bonds. State senators and representatives have voiced positions. the legislature is expected to kill the proposal. Public sentiment opposes repaying interest on bonds for twenty to thirty years if repeal is not possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Bacon
Minden
Webster Parish
Alcohol motor fuel gains ground over gasoline in Brazil
A Brazil government push to popularize alcohol fuel for official cars is noted. The fuel, a mix of cane alcohol and ether, costs under eight cents per gallon compared with gasoline at about eighteen cents. The piece suggests future engines may switch to alcohol fuel.
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Brazil
Department of Commerce
Reapportionment to Change 24 House Seats
Bureau of Census estimates 1930 population at 122,187,583 prompt changes in 24 of the 435 House seats. With a target ratio of one representative per 280,300 citizens, shifts would occur if Congress follows the forecasted figures, with California gaining six seats and Missouri leading among losses.
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House of Representatives
Bureau of Census
Bureau
United States
Loase
Congress
California
Michigan
Ohio
Texas
New Jersey
Arizona
Connecticut
Florida
Montana
Washington
Oklahoma
North Carolina
Missouri
Lowa
Kentucky
Mississippi
New York
Alabama
Kansas
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Nebraska
North Dakota
Vermont
Tennessee
Virginia
Tax on sale of gasoline grows across states in 1910s to 1929 rise
The piece notes that four states started a gasoline tax by 1910 and many others followed. In 1929 the average per gallon tax was 8.22 cents, with variations from 6 to 7 cents in several states. total fuel tax receipts for 1929 reached over 1.3 billion gallons and about 1.1 billion dollars, largely funding road and rural infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlingis
New York
Equality for Agriculture Marks Major Act Claims
James C. Stone, Vice-President of the Federal Mafia Board, described the Agricultural Marketing Act as Congress most important legislation in a radio address. He outlined its aims and noted ongoing problems with implementation and oversight.
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Federal Mafia Board
Congress
James C. Stone
Magnificent Vicksburg Bridge Opens May 20
The Mississippi River bridge at Vicksburg will be formally opened May 20, 1930, with national scope. A special celebration committee of the Vicksburg Chamber of Commerce plans a mammoth parade, circus, golf tournament, watercraft parade, baseball game, and a large pyrotechnic display. The 1600ton USS Galveston cruiser will be inspected by visitors. The opening marks a major transcontinental link for highway No. 4 connecting Mississippi and Louisiana commerce. Built under Harry E. Hovey at about seven million dollars.
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Vicksburg Bridge
Galveston
Iving
Vicksburg
Navy Department
Eure
Johcn
Céleveiuon Audie
Alia
Ate Witte
Wae Gily
VAC Kouiinys
Gini
Wig Cuuy
Mississippi
Lou
Harry E. Hovey
Agricultural Marketing Act aims to level farm industry
The policy seeks to implement Congress declared aims by creating fewer larger cooperative marketing units, via the Farmers' National Grain Corporation and the American Cotton Association model. It argues for less speculation and waste, coordinated distribution, and controlled surpluses to raise farmer profits, with benefits to overall economy and consumer prices.
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Congress
Stone
Farmers’ National Grain Corporation
American Cotton Association
Farm Board
Peder Maru Board
Tax Fears and Resentment Echo in Ruston
In Ruston residents discuss high taxes and spending with quotes from locals and visitors.词 Citizens lament road and school funding while questioning Huey Long and state priorities. An innocent bystander notes widespread concerns about taxation and governance.
Knott Responds On Louisiana Gas Tax Debate
Senator Knott writes in support of not raising gasoline taxes and questions editorial calls to fund a two cent increase by bonding. He argues buyers pay the four cent tax and warns against trusting the Highway Commission and Liquidation Board with extra funds, defending legislative local control.
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Ruston
The
Daily Leader
Amos
Andy
Highway Commission
Advisory Committee
State Board of Liquidation
Board of Liquidation
Louisiana
Unhappy bishop defends liquor view amid prison visit
A bishop visiting his son in prison argues against prohibition and defends liquor, saying excessive drinking corrupts judgment, harms health, and fuels violence. He notes alcohol was present before prohibition and argues that the policy has failed to stop drunkenness while adding cost and bitterness.
Artesian Well Found in Artois Province Europe
A report notes the discovery of an artesian well in the European province of Artois. The finding references a dance term or fee context, with the term fretting on artesian usage. The wording suggests a technical or industrial note rather than a broad feature.
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Prom
Europe
Artois
Voicing a Four Cent Per Gallon Gas Tax Stance
A letter from B Knott argues that the gas tax should rise to four cents per gallon regardless of bonds, claiming concrete roads would save gravel road maintenance costs and urging the editor and readers to vote their view on the issue.
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Theta
B. Knott
Half Truths About Tax Funding And Honest Thinking
A speaker warns that funding the gasoline tax via state bonds implies debt and interest, urging voters to count interest over twenty years. He argues taxpayers must pay through taxes, not free goods, and stresses careful evidence-based decision making. He cautions against trusting politicians who promise free roads or gifts, advocating personal judgment and honesty to preserve government stability.
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Highway Commission
Goml
Rockefeller Tax Refund of 356377 Dollars Reported
Washington April 23 A refund of 356378 to John D Rockefeller New York for over assessment of income tax in 1917 was announced today by the Internal revenue bureau.
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Washington
John TD. Rockefeller
New York
Internal Revenue Bureau
Pain Across Back Spurred Cardul Relief
Mrs F M Boatwright of 831 Park Ave Poplar Bluff Missouri describes long back pain and nervous headaches. After months of Cardul intake she reports better rest and strength and urges other women to try Cardul, a vegetable remedy claimed to be harmless.
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Poplar Bluff
F. M. Boatwright
Park Avenue
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Official Journal
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Lincoln Parish School Board
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Hammond
Senator Knott
Rockefeller
Cardus
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