Texas Debts and New Tax Plan Face State
The document discusses a large state deficit projected for 1928 and the need for a revenue fix. It proposes a sales tax on commercial purchases and outlines estimated commercial sales of Texas at $2,074,164,754 for 1928, with a plan to reduce it to $1.5 billion. It argues the burden should fall on opponents of the law and notes uncertainty in total purchases.
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Texas
Department of Commerce Eslimates
Cam
Tam Frank
Beggar With Home Friends Arrested
Atlantic City January 18 A 44 year old peddler Morrla Saslow known in Broad Walk strollers was arrested for violation of the state Felici wet. Investigators found Saslow owned three bank accounts over 500 dollars and other properties while needing charity relief under false pretenses. He advocated a statewide sales tax plan as a substitute to fund deficits and open schools, arguing it would not burden the poor and would return funds to families for education and free text banks.
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Atlantic City
Morrla Saslow
Lor
Les
Sassow
Mely
Texas
Senators Explain House Farm Bill To Senate
In Washington on January 18 the senate agriculture committee spent two hours detailing the house farm relief bill presented by Representative Jones and then adjourned without action. In executive session Senator McNary indicated public hearings would likely be held as millers packers and other processers taxed under the bill seek to present their views.
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Washington, D. G
Senate Agriculture Committee
Representative Jones
Texas
House Agriculture Committee
Capitol
McNary
Oregon
Senate Committee
Tax Refund Ban Sent to Hoover in Deficit Measure
Washington file reports a new land tax rule requiring Treasury tax refunds to be approved by a joint congressional committee on Internal Revenue taxation. President Hoover is urged to veto or modify the measure, seen as curbing large refunds amid $4 billion in illicit refunds over the past five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
B.C
Attorneys Argue Fate of Negro in Georgia Trial
In Atlanta on a dramatic capital case a jury heard defense and prosecution dispute over Angelo Herndon a Cincinnati Communist charged under an old Georgia anti assault statute. Attorneys argued intent to incite revolution and possible execution upon conviction as the state pressed for the death penalty amid tense courtroom exchanges.
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Atlanta
Angelo Hern
Cincinnati
Georgia
Wao
Murder at hatehar shop shocks Clevaland crowd
Bamue Moda, an eight dollar proprietor of a hatehar shop, was murdered during a holdup attempt in Clevaland. Police reported a pistol and several assailants involved in the attack, with clues pointing to a hurried escape. The investigation continues with local authorities seeking suspects and motive.
Stillman Sued for Alienation in Court Case
Stillman faces suit for alienation alleging he completely separated a wife from her husband. Sumner claims affidavits from Mrs. Rochefort’s mother Mrs. Emily M. Baker support that she and Mrs. Baker aided in the affair, while Baker is a co-defendant in Rochefort’s suit. Affidavits corroborate a prior statement by Miss Astrid Haug regarding meetings in a Long Island City apartment.
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Dumner
Sumner
Supreme Court
Edward Riegelman
Astrid Haug
Long Island City
Stillman
Rochefort
Three Men Die In Skidding Car Crash
Wells Minnesota January 18 three young men were killed when a borrowed automobile skidded on slippery pavement and overturned en route from a dance. Their bodies were not found until 9 a.m. due to poor visibility from bad weather.
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Minn
Baby Beeves Market Topic At San Saba Meeting
Future Farmers of America discussed marketing baby beeves led by E. Z. Bacon the San Saba high school vocational agriculture teacher. Twenty six beeves are being fed by members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Saha
Future Farmers of America
E. Z. Bacon
San Saba High School
26 Indicted in Bastrop County
Bastrop County grand jury adjourned Tuesday after returning 26 felony indictments. Thirteen misdemeanor cases were referred to the county attorney. Plus a separate item notes an engineer killed when a Pennsylvania freight train derailed near Blairsville, detailing victim A G Gascoyne and injuries. Also mentions German colors raised on anniversary and a downtown cafe for sale.
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Bastrop County
Bastrop, Jan
Grand Jury
Blairsville
Pennsylvania
A. G. Gascoyne
Glenshaw
Industrial Leader Critiques Technocrats in Speech
New York January 18 Sylvan Gotshal an official of the Silk Association of America attacked technocracy advocating excessive technological investigation. He urged greater reliance on psychological factors and human initiative to lift the world from its low mood.
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New York
Sylvan Gotshal
Silk Association of America
Proposed Arms Cuts Stir France Budget Battle
Paris reports a 838 million francs budget cut proposed by the government drew strong opposition from the chamber finance committee. Navy army and air budget reporters demand minister explanations on the slashed allocations. In Shanghai a Chinese press dispatch confirms 900 deaths from the Hangchow Bay steamer Hsin Ning Tai foundering after a storm, corpses washing ashore. In Monett Missouri a quilting show crowned Martin Bierman as the winner after a contest with eight entrants.
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France
Paris
Chamber Finance Committee
Navy
Shanghai
China
Hsin Ning-Tai
Hangchow Bay
Auto Stolen From Langley Garage Recovered Later
Ralph Langley of 650 Edney avenue reported thieves stole his car from the garage while he slept. The vehicle was pushed to South Hackberry street and McKinley avenue, four wheels removed, and later found by police. The report notes Langley did not file with police immediately.
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Ralph Langley
Edney Avenue
Langley
Hhy
Hackberry Street
McKinley Avenue
Midcontinent Oil Drop Announced
Oil prices fell in the Midcontinent with Stanolind Crude Oil Purchasing paying 28 to 53 cents for Kansas Oklahoma North and central Texas grades. The report notes gravity based pricing and mentions East Texas crude. Also referenced is a science feature in The American Weekly and a magazine distributed with the San Antonio Light.
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Tulsa
Okla
Todiay
Kanssas
Oklahoma
Central Texas
Rb &N
East Texas
Nest Bi
San Antonio
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