War Profits Tax Proposal Tested in War Week Debate
Senator Connally of Texas urged a special session move on a war profits tax bill to fund defense and pay for materials. He proposed increasing corporate taxes with rates up to 40 percent on profits above thresholds and argued profits should not rise during wartime emergencies. Enter the dog parade Friday as part of National Dog Week celebrations.
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Reporter Sees Action in West Front Near Saar Region
A West Front dispatch from Sept 23 describes French forces advancing to fortifications from the Moselle to the Rhine, with 18 km depth, heavy fighting and artillery. It notes German towns Neunkirchen and Hitlerdorf captured, French balloons downed, British air presence, and puzzled German prisoners unaware war existed.
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London cites NZL refusal in German reply to ultimatum
London reports a German reply to Britain’s September ultimatum that rejects acceptance of terms and warns England to counter aggression with equivalent force. The British government accuses Germany of rejecting proposals from Premier Mussolini era discussions and states it bears responsibility for ensuing havoc and suffering.
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Seguin CCC Camp Work Is Started
Seguin CCC camp work began this week on the civilian conservation project moved from Warcieve to Seguin. Rain disrupted the site near the Guadalupe, delaying progress at the Vin Take place south of Beuln.
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False teeth worry eased with FASTERTIE plate support
A fragment describes a product named FASTERTIE that promises to keep dentures firmly in place, preventing slipping or wobbling while eating or talking. The ad mentions comfort, stability, and a safe alkaline composition, though details are garbled. It hints at selling points and store availability.
Swiss parliament warns of mobilized defense in neutrality stance
President Philippe Etter closed the Swiss parliament with a warning that Switzerland stands on a war footing ready to resist invasion. The lower house cheered as neutrality was cited as recognized by Europe in 1815 treaty, with Switzerland promising to defend itself on its own.
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Bank of England’s Business as Usual Dividend Declared
The Bank of England reported half year profits of 693,923 pounds after provisions, maintaining a consistent dividend rate of 7 percent paid biannually since 1923. For the same period last year profits were 633,727 pounds amid general business conditions.
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IW.G.T.U To Elect District Officers At Friday Meeting
IW.G.T.U to elect officers for the Twentieth district at a 10 a m Friday meeting at Travis Park Methodist church. Annual reports from local presidents and district directors will be heard. Delegates to the Galveston state convention October 29 to 31 will be chosen. Frances Willard observances and devotional services led by Mrs. F. P. Moore.
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War on Ragweed Ordered for S A
Thursday city health official Dr Tipton ordered notices sent to vacant lot owners to remove ragweed from their property. He planned to confer with the Police and Fire Commissioner Louis Lipscomb to secure use of the city chain for enforcement. The notice aims to curb ragweed growth on city property and protect fever sufferers.
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