Supreme Court Tax Question Faces President and Judges
The article debates whether the president and federal judges can face taxation on compensation. It questions if constitutional prohibitions prevent financial pressure via taxation and notes recent guilty pleas of former officers Olmstead and Tom Clark, fined $500 each in federal court.
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Supreme Court
President of the United
Congress
Republic
Olmstead
Tom Clark
Fed
Think Constantly Improve Mind Power In Work Settings
A lecture prompts workers to analyze daily thoughts and use conscious effort to unlock mental power. It stresses thinking as an active practice versus idle routine and encourages deliberate practice to strengthen the mind. The piece also reports Paul Hilliger was robbed on a main city street Wednesday.
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Paul Hilliger
Trade aims and Russian flax in Britain’s postwar plans
British officials weigh reopening trade with Russia as key to reviving flax supply and industry. Russia supplies about 60 percent of world spinning flax, and Britain fears a cut would devastate its flax sector. France’s loans to the czar and Soviet moves to validate debts shape how recognition and peace may unfold. Economic leverage, not just politics, drives potential treaties and ambassadorial moves.
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Ililoyd George
Russia
Great Britain
Britain
France
Wilson
Fussia
Seattle Rose Show Promises Rose City Debate
Seattle rose fanciers prepare for the annual Rose Show at the Forestry building on the University of Washington campus over the last two days of the month. Last year drew over 10 000 visitors and this year is expected to exceed that. The Seattle Rose Society promotes the gospel of the rose and argues Seattle should keep the Rose City title amid Portland’s claims.
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Seattle
Seattle Rose
Forestry
University of Washington
Seattle Roa Society
Portland
Seattle Rose Society
Debate Over Introducing Bullfighting Rights to America
A Spanish critic argues bullfighting could become popular in the United States while defending its brutality as heroic. He contrasts American indifference with the Spanish view that the bull dies heroically, urging U S adoption of exclusive bullfighting rights.
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Ramon Perez de Ayala
Spain
United States
Senor Ayala
Letters to the Editor on car fares and taxes offend homeowners
A series of letters from Star readers argues over car fare hikes and property taxes. Homeowners contend tax increases harm middle class independence and urban growth while transportation users push for fares to cover costs without burdening taxpayers. WM. S. Thyng voices concern at 1348 BE 62nd St.
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Automo
Ameriand
the Star
Seattle
Thyng
Jitney Fare Debate Cited by A Putrow
A Putrow of 6357 41st Ave S W argues fares must cover operation and upkeep costs for jitneys while Seattle residents should not pay for the system. He says taxpay ers should fund what belongs to them and jitneys stay off streets only if autos are restricted, noting a jitney uses little more street space than a limousine.
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Star
Carfare
Seattle
Presidential Race Satirical Outlook and Politics Parodies
The piece mocks candidates like Everett True and William Running Brook in a skewed 19th century style. It rails at the politics of a New Third Party, hints at Gen Humidity and Gen Apathy as figures, and lampoons tea and temperance debates with humorous asides about voters and a Seattle two-class divide.
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William Running Brook
Brook
W. Running Brook
Gen. Apathy
Gen. Humidity
Apathy
Humidity
Josh Wise
Gmete
Mr. Duff
Wise
Tom Duff
O. Gosh
Jane Wish
Emtlas
Diseases and public health progress through vaccines and sanitation
The piece notes how vaccines and public health measures reduced diseases such as smallpox yellow fever typhoid and diphtheria deaths and infant mortality. It cites water milk pasteurization and mother education as key factors and mentions news on foot odor treatment and Cuba sugar yield in 1970.
Family budgeting and democracy in the home
Dr. Frank Crane discusses money in families, proposing a weekly family council to review receipts and expenditures. He asks if joint bank accounts and shared income could reduce tensions and promote unity, responsibility, and open dealing between spouses and children.
Campaign Song For White House Bid Appears
An anonymous songster produced a campaign tune with copies to be distributed in the Coliseum. The chorus speaks of marching into the White House with a glorious G O P and longtime efforts toward triumph.
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White House
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Seattle Star
State of Washington
Atata
Ofty
Poe
Furopeansa
Washington Us
Russell
Altho
Jitneys
A. Putrow
D4lst Ave
S. W
State of
Oscar Gosh
Rok
Gost
WFH
Chicago
National Association of Coldfish Breeders
Everett True
Deacer
Tees
Ger
Cuba
Frank Crane
Cary Riai
WII
aClaus
Wfants
Invalids
Horlick
Direstivie
DR. J. Brown
Orpheum
Third Ave
Pike
Chauncey Wrights
Acuum Cup
Pennsylvania
Tom
Pennsylvania Rubber Company
Jeannette
Canal Tire Company, Inc
Westlake North
Westlake
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