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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1932
Page
7
A large crowd witnesses Chevrolet's initial showing of a redesigned model featuring automatic ignition and restart via accelerator, two way spark control, automatic heat regulation, octane selector, cushioned motor mounting, and Fisher Bodies with no draft ventilation. The design promises improved economy, smoother operation, and better visibility.
This week in Washington outlines a proposed sales tax for farm products domestically consumed. The bill would tax millers meat packers textile mills and tobacco manufacturers with the rate for wheat set at forty two cents per bushel and would align with the tariff.
The proposal would distribute tax collected from consumers to willing wheat growers via allotment certificates based on their expected harvest. Non participants would receive only market prices. A 60 percent participation clause is required before it takes effect, upsetting dirt farmers who oppose production limits. Congress unlikely to repeal supply and demand law.
A local figure discusses potential legal action against the Baptist General Convention of Texas over church membership rights. He cites counsel from state lawyers and plans to file in Jones County if peace fails, aiming to force witnesses to Anson for a lengthy trial. He asks supporters to pray and notes readers may send Christmas cards.
A list of judges and officials assembled for the Anson district court opening on Monday January 2. A 1909 dead letter case from Delta, Colorado, ends a 23 year dispute over a bill payment. In Adelaide Washington a talkative Australian parrot testifies in police court proving the master did not run a speakeasy.
ZIONEY. LUTHERAN CHURCH Lagerton Texas lists Sunday School 9:30 a.m. German services first third fifth Sundays 10:30 a.m. English services second fourth Sundays 10:30 a.m. Choir practice Fridays 8 p.m. Walther League first Sunday monthly. Visitors welcome. Mrs E H Baker 35 died pneumonia Aspermont at home Tuesday night. Funeral Rev Sam Morris Cemetery Aspermont Wednesday 3 p.m. Survived by husband and 11-year-old daughter. John McIntosh returns overdue 38 years book The Story of Scotland to Cambridge Public Library.
When Cornelius C. Matthews applied for a license to wed Miss Mary B. Hays at Manhattan Kansas he handed the judge 350 pennies. A sweet potato resembling a small dog in shape was found recently by Mrs. D Holm of Richmond Virginia.
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