State Senate Delays Bill On Car Tax and Highway Funds
The State Senate debates car fare levies and highway funding with opposition from some legislators. Action on tax suspensions is withdrawn and revenue projections for 1958-59 are given for vehicle, fuel, corporation, income, alcohol, racing, and estate taxes totaling over 170 million dollars.
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Shean
Spe
Eratic Legislacors
Wars and Means Committee
Senate
Dhe
Lax
Mayors Tax Bill Ordered to Constitutional Convention
Albany February 21 The Senate taxation committee voted unanimously 2 to 0 for a bill granting that a legality or inequality of tax assessment must be established to the person aggrieved. Senator Buckley said assessors may set valuations and tax all nearby property on the same basis. He suggested referring the measure to the constitutional convention opening April 5.
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Albany
Senate Taxation Committee
John L. Buckley
New York
Buckley
Maller
Spanish War Vets Remember the Maine Fortieth Anniversary
Spanish War veterans recalled the Maine incident at a meeting of Col. Gonn G Butler Camp 86. Speakers included Rev. Dr. Calvin Thompson Jr. and Dwight Dale of Posy 43 American Legion, Rabbi Benjamin Friedman, and Col Harcy H Farmer. The group observed Taps played by Buster Sohai Stanton.
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Maine
Havana Harbor
Gonn G. Butler
United
Spanish New Veterans
Larned Building
Srednestay
Nigat
Calvin M. Tiompson Jr
Delaware Baptist Camreo
Dwight Dale
American Legion
Franas PB. Jones
William Allan Dyer
Rabi Benjamin Friedman
Temple Society of Concord
Harcy H Farmer
Des
Engelhardt
Buster Sohai Stanton
Panel Urges Board to Discipline Attorneys for Ethics Violations
Legislature backs a five member commission to probe the character and fitness of attorneys as part of a proposal by Senator Thomas C Desmond and Assemblywoman Jane Todd. The measure sets up appellate court oversight over professional misconduct.
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Albaxy
Thomas C Desmond
Sewbureh
Jane Todd
Westchester
Court of Appeals
Flaming Hat Per Anne Shirley
Hollywood reports a near disaster as a flaming hat arced toward teen star Anne Shirley during a wedding event. Her veil caught fire but she escaped unharmed as assistants acted quickly to extinguish the blaze and remove the burning hat.
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Flaming Hat
Anne Shirley
Matron Accused in Poker Parlor Hold Up Riot
A well-dressed matron weeps as gunmen robbed a 99 per cent female poker gathering of $3,000 in jewelry and $400 in cash. Police say Leona Steckier and Joseph Roseau led the raid, while a Bronx locality mayor helped probe innocence claims. The suspect was held in $20,000 bond as investigators traced the gunmen’s car and the party’s last-minute move to a new apartment.
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New York
INS
ING AM Atariment
Steckier
Joseph Roseawl
Vingents Murano
J i Nudelman
Chara Sitate Troy
Ferony
Mrs Intermann Nominated For State WILPF Post
Mrs Intermann is urged for the presidency of the New York State Branch of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom at its annual meeting in New York. Mrs Carlton L Hommel of 208 Fourthbrustra is retiring president.
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Alfcad Inter
Horace A. Eaton
Nominatioe
Tork
Women's International League For Peace and Freedom
New York
Carlton L. Hommel
Furtburtra
Protect Wild Life Urged by Prof King and Colleagues
Prof Ralph T. Hinz of New York State College of Forestry calls for a national program to protect wild animal life. He notes nine tenths of furs used in Amende are imported from Europe and Asia following a recent American Wildlife Institute meeting.
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Europe
Asia
Ralph T. Hinz
New York
Assembly Passes Arson Trial Change Measure
In Albany 24th district the assembly voted 1037 to approve a bill allowing uncorroborated accomplice testimony in arson cases to be admitted as evidence. The measure aims to aid in catching arson leaders and organizers.
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Albany
Fon
Racetrack Winner Proves His Honesty
Detroit man WW Mcintyre returned $285 to a parlor window after overpaying on two winning tickets at Etaleai Park. The incident, dated February 24, highlighted his honesty and prompt repayment.
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Miam Fie
Etaleai Park
Ofzicals
Mcintyre
Detroit
Relief Family Ha Butler Relief Family Ha Butler
Investigation into social security funds in several states, including Oklahoma, probes alleged mismanagement of public assistance. Jane M. Hosy, director, testified investigators sought to interview a beneficiary at a Butler location. Names of deceased beneficiaries and a high earners on rolls were noted in some cases.
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Washington
INS
Social, Security Board
Oklahoma
Jane M. Hosy
Th Board
Bureau of Public Assistance
Doa Butler
Permanent WPA plan urged for permanent relief machinery
New York Feb 24 Lieutenant Cot Brebon Somervell WPA administrator for Sen Fors City says relief funds are nearing a practical limit. He urged the best brains in the country to plan for the future and the setting up of permanent relief machinery by the federal government, during a meeting of the International Association of Sales Executives.
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New York
Cot Brebon
Somervell
WPA
Sen Fors City
Somervells
Susgestion
International Association of Sales Executives
Maullts Boom Launched For President
A large gathering in Washington marks the launch of Paul McNutt as a possible 1940 Democratic candidate despite claims it is a friends’ party. The event features whiskey water music and speeches by notable figures including Sherman and McNutt backers, with questions about funding and political strategy.
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Uncter
McNutt
Intersal
India
D. C
Edward B. Loskett
Waals
Seaff
Washington
Isdena
Svar
Tf United States
M Lass
Fetlowskis
Banl V
McXure
Nandsome
Sherman Ron
Democrate
Frosty Dirs
Mimios
Ta Qaey
Soe
Dan Roper
Saere- Tah
War
Henorters
Mr. McNutt
Alees
Pr Gommissioner
Paul McNuttt
McNutt Reports to Roosevelt on Philippines Situation
Paul V. McNutt delivered a preliminary report on conditions in the Philippines to President Roosevelt in Washington. The high commissioner spent about an hour with Roosevelt discussing the Far East and his future plans, with McNutt saying his work in the Philippines remains central to his career.
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Washington
Philippines
Roosevelt
Paul V
Cen
McNuttt
Sir. Roosevelt
Far East
Indiana
McNitt
True Temperance Drive Advocated by Liquor Dealers
Baltimore February 241NS delegates at a convention of the National Association of Retail Package Dealers in Liquor elected William Stembers of New York as president and adopted resolutions urging a true temperance campaign. They condemned sales to minors and intoxicated persons and called for stricter enforcement and a larger federal alcohol admin force. Officers named include Barney Needleman and Jefie Providence as vice presidents and A B Cohn as treasurer.
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Baltimore
William Stembers
New York
Federal Alcohol Administration Land
Barney Needleman
Cuicam Dore Jefie
Providence
R. J. A. B. Cohn
Milwaukes
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