Tax session wears Congress to the bone in 1932 strain
The strain of governing weighs heavily on Congress as 300 members or more seek medical care or rest. Vestal of Indiana died after collapse. Collier of Tennessee and Crisp of Georgia rise in visibility amid the Ways and Means fight. Overwork and pressure from heavy tax legislation create a record of illness and exhaustion unseen in wartime sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Riley
Washington
House
Vestal
Indiana
James W. Collier
Tennessee
Ways and Means
Charles R. Crisp
Georgia
The Effect of High Taxes in Government Finance
The piece argues high taxes reduce revenues, citing Tennessee's crisis after gas and registration tax hikes. It notes a banking collapse and lowered consumption that shrink state income by millions, despite the aim to raise funds. The author questions where a remedy lies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Tennessee
Tax Rebellion Sparks Debate Over Government Spending
Washington reporters note a growing tax protest across cities counties and states fueled by rising bills and a proposed sales tax. The piece argues demands for spending cuts and efficiency, contending waste and political favoritism inflate costs at local and federal levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sam
Jean Er Winningten
Ky Feernal
Gift tax urged to seal inheritance tax leaks
Washington dispatch reports Rep C William Ramserer of Iowa pushes a robust gift tax and higher inheritance rates as the remedy for the main leak in revenue from inheritance taxes. He argues the transfer of estates to heirs while owners live weakens tax收. Senator King cautions federal overreach and urges state cooperation to avoid financial strain and double taxation while promising potential multi-billion savings from coordinated tax reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington
Treasury
C. William Raniserer
Ramserer
Hawkeye State
Congress
Wiliam H. King
Utah
Congressional Chamber
King
Sam
Hull
Tennessee
Tennesseean
Treasuries
Anniversaries of famous births and deaths listed today
Today marks a roll of birthdays and deaths of notable figures across history. William Wordsworth, Francis Cabot Lowell, William Ellery Channing, Francis M. Drexel, Henry W. Herbert, William Allan Pinkerton, Walter Camp, P T Barnum and Herbert Hoover are noted, with several early settlements and elections referenced. Today’s birthdays include Lloyd Osbourne, John J. A McGraw, Bennie Leonard, Dr David Fairchild, Paul Woolley, Leopold Stokowski, Jacob Mohler, and Dale Coling.
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William Wordsworth
Francis Cabot Lowell
Newburyport
Mass
Boston
William Ellery Channing
Newport
R. I
Bennington
Francis M. Drexel
Philadelphia
Henry W. Herbert
Frank Forester
England
New York
William Allan Pinkerton
Dundes
Ill
Los Angeles
Walter Camp
New Britain
Conn
New York City
John J. V McGraw
Truxton
N. Y
Bennie Leonard
David G. Fairchild
Department of Agriculture
Michigan
Paul G. Woolley
Paris
Leopold Stokowsky
Jacob C. Mohler
Kansas
Dale Coliing
Horoscope Highlights Of Personal Traits And Wealth
Born in Australia 33 years ago Bronislaw Malinowski celebrated English anthropologist and philosopher born 48 years ago Today s Horoscope notes a speculative nature with selfish tendencies. The day may yield successful financiers and lavish spending with luxurious tastes and poor judgment in resource use.
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Australia
Bronislaw Malinowski
Pittsfield Society to Meet Pittsfield
The Ladies Society of the Community Church meets Thursday at Mrs Ed McConnell home. Choir practice Thursday evening at Mr and Mrs Wallace Bear home. No church services next Sunday April 10. F J Darby of Birmingham may teach Rev Smiths Sunday School class. Other notice to follow. Mrs Albert McDale and son Albert of Oberlin with Miss Wilma Whitney and Miss Alma Rolos were Friday supper guests at the Bear home.
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Pittsfield
Ladies’ Society of the Community Church
Ed McConnell
Wallace Bear
F. J. Darby
Birmingham
Rev. Smith
Albert McDale
Albert
Oberlin
Wilma Whitney
Alma Rolos
Henry Laisy
Henry Sheffeld
Melvin Davidson
Camden
Elyria
LeRoy Lounsbrough
George Schafer
Everett Edwards
Betty Maye Lounsbrough
A. W. Davidson
Mildred Lounsbrough
Betty Maye
Ruth Mills
E. Earl Davidson
Henry Worcester
Loig Milla
Alma Roloff
Oberlin High School
Roloff
Lois Mills
Robert Coates
Lloyd
Abbie. McRoberts Coates
Harriett McRoberts
Glynd Norton
Arthur McRoberts
Pittafield
Lake Avenus
Fulmer
Hazel Behnke
Francis Lenard
Lucile Liedheisar
Vermilion
Bob Nukn
Lorain
Bernice Sahl
R. H. Collier
J. A. Foley
Tax and road cost questions spark township debate
A reader disputed figures on road costs and payroll discipline in 1930 1931 arguing miscalculation by Mischka and Shyrock. He cites cinders labor totals 10340 71 7335 93 foreman pay rates per mile and urges reform to stop misuse of tax money and curb township governance. He closes urging voters to back trustworthy candidates in the May 10 1932 primary.
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Murray Ridge Cemetery
Penril
Trustees’ Office
Heal Cii‘ders
United States
O. HE. Rankin
Easter Eve and April Events Stir South Amherst
Mayor Schaub orders South Amherst residents to lock chickens up from April 1. Athletic Banquet moves to Tuesday April 1. “Hie Billies Follies” at the village school auditorium funds Fire Equipment. String Trio entertains Pleasant View Sanatorium. Congregational Dime Society hosts tea. brand requested. Eastern Star inspection reports. Amherst P T A attendees listed. Community notes include church welcome, visits, and local obituaries in Berlin Heights.
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South Amherst
John Schaub
Hill Billies
Elyria Chamber of Commerce
Weekend visitors recount maple sugaring at camp Stop 11
Miss Volma Piztey of Elyria joined Geraldine Pixley and Catherine Marlett as weekend guests at Stop 11. The group toured a large maple camp and witnessed sugar production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volma Piztey
Elyria
Geraldine Pixley
Catherine Marlett
Women Voters Panel on Child Welfare at Detroit Conference
Topics at the National League of Women Voters convention in Detroit include child welfare, protection of children in need of special care, and education. Courtenay Dinwiddie will speak on the status of child labor in 1932, Agnes Hanna on coordinated state and county protection, and a talk on child offenders under federal law. Mrs. George B. Mangold will preside.
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New York
iUpy
National League of Women Votes
Consvnion
Detroit
Courtenay Dinwiddie
National and Labor Committee
New York City
George B. Mangold
Los Angeles
The
League
Rhode Island College Adds 42 Courses in Agriculture
Rhode Island State College plans an expansion starting next fall to add 44 courses to the School of Agriculture. President Raymond G. Bressler notes three years of Rhode Island agriculture show the need for studying the profession and vocation. The new curriculum aims to serve both needs.
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Rhode Island College
Kingston
RB. I
School of Agriculture
Rhode Island State College
Rhode Island Agriculture
Raymond G. Bressler
Bereaved Family Receives Congratulatory Card at Abbot Academy
In Andover Mass Abbot Academy seniors after presenting The Cradle Song annual class play received flowers telegrams and a bouquet card that read Sincerest Sympathy Sent Wreath Yesterday. The scene underscores the ironic mix of congratulations and bereavement amid life’s shifting fortunes.
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Andover
Mass
Abbot Academy
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William Law
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W. W. Marlett
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