Tax ease blamed on big firms before congressional inquiry
March 23 testimony before the Burns committee accused the Bureau of Internal Revenue of favoring large corporations in income tax adjustments. Small claimants were said to face tighter rulings, with six bureau experts allegedly aiding big firms to access "inside information" and keep rulings secret. Lawyers for the committee argued that amortization allowances favored corporations, while other taxpayers lacked access to similar benefits.
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Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Couzeng
Mivaritiam
L. C. Munspo
Bureau
Manson
Forest Fires in Japan Leave Thousands Homeless
Torrential fires in western Japan have burned more than 10 000 acres with damage estimated at over 3 050 000 dollars. Reports cite widespread destruction and displacement as residents flee the blazes.
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Torio
Mareh
Llunkeda
Ara Demelons
Westorn
Recendiy
Heiress Mother Ready For Work
New York March 12 Mrs Henry A Bishop Sr formerly Gloria Gould will teach at her Park Lane dancing academy Tuesday. She announced from the maternity hospital that she will care for her class despite recently giving birth to a daughter.
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New York
Henry A. Bishop
Gloria Gould
Park Lane
George
Edith. Kingdon Gould
Public Tax Records Not Open to Public View
Washington March 16 Tax records for individual income taxes will not be released for public inspection before next November or December Treasury officials said in response to inquiries. A Supreme Court ruling on the legality of public disclosure is awaited ahead of the later release.
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Washington
Treasury
Supreme Court
Auto Strike Injures Man On Road Near Benevola
A.M. Slowfor of Benevola was hit by a Ford touring driven by Paul Jones near Mira Newcomer’s home around 7:30 PM. He suffered a minor arm injury, received treatment at Washington County Hospital, and a dislocated elbow was reset by Dr. Wade.
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Benevola
Mira
Delelbor
Reus Stouffer
Ford Touring
Paul Jones
Boonsboro
Stouffer
Newcomer
Lown
Wade
Hoonsboro
Hand Larcenated Worker Injured at Job Site
Charles White of 724 Washington Avenue employed by J J Wolfkill Concrete and Block Company suffered a painful injury to his right hand while unloading along the job site. The incident occurred at the work location and he required medical attention.
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Charles White
Washington Avenue
J. J. Wolfkill Concrete and Block Company
Minister Fined For Not Sending Son To School
Tay,dvine Webb of McClelands vill Franklin county was fined 4.50 by Chambersburg magistrate for failing to send his son to school.
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Dvine Webb
McClelandsvill
Franklin County
Chawbersburg
Bachelor shoots self over threatened marriage in Pine Forge
Pottstown Pa March 13 Albert Littal 28 shot himself in the right temple at his home in Pine Forge and died later at Pottstown hospital Pine Forge authorities say a laborer walked into his father David Cetfal’s home and fired he told his mother if he married he would give up all the good times Littal was engaged to Miss Almas Flaher Gregorine for March 31 his father said
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Albert Littal
Himsoltn
Pine Forge Asar
Pottatown
David Cetfal
Lotte
Leffel
Mise Almas Flaher
Gregorine
Fight for Freedom for Husband Ends in Shadowed Reunion
In New York a rare sky of joy turns to sorrow as Mary Woodson reunites with her missing daughter after 18 months. Jack Seldon Maurice Seldon, her husband, has been released on parole but police accuse him of parole violations and seek him to complete a burglary sentence. Mary rejects the austere social life and longs for action as the drama unfolds.
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New York
Mary Woodson
Washington
Jack Seldon
Maurice” Seldon
Canada backs British stand on League security protocol
Geneva dispatch reports Canada endorses Britain's position on the Geneva peace plan. Premier McKenna King argues for submitting all issues to joint arbitration, while Czechoslovakia and others defend the League proposals amid small nations' concerns over security guarantees.
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Canada
Geneva
Great Britain
McKenna King
Dominion
Gritaln Seorad
M. Bones
Traffic report filed by Hagerstown Chamber committee
The Committee on City Traffic presented a complete traffic overview today at the weekly chamber meeting. The report, prepared since last September, will be sent to the Mayor and Council with recommendations for improving city traffic. Stanley Wilmoth Harved served as chairman. Grey Williams of Winchester is set to speak at the joint Chamber and Women’s Club dinner on March 31 at 6:80 PM. Fraternal visits by Bilas H. Simpson and Robert M. Stockelager are noted for Williamsport and Funkstown events next week.
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Hagerstown
Chamber of Commerce
Traffe
Stanley Wilmoth Harved
Grey Williams
Wincheater
Women's Club
Tueaday
Bilas H. Simpson
Red Men
Maryland
Robert M. Stockelager
Faoketown
Junior Sagamore
Will Yieit
Williamsport
Bald Zagie
Funkstown
Postal rate changes raise pay for postal workers
Local post office reports postcard postage rising to two cents after April 15 while regular government cards stay one cent. The shift, part of Groan's plan to fund postal employee salaries, adds no extra first class mail charge but parcel rates will be slightly higher.
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Gend Pont
Varia
Congroan
Union Drive Aims to Organize West Virginia Coal Fields
Charleston West Virginia March reports indicate United Mine Workers District 17 plans a broad drive to unionize non union coal fields. An international executive board implemented a special assessment of one dollar per month during February and March, estimated at about a quarter million dollars, to fund the effort.
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W. Va
United Mine Workers of America
West Virginia
District 17
United Mine Workers Hers
International News Service Today
Virginia
Bulgarian government seeks 4000 extra soldiers to curb communists
From Sofia March 1 the Bulgarian government asked the council of ambassadors for authority to temporarily enroll 4000 additional troops to quell Communist troubles. Rippatch stated the move aims to enable the government to deal with any disturbances provoked by the Communists.
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London
Council of Auibassadora
Gald
Sofie
State Roads In 19 Counties To Be Oiled
State Roads Commission awarded contracts totaling about 3.18 million dollars to oil state roads in 19 counties. The Barrett Company of Philadelphia received the largest share to oil 70.76 miles in Anna Armiel, Calvert, Charles and St. Marys counties for 87,826.90 dollars. Additional sums include 216 million in Calvert and 24,946.14 for 95.04 miles in Garrett, Allegany, Washington and Frederick counties.
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Statart
Barrett Company
Phrtadalphia
Anna Armiel
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Bt. Mary's Counies
Millon
Calvert Sowiny
Bat Attacks Cat Tormentor in Chambersburg Garage
In Chambersburg a bat, disturbed from winter sleep, attacked a young cat in A. McGown’s garage. The bat bit the cat’s nose as it toyed, causing the animal to convulse for about ten minutes before recovering. The bat was killed.
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Chambersburg
Widow Sues Auto Owner for Five Thousand Dollars
Nose B. Carty widow of Clarence A. Carty sues Edward M. Berringer for six thousand dollars in damages for the death of her husband after a car accident on the Slate road Death Curve September 1, 1983. The complaint claims Carty was pinned beneath the automobile due to defendant negligence, leaving four dependents.
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Clarence A. Carty
Richard RB. Sweeney
Edward M. Berringer
Carly
Carty
Ile
Turks May Expel Greeks In Escalating Crisis
London reports rising tensions between Greece and Turkey with rumors of expulsion of Greek elements. Greek church leaders and officials warn of deepening hostility as Ankara hints at drastic measures amid the Kardestan rebellion and regional unrest.
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Greece
Turky
Athena
Helen Pes
Count Killed During Duel in Paris Mystery
A French count, linked to Moroccan affairs, was reported killed in a duel. He allegedly opposed actions of a Moroccan army and was sought by a Spanish consulate official. Details emerge from a revived message and unclear sources.
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Paris
Te Harnia
Fin Sapelehlo
Ta Teche
Muel Fongh Witte
Morocco
Warren Rejected by Senate Judiciary Committee
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 9 to 7 to report Charles B. Warren's nomination to the Senate unfavorably. The rejection signals no break among Republicans opposing the attorney general pick, with party unity expected to shape the full vote. Contending charges of a “trust conspirator” linked to Warren were not pursued in committee.
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Charles B. Warren
Senate
Warren
Lethe Warren
Sugay
Vinsk
Jd Warren
Madame Requesh
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Appoinianat
Vanont
Fight to Keep Out Testimony of Full Money Cheyenne
In Cheyenne Wyoming Mareta Wyta, Judge Wyta weighs a bid to exclude testimony about substantial funds. The defense argues that evidence from officials about lands deposited in trust is hearsay, aiming to limit admissible financial details.
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Cheyenne
Altyr
Tewasfinduehle
Coto
Bansar
Coolidge Urges Approval Of Warren Nomination
President Coolidge invited enemies of Warren to the White House to press the Senate to confirm Justice Clarence T. Warren. Senator W. H. McMaster, from South Dakota, met Warren on Tuesday and spoke with the president. Senator William E. Barah of Maine arrived after McMaster, and Coolidge discussed Warren politics with him as well.
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Marcel
Senate
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Cenera
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Enna
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Maho
Iim
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