Gasoline price report sparks Dillon question
A reader notes Dillon pays 24 cents a gallon for gasoline while Lexington sells at 6 cents, citing an ad in The Dispatch News. The piece urges investigation into discrimination and suggests federal action if Dillon is being charged unfairly. It also cites a Department of Agriculture claim about 58 million bushels of sweet potatoes rotted nationally last year from a 105 million bushel crop, with regional storage losses.
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Dillon
Dispatch News
Department of Agriculture
United States
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tax Reform in South Carolina Analysis
The article argues for broad tax reform in South Carolina, led by Auditor Allen. It stresses real estate taxes, pro rata sharing, and new taxes like inheritance, gasoline, license, and occupation taxes to widen revenue. It cites federal receipts and proposes a state wide plan to shift burden from landowners to all property owners.
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Allen
General Assembly
the Herald
America
Union
Lillon
Relef
South Carolina General Assembly
Marion and Florence urged to bridge Pee Dee at Mars Bluff
Government favors a toll bridge near Mars Bluff but congress opposes a toll crossing, killing the Big Pee Dee project. Dillon backs a Cashway Ferry link, while Marlboro and Darlington weigh revival. Rail strike fears loom, with national transport and food concerns cited as the economy slows and workers pledge to help avoid famine.
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Marion
Florence
Pee Dee
Mars Bluff
Congress
Big Pee Dee
Dillon
Cheraw
Marlboro
Dariington
Darlington
Cashway Ferry
Darington
South Carolina
Stackhouse
Tax Reform Amid Boll Weevil Debates in South Carolina
A 1921 discussion argues for major tax reform in South Carolina as the boll weevil threatens agriculture. Proposals include placing all property on tax rolls, a gasoline tax, inheritance tax, and a rounding back of tax relief to protect farming and industry, urging citizen support and legislative action.
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South Carolina
Diblon County
Confederate Soldiers Meeting in Protite Office
A notice directs attendees to gather in Diflon Pridny's office on 11 ofelook for organizing a pension board. The meeting concerns the county pension system and is chaired by Allen.
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Protite
Diflon Pridny
Det List
Ofelook
Allen
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