Tax-cut push in Congress eyes half billion relief
Washington reports the House Ways and Means Committee moves to trim the tax bill with a projected relief range from 300 million to 500 million dollars. Secretary Mellon signals a preferred top rate cut and opposes broader exemptions, while Republicans and Democrats urge varying reductions and set December readiness for a bill.
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Willing to Go to the Altar Four Months for Four Hundred
Salem Oregon October 19 AP Fifty one anxious men have offered to play husband for the mysterious woman who advertised in the Capital Journal that a $400 payment will secure an estate. The marriage would last four months and then bonds are to be severed. Telegrams have come from as far as Cincinnati Milwaukee Bisbee San Francisco and Washington state with ten inquiries from California and five from Washington. The woman who gave the name Jordan remains in the background.
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Tax reform proposals urge broad easing of rates and duties
The National Industrial Conference Board urged major tax changes as the Ways and Means Committee opened hearings on the new tax bill. Recommendations include lowering the surtax to 20 percent for high earners, reducing the normal tax, repealing the estate and gift taxes, and removing several excise taxes including auto parts. Also urged were simpler tax administration and stronger IRS staff, plus curbs on court publicity in tax appeals.
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Mary Pickford Shines in Little Annie Rooney at Capitol
Mary Pickford delivers standout work in hospital scenes of Litt le Annie Rooney at the Capitol. Her portrayal of the 14 year old gives blood to save the idolized bow and marks her as a great artist of the screen.
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Annie Roeoney
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Wild Wild Susan at Strand Captures City Nightlife
Bebe Daniels stars as Susan in a New York based adventure romping through Fifth Avenue traffic to stop a gang of bond thieves. Red La Rocque supports as Ted Waterbury in a lively Strand bill with two reel comedy Thunderine Landlords and George Matheson orchestra.
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Strand Theatre
New York
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Ted Waterbury
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Fifth Avenue
Top Seed
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Romola Feature Opens at the Orpheum
New York Sun writer Stephen Rathbun comments on Romola shown at the Orpheum. He recommends Romola as a feature offering and notes its Western engagement.
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Zenith superiority highlighted in radio claim
A geatisman from Pocatello promotes SUPER ZENITH radios citing shipshape construction and a twelve year exclusive patent circuit. He notes limited production, high quality, and a one year replacement guarantee, urging buyers to hear the set and compare with Ingersoll and Howard watches.
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Zenith
Zenith Radio
Zenith Corporation
Romola starring Lillian Gish returns with fine performance
Critics praise Lillian Gish as Romola in a photoplay noted for direction acting and photography. The feature includes a standout musical score by Jack Derville's orchestra and is shown again tonight and tomorrow with scenes from the world series games as a notable extra.
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Taylor Players Stock Company Opens in Pocatello
The Taylor Players Stock Company opens at the Auditorium on Tuesday October 27 offering a broad repertoire of high royalty plays including The Bad Man Why Men Leave Home Lombardi Ltd The Woman Tamer Up in Ma bel's Room The Unkissed Bride Not Tonight Dearie The Warning and popular titles Lena Rivers St Elmo Thorns and Orange Blossoms The Rosary Way Down East among others. The troupe brings a large repertoire of established stage favorites.
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Lena Rivers
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Retail Prices Higher Past Year
Retail food prices in 51 cities surveyed by the Labor Department fell eight tenths of one percent in the month to September 15 but remained eight percent above the level a year earlier. Detroit led declines with four percent, while 14 other cities showed about half that drop. Twenty items eased, 14 rose, and 13 held steady.
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Quake near New York recorded by Fordham seismograph
An earthquake about 550 miles from New York was logged by Fordham University seismograph starting at 6:01 AM with a maximum at 6:03 AM. Experts call the tremor moderate and note a north south trend though direction is uncertain, with activity continuing until 7:06 AM.
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New Yor
Fordham University
Fordham
Houston Flyer Mar Vin Goodwin Badly Hurt In Ellington Crash
Marvin Goodwin former Houston Texas league manager and star pitcher now with Cincinnati Nationals was seriously injured when a training plane he piloted fell into a tail spin and crashed at Ellington field. Both legs broken with the left leg fractured in several places. Goodwin an army air service reserve officer and WWI flying instructor saved by expert handling bringing the craft down on its right wing. Staff Sergeant W H McGrath aboard escaped injury.
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Wyoming Governor protests private hydroelectric concessions
Governor Nellie Ross of Wyoming and Attorney General David Howell protest to the federal power committee over granting concessions in the Colorado river basin. They demand the basin compact be signed first, with Arizona still not joining. Wyoming Utah and Colorado oppose private hydroelectric concessions until the upper basin states sign the compact.
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Nellie Ross
Wyoming
David J. Howell
Federal Power Committee
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Colorado
President Coolidge greets American Hospital Association in Louisville
President Coolidge sent a message to the American Hospital Association convention in Louisville praising the mercy work of hospital helpers. He expressed confidence the gathering would benefit both members and the people they serve.
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Coolidge Tood
American Hospital Association
Citizens' Barber Shop Ad Listing Local Prices
An old notice lists Citizens' Barber Shop at 212 North Main offering hair cuts for 40 cents on Saturdays 50 cents for ladies 60 cents for ladies on Saturdays and other services.
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Citizens’ Barber Shop
House Bishops Final Session Opens as Convention Reaches Crunch
New Orleans October 19 AP the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church enters its final week. The House of Bishops extends sessions to resolve vital matters including possible prayer book changes and an executive session is planned. Budget debates top the deputies agenda with candidates and elections shaping the outcome. The 1600th anniversary of the Council of Nicea was observed at a mass meeting yesterday.
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Nicea
Preaches Sermon Across 4700 Miles Of Wires
Dr. Royal D. Bis preached from his former Spokane home town via telephone to St. Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church heard clearly in Spokane. The sermon originated in Boston and was routed through San Francisco back to Spokane with Dr. Magin, current pastor, on the receiving end.
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Royal D. Bis
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School Children Urged to Fund Frigate Constitution Repair
Washington Oct. 19 AP Secretary Wilbur urged U S school children in a radio address to donate to the fund for rebuilding the frigate Constitution at Charleston navy yard near Boston. Half a million dollars is needed. money to be raised by asking each child to give not more than ten cents.
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