Senate Leaders Move To Shield New Tax Plan
Senate leaders confer to avert defeat in the finance committee over the administration wealth tax program. Harrison plans amendments on nuisance tax extension as lawmakers debate inheritance and corporate tax rates and the president’s expedited action aims to push the measure before week’s end.
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Republicans Protest Against Great Haste in Wealth Tax Debate
Washington June 25 Republicans protested against haste as Chairman Harrison called the Senate Finance Committee to meet and outline a procedure in line with President Roosevelt s plan to seek action this session on the wealth tax. Congressional tax authorities noted that even if inheritance tax becomes law immediately it will not affect major fortunes for years as most have already passed to heirs. Rockefeller cases show minimal tax historically.
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Eden to Meet Mussolini Over Ethiopian Crisis
Captain Anthony Eden and Fulvio Savicci confer in Rome on Ethiopia dispute ahead of a meeting with Mussolini. British officials seek clarity on Italy's aims, including a possible protectorate over Ethiopia and exile from the League, as Eden weighs mediation. Geoffrey Thompson also attends to probe East African policy.
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Marital Estrangement of Speedboat Manufacturer Takes New York Court
In New York, three actions by Mrs. Dodge against speedboat heir and Detroit manufacturer Dodge seek about 50 000 annually under a 1933 separation, plus large sums and a declaratory judgment on marital rights. Dodge left for Europe. counsel declined comment.
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Market Bulletin held up over agricultural policy dispute
Atlanta June 25. The Market Bulletin faced postal pushback as Commissioner Tom Linder attacked the AAA and its watermelon control board. Postmaster Lon Livingston sent the June 27 issue to Washington seeking ruling while the publication’s second class mailing status was at risk.
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Linder Attacks Administration Over Watermelon Marketing
Atlanta June 28. Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tom Linder criticizes federal farm policy in the Market Bulletin, calling the watermelon marketing agreement under Secretary Wallace an octopus that drags farmers down. He notes prices are 50 to 60 percent lower than last year and warns of shipping holidays favoring big fish over small in the watermelon trade. The post office warned the Bulletin over past attacks on the New Deal farm program but says the matter is closed for now after assurances.
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Hundred-Year-Old Woman Dismisses Crooners As Annoyance
Mrs. Lara Fiske Evans, aged 100, says crooners are the only thing in the modern world that annoy her. She quips she despises crooners and suggests others would share the sentiment if they reached a century old.
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Labor unrest centers on government action across regions
The Central Labor Council of Tacoma protests National Guards use to reopen six mills amid a Northwest strike. In New Orleans, garbage workers strike until back wages are paid, with federal aid. In New England 3000 United Textile Workers employees walk out over code standards and a 20 percent wage rise. Federal and state officials seek settlements in Ohio beet sugar fields with 500 workers ready to walk out.
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Man Held in Augusta on Charge of Forging FERA Checks
William H Warner, about 70 and crippled, is detained in Augusta on charges of forging two FERA checks for 4.50 and 1.20 after failed attempts to get himself jailed. He told a tale of thefts from Cordele and cashing in Americus and Marietta, and Secret Service confirmed the story. He faces transfer to Atlanta for U S district court proceedings.
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Prominent Solon Injured In Auto Mishap Near Atlanta
Judge James J. Flynt of Griffin badly injured in an automobile accident near Atlanta. Mrs. Flynt bruised but not seriously hurt. They were returning from Atlanta when the car plunged over a guard rail near Jonesboro. Flynt was a longtime Democratic leader and former state senator.
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Congress may end without enacting new recovery law
President Roosevelt signaled Congress may adjourn without a new recovery bill since no satisfactory NRA substitute has been found. He indicated reliance on Wagner act, disputes and Guffey coal bills, and a wage hour measure for government contracts. Speaker Burns echoed that view.
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Crash at Medellin Kills Gardel and 14 Others
A double-aircraft ground collision at Olaya Herrera airport in Medellin killed 15 people including Carlos Gardel, Ernesto Samper, Alfonso Azaff, Lester W. Strauss, and Henry Swartz. Four injured: Grant Flynn, Jose Aguilar, Domingo Riveros, and Alfonso Azaff. Authorities from Colombia and war ministry investigated. SACO and Scadia disputed responsibility.
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Revenue official warns unlicensed beer dealers in Georgia
Atlanta on June 25 1947 R E Matheson of the state revenue commission said wholesalers and retailers have had full opportunity to apply for state permits. The commission has been lenient but beer licensing act went into effect more than 30 days ago and dealers handling beer illegally must apply immediately or face consequences.
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Weather outlook for Southeast states
South Carolina remains fair tonight and through Wednesday with little temperature change. Georgia shows fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with possible central and southern showers and similar temperatures. Florida outlook includes partly cloudy skies with local thunderstorms Wednesday and overnight in the extreme south. Northwest Florida stays fair tonight and Wednesday.
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Medellin Plane Crash Claims Noted South American Figures
In Medellin six injured survivors fight for their lives after two aircraft collided on takeoff, plunging the city into mourning. Victims include Carlos Gardel the famed actor and Ernesto Samper dubbed the Lindbergh of Colombia, as theatergoers mourn and officials confirm the seven dead from Samper’s plane.
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