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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1947
Page
8
The piece argues high government costs demand real cuts and explains rising federal income taxes from 1929 to 1947 for a married man with two dependents. It notes France’s affluence tax and servant taxes, and discusses bond-issuance by school boards to cover deficits without referenda.
The article notes varied state tax rates with Decatur at 2.12 and Kankakee lowest at 1.366, highlighting top and bottom downstate values. It also critiques federal power limits, arguing Congress spends for general welfare, funds education and welfare without direct authority.
The government sets conditions for aid, viewed as extending federal authority and shifting control from states. Supreme Court precedent holds the federal government may regulate what it subsidizes, and proponents of more aid seek increased Washington oversight.
Chadwick residents report guests and social visits. Chadwick Briefs mentions Chadwick relatives Rotz returning to Chambersburg Pa after two weeks with the Sollenberger home. Other visitors include Frank Bowers of Brookville to Spencer home and Harter and Rahn families. Don Hartman and Elinor Hummel shared Sunday time with Emil Hartman. Behr of Clinton IA joined Stickell for supper.
Chadwick News notes Mr. and Mrs. Enos Byers and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Byers of Chambersburg Pa visited from Wednesday to Friday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Voyle Prowant. Mrs. Enos Byers is a niece of Mrs. Prowant and the Paul Byers' are cousins.
Mr. and Mrs. John Sollenberger hosted house guests Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rotz of Chambersburg Pa. They stayed with cousins Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hanbecker, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wenger and Mrs. J. D. Killer in Dallas Center Iowa for the weekend.
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