Porto Rico independence debate highlighted by Shaw article
The debate over independence in Porto Rico is examined with focus on the Puerto Rican governor question. The article notes U S lawmakers printed Dr. Albert Shaw’s piece, surveys island politics, economics, and the path toward possible self rule within a US framework, stressing education, development, and regional harmony.
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American crew prepares airship R-88 Gibraltar of the Skies
The Royal Navy airship R-88, dubbed the Gibraltar of the Skies, tunes up at Bedford before its Atlantic crossing. Commander Maxfield leads the American crew as the 605 foot airship with 2,700,000 cubic feet capacity and 380 ton gasoline supply readies for a two to three day voyage to the United States with a 60 mph cruising speed.
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Tax Bills Push New Federal Revenue Reforms in House
Representative Keller of Minnesota introduces radical tax bills backed by manufacturers and merchants on federal taxation. Proposals include a 1 percent land tax on values over 10,000, an inheritance tax with escalating rates, repeal of most indirect taxes, and an income tax plan separating earned from unearned income to fund a 20 year debt retirement.
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Small Luxuries Dominate Spending in U S Tax Flow
The Treasury reports luxury taxes show daily US spending on candies tobacco jewelry and other small luxuries reaching about 20 million dollars monthly as Americans buy luxuries in major cities. Travel and car taxes add tens of millions monthly while chewing gum and cigarettes contribute smaller sums.
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United States Steel Firms Challenge Monopoly Allegations
United States Steel and 11 subsidiaries contest last April's federal trade commission complaint alleging unfair interstate competition. They cite a March Supreme Court decision and deny monopolistic control over ore deposits, coal supplies, transport, steel production, pricing, or competition. The group reports capital stock and consolidated sales in the billions.
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