Drunken Driving Viewed as Major Traffic Hazard
W B Hale argues drinking by drivers and pedestrians drives traffic danger. He cites studies showing alcohol in blood correlates with accident risk and supports chemical tests to prove intoxication. The piece notes public awareness, enforcement challenges, and the U S push for wider use of tests to reduce accidents.
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National Committee For Traffic Safety
American Bar Association
American Medical Association
Federal Bureau of Investigation
International Association of Chiefs of Police
National Safety Council
National Conservation Bureau
Cincinnati
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Milwaukee
Kansas City
Detroit
Washington
Indianapolis
Waking At the Nation Committee For Traffic Safety
Army Worms Form Moving Lines In Feeding Drive
Army worms march in orderly lines as they move to new feeding grounds. Each caterpillar touches the tail of the one ahead, creating a processionary chain observed in outbreaks.
Iowa to revise property assessments under statewide program
Des Moines report states taxpayers in most Iowa towns will see a wholesale revision of property assessments by 1949 as part of a statewide equalization plan. The state tax commission will start with cities and towns, with farm real estate assessments not expected to rise until after urban revisions are finished.
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DES Moines
IDPR
Iowa
State Tax Commission
New county assessor law to boost tax commission powers
John W. Barnes outlines the tax commission plan under the new county assessor bill and a companion measure restoring broad powers over real estate assessment. Assessors start Jan 1. in emergencies the commission may act. Powers include mandatory reassessments, cross district equalization, self initiated increases, and reductions on recommendation. Previously, no appeal to the state commission existed from local boards. Citizens may still alert the commission to inequities.
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John W. Barnes
Tax Commission
Commission
Barnes
Board of Review
State Commission
Ciizen
Chariton
Okinawa base plans seen as rushed yet essential
NAHA Okinawa July 7 Americans on the island expect soon a U S plan to rebuild Okinawa into a major western Pacific base. They argue haste is needed to preserve military position while warning current housing, water, electricity, roads, and health infrastructure are inadequate for 100 000 to 200 000 troops and 500 000 locals.
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Naha
Okinawa
United States
Pacific Ocean
Western
U. S
Equalize Inequities in Local Property Assessments
Barnes argues rural assessments are near equal but city and town values need adjustment. He favors targeted city increases while avoiding blanket hikes. The tax commission will aid local assessors with standards, training, external experts, and a valuation engineers staff to study special cases.
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Barnes
Tax Commission
Commission
Ecommission
Uder
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