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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1938
Page
4
Notice indicates publication matter entered at the post office as second class and provides telephone numbers 40 and 41 for contact. The fragment suggests an old style newspaper notice header with mailing and office contact details.
The piece compares U S and British tax burdens across income levels from 1000 to 100000 dollars. It notes many Americans pay little or nothing at lower incomes while Britain imposes sizable taxes. at higher incomes both countries tax heavily, with Britain taxing more than half for the wealthy. It concludes that the tax balance shifts mainly in the millionaire class.
A clipped excerpt argues it is cheaper to stay in this country than move to London for wealth, claiming a person could earn a million a year and relocate domestically to save costs, contrasting with British living expenses.
The report cites national income at 69.873 billion dollars in 1937 versus 32 billion in 1932, arguing the rise would more than cover the national debt and World War costs. It notes the nation saves when it spends.
An amateur contest is planned for Sunday afternoon at the picnic grounds of St. Mar’s church near State Highway No. 45 in Whitfield at 2 oclock. Participants Dubie and Davigss compete for a certificate from the Southern Indiana amateur contest and the winner advances to the French Lick Springs event on August 27.
Three gunmen robbed the First State Savings Bank in Flushing on Wednesday. They took 1300 in one dollar bills and other larger denominations, struck the assistant cashier Michael on the head, but did not grab other money left on the counter and fled with 4200 total.
Residents of Elnora enjoy a carnival sponsorship by the American Legion this week. Mrs Tarvin’s mother is listed among attendees, with Mr and Mrs Porter hosting a reception. Local church figures and townspeople including Misses Sears Franklin Strong Blondel, and Robert Shanke as well as Rev Paul Carpenter and Roy Richardson of Linton attended related gatherings and meetings.
Tonight’s fixtures include Plainville versus Bloomfield in the B League at 6:00 with Rusty Hinges against Firebugs. Merchants move to first in the league with a win over Cor Cors as Wuertz leads hitters. Walnut Street juvenile team trounces St Simon’s 22 to 5. Elnora beats Washouts 6:00 game tonight.
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