Tax Bill Hits Amusement and Soft Drinks with New Taxes
Washington reports new tax measures target amusement venues and consumer goods. Soft drinks face a sixteenth of a cent per bottle tax under ten cents, six percent on bottles over a quart, syrups taxed at six cents a gallon to non bottlers, and ten percent manufacturers excises on sports gear appliances and more. Retailers pay ten percent on jewelry furs and toilet preparations, travel taxed five percent with a 35 cent exemption, and slot machines and bowling alleys taxed yearly. Outdoor billboards taxed 5 to 1 per board, broadcasting nets taxed by time sales brackets, expected annual Treasury take about 12.5 million dollars.
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Washington
Treasury
No Shortage of Sheer Hosiery In Sight, Manufacturers Say
New York hosiery producers dispute a looming shortage of sheer stockings arguing supply remains adequate for six months to two years. They distinguish between sheer and all silk and note potential shifts in silk content and production could extend availability. A Frenchman named Oller is credited with inventing the pari mutuel system.
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New York
Porters Showers and Worms Stir Cotton Fields in Port
The community reports ongoing showers unsettling cotton farmers and army worms prompting chemical control. Local visits include J T Williams returning home and several families hosting relatives from nearby towns. A new Booher home nears completion after a fire destroyed the previous house six weeks ago, and a sixth birthday party for Mary Lou Alexander is noted with gifts and treats.
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J. T. Williams
Sylvester
W. C. Anderson
Juanita
Billy Hunter
Henryetta
Okla
Hugh Hunter
W. K. Alexander
Desert
Ingram
Grammer
Jay Duckworth
Trenton
Leon Booker
B. E. Hunter
Brownfield
C. D. Hunter
Muenster
Burl Sanders
Jim Hicks
R. P. Booher
Dorothy White
Abilene
T. E. Booher
Clovis
N. M
Southland
Texas
Gennette
Genele Hicks
Denison
Joe Brock
Bailey
E. W. White
C. W. Barnett
Ardmore
Oklo
S. C. Hunter
Mary Lou
Mrs. Alexander
Betty Marie
Melva Colleen Allen
Willa Jean
Doris
Georgann Hunter
Harold Duane
Johnny Mack
Morris Glenn
Adelia Ann Anderson
Melvin Anderson
Elmer Anderson
Melba Dean
High wages paid U S ferry pilots justified by minister
London. J T C Moore Brabazon defends employing 162 United States ferry pilots at annual salaries near 8000 dollars. He says Air Force shortages require the best aviators and ferrying work is essential. He notes U S fliers are paid about 7748 dollars yearly and tax exempt. Also a note on Livingston, while on African missionary work, struck by 31 fevers on a jungle trip.
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London
J. T. C. Moore-Brabazon
United States
Air Force
House of Commons
England
Stevenson Boasts Big Pipe Collection
Austin reports Governor Stevenson keeps a large pipe collection including over 100 briars, with 12 to 15 pipes in his office. He reportedly smokes all of them during the current legislative session and favors a straight stem, flat-bottom pipe that stays upright on his desk while signing papers.
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Austin
Coke Stevenson
Capitol
Stevenson
Whitewright approves traffic safety ordinance at key intersections
An ordinance declares Sears and Grand Avenue and Bond and Grand Avenue intersections dangerous. It requires installation of four way electric signals about 15 feet above the pavement to regulate traffic and protect the public. Pedestrians and drivers must stop on amber, may proceed on green, and cross or turn as directed. Emergency action declared.
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City of
Whitewright
Sears
Grand Avenue
Bond and
Whitewright Traffic Signal Ordinance Enacted August 4 1941
The 1941 ordinance requires pedestrians and drivers to stop at red signals until green, restricts right turns on red, and directs vehicle positioning at intersections. It bans reverse or U turns at signaled intersections and lists exemptions for emergency vehicles, funeral processions, and police direction. The measure, approved August 4 1941, enacts penalties up to 25 dollars and declares an emergency for public safety.
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City of
Whitewright
A. D
F. M. Echols
Jesse Wallace
Marines Stationed at Portsmouth Since 1813
Detachments of United States Marines have been stationed at Portsmouth New Hampshire since 1813.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Widening of Highway to Collin Line Slated
The State Highway Department plans an eleven foot paved shoulder on each side of a 13.8 mile stretch from Sherman to the Collin County line. Paris district engineer J E Pirie and Sherman resident engineer W B Williams announced the project which will extend the current drive-out strips and continue work on both sides of the concrete slab.
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Sherman
van Alstyne
Collin County
State Highway Department
J. E. Pirie
Paris
W. B. Williams
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Oller
Porter News
U. S
Livingston
Africa
T. W. Ayres & Son Gossard
Plymouth
Tom Brice
Averille Mooneyham
Jersey
Fred Cook
Haile
Buster Graves
Kimbell Oil Mill
S. H. Montgomery Insurance Agency
Elli
Sun
Electrolux
Morris Butane Gas Company
Elm Street
McCormick- Deering Horse
Fordson
Manning & Meadow
Star Credit Company
Grayson County State Bank
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
Travis, Sherman
Robert Lee Holcomb
Collin Line
Maxwell House
Oxydol
Baby Beef
Morgan
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