US faces record public debt per capita after national total rise
New York reports the President projects a national debt of 31 billion dollars, pushing total public indebtedness to about 50.3 billion or 402 dollars per person. Federal debt per person stands at 248 dollars, with state and local at 154 dollars, ranking the US fourth globally in per capita debt behind Belgium Great Britain and France. The list compares per capita debts of major nations, highlighting Belgium 1386, Britain 909, France 620, United States 402, and others down to Japan 3 and Spain 1.
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New York
United States
Belgium
Great Britain
France
Switzerland
Holland
Italy
Norway
Czecho
Poland
Finland
Turkey
Japan
Spain
Shower Honors Mrs Clarence B Dixon at Ely
Miss Adelene Booker hosted a shower at Mrs. C. N. Ross home in Ely Friday evening for Mrs. Clarence B. Dixon formerly Betty Lou McLean of Whitewright. Dixon, Ely school primary teacher, was honored as fifty nine guests including pupils and parents attended.
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Adelene Booker
T. D. Booher
Ike Booher
J. F. Ross
Willie Smith
Sue Ross
Stage Set to Test Dry Amendment in Texas
In San Antonio plans outline challenging the states 3 2 per cent alcohol prohibition and the Dean law. An unnamed individual will publicly appear with a quart of whisky to invite arrest as a test case defense seeks to invalidate the amendment. San Antonio lawyers Leonard Brown and J Franklin Spears lead the defense. Investigators in Austin report errors in 15 records amid compilation of copies for the case.
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San Antonio
Texas
Leonard Brown
J. Franklin Spears
Austin
Income taxes unchanged from 1933 rates say official
Dallas collector W A Thomas said individual income tax rates remain the same as in 1933 with 4 percent on the first 4000 earned and 8 percent on amounts above that. Surtax starts at 6000 with a graduated scale. Married and heads of families taxed from 2500 with heads allowed 400 per dependent. Returns due by March 15 with 25 percent penalty plus interest after that.
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Dallas
W. A. Thomas
Internal Revenue
Congress
Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Road project near Denison gains federal approval soon
A Grayson County delegation reports that the Denison to Bells extension of Highway 160 is ready for federal approval which is expected momentarily. State officials have stamped approval and forwarded plans to Austin. The Denison concrete overpass has Katy Railroad approval and federal review is in process with Sherman leaders urging early work.
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Katy Railroad
Federal
Clarence Scott
Denison
Ed Wilcoxson
Frank Thompson
Sherman
Memorial for William Clark at 79 in Desert
William Clark 79 died after a week long illness following a paralytic stroke at his Desert home. Born in Indiana he was a pioneer county settler and is survived by his wife six daughters and two sons. Funeral verse laments his passing and bids farewell. Spend your money in your town.
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William Clark
Jan Ath
Desert
Indiana
The Preachers Column on Sunday Attendance and Charity
A preacher chides members for missing services while noting others keep away for entertainment. He cites cold weather, hog gifts, and a seminary representative urging funds. He urges all to give to the church, warns against speeding, and stresses church finances and safety.
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Joe Johnson
Clay Horton
Seminary
Fort Worth
Workers
Denison
Dickson
Chicago
Texas
First National Bank
Baptist
Rainy week prompts moves and visits in Orangeville
Most of the past week brought rain and anxious for sun. Several families relocated homes between Jones Holt Miller and Wilder while relatives and friends visited in Whitewright Westminster and Pink Hill areas. Attendees include Aunt Betty Blanton and Mr. and Mrs. Graves, with hopes for a sunny Sunday school ahead.
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Jones
Ector
Frank Holt
Mr. Jones
Pat Miller
Holt
C. V. Wilder
Mr. Miller
Betty Blanton
Whitewright
J. H. Graves
Busby
Oo. V. Wilder
John Norris
C. B. and
James
Grace Spencer
Pink Grissby
Warren Holt
Sam Daugherty
Pink Gliss
Loree Browning
Nell Brown
Bruce Robinson
Pauline
Lillian
Elizabeth Stroud
Westminster
Emmet West
Pete McCollum
Pink Hill
Alden Browning
Howard West
Physician Advocates Vaccine Regimen For Cold Prevention
An old column quotes a doctor praising vaccines for prevention and treatment of colds and influenza. He cites patient stories about multiple injections and winter immunity, noting a long track record and personal use. He argues that good doctors may still doubt vaccines, but endorses them based on experience.
Serum treatment debated as direct medical aid
The writer argues that serum treatment, though blamed as poisonous by some, is a direct and accurate form of therapy based on experience rather than reliance on numerous drugs. The author emphasizes personal observation over chemic remedies.
Whisky at Dollar A Quart to Curb Bootlegging
Washington report quotes Dr. James M. Doran of the Distilled Spirits Institute urging whisky priced at not more than $12 a case of twelve quarts with federal tax paid. He argues cheaper liquor would reduce bootlegging and that concentrated alcohol harms purity. He also suggests selling via a Sun Want Ad.
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Washington
James M. Doran
Distilled Spirits Institute
Federal Liquor Administrative Service
Doran
Dr. Doran
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Dean
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Remington
the Sun
R. D. Ford
Chesley Rutledge
Kimbell Milling Company
Bermuda
C. J. Davenport
F. W. Hudson
Sherman Steam Marble and Granite Works
W. Lamar St
Sherman, Texas
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager, Mgr. OF
G. C. Ivins
the Baptist Church
Whitewright Burial Association
Waldo Funeral Home
Whitewright, Texas
Orangeville News
Nicholson’s
Nicholton
Florence
Clark & Meadow Hardware and Furniture
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