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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1927
Page
2
Washington, Dec. 12. Democrats amended the revenue bill to cut the tax rate on net corporate incomes of 15000 or less. The 136 to 132 vote largely followed party lines as Garner of Texas led the minority push. Greene fought the move and signaled plans to nullify it before final passage.
Geneva dispatch notes that European criticism of the Polish Lithuanian settlement as rushed is offset by letters from Gustav Stresemann and Mr. Cheng Loh praising the normal process. Stresemann argues press commentary misreads the League's peace efforts and highlights the Polish accord as boosting the League’s prestige.
Washington December report from the Bureau of Standards notes rapid progress in an agricultural waste survey funded with 50 thousand dollars. Research focuses on corn stalks peanut shells cotton bales and cotton seed hulls aiming to produce wall board and other by products, with a semi commercial plant planned at Iowa State College.
The Senate special committee pursuing Hearst newspaper charges that Mexico created a 1 200 000 fund to influence four U S senators proceeds with a thorough investigation despite the Mexican Ambassador's claim of no senate power. A subpoena has been issued.
The committee for Oliver M. Elias plans to call him as a witness amid claims by the Mexican Embassy that he cannot be summoned. The State Department declined to discuss possible international issues, while precedent suggests consular officers cannot be forced to reveal office records or answer questions about their government's affairs. A congressional showdown is expected after open hearings begin Thursday with full committee attendance.
Richmond reports more battle flags seized by the Federal Army in Virginia are to be returned. Gov Ralph O Brewster of Maine states several flags have long rested with G A R veterans or descendants who now wish to return them.
Gov. Brewster proposes a state delegation visit Washington on December 16 for the formal presentation of captured flags from Aldie Spottsylvania and Rappahannock Station. A Maine color guard and veterans committee will attend to receive and present the flags.
Indianapolis Dec. 13 E B Spafford National Commander of the American Legion says his request for a national poll among posts was not a dispute with critics. He argues the poll would reveal the Legion rank and file stance on prohibition and insists no conflict exists.
A notice invites inspection of a suitable electrical display in 8 rooms at 14 N. wee Bt. in Northern Virginia. The advertisement appears to promote a display organized by the Northern Virginia Power Company with a date noted as 12-13-11.
A quirky hospital notice describes boiled ants as a delicacy given to patients, highlighting unusual dietary practices reportedly observed in some institutions.
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