Senate approves measure to cut federal taxes
The Senate passed a tax reduction bill offering a 25 percent cut in income tax payable this year and made permanent. It retains the Democratic plan for income tax relief, corporation tax changes, and full publicity of tax returns. Republicans opposed Mellon’s amendment to limit reductions on exempt securities. The plan to attach the McNary Haugen farm relief bill to the revenue measure collapsed after GOP leaders pledged farm bill precedence.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Mellon
McNary-Haugen
Republican Action
TIP LEAD TO MASSIVE RUM SEIZURE CLAIMED
A so called tip from a mother led authorities to seize high grade liquor valued at 150000 dollars at the plant of a company. Two men were arrested as federal agents conducted the operation in New York.
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Associated Press
Lafara
York
Cbc Company
Handley Wins WO and Loses One in Contest
Preliminary results of the Virginia Literary League contest at the University of Virginia show Handley High losing in team debate to Bristol High. Girls reading winner was Catherine Harwell of Handley. Boys reading winner was Pharmac Ritenour of Handley, with final matches to be held today.
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Handley
Yesar
Virginia Literary
Ty of Virginia
Duffey
Nts
Dixie Mason and
Glass, Jr
Bristol High
Catherine Harwell
Handlley
Hopewell
Charlottesville
Pharman Ritenour
Newport News
Portsmouth
Student Williams Improves After Electric Shock Incident
John Williams, son of Mr and Mrs Gray Williams of this city, was seriously stunned by a bolt Thursday near Stuyvesant School in town Va. He continued to improve steadily and unhurt after being revived Friday morning. His father, visiting Washington, may stay with him in Warrenton.
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John ‘Williams
Gray Willams
Stuyvesant
Iiwe
Washington
Warrenton
Strike Breakers to Man Pittsburgh Cars
The high Railways Company plans to run street car service in Pittsburgh on May 10 using out of town men to replace striking workers.
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Pittsburgh
Associated Press
Rgh, Pa
High Railways Company
Methodist Conference Seeks End to Citizenship Bars
Springfield May 10 A Methodist Episcopal general conference approved a plea for admission to American life regardless of race color or nationality deploring discrimination as unpatriotic and unchristian A preamble condemning lynching was adopted and delegates urged Congress to oppose 59 beer bills and consider deportations penalties for repeat alcohol law violators.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Mass
Methodist Episcopal General Conference
Prohibition
Congress
Civil Service
Congr
Bad Business to Use Weevilly Bean Seed
New York College of Agriculture at Ithaca warns against planting beans infested with the bean weevil. Even if fumigated to remove live weevils, germination and plant vigor are likely to be poor. Infestation may occur in the field or bin. fumigate in fall using carbon bisulfide in a tight container for 24 to 86 hours at 70 F. Avoid lower temperatures and open flames due to flammability.
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New York College of Agriculture At
Ithaca
Tuberculosis Work Gains Speed in Cattle Eradication
United States Department of Agriculture data show rapid progress in eradicating tuberculosis among cattle. Five states tested over 200,000 head each, led by Wisconsin with about 281,000, followed by Michigan 974,000, New York 253,000, Missouri 219,000, and Iowa 214,000. Investigations indicate one in nine farm premises harbor infected animals.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Wisconsin
Michigan
New York
Missouri
Iowa
United States
Ground Cane Seed Equal to Corn in Cow Ration
Kansas experiment station dairy researchers show ground cane seed can replace corn chop in dairy cow rations with nearly equal milk and fat yields. They also compare silages, finding corn silage superior to corn stover silage for milk production and cow weight gain.
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Department of Dairy Husbandry
Kansas Experiment Station
Losses of Little Pigs Can Be Greatly Reduced
A USDA study on 168 farms in Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa found spring pig losses before weaning at 6,749 of 18,887 farrowed, about 35 percent. Major causes included overlaid piglets, weak farrowings, and chilling. Improved housing, feeding, breeding stock, and guard rails in farrowing pens could reduce losses.
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United States Department of Agriculture
State Colleges
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Tenement Women Allegedly Lose Children for Holidays
A historical report discusses women in tenement districts who allegedly lose their children in crowds to take a holiday. The piece cites police stations as destinations and suggests the practice involves using wit to ensure the children are ultimately found by authorities.
Kiwanis Ladies Banquet At Hotel Jack In Winchester
One hundred twenty five Kiwanis members wives and friends attended ladies night in Winchester. Caterer Ducharme organized a lavish meal while Henry Seals orchestra provided music. The room featured flowers flags and a dramatic flag lighting scene. Dr Prince A Prince of Dickinson College Carlisle Pa delivered an engaging speech to alumni and members.
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Hotel Jack
Ducharme
Henry Seal
America
Prince
Bob” Rton
Winchester Kiwanis Club
Weather outlook for week begins with showers in Atlantic states
Weather indications for the week beginning Monday issued by the weather bureau predict showery and unsettled conditions at the start in the Atlantic states with local showers, followed by generally fair weather later. Temperatures near or somewhat above normal.
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Washington
Weather Sureau
Atlantic States
Woman Kills Husband and Child Then Herself in Sal TVA
Saltsville authorities report Rosa St. Clair aged 36 shot and killed her husband Robert St. Clair and their two year old daughter early today before taking her own life in Saltsville Virginia.
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Associated Press
Saltville, Va
Rosa St. Clair
Robert St. Clair
Red Pepper Rub Cold Remedy Claims Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Red Pepper Rub as a fast cold remedy that loosens congestion and eases chest tightness. It promises instant tingling heat and warming relief within minutes for backache stiff neck and sore muscles with a heat ingredient from red peppers.
Mt Carmel Church Service Invites Mothers and Friends
Services at Mt Carmel Church at 4 p m. All mothers and friends are invited to be present. A small token will be given to all mothers.
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Mt. Carmel
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