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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1933

Page

2

Tax plan for liquor after repeal analyzed by Fosdick and Scott

Walter Lipmann surveys Fosdick and Scott proposal on regulating and taxing liquor post repeal. They urge low beer prices to curb bootlegging, a profits tax on makers, and federal manufacture taxation with state retail tax, aiming for high revenues and low retail prices while easing bootlegger elimination.

Rockefeller Messrs. Fosdick Scott Fosdick Messrs Evon

Warns Against Fire Hazards From Falling Leaves

Chief deputy state fire marshal J. L. Taylor issued a warning about leaves as a fire hazard. He warned that falling leaves can fill caves and gutters, becoming a fire menace to buildings. He urged removing leaves to prevent sparks from flues or nearby fires.

J. L. Taylor

Admiral Byrd Loses Igloo the Dog on South Pole Expedition

Rear Admiral Richard Byrd mourns Igloo, his loyal expedition dog, who died soon after returning to the United States. The canine accompanied the team through harsh conditions, sharing in the camp life and polar hardships. A second mascot joins the party this year, but Igloo remains Byrd’s unforgettable companion.

Richard Byrd South Pole Igloo Admiral Byrd United States Byrd

Consumers To Pay Corn Tax After Nov. 4

The 2 cent per bushel corn tax will take effect after November 4 as part of a plan to restore pre war purchasing power for growers. Secretary Wallace fixed the levy and the plan received presidential approval.

Washington

Mrs Kathryn Kelly Plays Piano in Cincinnati Prison Photo

Mrs Kathryn Kelly, wife of gang leader George (Machine Gun) Kelly, adjusts to life in the Cincinnati workhouse after conviction for conspiring in the Urschel kidnapping. She consoles herself in the prison recreation room, playing the piano in her first jail photo.

Cincinnati George Kelly Charles F. Urschel Oklahoma Kathryn Kelly

Income Increases At Front Royal Despite Slump

Town Manager L B Dutrow reported Front Royal Virginia that the cash position improved at fiscal year end despite 2256 04 spent for equipment and permanent improvements. Anticipated income 540000 and collections 54748 24. Council remitted 40 percent of 193 taxes if paid before July 1 and only 7 percent unpaid after. Bonds of 6000 maturing Oct 1 1934 were redeemed. Water rates cut 10 percent for domestic and 20 percent for commercial on July 1. Only outstanding at year end: 867 73 for electric current and 101 21 tax for the federal government.

Frant Royal L. B. Dutrow

Public sale of household goods in Winchester Virginia

Public sale of household goods and electric light store fixtures scheduled for Thursday November 2 at 10 am. at the late residence of T. B. Jolliffe 517 South Washington Street Winchester Virginia. J L and J W Jolliffe, Managers. 2 lines listing dates.

T.8. Jolliffe South Washington Street Winchester

Democratic call for broad road improvements in Virginia

The Democratic party urges widening road works to all public roads, contrasting with the Republicans who favor only essential boulevards. It cites Senator Byrd's 40 000 mile farm to market plan funded by gasoline and license taxes, claiming major benefits for farmers and tax relief, while criticizing Major Wise. Vote straight Democratic ticket as endorsement.

Democratic Party Republican Party Byrd Virginia Major Wise

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