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PAGE 2 TAX QUESTION I TRYING SOLONS Deadlock Feared In Raising! Revenue For Fulfilling The | MacLean School Act J DISPUTE OVER METHOD! By M. L. SHIPMAN RALEIGH, April 14.?Either a hopeless deadlock over the revenue bill or the levy of a sales tax on luxuries. Such was the feeling of Capitol observers as the Legislature rapidly approaches the hundredth day of the present session. There was no indication that the Senate ' * ? - -e thdt. wouia recede lrum ju> ^usiuuu a ten million dollar equalization fund was the best that can be done for schools this year. Even as the Senate movement was gaining momentum the House was appropriating eighteen and one-half million dollars, almost double the amount of the Senate proposal for the support of schools. Efforts of Senator Hendren. of Forsyth county, to resuscitate the Day general sales tax failed, and instead of increasing the chances of a compromise on the Hinsdale luxury tax bill, it apparently solidified the oppositions, which had defeated both propositions by the narrowest margin. Nor did there appear at the beginning of the fourteenth week of the Legislature any indication that the House would weaken in its demand for a State supported six month school term. Even those members of the Senate who had felt that at the last minute Representative MacLean might consent to an increased equalization fund, as he had done in two previous sessions of the Legislature, doubted that he put tlnough such a program in the House, even if he were so minded and the news from him was that he was not. Supporters of the general sales tax in the House, led by Representative Day. of Onslow, complained " m fV,n that tne unite a opposition 01 uk editors of the State had net given them a fail- chance to have the matter discussed by their constituents. Some of them feel that if the Legislature could recess for a month that they would have an opportunity to educate their constituents, and that upon reconvening either the Hinsdale luxury sales tax or the Day general sales tax bill ( would go through without serious opposition. In line with this school cf thought Representative Day took to the air in a direct appeal to the people of the State. He declared ^?-? that the only hope for the small counties is in the MacLean act as he said Governor Gardner's road consolidation act would not provide the necessary relief. The feeling cf House members that the MacLean act must stand has intensified as reports from their constituents continue to pour in, but how to provide the demanded tax relief is a problem for which they have been unable to evolve a better solution than a sales tax. At least that is the way they talk. They admit that there is serious objection to such taxes, and that unless an emergency exists it would be indefensible, but they say that they are faced with a condition and not a theory. The one argument in its favor is that it would furnish the revenue by as painless process as it is possible with taxation. At any rate while the Senate was debating the sales tax, the House was completing all legislation necessary fcr putting the MacLean act into effect. It had already passed a machinery act for putting it into operation followed by a revenue bill that would measurably make provision for starting cut on a new road and followed it up with the passage of an appropriation bill authorizing the spending of the money. All of this legislation has been dumped into the Senate hopper and it is now up to that body to make the next move. Its first move was to reject all sales taxes and to propose a ten million dollar equalization fund. If the Senate stands pat, then it appeared that a deadlock was inevitable. 1J i-T .. ,14. 4.-U? wnau wuuia ue iiie rtrsuio 11 unc Legislature adjourns without passage of a revenue bill? If appropriations were made for the ensuing two years upon the basis of the existing revenue bill, then the whole issue would be taken back home for settlement at the polls. However, this is not the idea of House members who would welcome a recess. They would prefer to leave matters in status quo, go back home for a month, and then have Governor Gardner call a special session. Their idea is that this would insure victory for the MacLean act, which would, under existing conditions, make a sales tax of some kind mandatory. Their idea, too, is that this would afford time in which to levy a more equitable sales tax. So intensifield had become the feeling in the House that the MacLean act must stand, that hope of securing its direct repeal had been abandoned. The best that those opposing sales taxes could hope for was to let the enactment of the principle stand on the legislative records, and to carry it out as far as Warren ton, North Cart THINGS THAT By GENE pEACh MUST FEEBL PICK I /S't}v^*' iNIEft.WATK? they felt that existing conditions will permit. This could be done by increasing the school equalization fund, adding a section that "all laws and classes of laws in conflict be repealed," but MacLean act supporters claimed this would be nullification and that they could not consent to such procedure. Lacking adtuate data upon which to levy sufficient taxes upon corporations, power campanies, tobacco manufacturers and other sources from which the Legislature might feel could carry the burden of a Statewide six months school term, the House majority came to the conclusion that the sales tax offered the only way out. Two years hence times may be better, and certainly tvinro will he more adeauate data, M1V1 V <T ??? -4- . for assuredly the question that has kept the Legislature in session nearly four months will be discussed in detail on the stump in the next campaign. There has been no doubt the least politically minded that the present session of the Legislature has brewed the livest campaign issue in years. Not one of the members fails to realize that no matter what he does, he will have to defend his record, even if he does not run for re-election. While inserting the largest amount ever appropriated for support public schools, the House showed its economy streak by carving appropriations for State institutions to the bone, and held them there with exception of the Morganton hospital for the insane for which the appropriation was slightly increased from the first recommendation. Even with all the slashing, it was estimated that the amounts carried in the appropriation bill was a million dollars at least more than the most optomistic estimates as to the yield of the revenue bill it passed with the general sales tax included. Interest in the revenue bill has been so intense that not much attention has been given to the political side the developments. One of the interesting speculations has been the activity of Jcsephus Daniels, editor of the RaLeigh News and Observer. He has not confined his activities to writing editorials, but has been in the thick of the fight from the beginning, with the result that no matter what is the outcome he has made himself a political factor that must be reckoned with. I Not only that but he has taken to I the air nightly with resumes of legislative happenings. Thousands all over this and other states have listened to his talks. He has already been suggested as candidate for Governor, and if he got into the race, he would have strong support. He has not said anything about it, but he has strong backing. The Wake county grand jury's indictment of twelve persons for fraudulent voting in the recent auditorium election also started political discussion. Scandals with Raleigh city elections have furnished diversion to the State for years. There was little doubt among the Democratic members of the House (but that Republicans would seek to capitalize on the latest allegations of fraud. There has been no doubt but that the contest by Pritchard was instituted more for the purpose of starting political thunder than for obtaining the seat held by Senator Bailey. All of which indicates that if the Legislature ever does quit, the State is in for more political mud slinging. Dry Cleaning Best Method For Safety If winter clothing is to be protected from damage by moths, precautions must be taken in early spring. Dry cleaning offers the saf THI NEVER HAPPEN BYRNES T SHc A \ WIFEY? \ < HA^/E BEEN \ .E. MlNlDEP TO j You out / l I COUl-P HAVE / EH A <?lRL \ HER FOR THE j \ME PRlCEl__^ 5^ ial Cartoon Co n V. I est method of protection. "Our experience indicates that dry cleaning is the safest method of taking care of woolen garments," says Mrs. Cornelia C. Morris, district home agent of the State College extension service. "For a small sum extra the cleaner will mothproof the woolen fabrics and thusi insure them against damage during! the summer. Tar paper bags and cedar chests are safe only when clean garments are placed in them If the moths have already laid their eggs, the larvae will hatch cut and destroy the fabric no matter how carefully the garments are packed away. Before storing clothing, each garment should be thoroughly , beaten, cleaned and aired." The storage closets should also I WHAT YOtJ OAK I F'0n" $1,1 II This is the price of the Two-D 5f and delivered in Warrenton i ? $1,091.00. Four-Door Sedan or Custom Sedan $1,171.00. All c rear bumpers, shock absorber ' tube and tire lock. Here are some of th features that make 1 "an inexpensive ver H. P. V-it O C/A advantage in cars notable engine as developed by Oi dependability. Smooth, e SYNCRO-MESH TRA found only in costly cars in the Oakland. 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In addition, there are some excellent products on the market that may be ! used for spraying the garments and and blankets to prevent moth damage. Some of them are guaranteed. When the garments are stored, inspect them frequently for moth damage. Reduction of Hours Most Effective Way To Aid Jobseekers NEW YORK, April 14.?The most effective single measure that could be taken aganst unemployment is to make the five-day week universal is the conclusion of William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, in a study of the shorter workday appearing in the current issue of the Harvard Business Review. Mr. Green summarizes the his- J tory of labor's efforts to shorten hours as productivity increased and cites the recent study of the National Industrial Conference Board as authority for the statement that in the manufacturing plants investigated it was found that the advantages of the five-day week outweighed the disadvantages. ' That failure to reduce hours of work in proportion to other progress has contributed to unemployment is evident from widespread provisions for part-time work, rotation of force and similar provisions to make employment go round," says Mr. Green. "Many companies have put in the fiveday week as an emergency measure." After asserting that the five-day week was the most important single step that could be taken to relieve unemployment, Mr. Green declares ~ i i - i l YOU KNOW 1 GET IN THE I .\XI) V-8 m Delivered | Equipped oor Sedan or Coupe, equipped and Henderson. Sport Coupe Convertible Coupe $1,111.00. ars equipped with front and s, 5 wire wheels, extra tire, ie typical distinctive the new Oakland V-8 sion of the finest": rE?Long a recognized major : for performance, the V-type tkland balances brilliance with :ven power at all speeds. XSMISSION ? Heretofore , Syncro-Mesh is now standard Cashless, quiet ? permitting a flfort or annoyance. New quiet is a delight. 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Production is a livejmittee, announced today the J| ling that finds new methods of mittee would continue its Work^| Town volition, or under compul- ing the penod of the unempw I L Pressure brought on any one emergency and is not plan^i oint forces all other factors to suspend. - 1 leet a situation. Demand of work- He said today, on the basis of -.1 rs for higher standards has been ports received from all parts of "M stimulus to industry to find more country, that the general tend* Eficient methods. employment conditions is favor** "The rapid mechanization of in- President Hoover he said, w<J usS witMn recent years has appoint a man of broad expert lade possible a far greater reduc- as permanent director of the Sta* on in hours of work than has ac- ?ation Committee, which will ,J aally taken place. The production sist of four Cabinet members. f the average worker in industry Woods announced today that t^l as increased far more rapidly in (total of all contracts for public a* tie decade since 1919 than in any 1 semi-public construction awa* ^ ^ VfttrA I r<in/iA locf 1 -i. - | Warren ton, that the introduction of the shorter d work-week would absorb the job- s] less. He also argues that the short- 1 ^ er workday would mean increasing n leisure, opportunity for culture and jf an increasing time for the wage- f( earner to assume the resporisibili- t] ties of citizenship. 0: "No group of citizens should be t] forced to restrict their lives to in- jj dustrial problems and environments Sj but each should have opportunity p fcr a rounded, balanced life," he n adds. pj Tracing the history of the short- a ening of the work period from 1822, e: when millwrights and machinists demanded that they be permitted d to work only from 6 a. m. to 6 p. m., n with an hour for breakfast and an ^ hour for dinner, Mr. Green points ^ out that as machine power and c methods of production have been - . .. Ii improved the output of tne mai- ^ vidual has increased. As the work- Q ers were able to do more work in less time hours gradually decreased, m from 12 to 10, then from 10 to 8. ~ Then the six day week came in, to | be followed by the Saturday half holiday, and later, in some industries, the five-day week. "Each step has been contested by employers on the grounds of expense, upsetting of customary regulations and decreased output," says Mr. Green. "Yet since both work Renew Your Health By Purification Any physician will tell you that "Perfect Purification of the Sys- I tem is Nature's Foundation of | Perfect Health."^ Why not rid | yourself of chronic ailments that B are undermining your vitality? Purify your entire system by taking a thorough course of Calotabs, ?once or twice a week for several weeks?and see how Nature rewards you with health. Calotabs purify the blood by activating the liver, kidneys, stomach and bowels. In 10 cts. and 35 cts Oorl-r o-oo. All flrvc* IpTS. ( A I RE] Giti: At Warrenton, North Close of Bus; y Loans and DiscountsUnited States Bonds .. All Other Stocks and Banking House Furniture and Fixture Cash in Vault and Ar tory Banks Checks for Clearing a Cash Items (Items He Other Real Estate ? Total Capital Stock Paid In Surplus Fund Undivided Profits (Ne Reserved for Interest Reserved for Deprecii , Other Deposits Subjec Deposits Due State c thereof: Secured ? Demand Certificates o: Cashier's Checks Outs Certified Checks Outs Savings Deposits (Due Reserved for Continge Total State of North Carolin 1' County of Warren. R. T. Watson, Presid rector of the Citizens day, and, being duly s report is true to the be Sworn to and subscril this the 4th day of Ap MARY E (Seal) My com. expires Sept k tner penoa 01 wiuuu we uaw |omvt. ^wcuilci i bLanasnoTi? ecordt? $1,084,000,000. W PROTECTION I The day-by-day work of a life time, given to I building a business, may be swept away in hours time by a fire. Good will is the only I thing that can't burn, but your good will not profit you very much if you are not in a position to carry on. That's when insurance comes f j i" BE PREPARED l\ I CITIZENS INSURANCE 8 HI (I IR. T. WATSON, President; PAUL B. BELL, Manager Warren ton, N. O. FIRE - LIFE LIABILITY ? BONDS I Consult your Insurance Agent as you would your Doctor or i a Lawyer >ORT OF THE CONDITION zens Bank i Carolina, to the Corporation Commission at the 1 iness on the 25th Day of March, 1931. RESOURCES $297,965.57 IK K/lfi AA i * h Bonds 25,080.00 17,402.79 !S 1.00 | nounts Due from Approved Deposi 75,017.12 I nd Transit Items 683.42 Id Over 24 Hours) 143.36 628.86 $432,470.56 LIABILITIES $ 20,000.00 1 50,000.00 t Amount) 7,215.25 2,238.85 ation 3,766.13 <! t to Check 164,420.61 >f North Carolina and Any Official 8,075.07 f Deposit (Due in less than 30 days) 13,681.85 tanding 185.77 I 288.40 canaing on or After 30 Days) 154,598.63 ncies 8,000.00 I $432,470.56 I ent, E. S. Allen, Director, and C. R. Rodwell, DiBank, each personally appeared before me this worn, each for himself, says that the foregoing st of his knowledge and belief. bed before me R. T. WATSON, ril, 1931. President I E.S. ALLEN, '<' Director Notary Public. c> r. RODWELL, ;. 4, 1932. Director I
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