Word: unless
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...fair and effective progressive income tax and a huge perpetual reserve of tax-exempt bonds could not exist side by side. Those who earn their livelihood from Government should bear the same tax burden as those who earn their livelihood in private employment." The President reminded Congress that unless it acts before March 15. salaries paid by quasi-public bodies like the Port of New York Authority will, by last year's decision of the Supreme Court, be subject to Federal income tax retroactively for three years. He urged a simple act (instead of a Constitutional Amendment...
...Unless reports are false Japan is already fortifying the Carolines...
Publisher Hearst took it over from its printer and paper company in 1934, in a deal which presumably permitted him to ignore its back debts unless it made money. In 1937 he got Butterick Co.'s 68-year-old Delineator the same way, rolled the two magazines into one. But admen last year bought only slightly more than two-thirds as much Pictorial lineage...
...organizes Vigilance Committees to spy in pubs. He threatens to fire the schoolmaster unless he gives up his Protestant sweetheart. He badgers a spirited girl (Jessica Tandy) who will not knuckle under. Finally, he attempts to override the law. But he goes too far-the worm of a schoolmaster turns, the police inspector gives as good as he gets. the defiant girl stands her ground. Shaughnessy foments an uproar which it takes all the bluff diplomacy of the old Canon to quell...
...chain outside the entrance locks in cars for the night unless removed by 8 o'clock. "We have to rush right out after dinner," four staunch backers of the drive chorused about the lock...