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Domestic News March 9, 1948

The Daily Alaska Empire

Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska

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Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon urges Federal income tax reduction and relief this year, endorsing proposals by Studebaker's Paul C. Hoffman to lower inheritance taxes, broaden the tax base, and adopt community property principles. (WASHINGTON, March 9)

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Senator Morse Urges Reduction in Taxes

WASHINGTON, March 9.—(AP)—Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon came out today for a Federal income tax reduction. He said he is convinced the people of the country want some form of tax relief this year.

Morse urged consideration of the tax cutting recommendations made by President Paul C. Hoffman of the Studebaker Corporation.

Said Morse: "These proposals cover amendments to the tax law I offered at the last session of Congress." The Senator added that this would mean the lowering of inheritance tax rates, broadening the tax base and adopting the community property principle in which husband and wife divide income for tax purposes.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Economic

What keywords are associated?

Senator Morse Tax Reduction Federal Income Tax Inheritance Tax Community Property

What entities or persons were involved?

Senator Wayne Morse Of Oregon President Paul C. Hoffman Of The Studebaker Corporation

Where did it happen?

Washington

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Washington

Event Date

March 9

Key Persons

Senator Wayne Morse Of Oregon President Paul C. Hoffman Of The Studebaker Corporation

Event Details

Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon advocated for a Federal income tax reduction, stating the public desires tax relief this year. He recommended considering tax cutting proposals by President Paul C. Hoffman, which align with Morse's prior amendments to lower inheritance tax rates, broaden the tax base, and adopt the community property principle for dividing husband and wife income for tax purposes.

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