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December 16, 1932
The Butler County Press
Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio
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In the lame duck session of Congress in Washington, D.C., prohibition repeal is narrowly defeated in the House but expected to pass overwhelmingly in the new Congress. Labor pushes for economy act repeal, unemployment relief appropriations, a low beer tax, and opposes sales tax extension amid ongoing unemployment issues.
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Defeat of Repeal By Narrow Margin Insures Early Victory Over "Noble Experiment"
Relief, Economy Act and Sales Tax Other Vital Issues in Short Session Now Under Way.
Washington, D. C. (ILNS)—While prohibition repeal went down to defeat in the house on the first day of the lame duck session of congress, labor forces and political leaders alike look for modification before Christmas.
Defeat of the repeal move was by a margin so narrow as to assure early victory. There is a possibility the measure may be revived in the present session, but whether that is the case or not it is certain that repeal will slide through the new congress by an overwhelming majority.
But modification and repeal are not the only issues faced by the lame duckers. They will be confronted with labor's demands for repeal of the economy act and for huge appropriations for unemployment relief.
December has brought no fresh discouragement in unemployment figures, but it apparently is bringing little that is bright. The month's figures are not yet available, but advance estimates indicate that employment is on a seasonal basis, with fluctuations accounted for not by revival of business, but by seasonal demands.
It is apparent already that in relation to modification there will be a contest over the tax to be levied. Labor is standing for a tax that will permit the widest possible sale of real beer, yet yield large revenue. Its position is that the tax must not exceed $6 a barrel, but some congressional advocates of modification for taxation are working for a $7.50 tax, which would place beer beyond the reach of most workers.
In addition to these battles there will be a battle over the sales tax, with labor opposing any extension of the sales tax principle, already too firmly embedded in the taxing structure.
These are but some of the contests looming in the first days of the lame duck session. That much needed legislation will be delayed because of political maneuvering seems certain, but labor will crowd for enactment of as much of its program as can possibly be forced through.
Relief, Economy Act and Sales Tax Other Vital Issues in Short Session Now Under Way.
Washington, D. C. (ILNS)—While prohibition repeal went down to defeat in the house on the first day of the lame duck session of congress, labor forces and political leaders alike look for modification before Christmas.
Defeat of the repeal move was by a margin so narrow as to assure early victory. There is a possibility the measure may be revived in the present session, but whether that is the case or not it is certain that repeal will slide through the new congress by an overwhelming majority.
But modification and repeal are not the only issues faced by the lame duckers. They will be confronted with labor's demands for repeal of the economy act and for huge appropriations for unemployment relief.
December has brought no fresh discouragement in unemployment figures, but it apparently is bringing little that is bright. The month's figures are not yet available, but advance estimates indicate that employment is on a seasonal basis, with fluctuations accounted for not by revival of business, but by seasonal demands.
It is apparent already that in relation to modification there will be a contest over the tax to be levied. Labor is standing for a tax that will permit the widest possible sale of real beer, yet yield large revenue. Its position is that the tax must not exceed $6 a barrel, but some congressional advocates of modification for taxation are working for a $7.50 tax, which would place beer beyond the reach of most workers.
In addition to these battles there will be a battle over the sales tax, with labor opposing any extension of the sales tax principle, already too firmly embedded in the taxing structure.
These are but some of the contests looming in the first days of the lame duck session. That much needed legislation will be delayed because of political maneuvering seems certain, but labor will crowd for enactment of as much of its program as can possibly be forced through.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Prohibition Repeal
Lame Duck Session
Unemployment Relief
Economy Act
Sales Tax
Beer Tax
Labor Demands
Where did it happen?
Washington, D. C.
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Washington, D. C.
Event Date
December
Story Details
Prohibition repeal defeated narrowly in House on first day of lame duck session, but expected to pass in new Congress; labor demands economy act repeal, unemployment relief, low beer tax under $6/barrel, opposes sales tax extension amid seasonal unemployment without business revival.