Putnam patriot., 1928-05-17

gress His splendid vision Of the
needs of the nation In flood control
work was at that time seen and has
since been shown in bis support of the
food control bill, which has passed
the House and which included the
Sacramento project
Hoover for president and Til
son for vice-president would make a
strong ticket. The geographieal
position of Tilson, coming as he does
from New England is good. He has
a background of ability coupled with
a grasp of national needs. We sug-
gest John O. Tilson for the nomina-
ton of vice-president on the republic
can ticket"
Benefits Lumbermen
/ Rates on lumber in carloads to
points in Connecticut and Rhode Is
land charged by New York, New Ha-
ven and Hartford Railroad We're
found by the interstate commerce
commission 10 be unreasonable but
not otherwise unlawful Reasonable
rates were prescribed and PREPARATION
awarded, The Blanchard Lumber
Company. Inc.
The points concerned with the new
rates are, New Haven, Putnam, Will
mantle, Avon, Kingston, and others.
Repeal Estate Tax
The termination Of the estate tax
through an amendment added to the
revenue bill and tax reduction mea-
sure now before the Senate is the
hope of Senator Hiram Bingham
Senator Bingham states that he is
of the opinion the federal estate tax
should be repealed, and in order TO
effect this he will ask the Senator
TO amend the revenue act SO as TO pro
vide that there viii be no federal levy
upon property transferred from one
person to another by death.
If the Senate does not approve Of
this amendment, Senator Bingham
will propose a further amendment
whereby the federal estate tax rate
win be graduated downward and the
return Of eighty per cent Of the feder-
al tax to those states having state in
heritance tax win be discontinued.
Senator Bingham Is hopeful of hay
ing his first amendment approved by
the Senate, but if this effort fails, he
will endeavor to have the amendment
providing for the reduction Of the
rate accepted, he states.
No Consideration
In view Of Senator George j.
McLean's declination Be- succeed him
self in the Senate. Congressman John
%. Tilson Of New Haven, when ques-
toned whether he would accept the
nomination for Senator's place, said
that he had not given the matter his
consideration.
II have been hoping that Senator
Mclean would decide to accept re-
nomination but have been too busily
occupied with food control legislation
to give the matter any consideration"
the floor leader Of the House said.
II feel that if he accepts the nomina-
ton he will be elected"
Representative +. Hart Fem when
asked whether he would accept the
senate nomination said: 81 have not
given the matter the slightest consi-
Iteration. | am for the nomination
of Senator Mclean and for bis re-
election which I am sure will follow
his denomination. Connecticut, the
republican party and the country can
not afford TO lose Senator McLean's
exceptional services
Naval Academy
The number Of Connecticut youths
receiving training in the naval acad.
envy at Annapolis will be increased
from twenty-one to twenty-eight
next July under ruling contained
in the naval appropriation bill Tor
the fiscal year ending June 30, 1879.
That section Of the bill providing for
the appointment Of seven additional
Connecticut youths has already been
approved By both houses Of Congress,
and navy officials have advised Con-
.necticut Congressman that they arc
each entitled TO nominate one more
resident Of Connecticut for admission
to the naval academy.
Under the present regulations, each
Senator and Representative Of Con-
neeticut is permitted TO keep three
vacancies at Annapolis filled. Under
the provision passed by Congress, the
number Of vacancies viii be increased
10 four for each Congressman.
The regular school term at Anna
polis begins July 10, and officials OF
the navy department have Informed
Connecticut Congressman that 70
avail themselves Of the increase IN
the membership Of the academy au-
thorized by the naval bill, they will
have to present to the department be-
fore May 25 the names Of Conneeti-
cut youths eligible 70 take the spe-
cial entrance examination on June IL.
With the retirement Of Senator
George p. Mclean from the Senator
ial race. Connecticut Democrats have
splendid opportunity to win one Of
the Connecticut seats in the United
States Senate next November, Senat--
or Peter G. Gerry Of Rhode Island
believes. Senator McLean's decision
tn retire will prove TO be Of great as
sistance 10 the Democratic cause ~
the Nutmeg state, according 10 the
Rhode Island Senator.
with Senator Mclean out Of the
race, and the name Of a Democratic
Senatorial candidate on the same bal
lot with that Of AL Smith, Connecticut
Democrats have a good chance TO re-
place Senator Mclean with a number
Of their own party" Senator Gerry
declared when questioned.
This same sentiment was voiced y
the Office Of Senator David !. Walsf
OF Massachusetts, who Is an intimate
friend Of Senator Mclean.
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