DailyTimeCapsule brief
January 17, 1931
The story of January 17, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On January 17, 1931, one archived headline reported: "INCOME TAX RETURNS INCREASED 2,500,805; Revenue Bureau Closed the Bulk Without Change Last Year-- 4,728 Cases Appealed." The archive note adds: From Jan 1 to Dec 11, 1930. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "BILL DRAFTED TO CUT CITY'S BASIC TAX RATE; Measure Backed by Berry and Walker if Promptly Passed Would Reduce Levy 7 Points." A third item noted: "TOPICS OF THE TIMES." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On January 17, 1931, one archived headline reported: "INCOME TAX RETURNS INCREASED 2,500,805; Revenue Bureau Closed the Bulk Without Change Last Year-- 4,728 Cases Appealed." The archive note adds: From Jan 1 to Dec 11, 1930. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On January 17, 1931, one archived headline reported: "BILL DRAFTED TO CUT CITY'S BASIC TAX RATE; Measure Backed by Berry and Walker if Promptly Passed Would Reduce Levy 7 Points." The archive note adds: Bd of Estimate approves Comptroller Berry's bills making possible transfer of funds to general fund, enabling reductions in basic tax rate. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On January 17, 1931, one archived headline reported: "TOPICS OF THE TIMES." The archive note adds: Brit Broadcasting Corp issues booklet on pronunciation. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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