Search Nevada County Historical Archive
Enter a name, company, place or keywords to search across this item. Then click "Search" (or hit Enter).
To search for an exact phrase, use "double quotes", but only after trying without quotes. To exclude results with a specific word, add dash before the word. Example: -Word.

Collection: Newspapers > Nevada City Nugget

February 13, 1939 (4 pages)

Go to the Archive Home
Go to Thumbnail View of this Item
Go to Single Page View of this Item
Download the Page Image
Copy the Page Text to the Clipboard
Don't highlight the search terms on the Image
Show the Page Image
Show the Image Page Text
Share this Page - Copy to the Clipboard
Reset View and Center Image
Zoom Out
Zoom In
Rotate Left
Rotate Right
Toggle Full Page View
Flip Image Horizontally
More Information About this Image
Get a Citation for Page or Image - Copy to the Clipboard
Go to the Previous Page (or Left Arrow key)
Go to the Next Page (or Right Arrow key)
Page: of 4  
Loading...
Nevada City Nugget $05 Broad Street. Phone 36, A Legal Newspaper, as defined by statute. Printed and Published at Nevada City. _ H. M. LEETE af eee Editor and Publisher _ Nevada City, One year ( SUBSCRIPTION RATES Published Semi-Weekly; Monday and Friday at California, and entered, as mail matter of the second class in the postoffice at Nevada City, under Act of Congress, March 3, PENN GROG Ys ie ees $2.50 Clear The Air! Court—are: under fire. I. M. Golden: “* Ugly rumors of corruption in high places are in the air— and citizens of California and the nation are aroused. Alameda County Grand Jury hears testimony that the scales of justice have been tipped by the weights of money in cases}: of convicts seeking clemency. Nationally, judges of most honorable position— including a justice of the United States Court of Appeals, the highest judicial body, ee the Supreme The very nature of justice forbids an advance verdict of opinion in such cases. It is the province of the judiciary alone to arrive at just conclusions in accordance with the facts. But the kernel of circumstance is that the judiciary of a true democracy must be inviolate. The courts of America are the last resort of justice for the rich and the poor, the strong and the weak. In the words of San Francisco’s Superior Judge Justice is seldom well done when administered behind closed doors, because favoritism and impropriety seek darkness. The rule should be the open door rather than the closed.”” And in a similar vein, Superior Judge Frank H. : Dunne addressed the Advisorv Pardon Board in Sacramento: “I believe that every prisoner in San Quentin or Folsom is satisfied he would be freed if he had money or political influence, and in the order here mentioned.” Those are strong, thoughtful opinions—and opinions to be heeded. The foundation of American Democracy is the unimpeachable integrity of its judiciary. California has had governors who have recognized that the life blood of' freedom flows through incorruptible judicial machinery —governors _. who whatever their politics, bound themselves by the sole yardstick of fitness for office when appointing judges. It is the duty of American officialism and of the American bar to see to it that the judicial house is put in order. It is the demand of the American people that the doors ‘courts be opened and the unsavory air of suspicion and corruption be dispelled.—Contributed. The of the MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1939 “GIVEN INCOME. TAX DEDUCTIONS When making out their income tax returns car owners are entitled by law to certain deductions for sums paid out ‘or losses sustained in connection *with the ownership and operation of automobiles, it is pointed out by the California State Automobile Association. Substantially the same ‘deductions are permitted under the federal insonal income tax law. Federal tax returns. must be made by March 15 and state tax returns by April 15. Deductible items are summarized by the automobile association as follows: All Sims paid during the calendar year as registration fees, vehicle license ‘fees, personal property taxes, and) municipal taxes. Interest on money borrowed for the purchase of an automobile. The amount of financing charges on automobiles -purchased which covers the interest on the loan, when specicifally set forth in the conJust Wonpersi tract, but not the amount covering the, premium on insurance to protect the finance company’s interest. ReSenue Bonds Again posed revenue bond projects. At last year’s November election, California voters defeated the so-called Garrison Revenue Bond Act by'a decisive “*No” majority of nearly a million ballots. Itwas one of the most badly*beaten measures at the General 'Election—defeated in public ownership communities by an even greater margin than the state as a whole, despite the fact that its backers had heralded it as a public ownership proposal. Sponsors of the Garrison Act, however, again have introduced the bill in the legislature and will press for its enactment when the lawmakers reassemble at Sacramento next month. In disregarding the mandate of the voters, curiously enough, they advance the argument most commonly advanc* -ed by dictators—that the people were misled by malicious ‘propaganda and didn’t know: what was good for them. Undoubtedly there was propaganda both for and against the Revenue Bond Act. There is always propaganda in campaign seasons. But the most flagrant deception we recall was the contention of proponents of the act that revenue bond projects authorized under the proposal, would be financed ly by revenues of the projects—without any possibility of burdening the taxpayer. That contention was made in face of “the fact that concealed well down in the text of the act was authorization for the transfer of public tax funds to the proIn our opinion, members of the legislature will do well to ales the example of the people back home and vote “No” ‘when the rejuvenated Garrison Act comies before them. _ long as the act provides for reducing the required vote for bond issues from two-thirds to a bare majority—regardless of whether they are revenue bonds or general obligation bonds »—California voters will render a thumbs down verdict. The Garrison Act makes it easier to get into debt and harder to get ‘out; that fact is indisputable. And California doesn’t want that of legislation.—Contributed., : ‘So IN NATIVE OF _ SWEETLAND PASSES Bia Huber, ne native of Sweetd where she was born’ January 861, died last night at the home her son, George Huber, in Grass Was ‘married to Joseph Nevada. City in 1876, Only their six children survive. Services will . be held at two grandchildren, Virginia Mason, Nevada City, Frank Huber, Visalia and George Huber, Jr., Grass Valley, also a sister, Hattie Stites of Marysville. Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Ivey motored three miles below Davis Sunday to meet their niece, Mrs, Nadine Sutton Smith, and return ‘her here for a two weeks visit. Her husband was bringing her to this city from the bay region when his car broke down and Dr. bead made the ioe to bring her . “Youth Delinquency.” A good num{. the young people. Students and the Per Hitler; if there ever was one. know that our the Seven Monsters. Persecution and Aggression. ‘Uncle Silas says: age stamps in cellophane.” I-wonder if you have not won Our kind regards, I] Duce dear, You didn’t make that threatened speech Which we had braced ourselves to hear; ' For this the wide world’s gratitude Should follow you, I really think— In all the boresome chain of “‘talks,’’ Yours was the golden missing link. I wonder what will happen when the captains, kings and noisy dictators have gone to receive their well wards; will their victimized dupes, enjoy a season of calm, and uridisturbed rest while Father Time is establishing a better order of things upon this distracted planet of ours? When the last strident speech has been spoken And the last hymn of hate has been sung, When the last diatribe has been uttered And the last bitter taunt has been flung, When the war machines rust in the trenches And earth's haughty standards are down, When Hitler is strumming a Jew’s-harp And F. D. adjusting a crown— Will the dupers and duped both together, Lie prone for an.aeon or two, While Chronos is vanquishing Chaos And mapping: earth's courses anew? wonder at ‘the egomaniacal reasoning indulged in by however it is often relieved by stray glints of naive childishness which are almost refreshing. For instance, he believes that what he and his neophytes business but their own—a rare sample of immature thinlirc. Again the proud dictator wishes to know how much money the United States government gives its churches. Surely a man of his boasted eae; are not subsidized, that the government merely pr s them from destruction and desecration at the hands of vandals; and that every individual over here is free to select and practice his own preferred form of religion and is amply protected in this inherent right. I wonder why some clever dramatist, preferably Disney, doesn't write an extravaganza, titled, Ink Black and Of course there are more than seven monsters in the world today, but the names . would are, Ignorance, Superstition, Bigotry, Injustice, Intolerance, merited “kultur” “I’m mighty glad they don't wrap post—A: MERRIAM CONNER. redo, is nobody’s should Walt ; select ~~” ANSWERS SUMMONS Mrs. Louisa Merrill, native of Nevada City died at the home of her son in Ypba City at five o’clock yesterday morning from an illness of several months. She was about 80 years of age. Mrs. Merrill was the
sister of Mrs. Mary Guenther of Boulder street. She leaves four daughters, Leitha, Josephine, May and Bertha, and a son Franklin, all natives of this city. There are also a number of nieces, nephews and grand children in Nevada City and Grass Valley. Her husband passed away a number of years ago and is buried in Sacramento. She will ,be buried beside him when funeral services are completed, Known. and loved for her many kindly deeds and pleasing personality her passing saddens many friends and relatives. EPWORTH LEAGUE The Nevada City Epworth League composed of high school students held a very interesting meeting Sunday night. They discussed a problem that concerns ‘all the young people. ber of students were present. The tote will be continued next Sunday night and-definite action will be taken to provide recreation for FILMS DEVELOPED 95¢ 8 glossy. neverfade ‘‘Paratone Pints and two 5x7 doubleweight professional enlargements 25c “coin. Reprints 2¢ ‘Hach—Fast : Service PARAMOUNT STUDIOS Box 1016, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Antomobile insurance on cars used for« business purposes. Uncompensated losses sustained by reason ‘of damage to automobiles used for business or pleasure. Damage paid for injuries to persons or for destruction of property, provided the automobile was being used for business at the time of the accident. Loss sustained when a car used for business is sold outright at a price less than its depreciated value. (Loss sustained where an automobile used for business is traded in for a new car cannot be deducted, but such loss can be considered as part of the cost when computing the depreciation for the ensuing year.) Where a purchaser of an automobile takes delivery out of state for use in this state even though it is purchased from a retailer in _ this state, or where the purchaser buys the car from a retailer outside the state and brings the car into California for use, the California Use Tax er and whatever tax is paid by the consumer under this act is deductible. All operating and maintenance expenses, including depreciation, on automobiles used wholly for business, or a pro rata share of such expenses representing business use where a passenger car is used for pleasure and business. Depreciation usually is figured at 20 per cent per annum, Where an employee receives an allowance or mileage from the employer for automobile operation, unless such allowance is declared as part of income no claim can be made by the employee for ‘deduction on acegount of operating expenses. Non-deductible items inelude the California and federal gasoline tax and the federal taxes on lubricating oil, tires, tubes, _ accessories, new cars and trucks. A federal ruling is that these taxes are imposed upon the manufacturer or distributor, not upon the consumer. No deduction can tbe made for the amount paid for an automobile used for either business or pleasure, this being a capital expenditure and sub‘ject to claim for depreciation where 'the automobile is used for business. Mrs. Clara Searfe was called to Hollywood Friday on account -of the serious illness of her son, George An operation will be necessary. Mrs. come tax law and the California per-. Act imposes a tax upon the consum-. a EXCESSIVE BLEEDING J. M. Hoff, who, it is stated was in a head one collission in a heavy snow storm just south of the Town Talk service station last Tuesday is suffering from excessive bleeding. He drove to Marysville last Tuesday after the accident and while in that city his nose started to bleed and he went to a physician and when it was found he could not stop the flow of blood he drove back to Jones Memorial Hospital in Grass Valley, alone. The hemorrhage was stopped but at times starts again. His son stated this morning that it had _ started again this morning, : 5S PIANO FOR SALE—Beautiful Spinet grand piano now in this vicinity to be closed out at once at a real bargain. Most any terms, Will take any musical instrument as part payment. For location and inspec‘tion privilege write C. F, Hendrick, Factory. Adjustor, Box 575, Walnut Creek, Calif. framework: and board floor and furnishing. $140 worth of material in it. For sale at $75 of which $50 must be cash. Inquire 236 Blake Street. 2-63te FURNISHED COTTAGES FOR RENT —Everything furnished including light and heat, Cain’s Auto Court, Sacramento Street. 1-303te FRUIT TREES, SHADE TREES, Berry Plants, Nut Trees, Ornamental Shrubs, Roses, Privet Hedge, Vines and all kinds of plants in large assortment, priced right. Fertilizer, peat moss, always on hand. Free Catalog. Gillet Nursery, Phone 170W, off upper Nevada St. 1-27-1moc MISS ALICE MOORE, Public Accountant, now has a desk in the offices of Mr. Thomas McCraney, Attorney, Masonic Building, Telephone 165. 1-231mp OAK AND MANZANITA WOOD— For Sale at WILLIS GREEN RANCH on San Juan Road. Marie Miller. 1-16-39-Imop Dry Wood & Dust Proof Coal We now have 3000 tier and cords of the finest dry wood available. If you are shopping for either bargains, high class No. 1 fuel, under shelter or outside, we have it. From $2.25 per tier up. BONDS FUEL CO. Grass Valley or Nevada City 149 Park Ave. Phone 476 12-30 tfe SEWING MACHINES, New and Used, Rents and Repairs on all makes. Vacuum Cleaners. See us first and save, SINGER SEWING MACHINE AGENCY, 203 Mill Ss:eet, Phone 404, Grass Valley. 12-1-38 lmoe REAL ESTATE WALTER H. DANIELS LICENSED BROKER Phone 521 P. O. BOX 501 Nevada City ‘Remodeling, Coat Relining, Hemstitching. Covered Buttons and Fur Work. ; NEVA BOREHAM Phone 404, Grass Valley 208 Mill . Scarfe herself has not been well. in ; the past three months. The news Quartz and Placer claim location came as a shock to her. notice blanks at the Nugget Office. Accept nothing less than the best .. and be sure you get the original Miller High Life.. the best beer from old Milwaukee. Here’ pew Se bacon BEWARE OF IMITATIONS! B This Gold Foil Neck as the gd * « 4 i a true brew. bears the name Miller High Life . .+ 2-134te » FOR SALE TENT HOUSE; Includes ~ J 9 yA