F D R Tugs At Purse String To Trim Expense
President Roosevelt moves to cut government spending to fit next year’s income. He reviews department estimates after Warm Springs talks and calls for economy without harming the recovery program.
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1934
Page
5
President Roosevelt moves to cut government spending to fit next year’s income. He reviews department estimates after Warm Springs talks and calls for economy without harming the recovery program.
The discussion notes a growing federal relief debt that will not shrink this year and may rise. Business leaders via the United States Chamber of Commerce urge a balanced budget as a condition for renewed confidence. They seek limits on federal spending in areas competing with private business ahead of the president's 1935 balance goal.
The 1934 medical year saw rising focus on expanding care access, with the Roosevelt advisory board formed to advise on medical security. Notable events included the Dionne quintuplets, Nobel winners for liver therapy in pernicious anemia, and major epidemics like infantile paralysis and dysentery. Advances covered gland hormones and antihormones balance, serum developments for polio and other diseases, and active principles from adrenal and pineal glands, with vitamin isolation and nutrition research sharpening as well.
The piece surveys medical progress from antiseptics like phenyl mercuric nitrate to anti dotes such as sodium formaldehyde sulphoxylate and new surgical procedures for hypertension and thyroid issues. It notes devices for internal illumination and delicate thermocouples, plus trends like fewer cases of chirososis, epidemic diarrhea, cirrhosis, malaria, and pellagra. It recalls deaths of Dr. William H. Welch and Dr. Theobald, marking losses of leading physicians.
In Nicholas Georgia on December 26 an armed Black individual hid inside a log smokehouse to avoid arrest for competing. After officers fired bullets and used tear gas and hazardous material charges, the structure burned and the suspect emerged and was captured. An officer and Sheriff Courson were wounded. The man was taken to Coffee County jail.
Smith from the Rockefeller Institute first proved insects spread disease. A citation by the American Legion honored Drs William J. Mayo and Charles H. Mayo, presented by President Roosevelt who praised medical science. The U S has won every Olympiad since 1896 revival.
An executive from a major New York department store marvels at the 1945 Dodge, noting its high value and surprising low cost. He believes the car's quality yet affordable price will surprise many experts and shoppers alike.
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