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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
1
Weekly analysis notes that tax cuts for individuals lag behind state budget retrenchment and warns exemptions may end next year. Proposals include repealing undistributed profits tax, flat 18 percent levy on large corporate income, extended loss deductions, and annual capital stock devaluation.
A study by the American Association of Relief Workers reports dire relief conditions across 35 states and two territories. It cites rat-infested homes, inadequate food grants, and wide state-by-state variations while urging continued federal grants to achieve a uniform system.
The notice outlines five brief items: Germany bans Sunday church services, calling radio a government institution. Louisiana sugar cane land may shift to artificial rubber. Hungary expected Nazi influence to rise after the election. New York Merchants Association notes a move to a five day work week.
Editorial notes 18 years of rising world wheat and cotton output reducing export surpluses, urging a global cooperative approach. Reports eight nations group and talks of London wheat conference plus Washington exploratory meet for export quotas. Highlights Japan and Russia influence and Mongolian buffers amid Asia tensions.
A column presents four quiz prompts about a U.S. senator’s stance on a Republican presidential nomination and a pianist’s canceled tour due to a heart condition, plus a Speedway Memorial Day result and a true-false Gallup poll query about the New Deal's impact on recovery.
The army launches a peacetime drive to recruit or re enlist 115000 for the next year due to expansion needs in the air corps and other branches. Campaign features 18 recruiting stations on wheels, posters, films, and radio to reach youths in rural and urban areas. The air corps aims to add 25180 troops, with 17000 of them expected to have high school education for aviation mechanic posts.
A Twentieth Century Fund study on U S distribution costs in 1929 breaks down the 38.5 billion dollars paid by consumers. It finds wholesalers earned modest profits across groceries, confectioneries, and dry goods and affirms wholesalers as an essential link in the distribution chain.
A U S peacetime program expands the fleet with a 773 million dollar appropriation and 74 vessels under way. The plan prioritizes capital ships including 15 battlewagons in service and two more on the way, with eight battleships not due until 1945 or 1946. New contracts total 23, and the navy projects major future ships such as two 35,000-ton battleships and several 45,000-ton plus vessels.
The item lists answers to Puzzlers 1 and 2, names Sen Arthur Vandenberg of Michigan and Ignace Paderewski, plus 3. Floyd Roberts who won last year's race was killed this year, and 4. False. Gallup finds 69 percent say business delaying recovery while 63 percent say the New Deal delays it too.
A veteran tied to motion pictures reports Greta Garbo in her homeland draws passion for her films but resentment at her aloofness. He recalls Garbo as a former hat model with photos showing little of the star she would become.
Cherie Nicholas notes a strong revival in hand crochet sweater styles for all occasions. New stitches like knot stitch create light, breathable garments ideal for warm days and layered looks. bold sleeves, buttoned shoulders, and crochet flowers highlight the season.
The article describes colorful Gypsy inspired attire with jingling jewelry and lace trimmed blouses. Skirts feature peasant fullness achieved by gathered material or circular hems, complemented by cummerbunds in bright silk and floral prints for day and evening wear.
Fashion notes describe a red accessory fad with red gloves paired with navy evening frocks and white summer costumes. The piece highlights how bold red pieces elevate outfits and capture attention in upcoming style columns.
A fragmented note discusses emerging fashion elements such as White laces for hats and starched chalk items. It hints at Dutch influences and evolving stylistic details, noting the significance of decorative trim and refined accessories in the period attire.
A young woman discusses an all white evening look, highlighting fabrics like linen weave, frothy celan white, and chalk white jewelry. She notes how white dresses suit dress-up parties, with tiny ruffles and a glamorous appeal that flatters a tanned complexion.
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