Gap in Federal Spending Persists Despite Improved Revenue
Federal spending in fiscal 1934 remains well below projected. Nine months in, outlays are about one third higher than Hoover era levels, driven by lower emergency payments and repayments to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Public Works funds and tax intake show progress, with Liberty Loan offers succeeding and income taxes up.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Public Works Administration
Liberty Loan Exchange
Treasury
Different Paths to Recovery Across Nations
The article compares how Italy and the United States pursue recovery through distinct economic strategies. The United States uses controlled inflation with wage and price boosts, while Mussolini enforces wage cuts, rent reductions, and price drops to gain global competitiveness. Both rely on strong central action, with Italy betting on prolonged low mood and the US banking on a near-term upturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
United States
Mussolini
French payroll purge tests government reform limits
The French government, facing a 10 percent cut in pay for a tenth of its 800,000 employees and 10 percent payroll reductions for the rest, risks new riots as it moves to balance the budget. The move mirrors, but outstrips, the political danger of shrinking veterans’ benefits in the United States.
Eleanor Roosevelt Finds Fishing Not For Her
In North America many wives of avid fishermen share a “fellow feeling” with Eleanor Roosevelt who dislikes the sport. She calls fish slimy and says she knitted while her husband and sons fished, a common plight among fishing couples. Her stance offers comfort to other nonfishing spouses.
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North America
Eleanor Roosevelt
Tariff Bill Pushed With Wartime Fear Tactics
The Administration uses a secret caucus tactic to rally Democratic senators for the tariff bill. Leaders reportedly warned of a possible war within two years to pressure support, framing defeat as a patriotic danger. War threats likely fade once the bill is enacted.
Senators balk at tariff bill amid White House pressure
The senatorial leaders resisted the tariff bill, hindered by political objections and White House demands. They doubted its timing but faced renewed insistence from Mr. Roosevelt to push the measure through this year.
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White House
Roosevelt
Far Eastern incident called settled by diplomats
From London and Washington the notice says the Far Eastern incident is settled and closed but observers note it is a diplomat signal that the matter is avoided for now. Britain and the United States pretend resolution while knowing the issue has only begun.
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London
Washington
Japan China tensions slip into vague explanations
The piece notes an unofficial Japanese expression of fatigue with Western interference in China. London and Washington sought clarity, receiving vague but pleasant responses. London declared the incident closed while warning Japan cannot dictate China’s fate, and the State Department echoed caution about expectations. Japan likewise claimed closure but said it would not be a mere spectator in China.
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China
Great Britain
United States
London
Washington
Tokyo
Japan
State Department
Washington hears rumors of stalled action on bootleg trade and labor policy
The piece notes a wait for a chosen occasion before pressing issues such as bootleg suppression and U S China aviation topics. It cites Washington views on bootleggers switching to retail, Virginia repeal limits, and anger at the Alcohol Control Board. It also mentions Senator Wagner defending labor policy and a Senate probe into A T & T and utilities led by Commissioner Splewn.
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China
Choate
Washington
Soutern
Maryland
Virginia
Alcohol Control Board
Pecora
Public Utilities
Splewn
ICC
End of an Era for Cavalry Sabres
The War Department orders the cavalry to abandon sabres as armor and motorized transport replace horses. Cavalrymen in autos render the blade obsolete, signaling a modern shift away from traditional mounted units.
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United States War Department
War Department
Attila
Bedford Forrest
Custer
Ney
Mencken and the New Deal in the public eye
The piece recalls Henry Lippmann Walter Lippmann Al Smith and Henry Mencken as casualties of the Roosevelt era. It notes Mencken's waning prestige and compares his stance to past iconoclasm while recalling his Mercury editor era and the Brain Trust address urging a return to old jobs.
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Roosevelt
New Deal
Walter Lippmann
al Smith
Henry Mencken
Mr. Mencken
Henry
Baltimore
Mencken
Geoffrey Amherst
Henry L. Mencken
Mercury
Willie Wirt
Hicks
H. L. Hencken
The
Brain Trust
England
Mencken shifts on intelligence as a fearsome commodity
The piece contrasts Mencken with his Dayton stance arguing for British brain trusts and expert ministers. It notes a reversal from laughter at Bryan over evolution to now calling for restricting intellect in politics and economics, hinting at a broader critique of anti intellectualism.
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Mr. Mencken
Jim Watson
Reed Smoot
British Empire
Great Britain
Lawrence of Arabia
Balfour
Asquith
Mencken
Dayton
Tenn
Bryan
Henry
Some Extinct Monsters and the Sophomores' Call
The speaker contrasts past statesmen with modern leaders, urging sophomores to question current liberal and radical ideas. He cites Mencken and Harding, warns the life force in democracy can improve, and urges renewed vigor to rekindle national spirit after war and economic lows.
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America
Civilization
Warren Gamaliel Harding
Henry Mencken
Mencken
Congress Sets Sense of Urgency to End Session
Congress aims to close the current session quickly while the public shares the pressure to wrap up work. Lawmakers seek final actions before adjournment amid a high tempo legislative push.
Health guidance on leukemia and blood transfusions
Dr Morris Fishbein explains leukemia in children, noting rapid white blood cell growth and red cell decline leading to quick death. Treatment centers on blood transfusions and, in some cases, X rays to control bone marrow activity, with varying responses and ongoing medical discussion.
A Family Car Dilemma Tests Shared Sacrifice
A father with a two car garage weighs whether to let seventeen year old Bill use a new sedan for dances and movies. He fears increased costs, liability, and loss of parental control, while Bill frets about limits and feels his parents are stingy. The piece sketches a household balancing love, duty, and a cherished reward earned by sacrifice.
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Bill
Gora
Maude
Communist Threat Fueled by Black Shirts Claim
Sir Oswald Mosley and the Black Shirts pledge to oppose what they call surrender in Britain amid rising tension and calls for national resilience. Samuel Ineuil quote attributed about male adversity follows.
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Oswald Mosley
Fastest Train Record Endures From Early 1900s Rivalry
A cartoon explains Plant System’s ongoing railroad speed record set when Engine Albert Lodge pushed a mail train to 120 mph on a downhill run near Scheven, 61 miles from Savannah, during the 1901 U S Cuba mail contract race. Other famed units include York Central 1893 and Michigan Central 1904, with ongoing endorsements of speed and distance milestones.
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Atlantic Coast Line
U. 8
Lodge
Whig
York Central
Vania & Reading
Michigan Central
Den trees in Ohio urged to aid wildlife and hunting
The Ohio Division of Conservation asks farmers and sportsmen to save den trees valuable to squirrels coons and many forms of wildlife. Den trees support coons and squirrels numbers, and saving them could boost game near Milan Coon Ranch for restocking. Community efforts in Brown County show success in saving den trees.
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Ohio Division of Conservation
Division of Conservation
Milan Coon Ranch
Brown County
L. R. Harmon
Worthwhile Books Lions Said Friendly Not Jungle King
English resident in South Africa Eric F. W. Wells writes in Lions Wild and Friendly that lions are gentle with careful handling. He photographs them unarmed with his wife, getting within ten feet and often touching them. He has raised thirty three cubs to maturity on his farm and keeps them safe by day.
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Eric F. W. Wells
South Africa
Mr. Wells
Sbt
Ten Years Ago in Local Notes and Society Details
The记 fragmentary items recall William Herbert’s university ties and his election as business Athena. a crash near Walker farm involves Scott Gosiin. Mrs J M Hyde chairs the Ohio Federation Clubs. an article on adult education work is cited. a social gathering hosted by Mrs G H Maxwell includes Nina Luella and numerous named guests. Mr and Mrs E W Harvey of Zanesville visit Mt. ter and Mrs J L Pickering.
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J. M. Hyde
Ohio Federation Clubs
Southern One Club meeting at the Athens reports attendees
A Southern One Club gathering at the Athens lists attendees including Dr. Alston, Superintendent Bush, Principalets Timmons and Skinner, and others. A quartet performed at the venue while unrelated prose describes a dog and a childlike scene, ending with a note on illustrations and photographs.
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Southern One Club
The
Athenes
Dr. Alsto
Timmons
Principville
Bush
Maharry
Princip
Ton
Morse
Locent Chrisman
Athens
Skinner
Prince
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Sing Sing
Black Hills
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Paine
Lovetf Hospital
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the Public Forum
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Lion
Neew
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Business Athena
Scott Gosiin
Walker Farm
G. H. Maxwell
Nina Luella
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Mary Ellen Bibbee
Eileen Ham
Dana Tom
Donna Pinkerton
Lester Maxwell
Ruth James
Maryine
Mary and Margaret Graham
Virginia McGraner
E. W. Harvey
Zanesville
Mtter
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C. B. Witt
Miss Und
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