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Newspaper
Bowen Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1937
Page
2
A satirical column muses on a new geological era the Hellocene and mocks grand phrases like the law's long arm. It jokes about 1937 1938 forecasts, then pivots to gambling houses, noting crooked games and bribed law enforcement in witty dialogue.
Stormy impressions from Florida color a capital scene as Roosevelt confronts a disunited Congress. Tax revisions and budget balancing dominate debate while the wage hour bill splits labor factions and threatens passage. Willkie proposes a business administration truce amid ongoing regulatory battles.
Congress is tangled as the president returns to confront stalled must pass measures. Lawmakers face obstruction and uncertainty in the current session, threatening approval of priority agendas and broad policy aims.
Secretary of Commerce ANIEL C. ROPER urged a broad tax overhaul at a Business Advisory Council banquet in Chicago. He called for simplifying tax liability, fairer burdens, and a wider base, while noting the unreliability of the undistributed profits tax. Utilities executives announced related expansions and bond plans during the same day.
After two years in England Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh return to the United States to visit Mrs Dwight Morrow in Englewood New Jersey. They reportedly may transact business in America where the colonel serves in an advisory role with Pan American Airways. The landing in New York was kept secret to avoid attention and they may sail back to England after Christmas.
General Malin Craig declares the infantry remains the decisive force in land warfare. He notes lessons from the Civil War Spain and China Japan wars reshape defense but airplanes and tanks aid rather than decide. He cites needs in armament motorization and better weapons to counter aircraft and tanks.
Confirmation of Henry W. Edgerton of Cornell as associate justice of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals faced challenge over his belief in judicial review. He told the Senate sub committee that he regards judicial review as well established and legitimate, praising John Marshall's role and criticizing no court for upholding constitutional validity.
APAN bid for the Leviathan, the Great War liner seized from Germany, but United States Lines rejected it and sold the vessel to Metal Industries Ltd of London for 800000. It will sail to England under its own power and be junked. The Leviathan cost ten million to build and the government spent over eight million to recondition it, plus 16688000 paid to Germany for seizure.
Speaker argues that railroad finances, Parliament hearings reveal a perilous downturn with millions cut from payrolls and a need for a 15 percent freight-rate rise. He notes costs from fuel and taxes rising while receipts lag, urging public focus on national impact and relief programs.
A set of seven trivia prompts covers science temperature points US country names plaid meanings early telegraph and telephone messages veneer in furniture currency redemption and treaty disclosure during peacetime. Each item asks a factual or regulatory question for audience reflection.
The items cover temperatures of freezing and boiling points, a hypothetical United States of Brazil larger by 272000 square miles, clan or regiment insignia, historic telegraph and telephone messages, display methods for grain and figures in rare woods, three billion dollars yearly in mutilated currency redeemed, and a claim that the United States cannot have secret treaties with other nations.
An old fashioned mutton suet salve named Penetro claims to ease chest tightness from colds with a counter irritant vaporizing action. It markets as safe for both children and adults with a large jar priced at 35 cents.
The quote urges that happiness requires little, stressing contentment with simple needs. It reflects Stoic wisdom that inner peace arises from modest possessions and attitude rather than external wealth or status.
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