Secretary Abbott on gold standard and world economy
Charles G. Abbott, secretary of the Smithsonian, speaks on the gold standard and global trade. He notes cycles of 11 to 12 years in solar activity and compares them to economic cycles, warning that universal currency rules may not fit all nations.
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Wallace
Henry Wallake
Ye West
I¢Ulture
Bay Bevaran
Yemaina
Belgium
Charles G. Abbott
Smithsonian Insitu Hon
Washington
Abbott
Compar
Island planning crosses Atlantic to anchor landing platforms
Professor Abbott predicts questions about the Fourth of July rain. Edward Armstrong proposed floating islands as landing platforms across the Atlantic and the government plans to fund an experimental island. If successful, more islands may follow enabling safer passenger and freight service across the Western Ocean. The piece reflects optimism and patriotic pride in engineering dreams. Also notes Sunday services and church events with local observations.
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Abbott
Cotton Belt
Wheat Belt
Edward Armstrong
World of Engineering
Atlantic
Waller County to Receive CWA Jobs Funds December First
Waller County will gain CWA job funds by December 1 improving roads and drainage after $80,000 in state highway labor starts a few days later. County Judge A B Anderson announced the plan directing the program with J J Perry to lead, and an employment board including Sartain Stefka Seidel Robertson and Kloeker. Materials supplied by the county with wages from the CWA allotment.
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Waller County
State Highway Department
A. B. Anderson
Hempstead
CWA
Anderson
J.J. Perry
W. Y T. Sartain
Willie Stefka
Hugo Seidel
John Robertson
August Kloeker
H. T. Cooke
Weller County
Wenre
Houston Post
Methodist St Pastors Pounded by Parishoner in Brookshire
A pious Brookshire audience presented Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Hardt with a hearty Thanksgiving pledge including a turkey and dinner trimmings during a church collection. Local Sinclair agent J. H. Schulte, serving the area for sixteen years, reports steady Sinclair product sales and high monthly gasoline figures, reflecting strong local support.
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Ww. W. Hardt
J. H. Schulte
Sinclair Refining Company
Schulte
Sinclair
Brookshire
Kanning
Edeckt
the ‘Times
An Agriculturist and Farmer Debate Roles
An interview quotes an agriculturist contrasting town living with tenant farming versus self working farmers. A small voice comments that the differences include service stations billboards hot dog stands and hard work.
American Boy previews 1984 adventures for boys
The editor promises a year of adventure and growth in The American Boy Youth's Companion. Roy Chapman Andrews Carl von Hoffman Connie Morgan Douglas Renfrew Jim Tierney and other figures appear in new expeditions and stories. Subscriptions offer a three year option saving money before January 1 1984.
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Mongolia
Roy Chapman Andrews
Africa
Carl von Hoffman
Connie Morgan
Arctic
Douglas Renfrew
Royal Canadian Mounted
Jim Tierney
Detroit
Mich
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