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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1940
Page
6
Joseph W. LaBine weighs a higher liquor tax as a funding measure for defense programs, noting the proposed levy is unpopular in an election year. The column frames the tax idea as a fiscal choice amid wartime or national security concerns.
The piece merges Roosevelt budget debate with Balkan tensions as Bulgaria borders, Hungary Romania disputes, and Mussolini mediates. It notes British cabinet shake up over Hore Belisha, Churchill rumors, and global war strains from London to Finland, with Finland disrupting Russian rail links and North Front fighting stalling.
Congress debates Roosevelt's fiscal year budget amid tangled cost items and deficits. Senator Harrison pushes a joint 12 member committee from both chambers to scrutinize the budget directly, aiming to curb bureaucratic power and provide Congress with its own financial insights.
A veteran observer analyzes the 1941 federal budget proposing total outlays of 8.42 billion with a 2.42 billion deficit under current plans. He notes hoped tax and executive reallocations might trim the gap but warns a broader policy shift by Congress is needed to restrain spending and debt. The piece outlines major spending blocks: National Defense 1.8B, Work Relief 1.3B, Agriculture 0.9B, Public Works 1.1B, Interest and Pensions 1.2B, Regular Expenses 1B, and contemplates potential debt limit changes.
In Moscow the Communist Internationale counters foreign reports of Soviet plans to sovietize Finland stating Russia’s aim is to free Finland from imperialist war mongers and to protect its democratic development. Also announced are steps toward full U S Australia diplomatic relations with Richard G Casey to be Australia’s first minister and the U S minister to Canberra. Gloria Vanderbilt spent far less than her 1939 allowance on books while Flora Finch’s MGM pension noted as a longtime actor’s perk.
President Roosevelt's proposed naval appropriation of 1 224 521 833 could make the United States the world’s top sea power, surpassing Britain and Japan. Rail executives push lower coach fares to two cents per mile amid bus competition, while tariffs and Canadian wheat imports affect farm aid efforts. The United States warns Britain over injuries to American ships or crews in belligerent ports.
Bruckart notes Congress is badly muddled over current budget estimates. Harrison plans for Congress to obtain budget information through its own channels. Present estimates project a red ink of 2,416,231 dollars, prompting earnest consideration of budget conditions and future possibilities.
The speaker predicts that in January 1941 Congress will receive deficiency appropriations requests to cover shortfalls in expenditures for the year. The note implies readiness of lawmakers to address funding gaps arising from prior spending.
Crochet pattern for a chair set and matching scarf featuring a basket with flower medallions and leaves. Includes instructions, illustration, materials, and stitches. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle, Household Arts Dept., 259 W 14th St, New York NY.
The one dollar bill features the Great Seal reverse adopted in June 1782. Latin mottos translate to God favors our undertakings and a new order of things. A pyramid remains unfinished beneath an all seeing eye, while the eagle holds an olive branch and 13 arrows.
An OTC laxative advert promotes Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin as a dual remedy for constipation and stomach indigestion. It claims Pepsin dissolves undigested protein lumps while Senna stimulates bowel movement, suitable for adults and children.
A reflective saying attributed to J. P. F. Richter notes noblest deeds occur within walls rather than for public view.
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