Tax Revision Calls Sweep Across Utilities and Housing
Secretary of commerce Daniel C. Roper urges broad tax reform at a Chicago banquet to simplify liability and widen the tax base. Utilities chiefs announce major expansion plans while Willkie proposes a utilities Washington truce. Roosevelt pushes housing act changes to spur a building boom, including lower loan charges and higher insurable mortgage limits. Senate hearings consider a national licensing bill for interstate corporations to curb monopolies and extend labor protections.
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Daniel C. Roper
Commerce
United States
Business Advisory Council
Chicago
Roper
Floyd L. Carlisle
Consolidated Edison Company
New York State Public Service Commission
Wendell L. Willkie
Commonwealth and Southern Corporation
Roosevelt
Willkie
Washington
Congress
Federal Housing Administration
National Mortgage Associations
Federal Housing Administrator
O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Borah
Idaho
Senate
Federal Trade Commission
Farmers' Grain Corp Quits Resolution for Dissolution
Farmers' Grain Corp will seek stockholder approval at a January 24 special meeting on a resolution to dissolve the Farmers' National Grain Corp. The plan would split marketing operations into independent state groups centered around the association’s 11 regional offices. The federal government funded most of the corporation's activities and would be the principal loser.
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Farmers’ National Grain Corporation
J. O. McClintock
Italy Recognizes Manchukuo in Anti Communist Pact Move
Italy formalizes recognition of Manchukuo after Tokyo celebrates the puppet state. The act signals possible inclusion of Manchukuo in the Axis anti communist bloc, highlighting its strategic location in Asia.
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Ytaly
Manchukuo
Japan
Tokyo
Bus Strike Ends with Pay Increase for Greyhound Drivers
The six day strike by 1300 Greyhound Bus lines drivers ended with increased pay, effective July 1, but no closed shop. The raise is 0.25 cents per mile. no minimum mileage guaranteed. The union sought 5.5 cents per mile with a 200 mile daily guarantee.
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Greyhound Bus Line
Tax reform hopes fade as Congress stalls in session
In Washington, Senator Barkley said tax revision is impossible in the short time left of the extraordinary session. President Roosevelt backs revision but needs House action. Vinson of Kentucky named to the U S Court of Appeals. Croner to be chief justice, Edgerton to replace him. Automobiles, food, and clothing cited as top needs for small towns as spending rises with income.
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Texas
House Agricultural Conturites
House
Senate
Senator Barkley
Congress
Roosevelt
Ways and Means Committee
Virginia
Croner
Henry White Edgerton
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Iowa
Bureau of Home Economics
Washington
House Ways and Means Committee
Harrison
Mississippi
General Motors
Pennsylvania Railroad
Capitol Hill
Federal Trade Commission
Douglas
Securities and Exchange Commission
Stock Exchange
New York Power Authority
Power Authority
America
Tom
Wendell Wilkie
Fred Carlisle
Wall Street
Herman Oliphant
Secretary of the Treasury
Mr. Oliphant
Mr. Roosevelt
Oiphant
Morgenthau
Home Heating Hints on Air Bound Radiators and Valves
Practical guidance from WNU Service on air bound steam and hot water radiators. Open air vents to release trapped air, use automatic air valves, or tighten bleed plugs. Soak valve tops in kerosene briefly to dissolve air. If problems persist, consult an expert to inspect valves and system and avoid water leaks.
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