Weekly Tax Revision Debate Hits Tax Exemptions And Budgets
Joseph W. EaBine argues taxpayers stay burdened as states trim spending yet federal costs rise for 1939-40. Key reform ideas include repealing undistributed profits tax, a flat 18 percent levy for large corporate income, and annual capital stock revaluations. Critics cite Standard Oil taxes and CAA payrolls as evidence of government- tied burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Public
U. S
American Petroleum Institute
Standard Oil of Indiana
Standard Oil
Bennett Champ Clark
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clark
CAA
Relief: Stinger family and relief costs cited in 1939 budget debate
A committee hearing on a 1.477 billion dollar 1939 40 relief budget cites a Stinger family living in a three room shop with rats and bites a stark image of relief gaps. States vary wildly in monthly grants from 2.91 to 30.97 while federal aid is urged to remain to stabilize a national system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Stinger
Texas
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Atlanta
New York
Mississippi
California
Arkansas
U. S
House
American Association of Relief Workers
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Russian Japanese clash deepens along Mongolian front
Report from Tokyo outlines a proxy war entering new phase with Outer Mongolia under Soviet tutelage and Inner Mongolia under Japan. In the Lake Bor region south of Manchukuo Japanese troops report 1000, Outer Mongolian forces attack Jop-Manchukuoan posts as 200 Russian aircraft fly overhead. Japan claims 42 Soviet planes shot down. The broader war appears to have entered a more serious stage than last year’s Changku feng hill incident.
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Asia
Japan
Inner Mongolia
Tokyo
Lake Bor
Manchuk
Changkufeng Hill
Mongolia
Trend Highlights From Diverse News Snippets
Germany bans Sunday church service broadcasts as radio is a government body. Southern farm chiefs expect idle Louisiana sugar cane land to be planted with artificial rubber mix. Hungary foresees stronger Nazi influence after party victory. New York Merchants Association notes a move to a five day work week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Louisiana
Hungary
Hitter
Business — Merchants’ Association of New York
Senator seeks Republican nomination with no second term
A U S senator aims for the Republican presidential nomination but would not seek a second term if elected. The question asks for the senator's name. The puzzle also mentions a planist forced to cancel part of an American tour due to a heart attack and a Memorial Day race result at Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Planist
Floyd Roberts
Gallup
U. S
Army Recruiting Drives For 115000 Men In 12 Months
Uncle Sam seeks 115000 recruits or re enlistees over the next year to expand the service. Regional officers deploy 18 recruiting stations on wheels plus posters films and radio to reach rural and urban youths. The air corps leads growth with about 25180 new positions and aims for 17000 educated high school graduates to serve as aviation mechanics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Army
Air Corps
Middlemen in U S distribution cost study by fund
The Twentieth Century Fund broke down 38.5 billion dollars paid by U S consumers in 1929 distribution costs. Wholesalers accounted for 18 percent and 7 billion dollars, retailers 33 percent and 12.6 billion, manufacturers 24 percent and 9.1 billion, transportation 23 percent and 8.8 billion, and miscellaneous 2 percent and 1 billion. The study found wholesalers earned modest margins across groceries, confectioneries, and dry goods and stressed their essential role in the distribution system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
John
New York
Twentieth Century Fund
U. S
Navy Statistics Outline Unprecedented Peacetime Build Up
A US naval construction program in peacetime, with 773 million dollars in funding, 74 ships already under way, and 23 new contracts pending. Battleships lead the focus with two 35,000 ton giants North Carolina and Washington, plus planned South Dakota Indiana Massachusetts and Alabama, eight battleships not finishing before 1945 or 1946.
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New Deal
U. S
Washington
Argentina
Brazil
Egypt
India
Mexico
Peru
Sudan
Soviet
Russia
France
Great Britain
Japan
China
U.S
North Carolina
South Dakota
Indiana
Massachusetts
Alabama
Answers to Puzzlers and Political Mood From Gallup
Answers to Puzzlers reflect reader inputs. Sen Arthur Vandenberg of Michigan cited. Ignace Paderewski mentioned. Floyd Roberts, a prior year's winner, is reported killed this year. Gallup findings show 69 percent say business delays recovery while 63 percent say the New Deal delays it as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Vandenberg
Michigan
Ignace Paderewski
Floyd Roberts
Gallup
Greta Garbo Impresses Swedes Not Fans Yet
A Swedish motion picture veteran notes Greta Garbo’s aloofness and privacy trend in her homeland. He recalls Garbo as a former hat model and observes that Swedes enjoy her films but see her as the hometown girl who has made good yet remains distant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Greta Garbo
Paramount
Bob Preston
Gable
Power and
Taylor
Union Pacific
Tyrone Power
Los Angeles
Revival of Hand Crochet Sweaters Captivates Fashion Crowd
Cherie Nicholas notes growing hand crochet vogue with new sweater styles ideal for vacation, work, and parties. Patterns feature knot and pearl stitches, lightweight mercerized cotton, and versatile color combos like turquoise and ecru. Crocheted dresses also gain popularity for summer wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Union
Jingle Jewelry and Gypsy Fashion Parade in Picturesque Attire
The article describes jingling jewelry and vivid gypsy fashions in a merry program. Women wear sheer lingerie waists with long sleeves, peasant skirts with gathered fullness, bright silk cummerbunds, and flowered fabrics. Evening wear features floorlength skirts and lace trimmed blouses in Romany style.
Red Accessory Fad Sweeps Fashion Centers
Style news reports a bold red accessory trend with hats, shoes, gloves, bags, and accents dominating outfits from major fashion capitals. The look pairs red with black, white, or navy daytime dresses, including red didkin gloves and red tid shoes, and even red shoes wiped in red for a unified splash.
Dutch Cap Influence On Bonnets Shapes Hats
Dutch Cap influence on bonnet design grows with new lines and forthcoming styles. Officials stress starched chalk white laces as essential for hats, underscoring refined manners and fashion trends in the region.
All-White Evening Style Gains Runway Favor
A fashion note highlights the craze for all white evening wear in linen or fine fabrics. The youthful ensemble features a simple lace edge and frothy jewelry, stressing white as chic for dress-up parties and even daytime looks.
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Joseph W. Eabine
Western Newspaper Union
Senator Clark Caa
Asta
Genghis Kahn
Siberia
Business
Middleman
NAVY
England
Virginia Vale
Mr. Chips
Metro
Robert Donat
Greer Garson
Sam Wood
Hollywood
Kate Smith
Orson Welles
Mercury Theater
A-1
Henry Fondas
Pisbe Kicity Department
Henry
Metropolitan
Jim Ameche
Dan
Charley Boyer
Hollywood Playhouse
Boyer
Helen Morgen
Lady TaMarr
Robert Taylor
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