Changes urged in banking bill for independent Federal Reserve
Banking executives and Chamber of Commerce leaders urge amendments to the Beuking Act of 1985 to prevent political control over the Federal Reserve. They argue independence safeguards credit policy from party influence, emphasizing that credit needs arise from business, agriculture, and industry.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Federal Reserve System
United States
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Ft. 8S
Hecht
Ameriua Bankers Association
Senate
Federal Reserve Board
Washington
Federal Reserve Act
Supreme Court of Finance and Banking
Banks Rapidly Cut Debt Under Reconstruction Finance Loans
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation reports that from February 1932 to April 30, 1935 it advanced 1.86 billion dollars to banks and trust companies and they repaid at least 1.34 billion, about 72 percent, a repayment rate higher than any other borrower type. Loans approved totaled 2.35 billion to 7,394 institutions, with 345 million withdrawn or cancelled and 140 million yet to be drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Simplification Plan For Checks By Bankers Association
A Bank Management Commission bulletin outlines plans to simplify bank checks notes drafts and other instruments by standardizing size and arrangement. It notes recommendations were issued a decade ago by the association and adopted by the Commerce Department, achieving about 85 percent adherence, and aims to maintain that level with full standard specifications.
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New York
Bank Management Commission
American Bankers Association
Association
United States Department of Commerce
National Bank Notes Retirement Shifts Currency System
Nationwide changes in national bank note retirement move about 800 million dollars into the Treasury as lawful money deposits replace the outstanding notes. The transition will require time to withdraw ponds and cause a substantial but likely minimal disruption, with banks reorienting funds to accommodate the currency shift.
Georgia Rural Letter Carriers Column Seeks Members
Ellaville Georgia June 27 1935 Rural Letter Carriers substitutes and retired carriers urged to join the Georgia Rural Letter Carriers Association. Secretary Treasurer Chas C Wall notes 100 percent membership goals, pending legislation pay dues 350 regular or 2150 substitute with paper option, outlines benefits including insurance and discounts and asks for support to meet convention deadlines. Counties Toombs and Berrien added to 100 percent list.
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Vintohe
Eech
Str Retary
Gettire
Georgia
Toombs County
Berrien County
Eighh
Uoward
Ellaville
Carrires
Brethren
Shire Servicee
National Rural Letter Carrier
Washington
Georgia Press Association Meeting Engagement in Carrollton
The narrator, editor and carrier representative, recounts attending the Georgia Press Association sessions in Carrollton on June 21. He praises the group’s hospitality, notes the strong bond between newspapers and rural letter carriers, and expresses gratitude to Milton L. Fleetwood for presiding and inviting further participation.
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Georgia Press Association
Georgia
Carrollton
Milton L. Fleetwood
Cartersville
Georgia postal group gathers for reunion and Dillard eye injury
The article recalls a Georgia postal group reunion highlighting friendly exchanges with newspaper folk including postmasters and carriers. It reports rural carrier J O Dillard of Arnoldsville injured by a missile near Sid Holland’s home, struck in the eye, with eye lacerations and possible loss of sight. he was hospitalized in Athens and later home.
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Georgia
Bro. E. S. Sisk
Lexington
Tenth District Association
Bro. J. O. Dillard
Arnoldsville
Bro. Sisk
Bro. Dillard
Oglethorpe Echo
James Dillard
Sid Holland
Bridges
Dillard
Athens
Death of Rural Carrier H. H. Hale in Smithville
The association and friends mourn the death of Brother H. H. Hale a rural carrier of Smithville Lee County who died on Sunday June 23 The group and relations extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and friends.
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H. H. Hale
Smithville
Lee County
Tribute to a Faithful Carrier A.P. Dickinson Dies
A.P. Dickinson of Williamson Pike County dies January 18 1935 and is buried at Red Oak cemetery Saturday at 2 pm. Services at his home led by J. S. Hill Griffin Ga with many friends present. Pallbearers named J W Touchstone Frank Johnson C A Yarbrough Howard Connell Cade Scott Reeves Frank S. Pittman. Survived by his widow and others unnamed.
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Bro
A.P. Dickinson
Williamson
Pike County
Alvin Pritchard Dickinson
Red Oak
J. S. Hill
Griffin
J. W. Touchstone
Frank Johnson
C. A. Yarbrough
Howard Connell
Cade Scott
Coach Reeves
Your Hand Tell Traits And Tempers In Palm Reading
A newspaper item discusses palm reading from Mrs. Jenning’s book Your Future in Your Hand. It describes how hollow hands signal talent gaps and debt, elastic hands imply adaptability, stiff hands indicate conservatism or avarice, and palm thickness hints at ego and cruelty. It notes red palms as hard drivers and details about hand sizes and temperaments. Readers are invited to order the book for 25 cents.
Longtime rural carrier remembered for decades of service
A respected figure in Williamson and the Georgia Rural Letter Carriers Association, he served Route No. 2 for nearly 30 years, beginning January 2, 1906. He died after years of faithful service, leaving a legacy of generosity and upright dealings, with deep community ties and a solemn tribute to his devotion.
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Georgia Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
Williamson
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Supreme Court of Banking
National Bank Notes
R.L. C
C. C. Wall
Sedy
Treas
Ellaville, Georgia
Chas
C. Wall
Georgia R. L. C. Association
Alice Denton Jennings
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