German Corner on Munitions Embargo and U S Policy
A column argues that German munitions control undercuts smaller nations and that U S neutrality rules, social security taxes, and proposed amendments threaten a vast old age reserve. It notes Hull and Pittman urging repeal of the neutrality act and cites 14 international radio stations under FCC orders promoting goodwill programs.
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Saseman II
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Key Pittman
Nazi Germany
Townsend Plan and wartime figures shift in 1930s debate
The piece describes Dr Frances Townsend's proposal for universal old age payments funded by a $20 billion annual transaction tax and notes Congress prospects. It also reports Grover Cleveland Bergdoll’s incarceration and plans, Admiral Leahy’s navy role, and Jesse Jones’s anticipated roles in federal lending reforms and small business loans.
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William Leahy
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Claude A. Swanson
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Admiral Leahy
Naval
Jesse Jones
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
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Federal Lending ‘Agency
Roosevelt
Mr. Jones
Roosevelt third term showdown sparks party split
A heated battle over a Roosevelt third term splits the Democratic and anti New Deal camps. Senator Holt opposes a term limit while Garner and Farley fear a Senate vote as a de facto endorsement. Proponents push for immediate action despite risks, aiming to clarify the president’s intentions.
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James A. Farley
Puzzle questions from a newspaper column
A reader quiz asks four queries about recent events: a disaster at a marked map spot, a claim about Homer Martin and the CIO not joining the AFL, a returning infantile paralysis survivor from Lourdes, and the charge for former U S Judge Martin T Manton. Answers are listed at the bottom of the column.
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Underground cables promise denser telephone networks
The piece argues that burying 560000 wires reduces space and uses compact underground cables. A single two and a half inch diameter cable could carry 636 wires, while an even newer cable packs 4249 insulated conductors. The report highlights efficiency gains from subterranean wiring.
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Arnold ‘D. Tuttle
United Airlines’ Medical Department
Tuttle
Treasury News Notes June refinancing and deficits
Treasury reports a June refunding offers exchange of 426 million dollars in 14 4 percent notes due 1944 for new five year 4 percent notes. Fiscal year 1939-40 shows a deficit around 4 billion dollars by June 30. Morgenthau notes 49 Americans earned over a million in 1937 while 6.35 million filed 1927 returns. Senate approves measure to raise federal insurance limit to 30 million.
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Treasury
U.S
Morgenthau
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Senate
Answers to Puzzlers 1 The British sub Thetis sinks with loss 95
In a referendum among 70000 Union of United 2 members 86 percent voted in favor of af.
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