Weekly News Review on Tax Measures and War News
The item surveys five proposed 1940 tax measures and a looming congressional hearing. It notes a growing deficit projection, rising debt, and plans to raise revenue through eliminating exemptions and broadening taxation amid a global conflict. It also covers Japan’s advances in China, political graft probes, and wage hour law implementation.
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Weekly News
U. S
Fedee Ee Cee Ee
Pennsylvania
Joseph N. Pew
Moses J. Annenberg
Philadelphia
Ernest T. Weir
Steel
Jay Cooke
Joseph N. Grundy
1938 farm bill and surpluses sparked export and subsidy debate
The article describes how a 1938 farm bill would back loans on crops facing price drops, the government becoming a major corn broker, and debates over export subsidies and surplus distribution under Secretary Wallace. It notes farmers’ woes, AAA origins, and potential shifts toward distributing surplus to low income groups to stabilize prices.
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U. S
Uncle Sam
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
AAA
Supreme Court
Pias
Congress
State Department
Francis B. Sayre
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
New York City
Sherwood on Lincoln and the stage in one piece
LEMUEL F. PARTON profiles Robert Sherwood, praising his Lincoln in Illinois portrayal and stagecraft. Notes his wartime service, career path from Vanity Fair to Life, and eleven plays. Mentions Sherwood's Harvard departure, New Rochelle birth, and Surrey estate.
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Getan See Entertainment
Robert Sherwood
Bob Sherwood
Bob-Bob-Robin
Bob - Bob
Lincoln
Sherwood
Canadian
Black Watch
Vanity Fair
Boston
Life
New Rochelle
Harvard
Rome
Mary Brandon
Sutton Place
New York
Surrey
England
How the expert shoots in effective shooting form
The best form requires minimal hand and arm motion after the gun rests on the shoulder and the comb touches the cheek. From there the shooter adjusts muzzle direction by moving the upper body while keeping the cheek and shoulder contact intact.
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Hankow
China
Giang
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Republic Steel
Republic
Sean
NRA
Elmer F. Andrews
Austin
Texas
Puerto Rico
WPA
New Deal
New Jersey
Frank Hague
Jersey City
Democratic Party
New Mexico
Chavez
Morgenthau
By Lemuel F. Parton
Edward Johnson
Metroplitan
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Met
John Carter
Leonard Warren
Rockland County
N. Y
Metropolitan
Mr. Are
New City
Carter
New York University
Warren
Bronx
Columbia Universey Aest School
Clark & Reid CO
Green St. Cambridge
Garden Street
Harvard Square
Cambridge
Drum Grill
Ekirkland
Donahue
J. J. Donahue
Drummond
Hartnett
KIR
T. J. Hartnett
Mass Ave
McClure
Fish Service
New Place
Brookline ST
Cor
Green Sea Food Center
NEW College
Harvard Sqt
Bay ST
Armenian Rug CO
Cambridge ST
Allston
Harvard Bazar
Daniel F. O’brien
Massachusetts Avenue
Hancock
THE
A. Anastasi
River ST
Central SQ
J. Frank Facey
Prospect Street
Consult
Joseph F. Higgins
Camb
Arin Electricians
Ola
Carver St
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DEV
Main Street
OF Financial
Trust Company
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Zoservs System
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