1935 Corn Hog Production Adjustment Program Probed
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration explains that fall planting may be delayed if farmers oppose holding plantings, aiming to prevent drought era cycles. Historical droughts show corn plantings rise then yields rebound, followed by hog production and price drops. the 1935 program offers farmers a way to temper similar swings and mitigate feed shortages.
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Agricultural Adjustment Administration
The
1934 Income Tax Law Explained For Herald Readers
Editor notes a three part series detailing provisions of the 1934 income tax law. The piece outlines normal tax rates, surtax thresholds, credits for earned income, joint returns, disclosure duties for preparers, and Form 1094 requirements with a $5 penalty for noncompliance. It also notes Italy seeking a reciprocal trade treaty and cites prior U.S. trade figures.
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W. H. Rousseau
The
Herald
Oleta Reese and Wayland Hughes wed in quiet Cameron ceremony
Miss Oleta Reese became the bride of Wayland Hughes in a simple ceremony at the Baptist Parsonage on February 6. The couple, both Cameron graduates, plan to live at 3721 East 25th Street in Bryan after his work in contract construction and her teaching career. Civil employment of federal workers rose to 871,085 on November 30, reflecting gradual postwar growth following 1918 highs and 1923 lows.
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Oleta Reese
Wayland Hughes
Baptist Parsonage
N. Dd, Timmerman
Miss Reese
Annie Reese
J. W. Reese
Cameron High School
Baylor University
Texas University
Cameron School
A. C. Hughes
Cameron
Bryan
East 25Th St
B. S
Uncle Sam
Bank Failures Drop Sharply Since 1920s
Bank failures averaged 901 per year from 1921 to 1952, but only 58 occurred last year. Comptroller J F T O'Conner notes the sole failure was a national bank and only nine banks were insured by the deposit insurance corporation.
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J. F. T. O'Conner
National Bank
Deposit Insurance Corporation
Senate panel backs AT&T probe into phone rates
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee recommends a Trade Commission investigation of American Telephone and Telegraph Company questioning why telephone rates have not reduced.
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American Telephone and Telegraph Company
The
Trade Commission
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Veterans Split Over Vinson Measure Support
Veterans of the foreign war back Patman bonus and the American Legion backs the Vinson plan. The Former favors currency inflation payments while the latter supports bonds or extra taxes.
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Patman
American Legion
Vinson
Hollywood top earner among 1944 extras tops 2000 dollars
In 1944 four thousand studio extras earned wages, but only twelve hit the $2,000 mark. A single actor led with $2,846.25 for 167 days before the camera, reflecting standout pay among the ensemble.
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Hollywood
Calix
Studion
Robbed at Home After Court Testimony
Marion man Jesse White testified in court that his money was safer at home than in a bank. Returning home he discovered a theft of $64 and a pistol.
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Marion
Jesse White
Own gun kills Detroit fugitive during pursuit
Detroit police sought Archie Hofhansian after a fatal attack that left one dead and three injured. Hofhansian, 60, was killed when his own firearm discharged as it fell from his hand, striking him in the head.
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Detroit
Archie Hofhansian
Stamp Row Sells Old Perforated Stamps March 15
Duplicate perforated stamps once distributed by Postmaster General Farley will go on sale to the public March 15. He regrets the affair and says he will not repeat the action.
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Farley
Black-Draught Provides Relief for Constipation Troubles
A Boonville Indiana resident, Mr T B Stith, reports using Thedford's Black-Draught for biliousness and constipation. He describes chest pressure dizziness and fatigue before use and states he feels much better after taking the laxative, which is a purely vegetable product available for 25 cents per package.
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T. B. Stith
Boonville
Ind
Thedford
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Lalla Meyers
Beauty Shoppe
Miss Oleta Reese
Cameron Theatre
Mills OF the Gods
May Robson
Victor Jorey
John Mack Brown
Sally Blaine
Lea Carillo
Louise Fazenda
David Copperfield
Mary Astor
Richard Cortez
Roger, Pryor
Baby Jane
Claude Rains
Joan Bennett
Prescott
Tim McCoy
Law of the Wild
Chevrolet
Oe Grahem Chevrolet Co
Rae Hane
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