World is crazy as nations chase power in shifting alliances
Opinion notes the fluid and hypocritical nature of diplomacy in the Far East. It highlights U S engagement with Russia and China, continued sales to Japan, and the Russia China Japan trio amid the Russo Japanese pact. The piece argues that attempting to rationalize such moves proves the world is indeed chaotic.
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United States
Russia
China
Japan
Far East
Moscow
Chiang Kai- Shek
Burma
Florida
California
Chiang
Kremlin
Willingness to Pay Taxes Sparks Massive 1942 Plan
The United States moves toward the largest tax program the world has seen with a proposed one third tax increase to raise 3.444 billion dollars in new revenue. Secretary Morgen thau backs the plan which needs defense funding and may include a payroll tax federal sales tax and compulsory savings.
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United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Morgenthau
Congress
Johnson
Colorado
A Plea for Kindness Across Rich and Poor
Dr. Joseph Fort Newton writes against class hatred urging readers to judge individuals, note Britain’s conscription of wealth, and defend unions. He argues wealth does not shield from misfortune and calls for justice and kindness to improve life for all.
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Britain
Smedley Butler
Tax Increase Behind the Scenes in Roosevelt Era
Paul Mallon describes how tax hikes are being arranged with no public presidential fireside chat. Senate and House leaders pressured Treasury officials while Republicans joined in to shape messaging. Initial figures quoted a $26.50 per person rise, though the real impact would be far heavier for many. The White House aims to prevent war fears and keep Congress quiet as plans progress.
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Treasury
Sen. George
Rep
Doughton
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Morgenthau
Senator Gaines
New Deal
Turing
United States
White House
F.D.R
Inflation and government plan shadow debate over Allis-Chalmers strike
The article notes a likely revenue raising bill and limited reform with little fight expected. It recalls Senator Vandenberg’s view that a one third increase would curb inflation from deficits. A disputed plan to seize Allis-Chalmers prompted Knox Stimson and Roosevelt involved, but Roosevelt rejected government takeover to avoid widening the crisis.
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Knox
Congress
Stimson
Allis- Chalmers
Mr. Roosevelt
Wisconsin
Navy
Specialization and fear shape national thinking, Boake Carter says
Boake Carter argues that modern life forces individuals to specialize, making it hard to judge issues outside one field. He notes business leaders rely on habit when discussing national or international affairs, fear guiding actions beyond their industries, and this specialization fuels contradictory cross currents in U S thinking.
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Cleveland
Chamber of Commerce of
Asia
Wisdom on Child Rearing From Robert Quillen
Robert Quillen argues that raising a single child is a hazard to civilization and urges obedience as the foundation of discipline. He reflects on changing family sizes, shared duties, and the costs of living, politics, and industry shaped by American life.
City seeks change in traffic signal duties
Fire Chief Kohout argues the fire department should be relieved from traffic signal maintenance as alarms and related tasks already occupy staff. He notes stop and go lights fall outside the fire department's province and predicts growth will require more signals and regulatory work. The idea to have Senneder operate them is now being considered.
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Kohout
Senneder
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