Wealth Distribution Study Cites Farm and Bank Figures
Congressman George Dondero investigates the claim that 2 percent hold 80 to 95 percent of wealth. He reports 6 million farms worth 30 billion, 10 million nonfarm homes valued near 4,478 each, 8 billion in building and loan accounts, 45 million savings accounts around 30 billion, 2 million small businesses, and 9 billion in livestock and farm machinery, with home furniture averaging 400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dondero
Royal Oak
Census Bureau
Ence
Farmall Improvement
McCormick-Deering
Farmall 12
Farmall
Washington figures show wealth concentration and two percent claim
The article cites estimates of U S wealth and ownership to argue that about 62 percent of national wealth is held by specific assets and questions the claim that eighty percent is owned by two percent of people. It notes life insurance, stocks, and corporate holdings with figures and asks reader to judge distribution.
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United States
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Dondero
School Notes Highlights Weekly Honors and Student Quips
The week features 100s in spelling for Barbara Zinser Rosemary Wright Mary Lou Sutton Dale Pifer James Kane Kay Clute Ardeth Cleveland in seventh grade and an A in spelling for Dorothy Blanchard Alvin Howe Carl Cappaert Howard Six Martin Kennedy Anna Schroeder Florence Stanford Eola Phimsey Eugene Maxwell Janet Duncan Martha Ann Parent Merte Archambault Jim Holland Roberta McKnight Bernard Wyman. Fifth graders Jack Foss and Jim Holland scored 100s on multiplication of fractions. Miss Heard reads The Secret Garden. Sixth graders perform amateur hour duets Mavis Kennedy Barbara Capie. class explores Africa. gym lessons study the Virginia Reel. Miscellaneous student quotes touch on Indian reservations, doldrums near the equator, and Lent observances.
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Dorothy Blanchard
Alvin Howe
Carl Cappaert
Howard Six
Martin Kennedy
Anna Schroeder
Florence Stanford
Eola Phimsey
Eugene Maxwell
Janet Duncan
Martha Ann Parent
Merte Archambault
Jim Holland
Roberta McKnight
Bernard Wyman
Jack Foss
Miss Heard
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Marco Polo
Columbus
Magellan
Cortes
Texas
Mavis Kennedy
Barbara Capie
Africa
Washington lore and witty wordplay in a quirky dialogue
In a playful exchange, Mrs Bowler muses on Washington's farewell address while characters like Sut and Conductor banter about jokes and puns. Bits include misdefinitions, light political quips, and humorous takes on science and history from Bus Bell, Doc Sanford, and others.
Local Social Roundup Notes Visits and Dances
Miss Elverta Prnden returns from Clare with weekend homecomings for Miss Catherine Squires and Miss Helen Pruden who visited Hillsdale relatives. Carl Brownfield arrives to supervise a CCC garage project returning from last summer. The Smiths resume home life after two weeks visiting Flushing Birmingham and Detroit. Marion guests start town hall dances with a full turnout and music from Marion youths.
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Elverta Prnden
Clare
Catherine Squires
Helen Pruden
Hillsdale
Milford Rodgers
Morris
Bridect Earle
Carl Brownfield
Battle Greek
CCC
Brownfield
Wm. Smith
Flushing
Birmingham
Detroit
Glenn Isenhart
Marion
Town Hall
Vernon Hill Area Social News Highlights Visits and Calls
Local residents from Flint, Detroit, Clare and Shepherd visit relatives across Vernon and nearby towns. People drop by churches, hospitals and farms, with many calling on relatives, attending games, and sharing meals. Frequent stopovers include Bolen, Jackson, Howard, Leichti, Teale and Schleich families, plus coordina tions with Mrs. Arrand and Rev. Scott.
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Albert Davis
Flint
Tom Bolen
Frea Irwin
Vernon
Kathryn Leichti
State Hospital
Ponting
Charles Bolen
Frank Pringle
Sid Colosky
Lake
Warren Heiser
Nice
Clyde Bender
Lansing
Carl McGuire
Detroit
Earl
Jackson
Donald Atwood
Elm Grove
Bert Jackson
Wesley Teale
Ralph Shuil
Gladwin
Ed. Beares
Herbert Leonard
Kenneth Peasley
Fuansing
Chas. Ford
Fordville
Sam Leichti
Colonville
Chas. Bolton
Ernest Akey
A. Akey
Shepherd
Ernest Stevens
George Sage
Farwell
Dominic McConnell
Kenneth
Coleman
Milo Myers
Harl Owens
Gilmore
Rev. Scott
Mt. Pleasant
Anna Arrand
Archie Beatty
Chas. Bolen
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Wendy Barrie
Helen Broderick
Leigh
Yellow Dust
Leila Hyams
Moroni Olean
Jeasla Ralph
Andy Clyde
Onslow Stevens
Sun
Mon
Conan
Carl Laemmle
Egston Foster
Universal Picture
Web
Thur
Washington
Searbara Zinser
Rosemary Wright
Mary Lou Sutton
Dale Pifer
James Kane
Kay Clute
Ardeth Cleveland
Virginia Reef
Scum Maxwell
Pearl Ackerman
Equator
Porky Jackson
U.S
Sandy Samborn
Mr. Hansen
Lola
Eden
Madison Square
Mary
Bob Harriger
Horace Desormeau
Ray Dwyer
Claire Fossins
Keyhole
Kookie
Kitchin
Marsha
Rosebush
Bates
Stanley
Mrs. Bowler
Monk
Bus Bell
Doc Sanford
Mal Pedgrift
China
Mussell’s Quality Drug Store
Michigan
Vernon Hill News
Tirnest Stevens
Estella Schleich
Muskegon Heights
Lawrence
Phylis Huntley
Cecil Blanchard
Arthur Gian
Harick
Russell Flegel
Paents
Gilbert Howard
Clarence Cotton
Joh Schultz
Martha Green
Cappaert
Will Marlin
David Teate
Jatters
Will Hampton
C. R. Huffman
Robert, Archambault
Arthur Ginn
Herrick
John Schultz
Albert Schultz
Della Mae Hart
A. E. Wilkinson
Fourth Street
Clare, Michigan
General Motors
J. F. Battle Motor Sales
MT. Pleasant, Michigan
Clare Motor Sales
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