Uncle Sam Holds 20 Billion In Gold Experts Split On Wealth Value
An Associated Press survey reports economists offer mixed views on America's gold hoard of 20 billion dollars. Seventeen of thirty economists weighed in with varied opinions on gold's future, its role in trade, and potential policy steps, highlighting optimism about its enduring value and doubts about managed paper standards.
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Claude A. Jagger
Associated Press
New York
Uncle Sam
Walther Funk
Sam
Room and Board Deliberates Gold Future in World Finance
Economist Ragnar D Naess predicts gold remains key for international balances and domestic credit while others doubt its continued use as money. Willford I King and others warn of a possible decline in gold reserves and value, urging redistribution and new bases for settlements. Marcus Nadler supports continued use for international settlements but questions global currency reliance. F Cyril James notes divergent views as the era prompts reevaluation of gold’s monetary role.
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Melchior Palyi
Chicago
Germany
Reichsbank
Ernest Minor Patterson
Wharton School of Finance and Commerce
University of Pennsylvania
Sys
Benjamin M. Anderson, Jr
University of California
Ragnar D. Naess
Wall Street
Willford I. King
New York University
U.S. Treasury
W. E ‘Amene
Kansas State College
United States
Central America
Marcus Nadler
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F. Cyril James
Gly Cas Caps Improve Health Claims in Mrs Rhodes Letter
An advertisement touts Gly-Cas laxative benefits citing a testimonial from Mrs. A Rhodes of Huntsville. It asserts relief from chronic constipation, improved sleep, reduced backaches, and renewed energy after using one box, endorsed by local druggists.
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A. Rhodes
Stephens Ave
Huntsville
Lord’s
Anne Adams Pattern 4516 for shirtfrock in misses and women sizes
Pattern 4516 offers a day or evening shirtfrock with a panelled skirt and two square pockets, short or long sleeves, notched collar, and a bloused silhouette. Sizes 14 to 42. yardage varies by size and length. Costs and ordering details printed with a call to view the anne adams book of patterns.
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Anne Adams
Decatur
Pattern Department
West 17Th St
New York
Time Needed for Defense Time Needed for Defense
Robert P Patterson says consolidation of American industry for defense will take at least a year. He warns that time is the principal enemy and urges voluntary cooperation over compulsion to meet armament goals. A national defense survey finds industry will prioritize private and foreign orders without coercion if deliveries are kept.
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Washington
Robert P. Patterson
Army Industrial College
Patterson
National Defense Commission
War and Navy Departments
Romance on the Yacht Ends With Hidden Threats and A Flight
Linda Avery’s tangled romance with Ronald Stafford on a yacht is rocked by rival Billie Anne’s sudden arrival and a boarding flight. Mina Nevins pursues Robert Barton, while Linda hides stress under social calm as shifts in affections unfold.
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Linda Avery
New York Models
Satarta
Ronald Stafford
Banat Markley
Ronald
Robert Barton
Mina Nevins
Robert
Linda
Mina Neving
Billie Anne
Sarah
Sally Darling
Rob
Ronnie
Morgan County Pine Ridge News Roundup
Mrs Carlton Brown and children return to Westminister after visiting Rev and Mrs J R Brown. Victor Compton and Lewis Bramlett head west for a tour. Paul Cobb of Woodland Mills visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Co R Wells. Families from Priceville Huntaville Lynn Town and Huntsville attend revival and visit Otis Wilson. Several locals attend events at Union Grove this week.
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Carlton Brown
Frances
T. W
Carlton, Jr
Robert Lee Brown
Westminister
J. R. Brown
Victor Compton
Lewis Bramlett
West
Paul Cobb
Woodland Mills
Co. R. Wells
Lacey Clark
Billy Vann
Jerry
Leslie
Monta Sue
Priceville
Albert Johnson
Judy
Huntaville
Dock Napper
Willard
Elmer
Lynn Town
J. W. Wilston
John Crunk
Cecil Vines
Grady Crunk
Huntsville
Otis Wilson
Union Grove
Conchie family protests British coined word origin
In London on August 12 readers see the origin of the term conchie used by journalists for conscientious objector. J Wright conchie of Kidderminster, a veterinary surgeon and family spokesman, notes he joined the army in 1899 and claims nearly all his medically fit relatives have served in the armed forces in recent years.
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London
Conchie
J. Wright Conchie
Kidderminster
Trade policy quoted as gold supply concerns rise
A fragment quotes a policy concern noting that unless an agreement expands free international trade, the gold reserve will become merely ornamental amid ongoing economic debate.
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Ture
Mae West in Court Action Over Common Law Marriage
Mae West and Frank Wallace clash after Wallace sues James Timothy for 105000 claiming a common law marriage to West. Timothy calls the suit ridiculous while West says Wallace is a persistent suitor and she has stayed with her longtime manager. Wallace had earlier secured a ruling that he and West were married.
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Linda
Ronald
Ronnie
Sarah
Hollywood
Mae West
Milwaukee
Frank Wallace
Miss West
James Timothy
Timothy
Wallace
Jim Timothy
Miss
West
John Does
Newark, N. J
New Jersey
Troy State Teachers College to award degrees
Troy State Teachers College will award 73 Bachelor of Science degrees in education on Friday, bringing total graduates for 1939 40 to 103. Dr C B Smith college president will deliver the summer commencement address on in defense of democracy.
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Troy
Ala
Troy State Teachers College
C B. Smith
City Hall Cornerstone Engraver Reassesses Cost
Fullerton California August 12 The engraver for the city hall cornerstone has revised his estimate after learning names to be inscribed including Mayor Hans Kohlenberger Councilman Walter Muckenthaler and City Clerk Fred Heamathalch.
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Fullerton
Calif
Hans 4H. Kohlenberger
Walter H. Muckenthaler
Fred D. Heamathalch
Caucus sets vote to nominate city officials in Citronelle
CAUCUS CITRONELLE Aug 12 A town caucus calls for tomorrow to nominate a mayor five councilmen and cemetery trustees A formal vote will be held September 16 in Citronelle Alabama with plans to fill key local posts.
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Citronelle
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