Radical changes transform banking in the United States
A review by the American Bankers Association Economic Policy Commission forecasts shifts in branch and group banking. It cites 269 group or chain systems controlling 1922 banks with 15.285 billion dollars in assets, notes limited support for trade-area branch banking, and discusses views of bankers, lawmakers, and officials on the future balance between group, branch, and independent unit banks. The commission aims to publish ongoing, unbiased studies as events unfold.
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New York
Economic Policy Commission
American Bankers Association
Commission
District of Columbia
Banking and Currency Committee of the House
Ito Banking
Comptroller of the Currency
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Pays Government in Fifteen Years
In the fifteen years since 1914 the Federal Reserve System earned cumulative net earnings of 515,216,000 across its twelve regional banks. Of this total 90,672,000 was paid to member banks as dividends at 6 percent annually on their capital, 277,434,000 boosted the reserve banks' surplus, and 147,110,000 was paid to the Federal Government as a franchise tax.
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Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve System
Pig Voting Ends as Supper Wins in Pen
Porky Pig proclaims himself president of the pig pen but the plan collapses as the pigs spar for the top job. Brother Bacon and Pinky Pig vie with Miss O Ham for leadership, yet no audience and the farmer's supper end the bid without a vote.
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Porky Pig
Pig Pen
Brother Bacon
Pinky Pig
Miss O' Ham
Porky
Brother’ Bacon
Tie
The Boy Scout Law Recited In Canonical Form
The text outlines The Boy Scout Law emphasizing trust loyalty usefulness kindness courtesy friendship with all Scouts and obedience to parents leaders and officials The creed commits Scouts to smiling and whistling through difficulties and to thrift cleanliness in thought word and deed
Child Explains Pattern of Fights With Beyer Kids
Judd tells his mother he will no longer play with the Beyer children because they constantly fight. He explains a cycle of conflicts with Charley and August as the reason, detailing the sequence of fights.
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Judd
Mother
Charley
Radio Lady Story Tellers Rule Little Girls’ Tales
A mother asks what becomes of little girls who tell stories and the daughter replies that they grow up to be lady story tellers on the radio, a playful exchange reflecting aspirations and media’s reach.
Concerning Grumbling Grumblers and Their Classes
A London journalist divides grumblers into perpetual occasional and cheerful types. Even habitual grumbling is milder than feigned anger. A little grumble can relieve a heavy heart. People seek sympathy and a shared grievance, yet crave a final smile after a dreary recital.
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London
Historic Document Emancipation Proclamation in Albany Library
A historic note states the original emancipation proclamation is housed in the state library at Albany New York. The document’s preservation is highlighted as a key archival item in the collection.
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State
Albany, N. Y
A Sour View Marriage Case of Ego in Two
A Chicago News opinion piece titles a marriage critique as a case of egotism divided by two, examining personal flaws and relational dynamics with sharp social commentary.
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Chicago News
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Denton Journal
Melvin & Johnson, Inc
National Commission
Chain Banks
James J. Davis
Labor
John
J. Virgil Moore
S. 2Nd Street
Denton
William Draper Brincklee
Easton
Stewart Building
Maryland
Atwater
Kent
RADIO
M. K. Newnam
American Oil Company
Pan American Petroleum & Transport Company
American Building
Baltimore
Allel
Aero
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