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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1934
Page
7
Secretary Frances Perkins reports January to February boosts in factory employment up 6.1 percent and weekly payrolls up 12.6 percent. Since March last year 2.4 million workers returned to industrial jobs, with $67 million added to weekly pay rolls.
Secretary Hull and Japanese Foreign Minister Hirota issued notes stressing cordial regard and aims to settle disputes amicably. Japan seeks U S recognition of Manchukuo and favors relaxing naval limits under Washington and London treaties, with Hull open to discussion.
A Roosevelt letter to the Senate and House is referenced in a congressional communication. The missive discusses policy and executive guidance, signaling the administration’s stance on pending legislation and national concerns.
In a rally before 5,000 supporters Mussolini framed a 60 year program for internal and external expansion. He spoke of Africa’s resources and Italy’s rise to world primacy in the Twenty-first century, distinguishing positive from negative Fascism and detailing rural housing and infrastructure goals. The Vinson Trammell bill advances a treaty navy but requires follow on appropriations for ships and planes.
The Agricultural Adjustment administration proposed a broad national program to cut milk supply by 10 to 20 percent in exchange for federal cash payments to individual producers. The plan emerged after months of AAA effort and expert input.
Chairman Harrison estimated the proposed changes would add 50 million dollars in annual revenue. The committee backed repealing liquor tax repeal provisions and reimposing levies from July 1, 1935, with experts valuing it at 95 million dollars. A 10 percent earned income tax credit would apply up to twenty thousand dollars, and estate taxes would rise to a 50 percent maximum on large estates. In parallel, Berlin circulated cash donation appeals to promote flying in Germany despite Versailles limits. Goering pressed for a German air force as a defense priority. Also, the Austro American chamber of commerce in Vienna aims to expand U S Austria trade with a new Vienna chamber and Washington office. In Hakodate a massive fire left one thousand dead and three thousand injured, with 150,000 homeless and 37,000 houses burned.
6EGRETARE MORGENTHAU told President Roosevelt income lax receipts for the first quarter are well above estimates and a year earlier. Payments through March 15 totaled $147,704,000 versus $99,847,000 last year. In 1933 filing was extended to March 31 after the bank holiday. March tax payments are budgeted at $250,400,000 compared with $174,400,000 last March.
In a clash over compensation in the railroad industry, AXPW and allied unions rejected President Roosevelt’s compromise wage settlement. They call for a continuation of the 100 percent pay cut until April 30, 1955 and demand immediate restoration of predepression wages for all railroad workers amid ongoing labor tensions.
The Chicago Tribune essay traces astrology from ancient times through Judeo Christian history. It cites Josephus and Moses as early figures, discusses the Chaldean alphabet and hidden meanings, and credits Pythagoras Plato Newton Kepler Napier as advocates, while noting Nero and Domitian corrupted the practice.
An English superstition says finding the first lamb of the year on the right side ensures good fortune for 1934. Spitting over the little finger afterward is believed to confirm the luck and guarantee smooth days to come.
Local dealer advertises Ferry's Pure-Bred Vegetable Seeds now priced at only five cents per package. Offer highlights limited stock and takes effect immediately.
Wife-It was because I had such a job squeezing it out of you.
An old advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as the original liver pills from sixty years ago, claiming they regulate the liver and bowels. The copy emphasizes health benefits and longevity of the product.
The note suggests a classroom pest issue and contrasts varying severity among students or groups. It frames contagion of pessimistic attitudes as a concern with some individuals more affected than others.
A column promotes regulating a child’s bowels to improve appetite and health. It warns against harsh laxatives and urges using pure California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, natural remedy, noting the senna in the product is agreeable and effective.
Dr. Gustave Egloff of Chicago says known oil deposits and current consumption would sustain the world for 80 centuries. He notes the United States has 2,000,000 acres producing oil while 1,100,000,000 acres of potential oil land remain to be explored and developed.
Pupil King Liar McBath and Omelet are listed as titles in a curious reference to Shakespearean works. The brief note suggests a classroom or theatrical context with a focus on play names rather than full texts or performances.
A Kansas City Star quip questions student trends with a brief exchange about beliefs and academic standing. The remark contrasts idealism with failure, reflecting campus attitudes, humor, and the era's tone.
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