Banking Act changes urged by bankers in hearings
Businessmen urged revisions to the 1935 Banking Act before Congress. They warned that centralizing power in the Federal Reserve Board could place credit and deposits under political control, harming depositors and the economy. They called for independence, nonpartisan supervision, and careful, constructive changes to preserve sound credit and monetary stability.
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Washington
D. C
Federal Reserve System
United States
Yiaw
Criti Dama
Chamber of Commerce
5S. Hecht
American Bankers Association
Senate
Hecht
Congress
Credi
Ara
Federal Reserve Board
Harare
Duard
Supreme Court of Banking
Casantial
Soundinandal
Banks Rapidly Reduce Debt From Reconstruction Finance Loans
CF loans totaling 2.35 billion were extended to 7,398 banks and trust companies. By April 1936 repayments reached over 72 percent, with 345 million withdrawn or cancelled and 140 million not yet drawn. The rapid payoff contrasted with other borrower types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reconstriction Finance Corporation
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Simplification of Bank Checks Guidance Bulletin
Bank Management Commission of the American Bankers Association issued a bulletin outlining plans to simplify checks notes and drafts and promote uniform arrangement. Recommendations formulated about ten years ago were promoted by the association and adopted by the United States Department of Commerce. About 86 percent adherence followed and the standard specifications were issued to maintain high compliance among banks businesses and lithographers.
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New
York
Bank Management Commission
American Bankers Association
Association
Azatea Department of Commerce
Ars
Pragent Hallotin
National Bank Notes Retirement Reshapes Money Supply
National Bank notes are being retired on a scale of about 800 million dollars, boosting Treasury deposits and removing bonds against outstanding notes. The shift signals a major transition in currency with little disturbance, though substantial changes in bank funds occur in many cases.
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Atrauia
Natural forces aid business recovery
The speaker argues that inherent economic processes are restoring vigor and that government action cannot replace natural healing. He notes growing public belief in self-propelled prosperity, sees gradual improvement, and urges leaders to replace fear with confidence to sustain recovery.
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Allltar
Navarthelaas
Beliava
Ata
Washington
United States
Yartone
Bankers Association Promotes Advertising Efforts
The American Bankers Association Advertising Department reports progress in using bank newspaper advertising to rebuild public confidence. It notes a central theme of economic and social service and private initiative. About a thousand members receive material. roughly 60,000 ads are produced yearly. Regular banks served rose from 23 on Sept 1, 1934 to 24 on Apr 1, 1935, a 42 percent gain in nine months.
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American Bankers Association
Honla
Te Association
Bank Robbery Toll Shrinks as Attacks Persist
James B. Baum of the American Bankers Association reports six months to February 28, 1945 saw 189 daylight holdups and 40 night robberies. Despite fewer robberies, banks housed 64 percent of all attacks, with losses totaling 1.96 million dollars last year and 849,561 this period. Violent outcomes rose, including killings of 2 bank employees and 6 officers, plus 68 total casualties. Investigations led to 79 arrests of 141 criminals.
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James B. Baum
American Bankers Association Protection Department
Fia
Mumber
Road Poll Tax Notice and Marine Corps Recruit Ad
Road poll tax notice explains a $2 credit for paying before July 1 if eligible old age pension receipts are presented and directs payments to the county treasurer or city clerk. separate Marine Corps notice invites 18 to 25 year olds to enlist with benefits and globetrotting postings, details at the Chicago recruiting station.
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General Assembly
Persona Hving Incorporation
Luly
C. Nelson
U. S, Marine Corps
U. S. Marine Corps
Marine Corps
Four Corners of the Earth
China
Philipines
Guam
Panama
Mawatian Islands
Asiatic
America
West Indias
LA. 8
Corps
Chicago
Illinois
Suppress Fly Disease Spread by Proper Sanitation
A 1934 Iowa worry notes the house fly spreads disease and carries germs causing dysentery and typhoid fever. It details rapid life cycles, high egg production, and how sanitation and knowledge enable control to prevent summer outbreaks.
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Lowa
TL. 0.Howard
Witty Lines and Offbeat Snatches From a Collected Page
A scatter of humorous quips and racially charged banter, including a claim about a reformist stance, a housewife’s memory of a flawed partnership, and a digression on middlemen. Cartoonish exchanges feature Sambo insults, a jokey economist line about robbing Peter to pay Paul, a quip on aging and telegraphs. A joke about a bus and the four hundredth ride closes the fragment.
Home Fly Control Bulletin From Dept of Agriculture
Proper disposal of human and animal waste in urban areas and on farms prevents fly breaching. Practical fly control methods are in Farmers Bulletin No. 1408 The Home Fly and How to Suppress It. A copy of this bulletin and one on flies commonly found in dwellings is available from the Department of Entomology, Iowa State College, Ames IA.
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Mulsance
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Farmers Bulletin
Department of Entomology
Iowa State College
Ames
Married Persons Live Longer Reveals Bulgarian Study
A Bulgarian investigation suggests married persons live longer than single individuals. Researchers note heredity and overall occupation may influence longevity more than marital status.
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Bulgaria
Selentlats
Proposal For School House Section In Walnut Township
Notice details the request for bids on a school house in Walnut Township District No 1 Palo Alto County. Bids due May 31 1955 at 8:50 p m in Graettinger city hall with 6 percent bid bond. Plan set available at Alfred McComb Graettinger Iowa. Board may reject any or all bids and may consider indoor toilets and heating system.
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Walnut Township
Palo Alto County
Graattinger City Hall
Plana
Alfred McComb
Graettinger
Iowa
Blanche Baumgartner
Maxwell Baumgartner
I. A. Baumgartner
State of Iowa
E. A. Baumgartner
Tale Alto County
Arthur W. Smith
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Federal’ Reserve Board
Faderal Regerve Board
Fils
Hecht Agig
Bay of
Tregnatrustiva
Gieband
National Bank ‘Notes
Almericau
Bankers Association
National Bankers Association
Finnie & Duff
His Enough
Peter
Paulie
Ifendlona
Easy Street
Easy
Geee
Tha’ Po Heaman
Smithsonian
Inwathe
Times Office
Sinclair Tank Service
M. A. Wikert
Luh' Yian
J. M. Resh
Farmers Supply Co
BOND
Hammermill
Times ‘Office
Rierson Implement Co
Jas. Wolfe
George C. Smith
Osgood
al Graettinger
Hanson Cleaners, Graettinger
Wil Trade Atlas Tires
Standard Service Station
Sudan
Farmers Supply Co., Graettinger
J. E. Conway
W. I. Stevens
Wm. Penn
Grachtinger
Minnesota
Guy F. Lamoreux
Lake Crystal
Minn
O. P. Hanson
Mr. and
Mia
Jake Zittorick
LaDon Ann
Dependable Welding T. A
Herslefe Welding and Blacksmithing
Wallingford, Town
Bartleman
Price Hotel & Cafe
Bartleman Bros
J.P. McManus
A. Shiley
Grabttinger
Lewison Furniture
P. J.mccarty
Justice of the Peace
Martin Mybre
Hamm
R. H. Loveall
Th. T. Naae
B. S
Olene Jacobson
Kitwidence Telephone
Shartinger
B. E. Dappen
Graettinger, Iowa
City
Robt. Simonsen
Totel
Farmers Grain Co
D. E. Megarty
Dr.hobson
Ee Areyi
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