Treasury Debt Hits Record as New Bonds Sold
The U S debt jumped to an unprecedented 39 4 billion with 730 0 million of new bonds sold. Per capita debt nears 341 including government securities, while war debts and yearly deficits loom large. Finland plans a 23293550 payment at the New York Fed as other money awaits.
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Washington
Treasury
United States
Finland
Herbert Hoover
Roosevelt
State Department
Federal Reserve Bank
New York
Big money fights loom in new congress over relief and arms
Washington observers anticipate early battles over a possible 800 million dollar relief fund plus funding for army and navy expansions. The War Department projects 600 to 650 million for next year and Roosevelt favors a 150 million navy increase. WPA relief needs and control issues trigger debate among Republicans and anti administration Democrats.
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Washington
Congress
WPA
House
War Department
Budget Bureau
Roosevelt
Navy
Air Corps
Harry Hopkins
North Carolina veterans receive over five million yearly
The 1938 biennial report shows 9,700 living veterans from four wars in North Carolina collected 5,016,975 dollars in compensation and pension benefits. Dependents of 3,484 deceased veterans received 1,485,497 dollars. World War veterans dominate totals with 6,969 living drawing 3,628,678 dollars, including 5,663 with service connected disabilities.
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Enterprise Bureau
Raleigh
North Carolina
Jack P. Lang
Veterans’ Division
Department of Labor
Babylonian irrigation mastery in ancient times
Ancient Babylonians practiced irrigation engineering over five millennia ago, showcasing early hydraulic techniques. The statement highlights historical ingenuity in water management and agricultural support.
Nearly Million Out-Of-State Autos Cross N. C. Annually
North Carolina’s cross state traffic study by Burch and Petroff reports 955205 out of state passenger cars in the year ended June 30 crossing the state for 3104416 persons and 154238780 car miles with 9961248 dollars spent in transit. Trucks totaled 142715 crosses for 23329340 miles and 696960 dollars. The survey estimates total interstate movement and notes tourism may be worth about 60 million to the state.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
James S. Burch
B. B. Petroff
Division of Statistics and Planning
N. C
Burch-Petroff
Hicles
Great Smoky National Park
Debtor Nations Face Massive Unpaid Debts Totaling Billions
The text notes no promise from 12 debtor countries to pay in the future or propose a settlement plan. Today’s due amount is $160,271,334.37 with defaults since 1932–34 totaling $1,891,489,906.63, bringing the grand total owed to $2,051,707,241.10.
America's Oldest Cop Clarence Levy to Retire
Charleston veteran policeman Clarence Levy age 61 will retire December 31 after 61 years in law enforcement. He joined February 1, 1877 and served for the Charleston police, navy yard police, revenue service officer, deputy sailor, steamship watchman, and since 1923 as school playground and park policeman.
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Charleston
D. C
Clarence Levy
America
Charleston Navy Yard
Uni States Revenue Service
Oldest Musical Instrument Guitar Traced to 1700 B C
A ancient guitar fragment, traced to 1700 B C, stands as one of the world's oldest musical instruments, reflecting early stringed instrument craftsmanship and cultural value across time.
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