Consumer Chief of NRA Sees New Department
Dr. Paul H. Douglas of the University of Chicago, head of the NRA bureau of economic education, predicts the eventual formation of a consumer department led by a cabinet-level secretary. He says it would focus on equality, price, and consumer credit during a two day NRA academy conference in Philadelphia. Dexter Keezer contends safeguarding consumer interests is central to the recovery program and vital to its long term success.
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Philadelphia
Paul H. Douglas
University of Chicago
Bureau of Economic Education
NRA
Department of the Consumer
Dr. Douglas
American Academy of Political and Social Science
Academy
Dexter M. Keezer
Consumer's Advisory Board
Douglas
Reemployment Figures Show 168,669 Unplaced Yet in North Carolina
North Carolina reports 228,028 total registrations with the National Reemployment Service from August to December 31 1933. Of these, 53,210 have been placed in jobs and 168,669 remain registered unemployed unplaced. CWA provided 36,305 jobs, private employers 9,214, and PWA projects are expected to rise in placements while CWA may fall. County figures list Alamance Cabarrus Cumberland and others with varying placements and registrations. State Director Capus M Waynick notes delays in PWA approvals and anticipates more work under way to reduce unemployment.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
National
North Carolina
Capus M. Waynick
Civil Works Administration
PWA
Waynick
CWA
Alamance
Cabarrus
Cumberland
Sss Oe
Davidson
Durham
Edgecombe-Nash
GOON
Ae Bufr
Granville
Guilford
Greensboro
Henderson
Johnston
Robeson
Rowan
Sampson
Vance
Warren
Sas
Wayne Os
Expansion of federal agencies to include consumer interests
The speaker proposed a consumer representation model mirroring existing departments. It would merge with commerce and industry oversight, labor interests, and agriculture, farming. The plan envisions bureaus like home economics and foods and drugs, and possibly standards, plus new bureaus as needed.
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Department of Commerce
Commerce and Industry
Department of Labor
Department of Agriculture
Nighthawk Records Longest All Over Land Flight
The nighthawk achieves the longest all over land flight of any bird, migrating from the Yukon country to Argentina.
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Yukon
Tiny joeys crawl to the pouch unseen
Baby kangaroos are born blind and about the size of a man’s finger. They instinctively locate the mother’s pouch and ride to safety without outside help.
Grau San Martin May Quit in Peace Formula Contact
Havana dispatch reports President Ramon Grau San Martin offered to hand over power to whoever can command more solid support per minister Benjamin Fernandez De Medina who described a plan to restore peace. Medina says Grau would step aside around February 24 for Mendieta under a proposed formula amid Havana bombs and mobilization talks.
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Havana
Agua Dulce
Ambrosio Marino
Luis Martinez
Benjamin Fernandez de Medina
Cuba
Ramon Grau San Martin
Grau
Carlos Mendieta
Mendieta
Marianao
Minnesota Reaches Northmost Point in United States
Minnesota is identified as extending farther north than any other state in the United States, highlighting its geographical extremity and position in the upper Midwest.
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Minnesota
The
United States
Bread Loaves Per Wheat Bushel Reported
A historical note states that from one bushel of wheat, flour ground yields sixty two one pound loaves of bread. The fact highlights conversion efficiency between wheat supply and baked goods.
Estimated 25 000 Tons of Game Fish Killed Annually
The estimate indicates a yearly toll of about 25 000 tons of game fish killed by American activities. This figure reflects widespread impact on fish populations and highlights concerns for conservation and sustainable fishing practices.
North Coast Visit Mentions Lack of Revolutions
The narrator notes arriving at the North Coast and observes that there was no evidence that any revolution had developed, stating that they reached the location today.
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North Coast
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Blue Bird Taxi CO
Sheraton
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Ass’n
S. Main St
J. W. Clinard
B. F. Johnson
Bridge
High Point Ice and Coal CO
A. H. Jeffers
L. E. Lowe
N. BE. Russell
D. A Brooks
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Atlantic Building & Loan Ass'n
South Main Stree
High Point
South Main Street
Uptown
North Main Street
Piedmont Building and Loan Association
High Point Savings and Trust Co
Fed- Deposit Insurance Fund
Peanpythe Eral Deposit Insurance Corporation
High Point Savings and Trust Company
High Point, North Carolina
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