Ruthless Economy Is Huge Task For Congress
The article argues that federal expenses are rising faster than revenue and a near ten billion dollar gap must be bridged. Only about three and a half billion can come from taxes, with the rest borrowed. It notes inflation of costs across departments and cites specific increases in Agriculture and Commerce spending, urging belt tightening despite political push for projects.
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Finance Corporation
Congress
Capitol
Pat Harrison
Hoover
Agriculture Department
Information Office
Market News Service
Plant Industry Bureau
Commerce Department
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic A
Gallery Of Opportunity Opens For Artists In New York
Margit Varga launches The Painters and Sculptors Gallery in a brownstone on East 11th Street. The unclassified space accepts all works on merit with no exhibition fee, aiming to help artists reach buyers and gain recognition amid a diverse early 20th century art scene.
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New York
Danube
Margit Varga
East 11Th St
Painters’ and Sculptors
Miss Varga
Budapest
Banke of the Danube
Vargas
America
Margit
Art Center
Miss Vargo
World disarmament talks open as nations seek cuts
The 1928 world disarmament conference opens in Geneva with 64 nations and 2,500 aides, aiming to reduce armaments amid rising budget strains. Nations differ on rearmament and treaty pledges, while analysts note the large share of budgets already devoted to past wars and current armament costs.
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England
United States
Mellon
Europe
Per Jacobsson
Jacobsson
Great Britain
France
Italy
Germany
America
Japan
Swies Hotels
Churches Toll Bells under City Tax and Hours
FERROL Spain churches face a tax on bell tolling and restrictions on tolling hours as the city council acts to limit noise. The move targets late or early chimes and could affect services and ceremonies across the town.
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Ferrol
Spain
British Royal Holiday Busy Schedule Described
The Prince of Wales hosted a York House party for his staff and families and handed out gifts chosen by him. King George held informal Buckingham Palace receptions for senior staff and those not in close wait, giving a small seasonal souvenir after brief chats.
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London
Prince of Wales
York House
King George
Buckingham Palace
Millionaires Colony Planned for Maine Island
Sugar Island in Moosehead Lake could host a major recreation development with 30 estates of 100+ acres each costing at least 50 000 dollars. The 5 400 acre island would be linked to the mainland by a 1000 foot bridge if the Boston firm proceeds.
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Portland
Sugar Island
Moosehead Lake
United States
Boston
Suger Island
British Seaside Town Mourns Gull’s Death
In Kessingland Norfolk the seaside village mourns Billy the seagull calmly known by residents. Billy would knock at the door at eight each morning and be fed by many, until a boy beat him to death.
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Gull
Kessingland
Norfolk
Eng
Billy
Thousands of Britishers Lack Dog License Funds
London report notes thousands of dogs were turned loose in early 1932 as owners could not renew licenses. Dog societies are flooded with requests from poor owners seeking to keep pets, with far more applications than funds. About three million licenses were issued in 1931. An official from the National Canine Defense League urged prioritizing old-age pensioners and ex-service men in assistance decisions.
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London
National Canine Defense League
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American Tobacco Co
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Hollywood
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Walter Winchell
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