Monkeying With Gold Franc Becomes White Elephant to French Politicians
In a tense Paris climate Premier Leon Blum faces a financial dilemma as devaluation vs deflation grips France. Reynaud and Patenotre push devaluation while Blum refuses both options, blaming fascist mobs for France’s stagnation as the gold franc debate intensifies. French hoard stands at about 3 billion dollars amid the debate.
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NEA Service
Paris
France
Leon Blum
Blum
Leon
Chamber of Deputies
Paul Reynaud
Raymond Patenotre
Reynaud
Yvon Lebos
Laval de Wendel Bank of France
French New Deal ideas aim to unlock peasant stockpiles
The article discusses France's Blum government facing economic pressure and possible responses. Two schemes propose hoard release: government bonds at 2 percent with recallable bonds, and replacing banknotes with new notes while giving time to redeem old money. The aim is to stimulate spending and reveal hidden cash.
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Blum
Treasury
Rates Grouping by I C C Revision Aimed at Local Shippers
The North Carolina I C C revision order changes groupings and rates affecting High Point Greensboro Winston-Salem and Alta Vista. High Point gains in some cases but may pay more to southern points. Greensboro gains on mileage while Winston-Salem loses. Critics call seven cent differentials unfair for small mileage gaps. Protests expected as officials defend the move as progress for local shipping.
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Greensboro
High Point
Alta Vista
Winston-Salem
South Carolina
South Carolina Line
North
Wilbur Daniel Steele
Post Road
WPA
Federal
New York Federal Company
Hallie Flanagan
New York
Commercie Theatre
Federal Touring Unit No. 1
Raleigh
North Carolina
London Taxicab Licenses Rise to 11304 Drivers
The city reports 11 304 licensed taxi drivers operating in London as part of the licensed taxi fleet.
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London
French strike disorders flare as workers seize munitions plant
Paris reports unrest across the country as workers take control of a munitions factory with owner consent near Amiens amid tax woes. The government allegedly promised financial help, while radical socialists accuse communists of provoking daily strikes. Gas, electric workers, bakers, and cafe staff join protests. police arrest several demonstrators.
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Paris
Popular Front
Amiens
Peoples Front
Georges Bonnet
Washington
Lillie
Roubaix
Toulon
Avignon
Saint Etienne
Taxpayers Save on 1936 Guilford County Taxes
Eighteen local taxpayers paid their 1936 Guilford County taxes early, taking advantage of a three per cent discount. Deputy collector T. R. Short reports that $6,483.30 had been paid in tax receipts by noon Saturday with the discount.
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Guilford County
T. R. Short
High Point
Casey and Pickens Are Named Attorneys For High Point Yarn Mill
Silas B. Casey and Rupert Pickens, local attorneys, were appointed attorneys for the trustee of the High Point Yarn Mills. The appointment was confirmed by the U. S. district court through Judge Johnson J. Hayes. C. W. Causey of Greensboro is trustee for the mill operating under federal receivership.
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Casey and Pickens Ar
High Point Yarn Mill
Silas B. Casey
Rupert Pickens
High Point Yarnills
U. S
Johnson J. Haye C. W. Causey
Greensbor
Bug Exhibited By Mrs Lawrence Cecil Near Thomasville
Mrs Lawrence Cecil displayed at The Enterprise last night a rare brown insect with horned pincers resembling crawfish claws. The specimen appeared unusual for the local area and drew curious onlookers.
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Lawrence Cecil
Thomasvil Highway
Enteprise
Local Tax Office Notes Prepaid Savings for Eighteen
Report shows prepaid taxes saved 18 persons a total of 200.52. A three percent discount applies until July 1. After July 1 the rate drops by one half percent each month.
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L. C. Mills
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West Commerce
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Col. Frank Knox
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Union League Club
Chicago
United States
People’s Front
Piedmont Building and Loan Association
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company Building
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Federal Home Loan Bank System
Federal Theatre
Tulsa
Ner Hubbert Ellis
Delphia Primitive Methodist
Okla
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Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corpo
Ration
High Point Perpetual Building 6 Loan Association
North Main Street
J. W. Clinard
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