States Must Provide Jobless Insurance If Wagner Bill Passes
The Wagner bill seeks national unemployment insurance through a federal excise levy on payrolls with credits back to states that enact compliant programs. It urges states to act to avoid shifting funds to the federal treasury and cites precedents from Europe to support nationwide coverage and business stability.
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Willis Thornton
NEA
Washington
U. S
Robert F. Wagner
New York
Wagner
Europe
Ways and Means Committee
National Labor Board
NIRA
National Association of Manufacturers’ Industrial Council
National Industrial Conference Board
Virgil Jordan
House Labor Committee
Connery
House
Labor Committee
Rainey
Johnson
Perkins
Hugo Black
Senate
Congress
Cuticura Taleum Goling Refreshing Fragrant Oils Ad
The advertisement promotes Cuticura Taleum Goling oils described as fragrant oriental balsamic medicate skin to soothe and prevent irritation. It touts instant cooling action, a 25 cent price, free sample, and directs readers to Cuticura Dept X Malden Mass.
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Cuticura
Malden, Mass
Airplane Count in United States Shows Low 19 Week Total
Report notes only 1324 aircraft were manned or in use across the United States during a 19 week period. Officials caution on data gaps and regional variance. Local agencies emphasize continued monitoring and safety inspections amid limited fleet activity.
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United States
Cardui Tonic Praised By Plain Dealing Woman
Mrs G A Bounds of Plain Dealing Louisiana credits Cardui with restoring her strength after childbirth and plans to use it as a family tonic. She notes her daughter also benefitted and urges others to buy Cardui at the drug store.
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Cardui
Washington Lobbyists Rally for Battle of Century
Washington lobbyists press for a decisive policy clash as Congress faces a fraught session. Critics warn of influence pacts while insiders anticipate pivotal votes shaping national power dynamics.
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Congress Halls
Good Garden Guide on soil prep and manure for subsistence plots
The article outlines essential steps for preparing soil for gardens under the New Deal era. It covers clearing land, plowing or spading depth, and the use of manure and commercial fertilizers to improve humus and plant nutrition. It also notes the value of group plots and the need for proper seed beds and soil conditioning.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
NEA
Mailman's Route Has 13 Duplications and Too Many Dogs
KINSTON, Mar. 20. A local mail carrier laments 13 name duplications on his route and an average of three dogs per resident. He notes two Jon Taylors and two Lucy Davises among many duplicates, joking that such confusion made his job nearly comical and trying to keep shin protection intact.
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Kinston
Mar
P. C. Kennedy
Kennedy
Shins
Jon Taylors
Lucy Davises
Julia Griffins
Pete Phillipses
Charlie Tews
Lucille Suttons
Guy Hills
Janie Smiths
John Suttons
Alice Phillipses
Donna Taylors
J. L. Moores
W. H. Gilliking
England Builds Planes to Hunt Submarines in War
England constructs four aircraft designed for anti submarine patrols. The planes will monitor subs as they surface and are equipped with guns capable of firing 100 shells per minute.
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England
German special plane tests for stratosphere flight
A specially built aircraft in Germany undergoes testing aimed at reaching the stratosphere, with a target altitude of at least 10 miles. The endeavor underscores advances in high altitude flight and aerospace experimentation in the country.
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Germany
Folding Wing Plane Stored in Small Space
A new aircraft design features wings that fold in three minutes enabling compact storage in limited spaces. The innovation promises ease of handling and potential use in compact facilities.
Diamond-studded Gold Medal Given at Memorial Day Indy 500
A diamond studded gold medal is awarded each Memorial Day at the Indianapolis Speedway before the 500 mile race to honor the national champion from the previous year.
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Indianapolis Speedway
Rainey Aged 73 Flies Over 12000 Miles Last Year
Speaker Henry T. Rainey of the House, aged 73, logged more than 12,000 miles of travel during the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T. Rainey
House
Acceptance of feminine entries in auto races denied
The contest board of the American Automobile Association rules that feminine entrants are not permitted in United States auto races. The decision affects participation criteria and entry eligibility under AAA regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
The
American Automobile Association
Cadets Tout Balanced Track Team for 1940 Season
Lexington Virginia May 1940 cadets boast balanced sprint and distance depth led by Wellford Turner and Wills. Read, MacDonald, O’Brien, Moore and Moody anchor the squad with a schedule including Duke Virginia Tech and the Southern Conference meet.
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Lexington
Ford
Read
Wellford
Walter Turner
Russ
Charlie MacDonald
Tion
Pf Wills
Door
Marshall Milton
Temple Ayldition
Lin
Meredith Urick
Blacksburg
Maryland
Park
Durham
Hunting coyotes with hounds becomes Montana pastime
In Montana a growing trend has locals using hounds to hunt coyotes. The practice draws hikers and wildlife officials into debates over safety and animal welfare while highlighting rural traditions and the state’s open land resources.
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William FP. Connery
Massachusetts
Frances Perkins
Senate Labor Committee
Kelvinaiuk
Ee & Ge
Balathaner
Kelvinator
Cut Rate Furniture Co
East Green
Cardus
Leiter
Rodney Dutcher
Enterprise Washington
NRA
PWA
Arthur Mullen
Henry L. Doherty
Mullen
Doherty
Internal Revenue Bureau
Federal Trade Commission
Post Office
Bond
Monaco
Supreme Court
Mississippi
North Dakota
Connecticut
Vermont
Prince
Isabella II of
Spain
Alfonso
Roosevelt
Canada
W. RB. Heattie
BY W. RK. Brattif
John Smiths
Montana
Capudin
Ee Caves
High Point Life Underwriters Association
National Association
LiFe Insurance
H. v. Armfield
Ray Norman
Idler
R. E. Ranson
A. E. Futrell
W. J. Fraley
Thomas Griffin
L. F. Range
T. S. Newbold Groom
P. S. Sage
C. C. Hooks
N. L. Garner
C. Y. Coley
Bruce Barton
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