WPA Slash Liked by Congress but Changes Draw GOP Fire
Congress welcomed President Roosevelts reduced WPA request of 886 million dollars for the next fiscal year while opposing proposed administrative changes. Lawmakers warned the changes could steer relief clients toward viewing WPA as a career. The plan projects about 1 million on WPA rolls monthly, down from earlier levels.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Rep. Cannon
Missouri
Rep. Taber
New York
Notice of Summons and Warrant of Attachment
In Gaston County Superior Court Threads Incorporated sues Ernest A Wright J G Walser and W S Swaim and A M Swaim to recover 2289 12 for cotton goods yarns and threads. A warrant of attachment issued May 13 1941 returns July 7 1951. W S Swaim must appear by July 7 1941 to answer or demur.
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Ernest A. Wright
J. G. Walser
Avery Hosiery Mulls
W. S. Swaim
A. M. Swaim
W. S. Swalm
Superior Court
Gaston County
North Carolina
Threads, Inc
Gastonia
Charles E. Hamilton, JR
Superifor Court
Gaston Country
The Sepulchre of Maternity Ezra’s Tomb as Maternity Hospital
The tomb of Ezra, second only to Moses in the Old Testament, has served as a maternity hospital for 2200 years. Women nearing childbirth visit the site hoping for sons and to attain spiritual achievements like Ezra. A priest and 22 midwives attend this ancient and curious hospital.
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Ezra
Moses
WPA clash over defense program highlighted in heated talk
Taber charged the WPA with opposing defense efforts and spending, claiming the program serves two opposing ends. He defended removals of long-term WPA workers as justice and objected to the president and Cannon on easing alien employment restrictions.
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Ation Group
WPA
Taber
Cannon
Congressional Summer Recess Faces Opposition
Washington May 22 Senate anti war critics push for no long recess to monitor world affairs while House experts expect months to finish the 3.5 billion tax bill. Nye opposes any break longer than three days fearing convoy and war risks. Glass favors quick naval action to ensure Britain support. Doughton predicts at least a month to finish tax work, with Senate aiming for early June passage. Byrnes sees a two month recess after tax passage. Clark predicts the tax bill will stay through the summer.
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Congress
House
Nye
McNary
Oregon
Glass € D-Vay
Britain
Doughton
Ways and Means Committee
George
Dga
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Byrnes
D-Sc
Clark
D-Mo
Notice of Sale of Land in High Point North Carolina
Public auction will sell land in High Point Guilford County North Carolina at 11:00 a.m. on Monday June 1, 1941 in front of the County Building corner West Green and South Main Streets The lot described is No 604 Fourth Street part of Willenbar Terrace Block J plat book 4 page af The sale proceeds fund a deed of trust dated April 2 1934 held by Wachovia Bank and Trust Co as substituted trustee The bid requires 3 percent cash deposit and the sale is subject to city taxes and street assessments due after October 1 1940 1941 Wachovia Bank and Trust Co substituted trustee Roberson Haworth Reese Attorneys
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Angel H. Kotsios
Angelina K. Kotsios
Register of Deeds
Guilford County
North Carolina
West Green and
South Main Streets
High Point
High Point Township
Fourth Street
Barbee Street
June A. Vyonnson
C. E
Willenbar Terrace
Office of the Register of Deeds
Burma's Sampans and Forests Through Uncle Rays Eyes
Uncle Rays travel note explains Burma craft with crossed oar sampans moved by leg power, Mandalay on Trrawaddi River, Rangoon pagoda, forests with Wabo bamboo, wildlife like ligers and rhinos, and Burma’s Buddhist majority vs Indian Hindu majority. Also notes Rangoon population and a offer for free illustrated leaflet.
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Burma
China
Trrawaddi
Bay of Bengal
Mandalay
Kipling
Rangoon
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