National Whirligig: Tax, Politics, and Postwar Reform
Continued discussion on cigarette tax reform and Big Four pricing effects. Ornburn argues lower taxes could raise retail prices and boost consumption, aiding workers via larger markets and profits, dividends, and advertising. The piece analyzes Senate elections and Republican odds, noting shifts in state dynamics and the likely Democratic majority through 1938. It highlights RFC funds unpaid in cities like Detroit and Cleveland and low takeup on veteran bonus applications.
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Ornburn
United Front
Republican Party
Borah
Idaho
Carey
Wyoming
Dickinson
Iowa
Metcalfe
Rhode Island
Norris
Nebraska
Barbour
New Jersey
Capper
Kansas
Keyes
New Hampshire
Oregon
Maine
McNary
White
Minnesota
Schall
Cittizens
Michigan
Hastings
Delaware
Solid South
RFC
Detroit
Cleveland
Congress eyes 1936 Democratic National Convention plans in Texas tone
The piece notes 1935 changes affecting ex servicemen, Texas politicos pushing for Dallas to host the 1936 Democratic National Convention, and calls for a larger Texas Centennial event. It cites fundraising conversations, party strategy, and a shift in employment policy. Also covers Francis Biddle taking NLBR helm and court action against Houde engineering.
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Congress
Uncle Sam
Texas
Dallas
Houston
Roosevelt
Magic New York
Francis Biddle
National Labor Relations Board
Department of Justice
Houde
Labor Board
Gold Standard Hints and Coughlinmenace Stir New York
James McMullin reports that claims of U S gold cooperation with France are exaggerated. He notes a routine 25 million dollar Belgium loan and discusses how easing exchange restrictions aids gold bloc funding. The piece also covers Father Coughlin’s National Union for Social Justice and fears it could shift political power and disrupt business–government balance.
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New York
James McMullin
France
Belgium
United States
Washington
England
Coughlin
National Union For Social Justice
Committee For the Nation
Owen
Sound Money League
Thomas
Father Coughlin
Cardus credited with rebuilding strength in Greer woman
Mrs T W Hardin of Greer describes relief from back pains and misery after taking Cardus. She says a first bottle improved her condition and she continued using it to regain strength, noting her positive experience in her own account.
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Cardus
T. W. Hardin
Greer
Ganeh Sanken
Refinancing schemes tempt big firms and invite SEC scrutiny
Stand ard Oil of New Jersey and Consolidated Gas of Baltimore test floating security issues with private investors, sparking interest from Socony Vacuum and New York Central. Wall Street quizzed by a loophole in the Securities Act, but the SEC closed the joker by requiring registration for all resales. Sidelines note inflation hedges with Canadian Pacific and a nod to Persia Afghanistan and Abyssinia aiding London.
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Standard Oil
New Jersey
Consolidated Gas
Baltimore
Socony
Wall Street
Wise Acres
Security and Exchange Commission
Commission
Canadian Pacific
Persia
Afghanistan
Abyssian
London
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Panthers Defeat Indians in Soccer at Catawba
High Point College Panthers defeated the Catawba Indians 4 to 1 to finish the season with eight victories and one tie. Led by captain Byrum, the Panthers extended a five year regular season unbeaten streak and topped the Inter-city league with Winston-Salem Kernersville High Point Y and High Point College. Byrum Yount and Jones made their last Panthers appearance while Culler led scoring with three points and English added offense as the team worked cohesively to shut down Catawba’s attack.
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Byrum
Purple Panther
High Point College
Catawba Indians
Catawba
High Point
Panthers
Winston-Salem
Kerneraville
High Point Y
Indians
Panther
Yount
Jones
Culler
English
Duke Players Dominate All Southern Conference Selections
The All-Southern Conference picks crown Duke stars led by Barclay at guard and Cornelius at halfback. North Carolina and Maryland also place multiple players while Parker of Duke earns quarterback on the first team. Second and third teams include Washington and Lee, Maryland, Clemson, and NC State with noted shifts by coaches.
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Barclay
Earl Wentz
Duke
Dave Thomas
V.P
Jim Tatum
North Carolina
Gus Durner
George Barclay
Jack Dunlap
Steve Sabol
N. C
State
Clarence Parker
Corky Cornelius
Charlie Shaffer
Norwood Sotheron
Maryland
Jack
Alexander
Sotheron
Cornelius
Parker
Shaffer
Tex Tilson
Washington and Lee
Carl Snavely
Charlie Smith
Raymond Redding
N. C. State
Bill Dyer
Gaerl Isaacs
Jim Farley
V. M
Ed Minon
EB. B. Dunlap
Hel Mauney
South Carolina
Sam Mattox
Randy Hinson
Clemson
Jack Alexander
Allah
Stanley Fellers
Clem Clemson
Hoge Benion
Eddie Kahn
Clarence Incn
George Glynn
Wash
Midshipmen and Cadets Ready for Navy Army Clash
Tecumseh statue at the Naval Academy dons war paint as midshipmen prepare for West Point with renewed vigor. At West Point cadets stage campus rallies painting banners and singing old Navy fight songs as they gear up for the service classic in Philadelphia.
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Annapolis
West Point
N. Y
Navy
Corps of Cadets
United States Military Academy
Franklin Field
Philadelphia
Manila
Honolulu
Panama
End of season voting sparks center contention
The Virginia Cavaliers and North Carolina State dominate the backfield race with Tommy Johnson and Ray Rex as top backs. Center voting was tight as Sabol edged E B Dunlap by a small margin. V P S Red Negri was ruled ineligible but still received scattered votes, possibly changing a third team outcome.
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Ray Rex
N. C
Sabol
Duke
E. B. Dunlap
Red Negri
Railways Record Busy Hour Passengers Freight and Costs
An hour on American railways sees 49,424 passengers board trains and 3,306 freight cars loaded. Operating expenses total 256,772 dollars, transportation operations 353,362 dollars, wages 160,261 dollars, and taxes 28,493 dollars.
Average girl of today taller and broader than mother
The average girl of today is taller and broader in shoulders, narrower in hips, and heavier than her mother was at the same age.
Nighttime Weak Quakes Peak With Midnight Maximum
The article notes that the highest frequency of weak earthquake shocks occurs at night, reaching a peak at or near midnight. It highlights a nocturnal pattern in seismic activity, suggesting lower activity during the day.
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Bose
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American Liberty League
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Eider
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Lee
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Virginia
George Smith
VY. P. E
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V. P
Greyhound
Union Bus Terminal
East High Street
BSE
Leale Greyhound
Hutchen’s Department Food Store
Hutchen’s
St. Brazil
Skinners Macaroni
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Turkeys
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White House
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