Treasury Seeks 700 Million in New Money Loans
The treasury asked taxpayers to lend 700 million in new money to fund the administration’s financing program and boost a large temporary cash reserve. Secretary Jorgenthau offered 423.46 million in notes maturing Dec 15 to refund, creating a total financing of 1.133 billion. IRS funds and quarterly tax payments will supply about 2.5 billion cash to the treasury, a historic balance.
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Cotton and Tobacco Farmers to Vote on Crop Control Plans
Washington officials announced plans to submit a referendum to cotton and tobacco farmers in December to decide whether to continue the crop control programs for 1938 yields. The vote will mark the first test of the farm legislation and gauge support among farmers who have operated under the controls.
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Washington
Radio WMFR Allowed Unlimited Time By FCC Decision
The Communications Commission granted WMFR High Point North Carolina an unlimited time license because of a compelling public need for more service in the High Point area. The move changes WMFR from day time only to 24 hour operation.
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Washington
The
Communications Commission
WMFR
High Point
N. C
8.8.8 Tonic Claims to Restore Skin Glow and Energy
A historical ad touts 8.8.8 Tonic as an internal remedy to boost red blood cells, restore lost weight, strengthen nerves, and give skin a natural health glow. It promises lasting results and claims no ethical drug can equal its effectiveness.
Board Studies Possible Social Security Changes for Congress
Washington Sept 8 The Social Security Board disclosed it is preparing a detailed report for Congress on the feasibility of dozens of proposed changes to the Social Security Act. President Roosevelt in April urged a study to liberalize and extend the old age benefit system. The advisory council asked the board to examine extending old age insurance to about 16 million domestic workers farm laborers and self employed persons excluded from the act.
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Social Security Board
Congress
Roosevelt
Social Security Advisory Council
Cornerstone perfumes to be buried till 1929 at Fair
At the New York World's Fair 1939 the Cosmetics Building houses rare perfumes and toilet accessories valued in the thousands. After the fair, the cornerstone will move to Arizona near Tucson and be sealed under a granite monolith with a bronze tablet delaying disturbance until April 30, 1929, a thousand years after the fair’s inauguration.
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New York
Arizona
Tucson
Sun Flame Torch Devastation If Placed Over Chicago
If an acetylene torch flame were swapped for a sun center flame and set in Chicago, heat would scorch all plant and animal life across North America. The hypothetical shows the extreme destructive power of celestial fire on a continental scale.
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Chicago
North America
Most School Teachers Are Competent Despite Burden Of Being Only Human
Olive Roberts Barton argues teachers are chosen by methodical training and psychology, not divining rods. While many teachers excel, each classroom holds forty individuals with unique needs, requiring balance between formal guidance and personal understanding.
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Dr. Jones
Mrs. White
James
Hilda
Florida Exhibit At New York World's Fair 1939
The Florida exhibit will cover two and a half acres on Fountain Lake's west shore with a 250000 dollar display. It centers on citrus farming from growing to packing and also features phosphate mines wildlife and Florida as vacation land.
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New York
Florida
Fountain Lake
Don t Let Constipation Drag On
Health advisory warns that a bland diet of bread meat and potatoes can cause constipation and fatigue. It emphasizes that bulk means a specific type of food not quantity and urges dietary changes to restore energy.
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