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Carter Seeks President Approval For Hawaii Bond Issue
George R. Carter Territorial Secretary travels from Hawaii via San Francisco to Washington and New York to secure President Roosevelt approval for a 2.5 million bond issue for public improvements. Plans allocate funds for roads 600000, public buildings 490000, harbor deepening 300000, sewers, and hospitals, with six to fifteen year interest terms and five year redemption. He notes legal limits on annual bond issuance, awaiting next assessment results, and signals possible Congress amendments if market demand falters.
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