Economists weigh gold trade and bartering in postwar markets
The piece argues that Germany and allies may push a barter or export subsidy system due to scarce gold and credits. It notes Funk’s opposition to U.S. trade, Germany's totalitarian trading via a single agency, and potential shifts toward self-contained economic blocs. It warns of South American competition and the fragile role of gold in settling international balances.
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Germany
South America
United States
Bredt
Europe
Africa
Japan
Asia
England
Russia
Herr Funk
Nevada political tour stops at Laneburg for third speaking
Wayne Jarvis reports the 1940 Nevada campaign stop at Laneburg where 13 office seekers spoke. Candidates for county and probate clerk, sheriff, judge, tax assessor, treasurer and representative outlined platforms amid plans for August 13 and 27 voting dates. Several incumbents and challengers shared brief remarks and thanked locals for support.
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Wayne Jarvis
Nevada
Laneburg
Buck Young
AAA
Jess Baker
Howie Butler
Dewoody
W. E
Ed) Cottingham
Nevada County
Europe
Curtis Ward
Red Vandiver
John A. Jarvis
J. €. Woodul
Jesse Stockton
Carl Mitchell
Leslie Buchanan
County Candidates Continued from Page One
County voters hear pitches from Cecil Weaver Arthur C. Anderson and others in a county clerk race in Hope. Ex servicemen and local farmers outline qualifications and pledges to improve courthouse service as August 13 ballots near.
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Hope
Cecil Weaver
Leam
Uncle Sam
Court House
Arthur C. Anderson
Yourl
Elmer Brown Refines Campaign Stump Speech Amid Rival Rhetoric
Elmer Brown, a circuit clerk candidate, laments opponents improving oration while admitting his own speech needs work. He recalls starting in politics in youth, notes gained experience, and expresses renewed hope for a decisive victory with voter support.
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Elmer Brown
Donations for a Free Fair Rise in Hope Community Support
Local businesses joined in funding the fall county free fair with steady donations reported Thursday. Contributing firms include Hope Star Southwest Journal Hotel Barlow Plunkett Darrell Grocery La Nevada Transit Moore’s City Market and others totaling at least 25 dollars from the Saenger Theatre and Rialto Theatre combined.
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Hope
Hope Star
Southwest Journal
Hotel Barlow
Plunkett Darrell Gro. Ci
Hope Confectionery
M'System Gro
Bruner Ivory
Nevada Transit
Moore's Chy Market
Stewarts Jewelry
Morgan Lindsay
Public meeting highlights county race and highway talks
A Harris County event featured Rep Roge Weisenberger and ex Sheriff James Bearden debating for the No 2 representative post while county treasurer hopefuls spoke. Joe Booker stood for Lester Booker for state land commissioner. Sheriff Claudence Baker and Assessor Dewey Hendrix spoke. attendees planned two appearances at Saratoga and Columbus.
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Rogce Weisenberger
James
Bearden
Joe Booker
Lester Booker
Hempstead
Claaence Baker
Dewey Hendrix
Saratoga
Columbus
Cornett Speaks at Kiwanis Meet
Lt. Jack Cornett, commander of Alten CCC Camp, spoke at the Kiwanis gathering at Hotel Barlow about CCC work nationwide. He praised local recruits for adapting as soldiers and excelling in training. Tarpley to lead next Wednesday program.
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Remy For Kiwanis
Barlow
Jack Cornett
Alten
CCC
Cornett
COC
Tarpley
Curious Insects Baffle Birds in Odd Alignment Study
A historical note describes birds alighting near elongated insects, seemingly unaware of their presence, highlighting surprising predator-prey dynamics and misperception in a peculiar natural observation from earlier science writing.
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Bluff City
Rosston
Prescott
King Bishop
Miami
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Ladies Specialty Shop
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