Spain's Civil War Warps a Health Project In Madrid
A U S photograph from Spain shows the Cancer Institute ruins in Madrid as cross fire shatters the building. The image links war’s destruction to a project meant to aid suffering humanity, noting the costly result of fighting over ground and the broader toll on innocent bystanders.
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City Finances Publicly Told Yet Silent on Details
City officials release a financial state ment hailed as public, but it reveals little. Auditors’ fuller figures remain for council eyes only. Taxpayers deserve a comprehensive report like the county court issue. The administration makes a weak gesture toward openness, leaving the 90c per $100 valuation mystery unresolved.
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Editorial warns Roosevelt over strike chaos risk
The United States News editorial discusses the strike crisis, comparing Roosevelt to Buchanan and Lincoln. It argues indecision could worsen instability and urges swift action to restore peace and bring workers back to work before the nation slides further into turmoil.
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America's largest nuisance and a judge's remedy
A Chicago judge links juvenile driving while intoxicated to gin and tavern sales, proposing holding offenders briefly to summon the bar owner. He urges closing taverns and prison for owners, aiming to curb public nuisances and highway disasters. The piece notes a Jefferson City bid to remove handbill ads and hints at upcoming legislature actions.
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Joseph plan misread as Wallace grain plan parallels Egypt
Washington Daybook discusses Secretary Wallace's ever normal granary, dubbed Joseph plan, and contrasts it with the biblical seven fat years. It explains storage loans, farmer debt, and potential releases, noting uncertainty about seven fat years followed by seven lean ones.
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How's Your Health Dr Tago Galdston On Nearsightedness
The article explains nearsightedness as an inherent weakness of the eyeball causing distant objects to blur. It warns that children who read or play at close range strain eye muscles, risking worsening vision and possible retinal detachment, and advises constant wearing of properly prescribed glasses and regular medical exams.
Growing bus toll prompts push for exits and safety
Officials note a Mediapolis collision between a motor truck and a passenger bus killed four and injured many, urging rear exits and uniform state laws to reduce hazards. The Davenport Iowa Times discusses how narrow highways and aging buses raise risk and the need for voluntary safety measures by bus lines.
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Why Not All Missouri Quarterly Tax Plan Expansion
The Hannibal Courier-Post reports a Missouri law currently applying only to St. Louis that allows citizens to pay taxes in quarterly installments. Support grows for statewide adoption, citing success with income taxes and ongoing calls to ease state and county tax payments if collections prove feasible.
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Japan rejects Roosevelt arms proposal on 14 inch guns
The Tokyo reply to Roosevelt's last appeal for naval arms limits asserts 14 inch guns will not achieve real disarmament without quantitative tonnage cuts. Japan demands universal reductions and objects to a tri power 14 inch cap without agreed reductions by the United States and Britain. The London treaty framework, ending 5-5-3 limits in 1938, left Japan free to keep 16 inch guns.
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Joseph W. Grew
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State vs. The Big Dragnet Docketed In Santa Cruz
The State case against The Big Dragnet appears on the Santa Cruz Superior Court docket. A net found in prohibited waters will likely be condemned.
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Cal
Superior Court
Big Business Survived Low Mood Better Than Small Firms
A June 17 Associated Press report from New York cites the 20th Century Fund study showing big business with assets over $500,000 fared better in a two year downturn than small firms. Larger firms borrow less and rely on bonds and mortgages with fixed due dates, while small businesses use short term notes and accounts payable. The report notes larger firms lean toward equity financing, reducing risk of receivership, and may even distribute profits or increase stockholders’ gains from surpluses. A Toronto follow up notes doctors could aid cures if illnesses were more frequent.
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20Th Century Fund
Telephone Operators Back to Switchboards in Warren
Telegraph operators returned to work at Warren after a 24,000 annual raise bid, with a retroactive increase of 12,000 from June 1, ending a strike that left 10,500 receivers idle. Picket lines were prominent as the agreement was reached.
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What Congress Is Doing
Senate continues debate on a 1 500 000 relief bill. Postoffice committee resumes steel strike inquiry. Banking committee holds hearings on extending land bank interest rate. House considers district of Columbia tax legislation. Point committee on tax evasion opens public hearings. Flood control committee con-
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Senate debates flood aid with local matching plan
Yesterday the Senate debated a $300,000,000 flood control program proposing local contributions for relief projects. The House adjourned after paying tribute to late Representative Connery of Massachusetts.
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