Demand for Economy Boosts Gold Price Rise
Washington reports the price of gold increases to 34.06 an ounce, the first rise since December 12, amid government budget worries. A Brookings study questions reliance on gold purchases, while the National Economy League calls for balancing the budget to prevent further deficits. Treasury data show a near billion-dollar deficit over five and a half months, with emergency outlays dominating.
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Petesta
London
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White House
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Agricultural Adjustment Administration
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Civil Works
Public Works Cash Increase Seen in Maturities
The article notes cash increases in maturities with outlays by the Public Works Administration totaling 152,244,385. It says only a fraction of near 3,000,000,000 allotments was spent, expecting spring months to bring a small rise in public works expenditures. It mentions a village closure and includes various entertainment and personal notes about actors, film rights, and fund support for Ted Sloan.
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Public Works Administration
A Kansan Sees Hollywood By Richard Doan
A Kansan contributor observes Hollywood California moving beyond Prohibition with repeal. Police once unsupported by the public now gain citizen help to shut down speakeasies. Even Colony Club, once a leading barred-door venue, faces increased scrutiny under the new climate.
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Hollywood
Richard Doan
Colony Club
Cold wave grips Kansas as bitter north winds spread
Topeka reports a dramatic cold snap with a record low of 13 degrees. forecasters predict a further decline, with temperatures near 20s in the north and 20s south. Northwesterly winds threaten ongoing frigid conditions across the week end as Kansas braces for harsher weather. Separately, Sen. Arthur Capper leaves Topeka for Washington as Congress convenes January 3, with plans to stop in Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Marriage licenses issued in McLouth and Topeka mark local civic motions. A Christmas subscription pitch rounds out the page.
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Arthur Capper
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