Five 1940 fiscal measures push Congress hearings
A long Washington memo outlines expected 1940 budget actions led by Secretary Morgenthau. Highlights include a 10 percent income tax surcharge, new processing taxes, removal of tax exemptions on bonds and salaries, expanded Social Security to more workers, and lowering exemptions under $1000. The piece notes rising deficits, ballooning debt, and ongoing farm and labor policy debates amid international tension.
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U. S
John
Agriculture Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry Morgenthau Jr
AAA
Supreme Court
Congress
Wallace
State Department
Francis
Sayre
U.S
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
New York City
Wihle
Dogged by Danger and the Safe Job
John Gerien seeks a safe line after two hazardous posts. He survives a skyscraper plunge and a runaway milk wagon crash, then joins the police. A safety evolution from ironworker to milk wagon to law enforcement ends with a steadier career.
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Ello
John Gerien
John
Newark
N. J
Uft
Johe
WNN
Names of the Wise Men From the East in Bible
A discussion notes that the Bible does not name the Magi who followed the star to Bethlehem. It recalls traditional names Gaspar Balthasar and Melchior and explains their meanings and gifts.
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Jesus
Jerusalem
Bethlehems
Meicher
Gaspar
Balthasar
Pyisin
Katia
Wodei Medias
Pavat
Parton on Sherwood and Met Opera stars of 1920s New York
In a lively column, Lemuel F. Parton profiles playwright Robert Sherwood, noting his rise from amateur novelty to Lincoln in Minds, and recounts his war service and early career. it also covers Metropolitan Opera’s new singers selection and a New City, New York, tale of young contralto hopefuls Carter and Warren, with brief bios of their backgrounds and training.
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Japan
Canton
Hongkong
Chiang Kai-shek
Hankow
China
Chiang
Great Britain
Munich
Wiew
EW York
Robert Sherwood
Adset
Bob Sherwood
Shrine
Bob-Bob-Robin
Bob - Bob
Abe Lincoln
Lincoln
Sherwood
Black Watch
Vanity Fair
Boston
Life
New Rochelle
Harvard
Tom Buggles
Rome
Mary Brandon
Sutton Place
New York
Surrey
England
Alexander Korda
Anager Edward Johnson
Metroplitan
Met
Joan Carter
Leonard Warren
Hockland County
Metropolitan
Mr. Carter
New City
Mr. Warren
Bronx
North Woods
Columbia P University
WNU
Hyw Jumbo Killed in African Elephant Incident
Baraum's famous African elephant Hyw Jumbo was killed on September 15, 188? near Grand Tris Shrive wack, half a mile from Ghotias. A keeper was injured, and the animal's value was recorded.
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Baraum
Ghotias
Utes
Ali
Charming Practical All Day Dresses
Two dress designs emphasize slim lines and practical wear from shopping to home. They use percale calico chalks jersey or crepe with detailed sew charts. Large figure pattern 1618 and 1624 cover multiple sizes with yardage needs and trims. orders to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Chicago.
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Jersey
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Bell Syndicate
WNU
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Weekly News Review
Joseph W. LaBine
White House
Roosevelt
U. S. Treasury
National Labor Relations Board
Republic Steel
NLRB
Piar Chamber
NLRS
Lrs
Republic
NRA
Elmer F. Andrews
Austin
Texas
Puerto Rico
New Deal
New Jersey
Frank Hague
Jersey City
Democratic Party
New Mexico
Dennis Chavez
Chavez
WPA
Pennsylvania
James J. Davis
George H. Earle
Five ‘Angels
Joseph N. Pew
Cil Millonaire
Moses I Antenberg
Philadelphia
Ernest
Sleefaine
Jay Covice
Popular Basel
Uncle Sam
Iowa
Henry A Wallace
Abotaberr
Attongiiy George X. Desmiher
Morgenthau
Adventurers’ Club
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