Labor Secretary Reports Big Industrial Gains
Secretary Frances Perkins announces an 845000 rise in industrial employment and a 12000000 weekly payroll gain between January 15 and February 15. She notes 2400000 workers returned to industrial jobs since last March and highlights automobile and agricultural equipment sectors as leading gains.
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Frances Perkins
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AAA proposes broad milk reduction program with federal payments
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration suggests a national plan to cut milk supply by 10 to 20 percent in exchange for federal payments to dairy farmers. It would start with about 165 million dollars, potentially rising to 300 million, funded by a tax on butter fat rising to 5 cents per pound as the program advances.
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Agricultural Adjustment Administration
AAA
Germans Push Flying Spirit and Air Defense Claim
Publics urged to fund sport of flying in Germany despite Versailles limits while Goering calls for air defense rights. Austria and United States to open a Vienna chamber of commerce and a Washington affiliate to boost trade. A column reflects on the state of fiction and writing styles, criticizing bloated prose and urging straightforward record keeping.
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Treasury reports strong first quarter income tax receipts
Secretary Morgenthau told President Roosevelt that income tax receipts to March 15 totaled 147.794 million, well above estimates and last year’s 99.847 million. He noted 1933 extensions shifted filing to March 31 after the bank holiday. March estimates are set at 250 million versus 174 million last March.
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Roosevelt
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Railroad wage dispute escalates as unions reject Roosevelt plan
Representatives of railroad brotherhoods refused the proposed wage compromise and demanded immediate restoration of predepression wages for all workers. The Railway Labor Executives Association warned of ongoing negotiations and possible instability as the rail wage action continues in dispute.
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Fascism debate and social comments in Brisbane weekly
A Brisbane weekly column surveys rising fascist threats in Europe and potential domestic echoes amid industrial chaos. It also critiques bridge culture, shifts on shotgun marriage, a prisoner artist, French unrest, army recruitment, and U.S. crime-fighting rhetoric, linking politics, society, and modern life.
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NRA Crisis Tests Roosevelt Administered NRA Test
National Topics Interpreted discusses the NRA struggle with labor provisions and industry backlash under Roosevelt. It notes dissension within Roosevelt’s brain trust and political clashes in Congress, the fight over unionization, and the impact of the executive order on government contracts. It also covers the air mail controversy and Lindbergh’s involvement.
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