Florida Canal: A Shorter Secure Route for East West Trade
The piece argues for completing a sea level ship canal across Florida linking the Atlantic with the Gulf. It cites military and commercial benefits, wartime submarine protection, and reductions in voyage distance. Congress, WPA funds, and Army surveys support the project, with Florida leading state involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menendez
Mexico
Drake
Andrew Jackson
War Department
Florida
Virgin
Congress
Gulf States
Plonda Ship Canal Association
General Summerall
United States Army
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Pensacola
New Orleans
Panama Canal
St. Johns River
Port Inglis
Roosevelt
Boards of Engineers and Geologists
WPA
Florida Canal
Mississippi Valley
Atlantic Seaboard
Pennsylvania gas tax climb sparks statewide protest cartoon
The piece cites a rise from under a million to 46 million dollars yearly since 1921 and warns that adding 11 million more would worsen costs. Governor Earle urges raising the state tax to five cents, exceeding eastern and northern peers. Motorist groups oppose, urging public protest at Harrisburg, with strong public response reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Earle
Mississipi
Ohio
Automotive Industries and Master Users Committee
Bank Chartering Policy Reviewed in Philadelphia
Public policy on bank chartering was discussed by New Jersey Banking Commissioner Carl K. Withers at the Eastern Conference on Banking Service in Philadelphia. He urged sound motive, community need, capital adequacy, and honest purpose, warning against political influence and reckless new charters while favoring mergers and branch banking with safeguards against monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Carl K. Withers
New Jersey
American Bankers Association
United States
Wehit Bork Tate
Fudl
Bank expert questions claim of public confidence loss
William A. Boyd of Ithaca questions a published statement about an apparent loss of public confidence in banks. He notes that bank deposits keep rising and argues that institutions serving their communities through the Depression deserve continued confidence and have not had to regain public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Boyd
Ithaca
Trust Institutions Directory by American Bankers Association
The Trust Division of the American Bankers Association publishes a directory listing 2 853 trust institutions with aggregate capital funds of 4 416 000 000 and total resources of 35 448 000 000, detailing the scope of trust operations nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trust Division
American Bankers Association
Lsts
Eyes Right At Night Driver Guidance From Secretary Kelly
Secretary of Revenue John B. Kelly advised motorists to avert glare by focusing on the right side of the road when confronted with approaching headlamps. He warned many drivers instinctively stare into the glare, but proper procedure protects vision and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Revenue
John B. Kelly
Pennsylvanias farmers face planting delays from wet weather
Secretary of Agriculture Jo Hansell reports Federal State crop data show wet weather and late freezes delaying plowing in Pennsylvania. Plowing starts two weeks late, with winter wheat losses up to ten percent but still above last year and the 1925 34 average. Oil crops and pastures show declines but remain near or above prior year levels.
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Pennsyvania
Jo Hansell
Tolay
Ross
Memorial Day Poppy Drive Supports Disabled Veterans
The American Legion and Auxiliary sponsor memorial poppy sales made by disabled veterans in Pennsylvania and Maryland hospitals and homes. Over eight hundred thousand poppies were produced this year to aid relief efforts and provide income for veterans in need amid floods. Wearing a Legion Poppy honors the dead, assists disabled veterans, and relieves local need.
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Flanders Field
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home
Erie
Pennsylvania
South, Mountain
Franklin County
U. S. Veterans Hospital
Aspinwall
Perry Point
Maryland
American Legion and Auxiliary
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Nazareth
Nazareth, Penna
South Main Street
Northampton County
Smerivan Pe Tlea
West Uth Street
New York City
Florida Ship Canal
Harrisburg
A. B. Chapin
Nur Hy
Wdhout
Syd E. Pinkham
Dorsie Williams
Danville
Ilinois
Hell
Morris Kaplan
Northampton St
South Broad Street
Lity Pirst— Price Secona” Dour Grover For It
Bushkill Milling Co
George H. Heckman
Belvidere St. Nazareth
Lucas Paints
SAI
Squibb's Tooth Paste
Pluto Water Reg
Miles Alka Seltzer
Darlene
Protec
Consult
Citizens Mutual Fire Insurance
Tatamy
Easton
Ecuador
Henry Schlegel
Belvidere ST
Nazareth, PA
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