Nebraska Allocates Relief Funds and Surplus Commodity Plan
At a meeting in Governor Cochran's office the appropriation committee and state board agreed 15 percent of 7.1 million dollars for relief will be held in reserve for emergencies. The committee is limited to 150 thousand for biennium to distribute federal surplus commodities. Governor Cochran said expected 750 thousand will be raised in two years from taxes. If federal surplus purchases continue Nebraska must cover distributing costs.
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Lincoln
Cochran
State Board
Assistance Committee
Brady
Appropriations Committee
Nebraska
Cattle Feeding in Nebraska Drops Sharply in Spring Report
A. F. E. Anderson reports Nebraska cattle on feed below half of last year on April 1 and stocker shipments from July to March down 99 000 head year over year. He notes 75 percent of cattle now on feed may be marketed by June and stockyard receipts dip 35 percent. Corn costs drive the decline with some feeders still turning a profit. Nebraska falls 55 percent versus 33 percent in the broader Corn Belt.
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Lincoln—Nebraska
A. F E. Anderson
Anderson
Nebraska
Treasury cites Nebraska relief funds and expenditures
Washington reports 1935 36 emergency relief allocations to Nebraska totaling 1 200 189 as of March 31 1937 with 12 7734 044 unexpended. Total obligations 68 130 380 95 and expenditures 58 466 145 from April 8 1935 to March 31. Major spenders WPA FERA and resettlement admin with highway projects leading.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Congress
Nebraska
Roosevelt
WPA
FERA
Resettlement Administration
Department
PWA
Agriculture
Rural Electrification Administration
Farm Credit Administration
Treasury
Interior
Labor
Many Eligible Soon For Pension
About 323 684 persons or estates will be eligible this year for six million dollars in lump sum or death payments under the federal old age pension program. The Social Security Board said 841 lump sum claims have been received in Washington. Beneficiaries include those in covered employment who reach 65 and families of those who die before that age. Nebraska reports 2 782 filing for the lump sum.
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Washington, D. C
Social Security Board
Washington
Nebraska
Obesity now viewed as fat mobilization issue
Medical note argues obesity results from altered fat handling in overweight individuals. Fat depots store fat less readily while blood fat is absorbed more, especially during illness. weight loss urged through reduced intake and adaptation of fat metabolism. Gallbladder issues noted with many people. surgical insight referenced.
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G. Hetenyi
Clinical Medicine
Hetenyi
Religious Principles Guide True Virtue
Luther argues that external good deeds do not create genuine religion. instead, righteous principles must exist first, guiding men to consistently perform virtuous actions.
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Luther
Liberator of Bulgaria Janarius MacGahan Broadcast Courage
Janarius Aloysius MacGahan born 1844 in New Lexington Ohio rose from shy student to war correspondent. His reports during the Franco Prussian War and exposes of Turkish atrocities in Bulgaria earned him the title Liberator of Bulgaria and a place in Ohio State University’s journalism Hall of Fame.
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New Lexington
Ohio
Young MacGahan
Europe
America
New York Herald
London News
Herald
Balkans
Bulgaria
England
MacGahan
Constantinople
Ohio State University
Swindler Cassie Chadwick's Rise and Fall in High Finance
The notorious Cassie Chadwick forged ties to Andrew Carnegie to borrow millions in the late 19th century. She posed as a wealthy heiress, deceived banks and friends with shipments of grand pianos and a special train, then fled to New York. Arrested again in Cleveland, she was convicted of forgeries, sentenced to four years, and died in prison in 1907 with a small estate.
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Cleveland
Chadwick
Middle West
Toledo
Andrew Carnegie
New York
Carnegie
Ohio
Radio variety honors stir protests from Crosby fans
The Women's National Radio committee names the Rudy Vallee hour best variety program as protests pour in from Bing Crosby followers. Errol Flynn heads to Spain after a Rebel attack but injury is minor and he will return to work soon.
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National Radio Committee
Bing Crosby
Warner Brothers
Errol Flynn
Ireland
Errol
Spain
Profitless Meanness and Courtesy Among Automobilists
A reflective collection on social conduct discussing withholding praise, etiquette as guidance, friendships cooled by favors, and the rise of a courtesy society for motorists. Observations include male and domestic behaviors, expecting annual gifts, and the evolving discipline of children with a humorous note on spinach.
Soul Sickness Quote from William Cowper
A reflective line laments daily reports of wrong and outrage filling the world. The speaker describes a burdened soul and moral weariness in confronting persistent misdeeds. This excerpt frames a somber view of human affairs and spiritual distress.
Around the House Tips and Recipes from WNU Service
A collection of practical home tips including a jelly sauce recipe using crab-apple red currant or grape jelly and hot water, and a method to melt it for pudding. Advice covers removing thread knots, repurposing leftover liver, preventing blackened boiled potatoes with lemon juice, stuffed orange salad ideas with pineapple grapefruit and mayonnaise, hanging pictures with glue in holes, and a butterscotch recipe with sugar molasses water butter and vinegar.
Foreign Phrases and Their Meanings in Historical Usage
A compact glossary of Latin French Italian phrases with translations and notes. Entries include plain in neatness affair d honneur sine culpa basso rilievo flagrante delicto jus gentium toties quoties amende honorable ulula vires ante meridiem siste viator offering concise definitions and contexts.
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New York City
Annals of Surgery
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Abram
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Jesus Christ
Dr. Barton
Harold L Lundquist
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Janarius Aloysius MacGahan
Huntington
Ind
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Cassie L. Chadwick
Canada
Elizabeth Bigley
Hollywood
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Lanny Ross
Miss Dragonette
Bobby Breen
Grand National Company
Victor Scheritzinger
Marcheta
Ross
Leonard Penn
Gladys George
George McDonald
Jean Parker
Penn
M-G-M
Paramount
Gail Patrick
Paramount Studio
Jack Benny
Pola Negri
Clara Bow
Sam Goldwyn
Tucson
Arizona
Barbara Stanwyck
Fred Astaire
Carole Lombard
Ginger Rogers
Dick Foran
Elissa Landi
Palm Springs
Claire Windsor
Constance Bennett
Luise Rainer
20Th Century-Fox
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Granddad
Cedar
POLI
En Ae
Prings
Quaker State
Quaker State Oil Refining Corp
Oil City, Pennsylvania
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