Battle over national debt taxes in election year
Joseph W. LaBine argues the national debt limit and election politics hinder any tax increase. He notes possible spending cuts, hints from Pat Harrison and William King, and White House statements on trimming deficits. Deficit projections compare last year, with WPA relief, defense costs, and a rough $9 billion budget outlook.
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Mississippi
Pat Harrison
Senate Finance Committee
Utah
William King
White House
Steve Early
Harold D. Smith
WPA
National Defense
Mad War in Europe Shapes News More Than Warfare
Europe’s third month of war centers on espionage paratroopers and trade talks rather than battles. Hitler’s sea mine threat and the Munich beer hall plot are used for propaganda as Britain tightens a blockade and the Balkans see Nazi influence ebb. Senator McNary outlines three GOP planks to win the upcoming farm vote.
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Europe
Adolf Hitler
Danzig
Western Front
Siroco
Berlin
Czech
Heinrich Himmler
Gestapo
Georg Elser
Mr. Best
Stevens
Munich
Hitler
Elser
Otto Strasser
Balkans
Romania
Constantin Argetoianu
George Tatarescue
Japan’s southern frontier threatens China rail links
In southern Kwangsi 40,000 Nipponese blitzed to sever China’s rail supply to French Indo China. Tokyo hopes to starve Chungking into submission as Britain and France face domestic issues. Nanning holds out. Abe warns China must be freed from Communists. U.S. notes Americans in China face molestation. trade talks look unlikely before January 26. Gillespie coal dispute sees CIO and AFL cooperation. Henry Wallace announces 57 cent corn loans with optimism for 235 million bushels sealed under the program.
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Japan
China
Kwangsi Province
Tokyo
Chungking
Britain
France
Nanning
Wang Ching-wei
U. S
Washington
Tientsin
Abe
Henry Wallace
Easy Entertaining Recipes for a Friendly Notion of Home
Thanksgiving reflections lead to simple, informal entertaining ideas with a collection of favorite recipes. Dishes include one dish meals with spaghetti and chipped beef, oven fried chicken, baked stuffed pork chops, baked beans, escalloped potatoes with ham, chocolate cake, chocolate cream pie, and a call to obtain the Easy Entertaining book from Eleanor Howe in Chicago.
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Eleanor Howe
North
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Carter Glass cites Garner Byrd for president claim
Senator Carter Glass praises John N Garner and Virginia colleague Harry Byrd as best qualified for the presidency. Wilhelm Hohenzollern narrowly dodged injury when a windstorm toppled a tree as he passed. Louis Taber reelected master of the National Grange at Peoria. convention urged suspension of the U S reciprocal trade program.
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Carter Glass
Virginia
John N. Garner
Harry Byrd
Wilhelm Hohenzollern
Kaiser
Germany
Louis Taber
National Grange
Peoria
U. S
Rock is the principal weapon in Europe’s war
A reader quiz asks about a round object used as a weapon, Toledo school children news, Kermit Roosevelt renouncing citizenship, Sammy Boy the dog in media, and Owen D Young with Gerald Swope of GE announcing a major fact.
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Europe
Toledo
Kermit Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Sammy Boy
California
Disputed mine case and personnel changes noted
The text cites a mine and notes that option B is correct. It states workers were dismissed until the year began due to school funds running out. It mentions becoming a Britisher and claims Roosevelt is a major in the British army. It records a death and announces retirement on January 1.
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Roosevelt
It is Time to Make Fruit Cake Column Preview
A Western Newspaper Union column announces next week will feature a splendid selection of rare old fruit cake recipes along with hints and suggestions for making them.
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Western Newspaper Union
Children Will Love These Cuddle Toys Pattern 2291
Cats and pups are best friends in a scrap fabric cuddle toy set. Pattern 2291 includes four toys with directions and required materials. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept New York for this pattern.
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Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Ave
New York
N. Y
Buddha Statues Abound Worldwide Varying Widely in Size
Across the globe Buddha statues outnumber Christ figures. In China and Japan millions exist in temples, courtyards, caverns, and gardens. Some sites contain 10,000 small Buddhas carved into cave walls, illustrating vast Buddhist presence and diversity.
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China
Japan
Hungarian printer’s drastic act after heartbreak
A young Hungarian printer, found unconscious in the street, said he had declared his former lover’s full name and address in large type and swallowed it after being jilted. Police reported no additional injuries beyond the ordeal.
Clock that runs forever claimed by Swiss firm
A Swiss firm claims to have produced a clock that will run indefinitely. It relies on atmospheric temperature variations to wind its main springs. A change of a few degrees in temperature keeps it running for two to three days.
Bullet Penetration Varies By Bullet Type and Range
Tests with pointed bullets in moist sand show penetration of 10 inches at 50 feet, 14 inches at 300 feet, and 16 inches at 1,500 feet, indicating type and target influence penetration more than velocity.
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Collier’s
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Harrison , Fine
Ake
English Channel
Reich
London
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Belgium
Italy
Oregon
Charles L. McNary
McNary
Asia
Mr. Welles
Aly
Far East
Nobuyuki Abe
Gillespie, Ill
A. F. of
David Reed
Bura
TS We
Tom Pendergast
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Mohandas Gandhi
India
Owen D. Young
Gerald Swope
General Electric Company
Malabar
WNU
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