Roosevelt Seeks Tax Rise to Aid 1940 Budget
President Roosevelt opened the new session of Congress urging renewal of most-favored-nation trade provisions and defense increases funded by new taxes. He warned Republicans against easy platitudes and defended his broader program including social security and merit system, with a budget showing an $8.4 billion total and a projected 1940–41 deficit of about $2.18 billion. Congress eyed a $675 million deficit cut and a $460 million defense bump financed by taxes.
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Alben’ Barkley
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Tom Dewey
New Deal
Treasury
Byal Sen
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Notable 1940s Figures Face Debates and Appointments
Harry Bridges seeks naturalization at the earliest moment after being freed on deportation charges. Charles Edison named secretary of the navy and begins exploring faster naval construction methods. Louis Lepke Buchalter sentenced to 14 years for narcotics violations amid Dewey’s vow to pursue 500 years in prison. Cromwell named U.S. minister to Canada, and John W. Finch urged to resign for iron in his blood. Neville Chamberlain laments no fishing time amid Senate and House majorities as key issues loom. The four major questions include debt limit, new tax proposals, Wagner act amendments, and continuation of the Dies committee.
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Harry Bridges
Charles Edison
Secretary of the Navy
Louis (Lepke) Buchalter
New York
Thomas Dewey
James H. R. Cromwell
Doris Duke
U. S
Canada
John W. Finch
Bureau of Mines
Harold Ickes
Neville Chamberlain
Britain
Midland Salmon and Trout Club
Senate
House
Secretary of Agriculture
Wallace
Martin
Federal commission backs Western Union Postal consolidation
The article notes Western Union runs 20,000 branches with 43,000 employees and Postal Telegraph has 4,400 offices and 14,000 workers. Facing financial troubles from air mail and new tech, the Federal Communications Commission recommends Congress permit a Western Union Postal Telegraph consolidation.
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Western Union
Postal Telegraph
Western
Postal
Buster Thurman Arnold
Federal Communications Commission
Congress
European tensions blaze as Finland battles for defense
In early January Finnish forces reportedly trap a Russian division near Suomussalmi and seize bases such as Aittajoki while blasting targets in the Karelian isthmus and Estonia. Alcazar urges tangible aid, signaling broader hopes for peace among allies as diplomats shuffle between Moscow, London, and Rome.
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Salla
Suomussalmi
Aittajoki
Karelian
Estonia
Madrid
Alcazar
Finland
Germany
Moscow
London
Sir William Leeds
Viacheslav Molotoff
Augusto Rosso
Paul Emile Naggiar
Petit Parisien
Italy
Adolf Hitler
Herman Goering
Heinrich Himmler
Joe Goebbels
Robert Ley
Hans von Mackensen
Russia
Poland
Czecho-Slovakia
Reich
North Sea
English peer's daughter returns on stretcher with bullet wound
Questioning her name exposes a wartime era incident involving a British noblewoman who travelled from Germany on a stretcher after a gunshot wound, reflecting the period's violence and political tensions.
Freeman-Mitford Unity Valkyrie
He feared an uprising of the outlawed Irish republican army. He asked Congress for more funds. They died with most of the Russian division killed in action. The business census started January 1 though the nose-count begins April 1.
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Valkyrie Freeman-Mitford
Irish Republican Army
Congress
Supreme Court backs NLRB in three labor cases
A Supreme Court decision upholds the National Labor Relations Board on three counts: union ballot placement at Falk Corp Milwaukee, Coast waterfront union designation for bargaining, and a Jackson Michigan utility vote on CI O affiliation after a nonmajority ballot. Justice Stone notes Congress must respond to court review gaps.
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Supreme Court
National Labor Relations Board
Falk Corporation
Milwaukee
Jackson, Mich
A. F. of L
NLRB
Harlan Stone
Congress
Tax forms simplified by Helvering this tax season
Commissioner Guy T. Helvering announces simpler income tax report forms for the current year. He says reductions in technical phrasing make filing easier for taxpayers.
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Guy T. Helvering
Internal Revenue
Roosevelt Era Reshuffles With 1940 Ambitions Prompted
Attorney General Frank Murphy was named to the Supreme Court while Robert H. Jackson became Solicitor General as prep for 1940. Judge Francis Biddle rose to Solicitor General to clear room for Warren Madden at the NLRB. Farley set a February 5 meeting to pick the 1940 convention city, likely Chicago, hinting GOP timing. Hull denied presidential hopes and claimed no knowledge of Roosevelt's 1940 choice.
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Roosevelt
Baker
Frank Murphy
Supreme Court
Robert H. Jackson
Cordell Hull
Francis Biddle
Circuit Appeals Court
Warren Madden
NLRB
Democratic
James A. Farley
National Committee
Washington
Chicago
Sears Moses May Develop Into Cancer
Dr James Barton warns about skin growths that resemble cancer and urges anyone over 40 with persistent lumps or non healing sores to consult a physician. He cites studies showing 20 percent progression from moles scars or lumps to skin cancer and notes treatment options like surgery X rays and radium.
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H. Montgomery
Rochester
Minn
Faulty liver linked to rheumatoid arthritis findings
Article notes arthritis deformans or rheumatoid arthritis with symptoms such as joint pain stiffness and nodules. It cites research by Dr W W B Rawls and colleagues showing 73 percent of patients had faulty livers and 62 percent in another study failed to remove blood poisons promptly. Prevention suggestions include mild diet and regular bending exercises.
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W.W. B. Rawls and Associates
Annals of Internal Medicine
Rawls
Western Newspaper Union
Quick-Frozen Foods Change Seasonal Cooking
Household notes promote quick freezing to enjoy year round berries oysters and poultry. Recipes include Cream Gravy Asparagus With Lemon Butter Sauce Raspberry Shortcake and Deep Dish Blueberry Pies plus New-Fashioned Fried Chicken with step by step frying guidance.
Easy Entertaining guide for all party types from Eleanor Howe
A promoting excerpt highlights Eleanor Howe’s cookbook Easy Entertaining with menus and recipes for Valentine luncheons, bridal receptions, and children’s parties. It invites readers to send 10 cents to acquire a copy and add it to their kitchen library.
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Eleanor Howe
North
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Illinois
Just Good Food Hints On Pastry Roasting And Sauces
In this column Eleanor Howe will share tips on planning and preparing delicious food. She will discuss pastry that is tender and flaky and offer ideas for roasting meats to the proper turn. Soup and sauce seasoning suggestions follow.
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Eleanor Howe
Practical Homemaking Tips From An Early 20th Century Guide
A collection of domestic suggestions covers kitchen hacks and home maintenance. It advises tinting lamp shades with tin and pottery bases, sifting sugar, generous coffee measures, mending leaks with paraffin cloth, reusing leftovers, browning sauces, using oatmeal to replace eggs, serving cold foods, removing ink with a match and water, and dating canned goods to rotate stock.
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