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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1939
Page
2
Testimony to a Senate committee highlights points on free speech rights unions and board conduct. It urges clarifying provisions preserving speech rights and nondiscrimination, aligning board rules with Norris La Guardia and Fansteel Columbian cases for future boards.
A Lansing column cites Standard Statistics Company showing last year 80 representative corporations paid a tax bill of 204,682,751 and net income after tax of 133,685,202. It argues taxes cut dividends, deter investment, and hinder industrial expansion and job creation.
A Washington column critiques Senate maneuvering as Republicans and conservative Democrats clash with the President over devaluing the gold dollar and boosting silver prices. The piece portrays a back scratching deal that passed both bills, while warning that the administration fears loss of power over foreign exchange and Wall Street.
A speaker argues that grain futures trading has harmed farmers more than foreign exchange markets. He cites billions in annual risk, calls for action to curb grain speculation, and urges bipartisan support for a farm plan to raise producers’ incomes. He asks the president to back measures to cut big grain gamblers from the market.
Dr. Smith built Louisiana State University up splendidly and gambled on great futures. He lost about 500000 and became a fugitive from justice. The piece questions accountability of Roosevelt and society for tolerating such "future gambling" and calls for punishment and pity.
Cherry Western visitor Miss Phyllis Dolan, Milbank SD, writes for the paper and advocates fairs and a tour to New York stopping at landmarks. She describes the Hiawatha tour by C M St P Ry, noting sights from the White House to Lindy’s plane and Lincoln Memorial. Senate Judiciary panel backs a constitutional amendment for a direct tax.
A reader letter from Columbus Junction Iowa discusses aging funds and taxes for pensions. It notes schoolmates' mischief in youth and imagines a cigar store as a town forum where citizens discuss national politics and Roosevelt's third term prospects.
A satirical column mocks anti Roosevelt critics as they push for a third term, likening their efforts to a Scotsman chasing a moving trolley and failing to reach his true destination. It also comments on unconventional ad writing by Will Parsons and a quip about radio timing and public figures.
A fragmentary Washington News Letter poem-like reflection critiques legislative delays and political habits. It cites Will Parsons and Jamieson, notes parties debating topics in ads, and urges action in line with Ecclesiastes 9 10 to do work with full effort. The piece cautions against arrogance in Congress.
A public call questions Congress for not completing key laws after months in session. The speaker cites the neutrality law, a large farm bill, a $3 billion relief bill, and other measures that affect communities, arguing lawmakers should finish work or go home.
Mrs. Amelia Osmond, longtime Bloomington resident, is visiting relatives. Misses Bette and Dorothy Grimmett from Idaho Falls are visiting. Ruby Payne and Ruth Bateman left for Brigham City to take summer work.
Mr and Mrs M D Stevens of Montpelier were callers here last Sunday presenting their greetings and sharing news with local residents during a social visit.
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