Roosevelt makes cabinet changes shake GOP in Philadelphia
President Roosevelt named Henry L. Stimson and Col. Henry Cabot Knox to key War and Navy posts. The moves affect party politics at the Philadelphia convention and signal a shift from neutrality toward preparedness. Debate over military drafts and defense plans grows as Congress weighs compulsory service and arms production bottlenecks persist.
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Knox Hlods Similar Views. It Will Be Remembered That It Was Mr. Stimson
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Burke
Congress
Seeds of a New Political Issue Sparked by Tastelessness
The remark decries extreme tastelessness as unavoidable and hints at a forthcoming hotly debated political issue. The comment signals a broader backlash that could galvanize opponents and shape upcoming public discourse.
Waste and Economy Demand Cuts to Government
The public calls for drastic budget reductions except for interest on the debt and rearmament. Citizens insist on scrapping uneconomic waste and demand officials model economy, weighing and planning budgets. Economic restraint is urged as essential to national security and preparedness.
Tax funded relief questioned for taxed private power losses
The piece argues against federal reimbursement to communities that expelled high tax private electric firms for tax exempt IVA power. It proposes raising taxes on remaining taxable property or public power to cover deficits. It praises fire insurance’s role in reducing industry fire risk and supporting industrial growth.
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Tennessee
Congress
Drink More Milk During Dairy Month Promotion
June promoted milk consumption nationwide with the slogan drink more milk. Health and economic benefits are cited as milk becomes a daily staple for children and adults, boosting dairy demand and farmers' purchasing power across urban and rural areas.
Protective measures for new industries against fire hazard
An industry in its infancy faces many problems including securing lowest cost protection. Fire insurance experts note each industry has unique risks requiring tailored study and safeguards to reduce hazards.
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Democracy Without Dictatorship Cited As U S Defense Stance
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