Women Rally For Willkie In 1940 Campaign Push
Detroit hosts a banner gathering as 2000 women from 40 states and 3000 clubs pledge political preparedness for the 1940 election. The door to door October drive aims to win every vote with the slogan Get every vote in the ballot box. Notable attendees include five prominent wives Mrs Wendell Willkie Mrs Charles L McNary Mrs Robert A Taft Mrs Arthur H Vandenberg and Mrs Frank Gannett.
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National Federation of Women's Republican Clubs
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Republican Party
Cost of New Deal Measured Against Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin
The passage argues the 1939 cost of the New Deal equals the combined value of all farms, buildings, mines, crops, railroads, utilities, automobiles, stocks and more across Illinois Indiana and two thirds of Wisconsin. It presents a stark valuation of the government program against property value.
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Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Tax take shrank from 27c to 5c in 1910 America
A historical note contrasts spending with earnings showing 4c of each dollar spent on basics and 27c in taxes, leaving the rest for church, recreation, or other uses. It recalls that in 1910 taxes accounted for only 5c of each dollar.
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America
Birthday celebration honors Vernon man on eighty seventh
Relatives and friends gathered Sunday at John W. Jones's Vernon home to celebrate his eighty seven birthday. Attendees from Vernon Kinmundy and White Haven enjoyed wood cheer and baskets of good things. Mr Jones, active and jovial, welcomed guests and shared memories as the day closed.
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Ed Jones
Kenneth Jones
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Mothe Trett
Nadas
Willie Wascar
Andy Rees R. Gaba
Eand
George ‘Bundy
Moroa
Burddha
Atinabeth
Doolen
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Birs
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Jarrett
Arnold
Trene
Maralin Quayle
E. L. Norris
White Haven
Im’ Aternoon
John Holt
May
Hubert Fisher
Opal Jones
Willkie Calls for Clean Democracy in Speech
Wendell Willkie urges voters to send him to Washington as an independent representative defending democracy. He attacks corrupt party machines and emphasizes a strong, functioning democratic process free from machine control.
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Washington
America
Farm Exports Slide After New Deal Trade Treaties
In 1930 farm product exports reached 2.496 billion dollars. By 1939 reciprocal trade treaties with sixteen nations were in force and exports fell to 683 million dollars, less than half the 1930 level.
Farm imports surge in 1937 widening meat gap
In 1937 the country imported 68,277,000 pounds more meat than it exported, contrasting with 1932 when exports exceeded imports by 146,192,000 pounds. The 1932 era saw protected markets for American farm products.
Government guaranteed bonds total six point four billion
Six government corporations hold bonds totaling 6 416 600 000 dollars all guaranteed by the government. The amount is not counted as part of the government debt in the New Deal context.
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New Deal
New Deal Relief Checks Shown for Massachusetts Families
A Massachusetts inquiry into relief programs found aid reaching some households with incomes up to four thousand dollars. The report highlights relief distribution during the New Deal era.
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Massachusetts
Pie Supper At Round Top School Friday Night
Round Top School hosts a pie supper Friday evening to raise money for Cruse cancer aid. The event features baked pies and a community social, with proceeds supporting cancer relief efforts.
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Round Top
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