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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1936
Page
2
Washington critics question the new farm relief law's meaning and impact and warn that multiple plans, including New Deal proposals, may cancel each other. They predict subsidies will be used to support farmers with little long term solution to farm problems.
The piece argues that farm relief subsidies will require national administration with political inputs from figures like McNary Peek Borah Dickinson and others. It warns that partisan politics corrupts efficiency, calls for separating farm aid from politics, and details graft risks from relief programs including a New York writers project with allegations of radicals and fascist influence.
Arthur Brisbane reflects on a world in turmoil from Spain to Paris and South America with riots and labor strife. He praises Charles M. Schwab as an optimistic voice noting industry as a three legged stool of capital labor and management.
The piece notes steam propulsion experiments for high altitude flights, recalls the Bessler brothers’ steam plane, and discusses broader themes from disarmament to modern science. It mentions synthetic fuel progress, aviation promises, and New Jersey high schools adding safe driving courses as part of broader education.
Nebraska forester says nearly two million trees will be planted in 1936 with government seedlings in demand. About one million seedling requests have already been filled, and 40 000 trees are eyed for Douglas county. sugar beet contracts near Ketney and Grand Island plant contractors report stable acreage around 8 800 acres.
Bible lesson notes on the Transfiguration focus on Jesus the glorified king and the Mount Zion scene. It cites Peter James and John with Moses and Elijah and explains kingdom themes, prophecy, and the disciples' understanding of Christ’s death and coming kingdom.
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