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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1939

Page

2

Tax Revision Brought to Fore by Administration Objection

Congress faces friction over a large farm appropriations bill and tax revision as the Roosevelt administration braces for spending. Secretary Hopkins pushes for continued spending while President Roosevelt rebukes new taxes to cover costs. Senate funds farm parity and surplus disposal, with Morgenthau warning against widening the deficit.

Congress U. S. Chamber of Commerce Roosevelt Chamber Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins Senate House Hopkins White House Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Georgia Richard B. Russell Price Congress Chicago Edward J. Kelly New York Fiorella H. LaGuardia

GOP Liberalism and Roosevelt Reorganization Proposals

The piece surveys GOP reformist ideas led by Gov Harold Stassen advocating acceptance of some New Deal social measures while avoiding factional control by bosses. It outlines Roosevelt’s reorganization plan creating new agencies and consolidating bureaus, hints at Plan No 3 shifting deportation authority, and notes Chiang Kai-shek’s strategic retreat as Japan advances.

U. S Coolidge Hoover Minnesota Harold Stassen Glenn Frank

China Shifts Capital as War Blows Down Morale

Chiang Kai-shek plots retreat as Chungking endures a mass refugee surge of about 1.5 million and a bombing raid by 45 Japanese planes that destroys embassies and kills thousands. The capital is moved by rail and road to Chengtu 150 miles northeast, met with international protests and fears of further terror.

China Nanking Yangtze Hankow Szechwan Province Chungking Chiang Kai-shek Japan Chiang Germany Britain Chengtu Tokyo Nippon

Forecast on Democratic and Republican nominations

Democratic statistician Emil Hurja predicts Vice President Gar ner and New York’s Tom Dewey win the party nominations if Roosevelt does not seek a third term. A Gallup poll shows Dewey with 54 percent of Republican votes. Washington gossip suggests Francis B. Sayre may become Philippine high commissioner, succeeding Paul V. McNutt, and notes a mid summer resignation by Richard C. Patterson from the Commerce Department to enter utilities or the film industry.

Emil Hurja Garner New York Tom Dewey Roosevelt Gallup Dewey Washington Francis B. Sayre Paul V. McNutt Richard C. Patterson

Refrigeration and Home Food Care Standards

The article credits refrigeration as the key to delivering fresh safe foods through long supply chains and emphasizes homemaker responsibility. It outlines storage temperatures 40 to 45 F, humidity control, and keeping perishables like milk meat and produce in the fridge, with mold prevention and regular inspection to avoid spoilage and health risks.

C. Houston Goudiss America

Spinach Not Sole Iron Source Warns Nutrition Note

Mrs L E S argues spinach is not a sole iron source and pegs iron content as rivaled by kale and greens like beet tops dandelion greens chard parsley watercress and turnip tops. Mrs D N M notes nuts supply both protein and fat and can substitute meat, also a good B vitamin source.

Wm—C. Nouston Goudss

Mexicana Linen Designs Inspire Bright Textile Patches

Mexico inspires lively linen designs with bright prints and simple embroidery. Pattern 6317 offers transfer motifs, applique patches, stitch illustrations, materials, and color schemes. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle, Household Arts Dept., 259 W. 14th St., New York, NY for pattern.

Mexico Household Arts Dept W. 14Th St New York N. Y

Is Not Eating Bulk Causing Your Constipation

The piece explains constipation results from insufficient bulk in meals and recommends Kellogg's All-Bran as a natural aid. It advises eating All-Bran for breakfast with ample water to improve regularity and everyday well being. Made by Kellogg's in Battle Creek.

Kellogg's Battle Creek

We Place for Weeds quote on mind and weeds

A Bascom Anthony saying about ground covered with trees and no weeds and a mind filled with good thoughts leaving no room for bad ones. The remark implies moral discipline and mental focus prevent negative influences.

Bascom Anthony

A Quiet Scene in Walton Nature Walk

A serene Walton quotation describes sitting under a beech tree, listening to birds and an echo in a hollow tree. The scene features streams, primrose hill, lambs in cool shade, and grazing dams with udders, all amid gentle rain and fragrant meadows.

Primrose Hill Izaahk Walton

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