Health program showdown and Palestine settlement outline
The piece outlines opposition to a U S medical care bill citing AMA findings that many receive free care and questions its wideness. It also reviews Britain's Palestine policy shift, proposing a two state idea with a neutral strip and independent Jewish and Arab states after 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Palestine
Britain
Versailles
London
Europe
Neville Chamberlain
Congress Debates Spending, Taxes, and Idle Capital
The piece notes senators question the rise of idle capital amid heavy spending and taxes. General Electric chairman Owen D Young argues against counterproductive stimulus, urging government to remove restraints and let earnings fund expansion, while the O Mahoney committee probes economy and tax reform in the run up to 1940 elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Sen
Joseph C. O’mahoney
National Economics Committee
Senate
Roosevelt
Florida Ship Canal
House
White House
General Electric
Owen D. Young
O’mahoney
Young
Spain’s Gold Mystery Looms Over Franco Regime
Spain’s massive gold reserves are scattered between the United States France and possibly Mexico with Franco seeking funds from private bankers. In Paris Paul Van Zeeland signals a $100 million loan while Daladier demands a neutrality pledge. Franco’s anger at French banks grows as Basque refugees draw scarce funds.
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Spain
Francisco Franco
U.S
France
Mexico
Britain
Franco
Rome-Berlin
Italy
Germany
Senor Franco
Paris
Paul van Zeeland
Edouard Daladier
Looking Ahead at Wheat Quotas and Acreage Shifts
The piece notes how last year’s agriculture act ties quota elections to wheat supply hitting 1 021 000 000 bushels, with surpluses guiding acreage cuts. Weather changes and secretary Henry A. Wallace’s revisions cut July 1 carryover to 974 000 605 bushels, enabling a larger 62 million acre plant next year to ease farmer tensions during an election year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
White House menu echoes British royal visit dining
President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt prefer simple foods. Mrs. Nesbitt translates the menu for the June 8 garden party for Britain's King and Queen during their Paris trip, listing clam cocktail soup flounder beef capon cranberry peas beets maple ice cream and coffee. 1300 invitations went to the garden party while 13,000 guests wait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Henrietta Nesbitt
Britain
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Paris
Washington
Ronald Lindsay
Japan Faces Western Push Over Shanghai and Amoy Clash
Western powers respond to Tokyo's bid for influence by reasserting control at Shanghai and Amoy. U S Britain and France land marines in Amoy after a Japanese naval commander claims life danger. U S Ambassador Grew states Shanghai area lacks normal conditions and rejects Japan's expanded control.
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Japan
Hainan Island
Canton
Tokyo
Shanghai
Amoy
Britain
U.S
U. S
Joseph C.grew
Soochow Creek
Phosphorus in Diet Key to Bone and Health
Homemakers should ensure sufficient phosphorus to support bones teeth and overall growth. Sunlight boosts vitamin D aiding phosphorus use. dietary sources include egg yolk, beans, cereals, lean meats and cheese. Daily milk helps supply both phosphorus and calcium for children and adults.
Early breakfast timing for young children advised
A 3 to 4 year old should not miss breakfast for long. seven o clock is recommended for the first meal. After an early breakfast a mid morning milk and crackers snack is advised. Bedtime should not be later than seven o'clock.
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G—Wm—C. Houston Goudiss
Lavender and Old Lace in Pleasant Old Age Quote
A fond quote celebrates pleasant old age as lavender and old lace with soft memories. It recalls Gertrude Lawrence and a French marquise's poised goodbye, ending with a wry remark about life’s intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Lawrence
Forum Magazine
Lincoln School of Commerce touted for quick business training
With millions idle, employers seek workers with concrete business skills. The Lincoln School of Commerce offers nine months of training at 187.50 dollars, six to ten months total depending on pace, and graduates are promptly placed in desirable positions. Write W A Robbins, Lincoln, Nebraska, for information.
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Lincoln School of Commerce
W. A. Robbins
Lincoln
Nebraska
True smell needs olfactory tract and hairs in nose
The article explains that odor perception relies on the olfactory tract in the upper nasal chamber, olfactory nerves, and hairs in the olfactory organ. It notes the trigeminal nerve responds to irritants and that tiny mercaptan particles carry smell. It also reports Miami Florida shipping of 240,000 pounds of baby chicks to Latin America by clipper ship.
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Philadelphia Record
Miami
Fla
Florida
Protective Liquid Reforms Flame Proofing for Textiles and Paper
A new liquid coating is applied by dipping spraying or brushing to protect stuffing for paper leather wool and cotton. The transparent film prevents lumping and sagging and resists crystallizing or crumbling, improving durability of fabrics and paper products.
Woodpeckers Damage Indiana Public Service Poles
Persistent woodpeckers cause considerable damage to Indiana Public Service poles. Creosote was used but birds returned, pecking away as it wore off. Officials seek a solution as rotten or sound poles stand as proving grounds.
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Indiana Public Service Corporation
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Joseph W. Labine
Western Newspaper Union
Congress
American Medical Association
Uncle Sam
Rock Sleyster
Wauwatosa
Wis
Sleyster
Desleyster
Manna
Asia
Houston Goudiss
C. Houston Goudiss
Joe Bowers
Bro
Noah
Old Boy
Holly Oil Co., Inc
Lincoln, Nebr
Barber School
Wm Franks
Mar
Tricity Barber College
8&T
Nebr
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