World Week highlights small business recovery push
Secretary Roper calls 500 small business representatives to Washington to press for federal financing of small industries. President Roosevelt backs new agency or use of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to aid small firms, amid tax and monopoly concerns and wage debates.
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Poodle Pillicoe Rumplestilskin Crowned Best in Show
A black standard poodle named Pillicoe Rumplestilskin owned by Mrs. Milton Erlanger of New York was chosen as the top hound, described as an arrogant looking canine in the event coverage.
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China
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January 1938 in Congress What Went Wrong
A Washington column reviews January 1938 at the White House and in Congress. It notes business leaders’ calls to the President, lack of a constructive program, filibusters, and a culture of blind party obedience hampering recovery efforts.
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Critics Split with Roosevelt on Policy Debates and Housing Plan
In a pointed column, the writer argues that Roosevelt relies on acquiescent advisers and loses grip as economic troubles persist. He cites auto finance abuses and the 90 percent government insured housing plan as ill advised, warning it will not restore prosperity and increases debt risk. Stewart MacDonald questions the housing proposal's wisdom.
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