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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1938
Page
2
The budget message to Congress shows a deficit of 1.088 billion for the current year and 949.6 million for 1939. Revenues total 5.919 billion, expenditures 6.869 billion with defense rising to 991.3 million. New highway and public works funds will be cut, and the national debt is projected to reach 38.53 billion by June 30, 1939.
AFIER committee hearings extended over two days as government officials were tested, then industry leaders spoke. The Automotive Manufacturers Association delivered a comprehensive statement noting 1937 U S production of 4,800,800 cars, 10 percent below 1929 levels, with major concerns highlighted.
Hill, a Democratic administration ally, wins the Alabama Senate seat in the primaries defeating former Senator Tom Heflin. At forty three he becomes one of the senate’s youngest members. He has chaired the House military affairs committee.
President Roosevelt delivered an annual message to Congress reaffirming New Deal fundamentals and urging wage and hour legislation. He called for tax law reforms to protect federal revenue, curb corporate abuses, and avoid favoring speculative income over earned income. He praised most businesses as responsible while warning against dishonesty. He also urged a farm program with controlled administration costs. The article notes U.K. power project loans and a large postal surplus and outlines changes in China's leadership and military buildup under Chiang Kai-shek.
A 200 hen flock can nearly cover the cost of installing a sink running water and bathroom. The article argues poultry income supports farm home comforts and health protection, noting a 200 hen flock yields about 256 dollars annually and aids winter laying when preserving marked early layers guides breeder selection.
Rutgers extension professor C H Nissley urges farmers to spend time selecting seed for high yields. He notes seed quality affects profits and that some firms specialize in certain crops. Local and certified seeds from tomatoes peppers and eggplants are available, with tests recommended before full planting.
A Montreal Herald poultryman shares a fattening mash recipe and analysis. Ingredients include 500 lb fine ground wheat 600 lb oats 580 lb barley 200 lb meat meal 60 percent 100 lb powdered milk 20 lb iodized salt .05 percent. The mash yields 17.0 percent crude protein 4.0 percent fat 5.5 percent fibre 14.0 percent digestible protein and 74.5 percent digestible nutrients. Feed as wet mash with three 15 minute meals daily, using 3 parts water to 2 parts meal. Birds should rest 24 hours before starting.
In Buenos Aires a cattle sale saw 55 head bring $218000. Other notes advise wool buying with sheep aboard and turkey feathering when idle. Livestock management tips cover soil liming at two tons per acre, pasture wintering in Ohio, and one foot hopper space per five hens to reduce fighting and boost eggs.
The author argues the nation faces a serious downturn similar to 1932 33 as four months of layoffs including GM cutting about 60000 jobs and a four day week trigger concern About rising and falling prices and a government push against big business The piece critiques New Deal policies and warns of optimistic rhetoric masking deeper economic risks while urging sane governance and naval buildup.
On Lost Lake trail near Seward Alaska two bears charged a scout outing but a loud Tarzan style bellow from a boy caused one bear to stop, rear up, and flee. The scouts retreated to cabins for safety.
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