Morgenthau Urges Balanced Budget With Growth Boost
Secretary Morgenthau told the Academy of Political Sciences in New York that balancing the budget must come without new taxes. He urged broadening the income tax base and slicing next year’s expenditures to within this year’s revenues while promoting private capital and industry. He connected tax policy to encouraging private profits and reduced federal interference.
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Shanghai Falls to Japs in Chinese Defense Collapses
Japanese troops crossed Soochow creek and occupied Shanghai after stubborn Chinese defense. Defenders pulled back toward Nanking as invaders moved through the city. The Japanese promotion of death and destruction trapped Chinese groups, and machine guns were used on a platform inside the international concession. Pembroke Stephens, a London Daily Telegraph correspondent, was among the observers.
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Vargas Declares Dictatorship in Brazil After Coup
In a swift coup Vargas dissolves Brazil's legislature and enacts a new corporative constitution. He suspends foreign government debt payments and Rio de Janeiro denies links to European fascist pacts. Roosevelt proclaims Thanksgiving amid global unrest and peace.
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President Roosevelts Birthday Promotes Infantile Paralysis Fight
President Roosevelt marks his fifty fifth birthday on January 30 with nationwide balls to raise funds for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, created by the President. A committee led by Keith Morgan of Newport will organize the events.
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Carl Sandburg Early Life Beyond Ordinary Jobs
Carl Sandburg, born 1878 in Galesburg Illinois, grew up poor and working various odd jobs from age thirteen. He toiled as milk wagon driver, barber shop boot blocker, theater scene shifter, brick yard truck handler, pottery turner's apprentice, hotel dish washer, harvest hand, and carpenter helper before pursuing painting and later enlisting in the Spanish American War. He supported himself through Lombard College as a bell ringer and gym janitor.
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Salt Passes Spark Quiet Quarrel Avoidance Policy
In Russia there is a prejudice against helping anyone to salt at the table as it may provoke a quarrel. The policy notes that a quarrel is averted if salt is passed with a smile. A factory setting is described as an establishment where the presence of owners is optional for workers.
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