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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1937
Page
3
Washington notes forecast a more than 1.5 to 2 billion dollar revenue increase in 1936 tax receipts due to higher rates and the undistributed earnings tax. Outsiders predict individual taxes up at least 500 million, while corporate taxes climb about 351 million, driven by dividends and improved earnings.
The article argues the White House and State Department pushed a propaganda campaign to expand presidential discretion in neutrality rules. It notes changes to a proposed bill removing discretion, leaves unclear which war materials are barred, and cites Borah’s waning opposition to granting executive flexibility.
President Roosevelt announced Brigadier General Kenyon Joyce has been promoted from private to general. Joyce now commands the President's Own third cavalry troop at Fort Myer Virginia after earning the D.S.C. the Purple Heart Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honor during World War I.
An oblique column recalls past international tensions and failed interventions by the League of Nations as a humorous crossfire of tempers and a comic courtroom anecdote. The piece juxtaposes historical bluster with a personal joke about temperament and a liver remedy calomel.
A Massachusetts Supreme judicial note mocks legal delays and tiny errors in records. It recalls a 1855 trial date ambiguity and laments courtroom pedantry. The piece also recounts 1858 fossil footprints found on a Massachusetts sandstone ledge, celebrated as dinah by geologists.
Homemakers seek a refreshed home by replacing worn items or refurbishing existing pieces. Begin with an inventory to prioritize tasks and costs, then pursue needed items at clearance sales for value. The approach blends updating and reuse to achieve a lasting, appealing result.
A compact list of foreign terms with translations and notes. It covers phrases like bonhomie meaning good nature, commune bonum the common good, dux femina facti denoting the leading woman, and other Latin or French sayings such as parole d honneur and sub rosa.
A broad note on a method called Phillips' Way claims rapid relief for acid indigestion as people adopt the approach. The piece emphasizes a simple, accessible solution gaining popularity among readers seeking quick comfort.
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