Federal Reserve urged repeal of dollar revaluation powers
The Federal Reserve Board proposed steps to curb inflation and rising prices, including removing presidential power over dollar gold value, halting greenback issuance, restricting bank credit, selling government securities to individuals, and phasing in tax increases to balance the budget. The plan, endorsed by all Fed leaders, aims to prevent inflation from wartime spending and defend defense needs.
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Federal Reserve System
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Marriner
Eccles
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Advisory Council
Tater
Deposit Reserve
Federal Reserve
Treasury
U. S
Flier Jolted From Open Plane Rescued At Sea
Oakland California January 1 Ralph Botthoff 23 was jolted from his open cockpit during a snap roll at 4000 feet. He parachuted into the bay, was rescued 15 minutes later exhausted but alive. Navy amphibian aircraft located him as he swam nearly two miles from shore.
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Calif
Ralph Botthoff
James Burton Duncan
Duncan
Botthoff
Botihoff
Stars Vary Like Violin Strings Says Scientist
A. P. article reports Martin Schwarzschild of Columbia University presenting evidence that cepheid variable stars vibrate with an S shaped interior motion while expanding and contracting their outer layers. The eight hour cycle is linked to harmonic intervals similar to a violin string, supporting distance measurements via luminosity.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
American Association For the Advancement of Science
American Astronomical Society
Martin Schwarzschild
Columbia University
Earth
Schwarzschild
Roosevelt Ranked 1 Third as FT Best one Public Speaker
Washington January 1 President Roosevelt ranked third among American public speakers of the century in a list by Prof. K G Hance of the University of Michigan. Beecher topped the list with Bryan second and Roosevelt noted for radio adaptability despite ghost writing concerns.
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K. G. Hance
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Hance
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England
Confederacy
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Indiana
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America
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Lyceum
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Theodore Roosevelt
Phillips Brooks
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Philadelphia
Boston
Robert la Follette
Model plane crash tops bizarre diorama scene in Iola
An air plane miniature crash drew responders in Iola Kansas with a reporter first on the scene followed by a lawyer undertaker and police. In Eugene Oregon a dog chases a rabbit into a burrow where the rabbit emerges and escapes while the dog digs. In Chicago nine horse shoers licenses were issued in 1940 with most working at race tracks.
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Iola Register
Chicago
A. J. Meade
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Illinois
Young George Hautzinger Builds Elaborate Miniature Village
In Omaha on New Year’s Day 18 year old George Hautzinger crafted a detailed village featuring an oil refinery made from coffee and bean cans. His younger brother Jack, age 10, contributed by helping with the refinery and quipped that he ate the beans.
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Omaha, Neb
George Hautzinger
George
Jack
British Drive Upon Tobruk In Libya Raid
British forces pushed 70 miles into Libya to near Tobruk in a raid reported by the Army of the Nile. An air base south of Tobruk was found abandoned as the British observed defenses around the town and pressed on supplies and reinforcements despite desert storms.
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Tobruk
Rodolfo Graziani
Bardia
Rockefeller son ready to enlist in the Army
Winthrop Rockefeller son of John D Rockefeller Jr. plans to seek a military physical to join the Army within days. He may enlist for three years in the Regular Army or take one year of voluntary selective service after the exam. He has Yale 1935 class status and past work in Texas oil fields and banking.
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Winthrop Rockefeller
John ‘D. Rockefeller, Jr
Young Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Yale
Texas
New York City
Socony Vacuum Oil Co
Mexico City names new Supreme Court President
Members named last week by President Manuel Avila Camacho designate Salvador Urbina as president of the tribunal. Urbina is a prominent attorney and former court member as the Mexican Supreme Court, with 20 justices serving six year terms, divided into criminal civil administrative and labor sections.
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Mexico City
Supreme Court
Manuel Avia Camacho
Salvador Urbina
Mexican Supreme Court
Scientists Find Bacteria Create Gangster Strains Through Mutation
Researchers from Iowa State College and Westinghouse Company report bacteria like typhoid germs mutate across generations in lab studies. Dr. M. R. Zelle observes single germs divide every 45 minutes, with every fifth generation yielding a new virulent form. Dr. H. C. Rentschler notes heredity applies to germs, producing tougher strains such as virulent streptococcus and pneumococcus.
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Philadelphia
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
Westinghouse ’.Company
Bloomfield
N. J
M. R. Zelle
Iowa School
Zelle
H. C. Rentschler
Westinghouse Company
Chinese New Year Parade Signals Resolve to End War
Chunking January page describes a grand snake dance at Chungking's largest hotel led by Dr. H H Kung and Gen. Ho Ying-chin with US and British ambassadors present. The leaders echo Chiang Kai-shek's prophesy that 1941 will be the final decisive year in China’s struggle against Japanese aggression.
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Chunking
China
United States
Nanking
Chungking
H. H. Kung
Ho Ying- Chin
Britain
Chiang Kai-Shek
Unas
Chiang
Lemon Juice Remedy for Rheumatic Pain Ad
Home remedy advertises Ru-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice to relieve rheumatic arthritis or neuritis pains. Claims rapid results within 48 hours and offers a money back guarantee if not improved. Sold by Walgreens Weston drug stores and others.
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Walgreen
Weston’s
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