Britain to borrow wages to finance the war effort
A 1914 style proposal discussed in the article outlines compulsory borrowing from wage earners and all workers to pay for the war. The plan includes family allowances and government savings deposits earning interest, repaid after victory, aiming to maintain purchasing power and prevent a postwar slump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeans
United Press
Europe
Great Britain
Nanchester Guardian
J. M. Keynes
Lord He
House of Lords
House of Cua Mons
Kernes
Aim
Goth Co
Pert
United Kingdom
Post Office Savings Bank
Qutanelly
Ancually
Keynee
Frost and Flood Peril in Upstate New York
A heavy snow blanket covers Upstate New York while frost is shallow enabling soil to absorb upcoming runoff. The region faces flood risk due to dry, drought‑parched ground and a sudden melt, with roads vulnerable to damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Upstate
Weather Rhymes and Seasonal Wit From Early Snow Notes
Fragmentary OCR yields a quirky early weather verse describing spring hopes and cold spells. Mentions Bartinger of spring, Gretel War, icy rain, soil warmth, and crop concerns. Aims to capture seasonal mood and forecasts with playful tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretel
Smoke Nuisance Should Be Abolished Says City Expert
A Syracuse appeal argues smoke from 100000 or more residents harms health and efficiency. Dr Lewis, chair of St Louis Medical Society smoke committee, warns of nasal and throat infections, cancer risk, and reduced child UV exposure. He cites cities like St Louis and Pittsburgh as afflicted and urges scientifically approved abatement methods.
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Syracuse
Joy
Lewis
St. Louis Medical
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Rochester
Finland Faces Desperate Peril as Soviet Pressure Grows
American observers in Helsinki warn Finland is at a critical turning point with Soviet forces increasing pressure behind the front. Foreign experts say Russia speeds toward crushing Finland before spring thaw and Allied aid can arrive as bombardments devastate Finnish towns and casualties rise.
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Finland
Thp
Eekelumi
New York Times
Helsinki
Vifpurt
Hend
Russia
Little Republic
Congress
Britain
Comemand
Odde
Republican Victory Shapes Ohio and Syracuse Politics
The piece notes strong Republican gains with two Ohio victories and broader party momentum since 1828, discusses congressional leadership shifts under Cleveland and other presidents, and surveys Syracuse political maneuvering over municipal court vacancies, potential appointments, and party influence amid a tight race for local control. The report includes public safety statistics from Travelers Insurance and touches on international war and traffic concerns.
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Eapene Kant Gazette
Bette
Ohio
Avery
Grover Cleveland
Congress
Cleveland
Wilson
Fdr
Coslidge
Theodore Roosvelt
Oho
Liberty and true measures of liberty for freedom
Fragmentary quote discusses essential liberty as a basis for all freedoms, arguing that without this foundation liberty cannot exist or be sustained.
Quote on free expression and defending rights
The fragment cites Voltaire asserting defense of the right to speak one’s mind. It contrasts approval with willingness to defend free expression to the death, reflecting Enlightenment values on liberty and debate.
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Voltaire
Salaries and Tax Debate Prompt Budget Alarm
A letter claims high executive pay burdens taxes and may force tax rises, noting George Weiss and Jhot earnings and a Treasury tax impact. It argues public focus on large salaries ignores taxes paid by executives beyond base compensation.
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Pyashington
Mann
Bill
Washington
Brcause
Gayle
Sor. Hut
Proposal to Limit Executive Salaries Across State Firms
A 1939-era proposal argues limiting executive pay to curb tax burdens and support broader investment. It notes high compensation at American Tobacco, links corporate taxes and tobacco duties to government revenue, and claims caps could depress risk capital and job creation while the Treasury seeks bigger bonuses for executives.
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Soromea
Lobatea Company
Hilti
Sam
New York
Guy
Tulewco Busiess
Exyacly
Sentus Tihe Gorge
Tee
Sen
Milo Lee Ae
ASB
Leraure
Fr Oite
Ince Rynty
Our National Affairs Letter from Republican National Committee
A February 25 press release argues for federal guarantees in private enterprise, detailing support for collective bargaining protections, old age and unemployment insurance, stock market regulation, and supervision of public funds. It notes business opposition to such enactments and contrasts with past ideologies cited by critics.
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Republican National
Asher
Glenn Frank
Letter to Weir on Labor Relations and Reforms
A letter from Naymond Clapper criticizes Weir as Republican Finance Committee chairman for funding and stance on labor issues. It references the New Deal, antiunion sentiment, and the Weirton Steel Company, urging broader party reform and a reply circulation. The writer calls for accountability and alignment with labor rights and collective bargaining norms.
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Weir
Republican Finance
la Fotlette Liberties Committee
Welston Steel Co
Ernest ‘T. Weir
Weirton St
Tan
Republican Party
Tse
Renationn
Ime
Naymond Clapper
The General Says On Hulk Reciprocal Treaties Testimony
Georgetown March 2 During testimony Senator Wallace spoke of mysterious executive powers to respond to any situation without new legislation and to restrict or expand presidential actions. He declined to detail them for the record, noting such powers appear plain and not State secrets.
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Georgetown
S.C
Serteters Wallace
Amy Power
Wallace
Tale
Sugar policy turmoil tied to Wallace lobbying
Washington reports Henry Wallace, linked to sugar trade lobbying, angry over foreign import quotas in the MM reciprocal trade program. He supported revising figures that inflated estimates, stirring Western sugar growers opposition as the House debated the policy for three years.
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Washington
Henry Wallace
Inzile Hale
OT Ag
Eves and Moses
Western Tech
Hull
Wallace
Wall Street bankers press for government aid amid FHA foreclosures
New York bankers meeting Treasury Secretary Morgenthau and FRB Chairman Eccles seek government support to pass through to public investors some government bonds they hold and to aid FHA related losses. They note rising foreclosures and underwriting guarantees, while officials weigh possible policy actions. The State Department tightens controls on exports to Germany via Russia, and Roosevelt era shifts in Navy leadership surface with Charles Edison guiding reform.
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Digest
New York
Treasury
Morgenthau
Mnd
Eccles
Federal Reserve Board
FRB
State Department
Germany
Rusia
Ste
Mclal
War Materials Board
New York Commodities
Paul McNat
Oklahoma
Jaswate
United States Martine Commission
Wallace Hints of Wider Trade Powers in War Debate
A column argues the President could deploy economic tools to curb British buying and influence gold and currency values. It discusses using tariff manipulation, silver and dollar terms, and neutrality powers to restrict British purchasing, potentially aiding or harming the war effort. The piece notes these powers resemble a weapon and could shift the war without full belligerence.
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England
Woods
Areo Nas
Cestaiic
Brnits
Kel
Great Britain
Sen
Mr. Wallace
Talien
Coe
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