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Newspaper
Syracuse Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1938
Page
3
Opinion piece arguing against Buckley-Ives tax measures. It warns the Buckley-Tves bill would remove protections on over‑assessment and allow unlimited taxes and spending. The writer urges throwing out the measures to prevent legalized property confiscation and calls on legislators and voters to act.
The Department of Agriculture and Markets contemplates a Syracuse stockyard to serve cattle raisers. Syracuse argues for a location near the Regional Market while Ethna also seeks the industry. Officials hear claims at the courthouse as factions split over adjacency versus a remote site due to odor concerns.
A discussion of common names in the United States shows that status stems from ability rather than merely a surname. The piece cites Smith and Johnson among the plentiful names, noting Rockefeller’s influence could be matched by any capable individual, even a Cohen, under the American system.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions pricing and terms for a weekly service or labor, with unclear references to rates, locations, and names. The readable parts indicate a plan for a weekly charge and a date by which changes may occur, but key details are missing or garbled. The item reads like a brief classified notice or ad with uncertain specifics.
In hearings before the House Naval Affairs Committee pacifists and internationalists failed to sway defense strategy, delaying action. The so called Little Navy critics, cowboy admirals, and parlor-chair strategists obstruct the bill despite President's recommendations. Congress must cut delay and pass the navy bill for national security.
A polemic paragraph heavy with disjointed notes on German, Italian, and Austrian politics. It references Mussolini and Hitler, German populations in Czecho Slovakia, Cyrillic slippage, and anti-Communist sentiment in America. The piece ridicules Radicals and laments foreign influence on U.S. politics while detailing a harsh view of the German army as a caste system.
In Washington a discussion of democracy and war readiness follows the thread of policy and tariffs. The piece notes that democratic systems face challenges in preparing for war, cites manganese and ferro-m manganese tariffs from 1430 to 1938, and references Hull and Brazil, Russia, and the Most Favored Nation clause shaping steel supplies.
The passage discusses U S efforts to supply wartime needs and the impact of a Brazilian treaty. It notes Hull’s stance and Senate resistance, urging reimposition of manganese duties to boost American independence in war materials. It cites potential savings, potential production shifts, and calls for policy change amid a global conflict.
New York Day by Day discusses evolving hat styles from sunbonnets to the new fashion caps, plus trends in mourning attire and the era’s theatrical and film influences. The column quips about garb, jokes, and social moderation, noting men’s and women’s wear, notable designers, and references to cultural figures and performances.
Edwin C. Hill reports on salmon and river spawning near Bonneville and the Columbia River, noting anadromous fish rising to the surface. He voices alarm over Alaska salmon fishing threats from Japan, with cold trade and nets endangering U S stocks, urging conservation and policy action to protect the industry and river runs.
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