Farm relief bill passage sparks mixed votes in Congress
In a wartime session, the House backed the farm relief measure with bipartisan support, while objections centered on state control and wage levels. Senate prospects noted, with amendments likely before White House signature amid unemployment relief plans and broader federal economy measures.
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National banking crisis spurs push toward unified system
The piece argues the emergency banking act accelerates a federal effort toward a single national banking system, challenging state banks. It notes hundreds of state banks joined the Federal Reserve system while contending branches threaten local credit, economy, and community banks, with debate over fewer larger banks versus broader distribution of financial power.
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Postal service grows with flexible rules and air mail expansion
The article notes the evolving U S postal system from stagecoach to modern transit, highlighting metered mail and newspaper handling to save costs. It explains congressional rate control, postmaster general rate setting for air mail, and the expansion of airmail routes from coast to coast and into international links, including North to Argentina.
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