Farley Sees 1986 Convention Site Bids in Play
OSTMASTER GENERAL FARLEY chaired a national committee meeting in Washington to select the 1986 convention site among bidders Philadelphia Chicago St Louis Kansas City and San Francisco. He rejected reports of an early decision and said the top bidder with adequate facilities would win. Farley voiced confidence in Roosevelts renomination and discussed the two thirds rule and the Literary Digest poll amid campaign talk.
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Chinese and Japanese Leaders Clash Over Peiping Crisis
Ho Ying-Chin, Chinese minister of war, was sent to Peiping by Chiang Kai-shek to expel him. Major General Hayao Tada warned that war with China is certain if Nanking breaches the July pact by sending troops into Hopei. Japanese war planes hovered over Peiping as tensions rose.
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Peiping
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Hayao Tada
China
Japan
Nanking
Hopei
Acme State Hulk stance leads to unexpected payoff
A local dispute centers on a stance that faced no payment, leaving observers surprised by the outcome as parties reconsidered their positions amid shifting expectations.
Wallace ECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE WALLACE Announces 1936 37 Corn Hog Plan
Secretary Wallace outlines the 1936 37 corn hog program to balance producer and consumer interests. It allows a 30 percent increase in hog production over 1935 and aims to curb corn acreage to about 95 million acres. The plan requires community and county review to set corn acreage and market hog bases, with cooperative producers pledging corn planting next year and pork prices discussed.
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Wallace
Nebraska Tax Burden Highlighted by Omaha Official
Walter L. Pierpoint, president of the Association of Omaha Taxpayers, says Nebraska’s 1936 direct and indirect taxes total about 87 million dollars with an added two million from a recent legislative session. He notes Douglas county bears over 20 percent of state direct taxes and cites 8 511 taxing units as a major cause of high levies while urging tax reduction without sacrificing services.
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Nebraska
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Association of Omaha Taxpayers
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Nebraska tax list shows 1936 bills near 22 million
Nebraska’s 1936 tax compilation lists a total state levy around 22 million dollars from a $628 million valuation, with Omaha swaying nearly half the value. Fullerton tops city levies at 34.44 mills while Alma and Wisner show low or zero millages. Gering leads school district levies at 29.80 mills.
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Nebraska
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Omaha
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Wisner
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Merrick
Gering
Nebraska Trade Growth Seen From Reciprocal Pacts
Washington officials estimate Nebraska holds a four million dollar yearly stake in foreign trade and expect growth via reciprocal trade pacts. Exports declined from 12,406,000 in 1929 to 3,163,000 in 1932, with Nebraska's share of US exports remaining roughly steady.
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Nebraska
United States
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