Chinese and Japanese tensions and electoral college debate noted
Reports show China seeking to recover all lost territories including Manchuria, with possible Russian backing and Tokyo considering forceful steps. Tass denies plans of intervention while Chiang Kai-shek leadership rumors circulate. In the U.S. 1934 income data highlight 33 high earners, and electoral college discussions gain momentum with Norris and others proposing reforms as Roosevelt nears about 27.75 million votes.
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Japan
Nanking
Manchuria
Ee Ee Nationalist Party
Kuomintang
Chang
Russia
Tokyo
Naval Command
China
Tass
Moscow
Far East
Sianfu
Chang With
Proposed Law to Mobilize Industry in War Time
A draft bill approved by Secretary Woodring and Secretary Swanson would mobilize industry during war. It would grant the President power to draft industrial management, command idle plants, and fix distribution of materials. The plan revises a proposal earlier submitted by the War department to the commission.
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Woodring
Secretary of the Navy
Swanson
Commanion
Aiden 'Sak
War Department
Hog Killing and Meat Preparation in Cool Weather
The guide describes ideal hog killing conditions with water around 150 degrees and a simple table for scalding and scraping. After singeing and splitting, remove cheek bone leaf fat and chill carcasses in a smoke house overnight, then cut neatly the next day to avoid ragged edges and excess fat that lower value and invite insects.
Agricultural Notes on Soil Conservation Areas
Fragmentary notes describe salt usage, livestock care, alfalfa weeds, and high costs. Mentions soil conservation demonstrations with terraces spanning about 15,000 miles and a figure near 200,000 with references to Koam kata Watepeete and regional stations.
Diver Walker Kayes Survives Four Hours Beneath River
New York adventurer Walker Kayes dives into the St Lawrence River near Montreal to inspect piers and explores a treacherous nose of a pier. He spends four hours underwater fighting a strong current as crew members work to haul him up with a rope and winch.
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Walker Kayes
New York City
St. Lawrence River
Montreal
Walker
Alker
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Chiang Kai-shek
Bureau of Internal
Internal Revenue
New York
Stromanais
Floyd Gibbons
Sen Ee Ee ’ A , Jheadune Huonte
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