Pact Aims at British Reciprocal Trade and Peace
Washington and London announce a plan for a reciprocal trade treaty between the United States and Great Britain to begin negotiations before year end. Officials see it as uniting English speaking nations and promoting world peace, with Britain to reduce tariffs on textiles and coal while the U S lowers duties on food, materials, and iron. Critics fear job loss and warn against debt issues, arguing negotiations should await Congress action.
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Governors Press for Tax Repeal Across New England States
In Boston a conference of six New England governors urged repeal of the capital gains tax and the undistributed corporate profits tax. They condemned the reciprocal trade pact with Czechoslovakia as risking thousands of American jobs. Governors Barrows Murphy Aiken Hurley Ul Cross Quinn led the action. France in turmoil over alleged Dagoulard plots as police arrest conspirators and seize arsenals. Jean de la Meuse, Paris textile magnate, among those seized. Swiss authorities remove the count of Paris who could be France’s heir apparent.
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Czechoslovakia
Lewis O. Barrows
Maine
F. P. Murphy
New Hampshire
George D. Aiken
Vermont
Charles F. Hurley
Massachusetts
Wilbur UL
Cross
Connecticut
Robert E. Quinn
Rhode Island
France
Jean de la Meuse
Paris
Switzerland
Senator Harrison Pushes Tax Reform Amid Budget Debate
Harrison voices plan to rebalance the budget by curtailing emergency spend, proposing a return to the old normal corporate income tax and possibly raising rates to 18 or 20 percent. He faces opposition after hinting at a broad sales tax as a revenue option.
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Bullet kills Howard Coffin found dead in Sea Island home
Howard E. Coffin, longtime chairman of the World War II aircraft production board and sponsor of the Liberty engine, was found shot at his winter home in Sea Talend, Ga. A hunting rifle lay beside him with one shot fired. Authorities assume accidental death.
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Sea Talend
Crop Control Opposed at NYS Annual Convertion in Har
In Har Merburg Pa delegates oppose crop control legislation while noting possible cotton and tobacco exceptions. A resolution warns drastic production curtailment would destroy large food quantities and harm the people, urging better distribution and wider purchasing power instead. Senators Smith and Byrnes oppose processing taxes on cotton and wheat, calling them sales taxes. Rand Acquitted in Byrnes Act case. Mintuan bill seeks extra U.S. Circuit Court judge. Illinois senators say no candidate named.
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United States
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Byrnes
South Carolina
Wallace
New Land Speed Record by Thunderbolt Driver
Capt George Eyston of England set a land speed record driving the 24 cylinder car Thunderbolt on the salt bed speedway in Utah. He achieved an average speed of 311.42 miles per hour, the fastest ever by a motor car.
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Utah
Nanking Abandoned as Japanese Advance Rapidly
Nanking, capital of China, is abandoned as Japanese forces advance westward. Hankow becomes central as forces move toward Nanking and Tsinan. Chiang Kai-Shek reportedly resigns to lead troops. H. H. Kung may succeed him. Civilians and foreigners flee while authorities vow to fight. Also Lord Cecil awarded 1937 Nobel Peace Prize for League of Nations work. he is in New York and Washington amid ceremonies.
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League of Nations
New York City
Columbia University
World Alliance For International Friendship Through Churches
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Roosevelt
Britain’s Halifax in Germany for talks with Hitler
Viscount Halifax, Britain’s lord president, traveled to Berlin ostensibly for a hunting exhibit but was reportedly negotiating with Hitler and Nazi leaders to ease tensions. Public belief held he might signal Britain’s wish for Germany to regain colonies if it abandoned economic isolation and joined a revised League of Nations.
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League of Nations
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Berlin
Stardust on Screen Glamour and Gowns Across Hollywood
Hollywood buzz centers on star Fashion as Carroll Paris outfits for The River Is Blue loom. Loretta Young racks up fur coats and dramatic costumes while Ilona Massey lands the Pompadour role. Frances Farmer bristles with praise in Gold en Boy and Joan Fontaine bows Curtain Call after Damsel in Distress. Garbo Deitrich Conquest Angel, plus Bergen and McCarthy cast with Irene Dunne. Characters, outfits, and plans shape the winter screen scene.
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Loretta Young
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Paris
Walter Wanger
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Garbo
Deitrich
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Edgar Bergen
Charlie McCarthy
Irene Dunne
Universal
Madame Curie
Rest for the burdened from Christ's invitation
A devotional on finding true rest in Jesus Christ, contrasting modern life’s rush with Biblical rest. It cites Matthew 11 28 30 Hebrews 4 3 1 6 11 and 1 Peter 4 7, urging faith over unbelief, laying down burdens, and trusting Christ for daily living.
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Hebrows
Christ
Isaac Watts
God
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Nazareth
Fay
A Good Patriot Quote From Bishop Berkeley
A historical quotation asserts that a good patriot treats countrymen as God’s creatures and holds himself accountable for his actions toward them, reflecting on civic virtue and moral responsibility.
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Bishop Berkeley
Duty Duty the Command of Heaven Heir of God Kingsley
Charles Kingsley writes about duty as the elder heavenly voice and moral command guiding humanity. The essay explores the nature of obligation, virtue, and the relationship between divine authority and human conduct.
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Charles Kingsley
Service ranks the same with God quote
A compact quotation attributed to Robert Browning asserts that service holds equal value before God, emphasizing inner duty over rank or status. The line foregrounds humility and spiritual equality in moral action.
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Robert Browning
Foxy Little Terrier a For Tea Towels Pattern 5746
Pattern 5746 offers a transfer of six motifs featuring a terrier and tea towel designs. Includes material needs color suggestions and stitch illustrations. Send 15 cents to the Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept 259 W Fourteenth St New York NY with name address and pattern number.
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Fourteenth St
New York
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Advertising's Rise Linked Output Growth by Population Unit
Historical note cites 1869 per unit population value of manufactured goods at 89.60 dollars rising to 579.70 dollars in 1929. Advertising boosted demand and required three to four times more workers while lowering consumer product costs.
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America
Calming Influence Quote by Washington Irving
A short meditation on the value of a good nature as the most precious gift from Heaven, spreading peace across troubled thoughts like oil over a stormy sea. The attribution to Washington Irving anchors the quote in classic literary voice.
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