Roosevelt pushes tax revisions to aid small business
The extraordinary session opened with a long message from Mr Roosevelt outlining tax law revisions to aid productive enterprise, prioritized to help small businesses and non speculative investors while protecting the nation from recessions. He urged Congress to fund new expenditures with revised revenue, and proposed wage and hour legislation, crop control, department reorganizations, and national resource planning alongside a long-range job program. He stressed boosting private industry and vowed that government aid would not leave the unemployed without care, aiming a national plan after the census results.
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Wallace's 7 program to aid farmers and consumers
Secretary Wallace proposed a seven point program in his annual report to the President stating it would enhance security for farmers and consumers. He recommended financing via a moderate processing tax on cotton only, Cropcon.
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Laying It Up to Uncle Sam on Pacific Treaties
The article notes a shift in policy views as nine power treaty signers may not act against Japan for China war violations. Brussels delegates, Italy excepted, censured Japan and adjourned for further instructions. Britain and France would join non war sanctions, while the US isolationist stance could hinder effectiveness. Norman Davis called for law and treaty respect in international relations.
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Plot to Kill Stalin Shocks Moscow Diplomats
ROM foreign diplomats in Moscow report a German plot to assassinate Dictator Stalin. The danger to Maxim Litvinov prompts concern after he left the Brussels conference. G P U investigations disrupt Russian officials as the German envoy in Leningrad is ordered out. Two agents allegedly confessed to the murder conspiracy and civil war plans.
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Lewis Back from Europe on Bond Payments Tour
Lewis of Illinois returns from a Europe tour aimed at arranging payments to American holders of German municipal bonds. He reports to Secretary of State Ful. In France England and Germany he notes higher American exports yet questions how those nations can pay given their wartime debts.
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Grim Tragedy at Sea: Greek Freighter Tzenny Foundered
The Greek freighter Tzenny Chandris foundered off Cape Hatteras. Crew members clung to life rafts and wreckage while sharks attacked. Aviators from Norfolk sighted them. most were rescued by the coast guard cutter Mendota and the tanker Swiftsure. A survivor, the third engineer, said the first SOS came only after he threatened the radio operator with a knife.
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Pomerene Dies of Pneumonia at Seventy Three in Cleveland
Former Ohio senator Atlee Pomerene dies of pneumonia in Cleveland at 73. He rose to prominence as a special prosecutor in the Teapot Dome oil scandal and was named chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation by President Hoover. Morgenthau urges balanced budget with no new taxes, trims expenses by 700 million, favors broader income tax base to curb spending and support private capital.
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Thanksgiving Day Proclamation and Navy Command Change
President Roosevelt proclaims November 25 as Thanksgiving day praising peace and harvest abundance. Admiral Claude Bloch named next February as naval commander in chief, a 59 year old Woodsbury native noted for World War I service and the Plattsburg cross. Brazil’s Vargas is described as a dictator launching a corporative constitution.
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Christian Fruitfulness Lesson for November 28
November 28 lesson on John 18 1 16 emphasizes Jesus rule of love and loyalty of love. It highlights abiding in Christ as life bearing fruit, pruning, and the call to love one another as friends of God, sharing in Christ's intimate fellowship.
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Lighthouse analogy urges shared use of insight
The text compares using intellect beyond self for the benefit of others, like a lighthouse lamp guiding distant sailors. It urges using knowledge openly so that those far off may see and learn the way.
The Past and the Wise Man Remembered
The quote reflects on memory and responsibility as a descendant of history yet a creator of future thoughts. It emphasizes guarding ideas like children and not letting them die through careless neglect. The contrast of past lineage and parental duty frames the moral for thoughtful preservation.
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Winter driving safety urged as chains cut stopping distance
Officials and engineers warn of higher crash risk in ice and snow after N S C reports 28 149 traffic deaths in nine months of 1937. The American Automobile Association cited test No 3143 showing Weed tire chains reduce stopping distance by 45 3 percent with chains on rear wheels and 66 8 percent with chains on all wheels, proving chains offer the best anti skid traction.
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