Income Tax Prophecy Foretold By Justice Brewer
The Portland Morning Oregonian cites Justice Brewer predicting an income tax and notes Congress now seeks to raise revenue by $270 million yearly. It argues taxes burden workers, discourage capital, and impede progress, linking the prophecy to current government borrowing and expanded expenditures.
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Portland Morning Oregonian
Justice Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Capitol Hill
Congress
The
Oregonian
Proclamation Sets Silver Price at 6414 Cents An Exchange
Monetary experts call the silver price fix a key step toward resolving the silver problem. The 6414 cent level follows a rise in gold value tied to dollar devaluation. Proponents say establishing a fixed gold silver relation would stabilize foreign trade, while opponents caution. The debate, they say, will inform the public on money policy.
Wisconsin farmer shifts from surplus crops to turkeys
A Wisconsin farmer abandoned crop surpluses and built a large turkey flock. He sold a 2614 pound turkey for more money than a cow he also sold, earning $6.36 from the turkey versus $5.35 from the cow. The piece notes the risk of many farmers entering turkey farming and stresses hitting products with no surplus.
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Wisconsin Exchange
Roosevelt praised on 52nd birthday with nationwide banquets
A vast tribute to President Roosevelt marked his 52nd birthday as 6000 banquets were held nationwide. Funds raised supported the Warm Spring Foundation in Georgia, aiding infantile paralysis relief, founded by Roosevelt. His popularity and leadership confidence among Americans continue to grow.
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Roosevelt
Warm Spring Foundation
Georgia
Rooseeelt
Married men handle shocks better says scientist
A scientist in The Pathfinder Magazine claims that married men endure shocks more calmly than bachelors, noting that the experience of marriage makes all other shocks seem trivial.
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Pathfinder
Unemployment insurance urged as remedy for future depressions
Editorial argues low mood and economic downturns justify a federal role. It favors compulsory unemployment insurance funded by conservative investments, reducing reliance on public spending and industry bailouts. Cites Japan's family support model and calls for state provisions during depressions to protect workers and families.
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Albia Union-Republican
Morey
Japan
The Presidents Birthday Party
Nationwide observances mark Franklin D Roosevelt's birthday next Tuesday with radio broadcasts from Washington and events nationwide. Proceeds aid infantile paralysis relief via Warm Springs Sanitarium, reflecting American humanitarian spirit and hope for the afflicted.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Washington
Alta Vista
Roosevelt
Warm Springs
Everybody Signing Up for Corn Hog Plan in Iowa
Hampton Chronicle notes broad support among farmers and business leaders for the federal corn hog program to raise farm prices. It credits President Roosevelt with trying to aid the basic industry and forecasts government action to lift hog prices, despite Packers blocking earlier gains via the processing tax. The piece argues a successful signup would ensure higher hogs prices, potentially pegged if needed.
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Hampton Chronicle
Iowa
Roosevelt
Officials publish monthly board of supervisors reports
The Mount Pleasant News urges readers to study the monthly board of supervisors reports. It argues every warrant on any fund should be published to show who gets money and for what purpose. The piece notes these disclosures illuminate relief purchases, fuel distribution, rent aid, and help curb overpricing. It adds city councils, township trustees, and school boards should be read similarly for accountable county management.
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Mount Pleasant
Board of Supervisors
The Power of the Press
Father Charles E. Coughlin warned that newspapers hold great influence and must remain unbiased. He argued the press can mold public opinion in crisis but rejects propaganda, reminding that Jefferson valued a free press over government for a free society.
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Greene Recorder
Charles E. Coughlin
Europe
Thomas Jefferson
Roosevelt era finance sparking congressional debate
The piece argues Congress questions the New Deal monetary bill amid swift passage and public pressure. It notes wartime finance veterans Glass and McAdoo oppose the plan, while senators warn of public anger and risks, underscoring lawmakers' focus on office longevity over policy scrutiny.
Roosevelt limits on gold bill aid praised by senate panel
The President agrees to cap stabilization powers to a set period, a move praised as bringing order. Treasury data show large subscriptions on the first day of new securities, with 2.5 billion dollars in 2½ percent notes and 1 billion in 1½ percent certificates. Roosevelt orders steps to curb graft in civil works funds as Hopkins reports daily complaints of funds diverted to politics.
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Helm News Service
Senate
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Treasury
Roosevelt
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Secretary of the Treasury
Harry L. Hopkins
Roosevelt sets cap on relief funds and hints at revival
President Roosevelt reaffirmed a $350 million ceiling for the current relief phase and left open the chance to revive civil works next winter. Budget director Lewis W. Douglas was told to prepare a Congress request for an additional $500 million for general relief in the new fiscal year starting July 1, some of which could finance a smaller civil works revival.
Roosevelt hints at new home loan program phase
President Roosevelt discussed relief efforts noting the home loan bank board may be authorized to lend 250 million dollars to homeowners for modernization as another job creating measure. This would supplement the 2 billion dollar home mortgage refinancing program already in place.
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Roosevelt
Home Loan Bank Board
Roosevelt Altering Economy Policy Faces Congressional Debate
White House denies a retreat from a strong economy stance while advisers seek a pensions and pay cut compromise. Roosevelt plans tight subsidies oversight, stock and exchange controls, and federal supervision of communications. Interdepartmental panels have prepared reports to Congress, awaiting digestion in coming days.
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Roosevelt
White House
Capitol Hill
Congress
Department of Counsell Bonds
Merce
Negroes barred from Capitol house restaurant challenged by De Priest
A resolution by Oscar De Priest seeks a vote on ending racial discrimination in the House restaurant after his secretary and another Black man were refused service earlier. The measure asks a five member panel to decide by what authority such discrimination occurs. Meanwhile women gain ground in the postal service with Farley reporting 622 acting postmasters and 1,302 women in acting or regular roles at various offices since March 4.
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Capitol
Oscar de Preist
Illinois
Congress
de Priest
Newtro
Warren
North Carolina
The
United States
Farley
Surgeon General questions narcotics farm name change
Surgeon General Hugh S. Cum ming told the House Appropriations Committee he does not want government to be seen as raising narcotics. While testifying on a supply bill, he referred to the United States Narcotic Farm at Fort Worth Texas and urged changing its name to avoid implying a farm for growing narcotics.
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Hugh S. Cumming
House
Fort Works
Texas
Einstein's formula for success includes work and play
Professor Albert Einstein shared a simple life formula saying A equals X plus Y plus Z. X stands for work, Y for play, and Z is keeping your mouth shut, a rule he linked to success.
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Albert Einstein
Note to Parents From Los Angeles Times
A pithy quote comments on parental behavior at sixteen, warning about long-term outcomes and self-reflection, attributed to the Los Angeles Times.
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Los Angeles Times
Market Prices Provide Goose and Turkey Listings
Readable market notes show poultry and livestock prices including ducks five pounds and over geese turkeys No.1 turkeys No.2 good hogs and veal calves with figures such as 07 12 3.00 2.10 and a range from $1.50 to $4.50 for veal calves and related items.
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Virginia
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Gore
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Adams
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