Government to spend 83 billion in new fiscal year
The United States government opens its new fiscal year planning total outlays of 8.52 billion with 4.582 billion for recovery and relief and an expected revenue of 3.991 billion leaving a projected deficit of 4.528 billion. Public debt stood at about 28.665 billion as the year closed. Roosevelt also weighs new wealth taxes to bolster revenue.
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Roosevelt
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Harrison
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Senate Finance Committee
Fish Gather On Bald Prairies After Dam Failures
A cloudburst destroyed two large dams and subordinate dams in the Hoover Strader lake system on the H E Hoover ranch near Canadian Texas. About nine inches of rain swept the prairies washing thousands of game fish onto land. Fishermen collected bass up to ten pounds in bags providing meat for Canadian and Hemphill County families for days. The system will be unavailable for at least two years as repairs are planned.
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Hoover-Strader
Washita River
H. E. Hoover
Canadian
Texas Panhandle
Rockefeller to Receive 5 Million Insurance Payout
New York reports John D. Rockefeller Sr will get 5 million dollars in cash on July 8 and then collect the face value of his life insurance policies. Insurance firms often drop policyholders from records after payment and policy discontinuation. Rockefeller reportedly purchased his first policy at age 21.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller Sr
Rockefeller
Old Milkman Jokes About Milking A Cow
A humorous cartoon exchange features Mr Schmidt and Mr Jones joking about milking methods. The Old Milkman asks for the best way to milk a cow and uses a pun on the udder.
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Mr. Schmidt
Republicans Seek Midwestern Pilot for 1936 Nomination
Congressional Republicans favored a Midwestern anti New Deal standard bearer after Hoover's informal withdrawal from the race. Potential candidates included Senator Borah, Col. Franklin Knox, Senator Dickinson, Senator Vanderberg, and Governor Landon, with an unsettled field and a broad Midwest preference.
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Herbert Hoover
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William E. Borah
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Lester J. Dickinson
Iowa
Arthur H. Vanderberg
Michigan
Alfred M. Landon
Kansas
Motorized Death Keeps Up 1934's Killing Pace
Traffic fatalities in 1935 reached 12,050 by May, just 550 below 1934, with more than half of deaths from pedestrians and June the deadliest month so far. Officials cite increased auto use and safety campaigns as partial causes.
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National Safety Council
Safety Council
Fat Men Are Loved Says Fat Men's Club Leader
Wilmington Mass. Harry Bagan, weighing 250 pounds, refutes the saying Nobody loves a fat man. He spoke at the United States Fat Men's Club annual meeting and picnic, where he was chosen president.
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Wilmington
Mass
Harry Bagan
Bagan
United States
Fat Men’s Club
The Texas Tax Picture Analysis of Texas tax system and reforms
The article outlines six tax areas Ad Valorem Personal and Intangible Property Occupation Tax Plat and Abstract Records Bond Tax and spending trends. It argues delinquent taxes total 150 million with half collectible and calls for a comprehensive reform including a four year term and new revenue sources to fund pensions and bonds. It notes Governor may call an extra session to advance a statewide tax system.
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Texas
States
Automobile Finance
Building and Loan
Illinois Ends Relief Fund Tax Controversy
Illinois concluded a dispute over a 3 percent retail sales tax tied to Federal relief funds. The tax aimed to raise about $78 million with one third dedicated to matching federal relief dollars. State officials pledged funds resumed government money flow in May after a two week shutdown following Hopkins’ ultimatum.
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Chicago
Illinois
Harry Hopkins
Helpful home remedies for cleaning and maintenance
Simple tips cover furniture polish from oils and turpentine to revive dying ferns with castor oil at the roots. Odors in sinks vanish with borax solution. Piano keys cleaned with wood alcohol and a dry cloth. A razor blade serves to scrape dry paint. Lemon in boiled clothes water can whiten fabrics.
The Preacher's Column Urges Community Spirit and Attendance
A Presbyterian minister offers visiting and wedding duties while discussing church unity. The note praises Brother Dennis, urges optimism, and stresses social duty, attendance, and a tighter building fund schedule at the Baptist Church through the summer.
Warning notes on government bonds and investor caution
A Texas Securities Law update cautions against “sucker-hunters” in bond schemes. The column cites a widow robbed of $9,000 and a San Antonio elderly woman who lost $80,000 in bonds promised as superior to government bonds.
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San Antonio
Tyler Journal
Printing and Engraving at The Sun Office
All kinds of printing and engraving obtainable at The Sun office at reasonable prices.
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Sun Office
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