Federal aid liberalized for municpal projects policy shift
Washington reports a change in Public Works Administration policy raising the federal loan share to 45 percent with 3.5 percent interest, replacing prior 30 percent grants and 4 percent interest. The approval aims to loan more to spur reemployment, with discretionary grant variations possible after review.
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Washington
Public Works Administration
Roosevelt
Frank C. Walker
Advisory Committee On
District of Columbia
Federal Emergency Administrator of Public Works
Thanksgiving Tuesday urged to boost fish sales
The Federal Commerce Department advisory committee led by Bernard MacFadden urges moving Thanksgiving Day from Thursday to Tuesday to raise fish consumption, arguing Thursday reduces Friday use of leftovers. The Sun notes engraving and typing services.
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Washington
Bernard MacFadden
Peeping Tom of the Highway Drives Dangers By Passing On Hills
A warning note on dangerous passing practices on hills and curves. Drivers who overtake on restricted hills or curves risk severe crashes. Travelers Insurance data show nearly 10,000 accidents, about 500 deaths, and over 10,000 injuries last year.
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Travelers Insurance Company
Viscount Hired Out as Butler in California
Viscount Rene Varlet. the son of a Paris banker, works as a butler for Mr and Mrs James Darsie in Pasadena California after seeking work at three agencies. He admitted using the viscount title on his own stationery to obtain employment and expressed regret over the reveal of his identity.
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Pasadena
Calif
Viscount de Kergoet
Paris
James Darsie
Rene George Varlet
State Prison System Recovers 600 Acres of Vacant Land
Austin reports the Texas State Prison System recovered 600 acres of vacant state land without litigation or external aid. The 11 prison farms total 73,127 acres, with 400 acres leased to Shell Oil near Ramsey Farm for 7,600 dollars yearly, and other recoveries including 50 acres at Darrington and 25 at Clemens.
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Austin
Attorney General’s Department
Lee Simmons
State Reclamation Department
Simmons
R. J. McMahon
Ramsey
Shell Oil Company
Darrington
Clemens
Shaw
McMahon
C. B. Metcalfe
Texas
Famine Stricken Chinese District Reports Childless Land
A relief worker returning from Changsha Hunan Province reports the famine swept interior area has no children visible. Civil war and drought have devastated 60 of 75 counties, with about 2 million people of 30 million in destitution and starving condition.
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Changsha
Humnan
China
Relief cases in Texas drop for April and costs rise
Texas relief figures show resident relief cases fell to 228,042 in April from 253,890 in March while transient and rural rehabilitation rolls increased and total program cases declined to 282,575. Total obligations reached 5,671,884.55 with resident relief costing 3,164,111.42 for 228,042 recipients.
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Austin
Texas
Adam R. Johnson
Texas Relief Commission
Relief Commission
Texas Merchants Praise Legislature for Tax Relief Resolution
A San Antonio convention of business groups unanimously passed a resolution praising Governor James V. Allred and the Forty-Fourth Legislature for avoiding added tax burdens. The measure from the Retail Merchants Association of Texas and related groups cites conscientious, economical state governance and requests copies be sent to Allred and each House and Senate member.
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San Antonio
Retail Merchants Association of Texas
Texas Retail Credit Bureaus, Inc
Associated Retail Credit Men of Texas
Texas
James V. Allred
House
Senate
Charles T. Lux
Italian scientists find winter cherry juice richer in vitamin C
Italian researchers report winter cherry juice contains about twice the vitamin C of ripe lemon juice, highlighting its potential as a citrus alternative. The study notes the fruit's high nutrient content and suggests further testing for dietary uses.
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Italy
Optimism vs Doubt in a Candid Exchange
In a terse dialogue a speaker states optimism about the future while another questioner notes visible worry. The exchange hinges on uncertainty about the speaker’s confidence and the validity of that optimism.
Double Decker Ice Cream Cones Banned by Code
Seattle authorities cite the Washington ice cream code restricting 5 cent cones to two and a half ounces. Dealers face action for exceeding the limit as a price war led retailers to offer two scoops in a single cone.
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Seattle
Wash
Washington
State Department of Agriculture
Austrian Inventor’s Motor Cycle Uses Small Wheels
Small side wheels mounted on each side prevent the Austro inventor’s motor cycle from tipping if tilted too far.
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Austrain
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