Portugal Surges Ahead Under Salazar Economic Reform
In a contrast to global debt woes, Portugal under Dr. Salazar has slashed per capita debt from 115 in 1911 to 33, ended short term bills, and built a surplus while modernizing the navy and expanding public works. Capital flight then repartriation followed, as the treasury posted multi‑million surpluses and a growing reserve fund.
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Portugal
Ese
Iberian
United States
Treasury
Great Britaan
Holland
Salazar
Bank of Portugal
Republic of Portugal
Italy
Far East
Spain
Portugal Ends Red Ink With Surprising Deficit Drop
Amid global financial strain and rising national debts Portugal reports a notable improvement in public finances. The government shows lower deficits than expected, signaling budgeting gains despite the broader economic chaos.
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Portugal
Gasoline Price Fixers Are Fined
Federal Judge Patrick T. Stone upheld the conviction of 17 of 46 defendants in a Midwest gasoline price fixing conspiracy from 1935 and 1936. He fined 12 companies and five executives totaling 65,000 dollars. Ten executives and one corporation were dismissed, while 15 officials and three firms are entitled to a new trial due to circumstantial linkage.
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Madison
Wis
Patrick T. Stone
Salvation Army Work Reported For City and Vicinity
Capt. Mathew Bott announced the six months ending June 30 Salvation Army activity totals. Senior Work and Young People units report hundreds in meetings, classes, and attendance while Transient and Family Relief show cash receipts and aid figures. An advisory board list includes Frank Armstrong Jr and several local leaders.
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Mathew Bott
Salvation Army
Young People’s Legion
City of
Winchester
City Welfare Office
Central Relief Fund
The
Frank Armstrong, Jr
J. Pinckney Arthur
R. T. Barton
George B. . Bushnell
Harry F Byrd, Jr
H .D. Puller
P. G. Ireland
A. H. Jackson
H. K Lyman
Herman McKay
W. Nelson Page
Garland R. Quarles
Hoye Riley
John Rosenberger
C. H. Schutte
R. A. Whitten
Wisconsin Woman Pursues Sixth Divorce From Karl Zahn
Mrs Rose Zahn of Milwaukee files her sixth divorce suit against Karl Zahn citing cruelty. Five prior petitions were withdrawn after reconciliations.
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Milwaukee
Rose Zahn
Karl Zahn
Corrigan Inspires With Bold Feats Across Our Era
The piece explains how Douglas Corrigan’s bold flight sparks a universal drive to achieve, inspiring many youths to push beyond limits. It recalls Lindbergh, Captain Fried, and the 1921 ZR 2 disaster as demonstrations of courage fueling progress and the belief that daring actions uplift society.
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New York
Corrigan
mid-Atlantic
George Fried
Lindbergh
Boy Smothered Playing Prank in Cedar Chest
Atlanta reports the death of Jasper Ray Love Jr., 13, who was home alone while his parents worked at a hat factory. Neighbors recall his habit of hiding to startle visitors. He was found smothered in a cedar chest with a Boy Scout knife nearby and screws removed from the chest lock in what appears to be a fatal prank.
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Atlanta
Jasper Ray Love, Jr
Clarke County School Board Seeks Bids for Shops
The Clarke County School Board issues sealed bids for building a Vocational Agriculture shop and a Home Economics Cottage at Berryville. Plans are available from Superintendent Archie F. Robertson, Berryville, with bids due by noon August 1.
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Clarke County
Berryville
Archie F. Robertson
Man Survives Bullet Wound as Heart Slightly Left of Normal
Chicago July 20. Roman Nicinski 47 fate unknown after neighbors find him wounded. He lived because his heart sits about an inch left of its normal position. Factory foreman says he had been despondent recently. police investigate possible self harm.
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Chicago
Roman Nicinski
Charles Meyers
Nicinski
Nun Cabrini to Be Beautified in Vatican Decree
A Vatican decree permits Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini to be beautified, with a ceremony tentatively set for November 13 at St Peter's in Rome. Her 27 years in the United States included establishing about 40 schools orphanages hospitals and other Sacred Heart Mission institutions.
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Castle Gandolfo
Vatican News
Vice
Congregation of Rites
Pope Pius
Frances Xavier Cabrini
United States
St. Peter’s
V City
Mother Cabrini
Chicago
Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart
Aviation highlights dominate Thursday broadcasts with Hughes
New York radio schedule centers on Howard Hughes as he prepares to round the world. Washington-originated programs include a 11 45 a m WEAF NBC tribute from Cordell Hull and a 1 30 p m luncheon by the National Press Club.
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New York
Howard Hughes
Washington
Weaf-Nbc
Cordell Hull
Wabc-Cbs
National Press Club
WEAF
NBC
Tommy Dorsey
Kay Kyser
WABC
CBS
Paul Whiteman
Eddie Guest
WJZ
Reggie Childs
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Hitler
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Kurt Schuschnigg
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Dublin
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Hull
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Willie Howard
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