Patman Pushes Cash Payment Of War Service Certificates
Representative Patman, Texas, argues before Congress for immediate cash payment of 3.6 million World War I adjusted service certificates totaling about 2.2 billion dollars. He cites Veterans Bureau data showing 1.6 million veterans need funds now to relieve debts and boost purchasing power, urging use of treasury funds rather than inflationary banking moves.
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Patman
Congress
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Shaw
Nook
America
40 Percent gold base sufficient for government’s funds
The speaker argues a 40 percent gold base is ample for the country’s finances, noting banking and currency officials and Secretary Mills asserted this level, equating it to what Federal Reserve banks hold and questioning why interest should be paid on that money.
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Banking and Currency Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Mills
Federal Reserve Banks
Government of
United States
Japanese Customs and Habits Described in 1932 Article
A Central Press Association piece outlines Japanese daily life with remarks on food grace, wedding attire, elderly customs, public kissing legality, carpentry, sewing, and interior use of rooms. It notes sleeping on hard beds, wooden pillow sheaths, and communal baths, ending with a copyright notice from 1932.
Veterans payment plan prompts currency and inflation debate
A speech urges paying 3.6 million veterans now via currency backed 40 percent by gold and 60 percent by securities, arguing it avoids bond issues and taxes, while warning compound interest could erode remaining certificates if the bill fails. It calls for more permanent, definite legislation and tighter Fed instructions ahead of the November election.
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United States
Federal Reserve Board
No-Confidence Remark Attributed To Wae Vars Apg
Aged comment sparks controversy as wae vars apg declares that debts should be paid only by Germans, drawing criticism from readers and triggering debate over postwar financial responsibility and minority accountability.
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Vars Apg
Chesterfield Ad Praise Highlights Honest Tobacco Claims
The speaker praises Chesterfield's advertising for its plain talk about tobacco quality. They value simple sincerity, noting no extravagant claims and emphasizing the careful selection of tobaccos and the flavor and aroma development.
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Chester+field
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