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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1931
Page
4
The Daily Mail notes Winslow’s 1931 projects totaling 317 187 dollars creating employment and revenues. Paving 64 blocks, a bridge east of town, gas work, and new buildings boosted business, health, and civic spirit. The piece urges continued health rules and a safe, prosperous New Year.
A 1932 session proposal urges drivers to observe traffic rules and practice prudence on all roads. It stresses duties to others, proper vehicle care, and avoiding high speeds in poor conditions to cut the annual 35,000 motor fatalities.
The quotes attribute heavy burdens to the President across industry, finance, railroads, banks, unemployment, and distressed farmers. Critics say Hoover seeks nonpartisan action but uses it for Hoover policy gains, with Senator Robinson accusing his secretary of war of exploiting bipartisan action for political triumph.
France's government moves to push a 1932 relief program to aid 306000 jobless with 188 million dollars in public works. The plan, led by Andre Tardieu, covers harbors roads schools hospitals and hydro electric projects to start before year end. About 50000 receive relief now, up 20 percent in two months.
Panama announces a protective tariff schedule effective April 1 with heavy duties on imports including $50 per head and 15 percent ad valorem on beef cattle. The decree aims to curb economic crisis, protect national industries, prevent capital emigration, and provide jobs. It covers clothing, leather, and other goods.
Rodney Dutcher notes Congress often seems ridiculous as members tout themselves while others in cloakrooms and hallways shape the nation’s future. Quotes from Sweeney LaGuardia Huddleston reveal mixed views on honesty, workload, and party politics.
A decree establishes 15 percent ad valorem duties on goods and adds specific taxes such as 50 per head for beef cattle, 10 to 15 cents per kilogram on fish, 30 cents per kilogram on dressed poultry, and various amounts for furniture clothing and dairy products. It also provides price safeguards: if prices rise over 25 percent, tariffs fall 50 percent. if price increases exceed 70 percent, tariffs are abolished and original duties resume.
Moscow reports the Persian border between Ordubad and Astar is closed due to plague in Mirali village of Ardebil district. The Tass agency says the outbreak has lasted two months with 22 deaths.
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