Word: distressingly
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...opinion. On the other hand, it is the Divine Child who speaks of peace during these days. . . . Instead of speaking to men we would rather speak with God on this subject, imploring Him to give true peace to humanity. Regarding this we unfortunately see but one solidarity, namely, of distress, of pain and suffering. . . . From this terrifying spectacle which the world presents we must raise our eyes to Heaven. . . ." Among the sorrows of the Church, said the Pope, are difficulties in Spain, Mexico, Russia-"a sort of triangle over which hovers the greatest menace."* The Holy Father again regretted "that...
...liberalism and progress," The Churchman said it had had "to push aside certain forms of available financial support, representing concentrated authority that would have used the journal to work its will." In its news columns The Churchman printed a statement of the National Council of the Episcopal Church, expressing distress at "the precarious financial condition" of religious journals. Pointing out that the General Convention of the Church had refused to permit it to make special grants to its press, the National Council said it spent more than $5,000 for advertising in 1931, hoped to continue...
...Wife in distress; suing _____ for nonsupport of child; he supporting other girls; phoned he will take five shares; received check for $550; says he will take five or more in the fall...
Banks. "A method should be devised to make available quickly to depositors some portion of their deposits in closed banks. Such provision would go far to relieve distress in a multitude of families. ... I recommend the prompt improvement of the banking laws. The Congress should investigate the need for separation between different kinds of banking; an enlargement of branch banking ... enlarged membership in the Federal Reserve system...
Unemployment. "I am opposed to any direct or indirect Government dole. Our people are providing against distress in true American fashion. . . . Our expenditures [on public works] this year will reach about $780,000,000 compared with $260,000,000 in 1928. ... It is estimated that the Federal taxpayer is now directly contributing to the livelihood of 10,000,000 of our citizens...