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August 18 , 1932
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          After endless discussions,
            the Kufstein District
           Commission decides to
            protect the Mayor’s
          interests, which buys him
             some time. Having
           successfully arranged
          a meeting with Minister
             Rintelen, a small
            hopeful delegation
            sets off to Vienna...




                                                 Mr. Minister,                         ...briefly...
                                              why should we deny       Please briefly
                                          the people a relief initiative   explain this to us.
                                            that will be their only
                                                  salvation?
                                                                                          ...explain...


















         Since the government has continually reduced the money supply   Sounds       Yes.    Yes.
         in recent years, we’re now seeing deflation. However, too much   interesting!
         money in circulation would bring us inflation. What is far more
               crucial is the speed at which our money circulates.














             Nobody wants to hold on               Uhm ...… Are you referring to the old saying, “Thaler,
           to our work vouchers for long.          thaler, you must wander”?  Well, Mr. Unterguggen-
           Their fast circulation spurs quick      berger, I assure you that the government will not
              new demand and helps pay                   interfere with the campaign in Wörgl.
                for necessary labor.
                                                        ...not...                ...inter-
                                                                                  fere...
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