Industry racketeering tied to beer boom predicted
Colonel Calvin Goddard of Northwestern's Crime Detection Laboratory warns that legal beer and light wines will fuel industrial racketeering. He urges immediate federal legislation to curb the growth, arguing state laws are lax and only federal action can halt a broad crime expansion into industry.
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Tenacles
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Federal Trade Commission
United States
Federal Pay Slashes Take Effect After April One
Washington March 28 Federal pay will be cut by 15 percent for all departments including the armed services with payments due April 15. Estimated yearly savings reach 190.5 million if workforce remains full, 40 million for the current year. Roosevelt plans honor system 15 percent reduction himself. judiciary largely excluded.
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Wine Rules To Be Ready Soon
Washington March 28 The Bureau of Industrial Alcohol expects to have regulations ready within a few days for selling 3.2 percent wine after April 7 Officials foresee little straight wine sales since alcohol content exceeds legal limits Manufacturers of carbonated water propose using wine as a flavoring and would move full strength from bonded warehouses without tax then dilute to 3 2 percent The tax of four dollars per barrel would apply to the finished product.
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Washington
James M. Doran
Knitting at Wellesley Town Meeting Inspires Attendees
Women in Wellesley Massachusetts knitted and crocheted during a town meeting as they listened to debate on the banking bill. The scene echoed First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt who also knitted in government sessions.
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Franklin D Roosevelt
House of Representatives
Three Factors Destroy Our Self-Respect
An editorial condemns special privilege as a disease corroding public office and civic self respect. It argues duty must trump expediency, officials should not aid friends for personal gain, and citizens must reject privileges that erode democracy and trust. The piece links racketeering style favors to public service decay.
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Fifty Year Task On Church Dome
Vatican City March 29 Work is nearly done on a historic church dome project. The long delayed renovation aims to restore the dome and its interior frescoes, with officials saying the project will set a lasting architectural landmark.
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St. Peters
Anal
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Two Teams Stand Out In American League Race
The piece highlights the American League contenders centered on the Washington Senators and the New York Yankees. It notes expected roster stability for the Yankees with few rookie contributors and mentions key players and prospects, including Danny McIayden, Don Brennan, Pete Jablonowski, and Ardent Jorgens, as well as veteran stars like Gehrig and Lazerri.
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