Roosevelt reassures business on taxes and power plans
On the Roosevelt train to Key West in February 1934, President Roosevelt told business leaders there would be no new or heavier taxes beyond budget limits. He said no more power development plans were in mind and utility holding companies should proceed to integrate their systems under the holding company act. He cited widespread acceptance that the government was not pursuing further power expansion, with only two exceptions noted.
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Justice eyes broad survey to cut home building costs
Washington reports the Department of Justice anti trust division is studying ways to lower home building costs. Thurman W Arnold heads the program aimed at breaking down price structures rather than accusing individuals. Arnold has consulted with Prentiss L Coonley of the Commerce Department business advisory council and with George Comer leading economic studies on costs.
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Azana Demands Peace At Any Price in Spain
Paris February 17 Manuel Azana president of government Spain urged peace on any terms after conference with Julio Alvarez Del Vayo and amid Britain and France pushes for negotiations in Franco's capital Burgos. Negrin seeks three points and clemency for government supporters while Azana favors waiving conditions to end the 32 month civil war.
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Townsend Avers $200 Pension Start Could Grow to 300
Washington February 17 The man who sparked old folks hopes for a $200 a month pension told the house ways and means committee that $200 was only a start He predicted in a few years the payment could rise to 300 Townsend sponsor of the plan testified that the program would divert profits to those with less and stimulate business Committeemen pressed him on finances politics and organization He denied violations of the corrupt practices act and said Townsend receipts likely totalled about 3 million in five years
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U S Will Not Recognize Franco Regime Now
The United States will not recognize General Franco's government for the time being and sees no need for a hasty decision. Sumner Welles, undersecretary of state, disclosed this at a press conference in Washington on February 17, noting no prospect of joint Pan American action.
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Douglas Hinted for High Court
Washington today carried word that the White House is weighing William O. Douglas for the Supreme Court. A key senator noted Douglas, then chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, tops the president’s short list to fill the seat left by Louis D. Brandeis.
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Senate
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Representative Dies Undergoes Operation in Capital Hospital
Washington Feb 7 Representative Dies of Texas underwent an operation this morning after an acute appendicitis attack. Dr Elliott M Campbell, who performed the operation, said Dies is out of danger and may return to his office in two or three weeks. Dies, chairman of the House committee on Un American Activities, fell ill last night.
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D., Tex
Elliott M. Campbell
House Committee On UN
200 Business Men at Goal Banquet
About 250 business leaders attended a West Virginia banquet urging government action to protect King Coal. Speakers from the National Coal Association and local industries pressed tariffs on foreign oil and coal, opposed federal flood control plans, and warned against policies harming coalfields and railroads.
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House Moves To Tighten Rules On Child Labor
Charleston W Va Feb 17 AP House of delegates votes to bar workers under 18 from hazardous jobs in coal mines and steel mills and tightens rules for those under 16 requiring age records health certs school recommendation and employer notice before work permits are issued Senate approves felony narcotics charge for marijuana and extends extra one cent gasoline tax for two more years to fund secondary roads with a land tax moratorium to June 30 1940 both chambers streamline the calendar for quick adjournment and lawmakers move on local bills for Lincoln and Roane counties and health water system regulation
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House Approves See Page 12 Injured Woman Hurt En Route to Hospital
Rusk Texas Feb 17 Mrs Frank Musick was injured when the car carrying her collided with a trailer on the way to a hospital. She already had a broken right hip and suffered two additional fractures of the right leg in the crash.
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Woman Bequeaths Sunny Disposition in Will
Mrs. L. P. Oldham, who died in Criphone, bequeathed to her two daughters her sunny disposition and sense of fairness along with her beautiful neck as a personal bequest. She also left about 4000 dollars in real estate in the estate.
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L. P. Oldham
Man Shoots Fascist Guard Near Mussolini Home
Rome reports describe the shooting of a fascist militiaman near Premier Mussolini's villa on Via Nomentana as the act of a madman. A 38 year old mechanic Bruno Simoni from San Giorgio di Piano near Bologna was arrested after firing at the officer, with officials denying any attempt on the head of government.
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FDR Denies Supervision Of Plane Sale Over Arnold Protest
President Roosevelt aboard the Roosevelt train on a southern cruise declined comment on reports that a sale of latest type bombers to France occurred over General Malin Craig’s protest. He said the sale was 100 percent legal and the whole government facilitated it, while noting the absolute right of France to buy.
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Maguran Convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter in Wilford Death
McDowell County court convicts Simon Maguran of voluntary manslaughter after jury fails to reach verdict on murder in the death of Arthur Wilford. Maguran allegedly struck Wilford with a pistol during a quarrel at Maguran’s roadhouse near War on October 31. Wilford died two weeks later.
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U S Probes Japan on Hainan Occupation
Tokyo reports Ambassador Grew sought explanation of Japan's Hainan island occupation south of China. Foreign Minister Arita replied similarly to France and Britain, saying the move strengthens Japan's blockade but remains within military needs. U S officials noted the inquiry was political, linking to broader aims in the Orient. An American destroyer returned to Hong Kong with word all Americans were safe in Hoshow and Kiungchow.
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Transcript of Testimony Reveals Secret Warplane Demo
The Senate military committee released a transcript showing President Roosevelt instructing a White House demo of a new light bomber for a French military commission despite protests from the War Department and Major General Arnold. The action, kept secret, involved Douglas Aircraft and an undeclared sale amid ongoing defense hearings.
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FDR Ordered See Pate 12 B Members of Family Burn 10
A deadly blaze in Greenwich near Manassas Virginia killed ten members of a family. Ed Hansborough, 40, and five daughters perished, two sons also died. Mrs Hansborough and a two year old son escaped the fiery home destruction.
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Benes Sees Four Paths for Europe Before Victory
Former Czechoslovak president Edvard Benes, speaking at the University of Chicago, outlines four European futures peace, disintegration, revolution, or war, and argues the democratic spirit will ultimately triumph despite crises and uncertainty. He questions whether nations will unite or descend into chaos and conflict.
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