Hamilton Scores New Dealers at Republican Rally
At Charleston on May 12, Robert H. C. Kay assumed leadership of West Virginia's Republican committee during a statewide rally with more than 400 attendees. National Chairman John D. M. Hamilton and Kay assailed the Democratic administration, charging waste and folly in the New Deal era and criticizing relief spending and payrolls.
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Roosevelt approves second government reorganization plan
The Senate, with five minutes of discussion and no dissent, approved President Roosevelt’s second reorganiza tion plan. It moves the coal commission duties to the interior department, shifts foreign commerce service to the state department, and cuts administrative costs by about 1.25 million dollars annually. The plan becomes effective 60 days after submission unless Congress disapproves.
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Auto jack falls. man under car killed in Huntington
Ho Leppert a city engineering department employee crawled under an automobile to repair an axle. He displaced a jack and the car fell on him, breaking his leg and causing fatal injuries. His widow survives.
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Fishermen Row Open Boats To Safety After Collision
Forty seven fishermen from two New England schooners sank after a collision 100 miles north of Maine. Most were picked up near Yarmouth Nova Scotia and Jonesport Maine. some rowed long distances in dories without food or water. Captain Albert Hines said Edith C Rose crew rowed 150 miles to safety in calm seas between Boston and Yarmouth.
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Tax Conference Set at White House Over Tax Revisions
A White House conference was called for Monday to discuss tax revision during the current Congress. President and treasury reportedly seek revenue while proposing safeguards against evasion. The effort to align appropriations with budget recommendations continues in the Senate amid signs of possible changes to undistributed profits tax.
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Leahy to Puerto Rico in new defense plan
President Roosevelt selects Puerto Rico as a key hemisphere defense point. Admiral Leahy, retiring chief of operations, will stay on until after Congress as Governor Winship leaves in July.
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Senate Approves Record Farm Bill Amid Tight Skepticism
Washington reports a sweeping farm bill totaling about 1.2172 billion dollars faced sharp debate. Senator Glass, chair of the appropriations panel, urged quick passage with a 1 year funding plan while critics argued for trimming hundreds of thousands to millions in agricultural spending.
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Nazis Extend Sway Over Catholic Clergy
A fragment reports Nazi influence expanding over Catholic clergy with officials noting increased control and pressure within church ranks during the wartime period. The brief hints at patrols or directives affecting religious leadership and activities.
Britain and Turkey pledge mutual security in war’s shadow
London reports Prime Minister Chamberlain announced a long term reciprocal security pact with Turkey aimed at deterring aggression in the Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean. The pledge, said to be non directed at any nation, signals Britain France Romania and Greece seek a coordinated approach with Turkey, Yugoslavia and Bulgaria eyed for potential alliance.
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Franco decorates Italian and German fliers in Madrid review
General Franco praised Italian and German aviators who helped him win the Spanish Civil War. The ceremony at Barajas marks the start of four days of celebrations.
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U. S Coast Defenses Reorganized Across Nation
Washington May 12 The army announced a reorganization of the coast artillery corps to reinforce the continental defense. Six batteries will be equipped and activated July 1 with skeleton units, using 338 modern three inch anti aircraft weapons and trucks, without new officer or man additions.
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Miners Hope 10 Go Back Monday Amid Uncertain Work
Charleston dispatch notes mixed signals as coal field operators weigh a return to the pits while United Mine Workers press for a union shop clause. Opinion back home is divided on whether southern operators will re open the mines after seven weeks. Railroad workers welcome similar action.
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Outlying Areas Agree Upon Contracts
Scale committees of the Indiana coal operators association and District 11 of the United Mine Workers reached a contract for Indiana shaft mines to operate through March 31. In Knoxville doubts linger over Southern Appalachian coal operators yielding to John L. Lewis on a union shop contract.
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Appalachian coal conference debates union shop deal
After a two hour session the Appalachian coal conference postponed action on the union shop agreement reached by negotiators for John L. Lewis and the UMWA. Operators and union reps, about 150 each, expect a contract sign tomorrow or Monday. some southern members may bolt. No pay changes or five day week altered. area shutdown since April 1 left 460,000 idle amid coal shortages.
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Protest Follows Order For Argentine Beef For Navy
Western senators erupted in protest after President Roosevelt ordered the navy to buy Argentine canned corned beef over higher priced domestic meat. Senator O Mahoney pledged to push an amendment to the navy appropriation bill to block the purchase. Representative Scrugham had already joined the challenge.
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