Mussolini reshapes Italy's governance and industry
Mussolini announced drastic measures on the Fascist party anniversary. He abolished the chamber of deputies and created a council of guilds, dissolving large industries while preserving small and medium firms to boost economic self sufficiency. He introduced key Industries run by the state and cheered as the reform fulfilled Fascist aims.
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Russia and Poland Distrust Locarno Negotiations
Political reportage notes distrust in Locarno talks among Russia and Poland. Karl Radek says Russia will bolster defense with 1,800,000 troops and dismisses four powers’ future actions as uncertain. Warsaw worries over secret London talks and Beck’s report alleging plans to grant Germany leverage in Eastern Europe and revise Versailles.
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Locarno
Josef Beck
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Warsaw
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Hitler rejects proposed peace terms and vows noncompromise
In Breslau Hitler denounced external concessions and said Germany would not capitulate to Locarno powers. He asserted sovereignty and warned against entangling alliances while urging publics to vote on peace or war. Ribbentrop accompanied him as plans were discussed.
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Rhineland
Switzerland
Great Floods Force Reconstruction Across Eastern States
Citizens in eastern and New England towns dig out from mud as floods recede. President Roosevelt allocates 43 million for relief and reconstruction while Red Cross aids with food clothing and medical supplies. Deaths total 169 across 13 states with 221 500 homeless and 271 500 000 in property damage. National Guardsmen guard against looting and commerce slows.
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Mrs Greenway to retire from public life after term
Isabella Greenway of Arizona announced in Tucson she will retire from public life at the end of her current term. She has long owned ranches in Arizona and New Mexico and a Tucson hotel and has mining interests. She says she wants more time for private activities. The report also covers Roosevelt's fishing trip aboard the Potomac and other political notes.
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Tucson
Lewis Douglas
Powers Agree to Limit Battleship Size at London Conference
Britain United States and France accepted a draft treaty capping battleships at 55000 tons and cruisers at 10000 tons with a six year pause. Norman H. Davis warned the US would consider itself free from cruiser limits if Britain builds more than ten cruisers. Japan Italy pledged to limits but escape clauses allow disregard if others violate terms.
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France
Norman H. Davis
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Townsend backs Borah as Townsendites pledge support
Dr Francis E Townsend announced support for Senator William Borah in the Republican presidential race. Townsend, who switched from Democrat to Republican in California, praised Borah though Borah has not endorsed the Townsend pension plan as it stands. Borah criticizes the GOP old guard in Chicago urging new delegates and warns 10,000,000 voters may stay away if Cleveland leadership remains in control.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Roosevelt outlines regional AAA substitute plan and relief asks
President Roosevelt proposes five regional administrations for soil conservation and domestic allotment act duties with farmers committees guiding local work. He also discontinues four AAA commodity divisions to be absorbed by regional directors. The message requests 1.5 billion dollars for WPA next fiscal year and credits unexpended funds and CCC/public works budgets. Congress set to demand taxes for any uplift. Speaker Burns notes any higher appropriation would need new taxes.
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H. BR. Tolley
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Farmers' County
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Joseph W. Burns
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American Federation of Labor
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Relief Administration
Harry Hopkins
Harold Ickes
Washington
Uncle Sam
WPA Aides Rule Out Political Pressure in Relief Programs
Senator Holt of West Virginia vows to press for a Senate inquiry into WPA relief under Harry Hopkins. Hopkins clarifies WPA policy: no employee must contribute to parties, no job loss for nonparticipation, no solicitation of contributions, and voluntary political support decisions with protection against dismissal for stance.
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West Virginia
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One more year one more care and war danger
Arthur Brisbane surveys world anxieties from yellow fever in Brazil to European treaties. Edward VIII visits Glasgow slums and questions inequality as a royal inquirer. A Cairo manuscript Koran and riveted tree pest control spark curiosities amid debates on money, pensions, and war fears.
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Hungary
Germany
Edward VIII
England
Glasgow
Lord Melchett
Farmers to Get Pay in Summer in Roosevelt Economic Plan
The article outlines a $470 million soil conservation payout to farmers in a post AAA substitute, with checks starting September after final proof. It comments on political motives, NAtional relief funds, and Roosevelt administration aims to curb unemployment while stressing the need for industrial job creation and prudent fiscal policy.
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