Court Reform Measure Sent To Conference
Washington Aug 9 Emulating the Senate, the House laid the Supreme Court enlargement proposal before a conference with the upper body. No opposition was voiced to the motion to request a conference closing the door to House amendments. Conferees began work and full agreement was expected tomorrow as administration concerns loom with President Roosevelt’s return from Hyde Park.
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Magill Proposes Evasion Remedy
Maxwell Magill undersecretary of the treasury told a House committee that the government might pursue a constitutional amendment and reciprocal treaty to curb tax evasion and that states could tax federal securities with an amendment. He endorsed a sea-bird tax committee approach to seal law loopholes and noted talks with other nations on tax information exchange.
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Wage Hour Bill Reported Out by House Labor Panel
Washington August 9 US labor committee favorably reported the New Deal wage hour bill in revised Senate form declaring it would strengthen collective bargaining. Southern Democrats still oppose it as the measure nears a House vote. The bill is expected to reach the floor Thursday and pass by Saturday.
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Auto Death Reduction Tops Western States Rank
West Virginia reported a seven percent drop in highway deaths in the first seven months of 1937, ranking second among eastern states after Maine. Dr. Herbert J. Slack of the National Conservation Bureau noted the improvement and discussed planned testing and training for WVU instructors in driver education this fall. The state board of education approved a highway safety curriculum and commended the program.
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Primary Aid Fund Boosted County Allocation Rise
Kanawha county education board will receive about 250 040 more from the state primary aid fund this year raising its estimated allocation to 1 019 021 from 919 680 last year. The plan earmarked 12 100 000 for primary aid while about 2 250 000 was set for secondary aid to help larger counties lacking secondary aid. Further adjustments may follow after state tax department reviews budgets.
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Rebate Charge Denied by Koppers at Rail Inquiry
Senator Wheeler charges Koppers United in rebate scheme with Virginian railroad, claiming 92.50 freight per ton price funnels 7 cents to Koppers subsidiaries as rebates. Koppers denies wrongdoing and cites legal compliance while records allegedly show related divisions as best customers.
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New Woes After Flogging Episode in New Orleans
Oscar Kay a WPA worker, 47, faced slander and assault charges after a public flogging by 17 year old Eloise Willis over defamatory gossip. Willis and her father Alfred 50 deny the claims and say Kay spread rumors about a hospitalized surgery and a baby. Kay alleged he was beaten when he went to discuss the matter at Willis home.
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Nazis Expel British Writer and Protest German Journalists
Germany protested Britain’s expulsion of three German correspondents and ordered Norman Ebbutt, Times of London Berlin correspondent, to leave within two weeks. British authorities gave no explanation for withholding renewal of permits while Berlin debated retaliation and public debate mounted.
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Britain Seeks Duce Friendship Amid Mediterranean Attacks
London reports say Britain and France protest insurgent Francoist air attacks on neutral ships off Algeria. Britain aims to protect postwar ties with Italy while denying direct involvement. Spain and Franco deny culpability as investigators weigh responsibility for the British Corporal and other vessels.
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Little Donald Returns To Horst Home In Custody Case
In Chicago on April 2, County Judge Edmund Jarecki granted temporary custody of 31 month old Donald Horst to foster parents Mr and Mrs Otto Horst while a petition to adopt him is heard in August. The boy's biological mother Miss Lydia Nelson was absent as the court reviews a consent document and rumors links to the Horsts hotel venture raided as a vice resort.
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Silk Workers Walk Out Across The Northeast
Thousands of silk and rayon workers quit across New Jersey Pennsylvania New England and New York in a general strike. In Passaic valley New Jersey about 200 of 6000 workers remained at the looms as 500 shops faced near total stoppage. A mine picket was stabbed at the Duplan Silk plant in Hazelton amid widespread disorder.
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Flashes of Life In These U. S. Flashes of Life In These U. S.
Dallas accident report describes a backward moving auto causing How land Thomas to be hospitalized. Brakes overreaction led to a shove from a ditch and a thrown injury to arm and hip. Chicago tale tells of Mrs Regan duped by a fortune teller who stole her savings.
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Parker Goes Missing After Hog has Smart Escape
SCOTTSBLUFF Neb Aug 9. H D Heinz a fremer near here is fanking for a hog with horao sense. Heintz bought the parker laid out tools and heated hot water then went for the hog. The parker jumped from his truck and disappeared. He hasn't found him yet.
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Britain Tests London Defense For Air Attack
Britain staged massive air defense drills over London to test warning and observer networks and give RAF pilots combat experience. About 222 bombers attacked in two 15 hour mock raids, with 172 fighters responding to defend the capital, while observers sought to identify invasion directions for anti-aircraft guidance.
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Copeland Attacks Roosevelt Over Mayoral Race And Term
Senator Copeland of New York lashed at President Roosevelt for meddling in New York’s mayoral race and for allegedly supporting Mahoney. He claimed the president is involved in the fight and aligned with radicals backing LaGuardia, then filed a constitutional amendment to bar a third term.
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Shanghai Tense After Two Jap Sailors Killed
Shanghai trembles after two Japanese sailors, one officer and a seaman, were killed as they tried to enter Hungjao airfield. Chinese sentries fired, causing Chinese casualties and prompting authorities to reinforce near Yin airfield. Officials fear Japanese reprisals as Tokyo seeks landings at Taungtao. Chiang Kai-shek considered moving government to Shanghai if crisis worsens.
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Shoot First Orders For Warships In Mediterranean
British and French warships were ordered to shoot down any attacking aircraft on the high seas without warning. Commanders were given full authority to repel interference beyond territorial waters as tensions rise amid Civil War disruptions and recent tanker bombing.
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Japan Ready To Drive West in China Clash
A Japanese army spokesman warned that if the Chinese central government sends forces north again in Hopeh Japan will land at Tsing Tao for a westward drive through Shantung. He said Shantung troops may be withdrawing eastward, leaving Nanking troops to face the Japanese. A skirmish near Tientsin showed Japanese forces consolidating control as cavalry clashed with Chinese outposts.
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Windsor May Claim Seat in Parliament
VIENNA Aug 8 The Duke of Windsor intends to return to England and claim a seat in the house of lords. When he resumes his role in politics his duchess Wallis Warfield Simpson will take an active part in London society. Sir Walter Monckton, the duke’s financial adviser, visited him to discuss finances and future plans.
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Quints With Colds Secluded From Public Display
Five Dionne quintuplets are withheld from public exhibition for two to three days as all suffer colds. Emilie leads with throat infection. Annette Marie Cecile and Yvonne also ill. Dr Dafoe says indoor play only until all recover. none are considered infectious, but immunity uncertain. Page 2, Col 3.
Surgeon Removes Embryonic Twin From Huntington Baby
A Pencemonths old girl in Huntington underwent surgery by Dr. Francia Scott to remove an embryoma twin attached to the sacrum. The infant, described as well, will leave the hospital soon for home. Doctors avoided discussing specifics of the operation.
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