Miners Union Suspension Emerges as Council Threat
Washington February 4 The move to suspend the United Mine Workers from the American Federation of Labor developed after the audience booed William Green's peace appeal. Craft union leaders on the council consider suspensions regardless of miners' threat to withdraw. Green and John Lewis declined to comment.
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Strikes Threaten Across Four States
New York and neighboring states see widespread strike actions as 3,906 plants face walkouts. Mayor Fiorello La Guardia warns that a fresh strike by 20,000 building service workers would be a grave mistake, offering to mediate to resume negotiations on hourly issues for watchmen and building superintendents. James J. Bambrick, union president, signals strike readiness affecting mid Manhattan and surrounding areas.
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Willies Motto Amid Odd Parental Advice Dialog
Fragmentary line shows Willie Willis and Gent exchanging sayings about honesty. Qu is cautioned against lying to Grandma and Doty, with a hint of moral guidance. The text preserves a colloquial, aphoristic tone and names Willie Willis Gent Grandma Doty.
Impeachment Demand for Wallace Reaches New Height
Washington reports a fresh demand in the House for Secretary Wallace's impeachment while the Senate enacts Roosevelt’s call for prompt repeal of the cotton, tobacco, and potato programs. Democrats defend Wallace as Republicans push to strike farm program laws amid AAA funding disputes.
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Many Dodge High Gift Taxes Exceeding Limits Remarked
Washington reports reveal over 200 corporate executives donated about 20 million dollars in December to dodge rising gift tax rates effective January 1. Notable gifts include Walter P. Chrysler 3 million and Cyrus A. McCormick Jr. 1.38 million. Gifts extended to many firms and individuals across the nation, with J. J. Newberry family members among substantial givers.
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Grim U.S. accident toll tops 99,000 in year
Chicago Feb 4 AP Ninety nine thousand Americans died in accidents last year, one every six minutes, with total property loss and medical costs near 3.0 billion. Motor vehicle crashes caused many fatalities and injuries, while home and occupational accidents added significant figures.
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State Rests In Murder Case
MINNEAPOLIS Feb 47m Gov. Floyd B Olson defends himself after widow of Walter Liggett accuses him of involvement in the murder of Liggett, a former ally and newspaper critic. The prosecution rested. defense moves to present alibi for Isadore Kid Cann Blumenfeld as a murder charge trial continues. Olson says Liggett’s widow is incited by politically minded men and that he never harmed Liggett.
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State to Demand Accident Reports
The state road commission moves toward fuller automobile accident reports in the state. A new statement cites law requiring operators to report all accidents resulting in injury. Failure to comply is a misdemeanor. The commission seeks public cooperation and notes reports help determine causes and reduce traffic hazards. It asks for report blanks from state police, automobile clubs, gasoline stations, and the commission.
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Unusual dinner links Roosevelt circle at Garner event
Washington February as the Vice President and Mrs Garner hosted a dinner honoring the president and Mrs Roosevelt. Chief Justice and Mrs Hughes attended with Gracie Allen among entertainers. Alice Roosevelt Longworth wore a shimmering white and silver dress. The evening recalled the late Will Rogers famed as Garner’s entertainer.
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Strike Cripples Pekin Town and Mobilizes Guards
National Guardsmen massed in Pekin after a general strike shut down 31 crafts, crippling business in the 17 000 population town. About 1 500 unionists halted work while services continued. authorities planned 380 guardsmen ready for a possible call as tensions rose over a six month dispute with American Distilling and Corn Products Refiging.
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Harry Donahue
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Reorganization of WPA Starts in West Virginia
A complete reorganization of the Works Progress administration was announced with Harry B. Colebank and Dewey Phares named in charge. The plan, to be applied across all states, aims to inspect and reorganize every phase of the WPA in West Virginia and assess ongoing projects for integrity and status.
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Clay County
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Lobby Against U S Neutrality Bill Charged by McReynolds
Washington February 4 AP a charge that a powerful war trade lobby is trying to defeat permanent neutrality legislation accompanies moves for immediate consideration of the administration plan. Chairman McReynolds of the house foreign affairs committee hurled the accusation as he sought privileged status to bring the bill to the floor. The rules committee deferred action.
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Shaw Calls U S Constitution Bad In Miami Voyage
George Bernard Shaw touring Miami aboard the Arandora Star says Americans have a good president but a bad constitution. He criticizes amendments, compares to England’s system, and jokes about shucking the constitution into the ocean. He plans to return home after a brief visit.
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Privilege Tax in West Virginia Reaches $47,569.19
George Parrish, head of the Automobile Bureau, reported privilege tax collections for January at $47,569.19, surpassing December by $X. The tax applies to car prices and totals reflect estimated sales for the month, with figures from the state revenue office.
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Polar Wave Sweeps East Threatening U.S. Winter Strain
A far reaching polar wave lowers temps to extreme sub zero levels across the Midwest and Northeast. Blizzard conditions, heavy snow, and icy roads strand travelers while floods in the south claim lives and force evacuations. western towns endure 70 mph gusts and windows blown out as Buffalo girds against the gale.
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Borah Announces Campaign For Unpledged Delegates In Ohio
Senator Borah of Idaho says he will campaign in Ohio for delegates pledged to his presidential nomination and seeks a May 12 primary expression. He aims to present liberal platform priorities, asserting the need for popular will over favorite son plans and indicating a focus on the West and Midwest.
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Morgan Favors Leisure Class in War Tax Talk
Washington, Feb. 4. In Senate munitions committee testimony on wartime finances J. P. Morgan argued that taxing profits to remove profits from the war would soon peak in effectiveness and that extending tax bases to lower income brackets could raise future yields. He estimated the leisure class as those who can hire a maid, perhaps 0,000,000 families, and pressed for broader taxation while noting Allied aims differed from U.S. objectives. Page 14 continues.
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Roosevelt orders trimming of government borrowing authorizations
President Roosevelt announced at a press conference that congressional authorizations for borrowing more than a billion dollars would be scrapped as part of a government wide inventory. He said cancellations do not create new funds and did not address taxes, inflation, or the financing of the bonus.
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Mountaineer Home Rebuilt As WPA Project In Kanawha
A typical West Virginia pioneer home, now decaying in the hills, will be moved to the Kanawha county Four-H fair grounds near Dunbar for reconstruction as a WPA historical project. Glenn Callaghan, state director of the National Youth Administration, spearheads the move to create a furnished exhibit with furnishings, utensils, and decorations from the era.
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