Revised Sales Tax Measure Advocated This Week
Legislative leaders push a permanent two percent sales tax without food exemptions, aiming for passage before week end. Opponents warn revenue loss, merchants fear bookkeeping, and the measure may remove the 25 cent basic food exemption. Gov Holt supports some food exemptions, while the bill keeps a 30 percent surtax on privilege taxes and contemplates future tax boosts. Page 10.
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Four Bodies Found in Market Ruins After Gas Explosion
Louisville report says four bodies recovered from wreckage of three buildings hit by a gas explosion and fire in the market area. Firemen fear up to 158 more may be found among the smouldering debris. one victim identified as Mrs. Mattie Jackson, 27.
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Louisville
Market
Mattie Jackson
Fascists Close In on Malaga Seaport City
Franco's Insurgent forces launch weekend assault on Malaga the refugee crowded port city. Cavalry push advances with motorized columns while infantry and armored units move toward the Mediterranean seaside resort as clashes erupt near Marbella thirty six miles away.
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Spain
Francisco Franco
Malaga
Franco
State Police Chief Named Safety Director for Greyhound
Col. P. D. Shingleton, head of the State Police and superintendent of the department of public safety, will resign March 1 to become director of safety and personnel for Atlantic Greyhound Lines. The appointment was announced by Greyhound president Arthur M. Hill. Governor Holt commented on the decision.
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Department of Publicafety
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Holt
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Radiator romance mock sit-down ends in wedding talk
A staged publicity stunt in New York featuring Harold Hulen and Florence Hurlbut unfolds as reporters and press agents chase a real confession. Hurlbut states she will marry, a twist that upends the planned radio reveal and draws in Miss Hurlbut’s Missouri roots and Excelsior Springs publicity.
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Excelsior Springs
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Florence Hurlbut
Excelsior
Suitcr
Harold Hulen
Striker
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Miss Hurlbut
Sal
Helen
Florence
Mystery Man Sought for Quiz in Trader Murder
Snow Hill Maryland, February 6. Exhumation of Clarence J Trader's body may be sought by Samuel Leibowitz in Mrs Trader murder defense. Leibowitz conferred with local counsel and did not reveal plans to request disinterment. He observed a reenactment of the crime with state police and questioned a neighbor who described a stranger entering the Trader mansion.
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Clarence J. Trader
Samuel Leibowitz
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Trader
Sterktan
Russell Mariner
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Clues in Fatal Attack on Mary Ellen Babcock
Buffalo police examined a bloodstained pocket knife and torn wool fragment linked to the murder of 18 year old Mary Ellen Babcock found in a field. A maroon and white scarf was recovered, and Mary Ellen was found with multiple stab wounds after leaving a wake.
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Boun
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Frank M. McCarthy
Mary Elen
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Snowbound Mother and Baby Rescued After 15 Days
Mrs. Maud Lenear of Nevada Missouri and her two and a half year old daughter were rescued by snow plows and taken to a nursing home after being snowbound on the eastern Sierra slope for more than two weeks. Her husband Earl Lenear, left to summon aid and was later believed to have perished in the gales and 20 foot drifts. The mother expressed hope he is alive and recounted surviving on raw oatmeal and snow while awaiting rescue.
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Heavy Flood Toll and Disease Rise Across the Mississippian Wake
Across Cairo and Memphis the flood toll grows with rising disease concerns. Reports note deaths, homeless counts, relief funds, and levee leaks while cities like Paducah and New Madrid report high water and improving conditions. Washington promises rehabilitation funds from a $900 million relief package as regional officials seek flood prevention steps.
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New Madrid
Tiptonviele
Tenn
Great Church Congress Ends in Manila Luneta Masses
Tens of thousands of Catholics from around the world gathered at Luneta park for the closing day of the 38th international Eucharistic congress with a pontifical mass led by Dennis Cardinal Dougherty of Philadelphia. Masses followed at churches as the crowd filled the vast park before sunup and radio broadcast the service.
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Flashes of Life In These U S Flashes of Life In These U S
City Clerk Robert Dominguez is praised for careful money handling as Councilman Darwin Tate submits reelection papers and brings two bags of pennies, valued at about $96 for fees, while the clerk offers to have the funds counted. In Lincoln, Neb., Senator Strong seeks liquor prohibitions for Indians but no one speaks for the poor Indian.
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Darwin Tate
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Neb
Allen A. Strong
Last Word Admits Paying Damages in Chicago Car Theft Case
Adelph Weseman told the court he paid the damage bill on the car involved in a theft case. The judge, however, sentenced three days for reckless driving, stating the case is not yet closed.
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Chicago
Adelph Weseman
Nation Faces Struggle Over Court Reorganization Plan
Detroit reports Gov. Frank Murphy says the main obstacle in settling the automotive strike is whether General Motors will recognize the United Automobile Workers in 20 plants on strike. He notes most issues are settled after 30 hours of talks with leaders. The key question is bargaining with UAWA or representation. Flint, labeled trouble center, sees 4000 National Guardsmen on duty as two disturbances injure about 40. Sheriff Wolcott moves to enforce an injunction with a court order for arrest of stay-in workers.
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Feb
Frank Murphy
General Motors Corporation
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UAWA
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Murphy
General Motors
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Mich
Sher
Thomas Wolcott
Fuen
President Roosevelts plan to reorganize federal courts
President Roosevelts push to overhaul the federal judiciary sparks a national clash with foes planning an immediate attack. Reported radio appeals to reach the people and a House judiciary panel set to meet Tuesday as support and opposition split among lawmakers. Justice department and Supreme Court officials stayed silent.
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Roosevelt
John D. M. Hamilton
Johnson Prayed When He Knew He Was Trapped in Mine
Clarksburg reports Robert Johnson a 36-year-old rural mail carrier endured eight days entombed in an abandoned Flemington mine. Rescuers pulled him free yesterday as he awaited rest and nourishment, planning to return to mining duties when fit. He spoke from his hospital cot of self‑imposed entrapment, beard grown, slate cuts aching.
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Robert Johnson
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Johnson
Fireside Chat Urged for Roosevelt on Court Plan
Washington reports that President Roosevelt was urged to deliver a fireside radio appeal to rally support for adding six new justices to the Supreme Court. White House aides say he gave a non committal reply while stressing that Congress should grant authority to name six new justices to over 70 who do not retire.
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Burke
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Root Is Weaker as Children Gather at Bedside
Elihu Root, nearing 92, grew steadily weaker after more than two weeks of bronchial pneumonia. His three middle aged children Elihu Jr Edward and their wives and Colonel Ulysses S Grant III with his wife joined relatives from Governor's Island at the New York home to await word on his condition.
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New York Harbor
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