Guffey Measure Clears First Congressional Test
The House Ways and Means Committee voted 19 to 6 to approve a revised Guffey-Vinson soft coal regulation bill. It tightens enforcement, raises the compliance tax to 10.5 percent on mine sale prices for violators, and reduces the administration tax to 0.5 percent. The plan creates 23 district price fixing boards to set coal prices, with a federal review to allow maximum prices if needed to protect consumers. It replaces labor regulation with a framework supporting collective bargaining, and exempts captive coal under specific corporate identity conditions. The measure moves to the House floor, described as much stronger than the prior act.
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Strong Opposition To Tax Plan Faces Public Hearing
Opponents mobilize against proposed taxes for elites to offset losses from an energy levy amendment. The House committee on counties districts and municipal corporations will hear the plan in the House of Delegates chamber. Auto owners plan protests against a municipal auto license tax equal to one third of state registration fees and a $2 annual driver permit tax. Women are also expected to join the protest.
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Sit Down Strike By Bloom Township Students
Chicago Heights Bloom Township high school students refused to attend classes on Washington’s birthday after Principal R O Puckett would not dismiss for the holiday. They gathered in the hall, then stood firm until noon after a compromise to dismiss early was reached.
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George Washington
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Washington
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Governor's Aid Sought to End Fansteel Strike
In Waukegan Illinois on February 22, conciliators sought Governor Henry Horner's help to resolve a six day sit down strike at Fansteel Metallurgical with about 80 workers entrenched in north Chicago factories. State Labor Director Martin P. Durkin went to Springfield to press the issue. company leaders left for an undisclosed destination. The Amalgamated Association demands recognition as the strikers insist on their union.
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Fansteel Metallurgical Corporation
Martin P. Durkin
Springfield
Chicago
R. J. Aitchison
Max Siren
Lawaurd
Committee For Industrial Organization
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Buchanan Dies Of Heart Ailment
Rep. James P. Buchanan Democrat Texas and longtime Appropriations chairman died overnight after a heart attack at age 73. Known for economy he steered large spending measures including the 4.88 billion work relief proposal and defense outlays peak. He will be succeeded as chairman by Rep. Taylor as the aging panel plans adjust.
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James P. Buchanan
D.-Tex
House Appropriations Committee
Congressional Finance Post
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Trooper Recalls Beating Aged Man In Self Defense
Somerset February 22 AP A 25 year old trooper testified he acted in self defense denying a murder charge in the beating death of 64 year old Frank C Monaghan during a third degree assault. He described being attacked from behind while questioning him about a detective’s death last Sept. 12 and demonstrated a jiu jitsu hold that felled a fellow officer.
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Stacy Gunderman
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John Wall
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Zero Weather Batters Midwest in Severe Cold and Flood
Associated Press report details subzero temperatures from Minnesota to North Dakota, heavy snow drifts up to 25 to 30 feet, and flood damage across Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois. Dozens of motorists stranded, trains stalled, and several deaths tied to the winter storm as rivers froze and relief began amid worsening conditions.
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Liverpool
Growing menace in air is revealed by studies
State College researchers report atmospheric nuclei in city air reach about 900 million particles per minute, far more than in country air, with 2.5 million per cubic inch in cities versus 150,000 in rural areas. Dr Helmut Landsberg links these nuclei to respiratory disease risk and urban health disparities while noting cosmic and terrestrial origins and meteoric disintegration contribute to air ionization.
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Amateur sleuths solve clue in Jersey slaying case
In Hackensack New Jersey two amateur criminologists helped locate the pistol used to kill R Norman Red wells New York union leader They traced the gun to a New York dealer after filing numbers were destroyed by a private detection bureau The probe also ties Samuel Rosafe a subway builder to threats and possible removal to New Jersey as a material witness.
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Samuel Rosafé
New Jersey
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Roseff
Boss Sit-Down Striker Sticks
Detroit February report details Walter L. Fry leading a one man solo strike at his seat covers plant after a Friday sit-down action. Eight other sit-downs were active in the city as United Automobile Workers seek exclusive recognition while Fry refuses outside interference and awaits a employee committee. The page note mentions 445 workers and Fry’s claim of willingness to meet only with employees.
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Chrysler
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Flashes of Life In These U. S. Light Fingered
Kansas City reports a patrolman stopping a man walking on his beat wearing a translucent raincoat lantern to stay warm. The man said he found the lantern on 9 street and was carrying it home. A Chicago convention features mathematicians calculating bridge probabilities and dice odds, illustrating chances in card games and craps.
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John Burns
Burns
Chicago
Fen
Senate Seeks Full Inquiry on Reopening Naval Plant
Senator Neely of West Virginia seeks a senate committee investigation into reopening the Naval ordnance plant at South Charleston to meet steel needs. The resolution would appoint three senators to report by July 1 and address steel bid barriers created by the Walsh-Herley act on government contracts.
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M. M. Neely
West Virginia
Senate
Naval Ordnance Plant
South Charleston
W. Val
Neely
Walsh-Herley
Flood Report Nearly Ready for Ohio Valley Control
Brig. Gen. Max Tyler announced to the Valley Conservation and Flood Control congress in Huntington that engineers will submit a valley flood control report and cost estimates to Congress within 10 days. Gov. Holt of West Virginia and officials from Ohio and West Virginia attended as talks urged flood walls and levees as essential for lower Ohio communities.
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Gallipolis
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Gov. Holt
John F. Conklin
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Pittsburgh
Pontiff Weakens as Pain Increases at Vatican
Vatican sources report Pope Pius is described as desperately weak with increasing leg pains and signs of organic decline. Walks for mobility have ended under Dr Milani’s order, despite hopes of early recovery. A prelate noted possible Holy Thursday appearance, opposed by Milani amid latest developments.
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Senate Advances West Virginia Districting and Budget Move
The Senate sent the districting bill to a vote after tentative approval during a long session. Delegates push the 62 million budget bill with committee amendments to floor today, while the House plans to rush through final action and consider a new constitutional amendment on tax exemptions for industry.
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Mussolini Orders Executions in Ethiopia After Grenade Attack
Rome reports say on Mussolini orders firing squads executed two rebellious Ethiopian chiefs and several notables in reprisal for the Graziani grenade attack. More executions expected among 2,000 suspects in Addis Ababa as 30,000 Fascist militia patrol the capital. Graziani suffered a hand wound but directs the campaign. Listra loses a leg, Abuna Cyril wounded.
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Abuna Cyril
FDR Court Reform Faces March Hearings On Agenda
Washington reports that supporters of President Roosevelt's court reorganization plan won a key preliminary victory as the Senate Judiciary Committee set March 9 for hearings. The panel, voting 18 to 5, favored a companion bill allowing retirement at age 70 for Supreme Court justices with full pay, while advancing the main measure to empower the President to appoint a new justice for each retiree.
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Gov Hoffman Attacks CIO In Newark Broadcast
Governor Hoffman denounces the Committee for Industrial Organization, accusing John N. Lewis and CIO leaders of influencing national politics and demanding payoffs. He warns he will not tolerate sit downs or strikes in New Jersey while affirming labor’s right to organize.
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John N. Lewis
United States
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Farm Boy Charged With Murder In Girl Death
In Coatesville a coroner jury ruled 19 year old Alexander Meyer deliberately murdered 11 year old Helen Meyer and urged holding him for the grand jury on first degree murder. The six jurors condemned the Perrple system allowing Meyer type convicts to be charged. Meyer was arrested Saturday on a charge of killing Plewse Turner. Pags-4, Cot. 7
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Love Tryst Blocks Escape Of Dean Cult Executioner
Police disclosed that Lucile Turner a 17 year old girl from Asheville admitted visiting Dean, a life sentence inmate in a jail cult slaying case, and that their flirtation led to a planned escape. Investigators found a wrench Dean used to loosen grill bars, suggesting he could dismantle the cellwork in a few nights. The investigation continues to determine if the girl was moved into his cell or aided the escape plan.
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Cannes Fashion Notes and Royal Ties Stir Interest
The Cannes scene buzzed over bridal outfits and spring gowns as Simpson browsed dresses with Mrs Hergan Rogers at the Riviera event. Amid the chatter Viennese links surfaced about Edward and Windsor figures, while Sir Walter and Duke of Windsor ties surfaced in courtly talk at the Casino.
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