Congress Proposes New Old Age Pension Financing
The treasury submitted a new section to the social security bill to use voluntary old-age annuity funds to finance government expenses. It would swap in government securities, remove tax exempt securities from the market, and potentially enable vast federal financing over decades. The Ways and Means Committee favored an independent social insurance board, drawing cautious smiles as Perkins authority faced resistance amid cabinet debates.
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Tax Exemption Advances in House Vote on Head of Family
A House of Delegates vote approved a proposal to place a constitutional amendment before voters granting a $2,500 property tax exemption to the head of every family. The resolution passed 69 to 23 and moves to the Senate. the measure would be decided by the 1934 general election if adopted.
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Willie Willis By Robert Quillen Take Sunday In The Country
The piece by Robert Quillen envisions a Sunday in a place where being rude goes unchecked due to the absence of neighbors. It reflects small town humor and rural mood centered on social norms.
Alabama votes wet in partial statewide returns
Early statewide returns show Alabama leaning wet by a slight margin. With 610 boxes reporting partial returns the tally indicates support for modifying the dry laws. The figures include 23,735 votes toward continuance of the dry statutes.
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Fight on Relief Bill Continues
Washington February 2 labor leaders expect a long struggle as the McCarran prevailing wage amendment battles the administration. Democratic leaders seek a compromise while awaiting Roosevelt’s Hyde Park return. McCarran and AFL chief William Green rally labor support and predict eventual victory despite uncertain parliamentary tactics.
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Trial of Lane Goes to Jury Dramatic court scene ends rebuttal
Robert Lane 20 of South Malden faces murder charges in an intermediate court case. Prosecutor Watts wrapped up the state's rebuttal and urged a murder verdict as Lane rose to speak, then was ordered to sit. The jury retired for deliberation and midnight adjournment followed.
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Aide of Hoover Decides to Serve Ten Day Term
William P. McCracken Jr assistant secretary of commerce for aeronautics in the Hoover era surrendered to a District of Columbia jail to serve a 10 day sentence for contempt as he declined seeking Supreme Court rehearing. He said he acted after careful consideration and believed he had done no wrongful act. He planned to turn himself in after a senate contempt ruling a year ago and left a statement declaring his innocence.
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Bonus Measure Parley Urged to End Veterans Bonus Battle
Washington dispatch reports James E. Van Zandt calling for a joint conference among veterans groups and congressional leaders to resolve who should fund the veterans’ bonus. The Patman bill would finance via new currency to buy $2.0 billion in adjusted compensation certificates, while Vinson’s bill would direct Treasury to pay the bonus without funding details.
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Walker to Become Lawyer in Gotham
London reports James A. Walker, facing 7445 in chancery court, may return to New York as a practicing lawyer this fall. He declines deluxe travel offers and politics, plans uncertain, health permitting, and says he might address debt matters later.
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Cohan Names Huston Finest Actor in America
George M. Cohan, in a talk at Toronto on February 26, lauds Walter Huston as the finest American actor, lauding Huston’s roles in The Barker Desire Under the Elms and Ah Wilderness. He praises Helen Hayes as best American actress and credits Eugene O Neill as the world’s greatest drama writer. Cohan notes his own long run in Ah Wilderness and shares opinions on Hollywood and scriptwriting.
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Ruth Leaves Yankees for Braves as Player Coach
Babe Ruth agreed to a three year contract with the Boston Braves as player assistant manager and second vice president after being released by the New York Yankees. The deal ends a swift negotiation and returns Ruth to the National League and to the city where he first gained fame as a pitcher. Limited terms disclosed include a percentage of profits and an option to purchase stock. a guaranteed salary is expected but not specified.
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Ruth Moves to Boston as Braves Plan Major Role
Baseball writer notes Babe Ruth could earn more in Boston this year under William B. McKechnie while Ruth aims to become a major league manager. The piece discusses Ruth’s shift from the Yankees, Ruth’s ambition, and the Braves’ strategy to counter Boston’s rising popularity.
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Gas Rate Study Move in West Virginia State Assembly
Delegate J Bull Shahan of Randolph County introduces a resolution asking a general investigation of fuel gas rates in West Virginia by the public service commission with reductions where warranted The measure faced strong opposition from Delegate W LaFon of Monroe County but proceeds to first order today Charleston officials say passage would not affect ongoing United Fuel Gas rate investigations in Charleston and Huntington with Charleston’s rate at 29 cents Shahan notes no major reductions in three years and says investigations cover several large utilities and $180 000 was involved
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Charleston
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Shohan
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Public Service Commission
Carroll Withdrawn From Mayoralty Race
Richard J. Carroll withdrew as a Democratic candidate for mayor of Charleston citing business interests that would prevent him from dedicating time to the office if elected.
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Richard J. Carroll
Charleston
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Abandoned Seamstress Denies Paris Pawnshop Claims
Mrs Edward Gould, a Louisiana seamstress who moved to Broadway, says her wealthy husband abandoned her to Paris pawnshops. She recounts meetings with Sir Basil Zahdroff in Monte Carlo and denies plans of marriage while fending off smear campaigns from rivals.
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Mussolini says Italy can mobilize up to eight million
Premier Mussolini warned potential European enemies that Italy could mobilize seven to eight million soldiers if war broke out. The unsigned government communique noted the transfer of Naples divisions to Africa and claimed Italy is stronger than ever, implying a warning to Germany and other powers amid Franco Italian and British French guarantees.
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First Lady's DAR Critic Retracts
Washington February 26 An intraparty move aimed at shielding Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt from becoming a DAR issue was raised by Mrs William A Becker a candidate for president general of the patriotic organization She said she did not intend an endorsement by supplying a blurb tied to a book jacket without permission The Becker attack appeared to counter a move by her opponent Mrs Flora Myers Gillentine of Chattanooga Tennessee who had mentioned the Roosevelt matter in her platform The campaign continues with no sanction given for the blurb turn to page 2.
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Silent On Liquor Group Rump Calls Joint Meet Today
Governor H G Kump urged a joint session of the house and senate as the liquor repeal bill faced deadlock over the minimum age for five percent beer. A conference was ordered while restraint on liquor controls and appointments stirred statewide interest. The governor kept topics secret, planning a speech to outline bills and liquor commission appointments.
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Cold Wave Stretches From Lakes To Gulf Reported
A brutal cold wave swept the midcontinent from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico. Temperatures fell to 28 below zero at Bemidji Minnesota and 18 at Sault Ste Marie Michigan while other readings included Boone Town 17 Virginia Minnesota 8 Devils Lake North Dakota and Colby Kansas. Snow blockades tied up transport as crews cleared highways and 85 bus passengers marooned between Blue Mound and Horeb Wisconsin.
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Snow and Ice Bind West Virginia Roads
Snow and ice gripped West Virginia highways with the state road commission warning that northern routes and most southern roads were dangerous without chains. Temperatures varied as reports cited 24 degrees above zero in nearby cities, while Chicago faced a blizzard and a storm toll rose to seven deaths.
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Ten West Virginia students fail to register for military training
Morgantown Feb 26 Dean P Shortridge of West Virginia University announced that ten students did not register for compulsory military training by 5 pm deadline under penalty of dismissal. He withheld names pending a Morning check and noted possible late sign ups or exemptions on health grounds. A student protest movement had begun.
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Doomed slayers sentenced to death in Needham case
Milfen brothers Irving and Morton Millen and Abraham Faber were sentenced to die in the electric chair for the Needham bank robbery and police slayings. Defense lawyers vowed appeals to the U S Supreme Court as the judge warned of execution in late April. Faber blamed officers, Millen complained of unfair trial, and Mor ton ranted amid courtroom tension.
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Fitchburg
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Ria
Society of Tall Guys Seeks Longer Beds and Comfort
TOPEKA Kansas February 26 The national society of long fellows led by Phil E Zimmerman of Topeka reports gains from its campaign for longer sheets higher luggage and more comfortable beds. Automakers hotels and framers have responded with longer berths 6 feet 3 4 inches long beds and 44 inch suspenders. The movement notes progress despite critics and hints at broader changes ahead.
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Hatchet Slayer To Hang May 2
BELLEVILLE Ontario February 26 Harold W Vermilyca of Ontario California was sentenced to death by hanging on May 2 for the hatchet murder of his 70 year old mother. The convict displayed defiance in court before the verdict, then broke into berserk behavior in his cell. The rural jury found him guilty of first degree murder with no mercy recommendation. his two brothers supported the verdict.
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Will Declares Chaplin Greatest Economist
Hollywood report notes Charlie Chaplin praised as the world’s greatest economist after a debate on world economy. The piece highlights Chaplin’s views on export trade, supply and demand, and reluctance toward mass production, contrasting him with industrialists of the era.
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