Public Works Industry Aid Bill Approved
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt moved swiftly to enact vast powers for national recovery via the public works industrial control bill. Senate approval, 46 to 30, followed weeks of opposition, with conferees defending the measure as vital to promoting self regulation, employment and fair trade while expanding federal oversight.
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Superintendents To Hear Of Law On County Unit
State Superintendent W. W. Trent opens a two day session in the capital for 65 county superintendents and about a dozen officials to explain the new county unit law. The act creates five member boards and independent districts effective July 1 and outlines debate fund distribution for schools.
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Giant Airship Macon at Chicago Exposition
The giant dirigible Macon visited the Century of Progress in Chicago at 6:35 p.m. CDT drawing thousands as it dipped its nose toward the city. Accompanied by two smaller airships and two airplanes, the craft passed over the Sky Ride towers 628 feet high while Evanston hosted the other craft. Motors roared with no navigational issues as the Macon arrived.
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Veterans relief bill tested as senate backs conference
Washington June 13 Administration forces were decisively routed on veterans relief. The senate sent the bill back to conference with the house, carrying provisions for veterans allowances but striking a $1,000,000 hospital fund and leaving the broader budget plan in question. Democratic leadership signaling possible veto remained cautious. President Roosevelt stood by the house compromise while refusing to endorse Steiner Cutting proposals.
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Roosevelt Pleads For Homeowners Creditors urged to curb foreclosures
Washington June 13 17 President Roosevelt signed a 93 billion refinancing fund for home mortgages to aid homeowners. He urged mortgage creditors to pause foreclosures until the act’s refinancing provisions take effect, saying machinery must be set up first.
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Glass Banking Bill Approved and Sent to White House
The Glass-Steagall banking bill passed the Senate without dissent and moved toward the White House. It includes a deposit insurance plan to curb speculation using Federal Reserve credit and adds 150 million to defense reconstruction funds to support the government’s stake in the bank insurance fund. Senator Vandenberg calls the measure a landmark on banking stabilization.
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Mattern Returns to Khabarovsk After Long Flight
Jimmis Mattern unexpectedly touched down at Khabarovsk after leaving the Siberian town for Nome, Alaska, turning back hours into the flight. Officials cited weather headwinds and planning confusion, with the Italian air armada under Italo Balbo preparing for a Chicago exposition leg.
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Physicians Seek To Keep Politics Out Of Medicine
Milwaukee June 14 A P physicians vow to keep politics from medicine. Dr Dean Lewis Johns Hopkins criticizes Hoover Committee report on health insurance and group payment. He says doctors welcome health care but oppose political intrusion into the field. He cites family physicians as foundation of efficient care and warns against overreach by extending health services into medical practice.
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Massachusetts Votes on 18th Amendment Repeal
Boston voters backed the repeal of the eighteenth amendment by about ten to one in a special state election. Delegates opposed to repeal tallied 246, while 84,210 supported repeal. The city also voted strongly against licenses for beer and light wines.
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Unit Law Test Step Is Taken Amid Prohibition Debate
The attorney general’s office rules contracts before May 22 may be invalid if their performance impairs school administration. Charleston Independent School Board members seek to block surrender of records and assets, planning injunctions against the county unit law with local backers led by Rev. R. H. Martha. The board will be represented by Frank Lively as it argues constitutional questions, while public opinion on the law remains unsettled.
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Two Engineers Boosted For Administrator Of Big Public Works Plan
Washington June 18. One of two engineers named as possible administrator of President Roosevelt's 3.3 billion dollar public works program. L. W. Robert Jr. former acting secretary of the treasury in charge of public building and Col. George B. R. Spalding U S army engineer are now at work on major projects of the program. Robert is favored for the appointment.
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Prohibition Law Fails to Curb Crime Growth in WV Court
Judge George W. McClintic’s second year on the southern West Virginia federal bench coincides with a rise in prosecutions under prohibition. Justice figures for 1922-23 show 145 cases instituted, 140 convicted, 92 758.13 dollars in fines, and growing jail totals, underscoring the uneven impact of the national ban after 18 years of effort.
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Roosevelt to accept Britain partial debt payment
Washington June 13 President Roosevelt plans to accept Britain's offer of a 10 percent payment on the 675.95 million debt while reserving Americas claim to the remainder. The note followed lengthy talks and a heated debate in Congress over debt cancellation and policy.
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Bond Issue Test To Be Instituted In West Virginia
A suit to test the constitutionality of Gov H Bump issuing 5 million dollars in state bonds to cover most of the deficit is expected in Kanawha circuit court or state supreme court soon. The suit, backed by administration allies, seeks to confirm the board of public works may legally fund interest and charges. A decision upholding the act could attract a better bond market and lower interest rates for the state. The action is expected as an injunction to restrain further bond issuance.
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Ohio River Town Shares Big Pay Day Celebration
Weirton June 13 UP This river town plans a two day celebration for its largest pay out in two years estimated by steel company officials at approximately half a million dollars. Steel workers plan noisy merrymaking bell ringing and whistle blowing to mark their first big share in the industrial uptown as many men have returned to work after a lengthy layoff.
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Shanklin Rites At Home Today
Funeral of Jonn R. Shanklin a 70 year old Charleston businessman dies yesterday at a local hospital. Services at four this afternoon will be at his residence on Quarrier Street led by Rev. BP Taylor. Burial in Spring Hill cemetery. Honorary pallbearers listed. Active pallbearers named. Shanklin was VP of Capitol City Supply and president GM of West Virginia Heating and Plumbing. He helped found both concerns and was active in their affairs. Born in Alderson he moved to Charleston 45 years ago. He married Emma Shelton of Huntington. Surviving relatives include a son and a half brother. He was a member of First Methodist Episcopal South, a Knight Templar, and a 32nd degree Mason.
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State Pharmacists Close Annual Meeting
The 37th annual convention of the West Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association concluded in Clarksburg with a banquet. Charles V. Selby was chosen president, Huntington named 1934 convention city, and officers Hanklin, Rogers, Greear, and Hayman were elected or reelected to VP and secretary positions.
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Democrat Elected To Mayoralty at Hinton
HINTON June 13 Adney Meadows a Democrat was reelected mayor defeating Republican Arthur Bush. A bi-party city council of eight Democrats and eight Republicans was also chosen. All other city officials are to be appointed.
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Senate Banking Committee Orders Probe of Kuhn Loeb
The Senate Banking Committee ordered an investigation into Kuhn Loeb & Co and two other major banks, Chase National and Dillon Read. Testimony will begin June 48 with Otto Kuhn slated as first witness, as committee counsel Pecori outlines a broad probe of these firms' banking and investment activities and connections to Morgans and Rockefellers.
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Britain says plan acceptable to Roosevelt and aims for settlement
London reports to Washington a 10 percent payment proposal on the 375.96 million war debt instalment due Thursday. Neville Chamberlain told the House of Commons the plan appears acceptable to President Roosevelt, with a full statement to follow after Roosevelt’s reply. British officials caution terms not yet disclosed.
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Besieged by Job Hunters at Charleston Board Meeting
Scores of candidates for state appointments swarmed Charleston as the board of public works struggled to handle duties. Briefs from public utility firms on 1933 tax assessments were under review, with a decision due next week. Gov. H G Kump’s reception room drew a crowd upon return, with no new appointments announced yet and a road commission meeting anticipated among advisory members.
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Will Claims Ramsey Is Now Ewen-Stever
Beverly Hills report quotes Ramsey Macbon speaking about debts and insults during a conference. The note alleges he boasted of revenge and refusing to discuss debts, while implying financial disputes and a tense public exchange.
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