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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1939

Page

5

Self-Liquidating Spending Plan Urged by Roosevelt

House leaders and president debate a self liquidating spending plan with Barkley and Bankhead voicing surprise while Martin and King offer cautions. Senate Republicans attack loans to foreign governments and criticize export import bank credits to Nicaragua Brazil and Paraguay as bad debts.

Are House Barkley Bankhead Martin Sen. King Utah Senate Nicaragua Brazil Paraguay

FDR Proposes Self Liquidating Plan With Housing Boost

The president unveils details of a self liquidating plan and recommends expanding the U S Housing Authority borrowing capacity by 800 million dollars to fund low cost housing and slum clearance.

FDR U. S

War-wounded Men Travel at Reduced Bus Rates in Japan

Some bus companies in Japan offer discounted fares for war wounded men. The policy applies to injured veterans and others with service-connected injuries, providing affordable travel amid postwar recovery.

Japan

Army Air Bill Sails to Senate Amid Lindbergh Backing

The Army Air bill moves to the Senate for aviation research after Col. Charles A. Lindbergh advocates its passage. A Republican amendment fails 217 to 150 on roll call. Rep. Powers of New Jersey loses a motion to recommit 187 to 112 as he seeks to send the bill back to the appropriations panel.

Charles A. Lindbergh Rep. Powers (R New Jersey Appropriations Committee

Royal Return Draws Wave of Warmth at London Welcome

British rulers return from a voyage to a rapturous reception in Southampton and London. Crowds cheer as the king and queen meet officials, mingle with MPs, and drive through Trafalgar Square amid flags and cheers from dawn gatherings.

Southampton London Waterloo Station Lambeth Chamberlain United States Joseph P. Kennedy Trafalgar Square U. S George VI

Tax Bill Gets Senate Okay Boost Is Killed

Senate approval of the tax bill kept a key amendment alive while killing a proposed change lowering exemptions for married and single filers. The vote on the LaFollette amendment failed 39 to 37, with further amendments defeated by voice vote. The package includes repatriating taxes, a new 18 percent rate for larger corporations, and protections for losses and capital stock valuation.

Senate LaFollette Treasury Lee Oklahoma Sen. Danaher Connecticut Congress Treasury Department

Dr Charles F Brown Indicted on Mann Act Conspiracy

The War mayor and dentist Dr Charles F Brown was indicted yesterday on Mann Act violations and conspiracy to violate the law. He posted a 3000 dollar bond for today's appearance as Judge McClintic sets his trial for Thursday. Leonard Rakes, a relative, is serving a jail term in Princeton. Bus and truck service has begun on 250 miles of the Nanchang Hengyang highway in China.

Virginia Leonard Rakes Princeton McClintic Charles F. Brown War Nanchang-Hengyang China

Warning clash over Swatow cited by British and Japanese

The British in Hong Kong said foreigners were ordered to leave Swatow harbor by 1 p m today, while a Japanese spokesman in Shanghai claimed only a usual warning was given with no time limit. In Tientsin the Japanese blockaded the British and French concessions for a ninth day as British gendarmes faced insults at barriers. Maj. G A Herbert warned of a milk shortage and the British planned possible supply from Shanghai to ease rising food costs.

Hongkong Swatow Harbor Shanghai Naval Tokyo Swatow Tientsin Hai River Maj G. A. Herbert

Broadway brawl over a kiss stirs Peter Arno controversy

Bruce and F D R Jr clash with Peter Arno at a Broadway table. Brenda screams as Peter and Bruce argue amid crowd and Mario intervenes. Peter admits pushing but Mario stops a real blow. Arno remains center of disputed incident as Broadway scene weighs in.

Bruce F.D.R., Jr Pete Brenda Debbie Mr. Arno Peter Mario Franklin, Jr Hoot Broadway Concensus Peter Arno

Plain Linens Alphabet Pattern for Laura Wheeler Init

Design emphasizes simple stitches and lazy daisy work to create initials for linens and accessories. Pattern 1947 includes two 2 1 4 inch alphabets two 1 1 2 inch alphabets transfer pattern directions for placing initials and stitch illustrations. Send 10c to The Charleston Gazette Needle craft Dept 82 Eighth Ave New York NY with pattern number name and address.

Charleston Gazette Needlecraft Dept Eighth Ave New York N. Y

Leche WPA Funds Probe Faces Louisiana Controversy

State WPA Administrator J. H. Crutcher called for a thorough investigation into charges from Washington alleging dishonesty and corruption in WPA funds at Louisiana State University. The claims include free labor used on officials' homes and estates and pressure on WPA workers to sustain the state machine.

WPA J. H. Crutcher Washington Louisiana State University

Chicago Welcomes Norwegian Royalty

Norway's Crown Prince Olav and Princess Martha are greeted with a noisy display in Chicago. More than 150 yachts parade with flags as they arrive at Belmont harbor aboard Albert L. Appleton's Apelon. Luncheon with Gov. Henry Horner is planned in Springfield tomorrow.reland has a housing shortage.

Chicago INS Norway Olav Princess Martha Belmont Yacht Harbor Milwaukee Albert L. Appleton Henry Horner Springfield

Britain’s Bid to Soviet Fails in New Proposals

The British government describes Moscow’s response as cautious with no urgency to sign. It notes that even a treaty in the near term could lead to protracted negotiations, as the Soviet stance appears to avoid rushing into an agreement.

Britain Moscow

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