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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1939
Page
1
The House appropriations committee trimmed the additional relief request to 100 million dollars prompting the economy bloc to plan a floor fight tomorrow to restore the 50 million cut. City lawmakers fear losing farm votes after clashing over parity payments and face farm allies’ resentment.
Former U S Circuit Judge Martin Manton pleaded not guilty to accepting $10,000 in bribes from Brooklyn attorney John L Lotsch for judicial favors. Trial set for May 22 with an omnibus indictment to follow. Lotsch already confessed to paying two sums of $5,000.
In New York on March 29, federal judge John W. Clancy ordered Johnny Torrio jailed after a jury of seven men and five women was chosen to hear tax fraud charges tied to 1933 to 1935 income. Torrio faces up to 12 years and $30,000 in fines. co-defendants also face severe penalties. trial set for March 27 in federal court.
The bill granting Roosevelt power to reorganize federal agencies is approved, but officials expect any major order to wait until 1940. A non-controversial plan to merge six treasury enforcement units is anticipated soon, while congress’s 60 day review window could run past this year’s adjournment.
Helena Arkansas March 29 Hope Brewster Memphis violinist with dark hair took a $2 skiff for a Mississippi River trip. She identified herself in a Helena hotel and said she would not return to Memphis but later agreed to go back with Memphis police Captain Frank Glisson and banker Frank Sturm. She planned to go to New Orleans.
About 70 youths filed into a federal court chamber in Chicago for a corset patent infringement suit. An attorney called for exhibits A B and C. A blonde and two brunettes in red wraps strutted from an ante room and, under orders to remove kimonos, revealed foundation garments over their street dresses.
New York March 29 AP United Mine Workers officials reportedly rejected a two year renewal proposal from bituminous coal operators as talks adjourned with no progress. John L Lewis said little but stated no progress. It was noted miners fear higher profits when the coal commission releases price scales and want a share.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee ordered public hearings on neutrality law changes, overruling Chairman Pittman. A subcommittee of Pittman Borah and George will schedule witnesses. Hearings set to begin next Wednesday with no fixed two week limit.
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Poland proceeds with military preparations as government news agency signals possible understanding with Germany. Rumors center on Danzig status, German highway to East Prussia, and a broader Warsaw accord while German envoy Von Moltke says Poland has nothing to fear and hints at a bargaining tactic. Gas mask distribution noted.
Democratic leaders report red tags on cars with Murphy for mayor stickers or out of state plates while City Police Chief Tully delays enforcement until storm sewer work is done. Democratic workers observed 58 cars in no parking zones and seventeen GOP cars avoided tags.
Prime Minister Chamberlain announced a wartime reorganization to double Britain’s territorial army to 340 000 men while ruling out conscription, insisting voluntary service can meet Britain’s needs. He said 38 divisions would be ready to fight on the continent, up from 19.
President Roosevelt boards the presidential train at the White House en route to Warm Springs Georgia for a 10 day rest to escape ongoing congressional fights over farm relief and foreign policy. He held last minute talks with cabinet members and congressional leaders including Hull Farley Barkley and Voorhis among others. Discussions reportedly touched on Spanish civil war termination and neutrality act revision.
Madrid reports Franco's forces complete control of 52 provincial capitals as Valencia Alicante Murcia Cuenca Almeria Jaen Ciudad Real Albacete and Guadalajara join the Nationalist sweep. Cartagena also capitulates and the war ends with total victory as Republicans face mass exodus and reprisals. Estamos.
City treasurer John D. Price refused to commit to signing current payroll checks and said he lacks authority to honor overdrawn funds. Mayor Dawson asserted employees will be paid, noting the city is solvent despite a $22,407 overdraft. Price must decide by Friday after conferring with the mayor. The latest report shows $1,958,747.62 across 15 funds.
Chairman Norton leads House Labor Committee in proposing amendments to the wage-hour law to ease burdens on employers and employees. Proposals include a $200 monthly earnings exemption and a redraft of the agricultural sector with seasonality based exemptions including cotton ginning.
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In Rome on March 29 the Italian premier ignored Daladier’s radio address as reports circulated of a Sicily meeting involving Mussolini Franco and Goering. Mussolini, en route to Calabria, was accompanied by Starace and Alfieri while Daladier’s remarks were to be studied later by the Duce.
Clark Gable and Carole Lombard wed in Kingman Arizona in a private ceremony at the First Methodist Episcopal church officiated by Rev Kenneth Engle. The pair entered the marriage bureau secretly after driving from Hollywood, with only Howard Cate and Mrs Engle as witnesses.
The National Safety Council reports February 1939 had 1 810 traffic deaths, down 12 percent from February 1938, marking the 16th straight month of declines. January also fell 8 percent, saving 460 lives in the first two months. Milwaukee led as the safest large city, with St. Louis and Boston close behind.
Premier Daladier offered to negotiate France's difficulties with Italy but warned France will not cede land or rights. He urged allied unity to deter aggression, challenged Italy's colonial claims, and stressed peaceful collaboration while condemning Germany's Czech actions.
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