FDR Urges Laws to Curb Tax Evasion by Rich
President Roosevelt said treasury findings show millions in tax evasion and avoidance by wealthy individuals. He called for legislation this session to plug loopholes as civil and criminal actions loom. Treasury probes began after March income tax receipts fell 17 percent below estimates, spurring a budget review and higher revenue projections.
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Roosevelt
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Justice Department
Eva
Capitol Hill
Doughton
D-N
Howe Ways and Means Committee
Bir
AFL Accepts Rival of Lewis in Mining Union Split
Cincinnati May 28 The American Federation of Labor admitted the Progressive Miners of America as a member to cover present and future soft coal miners who join. UMWA leader John L Lewis refused comment. Progressive president Joseph Ozanic stressed the group is not leaving miners for now. Illinois Federation of Labor protested, seeking to shield both the AFL and state bodies from the ongoing UMWA Progresives clash. Page 9. Col 1.
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Cincinnati
American Federation of Labor
Progressive Miners of America
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Illinois
Wiliam Green
Progressives
Joseph Ozanic
Miiners
Illinois Federation of Labor
A. T. of L
State Federaton
U. MM. W
Washington
Lewis
Green
Ineties
Piesee
Quintuplets Turn Three Amid Radio Birthday Cheer
Callander Ontario May 28 1909 five daughters of Mr and Mrs Oliva Dishne marked their third birthday a quiet day with celebratory radio appearance by Dr Allan Roy DaFoe. The famous quintuplets known as million dollar stars continued ordinary Canadian life with oatmeal and spinach despite fame while the Dionne family’s quintuplets from St John New Brunswick also receive congratulations.
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Callander
Ont
Oliva Dishne
Allan Roy DaFoe
Marie
Emilie
Cecile
Yvonne
Annette
St John
N. B
Boy Chained to Tree While Mother Worked
EAST LIVERPOOL OH May 28 Authorities report a mother a Chester West Virginia pottery worker jailed on grand jury charges after leaving her 13 year old son Daniel chained to a tree. Chief Floyd Lyons said the boy resisted when taken free and showed a dog collar around his ankle attached to a 30 foot chain. The mother, a widow, cried as she was arrested and said she chained him to prevent his running away.
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East Liverpool
Bmra
Peas
Pugh
Chester
W. Va
Lyons
Enoy
Chamberlain Becomes Premier Forms New Cabinet
King George accepted Baldwin’s resignation as Stanley Baldwin steps down after 14 years to retire and raise pigs. Arthur Neville Chamberlain becomes Britain’s premier and forms a 21 member coalition cabinet including John Simon as chancellor and Samuel Hoare as home secretary.
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Stanley Baldwin
Pirate
Ise
Wallis Warfield
Ehanotlier
Arthur Neville Chamberlain
Chamberlain
No. 11
Downing Street
Edwin Giver
Baldwin
Buckingham Palace
George
Britain
John Simon
Samuel Hoare
Admiralty
Alfred Duff Cooper
Leslie Nare-Belisha
Transport
Oliver Stanley
Board of Trade
Walter Runciman
Spain Warned by Germany Over Air Attacks on Warships
Berlin warned Valencia that Spain must stop air attacks on Nazi warships after the Albatross narrowly escaped a Kuverment bombardment of Palma Mallorca. The communiqué warned of drastic counter actions if "satisfaction" is not obtained as Italy’s warship suffered damage and six sailors were killed.
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Mediterranean
Valencia
Albatross
Palma
Mallorca
Spain
Mussolini
Hitler
Expert Believes Cantors and Powells Ideal Marriages
Hollywood May 2 Expert divorce and marriage authority Mme Alexandra Roubenjonsky says American husbands impress as spouses and predicts Eddie Cantor Ida Cantor union as ideal. She also foresees Dick Powell and Joan Blondell as a matching pair, after touring Hollywood homes and observing stars.
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Hollywood
Mme
Alexandra Roubenjonsky
Holywood Todty
New York
Eddie Cantor
Ida Cantor
M. Dick Powell
Mmle
Joan Blondel
Mme. Roubenjonsky
Poria
Royal Title for Wally Banned by King George
King George VI barred Wallis Warfield from receiving the rank of Her Royal Highness after her marriage to the Duke of Windsor next Thursday. The Gazette says she may be addressed as Your Grace while the Duke will be His Royal Highness, and any descendants barred from the title.
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Willam Wiman
Universal Service
London
George VI
Wallis Warfield
Duke of Windsor
Duces of Wate
George
London Gazette
Edward VII
Britain
Duchess of
Windsor
Flashes of Life in These U S Tales on Toot-Toot
Spokane witnesses a pair of day riders steal a locomotive and back toward two passenger trains as crews halt them with signals. The engine is recovered three miles away and a drunk man jailed after being found in the cab. A companion flees. Bloomington dog Alphy earns an honorary degree in Caninology from Wesleyan University president H W McPherson for perfect attendance and loyal service to Phi Gamma Delta on campus.
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Wash
Coms Panina
College
Bloomington
Alphy
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
H. W. McPherson
Unols Wesleyan University
No Smoking Divorce Trial Ends in Grant
Chicago on May 28 divorce trial testimony cited by 41 Mtre. Er nest Schroeder before Judge John C. Lewo. She said her husband smoked cigars claret and had a pipe for each day of the week and beat her when she wanted to smoke. The divorce was granted.
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Chicago
Ernest Schroeder
John C. Lewo
CCC Extends Three Years in Civilian Conservation Corps
Washington May 28 insurgent Democrats scored a new upset as future and house conferences agreed to extend the CCC for three years. Roosevelt urged a permanent CCC. Admin leaders aimed to push through a $1.5 billion relief bill. President summoned Rep Starnes of Alabama, insurgent leader with supports for public works and drought aid. Two West Virginians were named to the Bituminous coal commission posts, Sarah Rock of Fairmont and Leonard W. Mosby of Charleston.
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Congress
White House
Future
Hoise Conferces
Civilian Conservation Corps
Roosevelt
CCC
Honee
Rep. Starnes
Alabama
Wasilington
West
Valencia Bombing Kills 200 as Franco Bombs City
Valencia, the government seat since November, faces a dawn air attack by five Franco planes that killed about 200 people and damaged the Red Cross hospital. The raid struck the British freighter Pinzon and damaged the harbor as Valencia’s government seeks to hold the city against Madrid’s siege. The assault likely originated from Mallorca, with ongoing Franco operations to pressure the Negrin government.
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Franco
Spain
Mediterranean
Madrid
Italia
Masdreda
New France
Juan Negrin
Mallorca
Nazi Leader Warns Church Over Criticism
Berlin May 28 Nazi Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels answered Cardinal Mundelein's attack on the regime with a warning of sharp counter measures against the Catholic church if criticism continues. He hinted confiscation of church property as a possible step and spoke to 20,000 in hall plus millions on radio.
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Berlin
Tof
Joseph Goebbels
Cardinal Mundelein
Goebbels
Germany
Deutsch-land Halle
Stelals
Cummings Asked To Probe Unfair Labor Practices
SWOC charges three independent steel companies with unfair labor practices as 70,000 workers idle. Phillip Murray urges Atty. Gen. Homer Cummings to investigate Republic Steel, Youngstown Sheet and Tube, and Inland Steel amid gunfire claims and picket dispersals. He seeks a conference with Gov. Davey and labor boards, insisting no compromise on conditions.
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Associated Press
Youngstown
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Atty
Steee
Worl Organi
Izing
Phillip Murray
SWOC
Mahoning Valley
Homer Cummings
Youngstown Sheets and Tube Company
Republic
Inland Steel Company
Republic Steel Corporation
Murray
Cummings
Republish Steel Corporation
Tom Gird‘Yer
J. Warfrey Madden
National Labor Relations Board
LaFollette
Senate Civil Aberties Committee
Marty Tin L. Davey
Ohio
Sheet and Tube
Inc
Four Day Week In June Planned For Ford Workers
Detroit May 28 Ford announces a four day week for 90 000 workers in June to delay layoffs as production slows. Harry Bennett Ford personnel director says June will see workers four days less, with July schedules depending on demand. At Big River Rouge plant all workers will have steady work while production declines.
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Detroit
Ford
Bnew
Sckjaan
Harry Bennett
Bennett
Ford Company
Big River Rouge
Violence Flare Near Republic Steel Plant in Chicago
In Chicago on May 28 a clash between police and about 1,000 marchers occurred near the Republic Steel plant. Club swinging officers repulsed the crowd, leaving five demonstrators on the street as the rest retreated several blocks away. This followed three consecutive nights of confrontations with workers at the mill during a walkout.
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Chicago
Republic Steel Corporation
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Rockefeller Saw Value of Foreign Market
John D. Rockefeller Sr discusses building the Standard Oil empire from supplying petroleum at lower prices through direct consumer sales. He notes gradual regional expansion and the antagonism it generated, arguing the direct-to-consumer model aided efficiency and unity among partners.
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Rockefeller
Standard Ou Company
Holt Issues Memorial Day Proclamation
Gov Holt designated Memorial Day as a state holiday urging statewide observance with activities and ceremonies to honor fallen service members. All state capital offices will close, while liquor stores remain open.
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Duchess of Windsor
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Witcher McCullough
Italy
Red Cross Hospital
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Maps Steel Strike
Charles Youngstown
Weirton
CIO
Columbus
Martin L. Dassey
Buffalo
League of Weirton Steel
Philip Murray
Steed Workers’ Organizing Committee
Youngatown
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Heabhrey Moran & Co
John D. Rockefeller, Sr
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