Senate to Rewrite Billion Dollar Tax Bill in Upper House
Senate Finance Chairman Reed Smoot announced action on the budget balancing measure after a lengthy delay. Mills and Harrison sparred over the revenue measure with Mills defending treasury recommendations and proposing two minor tax changes.
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House
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Senate Finance’ Committee
Smoot
Finance Committee
the Treasury
Mills
Harrison
Gyne Harrison
Treasury
Ways and Means Committee
House Economy Committee
Whitney testimony on stock losses before banking committee
Richard Whitney testifies as NYSE president that stock and bond values fell by at least six billion dollars during April and estimates total losses since 1929 peak around 43 billion. He disputes short selling as cause, pledging to provide a full record of last week’s short sales and bears. The hearing adjourns to Monday for his complete report.
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Richard Whitney
New York Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange
Whitney
Wall Street
Hindenburg Re-elected President Calls for Unity
Paul von Hindenburg, re-elected in a runoff by a large margin, issued a proclamation thanking Germans and pledging to serve the nation above parties. He urged all citizens to unite, cooperate, and stand together with God to overcome current distress and move forward.
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Paul von Hindenberg
Germany
German Decree Dissolves Nazi Shock Troop Units
An emergency decree by President Von Hindenburg orders disbanding of all Nazi quasi military groups and their 400 000 members. Participation or support carries at least one month in prison plus possible fines.
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Hitler
von Hindenburg
National Socialist Workers Party
Andes volcano eruption spurs panic then subsides
Reports say widespread panic across Argentina and Chile followed a series of Andean eruptions. Fire and ash diminished quickly while scientists launched investigations to determine the cause. Several surveying parties were dispatched to study the event and its effects.
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Argentine
Chile
Andes
Veterans bonus cash plan sparks prosperity push
Advocates urge immediate cashing of adjusted compensation certificates to inject about two billion dollars into the economy, framing the measure as a prosperity spur. Critics led by Senator Robinson and House leaders Rainey and Fish oppose rapid payment, warning of negative fiscal effects.
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Congress
United States
Joseph T. Robinson
Dem
Ark
Senate
Henry T. Rainey
Hamilton Fish
Rep. N. Y
Supreme Court limits searches tied to arrest warrants
Justice Pierce Butler writes that the arrest of Lefkowit was proper but actions at his New York premises used for bootleg liquor orders were not justified. The Court holds officers lacked evidence that the charged offense or any crime occurred in their presence. The mere citing of orders from the room does not sustain a nuisance finding.
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Lindbergh
London
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Greenwich
Conn
Ustice Pierce Butler
United States Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Prohibition
New York
Daniel M. Lefkowit
Pauline Paris
Bootlerz
Supreme Court
Lefkowit
Hoover Roosevelt Favor in Five States Cites Conventions
President Hoover and Governor Roosevelt won support in five states as delegates to state conventions tilted toward the president while Horner and Small won gubernatorial nominations in Illinois and Nebraska. Missouri and Florida favored Hoover, and Kentucky backed Roosevelt, as France resisted disarmament plans amid Geneva talks.
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Roosevelt
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Henry Horner
Chicago
Len Small
Nebraska
Soosevelt
Missouri
Florida
Kentucky
Western Montana National Bank Deposits Amid Rumors
Western Montana National Bank of Missoula reported a total of 8 878 168 56 on deposit and guaranteed availability for depositors after circulating rumors of insolvency. The bank is affiliated with First Bank Stock Corporation, which includes 127 units, and provided the cash to stabilize the situation, restoring balance to the university city’s business life.
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Western Montana National Bank of
Government revenue and spending totals from sources
The government reported receipts of 1 629 961 527 and expenditures of 3 647 820 272. Income tax was the largest source, falling by 850 528 350 compared with 1 511 704 272 in the previous year.
Hoover Plans and U S Treasury Moves in 1930s Economy Push
Washington reports Secretary Mills announced a 75 million treasury bill issue to raise funds with bids open April 18. President Hoover offers a five day work week and cuts to rural mail carrier allowances to save about 65 million. Treasury deficits rise above 2 billion as expenditures exceed revenue. Vinson leads naval economy moves to save 3 million by cutting assistant secretary offices and selling shore stations.
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Treasury
Mills
Hoover
House Economy Committee
White House
Vinson
House Naval Committee
War and
Navy Departments
Mrs Hester Poole Dies Pioneer of Woman Suffrage
Mrs. Hester M Poole ninety eight died a pioneer of woman suffrage and widely known in literary circles. Supreme court ruled importation of liquor in violation of the tariff act may be prosecuted under that act. House committee favors bill to halt gambling ships beyond three mile limit. House expenditures committee tables bill to consolidate War and Navy departments. Rep Carl G Bachmann West Virginia chosen Republican whip to succeed the late Rep Vestal Indiana. House defeats amendment to abolish the federal farm board and transfer to Agriculture Department by 152 to 23.
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LANS
United States
Pacific
Far East
Scouting
State Department
Navy Department
Hester M. Poole
Supreme Court
House Merchant Marine Committee
Carl G. Bachmann
West Virginia
House
Representative Vestal
Indiana
Federal Farm Board
Department of Agriculture
Billion Approved for Veterans Administration Funding
The nation’s $1 billion appropriation bill for 1933 funds the veterans administration the farm board and other independent agencies. The bill passed the house and goes to the senate with a $949 237 795 allotment to the veteran administration for 1933.
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Veterans Administration
The
Farm Board
House
Senate
Veteran Administration
Farm Ing Leads Successful Plot Hole Inquiry
A fragmented OCR item notes a successful outcome tied to a farm project led by an engineer. The brief mentions a recurring issue described as a hole in the plot and hints at ongoing investigations or adjustments.
Commercial Printing Quality Promise at Reasonable Prices
Advertisement asserts the business offers top line commercial printing at fair rates and invites customers to place a next order to prove the claim.
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