Assassination of Alexander of Yugoslavia Shocks Europe
King Alexander of Yugoslavia and French Foreign Minister Barthou were killed in Marseilles triggering fears of a new European war. The event disrupts peace efforts, with Alexander’s son Peter proclaimed king under a regency as nations assess the fallout and possible revolts in Yugoslavia.
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England
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Government’s push to spur borrowing amid home improvements
A Washington column notes many homeowners funded home modernization with cash, not loans, surprising officials who feared debt. It details FHA efforts to boost spending, from public campaigns to film showings and industry outreach, while NRA critics weigh self-policing and possible snooping in plants to enforce wage and work standards.
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Washington
Federal Housing Administration
General Douglas MacArthur Plans Grand Air Fleet
General Douglas MacArthur as chief of staff and commander of the GHQ combat air force and ground forces outlines a plan to create a fighting fleet of super battle planes. An air force of at least 1,000 planes organized into five wings across coasts and the Middle West would boost the army corps to about 2,300 planes, rivaling any in the world.
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Shreveport
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Johnson
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Manufacturers oppose government run factories and jobs
Trade associations argue government experimentations in manufacturing divert jobs from private industry and waste taxpayer money. They say government competition harms citizens and only public relief should be used for genuine need, not government operated factories.
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Treasury
Ben Johnson
Roosevelt orders stronger enforcement for new industrial board
President Roosevelt appoints a full National Recovery Board led by Clay Williams and calls for tougher enforcement of NRA rules. The discussion covers price fixing and production control but hints at slow, cautious action and reaffirmation of existing codes.
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Clay Williams
Roosevelt
NRA
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National Crime Conference Opens in Washington
Attorney General Cummings announces a national conference on crime to run December 3 to December 5 in Washington with President Roosevelt addressing the first session at Constitution Hall. The program covers causes and prevention, investigation and apprehension, criminal courts and prosecution, and parole probation and pardon.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Constitution Hall
Pilgrims Gather for 32nd International Eucharistic Congress
Hundreds of thousands from Europe Africa and beyond converge on Buenos Aires for the thirty second International Eucharistic congress as ships arrive with pilgrims filling the harbor and city.
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Argentina
Europe
Africa
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