Senator Robinson Takes Lead Today In Farm Aid Fight
Senator Robinson of Arkansas pressed for approval of the administration farm relief bill, taking the floor after Chairman Smith explained the measure. He argued the plan would restore national prosperity by increasing agricultural purchasing power and warned opponents. The Senate aimed for a vote by Wednesday, with the House to follow.
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Washington
Robinson
Arkansas
Smith
South Carolina
Agriculture Committee
Congress
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Black
Alabama
Supreme Court
Senate Banking Committee
Charity Lists To Be Combed First
Washington reports that jobless on charity lists in cities and counties will be first enlisted for Roosevelt forestry army. Representative Werner says the labor and conservation officials have agreed to take care of those on charitable lists first with a 25 000 quota. Camps may be in the Black Hills and Harmey cael forest. South Dakota will begin recruiting after. Benjamin Stool, South Dakota commissioner of school and public lands, discussed expanding work in state parks.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Forestry Army
Werner
South Dakota
Lobor Department
Black Hills
Harmey Cael Forest
Benjamin
Stool
Rand Debt Exceeds U S Wealth in Rand Study
New York April 7 Rand Je of Remington Rand released a study showing total interest bearing debt of the United States tops national wealth at about 141.9 billion and wealth near 238 billion, with bank deposits and securities forming the cash equivalent. The report compares 1922 1929 and 1933 figures, with detailed debt by brokers farmers railroads individuals other corporations and government. In another note Washington four hours before his death Admiral Moffett said the Akron airship was better than Shenandoah as navy survivors testified before a house naval committee.
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New York
Rand
Remington Rand, Inc
United Stata
Committee For the Nation
LOL Peat
U.S
Washington
Atlantic
Akron
William A. Moffet
Ohio
Richard E. Deal
Navy
House Naval Committee
Deal
Merbert V. Wiley
Moody E. Brewin
McClintic
Oushoma
Naval Committee
House Rules Committee
Vinson
Naval Ecommittee
Mies
P. T
Admiral Moffett
Moffett
Wiley
Andrew
Republican
Massachusetts
Erwin
Wolf At Door Is Merely Raccoon in Chicago
A Chicago desk sergeant dismissed a caller’s howl of a wolf at the door as old news noting officers were unpaid for months. Police sent two officers who captured a raccoon mistaken for the animal. One officer offered to keep the captive as a pet if no owner is found.
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Chicago
Michael Gerben
Income Taxes In State Take Drop
Internal revenue collections of income taxes in South Dakota for the first quarter of 1934 dropped 13 percent from the same period a year ago. Leslie Jensen, collector, announced after preliminary tabulations. The decline reflects revised regulations, higher rates, and fewer deficiency assessments, with January similar to last year and March slightly ahead. final figures to come from Washington.
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Aberdeen
Internal Revenue
South Dakota
Leslie Jensen
Jensen
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Washington, D. C
Man Hits Head With Hammer in Chicago Lawsuit Claim
Walter Krueger allegedly struck himself with a hammer to sue the Chicago Elevated Lines for damages after a fellow worker dropped it on his head. The judge heard the tale and excused Krueger this time.
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Chicago
Walter Krueger
Chicago Elevated Lines
Krueger
Will Hold Final Lenten Service at Grace Episcopal
Grace Episcopal Church will hold the last of its Lenten services tonight at 7 30 led by Rev Wallace Bristol with Rev W Kirk as speaker. Aberdeen reports a hospitalized man after being struck by a speeding car on the highway east of town. Leonard Stange, injured with a sprained hip, was walking for gasoline when hit from the rear.
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Grace Episcopal Church
Wallace Bristol
W. Kirk-will
Auto Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Leonard Stange
Here
Referendum Drive On Income Tax Law Sparks Debate
South Dakota editorials report petitions prepared for referenda against the 1933 tax measures. The Evening Republican notes broad opposition to the gross income tax, calling it a sales tax in practice. Governor Berry urges voters to reject petitions to refer several 1933 acts at the 1934 general election, including the income tax and reorganizations.
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Republican
Conway
South Dakota
France
Pierre
Tom Berry
Simmons Enters Municipal Judge Race in Huron
Simmons former post master and current lawyer filed for the municipal judge post with the city auditor. He is among five candidates for the April 18 city election. Opponents include incumbent Judge Dick Haney I R Crawford James Burney and W C Peterson. The winner on first ballot takes the seat. A majority is not required.
S D Lumbermen End Convention
Mitchell South Dakota April South Dakota Lumbermen's Association closed its two day state convention with banquet minstrel show and dance attended by over 260 Walter Miller of Watertown elected president Scott Morrill Rapid City vice president Kr Benz Sioux Falls director for two years Max Nobis Mitchell director for three years Other directors named T S Anderberg Aberdeen G J Liebenstein Mubanke C H Entsminger Chamberlain The group endorsed legislation to aid farmers and a plan to blend liquid fuel with alcohol from US grown agricultural products.
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Mitchell
S. D
South
Dakota Lumbermen's Association
Walter Miller
Watertown
Scott Morrill
Rapid City
Kr. Benz
Sioux Falls
Max Nobis
State Officials Hold Meeting Here Today
State officials meet here as the South Dakota League of Women Voters board discusses the interests of local leagues. Twenty one members attended from Mitchell Artesian Arlington Wessington Springs and Huron, with visiting guests from Alpena and Wessington Leagues. A luncheon was held at 12:15 with an afternoon session scheduled.
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South Dakota League of Women Voters
Sanford Schuyler
Mitchell Artesian
Arlington
Wessington
Springs
Huron
Huron League
Alpena
Morgan Banking Probe Aims to Rein in Private Power
Washington reports reveal a White House backed probe into J. P. Morgan and private bankers. Investigators seek evidence of banking practices to justify federal supervision. The case hinges on whether Morgans qualify as a bank and if new laws will curb private finance.
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Washington
Paul Mallon Morgan
J. P. Morgan
White House
Piea
New York
P. Morgantr
Roosevelt
Davis
Evans Hughes
Norris
Morgan
Surprising Good Beer Sparks Nationwide Celebration
A New Deal era scene unfolds as 3.2 percent beer becomes legal in 19 states and the District of Columbia. Americans celebrate with jubilant crowds, trucks and trains delivering cases, while hotels and speakeasies adjust prices and availability. Prominent figures like Alfred E. Smith and HL Mencken weigh in, with some wary of constitutional concerns and racketeering tied to the new beverage.
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Associated Press
District of Columbia
Jubilee
White House
Roosevelt
Broadway
New Jersey
Chicago
St. Paul
HL. Mencken
Baltimore
E. A. Boole
New York
Alfred E. Smith
Prohibition
Ilinois
Minnesota
California
Oregon
Ald
Milwaukee
Pointe
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Beer sale status across states and pending actions
The district shows beer on sale today in 39 states including Arizona California Colorado and more. Seven states set sale start dates on various dates and fourteen states still pending action. Three states have failed passage and four have no action yet with one state tied to a 1934 referendum.
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Associated Press
District of Columbia
Arizona
California
Colorado
Tinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Maryland
State
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nevada
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Washington
Wisconsin
Alabama
Connecticut
Delaware
Wilmington
Florida
Iowa
Massachusetts
Michigan
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Texas
South Carolina
Arkansas
Georgia
Idaho
One
Mississippi
Utah
Eldred Balzer Is Second In Piano
In the district high school music contest Eldred Balzer of Huron placed second in piano, Eva lyn Jacobsen of Oldham third, and Audrey Johnson of Arlington fourth. Other results include girls and boys glee clubs by class and Brookings and Arlington representing in state contests.
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Brookings
Virginie
Nohigton
Eldred Balzer
Huron
Evalyn Jacobsen
Oldham
Audrey Johnson
Arlington
de Smet
Volga
Orchestra
Gary
Oldeham
Hazel
Girls Glee Club
Milbank
Boys Glee Club
Missing yacht sighting reported in Havana race
The Cynosure crew awoke from rest and reported sighting the Irondequoit, the lone unfinished yacht in the St. Petersburg Havana race. The Irondequoit’s fate remained uncertain as reports indicated the Trondequoit sought Florida waters.
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Havana
Harbor
Florida
Weather for Haren and Vicinity Unsettled Rain Snow
Unsettled weather expected in Haren and vicinity with rain or snow tonight and Saturday. South Dakota forecast shows rain changing to snow tonight and Saturday, with warmer to extreme conditions inland and colder conditions tonight into Saturday.
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Haren
South Dakota
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