Work Relief Bills Jam Still Holding In Congress
Washington February reports the work relief struggle remains a quiet contest over the McCarran amendment for prevailing wages on public works. Congress, slow in action, faces continued debates as administration strategists seek public pressure to support the bill, aided by AFL backing and possible White House maneuvers. Roosevelt, at Hyde Park, watches Senate vote reactions on the relief program and awaits wider public response before any reconsideration.
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Roosevel
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White House
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Glass
Virginia
Appropriations Committee
Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Senate
Senate Appropriations
Congress
Post Delays Second Strato Flight From Los Angeles
Wiley Post plans wait of several days to a week before resuming the sub strato flight from Los Angeles to New York in the Winnie Mac. The monoplane remains grounded at Mojave Desert’s Muree Dry Lake after a forced landing last Friday. Strong winds lashed the craft yesterday, keeping it in place while Post reassesses the attempt.
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Wiley Post
Los Angeles
New York
Muree Dry Lake
Mojave Desert
Post
Four Believed Dead In Powder Explosion At Tunis
In Tunis on February 3 a blast in the hold of the French government steamer Gouverneur General Jonnart during unloading of pyrotechnic displays killed five stevedores outright and seriously injured six others. Four men are believed dead.
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Tunis
Tunisia
S. S. Gouverneur
Jonnart
Weather Forecast for Heron Vicinity and Boktom
For Heron and Vicinity expect fair weather tonight and Tuesday with milder cold. For South Boktom, paired conditions tonight and Tuesday, not as cold.
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Aera R Arab Chase
Heron and
South Boktom
Four Die As Severe Weather Sweeps Midwest States
A brutal weather outbreak across the Midwest killed four people and injured over 130. Tornadoes from Wichita to Joplin, plus heavy dust storms and blizzards, delayed trains and planes and brought subzero temperatures. Independent towns including Commerce and Independence reported extensive damage, with dozens of homes wrecked and livestock fears rising as officials consider relief measures.
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Rockies
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Midwest
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Okla
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Ellen Teague
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Ruby Reiff
Ordwar
Colo
Chicago
Kansas
Colorado
Panhande
Texas Gulf Coast
Iowa
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Nebraska
Missouri
Belleville
Eas
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Independence
Baxter Springs
Webb City
North Century
Oklahoma
Picher
Plains State
California
Citrus
Four More Ships To Go To Africa
Napoli dispatch reports four ships ready to sail to Italy s east with troops and war materiel for Africa. Three from Naples and one from Messina carry 1,000 more men, bringing mobilization total to about 15,000. Haile Selassie I s envoy plans to relay Ethiopia s terms for a neutral zone, while Rome officials say Italy proposed the settlement but rejects Ethiopian demands.
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Italy
Messina
Negradus Yesus
Haile Selassie I
Ethiopia
Rome
Gherlogubi
Mary
Haile Selassie
Africa
Genoa
Auto Thieves Face Weather Tie Up In Pittsburgh
Auto thieves hit trouble from a blizzard as a car stolen in downtown Pittsburgh slid across a bridge. It skidded tore a guard rail and dangled briefly over railroad tracks before the thief fled. The car finally fell and blocked rail traffic for about an hour.
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Pypisburgh
Winiec
Fittsburgh
Federal Bills Taken Up Here
A South Dakota legislature session nears end with New Deal measures in committees. Bills aim to align power, housing, and social programs with federal standards, including authorizing state electric authorities to generate and sell energy, with eminent domain and revenue bonds not obligations of the state. Housing bills cover federal housing programs. page continues.
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South Dakota
Missouri River
Earthquakes in Greece Kill Eight, Wound Five
Dispatches from Athens report strong shocks across Candia Crete Lamia and Cairo with quake epicenters in the sea of Marmara and wide Mediterranean tremors. At least eight people killed five injured as homes and property suffer damage and darkness follows the shocks.
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London
Athens
Candia
Crete
Lamia
Cairo
Malta
Sea of Marmora
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Sasm
Huey Long Returns Under Guard in New Orleans
Huey P. Long arrived in New Orleans by train from Washington under heavy guard and proceeded to Baton Rouge where martial law has been in force for about a month. He said he would resume his investigation of telephone rates before the Louisiana Public Service Commission in the capital city. The Pony Express, famed for early western mail service, was in operation only 161 months.
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Huey Long
New Orleans
Huey P. Long
Washington
Baton Rouge
Louisiana Public Service Commission
Louisiana Public’ Service
Roosevelt
Proposed Libel Law Attacked As Infringement On Freedom Of Press
Pierre February 25 The proposed libel law from the administration drew strong opposition from Sen E A Beck Ree Heights and Robert O Shaber Hudson legislative representative for the South Dakota Press association Beck called the bill vicious and said it would erode free expression Shaber warned it would scrap the constitution protecting freedom of speech and press The measure written by Clair Roddewig assistant attorney general carries penalties including fines and jail for those convicted Editors could end up in jail for reporting criticisms of public relief handling authorities say the bill echoes autocratic control and targets press criticism Will A Wells Webster Journal publisher noted the Alton Democrat caption when tongue and pen are free.
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Public Welfare Department
Public Welfare Commission
County Commission
State Commission
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E. A. Beck
Ree Heights
Robert O. Shaber
Hudson
South Dakota Press Association
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Schaber
Sean Jail Shaber
Hudsonita
Shaber
Will A. Wells
Webster Journal
Alton Democrat
Alton
Inside story of Roosevelts wage defeat and power
The article explores how a powerful figure behind the scenes shaped congressional action during Roosevelts wage dispute. It notes letters from back home, misinfo about the World Court fight, and plans to improve presidential insight into Senate alignment. It highlights William Green of the A F of L as a key influence and signals potential White House arrangements to better gauge Senate support.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Senate
Courge
William
Dear Bill) Green
A. F. Gf Tk
Seould
White House
Farimer's Cattle Uncover Old Gold Treasure
Dorchester England February 25 Farmer George Chells cattle unearthed a cache of coins while grazing in his pasture. The coins, dating back about 300 years, total over a hundred and worth roughly 5000 pounds. The find is thought to date to the Stuart era.
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Farimer
Dorchester
England
George Chell
Meeting Proposed Over City Manager Issue
The Constructive Standardization Movement via George B Parmer proposes a mass meeting this week to present both sides on the city manager issue. Parker notes attendees could judge the arguments. Arrangements for a conference with the city manager advocates were planned for this afternoon to discuss the mass meeting proposal. City commissioners planned to finalize arrangements for a March 5 special election following petition drives demanding the election.
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George B. Parmer
Parker
Parmer
Two Homes Looted In Sunday Burglary Spree
Burglars looted two homes in Huron on Sunday evening taking clothing, cash, and personal items. J S Colton and Walter L Manwarring suffered losses estimated around 200 dollars and 25 dollars respectively, with no clues found by police. The Colton family was away at a party and unlocked doors aided access. Manwarring’s home was entered with a key.
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J.S. Colton
T Winois Avenua
Walter L. Manwarring
Simmons Avenua
Colton
Morin- Colton
Anamas
South Dakota Legislature Faces Jam As Adjourn Near
Pierre February legislature debates six week bill backlog with over 350 measures left and eleven working days before adjournment March 8. Governors last resort talk of a special session casts uncertainty over liquor control, ore tax, and tax measures while conference committees seek tax adjustments and farmers union issue actions.
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Tom Berry
Senate
House
Farmers Union
Cabell Hale
Girl in Critical Condition After Auto Accident
Kathleen Coughlin a 16 year old cheerleader from Cavour high school remains in critical condition at Huron hospital after an automobile collision Friday afternoon. She suffered a skull fracture when struck by a car driven by Mr Schwab of St Lawrence.
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Kathleen Coughlin
Cavour High School
Huron Hospital
Aim At Revision Of Textile Code
Washington February reports that the NRA convened a special board to study textile industry conditions and possible code revision. The move aims to forestall a threatened spring textile strike over wage concessions and enforcement. Across New England, Governor Curley leads manufacturers and officials to plan limiting Japanese imports, tightening cotton processing taxes, removing wage differentials, and standardizing quantities in the industry.
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Washington
NRA
Up & Special Board
Curley
Massachusetts
New England
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Berlin
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