Relief plan looms as House debates WPA overhaul
The 1940 relief bill urged by President Roosevelt carries 2.447 billion for WPA but proposes a three man board to run the agency. It trims NYA funding, preserves Farm Security, and redirects part of WPA funds to heavy construction. A broader fight over long term relief policy emerges as House members push for organizational changes.
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Washington
HMA
Roosevelt
WPA
House
Appropriations Committee
Whetter
National Youth Administration
NYA
D of H Lodge elects officers as Aberdeen chosen for 1942
Mrs. Alice V. Goodman of Yankton reelected grand president as Decree of Honor Protective Association wraps a three day triennial convention in Aberdeen. Installation of officers and appointive posts planned. convention city for 1942 set for Aberdeen. Descriptions cover drill team acts and memorial service by Brookings Lodge No 6.
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Alice V. Goodman
Yankton
Decree of Honor Protective Association
Aberdeen
Frances Buell Olson
Kate S. Holmes
St. Paul
Grand Lodge
Aresent
Annetta Newman
Mitchell
Aberdeen Lodge No. 21
Olson
Holmes
Goodman
Brookings
Huron
Hot Springs
Sioux Falls
Vermillion
Brookings Lodge No. 6
Edna Lange
Harriet Richer
Ho. Springs
Aberdean
Dietrich luggage seized for tax claims at sea
Federal agents seized Marlene Dietrichs luggage aboard the French liner Norman Die on orders of the internal revenue service over alleged unpaid income tax for 1938-37. The German born star, now an American citizen, said she had paid taxes in full and faced a lien based on earnings from her film work in England.
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New York
Marlene Dietrich
Normandie
Internal Revenue Department
Miss Dietrich
J. B. McNamara
Internal Revenue
Misa Dietrich
England
United States
McNamara
FDR Aids Farm Security Plan With $123 Million Bill
The House appropriations committee recommended approval of a $123 million appropriation to fund the Farm Security Administration. The amount includes $85 million for original rehabilitation loans to about 70,000 farm families, $20 million for direct relief grants, and $5 million for migratory labor camps on the West Coast, Texas, and Florida. Secretary Wallace testified that loans help stem migratory labor. rehab loans offer a home start in place. See FSA, Page 2.
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Washington
Carrty
House
Appropriations
Roosevelt
Wallace
FSA
Texas
Florida
Pacific Coast
House Appropriations
Farm Security Administration
General Rains Fall Across State With Heavy Mitchell Rain
General rain swept across the state with up to 1. fifty inches reported near Mitchell and wide spread showers. Huron and other areas soaked as thunder showers continued through the morning. June moisture totals rose to 2.66 inches, with the year's total near 7.79 inches.
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Mitchell
Huron
Associated Press
Dakote
C. & N. W. Railroad
State Weather Bureau
Planm
Caole
Dakota
Ovar
Areca
Alvin Rix Sentenced to Life in Prison
FERGUS FALLS Minn June 14 -- Alvin Rix 21 a farmer was sentenced to life in state prison after pleading guilty to three counts of second degree murder for killing his mother father and 13 year old brother Carl on June 7 at the parents farm near Vining The defendant said he could not remember the shooting and asked to take his medicine The deaths followed a dispute over an estate and a claimed $1000 bequest from his grandfather
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Fergus Falls
Minn
Alvin Rix
Carl
Rix
Joseph B. Himslon
Vining
Sioux Falls Salutes Royal Couple Amid Rain and Noise
Sioux Falls and South Dakota welcomed Crown Prince Olav and Princess Martha of Norway with a noisy 21 gun salute as the royal train arrived at the Omaha station at 7 40. Rain did not deter crowds and the parade reception and luncheon schedule proceeded with Governor Bushfield, Mayor McKee, and Norwegian vice consul participating.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Olav
Martha
Norway
Omaha
Qheen
State’ Game Department
Harlan J. Bushfield
John McKee
N. O. Monserud
Valley Springs
Norbeck
Heil Tries To Arbitrate Strike At Allis-Chalmers Plant
Milwaukee June 14 Gov Julius Heil seeks to mediate between Allis Chalmers Manufacturing officials and United Automobile Workers CIO to end a strike at the West Allis plant where about 6000 production workers are involved and 13 people were injured in rioting yesterday. He plans meetings with company leaders and union officials to reach a settlement.
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Allis-Chalmers
Milwaukee
Wis
Julius Heil
Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company
West
Allis
Jongs
Max W. Babb
Gov. Seil
United Automobile Workers Union
CIO
Corn Makes Further Progress In Heavy South Dakota Rains
Federal meteorologist B R Laskowski reports a favorable week for agriculture in South Dakota with corn advancing despite heavy rains. Fields are clean and first cultivation completed, with second cultivation in extreme southeastern counties. Winter wheat prospects vary, with some eastern counties fair and others too far gone. Much winter grain was plowed under to make way for corn and forage crops. late spring grains show revival.
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Laskowski
South Dakota
Federal
B. R. Laskowaki
Fed
Eral
State Weather Bureau
Huron
FCC seeks more control over six billion telephone industry
The FCC asked Congress to grant greater oversight of the Bell System era, proposing mandatory filing for consolidations, licensing of Bell patents, and stricter cost accounting. It urged strong regulatory powers over interstate lines and securities, while trimming some earlier recommendations. The plan notes improper influence on rate regulators and Bell System subsidies influencing public material.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Congress
Paul A. Walker
FCC
Western Electric Company
Bel
Bell System
Leif Ericson Day Advanced By Senate Action
The Senate approved a resolution requesting the President to designate October 9 each year as Leif Ericson Day. The measure awaits House action to finalize congressional approval. The move reflects longstanding interest in recognizing Norse exploration and the discovery of America.
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Leif Ericson
Senate
Washington
House
Refuse Plan Then Send St Louis With Refugees
The Hamburg American liner St Louis was ordered to Europe with its racked cargo of 9070 homeless German Jewish refugees who have temporary havens in France Britain Belgium and the Netherlands. Morris C Troper met with Georges Bonnet to secure the move. About 700 refugees await U S entry under quotas. The ship will dock at Antwerp this weekend and be distributed to several countries.
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St. Louis
Paris
St Louis
Europe
France
Britain
Belgium
Netherlands
Morris C. Troper
American Joint Distribution Committee
Georges Bonnet
United States
Antwerp
British Jepanese blockade raises risk of wider crisis
In Tientsin, Japanese gendarmes and Chinese police sealed the British and French concessions, starving 120000 locals of supplies amid British and French refusals to surrender four Chinese suspects. Britain considers countermeasures as tensions persist. a British envoy seeks a Soviet mutual aid pact while Tokyo demands guarantees against anti-Japanism and cooperation with Nippon's eastern Asia plan.
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Associated Press
China
Tientsin
Tokyo
Shaim
Japan
London
Butler
House of Commons
Britain
Noriral
Coasul
Nippon
Asia
United States
Tokyo Foreign Office
Moscow
J.D. White
Hopper Bait Is Rushed To Fields
Washington reports a $1 750 000 emergency appropriation to boost grasshopper control as drought abandoned land aids invasion. The Agriculture Department spreads 175 000 tons of poison bait from North Dakota to Wyoming with thousands employed, while planes dust bait at low altitude to keep it moist and effective.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Great Plains
Pacific Northwest
North
South Dakota
Montana
Nebraska
Wyoming
Congress
Roosevelt
Watford City
N. D
Sidney
Mant
Slugging Breaks Out At Fisher Body Plant Flint
Rival unions of United Auto Workers clash near Fisher Body Plant No 1 in Flint Michigan injuring several before police intervene. About 100 men on each side swarm the CIO and UAW halls as windows smashed and weapons seized. The violence marks a third straight day of strike activity seeking recognition as bargaining agent.
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Fisher Body
Flint -Plint
Mich
General Motors
United Auto Workers
Uaw-Cio
CIO
Uaw-Afl
Homer Martin
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Virginia Democrat
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Rochield
West Ling
Pierre
Blunt
Harrold
Reed Heights
Miller
St. Lawrence
Wessington
Wolsey
Cavour
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Sainsbury
Midland
Heil
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Alfred Townsend Buckntt
High Court of Justice
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North Dakota
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