Executive to Regulate Exchange
An executive order authorizes the secretary of the treasury to regulate foreign exchange and export controls on gold. The order prohibits earmarked foreign accounts and gold exports except under treasury regulations, with licenses possible for specific cases including preexisting contracts and public-interest needs. Burglars netted but one cent in a Petersburg, Indiana, lumber company break-in after ransacking a sofa and wash register.
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A Novel Twist Brings Mussato Time To Raise Fine
In Springfield on April 21 Mussato received a one day extension from Federal Judge Charles Briggie to raise 139 dollars toward a 290 dollar fine for illegal beer. He cited unemployment and plans for a brewery as he sought more time to comply.
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Roosevelt Power Bill Expands Presidential Authority
The House sent to the Senate a bill granting President Roosevelt broad power to adjust postal rates and modify second to fourth class rates while preserving a 2 cent local mail rate and enabling a general 2 cent letter rate. The measure also extends the 1 cent federal gasoline tax for a year and shifts the electricity tax to power companies amid a strong Democratic majority backing expanded executive authority.
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Toney
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Appropriations
Wagner Bill Before the House in Washington April
The Wagner-Lewis bill to extend federal relief aid allocates 500 million for unemployment relief work, expected for quick House passage despite Republican opposition claiming loans rather than gifts. The House also advanced the revenue bill extending the 1 cent gasoline tax, cutting local mail to 2 cents, and granting Roosevelt power to adjust other postage rates. An amendment shifts the 3 percent electricity tax to the power sector.
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Mississippi Democrats Endorse Surprise Amendment Vote
Democratic leaders faced a surprise amendment from Representative Whitington of Mississippi. They attempted to block it, but the measure passed by 498 to 36, signaling a decisive floor decision amid party tensions.
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Gary Woman Elected by Maccabees in Ind
Nile Meredith of Wabash was reelected great commander of the Indians chapter of the Order of Maccabees at the closing session in Gary. Indianapolis will host the next state convention four years hence. Officers include C T Davis Muncie great lieutenant commander B B Heast La Porte great record keeper Al Williams Evansville great chaplain Joe T Grover Auburn great sergeant Amanda Leight Gary matron of arms and others.
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South Bend
Mills Accused in House Probe of Lobbying Grants
Washington April 41 1981 Rep Martin Dies a Texas Republican asked the House to probe former Secretary Ogden I Mills over alleged lobbying and efforts to undermine the president's currency program. He also urged inquiry into reports that international banks and foreign governments seek to propaganda to cancel debts and keep the dollar weak at home and abroad harming American labor agriculture and industry.
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Open Debate for Bill Passage Opens Aid Bill Debate
Washington April 21. Representative Steagall chairman of the house banking committee opened debate for passage of the 500 million administration relief bill. He said the RFC had left only 60 million of the 300 million originally voted by Congress to aid states and cities in unemployment relief.
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Dollar Strength in Paris Shocks Market Commentators
Unofficial Paris dealings saw the U S dollar surge as firms with large transatlantic needs rushed to buy dollars at favorable rates. Traders expect a stable level around 6 francs per dollar though the day’s action began with the dollar at 2280 francs and moved to 22.95 briefly. The British pound opened at 39 francs, rose to 89.25, then fell back.
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America
Mayor decries unemployment relief as costly luxury
Lafayette mayor John B. Hudson denounces the unemployment relief system as a costly luxury. At joint county meetings he complains Tippecanoe taxpayers fund $160,000 in aid deemed a calony and a memory of a community garden. He urges action and proposes resurfacing Main Street.
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Relief labor debate to highlight tonight session
In a joint session here tonight the county council county commissioners township trustees and the unemployment council will discuss relief labor and how workers are paid to cash. The meeting centers on Hudon’s charges as the principal topic and may shape relief policy and funding decisions.
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Hudaon
Wheat futures sold by Grain Stabilization Corp says Morgenthau
Washington April 1 all July wheat futures data by the Grain Stabilization Corporation have been sold according to Henry Morgenthau chairman of the Federal Farm Board He had previously announced that all May futures had been sold and that the corporation had disposed of all its cash wheat.
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Grain Stabilization Corporation
Henry Morgenthau
Federal Farm Board
London Anger Over U.S. Move Away From Gold Standard
London dispatches describe Roosevelt's decision to abandon the gold standard as a calculated act of diplomatic blackmail. The London financial papers denounce the move as a premeditated saboteur plan, calling it a clear example of cold blooded policy.
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INS
United States
Roosevelt
London Financial News Today
U S Steel May Buy Ford Bar Mills in River Rouge
Pittsburgs Sun Telegraph reports United States Steel considering purchase of Ford Motor bar mills at River Rouge to gain finishing mill capacity and strengthen position in Detroit automobile territory. No confirmation from Ford or U S Steel announced.
Blanche Sweet Broke Los Angeles in Bank Petition
Silent film star Blanche Sweet filed for voluntary bankruptcy in Los Angeles on April 2, listing debts of 13,819 dollars and assets of 200 dollars. The petition marks a low point for the former leading lady of early cinema amid financial distress.
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First Casualty Report From Macon Akron Hangar Tow
First casualty of the Mazon, newest dirbible of the navy, was recorded today as the ship was towed from her hangar. J. HE. Wilson, a member of the mogiing mast crew, tumbled from the portable mast and suffered severe bruises on the arms and legs.
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Massachusetts adds careful driving for women to curriculum
Boston reports the Massachusetts Department of Education has added a verse about careful driving for women to the curriculum. The move follows broader efforts to improve road safety and traffic discipline amid shifting automobile industry dynamics involving National Steel and Great Lakes operations.
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