Guffey coal stabilization bill advances in House
The Ways and Means Committee approved the Guffey coal stabilization bill by 12 to 2 amid a two month stalemate. A new draft with public amendments will be formally reported to the house and brought to floor by Wednesday. President Roosevelt urged passage despite questions of constitutionality. The plan sets up a national commission to regulate wages hours prohibitions and price controls for soft coal and taxes oil operators to enforce compliance.
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Manville Heir Faces Divorce Amid Night Club Shadowing
Tommy Manville the New York millionaire and asbestos fortune heir endures a thorny split from his fourth wife while a black car shadows him at night. He employs two detectives and guards for protection as investigators monitor threats.
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Reject Peace in Strike by WPA Workers
Washington concludes a test of the New York Works Progress Administration wage dispute with a no compromise stance. About 15,000 relief workers faced a Friday deadline to return to work after tension over the wage scale. Officials and union leaders differed on counts, signaling whether the action would spread to other cities or fizzle out.
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West Union Drys Seek Vote on Selling Liquor
West Union petitions signed by local drys asking for a local option election have been received and checked by the town council. A date is not yet set but likely in October. The State Liquor Commission plans to establish a store in Doddridge County Bank building soon.
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Man Rescued 150 Miles Out By Mere Luck
Walter Robillard a 32 year old Bostonian was saved after a solo swim 150 miles offshore. Dragged aboard a dory by the Ripple crew the rescue occurred after a message from the Ripple at 5 pm. Coast guard amphibian plane took Robillard ashore following notification by Captain Samuel Sorenson.
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General Motors plans large expansion with new plants
New York Aug 12 Alfred P Sloan Jr president GM unveiled a 50 million dollar expansion program to boost profits and employment. The plan includes adding machinery and decentralizing production with new plants in Muncie Indiana and Saginaw Michigan and growth for Pontiac and Fisher Body facilities. Capacity will rise in England and Germany as well.
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Hoover Challenge to F D R on Constitutional Changes
Hoover charges Roosevelt with dictatorial New Deal overstep and calls for an open, precise public debate on constitutional amendments. He hints at a 1936 run, while Roosevelt stays silent. A Gallup-like poll shows Borah leading among Republicans for the nomination.
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House Chiefs Oppose Small Income Levies
Democratic leaders in both chambers attack the rewritten tax bill as it raises income levies. Senate Finance Committee debate prompts Senator Robinson to warn of a prolonged session while Senator Borah argues the lower brackets and exemptions are unjust. House leaders echo the criticism, saying the measure unfairly hits small taxpayers.
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