Consider the lilies and the fight for law and order
An editorial reflects on Matthew’s lilies and faith while noting progress against organized crime in New York since Prohibition. It argues crime still persists in smaller rackets but under less powerful syndicates, praising the shift toward law and order and opposing blanket federal subsidies for urban housing. It discusses Tydings' criticisms of housing authority programs, warning about tax burdens and the high costs of slum clearance.
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New York
Schultz
Hines
Baltimore—Sun
Tyding
Federal Housing Authority
We Must Wait For City Hall To Move On Civic Reform
The editorial states that the newspaper will not act to ease tensions with the mayor, insisting city authorities must remove eight to nine obstacles to governance. It calls for strict economy, police and parking policy reforms, and stresses public backing for restoring order as the people demand accountable, representative government.
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City Hall
Gillespie
City, Hall
Hines Convicted in New York Four to Eight Year Term
The conviction and sentencing of James J. Hines in New York to a four to eight year term reflects anti crime sentiment. The case recalls the era when Dutch Schultz was shot and killed in a New Jersey beer tavern, highlighting the era's violent crime climate and rising criminal figures.
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James J. Hines
New York
Dutch Schultz
New Jersey
Rom ‘Bewan
Where to Get Money for Relief and Tax Policy
An examination of funding relief costs through income tax versus sales tax, noting income tax’s unstable yield and sales tax’s steadier revenue. It argues general fund budgeting and warns against dedicating full tax yields to specific services. The piece considers federal budget balance and the need for mass taxation to finance broad benefits.
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Congress
Bree Ome
Senate housing bill sparks debate on slums and costs
The article contrasts Senator Wagner and Senator Tydings on a housing bill aimed at slum elimination, warning that a direct attack may worsen issues and raise new ones. It argues against intoxication standards in driving and urges motorists not to drive after drinking regardless of blood content.
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United States
Wagner
Tydings
Iignore
Grafton Builds Bridge To Progress With Projects
Grafton advances with a new four story city hospital. Lettings total around 140000 with federal aid to Taylor county. A large school building program raises the local plant to a higher standard. A field house and an 18000000 dam are planned.
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Grafton
Clarksburg
Taylor County
Dam
Indiana DUI standard adopts blood alcohol evidence rule
Morgantown Post reports Indiana legislature enacts a scientific standard for drunken driving cases effective June 1. The law admits chemical analysis of blood alcohol, with 0.05 percent or less prima facie showing not drunk, 0.05 to 0.15 percent as relevant evidence without presumption for or against intoxication.
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Morgantown Post
Indiana
What's Our Share Mr Simpson Route 72 Debate
Road Commissioner Burr Simpson told a Route 2 delegation the state will complete highway Parsons to Macomber if northern counties forego their pro rated share of road funds Marion County residents support Route 72 but will not surrender their state funds. Simpson says funds are divided pro rata among 55 counties If accurate, questions arise about each county's annual allotment and five year receipts.
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Sument
Burr Simpson
Parsons
Macomber
Marion
Mr. Simpson
Simpson
Plan Conferences Charleston for Educator Improvement
Secretary David Kirby of the state board of education announced seven conferences for this summer. The meetings will discuss professional aspects of teaching and aim to improve educator performance.
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Charleston
David Kirby
State Board of Education
Convict's Daughter Lona Ackerman Faces Death Bed News
Lona Ackerman is summoned to the state penitentiary as her father, a life prisoner for murder, lies near death and fails to recognize her. After her father dies in prison, she travels to Bridgewater for the funeral, confronts a media frenzy, and contemplates Jim Claridge while coping with isolation and guilt.
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State ‘Penitentiary
Lona Ackerman
Fishiig
Jim Claridge
Loma
Jim
Lona
Lana
Daddy
Miss Ackerman
San
Bridgewater
Lewis
Abe Skbod
Lena
Ackerman
Tormer
George
Lefty" Noonan
Louis Ewarts
Stephen Ellis
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