Republicans Prepare for New Battle in Chicago
The Republican Program committee moved to win over dissatisfied Democrats and forge a common platform on economic and political principles. Chairman Glenn Frank said cooperation among like minded reformers is likely inevitable as they audit the New Deal and draft a comprehensive policy report across labor, agriculture, business, taxation, social security, foreign affairs and unemployment. Nine regional subcommittees were set up to gather citizen viewpoints. In a separate note, Rep Hildebrandt announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the Senate seat currently held by Metcalf.
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THREE POWERS IN PARLEY REGARDING APS NAVAL PLAN
United States Great Britain and France held talks at the foreign office over Japan's refusal to reveal naval building plans but produced no decision on responding with ships over 35000 tons. The meeting was informal and likely to be followed by more talks before invoking the 1936 London treaty esc
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General Pershing Gaining Strength Reported In Tucson
Tucson dispatch reports favorable signs in General John J. Pershing's condition with no relapse since the last bulletin. Dr Roland Davison said there has been no change in his status up to 10 36 pm MST.
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Lipmann Replies on US Britain and World Security
Mr Bruce Bliven, editor of The New Republic, asks for published comment on his letter critiquing Lipmann, Beard, and Libby. Bliven urges clear aims for closer US Britain ties and questions whether the US should commit to defending Dutch East Indies or French Indo China without public debate. He argues democracies must spell out intentions, contrasts with dictatorships, notes Japan’s war in China, and stresses US Britain insist on a 2 to 7 naval ratio with Japan remains in force, while debate continues.
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Welfare fund reverts as new 2 001 000 set up today
State Auditor John J. Holmes announced the plan to form a new 2 001 000 welfare disbursement fund to run through next March. He said about 89 000 dollars of prior welfare appropriations remained unspent and would revert to the general fund, while I M Branc hord’s welfare board office reported around 100 000 dollars would revert. Rumors of court action over a 150 000 dollar grant to the Works Progress Administration prompted the welfare board’s Peter Potter to seek an attorney general opinion. The attorney general said the grant is legal for nonlabor WPA costs. The board was asked to pause the grant until legality is settled. the board did not act. State Treasurer Ray N Shannon also declined to halt the check. A civil action in Lewis and Clark county may seek to enjoin completion of the grant until legality is established. Continued on page 2.
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Relief measure passes to President Roosevelt
Washington report on March 3 notes Congress approved a $250,000,000 emergency relief appropriation for the Works Progress Administration and sent it to President Roosevelt for rapid signing. The plan expands WP.A rolls to 2,500,000, with a February 10 request from the president and a House Senate compromise vote of 336 to 9.
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Range regulations to be issued soon by Ickes
Secretary Ickes indicated he would sign permanent regulations for administering the public range under the Taylor grazing act within a few days. Western stockmen have operated since 1924 under temporary rules.
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Nazis Rally in Graz as Austria Faces Political Struggle
In Graz, about 20,000 Nazis paraded by torchlight amid tensions to reassert Heimwehr influence as Austria defends independence. Major Emil Fey urged former Heimwehr members to join fighting for Austria, while peasants led by Josef Reiter planned a rally backing Chancellor Seyss-Inquart. The Fatherland Front urged nationwide demonstrations across 7,000 communities.
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Goering Threatens Air Power in May Say of Borders
Berlin March 1 Hermann Goering Germanys lone active field marshal warned that the Reichs air force stands ready to protest millions on our borders. In a defiant address at the air ministry broadcast after Hitler presented him with a field marshal baton he commemorated the air forces third anniversary.
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Family Three Shot Dead Near Mossbank Saskatchewan Farm
Meager police report says a family of three the Atkinson family were shot to death in a remote Mossbank area farm home twenty miles northwest. Neighbor James Mulhern heard shots and found the bodies as roads hinder access. coroner and RCMP expect to reach the scene tomorrow.
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Government reorganization bill debated in Congress
Washington reports the administration’s government reorganization bill spark- ed debate in Congress. Senator Byrd argues for giving the president policy powers by abolishing the comptroller general and placing duties with the budget director while Senator Minton contends the budget director would gain recovery powers over funds. O’Mahoney says the bill still allows congressional control over funds.
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Baruch Says Business Has Not Done Its Part in Recession
Bernard Baruch told the Senate unemployment committee that business has not done its share in fighting the downturn. He urged selective tax law changes and noted bad monopolistic practices while advocating moderation, not repeal, of New Deal measures. Baruch stressed the need for cooperation to improve labor relations and enforcement.
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Phosphates to be theme of plea emphasized by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt said phosphate shortages are of tremendous importance and he will send Congress an informative future message on the world phosphate situation. He noted no immediate labor act changes and discussed monopolies and trust laws, indicating a forthcoming message to strengthen antitrust actions. He declined to comment on Baruch’s bank holding company bill and on Baruch’s unemployment criticisms, and said auto finance companies replied to credit modification suggestions.
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Reform Efforts to Continue Despite Recovery Focus
President Roosevelt asserts in Liberty magazine that reform remains essential alongside recovery. He stresses that permanent security comes from reform, not just material gains, and recalls earlier warnings against prioritizing recovery over reform. In Washington, the Senate Liberties Committee plans to resume its inquiry into industrial relations tomorrow, with National Association of Manufacturers witnesses slated.
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Mexican Supreme Court upholds oil wage award in Mexico
The labor section of the Mexican Supreme Court unanimously upheld an arbitration board ruling increasing wages and benefits for 18,009 oil workers, affecting 17 American and British companies with annual cost rises. The decision prompts questions on compliance and potential government action.
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Spanish government drafts priests in arms exemption order
Madrid March 1 The War Minister announced a special exemption from bearing arms for Catholic priests and Protestant ministers and other religious members who oppose fighting on conscience grounds. The decree accompanies the draft of youths 19 and men 30 to swell Spain's army to about 660000. In London, Joseph P. Kennedy arrived in a cordial mood to assume duties as U.S. ambassador.
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Dog Rescued After 11 Days Buried in Fox Hole
In Dubuque Iowa a four pounds lighter fox terrier named Spotty survived 11 days entombed 26 feet beneath the surface after a fox hole collapse. Emmet Simon and a task force of rescuers worked day and night for ten days to free the dog from cramped dirt and rotting timber. The terrier woke comforted by a blanket in a kitchen near the farmhouse.
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