Democratic Leader Defends Air Mail Cancellation
Wilmington March 20 An animated keynote by Chairman Farley of the Democratic National Committee defended canceling air mail contracts and attacked interests seeking to reap benefits of recovery. He warned against returning to misery and urged government action, highlighting party unity as the nation faces looming congressional campaigns. The remarks followed a national dinner, with supporters and critics weighing the policy's political and economic impact.
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Wilmington
Del
V/P
Farley
Democratic National Committee
Oyo
Kikirk
Centralling
Anekeon
Dromearratse Campajeta Troma Inditeet
Strikes and labor clashes in early reports across states
Washington leaders push for labor action as Detroit workers plan strikes while Cleveland area auto plant staff vote to post a work stoppage. Government injunctions target Weirton Steel amid NRA violations. foreign reports note world wide spying rings centered in New York and Alexandria.
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Vmesties
Washington & Ralipoadt
Itrnittont
Detroit
Automantia
Cleveland
Automotive Party
Washington
Senntor Wollinson
Acenaea Hoover
Trond Teot
Tiadl Grompe
Wilmington
Aly Mail
Bismarck
N. J
Hobts
Lam
Weirton Steel
Varia
Apy
New York
Alesandria
Kaypt
Samuel Ineaull
Atma
Port Sad
Bend
Congress Votes to Inquire Into Nazi Activity in Republic
The House approved a seven member committee by a 16K to ST vote to investigate Nazi influence in the Republic. Representative Dickatrir of New York led the measure, backed by the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and American Federation of Labor. Critics warned the probe could spark German resentment and argued for or against such an inquiry based on public will.
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Dickatrir
New York
Diedstedn
Ameren Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wark
American Federation of Tiler
Tariff Debate Roils the West Over Rates and Policy
Washington reports on a heated tariff dispute as Northwestern lawmakers split over proposed duties. Senator THIRD warns the tariff could be politically dangerous for the West while Democratic leaders expect passage. The discussion centers on protecting Western industries and balancing higher prices against broader national needs.
Senate Finance Committee Endorses Income Tax Plan
Washington March 20 The senate finance committee approved the normal and surtax rates on incomes in the house revenue bill after rejecting Sen La Follette’s proposal to boost both schedules 50 percent. The plan sets a 6 percent normal tax on net income, with surcharges starting at four percent on incomes between four thousand and eight thousand and rising to higher rates up to 9 percent on incomes over a million. A capital stock tax proposal is planned to replace many levies and estate taxes.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
la Follette
Barrio
Battle Known for Hoppers Grants in Agriculture Plan
Washington March 20 AP reports Congress approved an appropriation of 2 364 893 for a plan to control hopper outbreaks in the West and Middle West. A conference committee report on the department of agriculture provision was accepted by both houses and once signed by the president funds will be distributed. Local governments already mobilize to join the effort, and workers will be assigned to plant poison bait in hatching areas.
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Witeh
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Middle West
Congress
Senate
Department of Agricnture
Department of Agriculture
Couny
Cummings Proposes Crime Reduction Plan Nationwide
Attorney General Cummings urged registration of machine guns and strengthening kidnapping laws as the sole method to curb highly organized interstate crime beyond local enforcement. He stressed the federal government should not assume state police duties and called the issue a persistent problem demanding action.
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Washington
Cummings
Honsy
Probe of Spy Ring in Paris Reveals Americans Confessing
Paris dispatch reports Judge Andre Renon stating a spy ring centered in New York was exposed during a forum involving nine young American couples. The group allegedly gathered by a syndicate for Soviet and German interests planned a broad network. Several arrests were made, including personnel connected to the French war school. Switzen and others in custody since December.
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Alexander W. Chl
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Germany
SL Benon
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Plane of Byrd Grounded as He Goes to Rescue Men
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd embarked from Antarctica to aid two stranded expedition members after their plane forced down in a heavy storm. William C. Devlin and Clay Bailey were found in a tent near their craft 15 miles from America, with Byrd and William McCormick guiding a relief party by dog team as engines failed.
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KAYE KOSHADE CLEARED ON CHARGE OF ASSAULT
An impugned Los Angeles case sees Ninnda Kayo Keshade acquitted by a Superior Court jury of the assault charge stemming from a December incident. The defense argued the confrontation with Officer Nimel occurred after a traffic stop, with testimony conflicting on weapon use. The emotional verdict reflected the complex testimony and jurors’ assessment of guilt.
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Los Angeles
Kayo Keshade
Nimel
Mias Koaharle
Philippine independence measures move through Senate
Washington March 20 AP Major ity Leader Robinson predicted the House approved Philippine independence bill would pass. Senators Wing Vandenberg and others have offered substitutes. The Wing and Vandenberg bill would propose immediate independence. If passed by the House the Philippines would gain complete freedom in about a few years.
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Robinson
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Hinsonale
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D. Utald
Vandenberg T. Mieh
Painting of Roosevelt Survives Ohio Fire
A March fire at the Harrison Post Office building in Denilson, Ohio caused an estimated 40,000 dollars in damage. The blaze touched only one object, a painting of President Roosevelt, which remained unharmed. The incident did not affect public safety.
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Ohio
Capy
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Intervenes as Rail Talks Yield Wage Extension
The Associated Press reports President Roosevelt brokered a halt to a 50 000 car workers strike by securing railroad wage extensions to January 1. After talks with General Hugh Johnson in New York, auto makers prepared for White House deliberations with AFL leader William Green. Union leaders and Roosevelts aides pressed for early recognition while roiling labor tensions prompted overtures from the Justice Department.
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Roosevelt
Hugh §. Johnson
New York
Washington
White House
American Federation of Labor
William Green
Michigan
Cleveland
Vessel of Ingull Not at Suez Yet
Port Said March 21 reports that the Greek steamer Males had not reached Port Said despite arriving reports. The Sonne Tneull aboard was not yet on the scene as Rainier advised approaching Alexandria. The former Chicagoan was awaiting passage through the Suez Canal amid world interest.
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Barpl
Asseed Presa
Watt
Oani
Rainier
Suee Canal
Jury in Lark Case Five Not Yet Selected
Courthouse Lima Ohio March 20. Nugssell Clark, former pal of Tom Dillinger watched drowsily as attorneys argued over composition of a murder jury to hear charges that he was a lookout during the slaying of former Sheriff Jess L. Larber here last October. Late today a tentative jury of 11 men and one woman was seated by the box.
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Lima
Nugssell Clark
Tom Dillinger
Jess L. Larber
House Amends Home Loan Bill In Senate Move
Washington March 20 The senate amendment to the administration s home loan bill was rejected today by the house banking committee The committee deleted the provision banning politics from the Home Owners Loan Corporation and approved the general purpose of the measure Guarantee the principal as well as the interest of the 1 000 000 000 government lends to and homeowners The committee also adopted an amendment to permit home mortgages to be accepted as collateral even if past due more than six months by Representative Goldsborough Md
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Banteing
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Hiouse
Goldsborogh
Cadet Survives 4000-Foot Parachute Escape at Kelly Field
San Antonio March 20. Cadet V. L. Anderson was thrown from a plane at 4000 feet when a safety belt failed or broke. He landed by parachute unharmed as the aircraft crashed nearby, destroying the plane and injuring about eight men.
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Texo
V. L. Anderson
Kelly Field
Froim Nis
Roosevelt approves code regulating grain exchanges
Washington announces a new code by Roosevelt and Wallace to curb grain speculation. It bans public trading of certain bids and puts and limits daily price moves, with fixed margin requirements and a 25 percent margin on holdings after August 1.
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Specularium
Grain Futures Administration
Fragmentary political note from Rogers memo
A damaged excerpt discusses Wisconsin topics and a plan to meet with Mussolini era figures. It references plans to raise five candidacies, signing authorizations, and sending a delegation to a conference. The legible names are unclear and the overall meaning is uncertain.
President Roosevelt urges delay in automobile workers strike
Washington reports the president asks postponement of the auto workers strike to allow talks in Washington. He hints at appointing a commission if no arbitration occurs, aiming to avert a broader labor conflict. In San Francisco mediators push efforts to prevent a Pacific Coast longshoremen strike with federal and state officials guiding the process.
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California
Court order protest at White House over Weirton injunction
A union delegation told President Roosevelt that the government plea for an injunction against Weirton Steel is not enough. Labor leaders urged stronger action, saying court orders cannot force Weirton to bargain with workers. The Justice Department filed a complaint accusing Weirton Steel of NRA violations. Continued on Page 3.
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Roosevelt
Weirton Steel Company
American Federation of Labor
White House
EB. T. Weir
Steel Company
Department of Justice Today
Japanese Infantrymen Killed in Manchukuo Battle
Tokyo dispatch says 24 Japanese soldiers were killed and 60 wounded Monday in a fierce clash near Harbin Manchukuo with irregular Chinese troops as the war with Chinese forces intensifies.
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Rengo
Nown
Harbin
Manchukuo
Admission of Birth Control Data to Mails Being Fought
Washington march 20 compromise retilement of the fight against laws barring the distribution of birth control information through the mails was weighed by proponents and opponents after a Senate hearing on the Hastings bill. A Ralph Burton suggested limiting distribution to physicians to married persons while opponents feared exposure to young unmarried readers and commercial exploitation. Miss Agnes O Regan of the National Council of Catholic Women warned that barriers down would flood windows of drug stores with devices and ads praising the sacred relationship. Rev Dr John A Ryan of Catholic University warned birth control would worsen economic conditions and threaten population.
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Senate
Ralph Burton
Messare
Agnes O. Regan
National Council of Catholic Women
John A. Ryan
Catholic University of America
Factory Employment Showing Increase in February
Washington report from March 20 says factory employment rose 6.1 percent for the month ending February 15, with payroll up 12.4 percent. The automobile sector added 70,000 workers to payrolls, while overall unemployment fell to 5 percent of the 1996 average US level, contrasting January data.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Ducknapping at Mills College Ends with Rescue of Mascot
A mallard named Tony vanished from Mills College prompting a search by Eleanor Friedman and Mai Jorio Sharp. The two girls tracked the bird to Berkeley, where university students and a Berkeley fraternity helped locate the duck held by a prankster group. The mascot was saved unharmed.
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Mallard
Mills College
Die Dawager
Dulle
Eleanor Priedman
Maijorio Shaarp
Mille
Herkeley
University of Califor
Hia
Profits in Rare Coins Raise Interest in Collecting
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