Democrats Hopeful Of Act On Tax Reform
Washington May 11 The new tax bill to reduce the undistributed profits tax passed final Congress approval amid Republican opposition. Representative Treadway argues it leaves a dangerous remnant, while Vinson hails the bill as helpful to business. The measure reenacts current law, promises about 5.0 billion dollars yearly in revenue, and taxes corp profits based on disbursement levels with rates of 15 or 19 percent.
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Big Mole Basin Man Smothered in Well Edits In Wis Dam Raber
A 48 year old farm hand and ex service man from the Big Mole Basin named Worcester was found dead in a cave like well near Wis dam Raber while coworkers attempted a rescue. The earth had buried him upright about an hour after the incident. He was unmarried.
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Rocky Mountans press flood bill sparks regional protest
Rocky Mountain delegation in Washington blasts a 375 million flood control measure approved by a House committee as biased against their region. Rep Dempsey of NM demands inclusion of Pecos River projects, while Rep O Connor of MT calls Yellowstone and other river projects omitted. The bill, 70 percent local contribution, authorizes projects with construction after funds and eminent domain steps.
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Critics of New Deal press clashes stir fears of curbs
A mass of officials from the president to Senator Minton denounce the press while blaming its coverage for the New Deal’s troubles. They claim wealthy proprietors and advertisers conspire to discredit reform, yet a closer look shows the real issue is insufficient public education about the reorganization bill and its auditor general provisions.
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Amoy falls to Japanese action as Americans prepare evacuation
Japanese forces capture Amoy port driving Chinese defenders inland while refugees flood toward foreign settlements. U S gunboat Asheville and British destroyer Diana stand ready to evacuate Americans and Britons if needed as Edsall and Marblehead proceed toward the island where 26 Americans and 38 missionaries reside.
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Edsall
Marblehead
Judge dismisses attack charge over self-risk claim by actress
A Los Angeles judge dismissed the attempted attack charge filed by 19 year old actress Frances Louise Shipp against Hollywood cameraman Stephen Mc Nulty. The judge ruled that Shipp visited Mc Nulty’s apartment at her own risk and that the alleged crime did not occur under law.
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Stephen McNulty
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McNulty
Doctors 10 Consider Case of Baby Golan
In Chicago on May 1 a crowded conference of actors met to decide the next step to save Jinby Treleine olan Pig. Samuel Hoffman, attorney for the infant's family, said the meeting would be held tomorrow.
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Hell Tomorryee
Jersey students oppose Hague with anti ban leaflets
Jersey City May 11 twelve Princeton university students invaded Journal Square to distribute anti Hague leaflets as a court test on the city's street meeting ban without a permit. The youths, unnamed, carried posters asking Is there law and advertised a Princeton Valley event where Norma Thomas will speak, while Morris Shapiro acts as counsel.
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Morris Shapiro
Blue and Gray to Hold Joint Gettysburg Reunion
St Louis May 17 UP The Confederate veterans commandos Weehied yearend for Miited Claypool changed his mind today and decided to attend the final reunion of the Blue and the Gray at Gettysburg. A retired minister, Claypool will lead about 800 veterans of the South to the Pennsylvania Civil War battle site, June 28 to July 6, commemorating the battle’s 50th anniversary.
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Missing 4 Year Old Marlory West Believed Kidnapped
Bradford Pennsylvania May 1 1940s report says Marlory West a four year old who wandered into woods last Sunday may have been kidnapped. Police in Pennsylvania and West Virginia search an unidentified man and a small girl seen at Thomas Hotel in West Virginia. A bundle wrapped in gray blanket was reported in the back seat of a car linked to the suspect.
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Brazil's Vargas crushes greenshirt revolt at Rio Palace
In Rio de Janeiro on May 11 President Getulio Vargas faced an armed green shirt revolt led by Integralists. Government forces and police repelled attacks on the presidential palace, ending the uprising after about three and a half hours. Dozens were killed or wounded and hundreds arrested as Vargas declared martial law and ordered a national security court to try those implicated within 24 hours. Admiral Eduardo Taveres and leaders like Vinnio Salgado were named in the crackdown, with authorities promising a purge of the outlawed movement.
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Republicans Denounce Big Spending Program Clash Over Relief
Washington May 11 Republicans denounce a large spending program and submit their own counter plan. Rep Maverick argues critics fail to solve economic woes while defending relief as better than prior bills. Minority report seeks limits on federal relief spending and calls for repeal of the undistributed profits tax and Wagner act revisions to ease business restrictions.
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Frank Charges Curb on Press Cited by Senate Inquiry
Refused permission to testify at the genaty Iabhy committee's investigation of Rural Progress, Frank and Glenn Frank, chairman of the Republican program committee, accuse Chairman Minton of using authority to harass and intimidate any newspaper or magazine criticizing the New Deal. The controversy grows as the committee questions M. Reytolda, vice president of the publication.
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Bozeman Seismograph Records Significant Earthquake
Bozeman residents noted a strong tremor recorded by Joe Montana State College seismograph at 4 4 sharp tombloes near Tiad wom. Dr Eric Therkelsen confirmed epicenter around 2290 miles distant. A separate report from Denver area noted a major quake at 7 49 a m ending 8 92 am with Reeis College observers describing it as among the worst.
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Reeis College
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Daughter of Vargas Battles to Hold Brazil’s Palace
Rio de Janeiro May 11 The 23 year old daughter of Brazil’s president Alzyra Vargas described how she and her father with five others faced an abortive fascist uprising at the presidential palace. She, her father, two sons, a brother and two bodyguards were besieged for hours as rebels disguised as soldiers attempted to seize the president and palace.
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Funds for naval program needed after expansion bill
Washington reports President Roosevelt plans to seek Congress approval before adjournment for funds to accelerate work on 72 ships authorized by the billion dollar navy expansion. As soon as the measure is signed, appropriations for two cruisers auxiliaries and small warships are expected, though the bill itself only authorizes a 20 percent rise in fleet size without actual money. The Senate must back the conference draft after House approval 67 to 1 before White House action.
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Mississippi River recedes as crest nears Minneapolis
Waters along the upper Mississippi near Aitken Minnesota began to recede as the swollen river crest was expected tonight. Officials said Minneapolis flood levels would stay high with no more serious damage than further flooding of low lands.
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Lost Loyalist Division Rushes Rebels in Spain
May 1. The Spanish government's Lost Division moves from its Pyrenees stronghold to strike at insurgents in the north. Dispatches say the division hampers Franco's drive near the French frontier while insurgent reports claim heavy losses and encirclement. Government says artillery is ineffective against the Last Division. The unit reportedly attacked Lae Pum, five miles north of Boltas, in a strategic Pyrenees town.
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