Roosevelt drives rapid changes in Washington in first month
Washington reports Roosevelt’s early months bring swift action. Proposals include a banking bill granting White House control over banks, large salary cuts, fleet of forest jobs, and liquor policy shifts. He calls congress to extra sessions and pushes new relief, farm credit, and unemployment measures.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
Mr. Elt
Roosevelt
Congress
S. S. Washington Makes First Trial Run
The S. S. Washington, with white paint and brass, sailed the Delaware on its first trial. Built with sister ship Manhattan, the two largest merchantmen, they are the first transatlantic liners built in the U.S. since 1897 and may be delivered May 1 to United States Lines for a maiden voyage to Hamburg.
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Camden
N. J
S. S
Ameri Merchant Marine
Delaware River
Washington
Manhattan
Ee Sanes
United States
Vora
Hamburg
Germany
House Of Morgan Readied For Senate Probing
Ferdinand Pecora said he advised J P Morgan and Company officers to prepare for subpoenas as the Senate stock market investigation expands to include private banks and investment houses. Chairman Fletcher will seek Senate approval soon, with hearings likely to start in about a month after mapping the Morgan case.
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Washington
Ferdinand Pecora
Senate
J. O. Morgan and Company
Fletcher
Pecora
Morgan
J. P. Morgan, Jr
John W. Davis
Thomas W. Lamont
Roosevelt Cox Confer With Plan to Reimpose Gas Tax
President Roosevelt and former Ohio governor James M. Cox held talks in Washington on a possible return of the one cent a gallon gasoline tax. The discussions occurred as lawmakers consider funding needs and economic impact amid ongoing policy debates.
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Washington
Roosevelt
James M. Cox
Administration securities bill eyed in broader curb effort
Huston Thompson, former FTC commissioner, told the House Interstate Commerce Committee that the administration securities regulatory bill is only one of several proposals to be submitted to Congress to curb abuses in investments.
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Washington
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Huston Thompson
Federal Trade Commissioner
Congress
Farmer Found After Mysterious Absence
Gastonia report says Gus Carpenter, farmer missing since Tuesday, returned home today from Greenville DC where he was found alive but reportedly suffering memory loss.
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Gastonia
Gus Carpenter
Greenville
D. C
Ex-Convicts Attack U S Penitentiary From Air At Leavenworth
Two Denver ex inmates Lynne and A N Spice were arrested in Kansas after shooting from a private plane at Fort Leavenworth late Friday. Guards returned fire but no injuries were reported. Authorities charged the brothers with shooting to kill and aiding an escape attempt. General Heintzelman witnessed the event and ordered pursuit planes but later detained the occupants. The suspects were taken to Wyandotte County jail.
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A. N. Spice
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Fort Leavenworth
Fred G. Zerbat
Barlows
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Zerbst
Stuart Heintzelman
Dost Field
Heintzelman
Wyandotte County
Kan
Jesus City
Miggioner
Paroled Durham Contractor for Serious Health Treatment
Raleigh April 1 AP reports W H Lawrence once prominent Durham contractor sentenced to 30 years for second degree murder has been temporarily paroled to receive treatment for a serious physical condition.
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Raleigh
W. H. Lawrence
Durham
Cambridge Wins Fifth Straight Boat Race at Putney
Putney on Thames England April 1 Cambridge won the 5th annual boat race from Oxford for the tenth straight victory setting a new competitive record in the century old rivalry.
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Putney-On-Thames
England
Cambridge
Oxford
Blease Announces 1934 Candidacy for Governor
Columbia South Carolina April 1 Cole L Blease a veteran figure in state politics declared his bid for the governorship in 1934. The longtime political figure made the announcement today highlighting his plans to contest the office.
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Columbia
8. C
Cole L. Blease
South Carolina
Veterans Hospitals Could Be Built Only If Need Is Imperative
Washington on April 1 AP reports Veterans Administrator Frank T. Hines said Congress authorized new veterans hospitals but no construction will begin unless the need is proven imperative.
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Washington
Frank T. Hines
Congress
Sidmore Sentenced To 40 Years In Prison
Miami April 1 Harry Sidmore an international jewel thief was sentenced to 40 years after pleading guilty to breaking and entering and grand larceny for stealing 226000 dollars in gems from a Miami Beach store authorities said Sidmore admitted the crime and received the lengthy term in the state penitentiary
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Miami
Fie
Harry Sidmore
Miami Beach
Committees Split Over Money Bill Raffled by Tax Rates
Raleigh reports both the Senate and House finance committees favor an amicable dissolution as they move toward the emergency tax section. The House backs a two to two and a half percent general sales tax to fund a six month school term while the Senate supports a three percent rate for an eight month term. The joint panel discusses recapturing ad valorem relief with franchise taxes to hit the 1931 level. differences focus on corporate impact and emergency taxes. The work continues this afternoon to finalize the emergency provisions and align revenue with House appropriations.
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Raleigh
Senate
House Finance Committee
Joint Committee
House
Three Men Killed in Mecklenberg County Home Robbery
In Lacyroose Virginia three men died and one was wounded in a private home robbery in Mecklenburg county five miles south of LaCrosse. Victims were Ben L. Cannon 77 Thom as W Cannon 56 and Bill Cannon 28. Willis A Cannon 81 survived with gunshot wounds to the head. The crime occurred just before daybreak with suspects luring Ben L Cannon to a smokehouse before opening fire.
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Ben L. Cannon
Legal beer may be sold in 19 states next Friday
A 3.2 percent beer measure advanced by the Francis bill could allow its sale in at least 19 states next Friday. States listed include Arizona California Connecticut Delaware Illinois Indiana Kentucky Maryland Minnesota Missouri Montana Nevada New Jersey New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Washington Wisconsin. Some dates vary by state with others awaiting tax action or local options.
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Florida
Legislation For Muscle Shoals Development Agreed Upon
The April 1 session reports agreement on Tennessee Valley development including Muscle Shoals power and nitrate plant restoration. Senator Norris led talks with President Roosevelt and top officials producing a government board plan and Cove Creek dam proposal. Reforestation and flood control to accompany power expansion are included. nitrate plant two may resume production.
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Roosevelt
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Clinch River
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House Military Committee
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D-Ala
Wallace
Ickes
Tennessee Valley
John Arro Wood to stand trial for abduction and embezzlement
Farmer John Arro Wood faces trial next week on charges of abduction elopement and embezzlement. He is accused of fraudulent cotton sales just before he eloped with Mrs Lacy Wyatt.
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Shelby
John Arrowood
Lacy Wyatt
Holy Year Opens As Pope Breaks St Peter's Door
Pope Pius XII used a golden hammer to break the holy door at St. Peter's to inaugurate a Holy Year marking the 1900th anniversary of Christ's passion and resurrection. About 80 cardinals and dignitaries attended as the pope opened another basilica entrance, symbolizing a pilgrimage back to the era of Pope Julius II and the 1500 decision for a Holy Year.
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Vatican City
Pius
St. Peter's
Christ
Bank President Samuel Bell Found Dead in Larchmont Bank
Samuel F. Bell, president of the Larchmont National Bank and Trust Co., was found shot in the bank's basement. Police say he died by his own action. The bank had remained closed after a banking holiday and was placed under a competitor. An employee discovered the scene at about 8 am.
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Larchmont
N. Y
Samuel FR. Bell
Larchmont National Bank and Trust Company
Roosevelt speaks French fluently shocks Beverly readers
A letter from Beverly Hills California notes surprise at President Roosevelt's fluency in French. The writer compares a New York banker named Morgan facing Senate scrutiny to a potential hero if he proves legitimate business and not a racket.
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Beverly Hiis
Calif
Roosevelt
New York
Morgan
Senate
Roosevelt orders large veteran benefit cuts to 400 million
President Roosevelt uses the economy act to sign an Hines-Douglas draft reducing veteran allowances by about 400 million dollars. The changes take effect July 1 and aim to support national credit. Officials say many veterans and dependents will be affected, with protections for those who became disabled in military service.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Lewis Douglas
Frank T. Hines
Hines-Douglas
Missourian Dies in Statesville After Ill Health
Gaines 73 a native of Missouri who had lived in Statesville since 1904 and recently worked with an auto agency after years of ill health.
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Statesville
Ae Gaines
Aitt
Past Legislative Week One Of Busiest During Debate On Beer
North Carolina lawmakers wrestled with eight months school funding, a general sales tax and beer policy. The House and Senate remained divided on key items but moved toward agreement on a broad sales tax and tax reform, with conference committees shaping figures. The Francis beer bill faced floor action, while talks on prohibitions and highway appropriations progressed amid ongoing budget considerations.
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House
Senate
Carolina
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