U S and England Back 7 Point Program
Raleigh April 26. The Senate advanced a three percent general sales tax after adopting franchise tax rates from the finance committee. The measure halves the House figure, raises franchise taxes for corporations, and defeats an Everett proposal to raise the foreign rate. The beer act gained second reading with little change, risking quick enactment.
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Raleigh
Senate
Finance Committee
House
Everett
Clement of
Rowan
Cash Bonus Sparks Inflation Vote Clash in Senate
Washington April 26 An attempt to attach cash bonus provisions to the inflation program was dropped by Senator Robinson who warned of delaying final action. Debate over the four point currency expansion grows as Glass may join, with Connally supporting inflation while Reed and others resist. The House meanwhile approved the St Lawrence waterway resolution transferring New York electric power to the U S and sent it to the Senate. General support for a 30 hour week bill and Perkins reforms came from William Green to the House labor committee. An administration measure to regulate securities earned Senate Banking Committee approval for immediate reporting with a one day delay. Representative Smith impeached Federal Judge James.
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Washington
Senatorbinson
Ind
Robinson
House
Senate
Glass
Secretary of the Treasury
Connally
Texas
Reed
St. Lawrence Waterway
New York
Frances Perkins
House Labor Committee
William Green
Federation of Labor
Senate Banking Committee
Lower Tariffs and Silver Prices Outline Economic Plan
The United States and Great Britain shown agreement on a seven point world economic recovery program. The plan includes tariff reductions and higher silver prices as key elements to spur growth.
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Francis M. Stephenson
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Roosevelt MacDonald in accord on economic aims at White House talks
Will Rogers notes Europe watchers to beware the term in accord as Roosevelt and MacDonald press aims for June world economic conference. They endorse higher commodity prices and tariff reductions while seeking currency alignment and broader credit expansion. Herriot sides with Roosevelt as they prepare for further talks in London.
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White House
Roosevelt
Edouard Herriot
France
Walter Vernon
MacDonald
Senate Approves Second Reading Banking Bill in 28 Counties
In Raleigh on April 26 the Senate approved on second reading a bill to authorize the purchase and sale of deposits in closed banks across 28 counties. A companion Dunagan bill to apply to Rutherford Cherokee Clay and Macon counties was sent to the banking committee. The Burgin repealer for the Sullivan law was debated but tabled. The Dunagan proposal’s counties were included in the new measure. Henderson deposits sale was reported unfavorably by the committee.
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Raleigh
Senate
Buncombe County
House
Rutherford
Cherokee
Clay
Macon
Craven
Haywood
Transylvania
Hendersan
Hoyke
Macondolph
Sampson
Avery
Rockingham
Bladen
Stokes
Robeson
Stanly
Wayne
Johnston
Moore
Harnett
Yancey
Anson
Chowan
Dunagan
Labor chief cites 80 hour week to cut unemployment
AP reports President William Green of the AFL told a House committee universal application of the 80 hour week would create 6,600,000 jobs. Also Raleigh dispatch notes Dr. A T Jamison of Connie Maxwell Orphanage in Greenwood S C elected president of the three state conference. Thornwell Orphanage in Clinton S C chosen as next year’s meeting site.
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Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
House Committee Today
Raleigh
A. T. Jamison
Connie Maxwell
Greenwood
8. C
Tri-Sale Conference of Orphanage Workers
Thornwell
Clinton
Florida approves 3.2 beer and wine sales bill
The Florida legislature legalized the manufacture and sale of 3.2 percent beer and wine and sent the bill to Governor Sholtz for signature.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Florida
Sholtz
Mac Journey to London Leaves Washington for New York
Prime Minister Mac arrives in Washington and departs at noon for New York before continuing to London. The brief note records a travel plan dated in late April with no further details on accompanying entourage or agendas.
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Washington
Macjourney
London
New York
Mecklenburg farmer cleared in stepfather murder case
Charlotte dated April 26 AP reports Maurice Webster a young Mecklenburg County farmer was freed from a murder charge in the killing of his 72 year old stepfather Joe White last November. The outcome removes the accusation and closes the legal action against Webster.
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Charlotte
Maurice Webster
Mecklenburg County
Joe White
Daladier would seek war debt payment approval if moratorium offered
Paris reports Premier Daladier would ask parliament to approve payment of the 19 million dollar World War II debt interest due the United States last December 15 if President Roosevelt grants a war debt moratorium during the world economic conference.
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Paris
Roosevelt
Daladier
United States
Ten thousand national school cuts decree shocks Dublan
On April 26 the government imposes ten thousand national school cuts causing half a million girls and boys to revel in an unexpected holiday across the region.
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Dublan
Argentina envoy Le Breeton leaves Paris for Roosevelt talks
Argentina's ambassador to France Thomas A. Le Breeton departed Paris today to join President Roosevelt in economic discussions in Washington.
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Paris
Thomas A. le Breeton
Argentina
United States
Roosevelt
Washington
Hickory man C C Craft fined in narcotics officer assault case
Dr. C C Craft of Hickory pled guilty to assaulting a narcotic officer. He was fined $500 in U S district court and given until the next term to complete payment.
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Statesville
C. C. Craft
Hickory
U. S. District Court
Gold Treasure Reported Taken From British Ship
A New York report says L15 000 in gold was recovered from H M Hampshire, the British warship that carried Earl Kitchener to his death. The finder sought to clear a relative accused of aiding the Germans, tracing mine layers through old scrapbooks to locate the wreck.
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W. J. Eads
New York
H. M
Hampshire
Earl Kitchener
North Sea
Kitchener
Russia
Europe
Joseph Conrad
West Orkney Islands
Germany
Representative Smith moves to impeach Judge Lowell
Rep Smith of Virginia files seven articles charging Federal Judge James A. Lowell of Boston with high crimes for freeing George Crawford an accused slayer extradition from Massachusetts had been barred by Governor Ely. The articles accuse misconduct and violation of oath to support the constitution.
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Washington
Smith
D. Va
James A. Lowell
Boston
George Crawford
Middleburg
Crawford
London County
Agnes B. Ilisley
Mina Buckner
Lowell
Massachusetts
Joseph B. Ely
Virginia
Supreme Court
House
CIA
House Judiciary Committee
Senate
U S Ready To Lead Peace Drive Once Europe Complies Says Davis
Washington April 26 joint statement by President and Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald outlines that world conference aims require coordinated international action. They call for higher commodity prices, monetary reform, reduced trade barriers, expanded credit, and fiscal programs to restore global equilibrium. They expect further discussion with invited nations and hope to convene the conference in June.
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U.S
Europe
Davis
Washington
Ramsay MacDonald
Beer Hi-Jackers Seize Truck of 115 Beer Cases North of Henderson
Armed men stopped a truck carrying 115 cases of beer near Henderson, N C, took the driver and two companions, then fled. Police found a storehouse in Garland Johnson's home filled with similar beer and jailed him after bond failure. The stolen beer had been bought in Baltimore and was en route to Easley, S C.
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Henderson
Here
Garland Johnson
Henderson R
Pruitt
Easley
5. C
James Holcombe
Washington
Trav
Holcombe
J. B. Hamlett
Johnson
Baltimore
Roosevelt Policy Echoed in Europe on Arms Reduction
Norman H. Davis told the disarmament conference that the United States is ready to do big things to maintain peace if Europe shows real resolve to cut armaments. Delegates were energized by his remarks signaling possible participation in a consultation pact and limits on aiding aggressors. He said future statements would detail how U S efforts align with policy and noted broad world desire to lower armament levels.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Washington
Europe
Norman H. Davis
Roosevelt
United States
America
World
Harridge Suspends Ball Players After Washington NY Fight
CHICAGO April 26 President William Harridge of the American league suspended Buddy Myer Washington infielder Ben Chapman New York outfielder Earl Whitehill Senators for their roles in a fight that erupted during the Washington New York game yesterday Dixie Walker of the Yankees was not suspended as he helped Chapman and was not in the brawl Harridge departs for Philadelphia to obtain umpire reports and will decide on further action.
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Chicago
William Harridge
American League Today
Buddy Myer
Washington
Ben Chapman
New York
Earl Whitehill
Senators
Dixie Walker
Yankees
Harridge
Chapman
Philadelphia
Bank Directors In Closed Session On Its Reorganization
Greensboro April 26 directors of the North Carolina Bank and Trust company met in a closed session to consider reorganization plans. President N. 8. Calhoun said changes ordered by Gurney P. Hood and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation were under review and no announcement would be made until directors finalize approval, possibly tomorrow.
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Greensboro
North Carolina Bank and Trust Company
Calhoun
Gurney P. Hood
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Postmaster General Farley Announces $100000 Yearly Saving
Washington reports that savings totaling $100000 annually were claimed by Postmaster General Farley from two economy moves in the post office department. He cited $83360 saved by discontinuing the division of seals on May 15 and $21135 saved from leasing 21 post offices since March 4 with average cost cuts of 25 to 35 percent.
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Washington
Farley
Post Office Department
Seales
Walter F. Brown
Hoover
Mexico Pleased With Daniels Talk to Mexican President
Mexico City reports Exelsior editorial says Daniels speech to President Rodriguez was cordial and fair. Editorial hopes deeds follow words and preservation of good U S Mexico relations. It notes Daniels praised Mexican progress in social reform education and political advance.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Josephus Daniels
Rodriguez
Excelsior
Daniels
Great Britain And Russia In Severe Trade War Over Prisoner Issue
London reports a deepening trade war between Great Britain and Soviet Russia tied to British prisoners in Moscow. Britain limits Russian imports by 80 percent and Russia imposes an embargo on British goods and ships, threatening roughly 100 million dollars in annual trade.
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London
Great Britain
Soviet Russia
Moscow
Russia
L. C. Thornton
Willam L. MacDonald
Soviet Union
England
Far East
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