Patman predicts two thirds back bonus bill override
Washington march 4 representative Patman of Texas predicts that two thirds of both houses will support a two billion dollar bonus payment bill and override a presidential veto. He argues the plan uses new currency while controlling inflation and would reach every region with minimal graft and no tax rise. Another drive to print money looms as Rep Lemke schedules a vote on a three billion dollar currency measure.
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North Carolina House Debates Child Labor Amendment and Slot Law Revisions
Raleigh dispatch notes a house action proposing ratification of the federal child labor amendment during the 1935 session. Lawmakers pass a slot machine bill extending licensed play to May 1 while senate recesses. Other measures restructure banking and utilities oversight, adjust officers salaries, and consider photographers board governance amid ongoing calendar activity.
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State Association of Photographers
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Polk
Polk County Board of Commissioners
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Polk County Board
Flight Flopped Hawks Nonstop Flight to America
Flight sponsors called the last week event a mystery cancellation after the Hawks failed a nonstop flight to America.
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Frank Hawks
America
Ten year old Alyce McHenry undergoes complex organ repair
Ten year old Alyce Jane McHenry had inverted stomach and displaced organs corrected in a two hour operation at Truesdale hospital. Four surgeons led by Philemon E. Truesdale completed the rearrangement, with recovery to be judged by her strength and progress.
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Brooklyn Hospital
Not quite 0 favorable Holmes condition
Oliver Wendell Holmes was deemed weaker at noon by physicians in a brief health bulletin. In Goldsboro two workers, Odell Mercer 25 of Mount Olive and Solomon Rogers 35 of De, were electrocuted after a crane touched a high tension wire.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
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Odell Mercer
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Fox loses bid to overturn talking picture patents
In a Supreme Court ruling, William Fox suffered a double defeat invalidating patents for making and developing separate picture and sound films and printing them on one film, along with patents for a projecting machine.
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Washington
William Fox
Supreme Court
Maintenance of U S Merchant Marine Urged by President
The President urged maintaining a strong American merchant marine via subsidies and ocean mail contracts while proposing transfer of Shipping Board duties to the Interstate Commerce Commission. He framed the merchant marine as a long-standing national tradition and asset needing effective performance.
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Congress Divides Over Relief, Bonus and Wage Amendments
President Roosevelt enters his third year in the White House as the Senate fights over the work relief bill and the House readies to vote on veterans bonus. Patman predicts two thirds in both houses for prepayment, while debates over the “prevailing wage” clause intensify behind the scenes.
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Greece's Grand Old Man Visits Athens and Versailles Echoes
A Santa Monica reader recalls flying through Athens in January 1982 with Venizelos, praising his English, humor, and stature. The note links Greece's revival to memories of wartime leaders like Lloyd George and Wilson during Versailles days.
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Early Action Expected On Revenue And Appropriations
Raleigh report notes legislature returns to capital with likely early action on revenue and appropriations and liquor control. Liquor store plan may pass senate this week with referendum approval. Sales tax remains a focal point amid substitute proposals and debates on taxes.
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Greensboro killings listed as murder and suicide
In Greensboro on March 4 Julius Garner 34 and Aaron Ruth 68 both of Providence were killed in a drunken incident described as murder and death by own action. Sheriff King said Garner fatally wounded Ruth his friend in a pistol scuffle then killed himself after bidding farewell to his mother and two children. Investigators labeled the event the climax of an all day drinking bout with both men reportedly intoxicated. No inquest was required and the case was investigated by Sheriff King Deputy Morgan Chief White and County Coroner Patterson.
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Lawmakers Plan Study Upon Taxes
Lawmakers from five southern states gather in Columbia to study taxation with sales tax top of the agenda. North Carolina already imposes a 3 percent general retail sales tax, while Georgia considers a similar measure with a 5 percent rate. The existing base tax is a four mill ad valorem levy. The Tennessee and Alabama legislatures also discuss replacing the property levy with a sales tax.
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Georgia House
Roosevelt Enters Third Year In Office In Good Health
President Franklin D. Roosevelt begins his third year in office in good health amid a more assertive Congress. He planned a dinner with family and aides at the Mayflower and attended evensong at Washington Cathedral with his wife and relatives.
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Henry Morgenhau
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Greece Fights Rebels as Warships Mass Near Macedonia
Government troops clash with rebels in Macedonia as Gen Kondylis leads operations. Loyal forces bomb rebel positions with air power from Salona to Saloniki while Athens tightens controls, bans private cars, and enforces martial law. Reports say leaders Venizelos and Plastiras are missing. authorities seek to halt bloodshed and prevent further damage.
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North Carolina Weather Forecast Cloudy and Warmer
Cloudy conditions across North Carolina with likely light showers in the west and far north portions. Tonight remains cloudy with a slight warming trend in the north as winds shift, current winds not specified.
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