Freedom via Constitution Highlighted in Roosevelt Hughes Speech
In a gala joint session of Congress President Roosevelt and Chief Justice Hughes urged that individual liberty protected by the Constitution remains democracy’s defense. They commemorated the 150th anniversary of the nation’s legislature and pledged to defend religious and personal freedom worldwide.
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House of Representatives
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America
United States
Republicans Hail Increased Power In Congress
On NBC broadcast marking the sesquicentennial of the first Congress, Senate and House leaders McNary and Martin hailed the party's strengthened control as proof of democracy's vigor. They argued recent economic distress had pushed Congress to cede power to the president, but voters last fall restored balance and independence to Congress.
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Oregon
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Senate
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Eleven Bodies Found in Crash Over French Alps
In the French Alps near Rou billion on March 4 eleven people died when a German D Alus tri motor airliner crashed during a foggy attempt to locate bearings. The aircraft had vanished February 25 en route from Mallorca to Genoa.
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France
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Roubillion
Mallorca
Spain
Genoa
Berlin
Air Ministry
Mediterranean
Lufthansa
Germany
Marvin Ritch alleges frame up in Macon County murder cases
Charlotte March 4 Rep Marvin Ritch of Mecklenburg County said he would charge next week that two Macon County men serving life for murder are innocent and victims of a political frame up He said he has established the innocence of Ernest Stamey and Clyde Woods and has sacrificed much for justice.
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Macon County
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
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Clyde Woods
Compromise Sought On Freight Rate Reform In Congress
Washington March 4 A compromise plan to adjust freight rates emerged after hearings in both chambers revealed strong opposition to the destination scale proposal. Senate figure Hill and Representative Ramspeck favored a two point bill promoting anti discrimination policy and ICC action to remove discriminations while aiming to fit the program into a broader transportation bill.
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President Roosevelt Praised For Liberty Emphasis in Congress
AP reports President Roosevelt lauded for reaffirming liberty under democracy in his congressional address. Senators from both parties praised the speech and the accompanying remarks by Chief Justice Hughes and Speaker Bankhead, calling it a dignified, inspiring ceremony.
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FCC Eases Portable Police Radio Transmitters Use
The FCC revised rules to permit portable handheld police radio transmitters. The change aims to aid searches for criminals or lost people in rough terrain by ensuring continuous contact among search teams.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Madrid Front Sees Nationalists Press Claim to Madrid
Franco directs loudspeakers and propaganda toward Republican lines as Madrid siege continues since November. Nationalists warn of no rooms as Burgos prepares to move administrative offices to Madrid and awaits a likely shift in control.
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Cortes
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Valencia
France
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Eleven Russians killed in Manchoukuo border clash
A dispatch from Hsinking reports 11 Soviet Russians killed today near the Manchoukuo Siberian border as about 100 Russians charged across the frontier. The clashes have been recurring in recent weeks amid tensions on the border.
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Asahi
Hsinking
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Revenue Bill Moves Forward As Assembly Debates Taxes
Raleigh March 4 The General Assembly advanced the permanent revenue bill to fund a record 1939 41 spending plan of about 154 360 000 with tax changes including higher liquor and beer taxes and an income tax on federal employees The House deferred the appropriations bill to balance the budget and will reconvene Monday to tackle the tax measure In other action graduate courses for NC College for Negroes and A and T were authorized though no funds were provided and new rules on absentee voting and markers were debated amid broader tax and local finance adjustments
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Chinese Women And Children Stop Exports In Astoria
Astoria Oregon halted scrap iron exports to Japan as Chinese women and children blocked loading of 21 cars aboard the Norway Maru for eight days. Dockworkers refused to handle the cargo while the picket line stood, until the embargo was posted and workers could load equipment.
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Ore
Japan
China
Wallace Defends Crop Control Act In Congress
Secretary Wallace told Congress the current farm program offers a sounder and more workable system than any suggested alternatives. He urged annual review and amendments to anticipate changes, adding that 1939 should allow farmers to plan with the program in mind.
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Wallace
Congress
Garner
Bankhead
AAA
United States
Department
Industry must absorb unemployed says Williams at bankers dinner
S Clay Williams former NRA administrator urged private industry to hire the 12,000,000 unemployed as government hiring ends. Speaking to about 400 bankers at Winston-Salem American Institute of Banking event he said industry must expand to drive recovery and that the people now determine the national mood. He criticized business and banking for not outlining the basics of their profession.
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Virginia
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Showdown over spending may stall Hopkins recovery plan
New York March 4 AP. Business leaders foresee a clash over increased government spending that could cloud the Hopkins recovery program. Wall Street figures push for economy while signaling possible new measures from Washington and a swing toward fewer spending. A key cabinet member reportedly aligns with the Harrison Democrats to win the President over. Continued on page 9.
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Roosevelt asks Congress for 12 million defense funding
President Roosevelt asked Congress for 12 million to supply critical army equipment expand seacoast defenses and train 20 000 civilian airplane pilots. The request would supplement 499.8 million already approved with allocations for rifles anti aircraft tanks pilots training and coast defenses.
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