Senate passes bill opposed by president on veteran bonus vote
The Senate approved a bill to fund cash payments for the adjusted service credits, 318 to 90, surpassing the two thirds needed to override a presidential veto. The Tydings Cochran Andrews plan failed 82 to 418. Veterans and Legion leaders praised the decisive vote, while debates continue on immediate cash payments and overall debt impact.
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James Fr. van Zandt
Frank N. Belgrano, Jr
American Legion
Vinson
House
Senate
Belgrano
Patman
Harrison
Senate Finance Committee
Senator Thomason Seeks to Attach Patman Bill
The senator from Oklahoma announced plans to attach the Patman bill to the relief measure, signaling a potential clash over legislative priorities and the fate of the broader aid package.
Greene 18 Given Life Sentence
A jury convicted the 18 year old Greene of a capital offense after a written confession. The judge noted extenuating circumstances not known to the court. Seven jurors asked for commutation while others recommended clemency from Dr. M. T. Frizette and B. G. Flanagan.
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D. M. Clark
F. F. Daniels
M. T. Frizette
Ayden
B. G. Flanagan
Greenville
Inflation debate dominates U S Senate
Chairman Key Pittman of the Senate foreign relations committee urged limited government role in the German armament controversy while President Roosevelt and the state department awaited international developments. The treasury reported March income tax receipts up 33 percent from a year ago and a Securities and Exchange Commission filing showed salary payments up to 66000. Senator Parkley denounced efforts to intimidate witnesses during the NRA inquiry as Francis M. Curlee testified for clothing manufacturers and J Kraus testified that Speyer and Company pressured the St Louis-San Francisco to buy Rock Island stock in 1927 illustrating banker use of railroads for stock speculation.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Roosevelt
State Department
Treasury
Securities and Exchange Commission
Parkley
Senate
NRA
Francis M. Curlee
New York
Speyer and Company
St. Louis-San Francisco
Rock Island
Germany to demand navy equal to Italy’s
Sir John said Berlin negotiations might lead to a general conference of powers to conclude mutual security pacts. He hoped Germany would be persuaded to join such talks, warning Britain would oppose any special agreement and wishing no enthusiasm for a niche naval race between states.
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Europe
John
Great Britain
Berlin
Germany
France seeks to regroup allies to curb Germany
Paris reports Pierre Laval told deputies France would regroup allies to check Germany. The Franco Italian African accord passed 4556 to 9, with Laval praising the pact and calling Mussolini a friend while critics called the settlement too generous.
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Associated
Paris
Pierre Laval
Chamber of Deputies
Germany
Rome
Laval
Premiser Mussolini
Africa
Filandin
Franklin Bouillon
Mussolini
Franklin-Bouillon
England
London
League of Nations
Air Base Bill Approved for Regions Training Roles
The bill authorizes Air Base operations across seven regions including the Atlantic northeast for cold and fog training, Atlantic southeast and Caribbean for long range and Panama Canal reinforcement, the Southeastern states for a general headquarters depot, Pacific northwest to link with Alaska, Alaska for extreme cold training, Rocky Mountain area for high altitude field operations, and intermediate stations to support transcontinental moves and maneuvers for the general headquarters air force.
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Atlantic Northeast
Atlantic Southeast
Caribbean
Panama Canal
General Headquarters Air Force
Pacific Northwest
Alaska
Rocky Mountain
Vote on Measure Nears First Reading This Afternoon
The house planned a three hour debate on the sales tax and a late night second reading of the revenue bill, with a first reading scheduled for today. Aimed at fiscal changes, the session includes readings, calendar steps, and committee actions on related measures across state government.
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McDonald
Lumpkin
Senate
Andrews Page
Bowie
Local Government Commission
House Judicia Committee
Bowle
Stone
State Banking Commission
Senate Judiciary Committee
Te Penal Institutions Committee
Cooper
New Hamnover
Commissioner of Utilities
Stanley Winborne
Utilities Commission
Tate Brockett To Pay $700 Damages
In Greensboro municipal court Judge Earl E. Rives continued prayer for judgment for Tate Brockett of High Point on a charge of careless and reckless driving. Brockett must pay about 700 in damages to Simpson's Barber Shop after his car crashed through plate glass and into chairs several weeks ago.
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Greensboro
Earl E. Rives
Tate Brockett
High Point
Rives
Brockett
Simpson
NRA Board Reorganizes With Richberg as Leader
The Senate labor committee heard a plan to curb company dominated powers and push for majority rule in collective bargaining under new NRA legislation. James A. Emery argues constitutional issues while Richberg’s appointment is praised by Roosevelt as essential to advancing the recovery program. Retirement of Williams opens seats for Philip Murray and William P. Witherow to join Richberg. Murray’s associate John L. Lewis accuses Richberg of selling labor down the river. Witherow, a Yale graduate and Pittsburgh industrialist, joins a board already steeped in elite ties.
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Senate Labor Committee
Green
James A. Emery
National Association of Manufacturers
Roosevelt
Richberg
NRA
Williams
Tobacco Company
Philip Murray
United Mine Workers
William P. Witherow
Pittsburgh
Murray
John L. Lewis
Mine Workers
Railroad Brotherhoods
Chicago
Witherow
New Industrial
Yale
Senate Rejects Borah Move On Anti Trust in Relief Bill
A Mellon controlled coal company faced reorganization as the Senate voted 43 to 33 against Senator Borahs amendment to the 4.88 billion works relief bill. The proposal would have restored anti trust laws suspended under the Blue Eagle and tied to the relief package.
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Mellon
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Lions Club Musical Program Pleases Members
Norman Fidler with pianist Mae Kirkman entertained the High Point Lions at the Elwood hotel during the regular meeting at 6 15 last night. Fidler sang several songs while club business matters were transacted, presided over by President George Johnson. I F Horton was a guest of George Rankin at the gathering.
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Norman Fidler
Mae Kirkman
High Point Lion's Club
Elwood Hotel
Mr. Fidler
George Johnson
I. F. Horton
George Rankin
1935 Should Be Textiles' Year
New York March 23 The odd year cycle is expected to aid the textile industry in 1936 as activity in cotton wool rayon and silk has risen in odd years since 1926 Experts cite two year cycles driven by early orders and postponed buying The industry faces excess capacity from war era mills modernization urged to adopt better merchandising and trademarked products to improve profits Some see domestic raw cotton prices aligning with world levels aiding exports while competition with foreign markets remains a challenge
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New York
Stenda Statistics Company
Industris
NYC Schools Add 1.1 Million Pupils and 36,001 Teachers
New York City public schools report a rise to 1,100,000 students and 36,001 teachers, expanding classroom capacity and staffing as the city’s education system grows.
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New York City
Automobile Tourists Spend About Three Billion Annually
American automobile travelers allocate roughly 3 billion dollars each year to trips fuel, lodging, and services. Analysts note growing domestic road trips as highways expand and travel costs fluctuate with fuel prices.
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