Here and There Editorial on Brain Trust and Republic Threats
Editorials debate Roosevelt era Brain Trust charges by Dr. Wirt and ownership links to the Washington Post. It contrasts revolutionary danger from above with the need for liberty tied to economic security, citing Austria's new constitution and warning about demagoguery, censorship, and government control over education and media.
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Vets Allowance Bill Moves to White House
Congress completed action on the independent offices appropriation bill providing war veterans' allowances and restoring part of the government employees' pay cut. The measure, sending to the White House, matched Senate amendments and differed on veteran and government worker funding figures.
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Revival at First Methodist Church Series Beginnings
Monday night 7:30 revival services at First Methodist with theme The In Exhaustible Love and Facing the Wrong Way. Bluford Chaney will sing Drift. Tuesday morning 9 o'clock services focus The Church Facing the Future with Acts chapters study. Weeklong sessions run daily through Friday night with identical meeting times.
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Stabilized World Exchange Urged As Monetary Storm Looms
Washington officials report that 15 international industrialists bankers and economists warned Sunday that further delay in monetary stabilization could trigger a new wave of currency instability. The Monetary Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce urged governments to seize the current opportunity to stabilize. They cautioned that world conditions remain unstable and that gold standard departures by ion gold nations could undermine future global money stability, noting France United States and England as major players in de facto stabilization.
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Congress Approves Airmail Bill and Brain Trust Probe
The House approved the administration’s temporary airmail bill and sent it to the White House. A congressional probe into William A. Wirt’s charges about the Roosevelt Brain Trust was expected, with Rep Bulwinkle introducing a resolution and leaders conferring on the plan.
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Taxicab Shot Up by Striking Mob
The New York taxi strike turned violent as a cab was fired at Broadway and 59th Street. Driver John Gentile escaped injury as the bullet dented the door. two passengers fled. Striking hackmen attacked cabs in midtown, ripping doors and windshields while police dispersed the crowd. About 400 strikers gathered near East Side headquarters, threatening more action. Officers posted at St. Nicholas Arena tried to prevent a parade without a permit.
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Arkansas Supreme Court Rules for St. Francis Levee District
The Arkansas Supreme Court on Monday upheld a Mississippi chancery ruling in favor of the St. Francis Levee District and the casualty company for the loss of levee district funds on deposit with the Bank of Osceola when it closed December 17, 1331. Williams, a former member of the State Highway Commission, is involved in the case.
Hotel Proprietor Fined for Liquor in Hope Court
Mrs Helen Willis proprietor of the Broadway hotel was fined 100 and costs in Hope municipal court for possessing liquor. She appealed with bond set at 200 insisting the bottle not in her room and demanding a laboratory test. She claimed raids target homes of women and gambling and denied prior charges against her hotel. Other Monday rulings include Gracie Robinson fined 50 for assault with deadly weapon, with appeal. Jonas Burke and Jonas Burke fined for assault and battery. Martin Guthrie 10 for drunkenness. Henry Wright not guilty on reckless driving. juvenile theft case dismissed.
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Lila Burke
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Norwood Replies to Col Fordyce on Audit Fees
Governor Futrell and Attorney General Norwood dispute the Highway Audit Commission’s authority to judge attorney fees for reflecting dividends on highway funds in closed banks. Norwood argues the attorney general sets fees, cites past actions, and criticizes the old commission for dereliction. Futrell urges investigation if facts show unneeded services.
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President Roosevelts Auto Labor Peace Declared in 1934
President Roosevelt announced settlement of the automobile labor dispute granting absolute freedom of collective bargaining. The accord, after White House talks with employers and workers, ends a strike threat involving about 250,000 workers and outlines rights to choose representatives and join unions without discrimination. Green of the AFL praised the agreement as aligning with the labor act while stressing compliance with the National Recovery Act’s labor section.
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CWA Program Ends This Saturday in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK Arkansas enters the last week of the Civil Works Administration as State Administrator Dyess in Washington refines new relief plans to take effect April 1. CWA will be disbanded and replaced by a new relief setup at the end of the week.
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President's Lady Stops an Intruder
In a late night White House intrusion a seemingly harmless eccentric slipped into the Roosevelt residence on the second floor and was found by Mrs Roosevelt who spoke with him calmly while police removed him for mental observation.President Roosevelt was dining with guests at the National Press Club jubilee banquet, widely protected.
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France Disturbed by New Fighting in Provences
Paris reports flaring clashes across Toulon and Tours as Royalists clash with Socialists and Leftist followers. About fifty injured in Toulon street fight before police reinforcements, while Tours sees violent demonstrations and gunfire as anti fascist protesters confront right wing activists linked to Solidarite Francaise. Police precautions set for Monday night events.
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Waters Rising in Wake of Geneva Storm Hits Arkansas
Waters rising after a heavy rainfall across Arkansas caused highway inundation and flood warnings. Weather Bureau reports rivers exceeding flood stages in several counties. In New Orleans a destructive squall toppled homes, injuring multiple people as a baby was feared dead. Hempstead County saw 2.42 inches of rain and cold nights with minimal crop damage reported.
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Young Business Men to Meet on Monday
A meeting of the Young Business Men's Association will be held Monday night at Hope City Hall at 7:45 p.m., officials announced Monday morning.
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