Forced Decision Threatens New Tax Plan
Washington reports President Roosevelts tax on the rich program faces delays as a forced decision to origin in the House risks congressional hurdles. Senate action on nuisance tax extension without a proposed rider stalls progress. Hearings expected to start soon as Democrats press to confine the measure to the Presidents proposals. House leaders foresee adjournment delays into fall, while a fight brews over financing the soldiers bonus.
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Moreau at Highest Stage in Four Years Continues
Missouri River flood receded to 3.8 feet at Rule and 14.4 at Nebraska City as rain held off. Federal engineer C. C. Cook warned no flood risk unless six to eight inches fall today. People who prepared to evacuate still ready, but fear eased.
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Carnival gambling charge prompts police action
The chief presented a blank complaint to the attorney for signing then demonstrated a carnival game as a gambling device after fining a gambler 85c. Police Judge Foster Wheatley imposed a $10 fine and a 30 day jail term stayed on good behavior. The Washington carnival, large and new, drew scrutiny as state apple wrapping needs 600 freight cars of paper.
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Policy of ease on farm loans debated in Washington
A farm bloc delegation led by Representative Hildebrand urged the Farm Credit Administration to adopt a humanitarian policy allowing 10 years for farmers to repay old seed loans in small annual installments. The group, including Representatives Hope and Nelson, pressed Governor Myers to implement lenient collection, risking future hard collection.
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Early Life of Twain disputed by local scholars
In Hannibal Missouri a debate over Mark Twain's upbringing challenges Van Wyck Brooks. Dr Armstrong cites Judge Clemens as a civic pillar who helped establish college and library and possibly railroad link. Interviewees dispute Becky Thatcher portrayal and Calvanist mother stereotype. The Travelers Aid Society aided over 50,000 in 1933.
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Senate Extends Nuisance Tax For Two Years
Washington June 27 The Senate approved a two year extension of nuisance taxes yielding about 501 991 000 in revenue, sending the measure to conference with the House for adjustments The House had approved a two year extension and the Senate later accepted a conference to resolve differences Conferees named were Senators Harrison King Gerry Keyes and LaFollette prosperous and Democratic leaders urged swift action while describing tax plans and possible broader levies.
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Farmers organize to fight cattle thieves in Missouri
POPLAR BLUFF Missouri June 27 UP The vigilantes are up in arms again in south Missouri Farmers in Butler county are organizing by townships today to fight hog and cattle thieves who have been especially active during the past month.
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Magician Peter Boughton Divorced After Nightly Disappearances
In Chicago on June 27, Mildred Boughton claimed her magician husband Peter vanished nightly after performances. Judge Rudolph Desart granted the divorce, remarking Presto as the ruling.
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Missouri senators back labor coordinators for works program
Washington June 27 AP Senators Clark and Tru man Missouri democrats decide to recommend employment of a labor coordinator for the work relief program in Missouri. Truman says a coordinator would aid in classifying eligible job seekers. He notes two coordinators will be used and that this favors no criticism of current state efforts.
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Relief rolls progress and road funded works program
The administration approves the Works Progress Administration relief rolls and outlines funding for roads and direct relief. About half of the $4 billion is earmarked for activities. roads receive $500 million, directing $1,400 per year per worker including wages and overhead. Direct relief of $430 million is ineffective due to separate funding.
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Guards Withdraw From Tri-State Mine Strike Area
Oklahoma and Kansas national guards pulled back from the Tri-State mine strike area near Miami Oklahoma with 200 special deputies left to police. No violence reported as Eagle-Picher Company plant at Galena Illinois expected to reopen Friday.
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Youth program could aid Missouri 63000 out of school
A Missouri survey shows the National Youth Administration project could assist more than 63,000 youths not in school or employed. From 356 high schools and 21 colleges, 33 percent of 1930 34 graduates and 9.4 percent of college graduates were jobless over four years, with many employed only in low quality jobs.
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Japanese officers visit Nanning in southern China
News from Canton reports Col. Seiichi Kita head of the Chinese Section of the Japanese general staff and the Japanese resident officer with a Kwangsi official in Canton traveled to Nanning. Japan allegedly offers technical aid to develop the province as border regions touch French Indochina and Kwang-Tung.
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Mark Twain pageant added show in Hannibal
An added showing of Mark Twain's first 100 years centennial pageant will be held tonight in Hannibal Missouri on a 250 foot outdoor stage. More than a thousand performers took part after rain postponements and fair weather is expected drawing a large out of town crowd.
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Explosion shatters submerged gas main in St Louis
St Louis police investigated an early morning blast that ruptured a submerged gas main at a city street intersection. Louis J. Cuneo, maintenance contractor for Laclede Gas Light Co, whose employees had been on a three month strike, suggested a bomb caused the damage, though no bomb fragments were found.
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