Soak-the-rich tax debate dominates national talk
The Tribune analyzes the Roosevelt tax proposals and Democratic leadership, arguing the plan risks shifting burdens to lower earners. It questions the soak the rich strategy, warns of hidden costs, and urges careful study and safeguards against unequal taxation. It also notes opposition tactics and the political maneuvering surrounding the issue.
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Missouri to Harness Relief Fund for State Benefit
Matthew Murray, Missouri Works Relief director, faces a heavy task to ensure the 4.8 billion dollar relief fund benefits Missourians. The aim is to fund public projects and provide work for the needy while guarding against graft, favoritism, and political influence. Jefferson City eyes using the Junior College site for an athletic field and Central Park to create a showcase area.
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Far From A Unit Senate calls for unified transport regulation
The Interstate Commerce Committee argues current law leaves only part of the transportation system under federal control while railroads face strict oversight and buses trucks and steamships face little regulation. It urges regulation of all modes under one agency to improve national policy and industry health.
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Quotable lines and musings from public figures
A collage of remarks and witticisms from leaders and editors. From Roosevelt and Kemal Ataturk to Henry Ford and Herbert Hoover, the quotes span economics, peace, politics, religion, and social order, reflecting attitudes of the era and public sentiment on governance, taxation, war, and culture.
Behind the Scenes in Washington by Rodney Dutcher
Washington correspondent reports on the Roosevelt administration weighing a constitutional amendment to curb the Supreme Court. Advisers debate timing and framing as potential court decisions threaten New Deal programs. Hopkins, Ickes, and Hopkins Work Progress Administration roles are outlined amid political maneuvering and speculation. Stringent coverage echoes the era’s power struggles and constitutional anxieties.
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Ambiguity in New Deal Labor Power Hinted by Ickes
The fragment notes work relief structure and tension over fixing labor rates, implying limited authority for Ickes though uncertainty remains. This snapshot hints at ongoing debate over agency power within the New Deal framework and potential shifts in labor policy.
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Eva Goo Hopes for Reprieve Tonight
Eva Coo faces the electric chair in Ossining as juries weigh last minute appeals. Her conviction stems from the insurance slaying of Har Wright at a Cooperstown area home and a related killing linked to a hold up at a Rensselaer county farm. Leonard He also faces execution tonight after testifying for the state.
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