Savings under merger plan may be small
Washington March 9 AP Colonel F C Harrington WPA administrator testified on the Byrnes bill to merge federal public works functions saying economies from the plan likely would be exaggerated. He warned bureaus would be created within the new department and that non construction WPA projects for 554000 workers would be discontinued, most of them women sewing.
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Washington
F. C. Harrington
WPA
Byrnes
Public Works Department
Harrington
Senate Unemployment Committee
D-Sc
W. D. Johnson
United States Employment Service
Labor Department
Social Security Board
Eyres
AVS Government Absorbs Capital Report Summary
The Federal Reserve report notes wide market value fluctuations and declining profits across firms since the 1920s. It says private investors balk at Venture investments due to risk outweighing potential profits and that few credit demands in the New York New Jersey and part of Connecticut district lack sound basis.
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Reserve
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Reserve Bank
Japanese Bombardment Threatens Inland China City
Reports from Shanghai and Ichang say Japanese air raids killed or wounded about 1 500 in two days. About 120 bombs hit the Yangtze city center as walls and shops were leveled. Foreigner safety uncertain for 106 missionaries. population fled by river and road. Observers fear a westward Japanese push from the Han River.
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Shanghai
Zchang
China
Yangtze River
Ichang
Han River
Yangtze
Miaja to Bomb Spanish Communists Again
Madrid march 9 ap the government of republican general jose miaja announced it would use warplanes again to bomb rebellious communists in madrid and environs to submission some isolated groups of communists who revolted monday night still held out planes were used against them tuesday and tanks came into play yesterday loyal infantry forces and warplanes would be used against the rebels the defense government will spare no means in restoring order and will compel submission of those who resist
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Jose Miaja
Miaja
Defense Council
Francisco Franco
National Defense Government
Congress Battling Over Botanic Garden Control
Washington March 9 Congress debated government reorganization with Rep. Wadsworth pressing a plan to separate the botanic garden from congressional control. Democrats rejected the amendment as lawmakers argued Congress should handle laws, not horticulture.
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Washington
Rep
Wadsworth
Congress
House
Senator Smith to toughen tactics on cotton bill
Senator Smith of South Carolina urged stronger action at a public hearing on his cotton surplus bill. He blasted passive foes and mocked lawmakers for drafting laws without understanding agriculture, warning that only bold moves will move the measure forward. He also warned of a hypothetical fool-killer eroding Senate and House quorums.
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Washington
Smith
D-Sc
Senate
House
Opposition waning on reorganization bill amid tense roll call
The measure failed 209 to 193 after an initial 176 to 446 vote on Sumners amendment. Democratic leaders pressed for a final roll call, with only five Democrats and eight Republicans voting contrary as allies from Wisconsin Progressives and labor parties backed the plan. The bill, aimed at realigning federal agencies to cut costs and improve efficiency, faced widespread constituent doubt.
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Sumners
Bankhead
Wisconsin
Farmer— Laborite
American Labor Party
Dinner Canceled After Capital Hotel Strike
The White House correspondents association canceled the annual dinner for President Roosevelt at the Mayflower Hotel due to the capital hotel strike. More than 600 newsmen and guests were invited. drivers boycotted cross-picket lines while hotel operators claimed service continued with replacements amid walkouts by waiters bartenders and kitchen staff.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Willard
Raleigh
Norwalk murder by auto case gains third suspect
In Norwalk, a third person faces first degree murder charges in the death of Carl Schlett 29 the body found beside a country highway January 27. Prosecutors say he was deliberately run down and that Hastings and Mrs Schlett are implicated while Hastings denies involvement as investigators pursue more leads.
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Norwalk
Carl Schlett
Ray Abrams
Coletta Schiett
Harold Hastings
Sandusky
Abrams
Schiett
Russell Ramsey
Hasting
Schlett
Ramsey
Hastings
Here
Rex Brady
JF. D. Bradish
Sandusky Casino
Ram-sey
Donna Jean
Stephen &. Ringholz
Brady
St Louis Proposes Budget Less Than Current Year
St Louis proposes a 20 204 572 budget for the new fiscal year starting April 11. Budget Director Arthur C Meyers says the plan is 708 510 below the current year and 2 203 343 below department heads request. He urges revenue boosts as no new taxes are planned. A current year deficit nears 3 900 000 by year end. In other news Mrs John Lee of 1406 E Miller near Oldham breaks her arm this morning in a kitchen fall and is treated at St Marys hospital.
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ST. Louis
Missouri
Bernard ¥. Dickmann
John Lee
L. B. Pape
E. Miller
Oldham
Lee
St. Mary's Hospital
Marble Champion 7 Makes Opera Debut
Seven year old Sylvia Zaremba of Chicopee Mass stunned Boston with a concert piano debut with the Women’s Symphony Orchestra of Boston. Playing Mozart’s concerto from memory, she received an ovation and two encores, under tutor Charles Mackey. Daughter of Attorney and Mrs John Zaremba.
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Boston
Sylvia Zaremba
Women's Symphony Orchestra of
Chicopee
Mass
Charles Mackey
Springfield
John Zaremba
Prison Counterfeiting Probe Shakes Ohio Penitentiary
Acting Warden Wm. F. Amrine ordered an intensive search for coin molds at the Ohio penitentiary after discovering counterfeiting activities within the walls. The investigation led to the suspension of Warden James C. Woodard, a deputy warden, and five guards amid reports of illicit liquor and narcotics trafficking.
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Columbus
Ww. F. Amrine
Ohio Penitentiary
Armline
State Welfare
Charles Sherwood
James C. Woodard
Charleston Official Killed In Auto Crash
Charleston Mo March 9 Albert Mattingly 32 city treasurer was killed and Carl Wyatt was critically injured when their car hit the rear of an East Prairie school bus. Bus carried 30 children including girls basketball team en route to Diehlstadt. Bus driver said rear lights were burning. One girl, Maxine Scott, lightly hurt. Wyatt to Cairo hospital. Mattingly recently led Democratic primary tally.
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Charleston
Albert
Mattingly
Carl Wyatt
East Prairie
Wyatt
Diehlstadt
Hensel Culp
Culp
Hugh May
East Prairie School
Maxine Scott
Herman Mattingly
University of Missouri
Cairo
Free Drugless Aid Sample for High Blood Pressure
Jefferson City residents are urged to visit A Brandenberger Drug at 130 E High to receive a free sample of ALUMIN Essence Garlie Parsley Tablets. The tablets, tested by a New York physician, claim to reduce blood pressure and relieve dizziness and headaches when used as directed. See your doctor to determine the cause and pick up a booklet with the sample at Allimin today.
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A. Brandenberger Drug Co
Jefferson City
A. Brandenberger Drug
New York City
Allimin
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