Boycott limited to Saturday but may be resumed
Berlin April 1 The Nazi boycott against Jews paralyzed business today but saw few protests. Kiel saw two killed, a Jewish attorney wounded and later slain. Goebbels signaled the boycott could resume if needed, promising Jews would face repressive measures again. Police found bombs in Hamburg. streets filled with disciplined crowds.
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Wall Street backs Roosevelt securities bill before House panel
The Kuhn, Loeb firm and the American Bankers Investment Association voiced strong support for Roosevelt’s securities regulatory bill before the House Interstate Commerce Commission. George W. Bovenizer of Kuhn, Loeb praised the measure while Frank M. Gordon of the association urged broader changes. Gordon obtained permission to delay further hearings to allow proposed amendments. Thompson and Butler noted the bill is part of a larger Roosevelt program to curb abuses in the securities field. The panel questioned the bill’s broad powers to revoke registrations as drafted.
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Roosevelt ends first month in whirl of activity
President Roosevelt closed his first month in the White House amid rapid activity proposing aid to carriers, Tennessee Valley development, and a $400,000,000 veterans allowance program. He chaired meetings with Wallace Morgenthau and officials on farm refinancing and the Tennessee project, signaling a broad new program and future congressional action.
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Senate probes seek power over Morgan inquiry
Washington April 1 AP The senate banking committee moved to solidify its authority to investigate J P Morgan and Co. and notified Morgan officials to expect subpoenas. The panel aims to extend power to private banking and finance and Pecora said Morgan has not refused to testify, though questions on capital structure drew no firm answer. Davis for Morgan said cooperation is ongoing and a full witness summons could come in a month.
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Roosevelt Wins Senate Panel Approval For Farm Relief Bill
Relief in Washington as President Roosevelt’s push for faster aid to farmers gains Senate Agriculture Committee backing on a bill closely aligned with administration aims. The panel dropped cattle and sheep from the plan and kept power with the secretary of agriculture to lift prices on staple crops toward prewar levels, with production cost guarantees under consideration as an alternative. The committee intends to report the measure to the senate on Monday, amid ongoing debate over inclusion of the Simpson plan and its discretionary use.
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Weather Summary for Tennessee and Virginia
Readings show cloudy and colder conditions for Tennessee with Sunday night dipping. Virginia expects partial clearing and possible light rain in extreme west. Temperatures fluctuated with high Friday around 79 in one area and low around 7 yesterday. Data collected daily at 6 p.m. for prior 24 hours.
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Beers to Flow Legally Friday After 13 Years
Washington reports a historic shift as 13 years after prohibition began, Michigan votes to keep or repeal the amendment while Wisconsin follows. Courts wrestle 3.2 percent beer legality as states prepare dawn sales and constitutional convention delegates. Millions of gallons await release once midnight hits on April 6, with nationwide access to beer expanding in at least 19 states.
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Deep South Flood Fears Rise After Two Day Storm
After a two day storm, bayous and rivers surged across the deep south inundating fields and highways. The Red Cross rushed aid to the homeless as casualty counts rose with dozens killed in Texas Louisiana Arkansas Mississippi and Alabama counties. High water and wind destroyed forests and blocked roads.
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Holy Year Inaugurated by Pope Pius XI at St Peter's
Pope Pius XI blessed the world today as he inaugurated the holy year at St Peter's Basillica in Vatican City. About 55,000 gathered as the holy door was opened, the cross struck, and the door bricks loosened, marking the start of a year commemorating 1900 years since Christ's passion death and resurrection.
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Greatest thrift move in history lightens burden on taxpayers
President Roosevelt ordered sweeping cuts in veterans benefits effective July 1 under a new economy program. Non service connected disability pensions will be restructured, with many retirees reduced to $20 a month and some removed from rolls. total savings projected around $400 million annually.
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