Senators back low WPA fund amid GOP unity
In Washington on June 25, GOP senators rallied behind a reduced WPA appropriation of 725.29 million dollars, approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee and favoring continuation of Works Progress Administration operations until June 20. The conference signaled broad support among Republicans, with several members pressing to keep funding closer to the president’s request.
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Washington
Pe Hein Maelel Tovay
Senate
Apt Propristians Committee
Roeervelt
WEA
Republic
Pettes
Orca
Gabes
Weather outlook: warm up across region this week
Fair tonight and Thursday give way to warmer Thursday. Central portions see mild nights. Friday turns warmer with steely northwest winds. Risk of sharp changes in western and central areas late tonight into Thursday afternoon.
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Farr
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Gantral
Nernhae
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Warnier
Earthquakes Devastate Chile Killing Thousands
Chilean disaster reports describe a massive earthquake striking near Chillan and Concepción, with cities reported largely destroyed. Army air surveys indicate hundreds dead and thousands displaced, as relief plans mobilize and trains halt amid chaos.
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Mike Ayen
Palen
Contepeiain
Whited Denies Firing in High Knob Slaying Case
In Scott County Va January 2 a jury heard deputy Whited testify that he did not direct shots at Pete Hamilton who died in a November 1938 moonshine raid gun battle in High Knob. Whited claimed Hamilton and son in law Cloyd Laney opened fire as officers approached and that others fired toward Flanary and Li md mot.
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Pete Hamilton
High Knob
Whited
Scott County
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Nann
Hamilton
Cloyd Laney
Lar
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Seowoo
John W. Stuyell
Flanary
Girls Need No Sympathy On Cold Pays
The article discusses how women tolerate cold conditions, noting the use of tissues to stay warm and the role of health surveys in recent sanitary knowledge. It reflects on gendered expectations and suggests medical opinions on women enduring cold environments.
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Advocating Lower Privilege Taxes in Senate Proposal
A bill introduced in the Senate by Senators Moore and Lind proposes reducing or eliminating several privilege taxes. The plan targets taxes on jase on barker shons and bath houses, stockyards, building and soanneci sor invertors syndicates, and caps on automobile taxes. Reductions extend to small establishments, repair shops, parlor wares, restaurants, and other dealers, with hotel soft drink receipts cut to 1 percent and certain to avoid added taxes for dry cleaning businesses. The Davidson county delegation backs pre-licensing measures for serial diseases and related penalties.
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Tore Clasters
Pasaline Wahions
Desar Yardars
Davidson Raanty
Pia
Suit Over Malted Milk Will Ended
Toronto Canada resident Bull renounces the residuary bequest and waives his objections to the will. The estate, estimated around 500000, is to be administered by the named executors Fatvang and Fil with court approval for the withdrawal of objections by William Sidley.
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Toronto
Canada
William Ho Sidley
Austrian Debt Offer By Nazi Spurned By US
The State Department rejected Germany’s claim that payments on Austrian debts to the U S must depend on the German American trade balance and said Berlin is legally responsible for Austria’s debts. U S notes indicate no intergovernmental relief is to be granted while American creditors face the Austrian bonds and corporate claims. Germany signals it may use other enterprises to boost exports in exchange for Jewish refugee wealth. The report notes U S consideration of Austrian relief and indemnities for American holders of Austrian bonds.
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State Department
Germany
U. S
Department
Germens
Austria
Ameri
Inez Thys
Merman Offerte
Espa Ser Teade
United States
Reich
DrAffaires
Rob Dolen Trial Over Pierce Shooting Opens in Sulivan
Rob Dolen a former Lynn Garden night club operator faced trial in Sullivan County court on felonious shooting charges against deputy George Pierce and accomplice Lucien Aesque. Pierce testified he lost sight in his left eye from shotgun wounds on the Gate City highway near the Dolen residence. The case arises from a gunfight months ago with both Pierce and Aesque injured during the incident.
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Rob Dolen
Lynn Garden
Sullivan Aciatt Court
George Pierce
Dietrice
Pierce
Gate City
Dolen
Lucien Aesque
Aesque
Resque
Deven
Americans Dodge Bombs Near Barcelona Area Evacuation
Fifteen Americans aboard the U S cruiser Oslar a near Caldera and Calderas were evacuated as insurgent planes bombed the area about 20 miles north of Barcelona. The destroyer Badger and cruiser Omaha stood by with anti air guns as refugees were moved from the Calderas area to safety. Capt Francis G Cogswell naval attaché and Col Henry B Cheedle military attaché joined the evacuation from the French port of L efranche.
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Paris
Spain
Henry BR. Cheedle
A. C
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Holt to Oppose Third Term Roosevelt in Senate
Senator Holt of West Virginia, a Democrat, said he would introduce within two weeks a resolution to have the Senate go on record against a third term for President Roosevelt. The move follows delays in advancing other proposals as Congress acts on arms embargo and war-related matters.
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Bridge Tender Dies After Holdup Fray at Marion County
W Allison Meyers, a two year veteran bridge tender at the Marion County Shy Lee river crossing near Jasper, Tenn, died after a holdup fray. Police said broadhounds hunt the assailant as investigators probe the attack that felled Mayers, a local resident.
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British air strength denial cited by Jane's editor
C GGray, co editor of Jane's All the World Aircraft, disputes a Lindbergh claim of German air power. He says Germany has about three thousand ten machines and calls a figure of nine thousand seven hundred German planes against Britain's fifteen hundred a joke. He notes a British high speed bomber delivery of over one thousand and mentions 870 Nazi planes.
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C. G. Vay
Great Britain
Germany
Britain
Charles A. Lindbergh
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Charles Lindbergh
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Benes
Electric utility bill dispute over thirteen thousand due
Dersevy B. Thomas, secretary of the commission, reports Tennessee Electric Power Co must bill Paper for 14885.61 or seek recovery. A commission order calls for an adjustment to reflect a prior preference and computes the difference, with further statutory review pending.
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Electric Power Co
Dersevy B. Thomas
Jo Sonn Gnd, Jr
Mission
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Italy summons 60,000 reservists for February 1 duty
Italy called up a first quota of 60,000 reservists born in 1879 to training and retraining, with more may follow. The move came as Rome warned France against aiding the Spanish government amid tensions over Mallorca and Menorca bases. Observers noted winter calls are unusual for periodic training.
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France
Mallores
Spain
Balearies
Massiterranesn
Five Million WPA Checks Stolen Nationwide
Secret service Captain Thomas J. Callaghan says thieves and forgers stole about $5,000,000 in WPA checks from needy workers over a year. Most were taken after delivery, sometimes by following mail carriers to collect checks from mailboxes.
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Chicago
Thomas J. Callaghan
Secret Service
Smail
Passenger or Pedestrian in Denver Flight Crash Versus Driving
In Denver a 21 year old H Giberson faces charges after his airplane crash in a residential district. His pilot’s license had been suspended indefinitely and officers charged him with driving on the wrong side of the street. A Lexington judge noted no 0 day suspension on his license.
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Denver
P-Samuel
H.giberson
Barcelona Siege Narrows as Insurgents Ring City Tight
The insurgent command reports troops have pierced the southern Barcelona sector and form a ring around the city except the northern coast. Moroccan and Navarrese units entered the outskirts as artillery shells fall, while refugees flee north along the coast. Government forces still hold central Barcelona as evacuation completes and a secret new seat of government is prepared in Figueras.
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Ex-Indies King Seeks Pay Rise Amid Illness
In New York on January 28, ex-Protector Wirkus of Haiti's Le Gonave, once Pennsylvania miner turned marine ruler, smiles as Congress is asked to promote him from sergeant to captain. He jokes a rise means money but says he would not return as king. Natives once favored him during his 14 years ago tenure. 12,000 locals reportedly welcomed his leadership.
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