Tennessee House Hears Back Tax Ring Charge
A Tennessee lawmaker accuses an internal back tax ring of grafting in the push to fund state needs. A proposal to appoint an attorney to collect delinquent back taxes sparks debate as Coleman's amendment to strike the clause fails. The day ends with minor budget tweaks and a later continuation.
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Democrats Head Toward Four-Way Ways and Means Fight
In Washington on May 8 a major Democratic caucus aimed to elect four members to the Ways and Means Committee as a new leadership trio led by Rainey Burns and Cullen prepared to push their proposed slate. Names discussed included Burch Shallenberger Wout and Boehne with possible shifts.
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Prohibition Bureau Shifts Focus to Liquor Supply Sources
May 8. The prohibition bureau directs agents to focus on locating liquor supply sources and leave speakeasies to state authorities due to a tightened appropriation for enforcement. Deputy Woodcock notes funds for purchasing evidence are cut and restrictions on agent activities are set by Congress. A study will assess the new plan’s effectiveness as operations adjust.
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Studios Face Pay Cuts as Film Industry Teeters
Hollywood producers demand eight week salary cuts for all employees with 50 percent for $50 weekly or more and minimums set, while those under $50 see 26 percent cuts. The Academy backs the plan, Fox employees offer a four week salary holiday, and theater owners may follow. Strong names warn contracts could be renewed with difficulty if refusals persist.
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Ambassadors corps shaping under Roosevelt picks
The Roosevelt administration is shaping a corps of ambassadors to major capitals, with Robert W. Bingham of Kentucky tipped for Britain and others like Claude G. Bowers, Iva Nelson Morris, and Jesse Isidor Straus under consideration. Delicate posts in the Far East likely to see no changes, as Joseph C. Grew and Nelson T. Johnson continue in Tokyo and Peiping respectively.
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French diplomatic reshuffle names Lefevre de Boulaye ambassador to Washington
Andire Lefevre De Le Boulaye, veteran French diplomat, named ambassador to Washington succeeding Paul Claudel. Claudel moves to Brussels after Charl Corbin heads to London. Charles Alphand named ambassador to Moscow, and the new American envoy aged 57 earlier served in Berlin and Washington during Wilson era.
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Roosevelt Seeks Broad Banking Powers for Temporary Relief
President Roosevelt plans to extend his control of the national monetary system until permanent legislation is possible. A new proclamation on Thursday will extend presidential authority over banks as Congress prepares an emergency program. He will ask for broad powers to address rapidly changing conditions and delays in formulating a permanent plan, with a two to three week window for finalizing reforms. The White House indicates a sweeping government reorganization proposal will accompany the emergency action to help balance the budget.
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Federal Reserve Rules Limit Bank Access to Currency
New York March 8. Secretary Woodin imposed strict limits on Federal Reserve banks allowing member banks to obtain currency for vital needs. Banks must disclose on hand coin and currency, justify added funds, and deliver gold and gold certificates to the Fed in exchange for other currency.
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Net widens to take in Boettcher kidnapping ring
Denver police report the Boettcher kidnapping case expanding across the border into Canada as two of six charged fugitives, Vern Sankey age 41 and Gordon Elkhorn alias Gordon Bess age 33, are believed fleeing the U S. They once worked for Canadian National Railway and have roots near Sankey's ranch north east of Chamberlain Dakota. Police say the pair may cross into Canada to exchange the ransom money for Canadian currency after the inter national bank holiday hindered efforts. Also named in the U S district court charges are Jana Younkberg Ruth Kohler Sankey mother and Carl Pearce all held in jail in Denver.
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Carl Pearce
Dollar News Curbs International Markets Amid Banking Talk
Financial capitals abroad monitor American banking developments with forks in London Paris and other hubs reacting to measures. In London confidence supports a slight stock rise while Paris foresees a high dollar rate as short coverings loom. US banking woes recede into background as tourists face higher hotel and travel costs but funding remains accessible.
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Man Celebrates 101st Birthday After Worry-Free Life
Kirby Jackson, aged 101, says he never worried about finances or life in general. He recalls piloting a locomotive in his younger days and believes his calm outlook helped him through financial pinches over the years. Today he marks his century milestone with a simple celebration.
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Riches Exhausted as Thief Steals Gold Pieces
L M Riches reports a robbery that left him broke after a thief took his last two $20 gold pieces one $5 gold piece and $20 in silver. The incident highlights a loss of wealth for Riches amid financial strain.
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Treasury Plan to Circulate Real Currency Emerges
Secretary Woodin announced a plan to circulate actual currency replacing scrip or clearing house certificates as a formal medium of exchange. Limited reopening of Federal Reserve banks for transactions with members and financial institutions allowed restricted activity and deposits for necessities amid ongoing monetary measures. Continued on page six.
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Weather Summary for Tennessee and Virginia
Weather outlook shows fair and colder conditions in Tennessee tonight and Thursday. Virginia expects fair conditions with possible snow flurries in the far west, colder tonight and Thursday into Thursday night. Daily temperature contrasts noted with 55 high yesterday and 34 low yesterday compared to last year. rainfall data and 6 pm readings referenced.
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