Virginia Senate debates over bill on state compensation
The Virginia Senate faces a tense floor fight over an amendment to the appropriation bill dealing with state compensation. Supporters of the governor and Democratic leaders rally as the finance committee seeks a prepared measure for action midweek, with the Coleman amendment causing party maneuvering.
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R Chamber
Tanse
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Herry F. Byrd
Politicversus
Senate
Ighid
Mi Sitor
Weather Update Tennessee Kentucky and Virginia Warm Spell Brief
Weather bulletin notes warmer trend in eastern Tennessee and central Kentucky with chances of rain by Wednesday. Virgina outlook shows a fair to warm spell with southerly winds and possible rain in the southeast and northwest by midweek.
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Bel Central
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Hess
Tate
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Five Shots Wound Blair's Gap Resident. Warrant Issued
Clan Littleton, 27, is gravely injured from five bullet wounds near his Blair's Gap home. Deputy O J Doane says a warrant for Byrd Littleton, the victim's father in law, is sworn by Bert Littleton for felonious assault with intent to murder. The shooting happened around 7 pm at Bert Littleton's Bish Gap home. Glen Littleton was later treated for abdomen wounds.
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Blair's Gap
O. J. Doane
Byrd Light
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Bert Littleton
Bert HB
Clon
Bish
Security Quotas Assured for Social Security Program
Nashville March. Governor Browning said the state will not cap old age assistance aid to the blind and dependent children at less than the full county quotas. Legislature set $5 million annual program with county based quotas. some counties have not yet met their targets. Continued on page eight.
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Pia
Browning
Poverty Stricken Mother Slays Her Two Children
Tam the mud flats of We est wlon accused of strangling her two small children Kathleen beth 3 and Henry 5 confessed in despair over poverty The town complained of hunger and no jail Too poor to feed her family she told state police her husband Harry E Thomson had left them The two troopers found the bodies in the kitchen of the dilapidated Thomsen home The mother admitted killing the children saying he never took her to the movies and she killed those darned brats.
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Beth
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Thomsen
Harry E. Thomson
Harry
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House Opposes Publicity for High Salaries in Tax Bill
Washington March 8 The House tentatively refused to include a publicity provision for corporate salaries over 15000 a year in the tax bill by a 55 to 48 vote with a teller vote of 60 to 8 against. President Roosevelt has endorsed salary publicity. The body also rejected an amendment to deduct debt payments as a tax write off with a 120 to 59 vote. Speaker Bankhead and the Ways and Means Committee face debate on capital gains taxes and the undistributed profits levy as the House prepares to tackle naval expansion funding.
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Wadsworth
RNY
Bankhead
Rules Committee
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Representative Treadway
R.-Mass
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Treadway
Cities plan study utilities offers in West Tennessee
McKenzie Tennessee March two groups of West Tennessee municipalities prepared today for representatives to confer with private utility officials as a step to Ward obtaining Tennessee Valley Authority power. Authorization for a committee to begin negotiations for the purchase of generating and distribution facilities of the West Tennessee Power and Light Company was granted yesterday in a meeting at Humboldt. Conference ordered another committee received instructions to confer with the Kentucky Tennessee Power and Light Company in a meeting here last night. One Kentucky town and 32 Tennessee communities were represented in the two meetings. At Humboldt a resolution was passed that the municipalities were ready to buy the facilities for prices based on the original cost less accrued depreciation computed on an age life basis or reproduction cost new less accrued depreciation computed on an age life basis.
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Tennessee
Humboldt
Guerrilla Tactics Slow Japanese Advance in China
In China, guerrilla attacks across central regions disrupt rail and telegraph lines as Japanese efforts to install a pro-Japanese regime face growing resistance. Chinese forces recapture towns in Anhwei while detachments strike near Tingyuan and along the Tientsin-Pukou railway, with casualties among Japanese troops.
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Brokers Barred From Operation Stock Exchange
NEW YORK March 11 The New York Stock Exchange suspended Richard Whitney and the firm Richard Whitney & Co from membership after the committee on business procedures presented charges and specifications. The exchange announced the firm could not meet its obligations, shocking Wall Street as a former president faces unprecedented action.
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Wall Street
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Committee kills local Scott County school board bill
The Virginia Special Privileges and Local Legislation Committee killed a local bill by Dr W H Perry to change Scott County school board selection. It proposed three options including popular vote and supervisor appointment, but was ruled of general application only and thus not floor-considered. The current system remains, with three party judges and a seven-district appointment leading to the county superintendent amid long-running disputes and mandamus cases.
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March
Scott County School Board
Virginia
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Scott County
General Assembly
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Board of Supervisors
New Storm Hits In Flooded Area Los Angeles
A new Southern California storm brings hail and lightning as flood chaos lingers. Pasadenan home struck by lightning, Altadena lights out, Redondo Beach hail, rain reported from Santa Barbara to Newport Beach. Damage initial estimates rise toward 365 million with 69 dead identified, 17 unidentified, and 88 missing. Mrs Ethel Helen Troy, wife of Alaska's governor, grievously ill after exposure, flown toward medical aid as rescuers trek soggy trails over flooded San Gabriel River. Medics drop supplies by plane. a doctor may reach her.
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Altadena
Redondo Beach
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Newport Beach
San Gabriel River
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Alaska
Upper San Gabriel Canyon
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E. R. Lambertson
Lambertson
Five indicted on snatch charge in New York arrest blitz
A federal grand jury in New York indicted Ellis H. Parker Sr and his son Ellis Jay Parker and Uher plus others as kidnappers under the Lindbergh case. The indictments name Parker of Burlington County New Jersey as chief of detectives and involve multiple defendants in a snatch plot.
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Ellis H. Parker
Burlington County
N. J
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Jay
Uher
Lindberg
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3 000 000 Jobs Are Asked For Year S Relief
A Workers Alliance of America spokesman urged Congress to fund 3 billion dollars for next year to create 3 million Works Progress Administration jobs and provide direct relief. David Lasser called for a planned national program covering housing and flood control. The plan also proposed yard stick plants to employ workers and set production benchmarks. A tax on gross sales to curb monopolies was also presented.
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Workers Alliance of America
Congress
Works Progress Administration
David Lasser
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T. J. Priestley
Philadelphia
Hardy to Oppose State Liquor Law in Governor Bid
Montgomery March 8 State Senator D Hardy Riddle opened his run for governor with opposition to the Alabama alcoholic beverage control act. He proposed submitting repeal to the people and reinstating a bone dry law. He urged re-enactment of the sales tax and outlined a 22 point platform including a four year medical school and unemployment tax relief. He also called for government economy, tourism development, and sound cooperation with public officials.
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Ala
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Talladega
Riddle
Miller
Graves
Roosevelt
Hudson Backed in Utilities Race in Nashville
In Nashville in March, Clarksville mayor Pete Hudson, a strong EVA supporter hostile to the state administration, tops discussions as a possible State Railroad and Public Utilities Commission candidate. Hurlson, pushing TVA power for Clarksville, may seek the Democratic nomination or run as anti administrationist. Secretary of State A. B. Broadbent, Browning campaign manager in 1936, hails from Hudson’s hometown. Commissioner Turner has not stated reelection plans as others enter the race.
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Pete Hudson
Clarksville
EVA
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TVA
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Browning
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Jack) Broadbent
W. H. (Peck) Turner
Middle Tennessee
Threemai Commission
Cost Challenge On TVA Expenses Held Illegal
Knoxville report says TVA accused the comptroller Beber's office of flouting the law by challenging expenditures totaling about 5 million dollars from 1934 to 1936. Items questioned include livestock at fancy prices and unauthorized transportation payments. TVA says no fiscal year reports were received for review.
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Tennessee Valley Authority
Beberat
TVA
Washington
Comptroller General's Office
Revie
Revolt reports and trials unfold in capitals
In Moscow Genrikh G. Yagoda testified in Russia's blood purge trial, retracting parts of his pre trial confession. He admitted leading a Trotsky Rightist group and ordering deaths including Maxim Gorky as part of a broader outlaw struggle. The reports tie revolts and wartime turmoil across capitals with political prosecutions continuing.
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Japan
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New Tax Leaders Take Over Duties In Kentucky
Frankfort March 8 three state tax commissioners James W. Martin Emory Co Dent and C M Porter assumed administrative authority over Kentucky liquor traffic. They gained power from a new alcohol and malt beverage control bill signed by Gov Chandler. The state board will oversee city and county boards and a joint senate House committee will study aiding poorer counties. The House called for a quarterly session. Senate recess precedes tomorrow’s session. Two new bills were introduced in the House to reorganize the legislative council membership and to require a 4.50 annual license fee for trucks carrying well drilling equipment.
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Emory Co
Dent
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Kentucky Legislative Council
Norris accuses Morgan of jealously harming TVA case
Senator Norris told the Senate TVA attorneys refused to allow Chairman A. E. Morgan to testify in a federal suit brought by 18 private power companies, fearing he would throw the case. He cited Morgan’s jealousy toward Lilienthal and Morgan’s attempt to resign if Lilienthal were reconfirmed, noting sharp board tensions and a broader dispute within TVA.
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Senate Today
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Power Agency
Morgan
Chattanooga
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the Geneate
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Noreis
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Mixed Reactions to Peace or Fight Policy in England
London residents respond to Prime Minister Chamberlain s peace or we fight pledge with mixed views. Some applaud the hard line amid armament plans to back talks with dictators while others question the cost and purpose. A telegrapher and an office boy offer contrasting takes as public opinion shifts away from pacifism.
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Kader Winget
London
Chamberlain
Britain
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