Florida ship canal probe dominates Senate actions
In Washington on March 17 a grand congressional session centered on the Florida ship canal with a $750,000 FCC probe of AT&T prompting testimony from top executives including president Water S. Gifford. Debate raged over war department funding and canal economics, while President Roosevelt marked his 31st wedding anniversary amid relief controversy and farm subsidy plans.
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Washington
Mar
Florida Ship Canal
Et Capital
Federal Communications Commission
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Water S. Gifford
War Department
Senate
Fletcher
D-Fla
Indictments Planned in Tennessee Gasoline Tax Fraud Scheme
District attorney general said state counsel advised indictments would be sought this week against nine people in a gasoline tax evasion scandal. The scheme used gasoline shipped as kerosene to defraud the state. immunity discussions center on a former state employee who assisted investigators. Indictments likely after grand jury, with a conference among Loser, special counsel, and the attorney general. Continued on page eight.
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Nashville
Macrih 7
Carlton Loser
Wneither Loser
Tennessee
Tasoline Tax Unit
McAlister
Loser
Roy H. Beeler
Jack Norman
Laser
Davidson
Sheriff Reports Killer Confesses Slaying in Alabama
Florence dispatch says deputy Ray Blakely reports Gillie Cobb, 28, confessed killing 70 year old Bill Brombley in Wayne county Tennessee hill country. Cobb says Brombley had threatened his life and he shot as Brombley approached his house with hands in pockets. Four others held in slaying in a residential section Sunday.
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Florence
Ala
Ray Blakely
Todas Gillie Cobb
Bill Brombley
Wayne County
Tennessee
Cobb
Brombley
Campaign money to be checked in new Senate inquiry
Washington March 1 Senate Democratic leaders discussed selecting a head for the committee that will investigate this year’s election expenditures. The panel is expected to probe campaign funds and possible use of relief funds for political purposes, with Hastings seeking explicit authorization for relief fund inquiries.
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Washington
Mar
Senate
Hastings
Soil subsidy plan delayed by congress gridlock
Washington reports delay threatens to stall the new soil conservation subsidy program as a Senate House conference ties up a farm relief appropriation of 440.9 million dollars. AAA officials seek a legal path to start before funds are released, with House and Senate conferees awaiting agreement before President Roosevelt’s southern fishing trip.
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Washington, Mar
Senate-House
AAA
Congres
House Appropriations
Senate
House
Glass Dval
Acelin
White House
Roosevelt
Illinois Primary Draws Attention to Electorate Split
Springfield Ul Mar 17 The Illinois primary on April 14 serves as a midwest barometer of Republican sentiment for a presidential candidate and gauges President Roosevelt support in Chicago and downstate. A bitter Democratic intra party clash over Governor Horner's bid for a second term pits him against Herman Bindesen backed by Cook County power brokers.
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Springfield
Mar
Illinois
Roosevelt
Chicago
Llinois
Henry Horner
Herman N. Bindesen
Poslh
Vote Missioner
Cook County Organization
Gilward Kelly
Patrick Nash
National Commritte Enasg
Horner
Rlepublican
Atlanta
Georgia
Eugene Talmadge
Marion Allen
Hugh Howell
Talmadge
Democratic Executive Committee
Annil Ih
Sldte
Supreme Court
Federal Reserve Heads Predict Deposit Increase
Washington march 17 144 presidents of Federal Reserve banks forecast a large increase in deposits reflected in commercial banking statements The report notes the new committee structure with regional bank presidents and seven governors to share policy oversight The change signals a broader, more unified approach to market operations and internal questions facing the system
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Freserve
Marely
Oeall
Bankinnal
Henerve
Bora Tealler
Bik
Vierr
Wo A
Herm Ny Heen
Calkins
Faur
Dearer
1. Parrison
New York
Moo Moning
Cleveland
G. Hi. Hamilton
Kanaas City
B.A. McKinney
Lidlan
Chicago
St. Louis
Reserve Board
Lia
Verdenal Tank
Phus
Sys
Senate Lobby Probe Seeks Telegrams in Hearst Case
Washington March 17 The Senate Lobby committee probes social lobbying by western railroad and power interests. testimony reveals guests hosted at a Portland area home where Congress members were entertained. Subpoenas tied to Hearst suit. Robert B. Smith names officials and a plan to repeal a long debated provision affecting railroads.
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Senate Lobby Committee
Western Railroad and Power Companies
Congress
William Handolph Hearst
Robert B. Smith
Portland
Ore
Black
Dalms
Hearst
Schwellenbach D-Wash
Am Rah
Senate
Smith
Tus
Seraghany Chevuphin
Cary
D-By
Wiesinger
Chark
Tda
Ind
Pentengill
Smith + Petting
National Conference of Investors
Eight Killed in Riots Across Spain Amid Political Strife
Eight persons died and many were wounded as clashes between left and right intensified after Premier Manuel Azana extended a national alarm. Bombings, lynchings, and gun battles erupted in Jaen, Jumilla, Mieres, and other provinces as both sides clashed during the new session of parliament. President Alcala Zamora contemplated resignation amid the unrest.
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Alexander H. Uhl
Associated Press
Madrid
Mar
Manuel Azana
Fed
Azana
Spain
Niceto Alcala Zamora
Society of Jesus
Priega de Cordoba
Senorita
Gloria Torres
Jaen
Provence
Kentucky budget action targets hospital system rebuild
In Frankfort on March 17 the special legislature debated Fred Wallis plan to fund a $10.5 million overhaul of the Kentucky State hospital system with major WPA support. A $4.57 million boost to the Welfare Department would lift the total welfare budget to $6.09 million, with increased pensions and aid. The plan, drafted with state officials and lawmakers, aims to shape the budget and grant the governor authority to adjust spending to match revenue, with a tax session anticipated next week.
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Frankfort
Fred Wallis
Public Welfare
Kentucky
Wallis
WPA
New Fond
Ciev
AL Be Cian Fer
Sewell
Redes
Miyerx
Wienucus
Chandler
Vians
Lin
U Wits
Shrine Burned Fire Destroys Coughlin Shrine in Royal Oak
Fire destroyed Father Charles E. Coughlin's original shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak Michigan. The new half million dollar shrine remained intact. Loss estimated at 40000 due to faulty wiring. Firefighters aided by Birmingham crews contained blaze. Nuns saved sacred items. Fire observed around 1:30 am with efforts by priest and sexton. Continues.
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Royal Oak
Mich
Charles E. Coughlin
Father Coughlin
Birmingham
James
Liltle Flower Covent
Smoki
She All
Wiansy Currier
Sexton
Aimes
New Deal Laws Again In The Courts Holding Co Act Cited
A 1930s era report notes the Roosevelt administration facing challenges over the Holding Company Act and securities regulation. The piece references court actions in Baltimore and Charlotte, with officials debating enforceability and the reach of intrastate versus interstate business rules under federal securities oversight.
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Holding CO. Act
Kirwan
Federal District
Baltimore
Ate Penis
Charlotte
N.C
Securities Commission
Hitler to send Ribbentrop to League council talks
Germany will be represented at the League of Nations council by Joachim von Ribbentrop, Hitler’s top diplomat, as Berlin accepts the council’s invitation amid a Rhine land crisis and Locarno tensions. Bruce, Hoesch, and officials coordinate the response while Paris and London weigh peace proposals and enforcement of the Locarno pact.
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Charles P. Nutter
Associated. Frean
London
Hitler
League of Nations Council
Rhineland
League
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Germany
Great Britain
France
League of Nations
Council
St. James’ Palace
Lacague
von Ribbenees
von Hoesch
St. James Palace
Stanley M. Bruce
League Council
Ambrigador von Hoesch
Bruce
Berlin
Melvin K. Whitesfather
Associated Press
Sta
Foreign Office
J. A. C. Avenol
Are League
Telegraph
Adolf Hitler
Wmitler
Foreign Minister Meeting Hints at Allied Policy Shift
The article reports on an audience between Foreign Minister Flandin and Jean de Vandenberg, noting hopes for a closer alliance with Britain. It suggests uncertain prospects for united action and mentions potential economic sanctions. Continued discussion and coverage are promised on page eight.
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Mareh
Pronesores
Pierre Isvienne Hlandin
Edward Wytad
Britany
T He Audienes
Freeh
Saia
Jelandin
Veris
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