New Taxes for State Studied by Committee
Nashville reports legislative finance committee to consider sweeping revenue measures. Proposals include raising the excise tax, adding an amusement tax, and adjusting county funding by population, with salary changes for first class officers and potential revenue from alcohol and retail taxes. Leaders debate timing as sessions push toward Monday votes.
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Nashville
Legislative Finance Committee
Tod
Aife
Coun
Pope
Tran Siti
Lye
Urewsh
Phair
Janine
Gomati
Weather Outlook Warns of Rain and Strong Winds
A fragmented weather notice indicates rain and gusty winds across parts of Virginia and Kentucky. Forecast calls for rapid changes late Wednesday into Thursday with potential for isolated showers and cooler temperatures in the extreme west.
Burial of Negro 'Lawd' Today at St Edmund's Church
A silent crowd of about 29 000 gathered outside St Edmund's Church for the burial of Rich 1 and Beyry 'Harrisos, "De Lawd" in the play Green Pastures. Bishop George Craig Stewart conducted the last blessing after the rector Rev Samuel J. Martin led the burial service.
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Cuticacg
Marcel J Py
St. Edmund’s
Ikgopal Church
Beyry ‘Harrisos
de Lawd
Green Pastures
George Craig Stewart
Episcopal
Chicego
Rt. Edmund's
Samuel J. Marstin
Inundation Fells on Ric Farm Lands Near Monette
Residents near Monette Arkansas report floodwater from the Yona river swelling will spill over into fields and threaten hundreds of acres. Authorities move to shore up dikes as thousands of residents evacuate and a detention of 750 convicts is mentioned in a related rustling of river safety efforts.
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Fost Valles
Sui
St. Muanigis
Monette
Ark
Teowike
Parchomuy
Mies
Elovels
Tennessee education budget proposed cuts spark debate
Tennessee faces a treasury deficit and needs 2.5 million dollars yearly for relief. A joint finance committee targets the University of Tennessee and normal schools for cuts while seeking new tax sources. The plan would suspend normals in Memphis Murfreesboro Chattanooga and Johnson City for two years and halve the university appropriation, leaving only one normal college in operation under state plans.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessea
University of Tennessee
Normal Schools
Memphis
Mur
Freeshore
Cherksville
Johnson City
Polytechnic Institute
Cockeville
Statton—An College
Pauze
Richberg Seeks Shift in Public Tone in Radio Speech
Donald Richberg urged a progressive national movement in a Washington Evening Star Radio Forum. He blasted the old guard and the destroyers, warned against sensational headlines, and argued publishers serve public wants while urging business and politics to lead with constructive news.
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Washington
Donald Brichberg
Hig Aid Bass
Jehnsen
Seyen
Hues Long
Charles F. Coughlin
Washington Evening Star
Coul
Old Guard
Wreock
Deposed governor fights conviction from prison
A former governor, deposed and confined, continues to challenge a federal conviction. The court record notes a $10,001 fine and a 15 month sentence while the official argues the prosecution was driven by political opponents. The figure stresses the governor’s claim of wrongful prosecution and his claim of public service.
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Warehoft
Seliatat
Oman
Feduy
Daderal
Aalst
Politicad
Luis
Ted
Lhe
Vibbin
State Cimenit Court
Oapprids
Ble
Kingfish to Take Band to Gotham
Huey Long plans to take Louisiana State University band and student body to New York for the Manhattan-L. S. U. football game on October 13. He proposed a $20 round trip rate from Baton Rouge, recalling last year’s $7 Nash ville special to Nashville events and promising to pursue a similar fare for students.
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Baton Rouge
Huey Long
New York
Louisiana State University
Long
Washington
Vanderbilt
Dha
King
Nashville
Bonus Payment Debated Amid Roosevelts Plans
Senate debates a $2,000,000,000 relief and work fund package as administration spokesmen express confidence in defeating proposed cuts. Roosevelt opposes some funding methods while leaders anticipate long hours of discussion with amendments pending and continuation on page eight.
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JO P
Espindl
Roosevelt
Senate
Roosuvel
Ihwes
WinsonrAran Legion
Ings-Cochran
Showdown in Ohio over relief charge rift
Grand jury inquiry in Columbus probes Federal Relief Administrator Hopkins charges against Governor Davey’s campaign funds. Officials from Attorney General Bricke and Franklin County prosecutor Youkins said evidence supported action. Dayton attorney Canny leads probe on potential federal statute violations amid political feuding.
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Columbus
Mar
L. Hopkins
In L. Davey
Jimeston
Hoplans
John W W. Bricke
Donald J. Youkins
Franklin
Hoskins
Franklin County
Thuy x ‘ ‘Kul
U.S
Francis Canny
Dayton
Ihe Aketry
Teskins
Francis W. Poulson
Democratic Executive Committee
Poulson
Martin L. Davey
Harry L. Hopkins
Ohio
Senate
Davey
Court rules Lyon County Judge in Sullivan case
Nashville March 1 The state Supreme Court affirmed W D Lyon’s right to hold the Sullivan county County Judge office. The decision rejects Joseph A Caldwell former County Chairman, noting Caldwell’s 1938 appointment and 1945 statutory changes creating County Judge. Justice D W DeHaven wrote the opinion explaining Caldwell’s reservations and that 1935 reforms removed the office from colorable challenge.
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State Supreme Court
Lyon
Sullivan Co
Nashville
W. DR. Lyon
Sullivan County
Josepha. Caldwell
John RB. Todd, Jr
Brack R. Sams
D. W. DeHaven
DeHaven
Cadwell
W. D. Lyon
Uwell
Supreme Court
Caldwell
Yas
Belgian Premier and Cabinet Quit
Brussels report says Premier Georges Theunis's cabinet resigned amid internal controversy over whether to remain on the gold standard with France the Netherlands and Switzerland. Theunis denied leaving gold and defended Belgium's exchange policy while officials cited economic strategies and Belgian-American ties as stabilizing factors.
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Brussels
Mer
Georges Theunis
Stendard
France
Netherlands
Switzerland
Theunis
Amies Shorty
Belgium
Ansidas
Ma Lending Econdiis
Plan Prosecution In Student Hazing In Arkansas
In Little Rock Arkansas prosecutors plan to discuss charging Sher man Thomas a member of Delta Kappa for mixing a silver nitrate solution used in a fraternity initiation that seriously injured seven youths. Parents split on pursuing charges while authorities say they will follow expressed wishes. Doctors fear permanent scarring to the victims. Delta Kappa said all initiates share responsibility and will cover hospital costs.
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Little Rock
Ark
Cel I R. Allen
Lloyd
Sherman Thomas
Milton McLees
Pat. Meharty
McLees
Col. Allen
Thomas
Deltas Kappa Fraternity
Uleu
England plans to consult US on war threat
French disapproval of Britain's note to Germany grew as Ambassador Corbin met Sir John Simon. British policy may hinge on talks with Hitler and a possible Paris route to Berlin. French quarters criticized the note as weak and lacking League of Nations references.
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England
London
Germany
Andre Carlos Corbin
France
Pont Simon
Great Britain
United States
John
Paris
Berlin
League of Nations
Germann
Aviation Iinister
John Simon
Britain
Reichfuehrer
Hitler
Wreoatry
Industrial Draft Urged by Group in War Profit Probe
John T Flynn told the Senate munitions committee that a drastic wartime industrial draft backed by a constitutional amendment could curb profits. He urged limiting industry salaries to 30000 a year and taxing away profits above three percent to prevent inflation and future war costs. The group criticized Colt’s Arms for alleged NRA labor violations as part of the critique.
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Preston L.urover
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Munitions Committee
John T. Flynn
Nye
R-Ind
NRA
Flyns
Fortune in Jewels Returned to Police in Coral Gables
Jewelry valued between 185000 and 250000 was recovered after an anonymous tip to a beach hotel. Mrs Margaret Bell once wore four pearl necklaces and four rings along with a platinum and diamond bracelet at Hialeah Park. Two New York men, Charles Call and Nicholas Monton, are held on $50000 bonds awaiting trial on grand jury charges.
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Miami
Bach
Max
Margaret Bell
New York
Deucelive
Eugene BE. Bryaant
Insurance Company
Bryant
Mrs. Bell
Margaret Hawkesworth
Popular Society
Dan
Cer
Harry Content
Coral Gables
Hialeah Park
Charles Call
Nicholas Monton
Rumors Fly as Berlin Tests Reichs Air Power
A Berlin air maneuver by a large German force marks the first such display since World War I as Reichsführer Hitler proclaims Germany is rearmed and plans to ignore Versailles limits. Officials reject German-Japanese alliance rumors while signaling further Rhineland demilitarization steps. Britain and the United States weigh protests and strategic consequences.
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Berlin
Germany
France
Kerli
Hermann Wilhelm Gouring
von Richthofen
Red Knight
Coering
Goering Hmself
Jo Flect
Foreign Office
America
Japan
Molvst
Amidor William EK
Doce
Great Britain
Rhineland
Mscow Radio Sixting
Ceveral Sadao Araki
Wen
Rleichswehr Rus
Tag of
Russia
China
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