Finance Group Studies Plans to Help Budget and Tax Proposals
A Nashville report details legislative committees reviewing general appropriations and proposed new taxes to balance the budget. The analysis shows conditions for two years of reduced expenditures and potential fees redirected to the public fund, with support and opposition from key lawmakers and governors.
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Nashville
Mar
Willem J. Ponder
Gy Bas
Pagdor
Wally
Willer
Haynes
Ib Ito
Thignes
McAhsey
Fieigle
Wowld
Riots in Harlem Lead to Arrests and Vandalism
chaotic Harlem riot disrupts streets as police arrest hundreds after shops are looted and windows smashed. officers claim incitement and misreporting trigger unrest, with injuries and fires noted as crowds clash near storefronts and sirens fill the area.
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New York
Mar
Shu
Harlem
Sulia
Nin
Battle worst flood ever to drench South
MEMPHIS March 29 One of the worst Mississippi valley tributary floods in years endangered communities as national guardsmen army engineers convicts Red Cross workers and volunteers fought the rising waters General Bailey B Ferguson of the Mississippi river commission announced plans to recommend a 50 million dollar reserve system of dams and reservoirs across seven sites in the Coldwater Tallahatchie and related basins to curb future floods.
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Memphis
National
Red Cross
Mississippi Valley
Bailey B. Ferguson
Mississippi River Commission
Vicksburg
Miss
Washington liquor board posts first year profits and future outlook
Olympia dispatch reports Washingtons liquor board earned 1.79 million in 1934, with projected 1935 net over 2.0 million. Dividends split 70 percent to state general fund and pension, 30 percent to cities and counties for roads and schools. State stores sell gin Scotch and wine at low prices to curb bootleggers while noting strict enforcement. Beers and wines sold by state and licensed outlets. factory for own gin not used.
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Olympia
Wash
Washington
Liquor Board
Regy
Luther BE. Gregory
Unis
General Fund
George Washington
California
Nation Out of Low Mood as Taxes Paid Says Speaker Burns
Speaker Burns argued the nation is out of its funk as tax payments rise and business improves. Democrats noted early tax receipts for the first 16 days of Nat 191 show a strong revenue path, with internal revenue figures up about 28 percent from last year and projected monthly totals above 300 million dollars.
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Burns
Berns
Congress
Sant Tul
Washington
Inter
Pacar
Berry broke doctor sues Berry broke doctor sues
Los Angeles March 20 Noah Beery once top billed villain and high paid actor was sued for non payment of a $2000 medical bill by Dr. Ross Moore. Beery stated in court papers he has no funds for living expenses and cannot pay his debts including hotel costs and legal fees. His wife was named in the suit and he says eight years of separation.
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Los Angeles
Noah Beery
Beery
Ross Moore
East
Wan
Ohim
Adder
Mayors Tour Florida To Boost Tourism
Seventeen East Tennessee mayors depart Knoxville by bus for a ten day tour of Florida's major cities to study tourism handling and recreational facilities. They will distribute literature and encourage Florida tourists to visit East Tennessee and local attractions like the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Norris Dam. The route runs west along the coast to Tallahassee and back up the east coast, with a luncheon in Tallahassee including Governor David Shultz, Commissioner Nathan Meyer, and Mayor Leonard Wesson.
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Knoxville
Mar
East Tennessee
Florida
East Tenness
Ile
Frorida
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Norris Dam
J. E. Goad
Tallahassee
David Shaltz
Apriculture
Nathan Meye
Leonard Wesson
Louisiana seeks giant PWA loan for Charity Hospital
Huey Long era plans to secure federal funds for a vast Charity Hospital expansion in New Orleans. Attorney General Portera seeks court action to test state laws as construction would raze existing buildings and add a central skyscraper forming an H shape with bed capacity up to 1900. The plan includes LSU medical center and a 4 million dental and pharmacy unit.
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Huey Long
Charity Hospital
Alfred Danziger
Danziger
Public Works Administration
Gastnn L. Porterta
Civil District Court
TWA
Nat W. Bond
PWA
Ath Center
Louisiana State University Medioa Center
Louisiana State University Medioa Center and Eqnstruction
L. S. U. Dental and
Washington debates action as Germany arms breach looms
March 29 report from Washington shows Roosevelt aides split on protesting Germany's arming while lawmakers push bills to expand U S military strength afloat on land and in air. Some officials favor formal representations. others fear entangling the United States in European trouble. No direct Reich communication had been sent.
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United States
Washington
Roosevelt
Germany
America
House
Reich
O Als
Capitol Hi
Coercion Charged In Dip Fraternity Initiation
In Little Rock on March 20, a Delta Kappa fraternity initiation left seven pledges injured and led Paul Myers father ND Myers to accuse members of coercion to prevent disclosure. He said his son was terrified, urged to remain silent, and warned of killing if he spoke further. Frances Myers, 17, witnessed a fraternity visitor criticize Paul and the press while urging silence. A school board inquiry into high school fraternities and sororities was considered.
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Little Rock
Act
J—A Delta Kepps
ND. Myers
Paul Myers
Hlm
Ailsa Part Myers
Myers
Paul
LaFollette Tries To Increase Ante In Senate Debate
March 20 report notes Senate rejection of a large work fund renewal as administration and teachers rally to defeat a motion to boost the figure. Senator LaFollette backs a higher sum while Clarence Darrow headlines Capitol hearings, skewering the NRA before the Senate Finance Committee.
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Washington
Senate
LaFortlette
Clarence Darrow
Capitol
NRA
Senate Finance Committee
Farley May Get Chance to Crack Down on Huey
Postmaster General Farley may act against Senator Mary Long over alleged misuse of the congressional franks. A Justice Department letter claims Long's aide sent Share Our Wealth material via free postage to Graydon Stetson in Boston. Postal officials note most errors are clerical and penalties exist but rarely halt postage.
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Huey
Washington
Chance Soo
Mary Long
Long
Share Our Wealth Society
Congressional Frank
Graydon Stetson
Boston
Mays
Post Office Department
Justice Department
Stetson
Curamings
Cummings
Postoffice
Congressional
Bonus Issue Near Vote Plans New Currency
Washington reports a $2 006 billion bonus issue moved toward a vote as the House debated payment methods. Rep Batman urged a plan to pay veterans with new currency, while Sen Vinson warned the Palihat plan may fail in the Senate and touted treasury bonds as an alternative. Rep Andrews proposed government bonds for bonus certificates, emphasizing White House stance and practical results for veterans.
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Washington
Batman
D-Tex
Vinson
Treasury
Rep
Andrews
R-Ny
Veteraen
Andrew
Souths gray clad warriors may have reunion this year
Confederate veterans, now few in number, hoped for a reunion after failed efforts in Piorkla and other South cities. Mississippi Governor Cooner planned a $5000 appropriation to fund the gathering in New Orleans, with preparations underway and estimates placing attendance near 1000 veterans and overall costs between 15000 and 20000.
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South
Nashvilly
Mer
Piorkla
Southland
Jackson
Miss
New Orleans
Kenneth Cooner
Mississippi
Britain France Italy Agree On Preliminary Berlin Talks
The Associated Press reports Britain France and Italy agreed on a joint conference preliminary to Sir John Simon and Anthony Eden’s visit to Berlin to discuss with Hitler. France protests Germany’s rearmament and seeks a League council investigation, while Roosevelt hints at a broader Good Neighbor role. Berlin shows military displays as public opinion reacts.
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Associated Press
Great Britain
France
Italy
John Simon
Anthony Eden
Jord
Berlin
Hitler
Germany
League of Nations Council
Geneva
Council of the
League of Nations
Washington
Roosevelt
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United States
Breuzberg
Ote
Paris
London
Daun
Moscow
Pravda
Russia
Jk Flaty
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