Tax Bill Nears Passage With Heaviest Peace Time Levy
The $1.119 billion budget balancing tax bill, the heaviest peace time levy in U.S. history, moves toward passage in Congress. The conference report, after 13 hours of work, faces quick ratification amid disputes over electricity taxes, income and corporate rates, and various excises affecting tariffs, autos, and sport events.
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United Press
Washington
White House
House
Senate
Congress
Conference Committee
Charles R. Crisp
Ways and Means
James EB. Watson
Millard’ Tydings
Dem
Hoover
Gandhi Plans Rejected by London Committee
London reports say a British Indian franchise committee rejected Gandhi’s plan for a responsible government in India. It proposed special provisions for women and the untouchables, while Gandhi’s nationalist group did not cooperate with the inquiry led by Lord Lothian after a three month, 7689 mile tour of India.
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London
M. K. Gandhi
Indian Franchise Committee Today
India
Gandhi
Mahatma’s Party
Lord Lothian
Suits Filed In District Court
Summary lists two divorce actions in district court. Josephine Faulconer Lord sues Llewellyn Lord for divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty. two minor children, no community property. Decree granted by Judge William E. Orr June 1 1932. Floss D Sheridan sues Ross G Sheridan for divorce on desertion. no children, no community property. Proceedings note attorneys and marriage details. Also includes a political text on tax measures and an advertisement for work shoes at Tog Gerry.
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Josephine Faulconer Lord
Llewellyn Lord
Wayne
Pennsylvania
Leo A
Frank McNamee, Jr
J. R. Lewis
William E. Orr
Floss D. Sheridan
Ross G. Sheridan
Vancouver
Washington
C. D. Breeze
McGraw Resigns as Giants Manager After 30 Years
John J. McGraw steps down from managing the New York Giants due to illness after 30 stormy years in which he won ten pennants. He will serve as vice president and general advisor while Memphis Bill Terry takes over as manager as the Giants struggle in last place.
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Jack Cuddy
United Press State
New York
John J. McGraw
Napoleon
New York Giants
Memphis
Bill” Terry
McGraw
Giants
Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies
Bill Terry
Coast League Hall of Fame Mentions and Season Stats
The text praises Terry as a top fielder and strong hitter, notes a 1930 NL batting title at .401, and recalls Chick Hafey’s narrow 1931 win. It highlights his 341 season average, his selection as manager for game knowledge and personality, and lauds John McGraw as the defining figure of baseball. It then lists game box scores for Hollywood vs Missions and Oakland vs Portland with pitchers and run totals.
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Terry
Chick Hatfey
John Joseph McGraw
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Ford
McGraw
King Tut Knocks Out Burns In Third Round Fight
King Tut of Minneapolis stops Frankie Burns of Milwaukee in the third round at Stevens Point in a 10 round bout. The early finish followed a right swing that also felled Petrolle and Townsend in earlier fights. Burns was stopped as King Tut dominated from the start.
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Stevens Point
Wis
King Tut
Minneapolis
Frankie Burns
Milwaukee
Burns
Billy Petrolle
Billy Townsend
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Tom Tyler
Andy Clyde
Oswald
Mt. Frisco
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RHE
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Lieber
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Ricci
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Portland
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Read
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Fitzpatrick
Sacramento
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Seattle
Heart Whitehead
California
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Salvo
Wirts
and Bottarini
Jimmy Evans
Los Angeles
Whitehead
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Ira Earl
Airdome Theater
United States
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Joe Glick
Brooklyn
Jackie Purvis
Indianapolis
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