Senate bloc plans own tax program if Roosevelt fails to act
A Senate bloc led by Harrison of Mississippi vows to draft a new business tax plan unless President Roosevelt orders revision of current levies. The group cites repeal of the undistributed profits tax, a flat 18 percent corporation tax, broader loss allowances, and continued favors for small firms as needed to spur business.
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Philadelphia G Man head urged FBI aid in vast insurance murder ring
Judge Harry S. McDevitt broadcast the scale of Philadelphia’s insurance murder racket, asking J Edgar Hoover to come for a personal survey. He cited the first Petrillo trial and said scores of deaths were linked to the syndicate, urging expanded investigation.
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J. Edgar Hoover
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WPA
Unclear Crime Toll Grows as Investigation Proceeds
The report notes 50 known dead with the total possibly exceeding 100 as authorities hold 24 in custody. The FBI has not entered the case, while J Edgar Hoover promises prompt consideration of any Philadelphia aid requests.
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F.B.I
Hoover
Philadelphia
Terrace system helps crop yields in semi arid Texas fields
Abilene May 16 The Spur experiment station demonstrates a syrup pan inspired terracing method that conserves water by turning runoff into a slow criss cross flow across fields. A 120 acre field benefits from runoff diverted from a 1200 acre watershed increasing water travel distance from one mile to six miles.
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Tex
Texas
Oklahoma
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New Mexico
R. E. Dickson
Spur
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Crop water conservation boosts yields in dry years
Dickson states the system adds over four inches of rainfall equivalent per year, lifting hay yields from 554 to 1819 pounds per acre. Cotton lint yield gains of 816 pounds per acre come from conserving 2.22 inches of water annually using syrup pan and other methods, with eight years of no short crops reported.
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Dickson
Farley Sees Democratic Victory Possibility in 1940
Postmaster General James A. Farley visiting Topeka Kansas expresses optimism about Democratic prospects in 1940. He predicts wins in the South border states New York Massachusetts California Washington and possibly more. He credits a coming rebound to the party and notes Cordell Hull as a strong presidential candidate faced with trust from the people.
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Topeka
James A. Farley
Kansas
Farley
New York
Massachusets
California
Washington
Cordell Hull
Hull
Postmaster General Signals Eased Immediate War Risk
The post master general stated that the chances of immediate war in Europe are lessening, reflecting a sense of reduced urgency in the foreign situation. The remark suggests a potential softening of tensions and slower-than-expected moves toward conflict.
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Europe
Burglary suspect ligatures loot from Axel Gidlof home
Seattle on May 16 reports a burglar who entered the Axel Gidlof residence failed to spend his loot. He possessed a 1000 mark note dated 1910 and 150 dollars in confederate currency and an 1800 Rhode Island note but passed a valuable watch and a camera.
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Seattle
Axel Gidlof
Rhode Island
Fifty One In Band Sign Up For Douglas County Work
Douglas County Junior Band director James Van Dyck announced 51 young musicians have enrolled for summer work with the band. A few more names may be added before Friday’s deadline, and the unit will perform at Lawrence Liberty Memorial High School May 27 during rural school graduation exercises.
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James van Dyck
Douglas County
Lawrence Liberty Memorial High School
van Dyck
Three of Ten Unemployed Youth Figures Cited
Howard M. Bell of the American Youth Commission reported at the Boys' Clubs of America convention that three of every ten youths who completed schooling were totally unemployed. He said those employed earned an average weekly wage.
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New York
Howard M. Bell
American Youth Commission
United States
Bell
Boys’ Clubs of America
Youth views on economy and work reveal wages and jobs
A commission survey shows 18-dollar wage relevance and 43 percent in dead end jobs. Four percent of 20 000 youths want a new economic system, while over 90 percent see government as responsible for employment and higher wages. Forty percent of married youths live with relatives for economic reasons. May heat in Lewiston Idaho hit 100, raising crop and forest fire risks.
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Commission
Bell
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