Buckner tied to Loretta Young letters in Philippine scheme
Testimony shows Buckner and associates sought funds for a Buckner trip to the Philippines with claims of Philippine officials backing bonds. Turner and Hyde allegedly pitched a $6,0000,000 to $7,000,000 windfall with Quezon to influence bond redemption. Morgan testified about the scheme and ties to Buencamino. In the U.S. context, a separate note records fires destroying several schoolhouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
Liddle
Turner
Buckner
Ace Miss Young
Morgan
Marshall
Grant
Miriam Hopkins
Bing
Bill
Miss Young
Edhan Morgan
John Stuart Hyde
Philippines
Manuel Quezon
Philippine
Felipe Buencamino
Philippine Lemslator
Quezon
Buencamino
Buckner, Turner and Hyde
Thanking Friends for Sympathy After Mother's Passing
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude for expressions of sympathy, flowers, and deeds received after the loss of their beloved mother. Special thanks to Mr. Gibson of the Alvis Hotel for room use and to all who showed love and devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gibson
Alvis Hotel
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Malaria Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as an effective malaria medicine. It claims to combat infection in the blood and relieve chills and fever, noting tasteless quinidine and iron and suitability for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
No Title Provided. Army Mobilization Remarks Highlight Balance With Civil Authority
Johnson warns against military overreach in wartime planning noting 70 000 items needed for the army and 3 700 with special problems. He stresses officers fight near the front and remain subordinate to civil authority, praising a "sound industrial mobilization program" as essential for national defense and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Johnson
America
House Passes Tax Revision Bill With Multiple Provisions
The measure speeds through the House detailing changes to corporate taxation. It introduces an 18 per cent flat tax for profits over 25 thousand dollars, maintains 12 1 2 to 16 per cent rates for smaller corporations, and allows two year loss carryovers. It also permits higher stock valuations for capital stock and excess profits taxes for 1939 and 1940.
Fiscal policy provisions on capital losses and corporate debt relief
The text outlines changes to corporate tax rules allowing nonprofit and listed holdings to deduct excess capital losses over gains. It proposes full deduction of capital losses on assets held over 18 months and offset rules for shorter holdings. It also discusses allowing financially distressed corporations to retire debt below par without tax on the discount and preserving certain 3 cent postage and excise taxes on various goods and services.
Roosevelt backs changes to relief bill on WPA board and funds
President Roosevelt on Capitol Hill said to favor two major changes in the house relief bill. He seeks elimination of a proposed three man WPA board and removal of the $125 000 000 earmark for public works. The views were stated after a conference with Senator Byrnes and WPA administrator Harrington.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Capitol Hill
Byrnes
South Carolina
E. C. Harrington
WPA
Famed social worker dies after long career in reform
Obituary notes the death of a renowned social worker who led U S delegations to the Pan American Child Welfare Congress in 1935 and the 1937 Geneva International Labour Conference. She authored books on immigration and edited the Social Service Review and is survived by relatives in Grand Island Nebraska. A note adds that British greyhound racing has 30 million pounds invested.
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National Conference of Social Work
United States
Pan-American Child Welfare Congress
Mexico City
International Labor Conference
Geneva
Social Service Review
Massachusetts
Dr. Abbott
Grand Island
Neb
Chicago
University of Chicago
Immigrant Protective League
Hull House
Arthur G
Othaman A. Abbott
Elizabeth
Flood Devastates Texas Towns and Halts Transport
Widespread floods in Colorado City Snyder and Brownwood drive 40 to 50 homes under water, wash away structures, and halt highway and rail traffic. A large oil refinery east of Colorado City is inundated while 300 people seek higher ground in Snyder. No deaths reported. Red Cross aid mobilizes as forecasters warn of continued heavy rain over central and west Texas.
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Colorado City
Snyder
Scurry County
American Legion Hall
Robert T. Bridge
Red Cross
Abilene
Dallas
United States
Jos. L. Cline
Texas
Jim Ned Creek
Brownwooda
Colorado
Lake Brownwood
Brownwood
Weather Bureau
Central
West Texas
J. C. Smyth
Green Opposes Totalitarians in AFL Speech
Green asserts against totalitarianism to abolish strikes and surrender freedom for autocratic control. He says democracy requires accepting freedom of action and warns workers to act wisely to avoid industrial strife while balancing public interest with other considerations.
Replanting 125 Potatoes After Dark Deputies Flash Lights
Scranton students in a marriage course at Scranton Keystone College were asked in an exam what makes a happy home. One student answered that everyone in the family wants to wash the dishes. In Kansas City a car collision halted a pursuit as bullets were prevented by the crash. In Alton a wrecker freed a 1500 pound horse from a 40 foot well after hours of effort.
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Scranton
Scranton-Keystone College
Kansas City
Harry Nesbit
Ralph Parr
Nesbit
Alton
Virgil Hoffstetter
Hoffstetter
One Term for President Demanded in 1940 Debate
The discussion centers on a six-year presidential term a lawmaker argue would curb presidential power and political machine building. Burke cites Jeffersonian and Jacksonian ideals while noting current expansive public works and jobs. Senator Wiley backs a six-year term. Senator Vandenberg signals support for a single-term pledge if 1940 GOP nominee agrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tioning Ickes
Republican Party
Burke
Congress
Vandenberg
Michigan
Wiley
Wisconsin
Mystery Cloaks Escape and Murder Case Recap
Ellen Richards 23 of Cincinnati is sentenced for robbery. Velma West pleads guilty to second degree murder and faces five years to life after admitting she killed her husband Thomas Edward West on December 7 1927. Velma’s mother Mrs Bert Van Woert discusses lack of safety as the family endures public stares. The article notes Yap Islands local money uses round flat stones with poles through their centers.
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Ellen Richards
Cincinnati
Reilley
West
Perry
Bert van Woert
Cleveland
Velma
Naquin Tells Board Story Of Squalus Disaster
Naquin described the Squalus wreck and the long hours before rescue. He disputed a history of valve trouble, said the induction valve had been disassembled and reassembled, and noted 10 dives since without incident. He claimed an exceptional crew and spoke of his career and the May 23 1949 trial dive.
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Naquin
Submarine Command
Sculpin
Board of Inquiry
Sandwich spread for toast with tomato slices and pickles
Spread sandwich paste on tomato slices and brown them. Place on hot buttered toast and serve with salad dressing and pickles.
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Fred Harman
Ryder
Loretta Young
Hinton
U. S
HOUSE
Isc
Louisiana
American Brewing Company
New Orleans
Miami, Fla
Granite City
Mum
L. B. Faulk
Memorial Home
Forsythe Park
C. Tornatore
M. Abraham
Cecil Atkins
H. L. Stamers
C. M. Mitchell
Ed Apperson
H. B. McClendon
Ernest D. Holloway
Sam Rubin
C. B. Braun
Joe Nelson
Carter
Green
Motor Age Rescue
Yap
South Seas
Twin City
Wood St
Monroe
Mary Moses
Peacock
San Francisco
Sunset Limited
Argonaut
Pacific
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Rowston
San Prancisco
Southern Pacific
Eee Beane
T L. A. Veatey
Beeond & Casson Ste
Alexandria, la
Kentucky
Brown Forman Distillery CO
Louisville
Monbor
Lil North
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