Civilian Conservation Corps Proposed as Jobless Aid
President Roosevelt urged Congress to create a civilian conservation corps to provide forest jobs. He pledged to place 250,000 men to work by early summer if authorized within two weeks, plus grants to states for relief and a broad public works program. He called for a federal relief administrator to coordinate plans and noted funds remain available through May.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Civilian Conservation Corps
Prd
Action of Britain seen as blunder in Moscow
The British government breaks off trade talks with Soviet Russia prompting foreign comments on the pending trial of four Metropolitan-Vickers employees and 35 other suspects on espionage charges. Some see pressure for prisoners’ release, others fear a tougher Russian stance amid a decade-long electrical equipment contract.
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Moscow
Russia
England
Metropolitan- Vickers Company
Gentle spring chills Twin City banks reopen with record deposits
On Monday the first day of mild spring brought an unseasonable chill as Twin City state banks reopened. Central Savings Bank and Trust reported record deposits signaling strong public confidence, with the first customer identified as C. E. Faulk of Longview and Monroe.
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Twin City
Central Savings Bank and Trust Company
C. E. Faulk
Longview
Monroe
Peace Plan of Mussolini Tentatively Accepted
Paris reports a tentative acceptance of Mussolini's peace plan by Daladier and Boncour to Ramsay MacDonald and Sir John Simon at a British embassy conference. France seeks clear definitions of treaty revisions and equal treatment of Poland and the little Entente, with wider consultation on frontier changes. Daladier and Boncour see Mussolini's gesture as calming war nerves and support acceptance to safeguard France.
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Mussolini
Italy
Edouard Daladier
Joseph Paul Boncour
Ramsay MacDonald
Great Britain
John Simon
MacDonald
Sir John
Rome
Poland
Signor
France
Daladier
M. Paul Boncour
Ohio Valley Floods Rage Across Region
Flood waters from heavy rains push the Ohio River beyond banks across multiple states. Nine deaths reported as cities reinforce levees and prepare aid. National Guardsmen assist in Portsmouth Batavia and Manchester while Red Cross mobilizes resources and amphibious planes prepare for relief. Refugees face freezing conditions as shelters open.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Ohio Valley
Kentucky
Indiana
Wheeling
W. Va
Portsmouth
National
Batavia
Manchester
Washington
Red Cross
Huntington
Militant Germany proclaimed at Reichstag opening in Potsdam
In Potsdam the Reichstag opened in the Garrison church with President von Hindenburg and Adolf Hitler as key figures. The assembly, meeting after the March 5 elections, marked a militant mood. The Kaiser’s chair remained vacant as Hohenzollerns attended and salutes honored Imperial history.
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Germany
von Hindenburg
Adolf Hitler
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Senate Banking Committee Delays Steagall Bill Action
The Senate Banking Committee asks the Senate to postpone action on the Steagall bill allowing state banks to borrow from the Federal Reserve, while a subcommittee studies the Borah home loan bank repeal bill. Committee plans to reconvene Tuesday to examine both measures.
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Senate Banking Committee
Senate
Federal Reserve System
Fletcher
Steagall
House
Federal Reserve
Bastrop Postal Official Taken in Florida Arrest
Isaac C. Fife former Bastrop postmaster was arrested in Jacksonville Florida on charges of violating postal laws. He is being held pending federal action in Louisiana after an investigation showed a roughly 7800 dollar shortage at the Bastrop post office and a missing officials bundle containing about 3800 dollars was left behind.
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Isaac C. Fife
Bastrop
Jacksonville
Fla
E. J. Butler
United States
Associated Press
Louisiana
Fife
Football Official Shot By Son In Family Brawl
Dr. F A Lambert a well known football official and rules advisor was shot and fatally wounded by his son Samuel 17 during a family quarrel in Columbus Ohio The son said the shooting was accidental while Mrs Lambert claimed the husband was drinking and needed help after a choking incident The incident led to an emergency operation for Dr Lambert at a local hospital.
U S House Clears 3.2 Beer Measure After Senate Action
The U S House approved final passage of the 3.2 beer and wine bill amid a 13 year wets vs drys fight. No recorded vote. Rep Blanton spoke against. Senate earlier approved a wine by weight provision 43 to 36. The measure awaits presidential signature after timing questions on first sale dates.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
White House
Roosevelt
House
Blanton
Texas
Congress
Cullen
New York
Defense hints at use of third degree in Baillie Stewart case
London March 21 The defense in the Baillie Stewart court martial suggested that the third degree had been applied during questioning of Lieut Norman Baillie Stewart Seaforth Highlanders on charges of betraying army secrets to a foreign agent Lt Col F N Syms who led the preliminary inquiry denied any use of the third degree or even cross examination in the proceedings
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London
Norman Baillie- Stewart
Aldershot
Baillie Stewart
Seaforth Highlanders
F. N. Syms
Lieut
Baillie- Stewart
Syms
Ques
Cause of Death Sought in Nurse Bordelon Case
Alexandria La March 21 The parish coroner sought to fix the cause of death of Mrs E E Bordelon 24 year old trained nurse who died Monday from a bullet wound in the head Coroner Calhoun said a bullet found in the room may have passed through her head and struck the wall
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Alexandria
E. E. Bordelon
Calhoun
Louisiana approves $2 per barrel tax on beer and wine
In a special session the Louisiana legislature advanced bills repealing prohibition and imposing a $2 tax per barrel on beer and wine. The measure splits funds 80 percent to the state and 20 percent to parishes and municipalities to bolster the education fund. The house reconvenes at 2 pm and the senate at 8 pm to finalize action.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
House of Representatives
Senate
O. K. Allen
Allen
General Education
Waldo H. Dugas
Lafayette
Farm Bill Delay Shifts House Tactics
House leaders canceled any nightfall passage expectation for the farm relief bill and now anticipate approval on Wednesday. Speaker Rainey said four hours of debate would limit amendments as Republicans planned a pointed attack led by Snell after a meeting with minority leaders.
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Washington
House
Rainey
Snell
Agriculture Committee
Red Cross to take remaining stabilization wheat and cotton
Farm Board chairman Henry Morgenthau Jr announced the Red Cross will assume the balance of stabilization relief wheat by August 1 and cotton by October 31. Of totals authorized, 70,016,510 bushels of wheat and 295,580 bales of cotton have been delivered. disposal plans cover 10,119,371 bushels of wheat with the rest due soon. The transfer aims to prune the grain stabilization office to a skeleton operation.
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Washington
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Farm Board
Red Cross
Congress
Morgenthau
John Barton Payne
Grain Stabilization Corporation
Chicago
State Banks Reopen Unrestricted in Louisiana
Louisiana state banks, 151 institutions, are ordered to reopen fully Wednesday morning after declarations of fear and panic subsided. State Bank Commissioner J S Brock issued the proclamation superseding earlier restricted withdrawal orders and cites president's anti-hoarding stance as a condition.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
J. S. Brock
Brock
State Bank Department
United States
Spring Flood Fears Rise as Ohio River Tops Flood Stage
Associated Press reports rampant Ohio River floods and rising temperatures in other areas as spring-like weather arrives. Officials warn Mississippi flood levels could occur within 10 days. Milwaukee faces new snow risk with two deaths from shoveling fatigue and drifting obstructed work.
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Associated Press
Ohio River
Ohio
Mississippi
Milwaukee
Date Set for Sanity Hearing of W E Deckert
W E Deckert aged 29 charged in the Webster parish Springhill bank robbery will face a sanity hearing April 2. District Judge J F McInnish fixed the date after a plea of insanity was filed. judge may appoint a lunacy commission or hear evidence. The trial jury would decide sanity at the time of the robbery if the case goes to trial.
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Minden
W. E
Pliney) Deckert
Springhill
Webster Parish
J. F. McInnish
Deckert
Chairman Bratton Declares Group's Decision Unanimous
Chairman Bratton announced the group's decision as unanimous, signaling full consensus among members. The statement followed a lengthy discussion and reflected broad agreement on the proposed plan.
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Bratton
Senate committee orders further hearings on Overton-Lousiana race
Washington March 21 The senate special campaign funds committee decided to hold additional hearings into the 1932 Louisiana Democratic senatorial primary investigation. No date was set as Bratton noted hearings would occur in Washington and be delayed until emergency matters pass. The panel aims to probe excessive expenditures and Overton’s fitness after his defeat of Broussard, with support from Long. The panel reported funds of about 10 000 to 11 000 and did not plan to hire new counsel immediately.
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Washington
Senate
Special Campaign Funds Committee
Bratton
John H. Overton
Overton
Edwin S. Broussard
Long
Samuel T. Ansell
Ansell
John Holland
Teapot Dome
Louisiana
Howell
Nebraska
Democratic primary under way for fourth district attorney
Voters cast ballots Tuesday in the Democratic primary for district attorney of the fourth judicial district. Precinct totals reported at noon show activity across wards three and five with candidates J. B. Thornhill George Lester and Frank Hawthorne. Polls opened at 6 am and close at 7 pm.
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Fourth Judicial District
J. B. Thornhill
George Lester
Monroe
Frank Hawthorne
Bastrop
Janet Walker Weeps During Miami Divorce Hearing
Mrs Janet Walker testified about her marriage to former New York mayor, detailing separation in 1928 and his alleged abandonment. Master Dowdell adjourned the hearing with plans to issue recommendations to the circuit court, while attorney Benjamin Cohen noted no witnesses would be introduced.
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Miami
Fla
T. J. Cowdel
Janet Allen Walker
New York
Benjamin Cohen
Walker
Cannes
France
Dowdell
Florida
Ritz Carlton
Miami Beach
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