Roosevelt Seen As Master Howe Reveals Survey
Amarillo editor Gene Howe reports a survey showing President Roosevelt as having complete mastery of the nation and naming Eleanor Roosevelt as the top adviser. Howe contrasts his list with James Gerard's bankers and industrialists dominated roster.
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Jim Farley
Hugh Johnson
Rex Tugwell
Frances Perkins
George Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Mussolini
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Stalin
Hitler
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Frances L. Perkins
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Rivers Daily Stages Flood Present 24-Hour Stage
The Rivers Daily reports a 24 hour stage change as flood conditions evolve. Officials warn residents along the river of rising water levels and potential evacuation needs.
Crawfish License Bill Sparks Laughter in Louisiana House
In Baton Rouge on May 22 the Louisiana House heard a bill by Representative Jimmy Burns to end crawfish license fees and cut soft shell crab licenses from ten to two dollars. The measure, backed by Long-Allen allies, drew laughter despite its serious aim to aid south Louisiana crawfish catchers.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
U. S
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St. Tammany
South Louisiana
Rupert Peyton
Caddo
United We Stand Origin Traced to Morris Quote
In a local quest for the source of the phrase United we stand divided we fall Jes Ramblin' traces the attribution to George P Morris author of The Flag of Our Union from J K Hoyts Encyclopedia of Practical Quotations. A sidebar notes the Stubbs Fountain plan design and a humorous mother son exchange ending with an obscenity remark.
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J. K. Hoyt
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Catholic Priests Flee Sonora Under Mexican Governor Order
Catholic priests fled from Sonora toward the United States under an order from Governor Rodolfo Elias Calles. Reports say religious services ended in Sonora churches as many were closed, with Calles stating the rule enforces the 1917 constitution requirement that ministers be Mexican citizens.
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Mexico
United States
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Tucson
Rioting Flares At City Market In Minneapolis
Rioting erupted at the Minneapolis city market as striking truck drivers and supporters clashed with police. Dozens were injured, with 18 special officers among the wounded. windows were shattered and ambulances hauled victims to hospitals.
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Minneapol is Riot Police Block 2500 Striking Truckmen Crowd
In Minneapolis the market district formed a near war zone as about 2500 striking truckmen and spectators were halted by a police line armed with riot guns. Patrols moved in military formations with some American Legion members serving as auxiliary officers. The strike entered its first week as a regional labor advisory board held sessions.
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Drouth Eases as Rainfall Reaches Midwest Farms
In Chicago on May 22 the drouth eased with up to nearly half an inch of rain and storms. Farmers in northern Illinois and parts of Wisconsin welcomed the relief and a cooling shift from heat. Winds up to fifty miles per hour damaged some Century of Progress structures while reports of rain spread to Michigan Indiana Missouri and Ohio cities.
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Oil Regulation Under NRA Held Constitutional
The United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans ruled that regulation of oil production under the National Industrial Recovery Act is constitutional. It dismissed injunctions from the Eastern District of Texas preventing federal enforcement of parts of the NIRA and the petroleum code, calling the code a novelty yet unnecessary to overturn generally useful laws.
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Darrow Board Prepares Last NRA Broadside
The Darrow review board, facing imminent extinction, signaled a final attack on the NRA by drafting another report on codes. Clarence Darrow and members refused to confirm termination plans amid ongoing contention with Hugh S. Johnson over alleged factual distortions. The fate of the board and Roosevelt’s handling of the report remain unresolved.
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Selecman Delivers Main Address at Tech Commencement
Dr. Charles C. Selecman president of Southern Methodist University Dallas delivered the main address at Louisiana Tech commencement Tuesday morning. The 124 seniors formed Tech’s largest graduating class with medals and awards presented by President G W Bond for scholarship leadership and achievement.
Bill to Free Trapping License Funds Passes House Debate
STATE HOUSE BATON ROUGE La May 22 Senator Clement Moss Lake Charles presented a bill to allow parishes to use trapping license funds for any purpose. Currently tax revenues go to extending conservation department work. Moss noted Cameron parish officials wish to redirect funds away from conservation.
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Baton Rouge
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Lake Charles
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Moss
Tar and Feather Incident Reaches Amicable Ending
The Feliciana leg islature tar and feather threat case ends amicably as J. A. Richardson and J. T. Howell withdraw intemperate remarks. Howell said he withdrew remarks and Richardson said he withdrew aspersions after explaining his stance on Governor Allen's tax relief. A Clinton mass meeting peace pact dated there states Richardson will oppose all new legislative measures.
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Baton Rouge
Feliciana Legislature
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J. T. Howell
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Richardson
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Bulgaria’s walking cabinet begins thrifty rule
In Sofia on May 22 the new government under Premier Kimon Gueorguleff started cutting costs. Ministers walked to the palace for their first official audience with King Boris to set an example of thrift and reduce government expenses.
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Crop Reporting Board Revisions CottonFigures
The Crop Reporting Board released revised United States cotton data for 1933. Production totaled 13 047 000 bales of 500 pounds each with lint yield 208 5 pounds per acre across 29 978 000 picked acres. Area in cultivation on July 1 1933 stood at 40 852 000 acres.
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Crop Reporting Board
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Census Bureau
Tax relief measures take priority in Louisiana legislature
Both houses adopted resolutions without dissent to place tax relief proposals from the Louisiana tax reform commission at top session priority. In the house Pavy of St. Landry secured a favorable vote for in lieu taxes and right of way status, and in the senate Lindsey and Chasez led a similar move with a slight amendment extending priority to all tax relief measures.
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President urged to sign nationality transmission bill
The General Federation of Women's Clubs asks President Roosevelt to sign a bill allowing American mothers to pass nationality to children born abroad. The measure, already passed by both houses, would amend citizenship law to equalize parental nationality transmission.
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Attack on Young Couple Near Fredericksburg Probed
In Fredericksburg Virginia Milton Brown 21 and Fannie Kurz 20 were attacked at a battlefield park Sunday night. Both were hospitalized in critical condition with skull fractures and unconscious. Investigators consider robbery. a $25 pocketbook previously with Brown is missing.
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Gypsies Lose Postmaster After Fatal Fort Smith Crash
William H. Cole, 78, longtime gypsy postmaster of the world, died in Fort Smith Arkansas from injuries suffered in a Saturday automobile accident. He had led the gypsy mail service since the death of his wife Mrs Cole and had previously saved a gypsy princess, earning adoption.
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Budget reform bills moved in Louisiana House
Four open budget and assessment bills under the tax reform program were introduced by Representatives Burgess and Wimberly. The plan names the Louisiana tax commission as chief budget agency and sets biennial submission of state revenues and expenditures with hearings in March.
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Louisiana Tax Reform Commission
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Ouachita
Wimberly
Bienville
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Jennings Commission
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Army speeds its aerial program bids for 60 planes
Washington May 22. The army moved faster on its air program by seeking bids for 9 ½ percent attack planes. The plan originally called for 30 planes, but Assistant Secretary Woodring asked approval for 60 planes for 1935. The 30 planes would use 7.509 million dollars in PWA funds, with the rest from 1935 air corps appropriations.
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Roosevelt asks Congress to push silver gold monetary mix
President Roosevelt urged Congress to declare a policy to increase silver in monetary stocks aiming for one fourth silver and three fourths gold. He proposed mandatory purchases, 50 cent cap on existing silver holdings, 50 percent tax on profits, and authority to regulate silver imports and exports. He cited world bi metal cooperation and noted ongoing talks with other nations.
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The Darrow Johnson Debate Over a 322 Page Report
Beverly Hills correspondent notes a heated dispute between Darrow and Gen. Hugo Johnson over a 322 page report. The writer argues the NRA has both great good and notable flaws and urges broadminded discussion with a clear admission of both sides.
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