Not Much Cheer For Taxpayer As U S Deficits Rise
Washington dispatch reports deficits may be under estimated again as Roosevelt confronts war costs and peace problems at home. Treasury cuts aim to limit next year’s outlay to 500 million dollars, with taxes or spending curbs likely. Morgenthau seeks 700 million in trimming across pork barrel, roads, farms, relief, public works, and CCC.
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Treasury
House
Senate
Secretary of Treasury
Henry Morgenthau Jr
Civilian Conservation Corps
Morgenthau
Congress
Conservation Corps
Senate kills cloture plan on anti lynching bill
The Senate voted 51 to 37 to reject a closure proposal limiting debate on the anti lynching bill. Southern senators had filibustered since the session started, and the defeat of cloture signals further delay and possible shelving of the measure.
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Washington
Senate
Republicans see brighter odds in next election
Representative Martin of Massachusetts says Republicans may gain about 60 House seats in November, possibly more if the economy improves. He notes the party already holds 901 seats to Democrats 329 and cites optimism from Rep. Snell of New York about several pickups as voters grow wary of the administration's policies.
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Washington
Martin
Massachusetts
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
House
Representative Snell
New York
Evansville Fire Causes 259000 Dollar Loss In Indiana City
A late night blaze in Evansville Indiana damaged the Nash Motor Sales Company and spread to Bracken Store Fixtures Evansville Goodwill Industries and Protex All Chemical Company. Firemen estimated total damage near 259000 dollars with flames leaping 100 feet into the air. A short circuit in an automobile likely started the fire which was spotted by a workman returning to the building to bank the furnace.
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Evansville
Ind
Nash Motor Sales Company, Inc
Bracken
Evansville Goodwill Industries, Inc
Protexall Chemical Company
Duffy La Follette Vote For Proposal On Cloture Rule
Senators Duffy and La Follette voted for the cloture proposal to limit debate on the antilynching bill. A one hour limit per senator was requested by 17 signers. Democratic Leader Barkley signaled plans to press for a decision soon on whether to continue debating the bill or move to other issues.
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Washington
Duffy
la Follette
Wisconsin
Senate
Barkley
Senator Neely
West Virginia
Surprise attack pushes loyalists into Zaragoza area
Spanish government troops launched a sudden offensive into southern Zaragoza province. They moved toward Villanueva del Pines after fortifications were built between Fuenderrodos and Aguilon, catching insurgent defenders by surprise and advancing outside the town. Insurgent bulletins claimed the enemy was repulsed as the campaign also centers on Teruel and nearby Singra.
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Hendaye
France
Zaragoza
Teruel
Villanueva del Pines
Zaramoz
Madrid
Villanueva
Fuenderodos
Agquilon
Villancuva
Aguilon
Singra
Barcelona
Palomera
Teruch
Tennessee Governor backs private utility purchases for TVA
A policy on buying private utility systems by the Tennessee Valley Authority appeared likely after a Roosevelt Browning meeting. Browning favors state participation, while Senator Norvis supports TVA handling purchases, and Senator McKellar opposes state involvement, though not opposing direct TVA purchases.
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Washington
Tennessee Galley Authority
Roosevelt
Gordon Browning
Tennessee
Browning
Norvis
Nebraska
TVA
McKellar
American officials slapped by Japanese sentry in Nanking scene
John Allison of the American embassy at Nanking was slapped by a Japanese sentry after allegedly refusing to leave a building held by Japanese forces. A second American, unnamed, was also slapped. Allison protested to the Japanese consulate, apologized, and was accompanied by Japanese gendarmes while investigating a Chinese house occupied by troops.
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Shanghai
John Allison
Nanking
Allison
John R. Morris
United Press
New Order Enforced By Bank Commission
The Wisconsin banking commission enforces a new order to close loopholes in securities dealer regulation. It tightens handling of customer securities, bans discretionary account control, bars agency transaction solicitations, caps commissions, requires advance filing of radio ads, and mandates monthly and annual dealer reports.
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Bank Commission
Madison
ULP
Wisconsin Securiies
State Banking Commission
B. E. Buckman & Co
Madison Securities Firm
Banking Department
Public Service Commission
Commission
Leach
Loomis faults pay cut scheme to force married teacher resignation
General Loomis told the State Superintendent that reducing pay to sidestep tenure laws is improper. He cited the Karmes decision and warned that indirect methods to pressure a teacher to resign for marriage undermine tenure protections.
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Loomis
Madison
Orlind S. Loomis
John Callahan
Supreme Court
Karmes
WPA Adds 116 363 to rolls in two weeks
Washington dispatch reports the Works Progress Administration added 116 363 people to its rolls in the last two weeks, bringing total enrollment to 1 821 967. The weekly gain was 63 224, with prior weeks showing smaller increases and the peak enrollment reached in 1937. Morgenthau and Roosevelt commented on funding adequacy as the new budget period neared.
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Washington
WPA
Tata
Morgenthau
Works Progress Administration
Morgentiem
Roteelt
Congressman's Death Shocks Capital After Dinner
Edward A. Kenney 52 New Jersey congressman dies after falling from a hotel sixth floor window during a night at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce dinner in Washington. No witness to the fall. police suspect accident while adjusting the window. House adjourns in respect. Niagra Falls bridge weathered a severe ice jam as a wind shift saved the 1200 foot span from failure.
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Wee EN Ars
Falls View Bridge
Washington
Edward A. Kenney
New Jersey
Emile Semet
Kenney
John MM. Stewart
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
Carlton Hotel
White House
Stewart
Harry Kellner
Campbell Soup Company
Kelleher
Ore
Niagara Falls
Niagara
Niagara Gorge
Iressurke
Lake Erie
Niagara River
Walter McCausland
International Railway Company
McCausland
TR. C
Oqnfaneohydrovlectite Commission
Jce
Quezon Replies To Defy By O Malley
Manila reports President Manuel Quezon replies to Wisconsin Democrat O Malley who urged immediate independence for the Philippines. Quezon says time is needed to adjust before ending trade relations and stresses no rushed independence. The exchange was conveyed via Resident Commissioner Quintin Paredes in Washington.
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Manila
Manuel
Quezon
O'Malley
Democrat
Wisconsin
O Malley
Philippines
Oniakey
Ania Radhograrm
Quintin Paredes
Washington
Een
National Defense Message Delivered Friday
President Roosevelt read a prepared message outlining an expanded national defense program to Congress. He chose not to dispatch today after learning Representative Kenney O Neudory was involved in a bizarre hotel borax incident. About 1,500 words were prepared for delivery.
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Washington
Regsevelt
Tomorres
Kenney O' Neu Deroyy
Beaver Dam Policeman Shot in Alley Standoff
In Beaver Dam Wisconsin a 27 year old patrolman Marold Bloohm was shot in the left hip by a nervous bandit who fled in a reportedly stolen car from Columbus. The wound is described as a flesh wound with an X ray planned to rule out complications. The officer, confronted after investigating a noise near Nick Angelos tavern, ordered to stop, was fired upon and forced to back to the sidewalk before the assailant fled.
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Beaver Dam
Wis
Marold Bloohm
Columbus
Blooghm
Bloohm
Nick Angelos
Wapling
Reformatory Barn Destroyed by Fire in Wisconsin
A dairy barn at the Green Bay state reformatory near Green Bay, Wisconsin, burned yesterday. Fire origin undetermined. damage estimated between $25,000 and $50,000. Inmates aided in evacuating 20 Holstein cattle. Firefighters arrived after authorities, and the barn was moving slowly as flames damaged the building.
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Green Kay
Wis
Wisconsin State Reformatory
Here
Praz
Weather Summary From The Wisconsin Northeast Outlook
The forecast notes colder conditions in northeast and north central Wisconsin with increasing cloudiness and higher temperatures on Friday. Snow is expected in the extreme northwest by afternoon or night, with scattering observations indicating variable wind and precipitation patterns.
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Ries
Wisconsins
Many Roads In North Are Still Blocked
Colder weather threatens snow in the north and west as Wisconsin and Michigan dig out from heavy snow. Roads remain closed north of Sheboygan and in upper Michigan while main highways vary in condition. Officials warn against nonessential travel as plows clear rails and state lines reopen. Four Newberry youths were found safe at a farmhouse after being stranded.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
Upper Michigan
Milwaukee Weather Bureau
Superior Duluth
Sault Ste. Marie
Park Falls
Wausau
la Crosse
Madison
Marquette
Mich
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Master Club
Sheboygan
Green Bay
Kaukauna
Beloit
Rockford
Motor Club
Chicago & ‘Northwestern Railroad
Lake Shore
Ashland
Antigo
Escanaba
Newberry
President Jackson Named Solictor General to Succeed Reed
President Roosevelt nominated Robert H. Jackson of New York to be solicitor general, replacing Stanley F. Reed who joined the Supreme Court. Jackson, 36 on Feb. 12, has led the antitrust unit and argued for government in high court. He was born in Spring Creek Pennsylvania and practiced in Jamestown New York. He formerly headed the Internal Revenue Bureau staff and led the American Law Institute.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Robert H. Jackson
New York
United States
Jackson
Stanley F. Reed
Kentucky
Supreme Court
Reed
Jackton
Jamestown
Spring Creek
Albany
N. Y
American Law Institute
Internal Revenue Bureau
Degniziment of Justice
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