Roosevelt reorganizes government powers in Senate bill
The Senate narrowly passed a Roosevelt reorganizaton bill granting the President power to transfer consolidate and abolish many federal bureaus and agencies by executive order. The measure excludes the Federal Reserve Board Army engineers and several regulatory bodies. Opponents fear dictatorship while Roosevelt denies dictatorial aims.
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Adjournment Prospects Face Three Hurdles in Congress
Congress hopes to adjourn by May first but observers foresee three obstacles. The wage hour bill stands as a key potential derailment, with opposition and unresolved details complicating timing and legislative action.
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Senate to probe TVA and private utility actions
Senators Bridges and King push a congressional inquiry into the Tennessee Valley Authority. The resolution, introduced by Sen. Alben Barkley, calls for investigation of malfeasance charges against the ousted TVA chairman A E Morgan and broader probes into private utilities and their injunction suits against TVA.
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Tornado Toll and International Tensions Across states
Severe tornadoes struck Illinois Kansas Missouri Arkansas and Oklahoma causing at least 39 deaths and widespread destruction. South Pekin near the Illinois river valley was nearly ruined while services and hospitals faced strain. In diplomatic moves Mexico and the United States clashed over oil expropriation with talks and a special congress session.
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Franco’s forces sweep into Catalonia toward Barcelona
insurgent troops blasted loyalist lines and seized about 100 towns in a day as 200 war planes, said to be provided by Italy and Germany, backed the advance. Italy warned France that any intervention in Spain could threaten European peace, via Informazione Diplomatica.
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Col. Edward M. House Dies After Long Illness
Col. Edward M. House dies in New York at seventy nine, ending a career marked by influence in international affairs. An early Wilson supporter, he advised the president before and during World War I and served as Wilsons personal representative at the Versailles peace conference. Their close association cooled after disagreements.
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Japan Sets Up Reformed Government of China in Nanking
Japan announces the inauguration of the reformed Government of the Republic of China in Nanking. The puppet state aims to replace Chiang Kai-shek’s regime, with Liang Hung-Tze as chairman and Yu An as premier. Chinese resistance continues along the Peiping Hankow railway as Japanese forces suffer losses.
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Lights of New York by L. L. Stevenson
An exterminator seeks a big store client by recounting a supposed incident of two large rats seen in a store window displaying women's clothing. The store manager doubts the tale, but the porter confirms that rats could occur, leading to the exterminator securing a lucrative contract.
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Contumacy and TVA Clash Draws Fire on Presidential Power
An analysis of President Roosevelts removal of TVA director Arthur Morgan for contumacy and the ensuing congressional probe. The piece weighs authority over independent agencies, the Lilienthal and Morgan feud, and implications for executive power and public ownership debates.
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Who's News This Week Hard Fists to Nazify Austrians Saar
Joseph Buerckel, a 40 year old once schoolmaster, leads Nazi subjugation of Austria for Berlin. Born in the Palatinate, he joined the Hitler movement after 1923, rose via violent party drives, and replaced Baron von Papen in Saar Vienna administration. He issued a Christmas decree against Jewish stores and oversaw a plebiscite as governor in 1935.
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League of Nations
Old-Fashioned Square Dances Back in Favor in Western New York
In western New York the old-fashioned square dance is returning after a 25 year lull. In over twenty barns ballrooms and similar venues the revival draws crowds and fills callers engagements. The caller chants lines like Alaman left on the corners all Right your honey and grand chain all Swing your partners when you get home Swing em as high as the Capitol dome.
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Lovers of Teruel Tangled in Spain’s Ancient Legend
The Lovers of Teruel, Diego de Marcilla and Isabel de Segura, lived in Teruel during the thirteenth century under James I of Aragon. Their families disapproved, they parted, and both died. Their bodies were mummified and buried in the San Pedro church chapel.
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