Congress closes second session with mixed New Deal measures
The Seventy third congress ends its second session after advancing key New Deal laws and budget bills while defeating measures like the oil bill and pure food and drug bill. Roosevelt retains influence as lawmakers scrutinize proposals and shift to accountability. The NRA code faces enforcement limits and a memo blasts administrator Johnson. Roosevelt journeys to Yale, defends brain trust, and attends Yale Harvard regatta.
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Many Michigan towns report varied small news items
Banfield Edward Bristo dies on farm after 81 years. City budget 1934-35 set at 675000, eight thousand less than prior. Alpena voters approve 70000 PWA loan and 31000 grant for a new courthouse. Adrian fire threat ends without damage. Regents accept 89 to aid Chinese students raising fund total to 1628. Michigan loans share grows in HOLO records. Several local incidents and honors across towns including juveniles, wildlife, and community projects.
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Margaret Heath
Guy Heath
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Labor leader wins delay of steel strike in Pittsburgh
William Green of the AFL secured a postponement of the steel workers threatened strike in Pittsburgh. He proposed a three man presidential board to adjudicate code violations and supervise elections for collective bargaining. If accepted by labor capital and government the strike would be called off. Meanwhile the cleaners and dyers pulled consent to the code citing Johnson’s suspension of minimum price rules, challenging the action as a breach of assurances.
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Dall Divorce Rumor Hits Roosevelt Family
Anna Dall daughter of the President has moved to Nevada to seek legal separation from Curtis Dall a New York broker. The couple have not lived together for a year and their two children stay at the White House. She chose a Lake Tahoe cabin while in Nevada.
Cuban crisis erupts as terrorists attack Havana parade
In Havana a large parade of 35 000 ABC members faced an ambush by Cuban opponents. Dozens were killed or wounded. Col. Batista declared martial law as troops attempted to restore order. President Mendieta narrowly escaped an assassination attempt as a bomb wounded him at a naval base. Two naval officers died and ten were injured.
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North Dakota Governor Convicted in Federal Campaign Funds Case
Governor William Langer and four associates convicted in federal court at Bismarck of conspiracy to defraud the United States over alleged campaign fund collection. They face up to two years in prison or a $10,000 fine. Langer suspended his re election bid to pursue a new trial.
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Bismarck
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Billions and a Nation in the Roaring Depression Era
The piece reflects on Congress adjournment as Roosevelt consolidates power in a time of massive spending totaling about seven thousand million dollars and guarantees of seven thousand million in mortgages and farm bonds. It muses on wealth, territory, and global figures, noting NRA achievements and a notable steel strike avert. It cites Max Baer riches, the Count of Paris, and British estate taxes, with King Features Syndicate as the provider.
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