Fight for surtax plans debated by Senate group
A 65 percent surtax on federal income from tax exempt securities was urged by the American Fur Bureau federation through Washington representative Ghester Gray to the Senate Finance Committee in Washington. Critics argued legality and impact on bonds while others warned against broad tax shifts to balance the budget. Senate Democrats planned talks tonight on economy measures and the pending revenue bill.
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American ‘Fur Bureau Federation
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Chetan Smoot
Sonstare Reed
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Bingham
Republucan
Connecticut
Reed
Gray
Smooch
Supreme Court
Hofes
Federation
Senate
Senate Democrats
Abe
Moral Bankruptcy of Nation Feared
Fort Worth lists concerns over national moral bankruptcy as a major issue. Perry H. Weidner from Los Angeles, noted as eminent grand master of the Knights Templar, arrived for a brief visit on Monday amid rising anxiety.
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Fort Worth
Americs Ei
Pery H. Weidner
Angeles
Jarand Encampoen
Knights
Tempweler
Hurley and party crash near Richmond Ind plane badly damaged
H H Hurley secretary of War Patrick Hurley and guests crashed a plane near Richmond Indiana while en route to Washington. The aircraft skidded in mud after a forced landing due to low ceiling, but no one was injured. Hurley and companions traveled by train afterward.
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Hinsi
Patrick
Hurley
Washington
Indianaapolis
C. W. Cousland
Congress Acts on Interior Appropriations and Nominations
Congress moves to pass the interior department appropriations bill while judiciary committee reviews nominations. Banking committee examines stock market issues with President Whitney in New York. Finance and Ways and Means weigh tax and revenue measures. Special panels meet on government economy as routine session proceeds with no miscellaneous legislation.
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Interior Department
Banking
Richard Whitney
New York
Finance
Judiciary Committee
House reports supply bill outlines cuts to federal salaries
Washington April 11 The 20 28 million supply bill for the legislative branch would fund Senate salaries at 20 235 524 and the House at 5 187 844, with total salaries and expenses below the current year budget. The bill also covers printing, maintenance, and officials' costs and notes a $4000 saving from Speaker Garner declining a government automobile.
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Senate
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Jess
Hoover
Burns
Campailotee
McDuffie
Alabama
Dyrus
Mauer
Cor
Hoover lauds Red Cross relief work at annual meeting
Vice President Hoover praised Red Cross members for daily demonstrations of devotion to the American people. He spoke at Continental Hall before the Red Cross annual convention, noting the relief work during drought, floods, storms, and unemployment and urging continued pursuit of relief and welfare actions.
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Hoover
Red Cros
Wuld
Senator Love defies pledges in Democratic primary case
Senator Love announced he would challenge the Democratic primary pledge in court and take his case to the Bates supreme court. He argued the pledge of party loyalty for primary voters is unauthorized, citing prior court rulings that such pledges bind only conscience and carry no penalty. Opponents noted past party desertions undermining pledges and questioned moral binding.
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Tig Democratic
Alien
Love
Hoover
Tariff Provisions Definitely Settled Says Garner
Washington April 11 Speaker Garner told reporters no tariff bill with rate changes is contemplated in the House and he hopes Senate Democratic measures will reach the White House this week. He said reports of a bill with dangerous rate changes are incorrect and unlikely this session.
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Tariff on Copper Petition Presented to President Hoover
A petition signed by the governors of 12 states urged immediate copper tariff imposition. The delegation, led by Frank Hitchcock of Arizona, delivered the copper industry plea to the White House, outlining the sector’s plight to President Hoover.
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Washington, D. C
Hoover
Jenghy
White House
Frank Hitchcock
Arizona
Fommier
Young and Garner Ticket For Democratic Nomination
Boston April report states lawyer Dudley Field Matone advocates nominating a Young and Garner ticket for president and speaker. He proposes a coalition cabinet including Democrats Republicans and independents to unite the party.
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Tawen J. Young Tor
John MW. Garner
Dudley Field Matone
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Arsubicans
Party chiefs set for action at Democratic and Republican conventions
Washington April 11 Great political activity unfolds this week as 244 delegates are chosen for Democratic and Republican national conventions. Democratic leaders meet in Washington on Wednesday and Chicago on Saturday to finalize plans, with Illinois, Kentucky, and Nebraska allocating delegates and Roosevelt as a leading candidate among various state results.
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Jefferson Fny Cally
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Wee
Republican Committee
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Tuinois
Kentucky
Nebraska
J. Ham Lewis
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Fraykinn D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
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Carolina
Delaware
Plan to Force Vote on Liquor Prohibition
Washington April 11 The combined Republican and Democratic beer blocs in the house plan to petition to discharge the ways and means committee from further consideration of the O Connor Hull bill to force a vote on prohibition. Representative J O Connor Democrat New York sent the petition to all members. It will be filed at the clerk s desk at 12 o clock A M and become effective on signatures. Once 145 names are attached as required it will be placed on the calendar and voted upon April 25 or May 9.
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Washington, D. C
NSI
House
In & Jeter
J. l O'connor
New York
Treasury receipts and expenditures report for April
Treasury receipts in April stood at 5 093 068 28 with expenditures totaling 29 447 906 93 and a balance of 548 928 154 18. Customs duties for the first eight days of April amounted to 5 937 111 68.
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Treasury
Washington, D. C
Adolf Hitler Faces Runoff After First German Election
Fragments report Adolf Hitler in the German presidential race with no clear majority after the first round. Opponents from National Socialists and a Republican party were reportedly killed in clashes in Hamburg and Bremen. The winner faces a runoff and will lead amid turmoil and arrests.
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Républicin
Hamng
Bremen
Tiree
No Change in Congress Cost in 192? Budget
The Senate and House appropriations committee reported the cost of running Congress will be substantially the same next year as this year. Total bill stood at about 20.2 million dollars for all purposes, a reduction driven by last year’s Capitol Hill building work and abolition of free plant distributions. Printing and constitutional record costs rose slightly due to extended sessions.
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Senate
House
Library of Congress
Capitol Hill
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Botanic Garden
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