Senator Opposes War Debt Cancellation
Utah senator and chair of the senate finance committee argues against canceling World War I debts owed to American taxpayers. He contends Europe should bear its obligations and notes reasons including capacity to pay, limited relief impact, and the burden of armaments. He cites figures on payments and funding agreements, urging not to upset funding terms.
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Smoot Eraber
Comainson
United Site
Utah
Senate Finance Committee
Besrthy
Hoover Bacratorium
Germany
United States
Europe
France
Evan
J'ranca
Becausy
Belgium
Great Britain
Liilain
Bolginov
Stalya
Italy
Rumania
Czechoslavhia
Tar
Lewis-Lewis Calls at White House in 1920s Recall
Sen Lewis calls at the White House to pay respects to a former Democratic nominee. He recalls proposing the candidate for the nomination in 1920 and notes friendship with President Moorer. He vows to keep health and spirits up for the next campaign.
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Washington, D.C
Lematse
James Hawkon Tank
White House
T Mtrely
Moorer
Reli Bie
Democrats Launch Drive for 1932 Victory in Key Cities
A nationwide Democratic campaign fund drive will begin January 14 with a New York rally titled victory rally. Speakers will include John W Davis and other party leaders, addressing about 2000 attendees. Similar events will follow in Philadelphia Chicago Boston and other cities as part of the build up to the 1932 presidential race.
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New York
John JT. Taskob
Jouett Shonse
Shonse
Stock Market Chief Defends Short Selling
Richard Whitney of the New York Stock Exchange defends short selling during a conference as Congress prepares probes. He distinguishes liquidation from bear markets and notes most short selling reflects security liquidation. Whitney is set to speak in Syracuse and may address further details on shorts in coming months.
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Washington, Lee
Richard Whitney
New York
Sountur Mee
Republic
Ain
Wwe
Congress
Bel
Whitney
Fess
Tress
Whitley
Sr. Whitney
Speall
Chamber of Commerce
Syracuse
Thie Ke
Republicans Plan Drive Against Prohibition Change
A group of House Republicans favor a strategy to restore the eighteenth amendment and modify the Volstead Act to permit 2.75 percent beer. They intend to push the measure through regular committees and, if blocked, threaten to use the liberalized House procedure to force a vote.
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Wadslunglus
UD. Uy War
Immigration Suspension Urged by Clinton and Denial Panel
A five year suspension of immigration starting January 1 was proposed on Capitol Hill by Senator Clinton of Texas. Immediate execution of Filipino immigration policy was urged by Representative Denial of California.
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Washington, D.C
Clinton
Texas
Denil
California
Return of Beer and War Debts Dominate Leader Speech
Dry leader William T. Anderson of the American Protestant alliance travels to Albion to argue against wartime debts. He cites Europe’s war machines and urges the United States not to bear Europe’s financing burdens. He notes the national debt topples $16 trillion and dodges nears to cancel debts to restore world peace.
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Tritien
Legnilize
Europe
United States
Aplcc
Ie Enormans
Moyers
Hia
N.Y. Armerian, Inc
Ami Universal Service, Inc
Sales tax gains favor with solons in Congress
Washington reports that lawmakers consider a sales tax to help close a 2 million dollar federal deficit. Hearings will probe which items are taxed, with debates over taxing luxuries and inheritances. Treasury officials warn a sales tax alone cannot erase the deficit, urging limited scope and balance with other revenue ideas.
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Washington
J. C
Conaresa Iust
Fateral Treasury
Sucenestul
Cn Ada
Congress
House “Wars and Menus Committee
Senure Finance Committee
Treasury
Treasury Department
Mellon
Garner Renounces Expensive Limousine For Economy
Washington reports Speaker Garner will travel without a private car and chauffeur. Texan and his wife will use taxis or public transport, with Dorner noting savings of about 5000 dollars for a new car and 92,000 yearly fuel and upkeep. The Longworth car sold last summer.
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Washington, D. U
UNS
Garner
House
Texan
Wien Ty
Rapitol
Dorner
Chia
Into Speaker Longworth
Kansas G O P Club Endorses Hoover FOPLKA Policy
Kansas Republicans form a statewide group to back Hoover administration policies amid calls for a federal inheritance tax during downturns. Debates arise over sales tax models, with Congressmen studying Canada’s system, noting it falls on manufacturers at the first sale and largely avoids public burden.
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Kansas
G.O.P. Club
Hoover Foplka
Kaw
Dee
Mior
Hoovers
Yorkepublicans of
Konenghere
Congress
Canada
William Qendolph Hearst
United. States
Prize winners listed for mis wil Wolff and Marx book review
A public school prize ceremony announced winners for a mis wil Wolff and Marx book review. Names include John Wilson Eleanor Wenckenridge Madelon Hall Harvey Leanne Hardy and others from various schools, with ages noted.
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Wil Wolff
Tenh Caiter Tomsin
Chidivu
Tibris
John Wilson
Alain Teighte
Walter McMahan
Sobert
WD. Green Sybils
Jack Ve Honesty
Amnie
Maz Haglemsy
Tra Oden
Virrinia
Brooklyn Gang Leader Departs for Home
Gaetina Sorrentino, reputed leader of a Brooklyn gang, left on the liner Rannbodny to Thely. He reportedly wishes to see his elderly mother outside Noglea and plans to try returning to the United States. His wife and son will follow.
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Brooklyn
New York
Gaetina Sorrentino
Pronkie Xole Ie Ghog
Rannbodny
Borranille
Noglea
United States
Mis
Raskob Denounces Party Dictatorship In Washington
In Washington on December 12, Raskob, claiming the Democratic party has an unseen owner, condemned internal dictatorship and warned there would be no party relay or victory fund if control remained centralized. The remarks portray a clash over leadership and democratic processes within the party.
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Raskob
Washington, D.C
Democratic Party
Tohu Te Taskob
Antiowneblairman
Astounding Facts From Foreign Bond Sales Probes
Washington D D G Deer reports a flood of information about the Renate investigation into foreign bond sales. Investors nationwide reveal securities selling at low levels and some in default, with Johnsons correspondence suggesting public anger over methods used. The total value cited reaches 17 billion dollars as the matter heads to the Senate Finance Committee for examination.
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Washington, D. G. Deer
Renate
Jelliugon
California
Cheso
Johmson
Senate Finance
Blaine predicts Roosevelt loss if he seeks reelection
Washington December 32. Senator John Blaine of Wisconsin predicted the defeat of President Roosevelt if he runs again. He said the Democrats will make monkeys of themselves and Roosevelt has no chance of reelection.
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Washington, D. C
Stepah- Heany
John Z. Blaine
Wissconsin
Toover
Blaing
Northwestern's Vast Japanese Language Collection Grows
In Evanston on December 12 Northwestern University adds to the largest collection of Japanese law and politics outside Japan. The library now houses an extensive archive of books and documents in the Japanese language, expanding scholarly access.
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Evanston
Northwestern University
Japan
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