Roosevelt urges constitutional amendment to curb court power
Feb 18. In a report, Roosevelt backs a constitutional amendment to curb the Supreme Court and enable overrride powers after senators Wheeler and Bone propose a reform tied to New Deal legislation. The plan would let Congress reenact laws by a two thirds vote, pending election and a new Congress.
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INS
Frenden Roosevelt
Wheeler
sMontags
Bone
Washington
Congress
Wateler
Bowe
Americas
Vasstesso
Storeme
Gonprese
Tis Selay
Widow of Banker, Two Children Die in Fire
Mrs Constance Hayes widow of a former Detroit banker and two of her four children were burned to death today when fire swept their home in a Detroit suburb. Two children and two servants escaped.
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Detroit
Constance Hayes
Peace Talks Over GM Strike Widen Dispute at Detroit
Feb 18 Detroit conferees from General Motors and the United Automobile Workers clashed over alleged contract violations. W A Mortimer and the UAW delegation accused GM of soliciting members on company property and removing club assets at Flint Chevrolet plant No. 4, while GM denied the charges and pressed for unresolved strike questions to be answered.
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Detroit
Genco Mopers Vorpor Fation
Tte
United Automobile
Workers of America
Generals Motors
Anton Sarkera
Wyndham Mortimer
Confidence Aids Poise Says Jeanthie Macdonald
Jeanthie Macdonald defines confidence as the habit of feeling at home in any role. She says true poise comes from a veteran’s ease and comfort, not raw technique.
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Tne
Jeanthie Macdonald
Textile Head Hails Nippon Cotton Pact
Washington reports Claudius T Murchisaty president of the Cotton Textile Institute says the two-year pact with Japan to regulate Tafemnese cotton pieces signals better days for the U S textile industry. A wire from the American industry states the sector is finally in the black for the first time in seven years.
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Nippon Cotton Pact
Washington
Claudius T Murchisaty
Cotton Textile Institute
Japan
Murchison
Wool Research Fund Sought in New Ag Budget
Representative Charles and South of Solomon Texas urged the agriculture department to expand wool research funding. They proposed a contemplated $30,406 expenditure this year as part of a broader farm program that also includes $2,174,000 for cotton and $198,000 for dairy.
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Washington
Charles & South
Solomon
Texas
Agriculture Department
Wal
Record Cotton Output in California in 1928
Salton reports 380000 acres harvested in California during 1928 producing a record cotton yield. Lint cotton brought 24400000 dollars and cotton seed 7128000 dollars in value.
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Salton
California
Smiers
Couple found shot to death in Midway home
Poh Breckenridge officer reported that Steward and his wife were discovered shot at their supper table in Midway. The bodies lay slumped, with investigators beginning to probe the double homicide scene for motive and suspects.
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Breckenringe
Poh
Steward
Romeo and Juliet Roadshow Opens Friday With Norma Shearer
The Empie leacer presents a film titled Homes ffth Tuliet starring Norma Shearer and Leslie Howard. The cast includes John Barrymore and Edith May Oliver with George Cukor directing. Showings occur daily in two sessions: afternoon and night.
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Empie Leacer
Norma Shearee
Leslie Howard
Jong Barrymore
Edin May Oliver
Barth Rathbone
O. Autrey Smith
Amy Devin
Argiv Credit Drives 1877 Military Budget Pass Friction
In 1877 Congress faced pressure as Argiv used credit to push a military appropriation bill. The Binny, seeking to keep operations going, bought essential supplies on credit to sustain efforts.
WaFF 5A Boom Road Plan Promises Long International Route
Whitaker of the American Highway association outlines a 2980 mile road from Winter to Mesino City to attract tourists. He envisions linking major American cities to Cape Horn as an international travel artery with only a fraction of the miles paved. The proposal aims to boost traffic and connectivity across the continent.
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Sid Antonio
American Highway Association
Whitaker
Association
Tro Group
Wintiper
Mesino
Americas
Cape Horn
Sano Giles
Birsent
Cadets assigned to multiple air fields after graduation
The article lists graduates from the Air Corps Advance Flying School at Kelly Field. John K Brow Jr and others report to Brooks Field and Langley Field for pursuit and bombardment duties. Additional cadets head to Selfridge Mold and Manzhou fields with assignments to several bases.
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Kelly Field
Wertmentay
Ceaiath
San Antonio
John K Brow Jr
Oadtts Blering Garvey
Brooks
Langley Field
Virginia
Selfridge
Mold
Michigan
Manwh Field
California
Barksdale Field
Louisiana
James R. Andersen
Lisul
Jack W. Hickman
Beervatier
Will Leek
Inners
Hiwaiitth API Naren
Woodlawn Store Looted on West Wooden Avenue
A burglary report states thieves looted the Woodlawn Store on West Wooden Avenue. Police were told the thieves took various items including fruit, candy, cigarettes, and other goods while inventory may have been disrupted. Jim was noted in a temporary statement to police.
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Windroy Dug Store
West Wooden Avenue
Jim
Tileves Tok Playlag
Sissiga
Mre
Ministers Institute Elects Rev Lindley and Wood
The Texas Ministers Institute elected Rev. Tom Wood of Wichita Falls as president and Rev. Ray Lindley of San Antonio as vice president. Rev. P. Gresham of Fort Worth was named secretary treasurer in the February meeting at Port Worth.
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Ministers’ Institute
Lindley
Port Worth
Texas Ministers’ Nntitute
Tom Wood
Wichita Falls
Ray Lindley
San Antonio
Per Greshim
Fortworth
Wisconsin governor backs court reform plan amid party clash
In Wisconsin, Gov LaFollette promotes judicial reform as Progressive leaders say the plan underscores a shared reform agenda with national figures. The proposal targets state judges retirement rules and court structures, signaling cross party influence and ongoing partisan dialogue.
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LaFollette
Wis
Isy
Progressive Party
Fromer
Breach of Contract Charged in Federal Suit
Allen B. Wrisley Company filed a federal suit against Lexis Vegetable Oil on Thursday seeking $4725 for unpaid tank cars of fish contracted November 3 1935. The petition says Lexis failed to pay for the fish deliveries.
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Allen B. Wrisley Company
Lexis Vegetable Oil Company
Texls Company
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