Senate Opens Inquiries in Early 1930s Banking Crisis
Washington notes the Senate opens its investigative session with a banking probe as the banking committee resumes study of the Michigan Guardian group banks tied to the 1933 crisis. Ferdinand Perera signals insider stock sales will be examined amid broader probes into NRA subsidies and other federal program operations.
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D. C
Tex
Senate
Senate Banking Committee
Michigan
Finnance Corporation
NRA
Banking Committee
Guardian Group of Michigan
Ferdinand Perera
Lindbergh Act Revision Looms in House Committee
Washington June 3 The Lindbergh act revision to provide the death penalty for kidnappers appeared certain today Hatton Summers Democrat Texas chairman of the house judiciary committee disclosed his intention to place the question before the committee.
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Washington, D. G
CNL
Hatton Summers
Democrat
Texas
House Judiciary Committee
Ad Ver teases a Wonderful Way to Believe Ugly Eczema
A retro ad promises a miraculous eczema remedy with rare ingredients, claiming quick relief for years. It touts a sensational cure with unnamed components and urges readers to buy from druggists at a nominal price, highlighting patience and belief in its effectiveness.
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Eczema
Zema
Elvar
Smi
Ultimate Aim of New Deal Examined by Congress
The article discusses what questions Congress should ask about New Deal measures. It asks whether the laws are emergency recovery steps to be revoked after the job is done or permanent supports for a planned social and economic revolution. It probes aims and permanence of the current legislative program.
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Congress
Trade Czar Bill Framed in Washington Session
A proposed administration measure would grant the president power to negotiate trade reciprocity treaties without senate ratification. Democratic leaders expect congressional approval while Republicans split. Senators Borah and Dickinson oppose, Pittman notes Britain’s board of trade already uses similar authority.
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Washington
D. C
Roosevelt
Senate
Pittman
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Borah
Dickinson
Iowa
British Board of Trade
Free Silver Drive Set for Swift Senate Action
Washington Jan 3 Senate silver bloc leaders planned today swift action on the Wheeler bill for free silver coinage at a 16 to 1 ratio with gold. Senator Adams of Colorado chairing the silver sub committee said an early meeting would consider the measure and a quick favorable report seemed likely.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Wheeler
Adams
Colorado
Senate Banking Committee
Woodin
Egyptologist Arthur Weigall Dies in Mysterious Circumstances
London dispatch reports Arthur Weigall, 53, renowned Egyptologist, died under mysterious conditions. The death recalls the so called Curse of Tutankhamen linked to the opening of the king's tomb, of which Weigall was part during the initial expedition over ten years ago.
Move to Restrict Public Works Board Funds Emerges
Washington insiders in January forecast a move in Congress to curb the Public Works Administration funding. Democratic leaders Burns and Buchanan back tighter controls, arguing the board has allocated billions to already approved departments and projects without proper congressional review. The plan targets misaligned outlays and aims to limit expenditures on unsuitable programs.
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Congress
Public Works Administration
House
Cabinet Public Works Board
Burns
Tennessee
Buchanan
Texas
Appropriations Committee
Public Works Board
Justice Department
House Appropriations ‘Committee
Gulf Coast
Funds for S A P O allotted funds for S A P O allotted
The article reports funds for the San Antonio Post Office Office building project exceed expectations by nearly $300000 amid forecasts of relocation. Temporary quarters were considered at several sites including the M Ralf f Building and the Milan Building as bids and a 30 day waiting period were discussed.
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East Commerce Street
Southern Pacific Depot
Milan
Trevis and
Soledad Streets
P. G. Lucas
Federal
Postal Department
Ralph Cameron
Bill to Restore Vet Benefit Ready
Washington reports two bills prepped for introduction by Senator Robinson to restore veterans’ benefits in effect before wartime funding and to adjust the pay base for government employees. The draft measures would exclude the vice president and top officials from pay restoration and would set limits on salary increases for lawmakers.
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Washington, D. C
Srantor Robinson
Republican
Trina
Mataker
Paraguay Denies Violating Truce in Gran Chaco War
Geneva dispatch reports Paraguay denying Bolivian charges of truce violation in the Gran Chaco border war. Bolivia had claimed Paraguayan forces captured several Molivian forts minutes after the truce declaration on December 22, prompting international interest.
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Geneva
Van
Teague of Nations
Paraguay
Gran Chaco
Bolivia
73rd Congress Different Under Democratic Regime
The opening of the Seventy third Congress on January 3 marks a historic shift with only one regular session instead of two. The lame duck constitutional amendment reshapes terms, ending next January 4, and future Congresses will begin two regular sessions with more Democrats overall. If all new members take oaths, the Senate will have 60 Democrats and the House 373.
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House
Arkansas River valley authority bill introduced in Congress
Representative Heatings of Oklahoma introduced a bill to establish an Arkansas River valley authority to study and report on feasible river improvements. He also proposed repealing all Indian Minor laws in Oklahoma and compensating World War II veterans for service-connected disabilities already paid.
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Washington
D. C
Gan
Vm — Representative Heatings
Emocrot
Oklahoma
Arkansas River Valley Authority
Congress
Moratorium for Foreclosures Plan
Representative McKedwn of Oklahoma introduced a five year foreclosure moratorium bill in Washington. The measure would bar mortgage holders from foreclosing when they decline to accept Home Owners Loan Corporation bonds, unless court permission is given.
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Washington, D. C
McKedwn
Oklahoma
Philippine leaders approve six points to Independence plan
Manila reports that Philippine legislative leaders have approved six major points in the Independence memorial presented to President Roosevelt by a foreign policy association committee. Speaker Quintin Paredes said the Hawes-Culling act deadline extension discussed could delay triennial elections, with the rejection of that promise likely dominating the elections.
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Manila
P. 1
Tenenta before Christmas with Light Classified Ad
Classified ad notes a follow through service Dial FF offering 123 percent for wdwitter before Christmas. Readers are guided to engage the service to secure guaranteed benefits ahead of the holiday period.
Cardui Advertisement Claims Relief from Cramps and Irregularities
An antique ad from Severn year ago features a testimonial by W. S. Dodson of Appleton City Missouri praising Cardui for stopping cramps and abdominal pain linked to weak health. The author urges other women to try Cardui and notes to seek medical advice if no benefit occurs.
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Cardus
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