Testimony on kit order shows price overrun for CCC toilet kits
Washington reports before the Senate military committee revealed startling discrepancies in the purchase of 200000 toilet kits for the Civilian Conservation Corps at about 140000 more than Army bid. Budget Director Devalus denied involvement before bids. Bevier and Fechner testified about timing, negotiations, and presidential approval.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Military Committee
Civilian Conservation Corpé
Army
Lewis Déuvelss
Bevier Corporation of
New York
Six States Given Unemployment Aid
The federal emergency relief administration allotted $2,747,495 in unemployment relief to six states and the District of Columbia. Ohio received 1,880,015, Oklahoma 517,998, Iowa 141,986, District of Columbia 240,767, North Dakota 43,461, and Nevada 23,199, with these funds to be deducted from future federal state highway allocations.
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D.C
District of Columbian
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Ohio
Okahoma
Iowa
District of Columbia
North Dakota
Nevada
Recall of ambassador sparks calls to remove Binghams name
An editorial urges recalling the ambassador amid contentious European disputes. It condemns direct US entanglement and criticizes Binghams stance, arguing it sows misunderstanding. The piece includes dictionary definitions and literary quotations illustrating the term ass.
Senate Finance Committee Puts Oil Control Amendments Forward
The Senate Finance Committee approved two amendments to the Industrial Recovery and Public Works program, empowering the president with control over petroleum pipelines. Senator Gore of Oklahoma sponsored both measures, which authorize initiating Interstate Commerce Commission rate proceedings and give the president power to divest pipelines from producing companies for alleged improper practices.
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Washington, D
Senate
Gore Democrat
Oklahoma
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress votes on major features of railroad bill
Washington June report states the House approved a portion of the administration railroad bill. It would reorganize the railroad structure at a 26 billion dollar level, create a federal coordinator, and promote joint use of trackage and terminals. The measure repeals the recapture of sust and rejects a labor freezing amendment. It seeks to avoid employee layoffs by economy talks between management and railroad workers.
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Washington, D. C
House
Feo Provsionala
Corriera
Senate to Lift Charge of Farm Board Abuses
Washington DC June 3. Senate leaders prepare to air findings of McCarl report on dismantled Farm Board revolving fund abuses. A 1500-page analysis awaits expert review before release, tied to Republican leader McNary and the Senate Agriculture Committee.
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Senate
Farm Board
Washington, D. C
Gampbeller
McCarl
Tre Board
Tanta
Benator McNary
Ores
Senate Agriculture Comm!ter
Perkins Seeks Senate Conference on Labor Policy
Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins asked the Senate Committee on Labor to confer on labor problems and to share views on her department’s policies. She will conduct a nationwide survey of labor conditions and a Georgia conference in Atlanta with the labor commissioner and employers and workers after Congress adjourns.
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Miss Perkins
Washington, D. C
Ubs
Frances Perkins Tming
Senate Committee On Labor
House Committee of Labor
Ramepeck
Democrati
Georgia
Atlanta
Congress
Veterans revolt over veterans economy act shakes House
Washington June 2. House leaders concede revolt against drastic cuts in veterans disability allowances under the economy act. They plan to present the issue to President Roosevelt while resisting Senate limits. Conservative bloc seeks to curb cuts to 15 percent. Debates over non service connected allowances and potential savings down to about 10 million are reported.
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Washington, D. C
House
Roosevelt
Independent Offices
Senate
Rainey
Veterans’ Bloc
Lamar Jatfers
Alabama
Crosser
Ohio
Democratic Caucus
Navy Ready to Begin Building After Senate Vote
Washington reports the Navy ready to start a $290,000,000 public works program once Congress approves the bill. Chairman Vinkon said the Navy could award contracts within 30 days for 20 destroyers two submarines and four aircraft carriers, subject to authorization.
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Navy
Washington, D. C
Congress
Vinkon
House
Weather Observations of Temperatures and Precipitation
The report covers 24 hours ending Saturday with no precipitation and normal levels. It notes 0.03 inches for the day and small accumulations of deficiency across the period. Sunrise at 7:90 am on Saturday and sunset at 7:30 pm. moonrise and moonset times listed for Sunday and Monday.
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Inchea
Roosevelt plans radio appeal to curb Congress revolt
President Roosevelt plans a national radio address to rally support for his legislative program as Congress fights veterans’ benefits taxes public works and railroad bills. He invited Senator Robinson and Budget Director Douglas to discuss the situation, hoping to adjourn by June 10 though pace slows with resistance in Democratic ranks. The aim is to focus on the world economic conference and speed passage of already approved measures.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
Capitol Hill
Robinson
Arkansas
Lewis Douglas
Potomac
Mt. Weather
Ronsevelt
Roosevelt Urged to Drop Tariff Power Plan
Washington June 3 Democrats urge President Roosevelt to abandon his proposal for special authority to negotiate reciprocal tariff treaties. Congressional advisers oppose empowering the president to vote as well as lower tariffs. Democrats warn such a tariff row could lengthen the special session, though the president is expected to send his message to Congress early next week. The White House sees swift action as essential to implement London economic Conference agreements.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Roosevelt Approves 104 Forest Projects Nationwide
President Roosevelt approved 104 new forest work projects in 22 states for the Civilian Conservation Corps. About 20,800 men will be employed in reforestation and erosion control, bringing total approved camps to 660. States listed include Kansas 6 with 1,200 men, Minnesota 2 with 400, Wisconsin 10 with 2,000, Oklahoma 1 with 200, Texas 12 with 2,400, and Wisconsin 2 with 600.
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Washington, D. C
CINB
Roosevelt
Civilian Conservation Corps
Joe Ested
Kanean
Minnesota
Wixstinz
Oklahoma
Sexna
Wlaconsin
One Dollar Secures Thousand Dollar Life Protection
An old advertisement claims a life protection policy for one dollar, promising coverage up to one thousand dollars for death from any cause. It touts a medical examination and immediate enrollment with a three day recall window, urging readers to sign up quickly.
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Econorto Mutual
Rann
Del
Lita
Sint
Life Palicy
Prem
Will Wed Again Reach and Big Audience Ad Notice
Classified notice outlines advertising deadline for The Sunday Light editions with a 1 p m Saturday cutoff. Mentions The Tight and largest daily circulation, urging partners Antonio newspaper context.
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Diel
Pay Antonio
Miss Wood
Roosevelt nominates five executive posts in new selections
Washington June 3 President Roosevelt announced nominations for five vacant executive posts. The Federal Reserve Board would include J. J. Thomas of Nebraska and M. Szymczak of Illinois. Carroll Miller of Pennsylvania was named to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Harold N. Stephens of Utah and Frank L. Wideman of Florida were nominated as assistant attorneys general. Thomas and Szymczak fill two of the Fed board vacancies.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Federal Reserve Board
J. J. Thomas
Nebraska
M. &. Szymczak
Illinois
Interstate Commerce
Carroll Miller
Pennsylvania
Atorneys
Harold N. Stephens
Utah
Frank 3. Wideman
Florida
Thomas
Szymczak
Edward H. Cunningham
Iowa
Wayland W. Magee
Mass movement of 58000 men to western forest camps ordered
War department issued radio orders moving more than 53000 men from training camps in eastern central and southern states to forest work projects in California and other western states. Final plans call for 300000 men including 24000 veterans to be placed in work camps, with 274000 to log in forest camps by July 1 and 300000 by July 4.
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Washington, D. C
California
War Department
Finel
Robert Fechner
C. C
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