Republicans pick Strewer to chair national convention
The Republican National Committee named Frederick Strewer of Oregon as temporary chairman of next June’s Cleveland convention to project a western, agriculture friendly tone. Sen. McNary and Gov. Landon voiced support, noting Strewer’s liberal restraint and opposition to most New Deal measures.
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United States
Oregon
National Committee
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Port Sand
Charles L. McNary
Landon
Borah
Bertrand Snell
New York
House
Flood Bill For Mississippi River Flood Control Passed
Senator Overton of Louisiana introduced a bill authorizing 272 million dollars for flood control on the lower Mississippi and its tributaries with no recorded vote. The sum is to be appropriated later, plus an additional 45 million to be allocated by the War Secretary for rescue, repair, and maintenance of flood control works, under emergency conditions.
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Michigan
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Senator Overton
Louisiana
Mississippi River
Overton
Secretary of War
Ritter J Judge Halsted L Rit ter ousted by Senate on impeachment
The Senate found Judge L Halsted Ritter guilty on impeachment charges and removed him, the fourth federal jurist ousted in U S history. Article seven sealed conviction 56 to 28, while an order disqualifying him from future office failed 76 to 0. The verdict marked a ruling that Ritter violated constitutional good behavior standards. The case stands as the twelfth impeached official’s trial since independence. The tax plan followed, as the Ways and Means Committee proposed an 800 million dollar yearly levy amid partisan dispute. Republicans attacked the measure as unsound and harmful to business, while Democrats joined in opposition to administration leaders.
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Tennessee
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Tugwell
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Florida
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Ritter
United States
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Seoane
Armistice price and Ethiopian crisis at League council
The League of Nations in Geneva faced Italy’s demand for arrangements in East Africa as the Ethiopian empire teetered on extinction. Ethiopia urged full Article 16 penalties, while Britain and France balked at enforcing military sanctions, leaving Addis Ababa vulnerable as Italy’s advance continued. Crown Prince Asfa Wossen governed from the capital as Emperor Haile Selassie led troops afield amid civilian panic.
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Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Italy
East Africa
Council of the
League of Nations
Geneva
Baron Pompeo Aloisi
Mussolini
Wolde Mariam
League
Aloisi
France
Great Britain
Anthony Eden
Council
Germany
Dessye
Asfa Wosan
Break in Party Lines Washington Digest on 1936 alignments
Washington Digest discusses party realignment as Virginia Republicans refuse to field against Carter Glass, arguing it best serves the nation. It notes Roosevelt era shifts, independent voters growing, and the oddities of cross party endorsements amid New Deal strife. The piece also critiques Quoddy Bay tidal power and Florida canal projects as politically costly, with little guaranteed return.
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New York
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Missouri
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Quoddy Bay
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Florida Canal
Quoddy Project
Florida Ship Canal
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Brisbanes Week Highlights Global Echoes Of Power And Crime
Arthur Brisbane reflects on a murder case where an upholsterer on parole used his second chance, while world leaders celebrate birthdays with military displays. Mussolini advances Italian plans, and England and France clash over gold and currency values. A Miami custody dispute over triplets and remarks by Clarence Darrow punctuate a broad survey of politics, crime, science, and society.
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