Log Jam Breaks as Congress Prods Monetary Relief Bills
President Roosevelt urged an end to a filibuster as conferees reached compromise on monetary powers and relief legislation. The fiscal year ends at midnight with a projected deficit near 3.5 billion dollars and the national debt near 40.374 billion. House and Senate debated and adjourned on related measures amid a volatile political fight.
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National Youth Administration
Weather Outlook Ohio Lake Region Fair and Cooler
The region remains largely fair with slightly cooler air cooling along the lake tonight and Saturday. A stationary disturbance centered over Ontario extends south toward the Gulf with generally fair weather elsewhere. Light showers have been noted east of the Mississippi while the Missouri valley and Ohio Valley see cooler conditions.
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Britain, Ready for Nazi Challenge in Unified Stand
British public opinion solidified behind government in a firm stance against German expansionism. Reports suggest possible broadening of conscription and a robust wartime buildup with fleet and air force maneuvers planned. Churchill and Halifax warned that Britain is prepared for war, while Kirke likened rearmament to confronting an armed burglar.
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Hitler Plans To Visit Danzig In July
Berlin reports that Adolf Hitler intends to visit Danzig between July 20 and 30 with Nazi circles predicting the city will be returned to the Reich without a European war. German officials are said to go ahead of him and the crisis was seen as culminating late July or early August.
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Relief Bill Advances as FDR Set for Tonight Action
House and Senate conferees reach a compromise relief bill total about 1.739 billion for the 1940 fiscal year. The measure awaits final passage before midnight with President Roosevelt to sign and WPA funds to be allocated. Several program shifts and admin changes are noted.
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U S Debt Tops 40 Billion Dollars in 1939 Fiscal Year
Washington reports the 1939 fiscal year ends with a national debt exceeding 40 billion dollars and a nine year depression deficit near 23.5 billion. The Roosevelt administration is cited for most of the deficit, while spending hits new New Deal records.
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Treasury
Roosevelt
Pitkin Teams With Elyra Committee For Major Plan
The Elyra committee formed last night to push Prof Walter B Pitkin s proposal is set to begin active work this afternoon. Pitkin will meet the committee at 3 p m to discuss organizing the great majority for effective action.
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Walter B. Pitkin
Pitkin
Pendergast Suffers Second Heart Attack
LEAVENWORTH Kansas June 30 T J Pendergast fallen Kansas City political boss suffered a heart attack today and was taken to the Federal prison hospital in serious condition. Authorities disclosed he endures high blood pressure abdominal ailment and a very sick state. He began a 15 month term for income tax evasion last month and was assigned to yard cleanup work but could not push the broom due to illness.
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Bomb wounds Arabs in center of Jerusalem cafe district
A bomb exploded near an Arab cafe in Jerusalem's business district today wounding fifteen Arabs. Police and emergency teams rushed to the scene as investigators began examining the blast site.
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Jerusalem
Dempsey Gravely Ill Amid Hospital Operation
Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey lay gravely ill at Poly Clinic Hospital after an appendectomy for gangrene, with peritonitis developing. Reports say his chances of recovery are better than 50 percent as physicians monitor his condition and issue updates.
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Tony Galen
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Confiscated Cash and Equipment Involved in Lorain Bookie Raid
In Lorain on June 12 Sheriff deputies seized 492 dollars in cash and office gear from Max and Louie Jacobs’ bookie operation at the Colonial Hotel. Judge Guy B. Findley heard Max Jacobs seek return of the money and items, while Prosecutor Howard R. Butler argued the matter lacks jurisdiction without a réplevin suit. The judge kept the matter open and directed filing of proper pleadings.
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Elyria Launches Middle Class Campaign With Pitkin Talk
Prof. Pitkin, a Columbia journalism educator who has coached 2,000 newspaper men, opens a campaign in Elyria as the typical American city. Mayor Petro and Powers introduce him. a broad local committee from business labor church and education groups forms to carry the plan forward in Lorain County. A follow-up talk on Rackets at Your Doorstep by Dr. A. L. Lewis."
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Ernst Irion
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
W. W. Walker
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Leo J. Brissell
St. Agnes
County Grange
R. E. Campbell
Pittsfield
Lorain
Walter S. Pitkin
League of
Dr. Pitkin
Loraine County
Toledo
New York
Chicago
1940 Tax Bill Ends Undistributed Earnings Levy
The Roosevelt administration signed the 1940 revenue bill ending the undistributed profits levy and implementing an 18 percent corporate tax above $25,000 income. The act preserves nuisance taxes, raises $550 million, and covers postal rates and capital loss provisions. Also signed were the State Justice Commerce appropriation for 1940 and a three-year hot oil act extension.
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White House
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State-Justice-Commerce ‘Department
Pitkin proposes using existing tools to empower the great majority
Professor Walter B. Pitkin outlines a middle class movement in Elyria, urging use of current non political groups to form a clearinghouse, unite local efforts, and study community problems. He warns against centralization and stresses publicity, regionalism, and engaging idle youth to protect the nation’s future.
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Amercans
Pitkin
Hitler
Germany
Secret Sales Tax Cushion Fund Relieves County Heads
County officials faced a $19,870 shortfall after initial cuts. The budget commission unveiled a secret cushion funded by surplus sales tax revenues to cover the deficit and may allocate an additional $111,753 from sales tax, bringing the year’s total to about $149,733. The cushion’s exact size remains undisclosed.
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Budget Commission
Report Wires And Trees Blown Down
A weather report notes damage from strong winds with many wires down and trees toppled in affected areas. Crews work to clear hazards and restore services as assessments continue. Municipal officials urge caution and share updates on outages and safety measures.
Rescue Of Boy From Black River Praised For Quick Action
Friends of Marian Goodman a 13 year old girl praised her quick thinking in rescuing James Provoznik a 10 year old boy from a deep hole in the west branch of the Black River near Meylin road A group of about 10 boys and girls swam at the river when the boy cried for help Goodman a strong swimmer reached the boy pulled him to the bank and he was taken home close to the swimming site
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Black River
Mheylin Road
Tube Co to Shut Down for Vacation at Loraine Plant
National Tube Company plant in Loraine will suspend nearly all operations after Monday as workers take annual fall vacations. All departments except docks and slag crushers pause. some start Monday morning, others Monday afternoon. Work resumes Wednesday, July 12 after necessary repairs.
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