Relief and recovery debates span WPA to tax policy
A Senate committee report cites 12 million unemployed and 18 million on public aid while WPA chief Harry Hopkins warns a 1.25 billion relief request would add 200000 more to relief rolls. Congress considers tax changes and public works while utilities face new federal financing.
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Pennsylvania Democrats split over May primary race
Gov. George Earle seeks the senate nomination as tensions rise in Pennsylvania with May primaries. May or Wilson of Philadelphia backed by Senator Guffey and John L. Lewis opposes Earle, who is accused of borrowing large sums from contractor M. H. McCloskey, co-leader of the Philadelphia Democratic organization.
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Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia
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M. H. McCloskey
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Turkey Quake Kills 800 in Western Asia
An earthquake centered near Ankara, Turkey, kills at least 800 and leaves tens of thousands homeless. Entire villages are buried under debris as tremors rattle western Asia near Kirsehir Yozgad and Tchorun with widespread damage and aftershocks.
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Anglo Italian treaty edges toward peace in Europe
The Anglo Italian treaty of friendship, signed by Lord Perth and Ciano, aims to end long Franco Italian feuds and foresees a possible London Paris Rome Berlin quadrangle. It binds both sides to maintain status quo in the Mediterranean and Red Sea, with Italy reducing Libyan forces and honoring the London naval limits.
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Rome
Ciano
France
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Hitler
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Red Sea
Libya
Suez Canal
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Balearic Islands
Spanish Morocco
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London
Paris
Britain
Poland
Plot Against Carol Foiled by Romanian Authorities
Iron Guard leader Corneliu Codreanu and 1,500 followers jailed after a plan to seize the throne and declare a fascist state was uncovered. A blacklist of 2,000 Romanian leaders to be arrested was found, and large arms stocks were seized as Paris linked the plot to Nazi efforts in Romania.
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Berlin
Carol
Iron Guard
Romania
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Codreanu
Paris
Washington note on Roosevelt spending and Garner remark
The writer argues that new spending should aid the distressed unemployed and avoid broad programs, noting business fear and rising deficits. He recalls a rumored Garner remark about cattle fattening and questions whether the spending plan will revive the economy or merely waste funds despite public works.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Capitol
Garner
Sas Eater
Steems
Medallions Pattern Offers Quick Crochet Designs
Notes on making two crochet medallions 6 inch and 2 inch with spirals for various household items. Includes instructions, materials, photos, and stitch diagrams. Pattern 1651 costs 15 cents. send stamps or coins to The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept New York.
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Sewing Circle
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Ave
New York
N. Y
Mark Twain Replies to Remedies Sent by Well-Wishers
Clara Clemens recounts the flood of letters to Mark Twain during illness and his playful reply on a letter saying he has tried remedy No 67 while hoping for benefit and noting the reader’s No 2 653.
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Mark Twain
Clara Clemens
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