Tugwell quizzed by senate panel amid partisan debate
Exford Tugwell faced sharp questions from the Senate Agriculture Committee about his fitness for under secretary of agriculture. He defended his views on the Constitution and collectivism, while opponents accused him of insincere denials and radical ideas. The committee advanced the nomination, but floor debate remained heated with strong attacks.
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Exford
Guy Tugwell
Senate Agriculture Committee
Tugwell
America
Ed” Smith
South Carolna
Henry D. Hatfield
West Virginia
Senate
Behall
Minnesota
United States Senate
Darrow Report Urges Johnson Ousted From NRA
The national recovery review board led by Clarence Darrow urges removal of Administrator Johnson for an un American and dictatorial approach to the recovery program. It faults codes that favor big business and oppress smaller firms in multiple industries.
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National Recovery Review Board
Clarence Darrow
Johnson
NRA
Darrow
British debt notes and possible part payment in goods
The Bortary of Stath Hull sent to Great Britain another note challenging the British claim on war debt. It states the debtor must propose terms and hints at a possible partial payment in goods if an arrangement is reached. The note references an action due by June 15.
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Rome
Mussolini
Hitler
Russia
Soviet
Czechoslovakia
Rumania
Jugoslavia
Maxim Litvinov
Germany
Litvinov
Edward Benes
Nicholas Titulescu
Romania
Europe
Little Entente
Moscow
Japan
Bortary
STATH
Hull
Great Britain
Roosevelt outlines social reforms and economic plans
The president told Congress recovery is not enough and urged next winter's social experiments in housing land and resource planning old age and unemployment insurance. He signaled a national land policy and plans to aid those displaced and safeguard against unemployment, while tariff bargaining seeks rapid reciprocal treaties with about thirty nations.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Soosevelt
Senate
Baer Beats Carnera For World Heavyweight Title Victory
Axel Baer of California defeated Primo Carnera in New York to claim the world heavyweight title after a technical knockout in the eleventh round. Carnera, weighing 268 pounds, was hurt by Baer’s fast punching and entered the ring eager to fight, but Baer maintained the lead through most of the bout.
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AX Baer
California
America
Primo Carnera
New York
Baer
Carnera
Drought Ravages Midwest Crops and Raises Hope for Future
Regions across the Middle West faced heavy rains after drought, but early crops were ruined. Secretary Wallace toured dry states calling the drought a tragedy for farmers yet a potential blessing for the nation in the long run.
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Middle West
Wallace
Drouth
Lin Dutra Wins United States Open Golf Championship
Lin Dutra, a California country club professional, captures the United States Open title by finishing 72 holes with a score of 203.
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Lin Dutra
California
United States
Roosevelt Reform Plans Set for 1935 Congress Plea
The article surveys President Roosevelt's broad social reform program as he prepares to submit proposals to Congress in January 1935. It notes potential political consequences based on Democratic gains or losses, emphasizes old age insurance and housing aid, and discusses implications for stock market and agricultural policy amid debates over new regulatory laws.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
House
Senate
Watchdog Playful With Safe Robbers Denver
Soda the Scotch terrier befriended two men attempting to crack a garage safe. He wagged his tail and urged play while the robbers found no money, the dog unaware of the failed theft. The incident ends with Soda unharmed and unaware of the crime.
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Denver
Soda
Maryland Jail for New Yorker in Love Cult Mail Scam
New York man William Joseph Biggane alias Mr. William Joseph Anthony Biggane faces U S court after being jailed in Baltimore for mail seduction and obscenity in a case tied to Miss Betty Howe of East St Louis. He was arraigned before Commissioner J Frank Supplee and held on bail. Postal inspectors tracked him for days before he was captured following a sprawling letter urging Howe to join the Ancient Love Cult of Aphrodite Ovid and Horace. The letter was described as obscene and sized to blush. Howe alerted postal officials prompting the arrest.
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Baltimore
Betty Howe
East St. Louis
Ill
Sam
William Joseph Anthony Biggane
Baltimore City
United States
Biggane
J. Frank
Supplee
Post Office
H. L. Connor
Miss Howe
Aphrodite
Ovid
Horace
Mr. Biggane
Postal Chief Friend to Harassed Benedicts
London report says Sir Edward T. Campbell, the British postmaster general's parliamentary private secretary, helped a wife who received a misdated letter. The explanation cited a Christmas rush and a mistaken Nottingham postmark. The husband later sent a gold cigarette case to the secretary as thanks.
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London
Benedicts
Edward T. Campbell
Brighton
Nottingham
Sir Edward
Dog Adopts Baby Chicks in Lieu of Lost Puppies
Brounie the dog of R. H. Akers in Welch West Virginia has adopted three baby chicks given to her after her puppies were taken away. She acts as a devoted mother guarding the chicks from other animals and cuddling them closely while careful not to injure them during movement.
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Welch
W. Va
Brounie
R. H. Akers
90-Year-Old Man Saves Wife From Exploding Fire
Akron Ohio: Peter Conrad, 90, dragged his 86-year-old invalid wife from a burning home after an oil stove exploded igniting the house. He half carried her to safety. neither was harmed.
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Akron
Ohio
Peter Conrad
Payment Completion on Unsigned Marshall Check
Marshall Michigan report states storekeeper A. Burgy sent a Detroit firm a merchandise payment by unsigned check. The firm and institutions did not notice the missing signature, and the check was presented to the Detroit bank and clearing house before the omission was found, then returned to First National Bank of Marshall.
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Marshall, Mich
Burgy
Marshall
Detroit
Detroit Bank
Detroit Clearing House
First National Bank of Marshall
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