Criticism of NRA Piles in Upon Johnson Criticism
Washington March 1 The NRA faces mounting complaints as Gen Hugh S Johnson fights to address issues Critics say the NRA ignored many labor regulation violations by large firms and that black workers are discriminated against while low paid women replace men to trim payrolls Roosevelt plans a personal NRA appearance next Monday at 11 o clock Representatives of the American Federation of Labor press for a 20 hour week at today's session
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Three Soviet fliers bound for Northland rescue mission
Moscow March 1 Three of Russia's leading Arctic fliers A Levsnevsky Ushakov and M Stepnev head to the United States aboard the Olympic en route to New York City to report to Washington. They may use American planes to aid a 101 person group stranded on ice floes in the Bering Sea after a Soviet ice breaker sank. Soviet officials welcome American assistance though not explicitly requested. The marooned group fled to the floes as rescue attempts with dog teams and planes failed.
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Suspension of Mine Assessment Passes Senate
Washington March 1 The Senate passed a bill suspending annual assessment work on mining claims for the year ending July 1 The bill awaits action in the House The measure would halt required assessments for the specified period despite existing mining laws
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Heintleman Outlines Duties In New Post
B F Heintzleman Assistant District Forester spoke at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon. He expressed regret at leaving Juneau and Alaska, praised pioneer work, noted forestry expansion under the new President, and urged restraint on lumbering to curb erosion and protect resources.
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Treasury Secretary Morgenthau outlines continuation of monetary plans
Washington March 1 Morgenthau told Congress the administration wants to test current monetary plans through the fiscal year before fixing policy. He noted business improving since his tenure and cited increases in world gold price and farm products since February of last year.
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Stocks End Flat After Nervy Sessions on March First
Stocks edged up and down in a nervy session on March one with the Dow Jones 60 largely steady by the close. Traders watched Washington for policy cues as United States Smelting fell seven points after Morgenthau signaled the monetary plan would stay in place for the fiscal year. Bonds showed irregularity amid cautious sentiment.
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Pope to Advise Spanish Catholics to Aid Republic
Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius XI will soon urge Spanish Catholics to support the Republic and unite to better secure church respect in Spain. The unmistakable plea highlights Catholic aid for Republican authorities and church principles amid the Spanish Civil War era.
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Alaska Shipping Chief Predicts Peak Season in 1934
L W Baker, traffic manager of the Alaska Steamship Company, told the Juneau Chamber of Commerce that the 1934 season should be the best since 1929. He cited rising gold prices, expanded mining operations, an optimistic fishing industry with more canneries, and a strong tourist trade. Advertising budgets include $60,000 by the Alaska Steamship Co. and joint campaigns with railroads to promote Alaska travel nationwide.
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Rein Deer Chief Visits Nome Flight to Juneau Delayed
Rein deer Supervisor Lyman Brewster and Mrs Brewster left Nome for Juneau but detoured after their flight encountered cold upper air and frozen gas lines near Fairbanks. Pilot Victor Ross landed on a lake, then trekked with passengers to Dunbar and Seward, returning to Nome to drain the ship and retrieve baggage. Nome remains optimistic for a busier spring as the Hammond camp eyes renewed activity.
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National Planning Seen As Huge Reorganization
The Administration pursues a national planning project viewed as the capstone of Roosevelt era ideas. A new Cabinet Committee aims to reorganize nearly every sector including industry, agriculture, employment, and transportation. The scope dwarfs existing programs and envisions a multi-year effort with Muscle Shoals as a small model.
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Confession Secured in Murder Case
Denver reports that Louis and John Pacheco confessed to killing Bobby Griffin a 16 year old farm hand and Clifford Smith a farmer at his ranch near Wellington They also admitted shooting Mrs Smith and attempting to burn her and the bodies Police identify the brothers as suspects and say they will be charged with first degree murder John Pacheco wounded while interfering with his brother’s shot wife Mrs Smith survived with back injuries
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Death penalty verdict in California kidnapping case
A California Superior Court jury sentenced H. C. Brooks and William Tanner to die by hanging for abducting attorney Henry Bodkin during a torture-robbery last December 16. Bodkin testified Tanner burned the tips of his fingers with a burning paper while he was bound in a chair.
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Crowds Honor John J. McGraw in Final Tribute
New Yorkers who knew his fame and baseball crowded St. Patrick's Cathedral to bid farewell to John J. McGraw who died last Sunday. The first body was sent to Baltimore for burial in a vault and burial will occur in the spring.
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Chamber bids farewell to Heintzieman
At a Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Juneau Alaska speakers honored Assistant District Forester Heintzieman who is being transferred to Washington. H L Faulkner praised his leadership and tireless work for the Territory and the Forest Service, expressing personal regret and best wishes. Others welcomed visitors including Alaska Commission officials and district superintendents as Governor Troy introduced Lyman Brewster, Reindeer Supervisor, who arrived from Nome.
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Aimee McPherson Withdraws Contest in Divorce Suit
Aimee Semple McPherson withdraws her contest to the divorce suit filed by her estranged husband David L. Hutton in Los Angeles Superior Court. A stipulation filed confirms she will not contest the action and waives trial notice.
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President seeks new powers to shape tariffs with Congress
President Roosevelt asks Congress for three year authority to adjust tariffs up to 50 percent and to negotiate reciprocal treaties without Senate confirmation or Tariff Commission involvement. Supporters say it advances trade expansion while opponents warn of unchecked powers as Congress may stay in session until July.
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Doumergue Named Dictator With French Tariff Powers
Paris March 1 The French Parliament balances the budget and makes Premier Gaston Doumergue tariff dictator. He is granted absolute powers to effect economies and negotiate trade treaties.
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New York Exchange Head to Face Senate Questions
Washington March 1 Richard Whitney head of the New York Stock Exchange faced further questions on market abuses as Senate Committee Counsel Pecora said they had not begun questioning Whitney yet. Whitney appeared at a hearing on the Pletcher Rayburn bill to place exchanges under government control and stated officials had tried to eradicate abuses while not denying their existences.
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Four Die in Brooklyn Tenement Fire Family Tragedy
Four members of one family were killed and a fifth member severely burned in a Brooklyn tenement fire early this morning. The dead include Walter Galazi and other relatives as fire units battled the blaze in the crowded building. The blaze prompted investigations into cause and safety conditions.
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