Ickes Warns Fascism Is Nation's Worst Foe
Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes, speaking to a nationwide broadcast at a Jewish Daily Courier anniversary dinner, labeled fascism as the deadly, insidious foe facing America and urged urgent action. He warned against overemphasizing Communism while totalitarianism grows, urging defense of liberties and denunciation of dictatorship cries.
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Two-Skirt Suit Trend Mirrors Men’s Two-Pant Style
Fashion notes endorse two-skirt suits where one skirt matches the jacket and the other bears a distinct pattern. The look echoes the traditional two-pant ensemble while offering a contrasting element for visual interest in contemporary wardrobes.
Roosevelt Gathers Leaders for Reorganization Compromise
Speaker Bankhead and Representative Rayburn met with President Roosevelt at the White House to discuss a compromise on congressional over-ruling of presidential reorganization orders. The plan would allow a simple majority to override, rather than a two thirds vote, amid broader credit provisions for business and industry. Rayburn said conferees believed the bill would pass, noting the President usually consults congressional lieutenants after absences from the Capitol.
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Congress Meant to Reconsider Civil Service Plan in Reorganization Bill
Discussion noted no message to Congress on anti trust law or TVA probe and mentioned uncertain White House stance on Veterans Administration reorganization. Rayburn flagged intention to resist Civil Service Commission changes, while Benson, Byrnes and others eyed Senate reception. RFC expansion and rail loans loom as administration moves to accelerate recovery with government funding.
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Hull Opposes Navy Limiting Naval Frontier Policy
Washington April 4 Secretary Hull urged the Navy be free to operate worldwide as the Senate naval affairs committee began hearings on the administration's 1.1 billion dollar expansion bill. Hull warned against an imaginary Chinese wall that would limit American ships and expose citizens to attacks outside such a perimeter while backing a 5 5 3 ratio among the United States, Britain, and Japan though not insisting on parity with England in combat vessels.
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Planting guide shows frost risk by zone map
A U S Department of Agriculture map divides the nation into five planting zones and advises gardeners to consult a local weather meteorologist about frost-free nights. It notes crops needing 120 days to mature cannot be planted where summers have only about 100 frost-free days.
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Secretary Hull Seeks Security First Before Conference
In remarks on a possible naval disarmament conference the secretary stressed no practical result without congressional authorization and economic and political groundwork. He insisted national security must be adequate in the interim, while questions about Japan’s parity and weapon bans were discussed.
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Fireman Killed Fighting Blaze in Manhattan Stable
New York April 4 One fireman was killed nine others injured and 129 horses trapped when a two story Lower East Side stable burned. Flames fed by 50 tons of hay swept through the building. The dead man was Lieutenant Thomas Meehan crushed by a falling brick wall. A directory of want ads and offers is updated daily in the classifieds.
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Entire Flock Of Chickens Stolen In County Case
Thirty prize chickens from the coop of Leon Yourtee in Brownaville were stolen over the weekend. Deputies suspect an organized band of chicken thieves operating in Washington county. About one chicken larceny per day occurred recently. A related case against a second alleged thief will go to Circuit Court next week. James Meadows provided the information leading to the roundup. he had previous convictions.
Woman Injured In Funkstown Auto Crash
Mrs Mary M Eversole 36 of Altoona Pa sustained severe head injuries Sunday at about 7 am when a car she rode in left the national highway south of Funkstown and sideswiped a telegraph pole. Driver Marbury H Burker of Claysburg Pa said he fell asleep at the wheel. The injured woman was taken to Washington County Hospital. The car was bound for Boonsboro at the time.
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