Roosevelt Plans New Relief Bill and Market Reform
President Roosevelt, meeting with congressional leaders, outlined a request for 1.5 billion dollars in relief including housing and 500 million for public works to aid employment. He seeks a tougher stock market bill, tariff, revenue, bankruptcy, and bank deposit insurance measures, and may sideline some admin proposals to finish by May. Germany’s stance sparks disarmament impasse as France demands league reentry.
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Roosevelt
Fletcher-Rayburn
Congress
Mussolini Outlines Italy’s Cost of Living Fixes
Italian Premier Mussolini and the cabinet issued decree laws to align purchasing power with the lira. They cut government salaries 20 percent and reduced state employee pay 6 to 12 percent while trimming supplements. Landlords must cut rents 12 to 15 percent, and prices in co operatives drop 10 percent.
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Pa Mussolini
Italy
Roosevelt
Council of Ministers
Mussolini
British Chancellor Chamberlain unveils prosperity budget
Evillie Chamberlain presented a prosperity budget in parliament showing recovery progress, tax cuts, higher government pay, and unemployment dole. He reported a treasury surplus near 160 million dollars and outlined optimistic fiscal prospects while noting no provisions for wartime debt or reparations from the United States.
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Eville Chamberlain
United States
America
French note brands armament talks futile and vows self reliance
Paris declares armaments and alliances the path to national security. It blames Chancellor Hitler and the Nazi government for the failure of negotiations, calling the German military budget a menace and stating Germany will push rearmament beyond Versailles limits.
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Hitler
Germany
Senate Tax Proposals Spark House Opposition in Conference
House leaders decry Senate tax increases as outside the bill’s intent and plan a conference fight. The revised measure aims for about 258 million annually by closing tax loopholes, while the Senate liberal bloc adds 220 million more. Publicity of income tax returns is also included in the Senate version.
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Senate
House
Doughton
Ways and Means Committee
Wirt affair ends as Democrats drop charges against Gary educator
The Democratic majority on the investigation committee reports to Congress that Gary educator Doctor Wirt’s charges of a red plot to overthrow the government are unfounded. Republicans McGugin Lehrbach argue for a broader inquiry while Bishops note witnesses deny Wirt’s account. Kneeland supports policies beyond 1926 conditions and calls for redistribution and social programs.
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Committee of Investigation
Congress
Gary
McGugin
Lehrbach
Mce Gugin
Brain Trust
United States
Hamilton Fish
New York
Doctor Wirt
Fish
Wirt
Bulwinkle Committee
Virginia
Hildegarde Kneeland
Agriculture Department
Miss Kneeland
Bulwinkle
Roosevelt Air Mail Legislation Sparked Senate Action
Senate began consideration of air mail legislation after President Roosevelt unveiled a plan to award contracts for carrying the mail by air. The proposal aims to restructure how mail routes are awarded and expand aerial service nationwide.
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The
Senate
Roosevelt
Commission urged to study air mail and aviation development
Airlines sue Postmaster General Farley in District of Columbia Supreme Court seeking to halt his order canceling air mail contracts. Boe ing Air Transport Pacific Air Transport Varney Airlines and National Air Transport allege the ction violated due process by canceling contracts without a hearing.
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District of Columbia Supreme Court
Farley
Boeing Air Transport, Inc
Pacific Air Transport
Varney Airlines
National Air Transport, Inc
United Aircraft and Transport, Inc
APAN issues manifesto backing peace in Eastern Asia
APAN asserts responsibility to maintain peace in eastern Asia and objects to outside aid to Chinese air and military forces. The group especially dislikes airplane sales to China by American and Italian manufacturers.
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APAN
Asia
China
Lexington citizens protest federal policies in congress letters
More than 1,200 Lexington residents marking the 159th battle anniversary sign and send a protest to their state delegation in Congress. They oppose federal interference in business under social reform efforts and economic recovery, and oppose rapid or indefinite legislation beyond emergency needs.
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Lexington
Mass
Washington
Congress
House approves first crop limiting measure in U S history
The Senate altered the Bankhead compulsory cotton control bill and sent it to the White House. Senator Bailey of Texas led strong opposition as the bill, a bold New Deal step, aims to curb Southern cotton output to 10 million bales this year with a 50 percent tax on excess production.
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United States
White House
House
Senate
Bailey
Texas
Ickes seeks condemnation for 134 parcels in Atlanta housing plan
Secretary Ickes asked Attorney General Cummings to file condemnation suits against 134 Atlanta parcels for a $2 million federal housing project for negroes. The government also plans to buy 70,000 square feet outright and may extend similar action to Chicago and other cities.
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Atlanta
Ickes
Public Works
Cummings
Federal Emergency Housing Corporation
Chicago
Oklahoma Governor Blocks Delinquent Tax Sales
Gov. Murray of Oklahoma opposes resales of delinquent taxes and deploys the National Guard in eleven counties to protect homes. He warns county officials against conducting delinquent tax sales and says more troops can be mobilized if needed. Adjutant General Barrett cites economic limits but pledges readiness.
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Murray
Oklahoma
Military Department
Barrett
John J. Blaine Dies in Wisconsin Political Figure
John J. Blaine longtime Wisconsin politician former governor and U S senator died of pneumonia at his Bose cobel home. He aligned with the La Follette independent Republican group and lost renomination in 1982 to John B. Chapple who was defeated by F. Ryan Duffy. He served as a director of the Re.
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John J. Blaine
Wisconsin
United States
Bosecobel
la Follette
Senate
John B. Chapple
F. Ryan Duffy
Mr. Blaine
The
Relief Committee Chief Reports Urban Aid Jump
State Relief Committee Chairman W. H. Smith cites a federal report showing Omaha up 56 percent from February to March in urban relief. Other cities Des Moines 58 percent Sioux City 77 percent Columbus 80 percent and Dayton 93 percent. average across 140 localities was 20 percent.
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State Relief Committee
W. H. Smith
Omaha
Des Moines
Sioux City
Columbus
Ohio
Dayton
State Auditor Reports Warrants and Expenditures
State Auditor W. B. Price announces 13,892 warrants issued last month totaling 1,651,375 of current funds and 5,120 of temporary trust funds, with 5,000 for soldiers relief. Road costs dominate, 554,699 from gasoline tax, 263,478 from the highway revolving fund, and 143,158 from the motor vehicle fund.
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W. B. Price
National Industrial Recovery Highway
Nebraska high school band contest dropped from 1934 fair lineup
Secretary Perry Reed announced the high school band contest will not be held at the 1934 Nebraska exposition due to lack of interest. He added that many bands will still perform to entertain fairgoers at the state fair.
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Nebraska
Perry Reed
Reed
Bank of Burwell Receives State Charter
The state banking department issued a charter for a new Burwell bank the third this year. Bank of Burwell will have 25000 capital and 5000 surplus with F A Johnson as president Harold O Johnson as vice president and O W Johnson as cashier. Directors include F A Johnson E E Troxell F W Manasil R L Walker F E DeLashmutt and H R Brown.
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The
State Banking Department
Burwell
Bank of
H. R. Brown
Civilian corps transforming Niobrara Island into park
A civilian conservation corps company arrived to develop Niobrara Island park. Crews will clean and beautify five natural lakes, build roads, and trim timber across the 600 plus acre tract. The land, once government property, was given to the city and then to the state for a park and game reserve.
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Niobrara Island
Civilian Conservation Corps
Nebraska general fund receipts rise in early April
The state treasury shows 18 percent higher general fund collections in the first two weeks of April than the whole April last year. Up to April 14 receipts totaled $521,782, versus $442,158 for all of last April. Extra funds stem partly from estate taxes paid to county treasurers in March under a new law moving delinquency dates from May 1 to March 1.
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General Fund
Nebraska
Treasury
Nebraska surpasses Arbor Day tree planting quota
J R Kinder of the American Legion Arbor Day committee says more than 2.5 million trees have been planted, with the federal government at Halsey forest, farmers, state parks, and civic groups contributing. Reports show about 2.0 million plus additional saplings from extension service and local clubs totaling over 3.6 million trees planted.
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Nebraska
J. R. Kinder
American Legion
Arbor Day Committee
Halsey Forest
Agricultural Extension Service
Staite
Frank O‘connell
Normal Board Reaffirms Dorm Rule For Nonresident Freshmen Girls
The state normal board restates a long standing rule requiring nonresident freshmen girls at the four state teachers colleges to room in dormitories. More than 250 students across the four colleges are benefiting from a federal relief program aiding student employment. The board notes teaching candidates often come from modest households making relief more urgent than at many liberal arts colleges.
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The
State Normal Board
Nebraska Teachers’ Colleges
Teachers’ Colleges
Cattle on Feed Decreases Across Corn Belt States
A. E. Anderson reports all cornbelt states except Nebraska show a 12 percent drop in cattle on feed from a year ago. He notes heavy Nebraska shipments offset by more cattle moving into the country and higher corn prices limiting feeding activity. Marketing plans suggest similar total cattle to be marketed this August 1 as last year, with fat cattle marketing spreading over summer and fall.
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Nebraska
A. E. Anderson
Anderson
Medinacelli’s Decline From Prosperity to Shrinking City
The Spanish town of Medinacelli once housed 15 000 people and served as a Moorish stronghold and Castilian metropolis. Now its population has dwindled to about 700, with a steady decline over four decades as fortunes waned and the aristocracy faded.
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Medinacelli
Spain
Aragon
Postum Free Week Supply Offer
Read the offer in this paper. The Postum Company will mail a full week's supply of health giving Postum free to anyone who writes for it. Advert.
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Postum Company
Postum
Precious Gems Bracelet Gift Questioned
Mae confirms the bracelet George gave contains only a few precious stones. Gladys acknowledges the piece.
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Gladys
George
Mae
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Regulate Livers
An early note describes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a product for liver regulation. The text references cats and a claim of gentle, soothing effects, noting the pellets as a traditional remedy.
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Dr. Pierce
All He Wants What the average schoolboy wants is history
A compact and witty line suggesting a craving for familiar patterns. The remark points to a nostalgic view of history repeating itself as a student’s desire. It frames historical repetition as a relatable impulse rather than a factual report.
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