Roosevelt speaks for New Deal in Chicago Farm rally
President Roosevelt defends the New Deal farm program before about 25,000 farmers at the International Amphitheater in Chicago. He cites rising farm income and argues Canada trade talks and tariff concessions support agricultural recovery amid broad international policy debate.
Townsend Plan and Rail Pension Debates Stir Washington
A column by William Bruckari weighs the Townsend old age pension proposal against government rail ownership fears. It argues the plan risks devaluing currency and expanding taxes, while warning against demagogic shortcuts during hard times and highlighting the rail pension levy as a potential burden on carriers and workers.
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Farm Bureau backs reciprocal trade talks with no Canada mention
As the American Farm Bureau federation closed its Chicago convention it adopted a resolution endorsing reciprocal trade treaties while avoiding explicit reference to the Canada United States trade agreement. A second set of 17 resolutions urged federal fiscal policy changes including higher revenues and lower spending to reach balance in coming years. The federation also approved a pledge to defend the nation’s interests.
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Naval powers meet in London to curb arms race
In London representatives from the United States Great Britain France and Japan opened talks on restricting naval forces and listener tonnage. Prime Minister Baldwin urged limits to avert unrestricted naval competition while Norman H. Davis proposed a 20 percent cut or continued fleet limits. Nagano demanded parity with the U S and Britain which was rejected by the other delegates amid tensions over Mediterranean rivalries Ethiopia sanctions and north China turmoil.
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Congressmen Hoeppel and son guilty of conspiring for West Point appointment
H. Hoeppel, congressman from California, and his son Charlies were found guilty by a DC jury of conspiring to sell a West Point appointment for 1000 dollars. They were released on bail pending a new trial motion. Hoeppel served in the Roosevelt landslide era and was re elected in 1984. He is 54. his son 21.
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Industrial council sessions end in disorder halting work
G saeee L. Berry, industrial co ordinator, struggles to muster an industrial council as many groups refuse to participate. The inaugural session broke up in disorder with shouts of liar and threats of fights. Further dosage were postponed for a week or more.
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Curtis presses Landon for President amid Borah talks
Former Vice President Charles Curtis met with Senator Borah in Washington while reaffirming support for Kansas Governor Alf Landon for the presidency. Curtis noted no link between a Topeka conference with Landon and his Borah call, stating he has no second choice and hinges on convention outcomes. He praised Landon as suited to lead an economic administration.
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Cubas President Resigns After Government Dispute
Arlos Mendieta resigns as Cuba president after a fierce government quarrel over election procedure. Mendieta served two years before Secretary of State Barnet takes over and reappoints the cabinet as preparations for the constitutional president election proceed.
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Hopei and Chahar Granted Virtual Self Rule Under Japanese Guidance
The Nan king government led by Chiang Kai shek yields to a regional council in Hopei and Chahar, home to over 30 million. Nanking retains control of foreign affairs, finances, military and judiciary, and appoints all officials, with no real independence granted, while Japanese protection and guidance limit the council’s checks.
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Lindbergh Kidnaping Suspect Loses Last Appeal
The convicted man in the Lindbergh baby case nearly lost his final chance to avoid the electric chair as the Supreme Court declined to review his appeal. A new trial could occur if new evidence emerges, with a potential commutation to life imprisonment on the line.
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