Revision of corporation tax bill dominates world news
The proposed corporation tax changes would be graduated and affect dividends. Projected first year revenue is about 803 million dollars, with a three year shortfall of 334 million against the president’s budget, prompting talk of revising the plan next session.
Senate Passes 272 Million Flood Control Bill
Sen ator Vandenberg cautions against haste as the Senate passes a four bill measure by Sen ator Overton authorizing 272 million dollars for flood control on the lower Mississippi and tributaries. The bill lacks an immediate relation to the omnibus flood program and requires a deficiency appropriation. An extra 15 million is authorized for War Department rescue and repair work, justified by emergency conditions.
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Michigan
Senate
Senator Overton
Louisiana
Mississippi River
Overton
Secretary of War
Florida Judge Ritter Impeached and Removed by Senate
The Senate found H. L. Ritter Ederal Ritter of Florida guilty on seven impeachment charges and removed him from office. On six charges he was acquitted, but the seventh led to a conviction 56 to 28. An attempted lifelong disqualification failed 76 to 0. The verdict marked Ritter as violating good behavior but with no further punishment.
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Tennessee
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Vandenberg
Michigan
Tugwell
Hopkins
NRA
Ederal
Halsted L. Rit*ter
Florida
Senate
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Ritter
United States
Foundation of the American Republic
Administration bill aims 800 million tax hike in year
The Ways and Means Committee introduced a proposed 800 million dollar annual tax measure. Republicans blasted the plan as unsound and regimentation driven while Democrats and locals joined the attack. Administration leaders predicted passage before May 1.
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Ways Committee
Ethiopia Crisis in Geneva and Italian Aggression
The League of Nations strained as Italy demands occupation of Addis Ababa and all Ethiopia for an armistice. Ethiopia seeks penalties under article 16, Britain and France hesitate, and the council laments its inability to enforce peace amid ongoing Ethiopian-Israeli tensions and Italian advances.
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Ethiopia
Italy
East Africa
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League of Nations
Geneva
Baron’ Pompeo- Aloisi
Mussolini
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League
France
Great Britain
Anthony Eden
Council
Germany
Dessye
Asfa’Wosan
Labor reports March gains in manufacturing and nonmanufacturing sectors
Secretary of Labor Erkins reported March employment rose by 250000 across manufacturing and nonmanufacturing industries. One division of the steel industry exceeded its 1929 level, and payrolls in the surveyed industries were 10000000 above February and 20000000 over the prior year.
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Labor Department
Colorado Leader Vows Tight Border Guard Patrols
Gov. Ed C. Johnson of Colorado orders a National Guard patrol to halt influxes at state lines. Col. Neil W. Kimball, adjutant general, led a scouting flight over western Oklahoma after reports of workers massing for a border run. Guards claim laborers camped across the border while redigents allegedly detour east toward the New Mexico line, prompting patrols toward the Kansas boundary.
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Oklahoma
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Kansas
Dardanelles Remilitarization Sparks Balkan Tension
Postwar moves by Turkey under Ataturk push troops into the Dardanelles zone despite Susanne. Allies wary while Britain leans toward consent and the Soviet Union approves. Bulgaria seeks a corridor to the Aegean as Austria parades displays military strength. Romania boosts defense spending. Hungary pushes Trianon revision.
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Austria
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Vienna
Little Entente
Romania
Hungary
McHENRY HOWE DIES. FRIEND OF ROOSEVELT
Quis McHenry Howe longtime secretary to President Roosevelt and adviser died in Washington Naval Hospital after illness of over a year. Known as the "President maker" in the capital for helping Roosevelt reach the White House. For 25 years he aided Roosevelt since their Albany meeting and helped shape the Chicago convention campaign.
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Roosevelt
Naval Hospital
Washington
Howe
White House
Albany
Chicago
Famine and Drought Plague Szechuen As Communists Advance
Dispatches from Chengtu describe a severe famine and drought in Szechuen province. Reported deaths run into thousands with up to 30 million in distress. Officials link the crisis to Communist incursions over the past two years with overrun land and pillaging.
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Chengtu
China
Szechuen
Publishers Condemn Black Lobby Committee Actions
In New York the national association adopted resolutions denouncing the Black lobby committee for seizing private communications and violating the first fourth and fifth amendments. The publishers urged protection for all victims of criminal statutes.
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Black Lobby Committee
National Association
New York
United States
Italian Composer TTorino Respighi Dies After Blood Poisoning
The noted modern Italian composer TTorino Respighi has died in Se oo Seotee from blood poisoning, prompting mourning among music lovers worldwide.
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Ttorino Respighi
Start the Day with Joy and Kindness Motif
Motivational note encourages daily kindness and cheerful greetings. It asserts happiness arises from within and urges readers to brighten others' days with warm words and handshakes. A closing exhortation by L. M. invites personal positivity.
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L.'M
Yearly toll at highway grade crossings tops 1900s
The safety section of the Association of American Railroads reports 1935 saw 1,680 deaths at highway grade crossings, up from 1,554 in 1934 and 1,812 in 1931. Injuries reached 4,658 with 3,933 total accidents, including December figures of 525 incidents and 606 injuries.
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Association of American Railroads
The Little Fellow Merely Curious At Lunch Counter
A freckled boy peers through a plate glass window at sizzling hot dogs and hamburgers. A woman asks if he is hungry. he responds he wonders how many he could eat if he were hungry. The scene unfolds at a quick lunch counter.
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Sonny
Philadelphia Inquirer
Invents New Stove That Makes Own Gas
W C Coleman unveils a stove that generates its own gas from ordinary gasoline. The Coleman Range lights instantly with Band-A-Blu Burners, offering adjustable heat and a hot, fuel efficient flame. It includes an insulated oven, broiler drawer, and independently controlled burner for precise baking or broiling. Send a postcard to Coleman in Wichita, Kansas for illustrated literature and a store chart.
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W. C. Coleman
Coleman
Wichita
Kansas
Gladiolus Bulbs Special Inspected for 1 Dollar
A local sale item lists one hundred bicoming gladiolus bulbs mixed state inspected for one dollar. Vernon Goldsworthy of Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin is the contact.
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Vernon Goldsworthy
Wisconsin Rapids
Wisc
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