House Rejects Death Sentence in Utility Holding Bills
Congress approved a substitute House bill replacing the Senate plan to dissolve large utility holding companies. The final vote on the measure was 82 to 81 with an investigation into lobbying by supporters and opponents. Reports accused aides of pressuring lawmakers while the administration's backers denied mounting tactics.
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Congress
House
Senate
Wader
Securities and Exchange
Capricel
Tobbylasts
Johain Hoeppel
California
Joeppe
Phia
Ralph O Brewster
Maine
Thomas
Gorecorsa
Tassamaquoddy
Brewster
Rankin
Misalealpp
Moran
Sfalne
Roosevelt
Senate predicts fate of utility measure amid war threats
Senator Wheeler after a White House call voiced confidence a satisfactory bill would emerge from the conference. If not, the measure dies. The episode risks future political fallout for Democratic pro and anti administration factions as the tariff battle looms in the next campaign.
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Wheeler
Montana
Companiee Ly
Leathera
Obaeiversa
Battle over banking bill shapes federal reserve power
The discussion centers on Senator Carter Clase and Governor Marriner Eccles as changes move the measure through the Senate Banking and Currency Committee. The administration faces pushback on giving the Federal Reserve Board power over the banking system and potential government ownership implications.
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Carter Clase
Marriner
Eccles
Federal Reserve Board
Haa
Ecclea Carclea
Tovd
Bia
Senate Banking and Currency
Hiita
Lectes
Secretary of the Treasury
Morgenthau
House
Reserve Banka Te
Nesonal
Attorney General Cummings Announces Police Training School
On July 29 the department will open a Washington based school to train state county and city police in law enforcement theory and practice. A twelve weeks course will be provided free of charge using the Bureau of Investigation equipment for the instruction.
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Ttorney
Hoover Absent From Presidential Run For Republican Nomination
Informants told senators former President Herbert Hoover would not seek the Republican nomination in the presidential race. They said former Senator Hoover would announce later he will stay in private life, work on future plans, and back the party's candidate to help unify the ticket.
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Fa Eevee
Ican Ecaatara
Sloover
War Veterans Meet in Vuarls Debating Future Peace
Allied and Central power veterans convened in Vuarls to urge wary steps toward averting future wars. They rejected enmity and urged mutual respect for treaties and international accords. American delegates included SPL Rattey Winona Mina Julian W. Thomas Ball Take Cliyg Bernhard Ragner McMeesport Pa and Harold LL Smith Coatavtia Pa.
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Vuarls
Fidie
Spl Rattey
Winona Mina
Julian W. Thomas Ball
Cliyg
Bernhard Ragner
McMeesport
Harold LL Smith
Coatavtia
Welsh veteran urges unity at peace and reconstruction rally
AVID TLOYD CROAGT, a veteran of New Leal, resumed political activity reluctantly with determination to join. He addressed the convention and warned that the menace to peace and global economic confusion are worsening.
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Tloyd Croagt
Ucltish
Httle
Henry Ford of France and the moat builder myth
The passage discusses a figure likened to the Henry Ford of France, famed for a rumored moat project and a low cost motor car. It notes a vanished fortune and failed enterprises that once formed vast wealth.
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Citnoln
Henry Bord
France
Unclear confrontation between Ansill and Senator Long at Washington hotel
A muddled report describes ANSILL or Ansell facing Huey Long during a party intrusion at a Washington hotel. A companion grabbed Ansel l by the arm as Long allegedly acted, leaving the scene tense and disputed.
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Huey Long
Long
Washington
Ansell
Long Theo Ran Wade
Mussolini eyes four year war to crush Africa empire
The article outlines Mussolini's plan for a prolonged war to complete Africa’s conquest, citing Italy’s defense of its Ethiopian aggression and Britain’s proposed economic blockade talks. It notes Abyssinian appeals to restraint and to the United States to study ways to respect the Kellogg pact outlawing war.
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Apt
Anthony Eden
Africa
Italy
Mussolini
Abyssinia
Ithiopia
United States
W. Gerry George
Affalres
Addis Ababa
Johnson takes federal relief post as New York head
ICG JOHNSON assumed his new office of federal work relief administrator for New York city. His secretary Rabble kept reporters at bay for a day then admitted them. The general said he hates the job and that without funds the relief program will vanish.
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Icg Johnson
Federal Workce Relief
New York City
Farmers approve tentative plan for AAA rye and wheat aid
In 1915 rye growers and representatives from 11 states met in Washington to discuss an AAA adjustment program with undisclosed benefit payments. Farmers from major wheat states met AAA officials and endorsed a flexible plan for wheat grower payments.
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Inmventary OF Agriculture
Wallace
AAA
Washington
Ita
Disaster at Sea Claims 104 Lives on Midori Maru
In a fog bound collision, the steamer Midori Maru carrying holiday travelers sank quickly. Rescue boats saved 62 of 166 passengers and 1 of the crew, with all victims identified as Japanese.
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APAN
Roosevelt outlines new fiscal year with record peace-time deficit
The federal government opens a new fiscal year with a proposed spending of 3 720000000 and revenue projections of 3991000 0. The deficit for the year is forecast near 1 529000 0. Past year debt rose to about 865000 0, with receipts expected at 3755 000 000 and relief employment funding of 4880 000 0.
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Roosevelt
Treasury
Pasad
Congress
DOD
Socomttle
Aecal
Congress hears plea on federal bonds damage claims
RESIDINE ROOSUVCIST urged Congress to shield holders of federal gilt bonds from suing the government for damages they allege in light of recent payment practices. The request argues that bondholders face losses due to changes in payment terms and seeks legislative protection.
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Pp Residine
Roosuvcist
Congress
Hokkrs
Tay
Pledia
Okefinokee Swamp As Seen By National Geographic Society
A National Geographic report surveys the Okefinokee Swamp in southeastern Georgia, detailing its prairies, cypress bays, and abundant wildlife. It describes lighted waterways, alligators, bass and sunfish fishing, frogs, Florida bears, and the region’s hardy Anglo Saxon inhabitants with Appalachian ties, their culture, language, and seasonal hog hunting traditions.
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National Geographic Society
Washington
WU Sarvioe
Georgia
Okefinockes
Okefinskee
Okefinohee
Mil Iya
Okefmaokee
Texas
Cypress Ponds
Cypress Bays
Billys Lake
O.eilhohes
Okefinokee
Chefinokee
Appalachian Mountains
Uritain
Russia warns Japan over Far East tensions
Bristling with warnings, Russia accuses Japan of stirring trouble along the Russian border. Stalin’s ally Beijing or Moscow notes risk of serious consequences for Russia Japan relations and peace in the Far East. Russia emphasizes its readiness and proximity to Tokyo with aircraft and equipment within 400 miles.
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Newepspera
Japan
Stalin
Russia
Far East
Tokyo
England wary over Abyssinia plans and Suez fate
The text questions England's stance on Musaulinia in Abyssinia and whether Britain would close the Suez Canal. It suggests Britain favors peace but warns that war risks loom if Germany or Britain clash with Italy or Japan against Russia, hinting at fragile balance before broader conflict.
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England
Abyssinia
Suez Canal
Sues Canal
Sues
Britain
Legland
Italy
Hitler Seeks Family Trees for All Germans as Census Style Probe
A Nazi plan aims to map a genealogical tree for 68 million Germans surfacing in a census like survey. Couples applying for marriage licenses would face dozens of intrusive questions about eight great grandparents including race and temperament, sparking debate over intrusive state scrutiny.
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Germany
Hitler
Greatest Nation Guards Gold in Offshore Safe
The text argues the United States stores massive gold holdings abroad and fears investing in defense. It envisions protecting wealth by burying a safe inland to deter foreign powers, suggesting the gold is used mainly to impress the world and stabilize currency rather than support defense.
Dolores Anne Diamond Prodigy Shocks Schenectady Teachers
The four year old Dolores Anne Diamond astonishes Schenectady teachers by reciting the alphabet backward and moving to the first grade, despite claims of a fourteen year old's intellect. Analysts note infant prodigies often slow later, with a potential fate like historic geniuses.
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Dolores Anne Diamond
Schenectady
Dolores
Miorart
Hypatia
Parachutist Milas Koutanova Survives High Fall to Field
Milas Koutanova, age 21, jumped from an airplane without oxygen, flipped four times, landed in a cabbage field as her parachute opened. She asserts Russia trains millions to use parachutes, linking it to reducing nervousness, while noting only a few able pilots and widespread but casual aviation knowledge.
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Milas Koutanova
Musslen
Russia
Elittee Youth Leader Warns of Schism in Religion
Werner Kahn district leader of Elittee Youth claims Nast doc trines have become dominant and will replace Catholic and Protestant confirmation as entry rites. He vows action against foes of their faith and national sociation, saying the period of change is at hand.
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Werner Kahn
Elittee Youth
Plac
King Features Syndicate
WN Hegedee
Cause of Beriberi Explained in Rice Processing
A det essay notes beriberi arises from polished rice lacking husk nutrients. It emphasizes rice husk contains essential vitamins and that disease was known before polishing.
Parrots Outsmarted by Conversational Habits
Parrots are shy in practice despite reputation for boldness. Dan Markfos, curator of Boston Roo, notes parrots whistle and talk more effectively before small audiences, showing their comfort depends on audience size. Clark Ingeald comments on their performance.
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Dan Mark Fos
Boston Roo
Algerobs Spread Over Hawaii Semi arid Lands
The algeroba tree introduced to Hawaii in 1937 now covers about 80000 acres of semiarid land. The trees provide cattle fodder and harbor most of the bees in the Islands.
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Hawaii
Hold Em Bey Uncle Eben Speech Reflects on Reform Efforts
In a colloquial turn, Uncle Eben asserts most people want to do right. He argues reform is less about changing men and more about restraining wrongdoing.
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Uncle Eben
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