Sweep of veteran benefits cuts ordered in budget move
President Roosevelt issued an executive order to save 400 million dollars from veterans expenditures starting July 1. The plan halves pensions for total disability to 20 dollars monthly, ends many non service connected benefits, and limits hospitalization and domiciliary care to federal and contracted facilities. Spanish War veterans retain some payments under a presumptive clause while upgrades to pensions for widows and dependents are removed. field stations and hospitals face potential closures as the government pushes a home‑oriented spending shift.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Lewis W. Douglas
Frank Hines
Veterans Administration
Veterans’ Organization
Hines
Congress
Veterans’ Administration
Brewers Industry Reels From Stimulus of Orders
The Department of Commerce reports an upsurge in beer industry activity as brewers order autos, trucks, barrels, glassware, cereals and malts. Projections show 4 590 trucks and 4 960 passenger cars to be used in business with annual maintenance of 20 million and 6 million for overhaul. Raw material orders signal 2 000 000 000 pounds of malt and other grains. large box and fiber board orders and new refrigerator designs anticipated.
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Washington
Departent of Commerce
Department
Champagne as payment for French debt to America proposed
Jules Sauerwein, Paris Soir foreign editor touring the U S, suggests France settles its debt to the United States with champagne sold at four times cost. He claims this would pay French merchants and reduce crime by cutting bootlegging, citing 60 million bottles awaiting shipment. He arrived in Kansas City from Memphis.
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Jules Sauerwein
Paris Soir
United States
Sauerwein
America
Memphis
Roosevelt to Seek Law Limiting Judge Pardons for Bankers
Washington reports the Roosevelt administration plans expanded regulation of stock exchanges and banking reform aimed at forcing convicted bankers to serve jail time. Senate Banking Chair Fletcher says many bankers are released on probation, and he will seek to limit judges from pardoning bankers while broader measures advance.
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Administration
Fletcher
Senate Banking Committee
United Press
Justice Department
Senate Judiciary Committee
Roosevelt
Secretary of Treasury
Woodin
Ferdinand Pecora
Senator Long
Louisiana
Senate
Youngest Lawmaker Targeted by Blackmailers in North Carolina
Federal authorities investigated two letters sent to State Representative G. W. Cover Jr. of Andrews demanding large sums under threat of death. The notes, stamped by Murphy and railway post offices, specify dates for payment and warned of violence to family if unmet. Cover, the youngest legislator, said the pencil-written texts appeared professional and money-motivated.
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N. C
G. W. Cover Jr
D. H. Stephens
Washington
Dover
Cover
American Legion Plans Regular Meeting on Friday Evening
The American Legion will hold its regular meeting at the hall on Friday April 7 at 7 30 p m Several matters will be disposed of and attendance is urged The American Legion Auxiliary also meets at the same hour with the ladies urged to attend
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American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Ralph G. Greer
Three years of grit pay off for S C Driver in Goldsboro NC
A man named S C Driver from Goldsboro North Carolina rose from poverty with three cents and a second hand car to build a farm on nine acres of unused land. He now stores 800 pounds of meat four shoats a sow five pigs fifty laying hens and ample produce.
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S. C. Driver
Goldsboro
N .C
Goldsboro Fair Grounds
New York Church Group Reaches Wealth Through Three Centuries
New York has become the wealthiest church organization in the city owning millions in property accumulated over three hundred years. The Collegiate School upheld high education and now sends many graduates to leading universities. Free public schools were rare when it began and remained scarce for nearly two centuries. Many church members prefer schools that offer strong religious training along with academics.
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Collegiate School
New York
New Amsterdam
Wouter van Twiller
Colony
Holland
Jesus Christ
Adam Rolantsen
Old Amsterdam
The
Dutch Reformed Church of
The Poor Box in a Protestant Church
A stormy Sunday visit to a small neighborhood church reveals a silent offering box in the vestibule instead of a traditional collection plate. The minister explains many congregants cannot spare even a penny, echoing the Bible's notion of giving without money or price. The narrator contributes what he can.
Five Day Six Hour Bill Approved by Senate Committee
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the Black five day week six hour day bill by 11 to 3. Introduced by Senator Black of Alabama, it would enforce a shorter work week across industries and take effect 30 days after enactment for a two year period, with an exemption for commodities produced before the effective date.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Black
Alabama
Granville County Sweet Potato Association Ships Potatoes
Three cars of cured Nancy Hall potatoes were shipped last week by the Granville County Sweet Potato Association. An average price of 40 cents a bushel was secured after paying all expenses.
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Nancy Hall
Granville County Sweet Potato Association
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