Plans for Democratic Convention Highlighted by Barkley
Review of world events from the Western Newspaper Union notes Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky will serve as temporary chair at the Philadelphia Democratic convention with Joseph T Robinson as permanent chairman. John F. Mack of New York is named as another repeater to place Roosevelt in nomination. Other officers are listed, and Farley confirms the two-thirds rule will not be abolished. Roosevelt is expected to accept the nomination on June 27 at a Philadelphia stadium. Roosevelt Addresses National Democratic Club in New York outlines core campaign aims and defends spending and inflation policies amid tax proposal debates. A House Ways and Means bill proposes an $800 million annual tax rise, sparking cross-party criticism while a broader corporate tax revision aims to tax high earnings and dividends, with projected first-year revenue near $803 million but a three-year shortfall of $254 million acknowledged.
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Kentucky
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Tyne
Joseph Tobinson
Arkansas
John F. Mack
New York
Franklin JD. Roosevelt
Lee Parnes
Alabama
Borden Harriman
District of Columbia
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New Hampshire
Edward C. Flassey
Senate
Clarence Cagnon
Missouri
John J. O'Connor
W. Forbes Morgan
Farley
Bennett Clark
Roosevelt
National Democratic Club
New York City
Vamimany
al Smith
John J. Raskob
America
House
Ways and Means
HLTI
Steiner
Portland
Charles L. McNary
Bertrand Snell
Nonpartisan plea urged for unions by AFL chief
ILLOW A state of nonpartisan policy is urged by William Green president of the American Federation of Labor in a letter to affiliated unions. He warns against political division and urges loyalty to the AFL nonpartisan stance amid calls for Labor's Nonpartisan League backed by George L Berry. The note emphasizes labor unity and avoiding alignment with any political movement as a substitute for AFL policy.
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George L. Berry
Nonpartisan League
American Federation of Labor Unions
Roosevelt
Rescue of Entombed Men Becomes Epic of Heroism
A dangerous Moose River mine rescue yielded two survivors, Dr. D. E. Robertson of Toronto and G. A. Scadding, after ten days of efforts by miners and rescuers. One miner, Herman Mugill, perished. The ordeal highlighted courage amid peril and industrial risk in Canada.
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Moose River
New Soaths
1D. E. Robertston
Toronto
A. Scadding
Herman Mugill
Niga
Canal Zone Clause in Panama Treaty Debate
The Canal Zone provisions allow Panama grant of use, occupation, and control of lands and waters beyond U S jurisdiction if needed. Senate hearings on the treaty proceed with secrecy to avoid international issues. Johnson backs making the text public before Senate action.
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Panama
United States
Pittman
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Two Writers Die In America In 1933
Finley Peter Dunne creator of Mr Daoley and Percy Hammond veteran dramatic critic of the New York Herald Tribune died in New York City. Dunne was famed for his genial satire on modern life and Hammond was a leading theatrical commentator.
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Finley Peter Dunne
Mr. Daoley
Percy Hammond
New York Herald Tribune
Roth
New York City
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