Garner Urges Broad Tax Rise to Cut Deficit
President Roosevelt backs expanding the income tax base while Garner pushes as congress debates a broad tax revision. He proposes cutting exemptions for married couples and singles, arguing it would raise revenue, curb the deficit, and foster citizen awareness of federal spending. The plan faces partisan debate and action remains uncertain.
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Poisoning of 350 Children Probed
An outbreak of plomaine poisoning hit at least 350 Staten Island children after they ate free school lunches. 28 food handlers were summoned for questioning by the Board of Health. Over 100 were sick yesterday. seven mothers who ate sandwiches also fell ill. The lunches, prepared by WPA workers, were served at no charge to 125,000 pupils citywide and funded by city, state, and federal contributions. District Attorney Innes said investigators are determining whether a crime occurred.
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Ousted employe at Zanesville liquor store seeks restorement
Leo J. Haren of Southard avenue petitions the state civil service commission at Columbus seeking reinstatement after dismissal from the Zanesville liquor store where he served since 1934. He alleges political discrimination and a name only abolition of his job by director Jacob W. Taylor, with mandamus threatened if not restored.
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Critics of FDR Loan Plan Face Heated Congressional Debate
Critics condemn President Roosevelt's proposed 3.86 billion dollar foreign loan program as self liquidating yet warn it will meet stiff resistance on the floor of Congress. Democratic leaders predict passage with debate, aiming to fund seven year loans to international projects and expand housing authority borrowing powers without charging the regular treasury budget.
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Mauretania Reaches New York On Maiden Voyage
New Mauretania, 34 000 ton liner, arrives in New York from Liverpool on maiden voyage. Crowds cheer as Union Jack and Stars and Stripes fly, with ferry crowds and aircraft salutes. Ship carries 3500 passengers, mirrors Queen Mary design, sails to Cherbourg and Southampton on June 30. Three veterans who sailed the first Mauretania voyage aboard in 1907 are aboard.
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Navy club hears Seidel on foreign isms and entanglements
Marion reports United States Navy club hearing from acting United States District Attorney Charles G Seidel of Elgin Michigan on resisting foreign isms. He argues Americans are satisfied with democracy and should avoid foreign entanglements. Friction of officers was scheduled for today.
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Britain US Trade Pact Exchanging Cotton For Rubber
Washington predicted swift congressional approval for a historic agreement with Great Britain trading 600000 bales of surplus US cotton for about 175 million pounds of British rubber. Ambassador Kennedy said similar talks with the Netherlands were under way and Britain eyed tin for US wheat amid complications. The deal aims to move surplus cotton valued at 30 million dollars and secure rubber costing 36 million dollars, with stocks stored by both governments for seven years to shield markets.
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Ohio lawyer seeks back taxes from government officials
William J. Kraus, a 26 year old Cleveland attorney, filed a taxpayer's suit in poraecs court demanding Secretary Morgenthau collect back income taxes from state and local officials up to 1939. He estimates totals could reach 16 million dollars. The case notes Congress ended government official tax exemptions this year but not retroactive.
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Britain Denounces Japanese Actions In Tientsin Crisis
Prime Minister Chamberlain condemned Japanese conduct as highhanded and insulting. He warned Britain cannot submit to dictation, urging settlement by negotiation while noting tensions rise around Tientsin. Friction grows as Japanese impose temporary martial law and block British and French concessions amid food shortages and security crackdowns.
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Vote on Silver Price Fixing Amendment Moves Forward
Western senators agreed to end delays and vote Monday on Senator Pittman s amendment ordering the treasury to pay 1.27 dollars per ounce for domestic silver, up from 64.64 under the silver purchase program. The move comes amid a two year extension of stabilization funds and broader monetary legislation before July 1.
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Townsend Meet Splits Loom in Indiana Delegates
Indianapolis delegates at the fourth National Townsend clubs convention faced threats of an insurgent split within a month as a Covington club charter was suspended amid protests over local administration. A suit sought damages to prevent disbarment of Covington delegates while Townsend leaders warned of revolts. Townsend announced a $1,000,000 radio fund as thousands donated during a celebratory finale.
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Clipper on Another Pioneering Flight to Europe
New York reports the Yankee Clipper began a preview flight from Port Washington along the northern great circle route to Europe. Capt Harold E Gray led 33 aboard including 21 officials toward Shediac and Botwood before aiming for Foynes Ireland with Southampton due tomorrow.
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