Republicans back prohibition revision at 1932 convention
At Chicago meeting delegates split over repeal, with 472 for and 681 against the repeal plank. Hoover aides anticipated mixed reaction from anti prohibitionists as Idaho opposed both administration and repeal plans. Garfield read the platform after long drafting sessions.
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Hoover
Idaho
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
California
Senator Borah
Congress
Garfield
James R. Garfield
Presi
Prohibition plank wins approval at Chicago convention
At the Chicago convention the prohibition plank to submit a new amendment to the states won strong support. President Hoover endorsed resubmission in spirit, while the White House declined to comment publicly on the action.
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Congress
Hoover
Washington
Chicago
White House
Theodore Joslin
Resolutions Committee
Freedom to Militant Germans Expanded by Gov
Berlin authorities loosen rules for Nazi storm troops Reichsbanner and Steel Helmets allowing uniform wear at all times while prohibiting Red Front apparel. The interior minister can demand activity information and leaders must enforce discipline with penalties for arms violations.
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Berlin
Bruening
Adolf Hitler
Nazi Storm
Reichsbanner
Steel Helmets
Red Front
Taxpayers Rise as England Enlists Millions in Income Tax
The article notes that this year four million British subjects in England must pay income tax, an increase from two million two hundred fifty thousand last year.
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England
Lingering Fever Keeps Garner Confined to Bed
Speaker Garner remains at home with bronchitis after a bout last week. Capitol physician Dr. George Calver reports an afternoon temperature rise but notes steady strength gains and a likely return to duties on Saturday.
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Washington
Garner
George Calver
Capitol
Car Wreck Claims Child. Adults Injured in Houston Crash
Harold Witcher, four, died when a car overturned in Houston last night. His parents Mr and Mrs R H Witcher and Elbert Peel aged 27 were injured. The story notes a separate fact about muskrats introduced to Europe in 1905 and their current population exceeding 100 million.
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Houston
Harold Witcher
R. H. Witcher
Elbert Peel
Europe
North America
Fire on Yeggs In Club Raid in Chicago Suburb
A Morton Grove roadhouse raid left one man dead and multiple wounded. Nine robbers attacked The Dells while four hundred patrons fled. Fred Pacelli, 35, and Marjorie Bruce, 27, were shot as guards fired on the thieves. Roy Marshank was captured. Samuel Lucas was slightly wounded.
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Chicago
Dells
Morton Grove
Fred Pacelli
Marjorie Bruce
Roy Marshank
Samuel Lucas
Mussolini Plotter Sentenced to Death by Firing Squad
Angelo Sbardellotto, arrested near Mussolini’s office on June 4, was sentenced in Rome to death by firing squad for taking part in a plot to assassinate the premier. He carried two bombs and a pistol, saying the weapons were to kill Mussolini and himself. He refused a pardon request and will be shot at dawn.
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Rome
Angelo Sbardellotto
Mussolini
Sbardellotto
East Field Oil Output Reduced in East Texas
A new order reduces allowed daily well output to 51 barrels in the East Texas oil field. The change aims to keep total field production near 325000 barrels per day, with a new field allowable to be set after a June 21 hearing in Austin for July 1 effectiveness.
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Austin
U.P
East Texas
Teacher Exam Transfer Requests Urged by County Superintendent
Laura V. Hamner county superintendent urged immediate school transfer applications for rural to rural or rural to city districts. Applicants aiming for the July 1 and 2 teachers examinations should file before June 20.
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Laura V. Hamner
Miss Hamner
State Vet Rally Urges Immediate Bonus Pay in Texas
Captain Hiram W. Williamson of the Veterans League of Texas says two statewide rallies will press for immediate cash bonus payments from the Senate. The Fort Worth meeting tomorrow plans to elect permanent officers, with 16 000 World War veterans already signed up.
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Dallas
Hiram W. Williamson
Veterans League of Texas
Senate
Fort Worth
Williamson
League
Perry Jackson Infant Dies Funeral Friday
The one day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Perry M. Jackson of 2624 Brook Avenue died at Northwest Texas Hospital. Funeral services are set for 4 PM Friday at Boxwell Brothers Chapel with Rev. Robert C. Jones of the Church of Christ officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Perry M. Jackson
Brook Avenue
Northwest Texas Hospital
Boxwell Brothers Chapel
Robert C. Jones
Church of Christ
Memorial Park Cemetery
Granite marker placed for Massachusetts oldest cat Snookie
A granite marker marks the grave of Snookie the cat, Massachusetts oldest cat at 24, who died recently. The pet belonged to James Garrity of Pittsfield.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Snookie
Massachusetts
James Garrity
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