Plan Giant Swap Of Wheat Cotton For Rubber Tin
Washington April 10 A sweeping international exchange proposed with Roosevelt support would trade 2 000 000 bales of cotton and wheat from U S to England Holland and Belgium in return for rubber and tin The plan aims to deter price dumping and bolster democracies for war emergencies while absorbing farm surpluses The deal would store materials for up to five years under treaty conditions and potential auto release during war.
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Holt Tells UMW State Will Not Furnish Relief
Governor Holt says West Virginia cannot provide public relief to idle miners amid a coal strike, arguing the state lacks industrial income and must rely on taxes. The New York conference on wages and hours continues, with discussions limited to general relief.
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William Blizzard
Frank Miley
Fairmont
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Urbaniak
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New York
John 8. Stump, Jr
Ex-Chief of Matoaka Police Goes on Trial for Killing Prisoner
Princeton man and former Matoaka police chief Lambe faced a murder trial in Princeton court for the December 31 shooting of Albert Lester in Matoaka. State witnesses testified Lester was restrained when Lambe shot. jury impaneled with 33 state witnesses and 55 for the defense. The case opened after a delay and prosecutors sought April 19 for further arraignments. Bond set at 1000 dollars.
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George Lester
Eli Wyatt
H. G. Simpson
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Jimmie Languind
Edna Elliott
Robert Rutledge
John Brewer
Estella Clark
Lester
Lambe
John M. McGrath
Manning
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Vickers
Verne J. Martin
Robert Hudson
Hudson
Nolle
Torrio pleads guilty in federal income tax case
Johnny Torrio known as The Immune pleads guilty in federal court to income tax evasion involving 86 000 dollars. The plea ends the March 29 trial and delays further testimony by Al Capone who faced related charges. Torrio's brother-in-law William Stackbower and co-defendant James La Penna also plead guilty.
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Per
al Capone
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Capone
Chicago
Alcatraz
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James la Penna
Norton miners face closed shop and penalty clause dispute
In Norton Virginia a mine spokesman says the closed shop and penalty clause are so linked that they meaningfully amount to the same barrier to operation. About ten thousand miners have been idle since April 1 amid New York negotiations for a new contract to replace the expired agreement. Operators warn that without the clause unions could protest at will, hampering aerial mine operations and threatening continued operation. Both sides call the provisions protective for their side, with settlement uncertain as talks proceed.
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Norton
Virginia
New York
State funeral planned for Senator James Hamilton Lewis
The senate mourns Illinois Democrat James Hamilton Lewis known as the party whip and votes to honor him with a state funeral in the senate chamber at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. President Roosevelt, the supreme court, cabinet, and diplomatic corps will attend. interment is planned for Arlington National Cemetery.
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Washington Cathedral
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Burglar Trapped by Teeth Impressions Near Paris
A burglar who forced entry into a store at Pecan Gap near Paris Texas left no fingerprints by wearing gloves but was captured after a plaster cast revealed bite marks on cheese. The man confessed when shown the dental impression.
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Pecan Gap
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Gelanese Fete Plans Started in Bluefield
Giles county and Princeton and Bluefield chamber groups met in Bluefield to begin plans for a Celanese plant celebration. A steering committee of five will set the date once buildings approach completion, with Celanese and contractors to coordinate.
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W. G. Dangerfield
Princeton
Dredd Taylor
White Gate
Ray Evans
Bluefield
S. L. Kingrea
Narrows
Chapman Hoge
Pearis
Celanese Corporation of America
Hughes, Foulkrod Company
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Giles
G. L. Parr
W.S. Dangerfield
Kyle McCormick
J. H. Lilly
Frank McKenzie
Creed Taylor
Giles Chamber
Webb Mason
A. L. Farrier
E. P. Lent
Roy Witten
8. L. Rea
Mr. Farr
E. G. Otey
Eddie Steele
John Rodman
Joe Hoge
C. E. Lilley
Mir Rages Cancelled Because of War Fear
St. Louis April 10 The St. Louis international air races at Lambert field May 29 to 31 were called off today due to the wartime international situation. Thomas N. Dysart president of the chamber of commerce said the sponsoring committee decided that army and navy units could not be guaranteed.
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St. Louis
Nomination of Amlie Dropped Amid Senate Opposition
President Roosevelt reportedly decided to recall the nomination of Thomas R. Amlie to the Interstate Commerce Commission as opposition in the Senate grew. Amlie, ex Progressive congressman from Wisconsin, favored left of New Deal ideas and production for use. Rumor spread that Elmer Benson would receive the nomination instead.
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Roosevelt
Amlie
House
Wisconsin
Elmer Benson
Minesota
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Thorstein Veblen
Mr. Roosevelt
Terms FDRs War Quip Unfortunate
Indianapolis April 10 Dr Glenn Frank head of the national Republican program committee says political breaks favor the GOP for 1940 and that a well worked out program is crucial. He calls Roosevelt’s Springs Ga remark about returning in the fall if no war unfortunate and says he sees no reason to enter a war while denying isolationism.
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Glenn Frank
National Republican Program Committee
Frank
Roosevelt
Springs
Draft Dodger Bergdoll to End Exile and Serve Sentence
New York dispatch reports Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, once a WWI draft evader, to return from 19 years in Germany to begin his army court martial sentence. His wife Berta and four of five children arrived with him aboard the Hamburg American liner St Louis as Bergdoll seeks to regain status and settle his family in the United States.
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H Weinberger
Million Italians Called Up as War Tension Rises
Rome reports nearly one million Italian troops under arms from Spain to the Aegean and heavy reservist call ups since January. Reinforcements reach the Dodecanese and Libya as 1912 and 1899 classes enter active service amid Albania occupation and fears of an anti aggression bloc.
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Aegean Sea
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Leff
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Europe
Piraeus
Rhodes
Albania
Holland Calls Border Troops in War Danger Precaution
Amsterdam reports the Netherlands called up border battalions to full strength under a royal decree. The measure, official said to be precautionary, follows disquieting developments abroad and places border troops on active standby starting Monday.
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Netherlands
Greek King Vows Defended Independence Amid Italian Moves
Premier Metaxas assured Greeks the government will defend independence as Italian troops and munitions land on the Dodecanese in the Aegean. Albania's refugee royal family plans flight to Egypt. King Zog moves toward Portaria with 115-person entourage including Queen Geraldine and newborn Crown Prince.
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United States
Britain and France Back Greece Aid Off Corfu
London reports say Britain and France offered to guarantee Greece's freedom from Italian German aggression by sending warships to waters off Corfu. British ships secrecy, Malta alarm, and calls for Parliament to convene mark a tense Mediterranean stance amid Albania invasion fears.
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Great Britain
France
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Corfu
Adriatic
Britain
Mediterranean
Albania
Committee For Imperial Defense
Italy
Turkey
Gas masks issued as Malta strengthens Mediterranean defense
Excitement rose at the Malta naval base as civilians received gas masks and British officers and seamen were ordered to report for duty. Some American residents were advised to depart while families of officers left. The island near Sicily sits on a tense sea route with heavy munitions and defenses including hidden guns and sea mines.
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