Hitler to Respond to Roosevelt Appeal in Reichstag Speech
Berlin reports say Adolf Hitler will reject Roosevelt’s call for a decade of peace in a Reichstag address likely to recall past German offers and emphasize a “just peace.” He may reference 1933 and 1936 terms, conscription plans, and Britain’s defense pact with Poland.
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Apple Blossom Fete Queen Crowned in Winchester
In Winchester Virginia on April 27 Miss Genevieve Garner of Amaresti was crowned Apple Blossom Fete Queen. The crown of apple blossoms was placed on her brow by James H Price of Virginia.
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Genevieve Garner
Amaresti
James H. Price
Virginia
Marshall Named Army Staff Chief
Marshall to assume Army chief of staff role as policy of continuity with Latin American armies continues. He is deputy chief of staff and formerly led war plans, with a history of coast defenses and fleet strengthening. Navy seeks 8.85 million dollars to overhaul battleships Tennessee Colorado California Maryland and West Virginia for combatant duty.
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Five hurt when school bus hits train in Concord
A Concord school bus collided with a train in the business district injuring five light injuries among fifteen children and seriously injuring the driver James Hni fe 67. The bus was crossing the tracks when the front was struck by the train. most children were bruised or cut and expected to be released from Emerson Hospital tonight.
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Concord
Mass
Emerson Hospital
James Hnife
Boston
Britain approves conscription of British troops
The House of Commons approved compulsory military service by 376 to 145 as debates showed unity on defense but division on ending Britain’s volunteer army. Chamberlain urged readiness before Hitler’s reply, while opposition argued the move broke a peace-time pledge and risked overhauling manpower policy.
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Britain
Adolf Hitler
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Commons
Bomb Robber Thwarted In Hold-Up At Trust and Savings
Durrett attempted to rob a Birmingham bank with dynamite in hand. He handed a note to John Coleman demanding 250000 dollars in unmarked bills. Patrolman W E intervened as Durrett shouted for the blast to deter pursuit. the dynamite failed to detonate.
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Pitman Seeks Card On Japan Policy
Senator Pitman calls for a curb on Japan policy and asks for a presidential reply promptness. Senator Schwellenbach supports decisive action while Senator Johnson worries over presidential discretion. Pitman issued a statement outlining his proposal.
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Schwellenbach
Wash
Johnson
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Soviet Flier Launches Non-Stop Flight to New York
Brigadier General Vladimir Kokkinaki, Soviet long distance flier, started from Moscow at 4 19 am on a projected nonstop flight to New York via Iceland and Greenland. Major Mikhail Gordienko accompanied him as radio operator. The Moskwa, heavily loaded, lifted off smoothly and is expected to reach New York in about 25 hours, aiming to arrive before the World's Fair opening.
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Breakthrough in Coal Deadlock Prompts City Liquidation
Following recent developments the city moves to liquidate a local coal stalemate. A visit to the airport property recently acquired by the city precedes a description of the entire transaction involving Local College leadership and Dr ade president of the college. See page 14.
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Ade
FDR Seeks Relief Funds Following Price Controls Debate
President Franklin Roosevelt plans a relief fund totaling one and a half billion dollars for next year amid discussions on price fixing. Chicago industrial leader Harrington warns Guffey act may bring government control, urging reliance on existing laws while industry studies regulation merits and demerits. The convention closes with a $8,000,000 machinery exhibit and speeches by Rep. J. May.
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Hastings Freed in Auto Murder Case
Harold Hastings is acquitted by Ohio jurors of the motor murder charge in the shooting death of neighbor Carl Jade on a snowy highway. Prosecutors contended Hastings killed to free Mrs. Schlett to marry him. Hastings denied the allegations and was released after 52 days in jail.
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FDR Considered Sea Talks With Mussolini and Hitler
The New York Times reports in a Washington dispatch by Arthur Krock that President Roosevelt proposed sea talks with Mussolini and Hitler to learn their terms for peace and to offer mediation if feasible. The overtures were said to have been considered months ago, likely between the May and September crisis, with each leader to meet aboard a naval vessel.
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New York Times
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Hitler
Hawley Found Dead in Moss Hawley Case Near Rhodell
Moss F Hawley 26 was found dead in Moss area near Rhodell W Va today with a gunshot wound to the head police said the death is under investigation and no suspects are named.
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Moss F. Hawley
Roosevelt seeks relief funds for next fiscal year
President Roosevelt urged Congress to appropriate 1.477 million dollars for work relief next year and 285 million for administration, arguing WPA can sustain about 2 million on relief rolls, down from 3 million this year. House members showed reluctance. senators Woodrum and Burns push for future WPA setup before aid authorization.
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West Virginia towns to receive national safety awards
Seven West Virginia cities with zero highway fatalities in 1938 will be honored in May with national safety council certificates. Highway safety director W. C. Easley said ceremonies will be held under local safety councils in Williamson Princeton Mceenown and other cities, with dates May 8 to May 18.
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W. Va
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National Safety Council
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Easley
Williamson
Princeton
Mceenown
Mediation Signals Possible Break in Coal Negotiations
Dr John R Steelman and James F Dewey reported slight hope of progress in eight state Appalachian talks between bituminous operators and USW CIO miners over the closed shop and penalties for illegal strikes. Officials said any decisions by the two sides would be announced tomorrow morning as deadlocks persist amid a deadly Ohio mine incident.
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Ohio
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John R. Steelman
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James F. Dewey
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Rumania and Soviet Russia sought as allies in European alliance
Paris reports French negotiators press to unite Rumania and Soviet Russia as allies in the British French backed European compact. Bonnet works to win Grigore Gafencu to a military aid pact with Moscow amid tensions before Hitler’s response to Roosevelt’s peace appeal.
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