March Tornado Ravages Tennessee Cities and Arkansas
A massive March tornado swept from the Mississippi River to the Cumberland coal country killing seventeen and injuring many across Tennessee and nearby states. It hit Nashville Kingsport Harrogate and Pruden with widespread destruction. hail followed and power and communications suffered amid emergency responses.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee-Kentucky
Mississippi River
Cumberland
Missouri
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kingsport
Harrogate
Smalier
Pruden
Homer Keith
Mason
Oswego
Bill Hollers
T. L. Bonderman
B. B. Lanier
Margaret Johnson
Harte
Mra
O'Neil Cadle
Tate Crockett
Emmett Meadows
Mra. Calhoun
Etruck
Veterans Bureau
Capitol
Middlesboro
Middle Tennessee
Ener Ares
Cae
Youth Charged With Slaying Father in Ohio Fight
Miles Green, 17, was arrested in El Monte on charges of killing his father Charles Green, 43, in Myra, Ohio last December 26 amid a family dispute over coon hunting. Officers quoted Green saying he did it and that the old man had it coming as police circulated his pictures nationwide.
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Los Angeles
Charles Green
Myra
Ohio
Miles Green
Elmonte
Green
Revolt Leader Jimenez Dies by Own Hand in Peru Uprising
Lima Peru March 14 Lieut Col Gustavo Jimenez once a 1932 presidential candidate and war minister died by his own revolver after a four hour battle with government forces his escape attempt to Pumape on the seashore was cut off his body taken to Trujillo government says rebels evacuated San Pedro and a Cajamarca garrison mutiny was being suppressed.
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Lima
Peru
Gustavo Jimenez
Jimenez
Pumape
Trujillo
Samanez Ocampo
San Pedro
Cajamarca
Roosevelt Plans Relief for Agricultural Ills
President Roosevelt plans to send a special message to Congress within days urging immediate consideration of an emergency farm relief bill. The proposal would grant broad administration powers to tailor relief to different products and expand cooperative efforts between producers and processors. Secretary Wallace said the president approved an initial draft, with changes likely to reflect his views.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Wallace
Sade
Banker Harriman Is Arrested On Bank Fraud Charges
New York March 14 Joseph W Harriman former president and now chairman of the Harriman National Bank and Trust company was arrested at his Manhattan home. Federal investigators allege misuse of 1 893 000 in connection with bank stock purchases and he is charged with causing false entries to deceive the comptroller of currency. The bank did not reopen and a conservator took charge as deposits and assets are reviewed.
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New York
Joseph W. Harriman
Harriman National Bank and Trust Company
Manhattan
United States
George Z. Medalie
Harriman
Belleville
Hie
Medalie
John Pinkley
Marshall
Hhe
Henry B. Cooper
Harriman National Trust Company
New York Clearing House Association
Treasury
Woodin
Roosevelt
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Bank
Chicago
Tts
State Street
Senate
Robinson
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Department of Justice
Federal Bar
Kump Drives Economic Cuts Across State Fronts
Charleston March 14 Gov Kump uses emergency powers to cut 25 percent of state employe salaries except contract or legally fixed pay while ordering the road commission to halt surveys and store nonessential vehicles and equipment. many late legislature bills await a five day window to become law.
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Charleston
W. Va
Kump
Road Commission
Sach
State House
Senate Debates Delay Final Vote On Economy Bill
After ten hours of debate the Senate adjourned with the $500000 economy bill not yet passed. Amendments were added and a plan to limit talk was agreed to ensure a vote tomorrow before ad journment. The debate centered on Spanish American War veterans benefits and back to the House for action.
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Washington
Senate
House
Harrison
Finance Committee
Walsh
Massachusetts
Ory
Senate Delays Final Vote On 500 Million Budget Bill
Night session in Washington shows push to add amendments to the administration’s 500 million dollar economic bill. Senate Democrats caucus to pledge free support but debate over veterans insurance and Spanish American war veterans exemptions continues. Senator Borah demands lower pay cuts for federal workers as Republicans caution on balance of budget and credit. A conference resolution binds members to support the conference’s position.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Democrats
Borah
Idaho
Harrison
Finance Committee
Mississippi
House
United States dollar holds strength abroad
The Associated Press reports the dollar generally stayed firm overseas. In London it closed near 3.44 to 3.45 pounds, Paris showed strength post holiday, Berlin and Warsaw quoted near normal, Santiago saw a rise with speculators wiped out, Argentina shifted pesos from the dollar to the French franc, and Buenos Aires faced a $1600 interest payment shortfall due to exchange fluctuations.
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United States
London
Paris
Berlin
Warsaw
Santiago
Chile
Argentina
Buenos Aires
New York
Bill To Legalize Beer Is Rushed Through House
Roosevelt third major proposal of the special session, the Cullen 3.2 percent beer bill, passed the House 316 to 97 amid heated debate. The measure, expected to raise 125 to 150 million dollars annually, now goes to the Senate where leaders predict swift approval.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Greenwood
Indiana
Snell
New
Engineers study quake damage prompts flood of planning
Los Angeles reports eight year effort to reinforce southern California gains new force after surveys of the Friday quake. Engineers say most deaths came from people fleeing or lingering outside as walls toppled. Estimated $75 million damage hit old and nonconforming buildings. County seeks $20 million for earthquake proofing schools and a new county courthouse, while banks resume activity amid the disruption.
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Los Angeles
Calif
California
Board of Supervisors
Reconstruction Finance Corporation Today
City Board weighs tax limitation impact on Bluefield budget
City officials led by City Manager Elmer C Barton consider Senate Bill No 91 the tax limitation amendment as to its effect on Bluefield. Preliminary figures show 76247 65 must be raised from non real estate and personal property sources under current operating basis. Barton and Treasurer Postlewaite will attend a Charleston meeting of West Virginia State Municipalities to discuss the amendment. The new law may bring many issues before the 1933 34 budget and the temporary July budget lies ahead for the present administration with final budget due after August 1. All board members attended and discussed support for freight rate relief on the Norfolk and Western line Radford Bristol Bluefield Norton.
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Senate
City Board of Directors
Bluefield
Elmer C. Barton
Barton
Postlet Waite
Charleston
West Virginia
Homer K. Bowen
Wytheville
Southewestern Virginia, Inc
Chamber of Commerce
Norfolk and Western
Radford
Bristol
Norton
Will Put Teeth In Pact Of Paris
Washington March 14 The Roosevelt administration seeks congressional authority to forbid shipments of arms and munitions to any nation to enforce the Pact of Paris Britain France and others discuss embargo use as a tool to deter aggressors and enforce peace in the world Roosevelt has long favored arms embargoes on beligerent nations to curb aggressions and uphold the pact.
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Washington
United States
Paris
Roosevelt
Congress
Great Britain
France
Family of Nations
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Treasury defers income tax return deadline to March 31
Washington March 14 Treasury postpones final filing of income tax returns from midnight to March 31. About 4 million taxpayers are affected as banks reopen and lines form outside revenue offices. Taxpayers must pay at least one fourth of amounts due and six percent interest on that installment from March 15.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue
Nation's banks reopen and trade revival follows
Treasury Secretary sees end of era of fear as exchanges resume. Banks reopen and receiving tellers busy as dollar strength remains generally steady in foreign exchange.
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Treasury
Banks Reopen Nationwide Under Roosevelt Plan Boosting Commerce
American trade shows broad revival with about 1500 banks reopened under the Roosevelt program restoring credit after the moratorium. Major exchanges like New York and Chicago announce renewed trading as deposits and consumer spending rebound. Authorities pledge support with Robinson bill passage and conservator appointments, while a New York bank executive faces arrest for false entries.
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Federal Reserve District
Roosevelt
Federal Reserve
New York
Chicago
Board of Trade and
Mercentile Exchange
Metropolia
Chicago Board
Roosevelts aides declare era of fear over as banks reopen
Washington reports the administration proclaims a return to normalcy as most banks in authorized cities resume full operations. Secretary Woodin promises temporary conservatorships are not permanent closures while Roosevelt targets dishonest bankers and prepares further disclosures from the stock market probe.
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Washington
Woodin
Conservatore
Roosevelt
White House
Cumminga
Justice Department
Senate Stock Market
Com
Banks Reopen Across Bluefield After Holiday
Bluefield and surrounding Virginia banks resume normal operations after federal and state approval. Officials say thorough examinations delay some smaller banks but major institutions open today with government sanction. Payday and renewed confidence boost local trade as banks allow limited withdrawals and focus on funds for essentials and business needs.
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Bluefield
Federal Reserve
Washington
Charleston
United States
Wysttentes Eee
Rmit
Graham
Virginia
Associated Press
Telegraph
Bryan-Kemp
The
Stock Exchange
Soviet authorities release six British group
Moscow reports six British subjects and twenty five Metropolit an Vickers employees freed by the secret police after arrests on sabotage charges. Prisoners ordered to report to the police daily. Allan Monkhouse, director, called sabotage charges ridiculous and spoke to the British ambassador.
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Moscow
Metropolitan-Vickers
Allan Monkhouse
Monkhouse
State Banks Reopen Orders Issued In West Virginia
West Virginia state banking commissioner L R Charter Jr announced licenses to reopen on March 15 for many state banks. Telegrams instructed banks to resume usual functions with licenses to follow, as officials work overnight to finalize listings and ensure compliance across Charleston and Huntington.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
L. R. Charter, Jr
Washington
Richmond
Charter
Banking Department
Federal Reserve
C. M. Gohen
First National Bank of Huntington
Twentieth Street Bank
Huntington Banking and Trust Company
Huntington
State Department
Bank of Adrian
Adrian
Bank of Athens
Athens
First State Bank
Barboursville
Bank of Raleigh
Beckley
Raleigh County Bank
Commercial
Bluefield
Bank of Bramwell
Bramwell
Bridgeport Bank
Bridgeport
Bruceton Bank
Bruceton Mills
Buckhannon Bank
Buckhannon
Buffalo Bank
Buffalo
Cameron State Bank
Cameron
Capital City Bank
Central Trust Company
German Ambassador to U S resigns after Nazi rise
Washington reports the resignation of Doctor Frederich Wilhelm von Prittwitz, long serving German ambassador to the United States. He opposes the Hitler Nazis and is expected to be recalled soon. A career diplomat of twenty five years, von Prittwitz remains unaffiliated with any party.
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Washington
Frederich Wilhelm von Prittwitz
United States
Germany
Dor von Prittwitz
German Republic
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