Judge Pierson’s Son Charged in Parents Slaying for Insurance
AUSTIN Texas April 25 AP Howard Pierson son of Associate Justice William A Pierson of the Texas supreme court is accused of killing his parents to obtain $17000 in life insurance. The 20 year old former student confessed little beyond motives of revenge and insurance. detectives plan mental observation before hospital review.
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Austin
Tex
Howard Pierson
William A. Pierson
Texas Supreme Court
Pierson
Lee Allen
Siena
Poe
Astate
Joe Wooten
Nut
Pierson Toli
Country Road
Munich
James P. Hart
Tennessee Repeals Five Day Marriage Rule
Nashville Tenn April 25 AttyGen Edwin Hunt says a 12 year old girl and a 14 year old boy may wed now in Tennessee while an 11 year old girl and 13 year old boy face no more than English common law hurdles. He notes the 1929 five day notice law was repealed by the legislature and its effects open to historic legal interpretation.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tfe
England
Acta of
Tennessee
Aasiat
Atty
Edwin Hunt
Hunt
Pug Wilis Comment Sparks School Grading Debate
Local readers react to a columnist quote about teachers and grades attributed to Robert Quilles. The piece hints at controversy over grading standards and student treatment, with a focus on a character nicknamed Pug and remarks on teachers.
Oregon Capital Dome Crashes In Capitol Fire
NALEM Ore April 25 The dome of Oregon s 64 year old state capitol collapsed as a basement fire spread to the main floor and two wings. Firefighters could not stop the blaze and the dome crash threatened Willamette University nearby. Damage estimated over 1 500 000 with the capitol building severely damaged.
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Nalem
Ore
Oregon
Ene Tire
Willamethc University
Mooney Clemency Move Passes In California Assembly
Sacramento April 25 The California assembly approved 51 to 28 a resolution urging Governor Merriam to commute the sentences of Tom Mooney and Warren K Billings, convicted San Francisco Preparedness Day parade bombers, to time served. The measure, backed by Assemblyman James Brennan, aims to resolve a case long viewed by supporters as a symbol of class oppression. Mooney, who has rejected parole, faces a life sentence and has argued the conviction rests on perjured testimony amid a protracted legal fight.
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Sacramento
Calif
California Assembly
Frank F. Merriam
Tom Mooney
Warren K. Billings
San Francisco
James Brennan
Billings
Brennan
Mooney
United States Supreme Court
Tulsa Officer Arrest Robinett in Murder Admission
Tulsa police report Janac T. Robinett dog track promoter admitted he was wanted for murder in Mercer County Virginia. Detective Earl Gardner said Robinett claimed he was present when constable Joseph Davidson was shot last September during a warrant service. Gardner noted Robinett waived extradition and was identified by fingerprints after arrest on the Arkansas riverbank with three companions.
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Tulsa
Okla
Janac T. Robinett
Inercer County
Earl Gardner
Leutenant
Gardner
Robinett
Joseph Davidson
Henry Hollingworth
Lhisky
Davidson
Virginia
Hollingsworth
Hell
Arkansas River
Boston
Woman pleads for lif e for Walter McGee after kidnapping case
Dark-eyed Mary McElroy will ask Missouri Governor Guy Park to commute Walter McGee's death sentence to life imprisonment. The Kansas City teen promised to do what she could for the man linked to her two years ago kidnapping and ransom. Opposition from McGee's attorney and other parties frames a tense post-trial drama.
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Mary McElroy
H. F. McElroy
Guy 5
Park
Missouri
Walter McGee
Wim
McGee
Associated Press
Miss McElroy
Kidnaaper
U. S
Division No. 2
Missouri Supreme Court
Jackson County
Prise
Sankar
Misa Lite Knight
U. S. Supreme Court
Miss McE&lroy
Elease Yorn
Silver Price Hints at 1.29 Goal as Treasury Buys
Washington reports show silver prices holding near the treasury’s day-old offer for newly mined metal with officials signaling potential boosts toward the 1.29 ounce statutory target. Morgenthau’s remarks to newsmen hinted the treasury would buy until market price matched government stock levels, while observers anticipated mint price stability at 77.57 cents per ounce for the moment.
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Washington
Treasury
Morgenthau
New York
Sen
Wheeler
D. Mantd
AFOL Sees Mixed Signals in Spring Economy
Washington report from April 2 notes a mixed economy with a projected 11.5 million jobless and 22 million on relief rolls. Industrial activity lagging due to legislative and NRA uncertainties. Easter trade showing strength, but relief costs and undernourishment of 1.5 million American children cited as urgent policy issues.
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Washington
American Federation of Ts
Congress
Europe
Federation
Chambers of Commerce, Business
Egainat
Bailey Attacks Father Coughlin Sinister Political Power
Senator Bailey of North Carolina denounces Father Coughlin as sinister in his political activities and vows to strip the halo from his brow. He cites the radio priest’s influence as dangerous to church and state amid 1938 campaign tensions. The confrontation occurs as the Senate adjourns and Long’s Des Moines trip looms.
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Des Moines
Washington
Bailey
D.N. C
Charles E. Coughan
Anct
Acont
Senate
Father Coughlin
First Lands
Coughlin
Costigal-Warner
Detroit
National Union For Social Justice
Farmers Haliday
Long
Milo Reno
Farmers Holliday Group
Dnly
Caouchlin
Catling
Sen. Cutting
New Mexico
Borah
Idahho
Het
Soldier Bonus Bill Reported
The Harrison compromise soldier bonus bill was favorably reported by the Senate finance committee. It would let veterans receive about 1.00 million dollars in cash or bonds immediately if enacted, with amendments allowing cash payment at full maturity value minus two and a half years’ interest. Roosevelt's discretionary power to draw on the existing bonus fund was also approved. No record vote was taken on the report.
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Washington
Senate
Connally
Tex
Harrison
D. Miss
Roosevelt
Shrine Parade Marks Annual Ben Kedem Shrine Event in Charleston
The Ben Kedem temple of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Knights of the Mystic Shrine plans a parade through Charleston’s business district today. A 10 AM business session at the Shrine mosque will precede a 1 PM parade from the Mosque along Washington to Broad, Kanawha, Capital, and Leo streets with band concerts and patrol drills en route. Distinguished visitors from Osiris, Aladdin, Kazim, and El Hase temples are to be introduced after ceremonies at the mosque.
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Ben Kedem
Knights of the Mystic Shrine
Shrine Mosque
Mosque
Washington Street
Broad Street
Kanawha Street
Capital Street
Bluefield Patrol
E. A. Fruthia
Nable
George J. Kossuth
Osiris
Wheeling
St. James Burdets
HS. Carson
Aladdin Temple of Columbur
Willam Tremaine
Chester
Sherman
Francis BR. Porter
Kazim Temple
Roancoke
Wij H. M. Fox
H.C. Saeh
A. F. Rowson
W. K. Andrews
S. J. Young
Tory Wann
Fred Grose
el Hase
Ashlend
Peace Prayers Begin in France at Lourdes Grotto
In Lourdes France 10000 Catholic pilgrims from many nations gather for three days and nights of continual prayer for peace called by Pope Pius XI Cardinal Pacelli reads papal message urging Catholics worldwide to pray for the return of power to moral leaders and dawn of better times. Masses begin as the event opens with leaders and archbishops present.
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Lourdes
France
Pius XI
Lourdes Grotto
Pons
Cardinal Pacelli
Principals gather for WV association meeting at Thomas Jefferson
More than 200 West Virginia secondary principals attend a two day session opening at Thomas Jefferson junior high school. 322 principals exist in the state with 175 at last year’s Morgantown meeting. Visiting principals will tour Charleston and South Charleston schools supervised by Charleston guides.
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West Virginia Association of Secondary Principals
Thomas Jefferson
Morgantown
Charleston
South Charleston
Charleston High
Chairleston Bleh
Thomas Jefferson Junior High
Orie McConkry
Washington Irving High School
Clarksburg
Misa Elizabeth J. Goodall
Earl Huderson
College At Education
West Virginia University
W. W. Trent
A. J. Gibson
Designer For Screen Actresses Slain In Hollywood
Hollywood police reported designer Paul Wharton twenty five was slain in his apartment by a mysterious assailant. Neighbors heard angry voices and several pistol shots, while Wharton’s bedridden mother heard shouts and footsteps before police were summoned.
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Hollywood
Paul Wharton
Putestan
Wharton
President Plans Nation Address on Work Relief Drive
President Roosevelt named a 22 member works allotment board led by Secretary Ickes to oversee the $4 billion effort. He scheduled a White House conference for tomorrow and a nationwide address Sunday night to explain relief plans. The group includes Wallace Perkins Walker Mead and other top officials with new divisions to monitor progress and rural programs.
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Ickes
Roosevelt
White House
Allotment Board
Tugwell
Frank C. Walker
Emergency Council
Hopkins
Harry 3
Joseph Kennedy
secupl+ des
Congress
Hopking
Allotsments Board of 22
Ita
New Bercup
Ousted Dean Before Scions In Free Love Investigation
Madison April 25 A state senate Investigating committee heard Chester D Snell ousted dean of University of Wisconsin extension division discuss alleged immoral conduct of Milwaukee center faculty He will answer pertinent questions via Attorney General Frank Ross who said Snell declined to speak except before the committee The regents dismissed him March 12 and he was subpoenaed to appear as investigators seek any reports to University President Glenn Frank and possible prior communications about the controversy.
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Madison
Wis
State Senate
Chester D. Snell
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Snell
Atty
Frank Ross
University
Ross
Milwaukee Center
Jtoss
Glenn Frank
Students Call Off Strike At Marshall College
About 30 Marshall College students canceled plans for a strike protesting presidential leadership. They endorsed President Shawkey after a meeting called to discuss his handling as the state board of education prepared to meet in Charleston. Governor Kump said actions should be decided by the board, not student protests.
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Wead of Marshall
Muntington
Marshall College
Joseph Lawson
Point Pleasant
ME. OT. Shawkey
State Board of Education
Charleston
M. P. Shawkey
Shawkey- Trent
W. W. Trent
Atate
Board of Education
Hi. G. Kump
Trent
Shawkey
Kump
Mar~ Atinl College
Tie
Br. Shawkey
Waste on Relief Job Sparks Seaplane Ramp Hearing
In New York on April 25, an Aldermanic committee probing relief faced a dramatic session as C Keith Pevear admitted oversight of Wall and East Street seaplane landings built at an alleged waste of 150000. Witnesses decried earlier designs as inefficient and foolish, noting initial estimates of 68811 rising to 278000 with 2000 more needed to finish. Pevear, lacking an engineering license, claimed practical experience and attendance at engineering school.
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New York
Uss
East River
Aldermanic Committee
C. Keith Pevear
Wall and
Elst. Sts
Pevear
LaGuardian
Percer
Hudson River
Shth St
Wheeling Council Race Draws 163 Candidates for 9 Seats
Wheeling April 25 163 candidates file for nine council seats under the Cincinnati plan. City clerk Marty Clouse reports several instances of candidates teaming to flood petitions while still staying within rules, but amassing tens of thousands of signatures yet only 500 counted, as no voter can sign more than two petitions.
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Wheeling
Cincinnati
Marty Clouse
Peti Floma
Debs Debacle: Debates on Scorching Tomes at New York Junior League
John S. Sumner, pursuing naughty books, faces a quandary as New York junior league displays 10 copies of censored works in its clubhouse. Debutantes present argue the exhibit probes censorship while celebrating literature, including Aphrodite and Casanova, with Sumner lingering over the question.
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New York
John S
Sumner
New York Junior League
Manhattan
Society For the Suppression of Vice
Pierre Lovy
Marilee T. Moore
League
Tugwell Gets Last Laugh in Roosevelt Bank Roll
Beverly Hills report notes Tugwell claims victory over critics in discussing the Roosevelt era financial plan. The piece references professors and scholars debating real cash outcomes versus theoretical calculations, highlighting Tugwell’s stance and anticipated demonstrations.
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Calif
Kaan
Roosevelt Bank
Tugwell
Newell
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