High Court Rulings on States' Powers Prompt Warnings
The Supreme Court issued two opinions warning Congress and the administration against encroaching on powers reserved to the states. Justices debated HOLC authority over state assets and taxes, with a 6 to 3 ruling limiting federal imposition in the Wisconsin case. The decision touched on state sovereignty and potential federal overreach.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Administration
Cardozo
Home Owners’ Loan Act
Roberts
HOLC
Wistontin
Cour Mie
Supreme ‘Court
Milin
Federat
Baé
Wisconsin
Howaver
Federal District Court For
Mississippi
Despondent Father Kills Whole Family in Omaha
In Omaha on September 17, Charles A Cobb 43 killed his wife and two children before taking his own life citing unmanageable debt in a note. Detectives found the bodies in separate beds. police planned to perform an autopsy to determine exact cause of death for all three victims. Public details show a shattered family, a mother and two children dead, a suspect husband left a note blaming debt pressures.
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Omaha
Charles al Cobb
Oda
Poller
Cobb
Charice
Sean
Man Held For Brutal Treatment Of Infant In Jenkins Kentucky
Jenkins Kentucky December 9 17 Robert Mahan 25 year old coal leader is accused of cruel and inhuman treatment of his nine month old son The child was receiving medical attention at Jenkins Hospital under Dr E J Stanfield The baby suffered malnutrition and other injuries while in his care Deputy Town Marshal said the warrant charges Mahan with the abuse and he denied the charge
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Jenkins
Robert Mahan
Byelaine
Mershal
Detson
Mahan
Dolton
Jenkins Hospital
E. J. Stanfield
Thomas
Ge. Whcers
AAA Arguments Open in Court
The Supreme Court heard the government defend the constitutionality of the Agricultural Adjustment Act in a high profile session. Solicitor General Reed led the government while George Wharton Pepper argued against processing taxes, warning that AAA controls could collapse the entire program. The case drew crowded corridors and notable attendees as arguments continued toward a decision expected after December 23.
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Washington
U. S. Supreme Court
Hoosac Mills Company
Massachusetts
Stanley Reed
Reed
George Wharton Popner
Pennsylvania
U. S
AAA
Rosse Vate Agricultural Policie
Sinc
Cumi Stormet
Kellogg
Vets Rating Unit Inquiry Opens at Huntington
A three member special rating board from the veterans administration began an investigation at the U S veterans hospital Huntington into charges that local rating officials unfairly assessed veterans. Capt Earl W Dimmick of the American Legion attended as an observer, saying results may take several days.
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Huntington
U.S. Veterans’ Hospital
Veterame” Administration Bureau
Washington
Wial
HF. Canning
Cass
A. Legion
Weston
Veterans Administration
Wasnin
Earl W. Dimmick
National Rehabilitation “Committee
The
American Legion
Ebserver
Hauptmann loses bid to review Lindbergh case
Washington dispatch reports the Supreme Court refused to review Bruno Richard Hauptmann’s conviction for the Lindbergh kidnapping and murder. Potential paths remain clemency petition to the New Jersey Board of Pardons and a possible new trial if fresh evidence emerges. Hauptmann remained composed as his wife expressed hopeful support while the public attended a quiet ceremony at the court.
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Washington
Brimno
Richard Hauptmann
Supreme Court
Charles Augustus Lindbergh
Bronx
Panzer
Lan
New Jersey Board of Pardons
Hauptmann
Trenton
N. J
iGefense
Wes
Anna
Slain Fiery Midwest Editor in Minneapolis Shooting
Walter W. Liggett, noted editor, writer, and publisher, was killed by gunfire as he returned from a grocery trip outside his home. Two men, Isadore Blumenfield and Meyer Schalberg, were held for questioning after his wife and young daughter witnessed the aftermath. The fiery critic of Minnesota politics had been previously jailed on morals charges amid a contentious feud with Gov. Floyd B Olson’s administration.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Walter W. Liggett
Tirebrand
Liggett
Marda
Isadore Blumfield
Ric Cann
Meyer Schalberg
Ations
Shelberg
Earler
Blumenfield
Fisyd B. Olson
Minnesota
Chandler to assume Kentucky governorship today
Governor Laffoon ends four years in office granting pardons and appointing Kentucky colonels as Jared Chandler of Versailles prepares to take the helm in Frankfort. Laffoon leaves the mansion and Chandler family plans to occupy it tomorrow following inauguration. Rhea resigns from the highway commission without stated reason amid Chandler’s political rise and a shift against the percent sales tax.
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Frankfort
Ruby Latioon
Geady
Kentucky
All Chandler
Versailles
Toray
Laftroon
Madisonville
Jared Chandler
Thames
Rhea
State Highway Commission
Ruia
Chandler
Laffoon
Ndler
Gover
Houston Flood Loss Reaches Two Million
A Houston flood caused estimated losses around 2 million dollars as floodwaters receded. One man drowned in Bilis bagoug area with others feared dead. Heavy damage hit warehouses and businesses in a 24 block district along the bayou. A three story brick building collapsed in the torrent.
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Beveray Tex
Pears
Bilis Bagoug
Abe Je Bexan
Kump Opposes Liquor Profits For Social Security Plan
Governor Kump opposes using state liquor profits to fund the social security program. He says no desire to convert the liquor control commission into a large revenue unit. In a letter to Senator Clinton I. Howard, he supports funding the program without raising taxes and notes uncertainty on how to proceed. He suggests awaiting more information before acting.
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Kump
Aes
Liquor Control Commission
Clinton I. Howard
Parkersburg
Het
Akon
Tenntrot
Youthful Slayer Of Father Freed
In ABPALACHIA Virginia a youth accused of slaying his father was freed after testimony that the death occurred in self defense. Witnesses including his mother and Edith Maxwell described a violent confrontation with the elder Faling. the defendant did not testify. The case hinges on self defense and the youth's prior conduct. The hearing continues as the defense seeks to set aside a verdict.
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Abpalachia
Haugemel
Ion
Pee
Edith Maxwell Whippind-Trim
Vee Taylor
Big Stone Gap
Faling
Maxwell
Fayther
Dor
Five Die in Blast at Coal Mine in Alberta
Five miners were known dead and eleven entombed after an explosion at the Meriles Viralted coal mine in Coalhurst Alberta. Others were hospitalized as rescuers worked to reach the trapped workers amid the wreckage and flames.
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Coalhurst
Alta
Der
Roosevelt Farm Bureau pledge at 17th annual convention
President Roosevelt and the American Farm Bureau Federation united in support of the New Deal agricultural program. He touted measures to restore rural purchasing power amid cheers from federation members in Chicago at the stockyards. He then visited Notre Dame in South Bend where he received an honorary degree as he touted religious liberty.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
American’ Farm Bureau Federation
New Deal
Federation
Or‘ganization
Edward A. O'Neal
Othe Stockyards
Waicogy
James A. Farley
South Bend
Ind
America
Notre Dame’ Univerity
Coal Tax Case Sparks Night Court Session
In Lynchburg Virginia the court held a night session as the suit over a 15 percent coal sales tax continued. The plaintiff argued the tax threatened their existence while code signers would receive partial refunds, and the defendants urged that the tax is valid pending constitutional review.
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Lynchburg
Wal Dee
West Virginia
Virginia
Aaam
Ro D. Campbell
Sal
John Lewin
Logan Man Murder Case Ties Two Women to Death
Logan police charged Marshall Clay 75 of Wayne county in the death of the elderly man once thought killed by a car. Corral J D Childers said Clay was robbed of 250 and killed for a debt. Magistrate C E Brumfield issued a warrant for Smale Hall of Logan for the murder. The two questioned women were Alberta Conn and Polly Pricemore. Witnesses placed Hall, Clay, and a woman claiming to be Hall's wife at a terminal on November 28. A bystander found the man’s body the next day with rope around the neck and hands folded.
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Logan
Marshall Clay
Wayne County
J. D. Childers
Clay
C. E. Brumfield
Man
Smale Hall
Murer
Alberta Conn
Hall
Polly. Pricemore
Hell
Childers
Pridemore
Legendus
Newman” Scott
Ethiopians Claim Victory On Southern Front
Ethiopia asserts success on the southern front and rejects peace that would cost territory, while Italy withdraws troops and seeks postwar recognition. In Tokyo and London discussions, Japan resists U S naval cutbacks as Britain and France push for disarmament terms amid fighting reports and diplomatic maneuvering.
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Addi
Ethiopia
Italy
Britain
Fran
JosEin P
Er Selassie J Ieatlig
Dov Ethiopig
Versailles
Bole
Iti
Ras Dem
I. W
Allen Explains Relief Troubles at Ada County Headquarters
A crowd of unpaid relief recipients gathered at Ada County fellow headquarters demanding overdue checks. Relief Administrator C. Li Allen said WPA workers hired in November have not received their first checks, tying relief to pending payments. Governor Kump noted funds are rapidly exhausted to cover relief needs.
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Adawna County
C. Li Allen
Kump
Berry Resists New Deal Foes
A fragmentary political article centers on Berry resisting opponents to the New Deal. It references government, business, and organized groups, noting conjecture about an effort and detailing a chaotic posturing around industrial influence and leadership roles.
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Berry
New Deal
Washington
Dee
George
Chandler Hospitalized After Highway Crash In Charleston
Chandler of Main Street sustained a possible skull fracture and a dislocated right eye socket in a collision between an automobile and a truck at Chesapeake. He was rushed to Charleston General Hospital in serious condition. A man named John Burdette of Charleston reported driving the other truck owned by National Furniture Company of Charleston. Chandler was the driver of the passing vehicle.
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C. Chandler
Main Ustreet
Charleston General Hospital
Chesapeake
Tate
John Burdette
Charleston
National Furniture Company
Chandler
Woman Confesses Brutal Hammer Slaying of Lover
A detailed confession from Frances Mable Willys 38 describes a brutal killing of her lover Dr Walter Forest Hammond 62 in their home. She recounts grabbing a heavy hammer during an argument and beating him as he tried to assault her, then walking him into the house where he lay by the bed as she continued striking. She claims no plea of insanity, intends to plead not guilty by reason of self defense.
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Frances Mable Willys
Walter Forest Hammond
Hammond
Vie Angeles
Der
Central
Willys
British Riots Turn Deadly in Egyptian City
In Cairo a fatal student slaying sparks anti British rioting as crowds chant Down with England. Police chief De Shi and government officials secure permission to quell unrest. Streets fill with fires broken lamps and torchlight scenes while many lanes become impassable.
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Rhoda
Sion
Zas
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