Relief Battle Over U.S. Senate Relief Bill Sparks Clash
Senator Vandenberg denounces Roosevelt’s 4.88 billion relief bill as a “gargantuan grab bag” and urges defeat. Glass explains committee amendments while Roosevelt signals spending options. Republicans push to shorten the relief period amid charges the bill would retard recovery and shift power to the presidency.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Senate
Glass
Michigan
D-Va
Appropriations Committee
Bill Vandenberg
Congress
Vandenbert
Wallace and Koblegard Report Stock Holdings
Henry A. Wallace of Charleston West Virginia reported to the Securities Exchange Commission that after becoming a director of Columbia Gas and Electric he owned 4334 common and 260 cumulative 6 percent preferred shares. T F Koblegard of Weston West Virginia held 26740 shares of United Carbon Company common stock after a 3100 share reduction in December. HA Pentase is president of United Fuel Gas and T Kr Koblegard is vice president of United Carbon, both with general voices it.
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Washington
Henry A. Wallace
Charleston
W. Va
Securities Exchange Commission
Columbia Gas and Electric Corporation
T. F. Koblegard
Weston
United Carbon Company
HA Pentase
United Fuel Gas Company
T. Kr. Koblegard
Orssien
Tekes Silent About Farley Probe Data
Washington February 15 news dispatch reports Secretary Ickes and Postmaster General Farley both refusing to discuss any information their offices may hold about investigations into public works contracts tied to Farley. The Senate inquiry, led by Senator Long, has pressed for details.
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Washington
Ickes
Farley
Fay
Sarasota
Fla
Senate
Long D. la
Macon Dirigible Narrowly Escapes Crash in Texas
At a naval inquiry in San Francisco on February 15, Lt Galvin M. Bolster testified that a structural weakness in a girder near the airship fin caused a section to give way and drop the Macon into the Pacific near Point Sur. The Bureau of Aeronautics reviewed the issue and ordered strengthening of a suspect girder but not to interfere with schedules.
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San Francisco
Macon
Texas
Naval Inquiry
Fiere
Pacific
Lieut
Galvin M. Bolster
Delater
Bureau of Aeronautics
Bolster
R. J. Davis
Point Sur
Allt
Macon Insula
Praives
Haupt denials mark new appeal steps in Lindbergh case
Bruno Richard Hauptmann pleaded innocence anew on the eve of his removal to prison, calling the kidnapping and murder of the Lindbergh baby a grave miscarriage of justice. He expressed sorrow for the Lindberghs and suggested public sentiment influenced the jury. He awaited transfer to state prison with sheriff plans for secure transport.
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Flemington
WN. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmaus
Trenton
Laura Angur
C. Lloyd Fisher
Renee Tan
Suna Anes Arcatn
Cal
Charles A. Lindbergh
Haountmnon
John H. Curtiss
Believe in You Always Message From Mother in Cell
A cable from the Lindbergh baby kidnapper slayer's mother reaches him in his cell urging him to "believe in you always." The condemned man files papers for an appeal, declaring pauper status and seeking New Jersey to pay trial costs. An order sign by Judge Trenchard is sought, with a writ of error to stay execution.
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Fisher
New Jersey
Thomas W. Trenchard
Court of Errors and Appeals
Most Beautiful Dumb Bell Held For Dress Thefts
Los Angeles report details Joan Medel once named America's most beautiful dumbbell who moved to California seeking film work and later faced a preliminary hearing on stealing 1200 in clothing from Ethelyn Becker. The case covers seven dresses a white evening gown white fur coat gloves stockings purses and shoes.
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Los Angeles
Joan Medel
New York
James Montgomery Flags
Ain Dwyer
Jefferson Muchamer
America
Noodles
Ping Gs Oe
Mar West
California
Hollywood
Ethelyn Becker
Misa Tedell
Tragic Sponge Boat Fire Off Cedar Keys Reveals Crew Fate
The sponge fishing boat Xies and its five crew members are presumed dead after a fire aboard 12 fathoms deep near Cedar Keys Florida. Relics found by owner Gabriel Paterson indicate divers were trapped as air supply failed, with helmets still attached. Crew: Captain John Gianetsis Nick Gianetsis Spirid Paya temetrious engineer Dennis Alectantis deckhand Nathaniel Sloan. Tarpon Springs, Tarpon Springs lease.
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St, Petersburg
Fia
Gulf of Mexico
Aea
Cedar Keys
Fla
Xies
Gabuil Paterson
Gabriel
Faye
Eppdae
Tarpon Prings
Mer
Cal
Peterson
Ies
Clash
John Gianetsis
Nick Gianetsis
Spirat Paya Temetrious
Dennis Alectantis
Youth Kills Girl With Unloaded Gun in House Incident
Cairo report details a 4 shotgun misfire tragedy as a boy pointed a shotgun at Alice Marie Primm and she smiled. The buckshot killed her. the boy claimed he did not think the gun was loaded and pulled the trigger. An inquest was scheduled for tomorrow.
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Cairo
Alice Marie Primm
Lawrence Webb
Harry Primm
Buckey Run
Okey Webb
Webb
Ota N. Elder
Tb. W. Keith
Holt Attacks WV Relief in West Virginia Address
Senator Elect Rush D Holt of West Virginia criticizes the relief administration at a banquet in Baltimore. He calls relief in the state rotten and urges greater female involvement in unemployment relief and national legislative programs. He contrasts Susan B Anthony’s birthday with the Maine disaster and urges funding for peace and schools over weapons.
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Baltimone
B. Anthony
Rush D. Holt
West Virginia
Jegnslator
Hall
Holt
Susan B. Anythim
Maine
Susan B. Anthony
Nevada Senate defeats anti child labor constitutional move
Carson City Nev Feb 11 The Nevada state Senate voted 11 to 6 to defeat ratification of the anti child labor amendment to the U S constitution.
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Carson City
Nev
Nevada State Senate
U. S
Liquor Control Bill Vote Ends In Deadlock In Senate
The liquor control bill stalled as the senate tally showed 13 ayes and 13 noes with Senator Fleming withholding his vote. House delegates threaten to reject key amendments, likely sending the measure to conference. Observers expect the senate to pass its amended version on Monday amid partisan pressure and constitutional questions.
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Senate
House of Delegates
Posanen
House
Dan B. Fleming
A. L. Helmick
Fleming
West Virginia
Oil Heiress Virginia Wilcox testifies in Kennamer murder trial
PAWNEE Okla Feb 15 AP Virginia Wilcox the 10 year old oil heiress testified Phil Kennamer loved her and was her first date saying she believed he still loved her. The court heard sensational testimony as Kennamer faces murder charges in the Gorrell Jr case moved from Tulsa on venue grounds with defense claiming insanity and self defense.
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Pawnee
Okla
Virginia Wilcox
Oklahoma
Phil Kennamer
John F. Gorrell, Jr
Kennamer
Tulsa
Phil
Enab
Ak Enpamerin
Cavalier-74 Apartment Building to Rise on Virginia Street
Cavalier Apartment Corporation plans construction of a brick fireproof building in the 1300 block of East Virginia Street with more than one hundred units. Michael Cohett, president-manager, says the project will cost over 75000 dollars, capitalized at 100000, with Charleston businessmen as major stockholders. Demolition of the Dickinson home has begun and debris clearance will precede breaking ground for the new structure.
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Cavalier
Virginia Street
Michael Cohett
Cavalier, Apartment Corporation
Cohen
Charleston
John L. Dickinson
Colyen
Argonge
Aracama
LaSalle
McClung Street
Dickinson
1 000 Scouts Gather For 15th Jamboree
The 15th annual Charleston area council Boy Scouts jamboree opens at 11 am at the armory with about 1,000 Scouts expected. The program includes an inspection, a patriotic program, merit medallions, and demonstrations of scout skills for troops from Charleston and surrounding areas.
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Charleston Area Council
Boy Scotts of America
Armory
W. J. Graham
Kenneth A. Pratt
D. B. Dawson
Charleston
Charles Bekenstein
Bostow
Dawson Ix
St Albans
Charles Tham
Kaap No. 4
Democrats Pursue Charleston Victory in Municipal Election
Speakers at the 1935 Young Democratic meeting in Kanawha hotel urged strong turnout for Charleston’s municipal race. House of Delegates Speaker John J. Pelter of Logan county stressed statewide importance and urged truthfulness about Democratic achievements to win. Herman Bennett, newly elected presided, introduced J. M. Slack who called for a real city government reform.
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Democratic Party
Charleston
House of Delegates
John J. Pelter
Logan County
Young Democratic Lab
Kanawha
Pelier
Potter
Herman Bennett
J. M. Slack
Democratic Executive Committee
Premier Flandin Wins Confidence Vote in Paris Debates
In Paris on February 15 Premier Flandin asked for a definite mandate and won an overwhelming approval 144 to 124 in the chamber of deputies. He warned the recovery program will take years and urged both party unity and room for criticism to allow action.
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Paris
Flandin
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
Lincoln club delays endorsement and plans party
The Lincoln club tabled endorsing Republican city candidates until a later meeting after speakers address members. A party and dance is set at the West Side Women's club Saturday Feb 25 after a postponed meeting. D L Salisbury spoke on the Alphabet Relief Administration as 23 women attended for the first time.
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Lincoln Club
Cty
West Side
Ning Io
D. L.salisbury
Cib
Alphabet Relief Administration
Wiley Poat's Hazardous Flight At 35 000 Feet
Beverly Hills reports Wiley Poat attempting a record breaking flight at 35 000 feet described as the most hazardous yet most beneficial to aviation. The old five year old craft struggles with landing gear and propeller clearance during a belly landing, requiring precise windless control to avoid a crash. If successful, the feat could signal a new era of high altitude flight.
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Calls
Wiley Tost
Lindbergh
Tin Ie
Mel
Wiley
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