Defiant Japs Quit League Meeting As Members Disapprove
A Japanese delegation walked out of the League of Nations assembly after a 42 to 1 vote approving a report condemning Japan for military activity in Manchuria. Yosuke Matsuoka stated, “We are not coming back,” provoking shock and mixed reactions from delegates as Sir Erle inched toward next steps and a consultative committee invitation.
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United States
Soviet Russia
Matenoku
United Press
Prescription Bill Halted in Heated House Debate
Washington February 24 1971 The bill to limit physician issued liquor prescriptions faced a fourty minute clash in the House and stalled on a technicality. Final vote expected tomorrow with indications of passage. Debate featured Representative Blanton charging the bill would turn drug stores into saloons and calling wets suspects.
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Milwaukee
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Senate and House Act On Local Bills And Health Reform
Joint committees of four senators and four delegates authorize investigations into overcrowding in state penitentiaries and working conditions in Huntington garment factories. The Senate adjourns to Monday after passing seven local and minor bills and sending an eighth to the House. A bill makes silicosis compensable under workers compensation. The House passes a redistricting bill for the House of Delegates and considers levy limitation amendments and motor vehicle fees. Receivers to make silicosis compensable. a batch of 31 items sent for amendments.
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Maryland Governor Declares Bank Holiday to Halt Withdrawals
Maryland Governor Albert Ritchie called a bank holiday for tomorrow and declared Monday and Tuesday as legal holidays to protect depositors amid massive withdrawals. He urged legislation to backstop banks and restore stability, noting plans to reopen on Wednesday with ample facilities.
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Ritchie
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Howard Bruce
Bane
Baltimore Trust Company
Ruehle Salarie
California Judge Faces Senate Trial For Receiver Cases
Federal Judge Harald Louderback of California was impeached by the house for misbehavior in office. Blue articles of impeachment allege mishandling receivership cases and were adopted by a 141 to 2 vote. The case now goes to the Senate for trial with a two thirds convict requirement. The vote surprised sponsors of the impeachment.
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Harald Louderback
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House
Senate
Nate Whitey
Cass Fq Mn
Roosevelt to Name Morgenthau to Farm Board
President elect Roosevelt and James Farley discuss patronage as Henry Morgenthau Jr. is seen as likely to chair the federal farm board. Morgenthau, a longtime aide on political matters, is a leading candidate for an administration post while Roosevelt prepares cabinet choices and commissions.
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Hyde Park
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Federal Farm Board
Roosevelt
James Afarley
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New York State
Conserveton
House Passes Redistricting in Changed Apportionment Bill
After two days of quarreling the House approved a reapportionment bill altering membership among eight counties and six others while keeping nine delegates. The roll call ended 34 to 27 with no debate as amendments and a move to reconsider sparked a parliamentary stir led by Delegate Tallman and Speaker Hiney.
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D. Mason
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DL Braxton
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Ma An Cal
Senator Beneke Attacks State Prison System
West Virginia senator from Ohio county urges lawmakers to reform social conditions and penal laws. He targets Moundsville conditions, cites 1900 prisoners in a 700 capacity facility, and criticizes past legislative committees for inaction while calling for humane treatment and simpler laws.
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George Beneke
Wheeling
Charleston
West Virginia
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Moundsville
Howaver Beneke
Walle Huilt
Penta
Ghio County
Mrs Roosevelt Ready for Event Outfit With Velvet and Blue
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt prepared her inaugural event wardrobe with an all blue and velvet ensemble. The outfit features a blue velvet dress and matching wrap, a white mousseline insert, a jeweled buckle from Eleanor Blodgett, and an Anna blue Milan straw hat. She plans to wear white gloves and a dark blue pump as she walks and stands for hours at the Capitol and White House.
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Franklin BD. Roosevelt
James Settle
Beldee
Aecomes Royah
Anna Due
Curtis RB. Dall
Eleanor Blodgett
Capitol
White House
Anna
J Ross Johns Believed to Die by Own Action
Madison February 24 J Ross Johns a former mine inspector was found shot to death at his home state police said they believe Johns had killed himself Frank Hill a Madison youth seen with Johns will be questioned by Sergeant Hicks Johns was found by a neighbor dying in the hallway a revolver lay under the body bullets penetrated the right side of the head Johns had resigned from the position last week his wife and small son visiting in Watertown the Johns family is noted in the state’s northern region.
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Frank Hill
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Yar Te
Watrmon
Tohtis
Stinte
Reed seeks to expel independents from the GOP
Senator Reed of Pennsylvania says he would purge independents who supported Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930s, aiming to unite the party under a rebuilt Republican ranks. He notes four senators Johnson, Cutting, Lie Pollette, and Norris as potential allies if the purge proceeds.
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Ugulish Lie
Johnson Ant Collefornia
Cutting
New Mexico
Lie Pollette
Wisconsin
Norris
Nebraska
Mayor Cermak Improves After Critical Day in Hospital
Anton Cermak, mayor of Chicago, showed remarkable improvement after a dire day. Doctors reported he slept over two hours, regained strength, and continued to respond to treatment. Physicians noted stabilization and ongoing support with stimulants and fluids as his condition was described as holding his own amid serious illness.
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Floyd Kerley
Richey Graham
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Jirks
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Karl A. Meyer
Cermak
Collins
Walsh May Probe State Elections
Washington February 24 The proposed federal investigation of last year s election in McDowell Mingo and Logan counties West Virginia would be conducted under Senator Walsh supervision if tied to his plan and Neely favors a Justice Department inquiry rather than a senate committee probe. Officials note Justice agents have informal interest but no current federal involvement.
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West Virginity House
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McBewell County
Justice
Department
Bltzsburgh
Hull outlines early debt talks and peace aims
Cordell Hull, newly chosen secretary of state, announced plans to open discussions on war debts with France and Great Britain. He said the Roosevelt administration seeks to restore world commerce, preserve peace, and foster international cooperation, stressing observance of international good faith and collaboration with other nations. He planned talks with French Ambassador Clendel and British Ambassador Lindsay. The policy centers on reviving normal economic relations and rehabilitation.
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Cordell Hull
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Clendel
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Hull
Law Obsolete and Powerless Public Service Commission
A. Spates Brady of Elkins told the West Virginia house utilities committee that the utility regulation law is obsolete and the commission is powerless over stocks and prices. He argued the commission should act as a fact-finding body on rates rather than a court. Brady discussed Piedmont Electric Light and Power and the West Penn Public Service Company, suggesting municipal ownership could lower costs and increase profits. he cited valuations and tax reports to support his view.
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Bray
Holt
Lubliner
Piedman Electric Light and Power Company
Piedmont
Gonghro
Senate Probe Results To Be Examined For Possible Violations
Washington reports show a Senate stock market probe is under scrutiny for possible legal breaches. Justice Department actions track testimony linking National City Bank of New York to stock purchases, with further tax and banking law inquiries unfolding.
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Senate Stock Market Investigating Committee
Justice Dewardment
National City Bank of New York
Insull
New York
George Medalle
Charlie B. Mitchell
Heak
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Banking and Currency
Control Plan Agreed Upon For Liquor Repeal
A conference of Senate and House renters tentatively agreed to feature the liquor repeal in the committee report. A substitute for the Butcher repeal resolution is to be presented to the Senate next week. The substitute would repeal the state prohibition amendment but allow regulate intoxicating liquors with bans on sale for consumption in public places.
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Loase
Father sets 24 hour ransom ultimatum in kidnapping case
Denver police hunted Tommy Coleman linked to the abduction of Charles Boettcher Jr. as multi millionaire Claude Boettcher warned he would take decisive action if his son is not returned by midnight. Authorities in other cities were asked to aid the search. The father said delivering 860,000 would amount to his son’s death warrant.
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Denver
Calo
Charles Boottener
Young
Claude EK. Boettcher
Tommy Coleman
State Penitentiary
Albert T. Clark
Boett‘cher
Reporter Finds Great Naked White Giant Sports Spots
A Times Square stunt causes a scene as a performer billed as the great naked white giant arrives in New York. The man, Clarence Grabber nicknamed Buster, presents himself in a form fitting suit amid a press agent pitch about his film lore and roar. Page 5 offers more details.
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United Press
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Newark
Montana
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Woman Jumps To Death From Car Near Rail Crossing
Mrs. Stella Waldman 45 of Cedar Grove died yesterday after leaping from an automobile near a New York Central crossing fearing a freight train collision. Husband Adolph Waldman said they were returning from shopping in Charleston when she jumped. She died before reaching a hospital. coroner Dr. W. F. Work reported no inquest. Survived by two daughters Veldie and Pauline and two sons Dearwood and Bankie.
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Cedar Grove
Malden
Charleston
W. FP. Work
Adolph Waldman
Waldman
Veldie
Pauline
Song
Dearwood
Bankie
Will Explains Just Who This Douglas Is
Will clarifies a figure named Douglas in Verily Mills California discussing a budget and the lone Arizona congressman. The speaker, a confident voice, references Douglas as a strong young man and descendant of Stephan Douglas, noting political and national context with a skeptical tone.
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