State Attorney Raps Hoffman In Bruno Case
New Jersey officials clashed over Hauptmann witness credibility after Gov. Harold Hoff man charged suppression of key information in the Lindbergh case. Prosecutors prepared perjury action against Millard Whited, who once vouched Hauptmann near the Lindbergh estate but later said he saw nothing suspicious. The dispute prompted renewed hopes for Albert Hatmann? No.
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Hunterdon County
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Whited
New Jersey
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Hatann
Fisher
Hauck
Tore
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David T. Wilentz
Cata Or
Perrone
Bronx
Gav. Hoffman
Anna
Hayek
RFC Stocks Exempt From State Tax Under Senate Vote
The Senate voted to exempt RFC bank stocks from state and local taxes despite bipartisan opposition. Senator Couzens and Senator Ashurst led the fight against the measure while asserting controversy over Walter J. Cummins salaries from agencies borrowing from RFC. The bill moves to the House for action, with potential tax implications on RFC holdings and related bank loans.
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Continental
Willie Willis and the family paper route story
Robert Quilles recalls a family supper and a boy named Willie Willis tied to a paper route. The tale hints at quick chatter about business and the mopey lending era shaping a youngster's future plans.
Albert Ritchie Dies of Stroke
Albert Cabell Ritchie, four time Democratic Maryland governor candidate and former chief executive, died at 143 a.m. after a stroke. Flags half mast, tributes from both parties, and funeral plans set for Wednesday. Roosevelt called him a personal friend despite opposition to the New Deal. Immediate reactions from Gov. Nice and lawmakers followed as state and regional leaders mourned a longtime anti-New Deal figure.
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Albert Cabell Ritchie
Maryland
Flaga
Ritchie
Roosevelt
Stuart 5
Janney
Governor ousts two officials amid warrants dispute
Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge removes Comptroller General William Harrison and Treasurer George Hamilton for refusing to honor warrants tied to his January 1 financial regime. C. B. Carreker is named comptroller and J. Tobe Daniel treasurer, with bonds of 20000 and 200000. Several treasury staff quit as Hamilton reportedly left his office under guard.
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Eugene Talmidge
Atate
Ae Ad
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Pan
Wiliam B. Harrison
George HB. Hamilton
Talmadge
C. B. Carreker
Mera
Daniel
la Gratge
Harrison
Hamilton
Carreker
Treasury
Farm Bill Moves Through House With 161 Million Measure
Washington February 24 A bill granting 161 863 147 for ordinary agricultural government activities began through Congress. The House named conferees to negotiate with the Senate on a separate 500 million subsidy plan for soil conservation. The 1946 37 supply bill would spend 21 833 562 more than the current year, with 318 000 000 re appropriated from unexpended funds. Lawmakers also trimmed the president’s proposed budget reduction by about 278 625 857, excluding an 18 million reappropriation. Senator Robinson signaled he would push seed loans down from 50 million to 30 million due to Roosevelt objections.
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Roosevelt
Farm Administration
Steel Union Plan Tabled Amid Dispute Over Campaign Money
Washington reports indicate the American Federation of Labor plans to ignore a $500,000 offer from the industrial union faction to fund a steel workers organizing drive. President William Green will refer the bid to the executive council, while a spring budget for the steel campaign is prepared. The industrial committee, led by John L. Lewis, seeks to unite workers by industry, clashing with craft-centric leadership.
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Craftumitpesto
Thon
Roe Toe Federation
Removal of Hagood Stirs Hornets' Nest in Congress
Washington Feb 24 Maj Gen Hagood was relieved of command by direction of the president after criticizing WPA funds as stage money. The move provoked sharp reactions in Congress with Democrats defending or criticizing the action. Some likened it to a political incident, while others urged impeachment of Secretaries Dern Woodring and Chief of Staff Craig. Army officials termed the order routine and said Hagood had no near term assignment.
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Army
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Hagood
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Air Sores
Wan
Nippon Interests Preparing To Exploit China Resources
In Shanghai February 24 a survey reveals Sino-Japanese schemes to develop China's raw materials. Japanese capital backs mines, railways, industries, and agriculture in the Yangtze valley via a Sino-Japanese trade council backed by the army and South Manchuria Railway. The plan aims to expand China’s minerals and textiles for Japanese industry, with government cooperation expected.
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Yangtze Valley
Sino-Japanese Trade Council
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South Manchuria
Tril
Japan
New ‘Trade Promotion Group
Ite
Big Refinance Program Ready
Washington February 24 Secretary Morgenthau announced a billion dollar refinancing program for March to retire securities maturing late in April and to fund new deficits as part of a revised budget. He proposed taxes to support farm program benefits while signaling large borrowing for June bonuses. The plan includes substantial retirements in March and April and anticipates further tax adjustments in coming days.
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Hede Park
Girl Blames Man In Poisoning Plot
HAMLIN, Erb 24-Um-A 14 year old girl accused of poisoning eight in her family put part of the blame on a man today. Gladys Dillon waived preliminary hearing on a charge of administering poison with intent to kill and a second statement implicating the unidentified man. Damron declined to make the statement public until the man is arrested. Gladys returned to jail with clean clothes brought by her mother as the grand jury convenes March 12. Mon a Dillon, 36, mother and intended victim, watched as the girl behind bars spoke of the plot.
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Damron
Gladys
Grand
Vinita
Mona Dillon
Damror
Italy unleashes heavy artillery on Amba Alagi fortress
Italian guns bombard Amba Alagi as Ethiopian defenses slow the Malian infantry advance. Reported moves show 3rd army corps near the fortress with right flank maneuvers to prevent Ethiopian flanking. Haile Selassie allegedly preparing fresh measures from Dibouti while Rome denies 432 Italian deaths.
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Dibouti
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Rome
Akmim Pridayy
Henacthermn
Amba Alagi
Girl Testifies Father Made Proposals Before Killing Him
Emma Willis 18 testifies in Anadarko court that her father Iddis Willis harassed her with sexual advances and threats before she shot him last December 21. She describes a brutal, wandering life with an abusive father who beat family members and forced her to pick cotton.
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Little Court House
Eden Advances World Security Plan in Speech
British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden urged a universal system of collective security in the House of Commons, stressing armament and leadership to avert a world war while sidestepping a firm oil embargo on Italy. He denied Britain would join any encirclement of Germany, drawing praise and criticism as Parliament approved further funding for military and air service needs.
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White Knight
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More Federal Relief Urged at Mayors Conference
NEW ORLEANS Feb 26 regional United States Conference of Mayors closing session endorsed continuing federal work relief amid high unemployment despite a general upturn in business. Resolution led by Mayor Fiorello La Guardia cites persistent jobless numbers and honors former Gov Albert C. Richie of Maryland who died today. Mayor Howard W. Jackson of Baltimore proposed the resolution recognizing Richie's public service.
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United Conference of Mayors
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Unite States Conference of Mayors
Fiorello la Guerdia
New York
Albert Ritchie
Maryland
Howard W. Jackson
Baltimore Whith
Peoples Exchange dividend ordered and payouts detailed
Receiver F. O. Lamb announced a $33,000 dividend representing 22 percent for Peoples Exchange depositors. Depositors with accounts under 35 may collect full amounts at the National Bank of Commerce, which handled the bank’s affairs after closure. This payout raises total dividends to 78 percent over two payments.
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Peoples Exchange Bank
Yeaterday
Lamb Slo
National Bank of Commerce
Ita
West Virginia WPA Probe Ordered by Hopkins
Washington reports an immediate full and complete investigation of the West Virginia Works Progress Administration was ordered by WPA Administrator Harry L. Hopkins. Allen Johnstone was assigned to inquire into WPA activities under McCullough as demanded by Senator Neely, with Holt criticizing McCullough on the Senate floor and Neely defending him.
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West Virginia
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Ir. Hopkins
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Hopkin
F. Witcher McCullough
Knight
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Jetter
Spike Progres Administration
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Holts
Dewey Phares
City Plunged Into Darkness by 23 Minute Power Failure
Charleston suffered a 23 minute blackout from 1 03 to 7 40 as a breaker bushing at the Appalachian Electric Power station on Capitol Hill failed. The outage affected most venues. only the Kanawha and Ruffner hotels with their own plants escaped. Street cars halted. emergency crews used flashlights and candles, delaying operations. Thousands of calls flooded police, the power company, and The Gazette. Restoration required rerouting lines from the damaged breaker to feed three other city lines. Some elevator passengers were trapped briefly and hotel guests finished meals by candlelight.
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Appaian Electric Power Company
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Kanawha Bowl
Ruffner Bntel
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Gazette
WF. Ficklen
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Eitice
Halel
Seven Die In Snow Slides Floods And Floes
Kansas City dispatch reports snowslides floods and ice floes sweeping broad regions with at least seven lives lost. Great damage from flood threats extended across a dozen states as rivers thaw and gorges burst, with fatalities reported near Ouray and California towns.
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Celo
M Onorseback
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Oakdale
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Hood
Reading
Pale
Schuylhill
Barbara Huttons Healthy 792 Pound Son Born In London
In London on February 24 a healthy 792 pound son was born to Barbara Hutton and Countess Haybata Hutton Haugwitz Reventlow. The child, unnamed, will likely live in Europe to avoid kidnapping in America, with plans to move to the United States within weeks. The Woolworth fortune looms as the newborn’s potential inheritance amid family estates in Denmark.
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Veerld
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Ruy
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Alexia Mdivani
Alexis
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New York
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