Both Houses Approve New AAA Measure
The Senate and House quickly approved a 500 million dollar farm aid bill to replace AAA subsidies invalidated by the Supreme Court. President Roosevelt is expected to sign promptly to enable this year’s planting. Regional meetings are set for next week to discuss program details.
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Washington
House
Senate
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
M. Borah R. Ida
Secretary of Agriculture
Gerner
White House
AAA
Treasury
Greta
Howe
Death of Curtford R. Myers War Vet Ex-State Historian
Curtford R. Myers aged 49, a former state historian and archivist, died yesterday after a long illness of cirrhosis at his Main Street home. He was appointed director of the state archives by Governor Cornwell and retired in 1935 after 25 years’ service. Born October 16, 1886 in Mason County, he earned an BA and MA at West Virginia University and taught before entering public service.
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Curtford R. Myers
Main Street
Owen Atul Barth
Myers
State Department of Archives and History
John J. Cornwell
H. G. Kump
Thomas B. Davis
Mason
Mr. Myers
Mason County
Edward Brindsley
Anna Elizabeth Brandy Myers
West Virginia University
Rivers Reach Crest as Floods Hit Pennsylvania Cities
Pittsburgh reports record February thaw driving rivers over banks and ice jams. Death toll rises to four as floods threaten downtown Allegheny Monongahela Ohio confluence. Towns like Parkers Landing and East Hickory evacuated as water covers streets and swells basements.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Raisin
Allegheny River
Saaements
Piteburgh
Monongahels
Ohio River
Hood Stage
Parkers’ Landing
Rlax
East Hickory
Forest County
Broad Tax Program Handed to Congress
President Vielie presented a broad tax program to congressional leaders after a White House conference that extended past midnight. The plan aims to raise enough revenue to cover government expenses excluding relief items, with Senate Finance Chairman Harrison Misst noting the bill would restore the federal budget to its pre bonus bill status and reverse processing tax exemptions.
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Washington
Viele
Harrison
Serrate Finance
Utility Lobby Group Cleared
Washington February 27 Enactment of lobbyist registration and quarterly activity reports was urged by the House rules committee. The initial inquiry found little evidence of improper lobbying contacts with House members but cited Hopson as arrogant toward Congress. Further study may prompt another report. Hopson’s failure to supply financial records could lead to disciplinary action. Brewster and Corcoran were exonerated.
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Washington
Congress
House
Inin
O'Connor Id
N.Y
Hopson
Rep. Rearntative Brewster
R. Med
Thomas G Corcoran
Governor Hoffman attacks Jaffie story in Hauptmann case
Gov. Hoffman attacked the testimony of identification witnesses and questioned Dr. Condon in a Brunswick Hauptmann case update. He cited Bronx taxicab driver Joseph Perrone’s claims he saw men resembling the kidnapper before Hauptmann’s arrest. Condon testified the kidnapper appeared only three times. The governor questioned statements about multiple suspects and a ladder builder, noting offers to alter testimony. Condon is reported to be in Panama.
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Trenton
N. J
Harald G. Hoffman
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
John F. (Jaffe) Condon
Lindbergh
Holtman
Joseph Perrone
Bronx
Hauptmann
Perrone
Flemington
Condon
Pers Rone
City Island
Claude Paterson
A. Zapolsky
New Jeresey State Police
Dr. Condon
Woodlawn Cemetery
The
St. Raymond's Cemetery
Hoffman
Electric Chair Claims Little Girl's Slayer
Ossining New York February 27 Mootrande Flynn a four year old Astoria Arege manager was executed in Sing Sing for the murder of six year old Margaret Perbatta A request from the father to pull the switch was refused by Warden Lewis By Lawes private vengeance was not permitted Flynn visited by his teenage daughter and spent hours in prayer with prison chaplain Rev John McCaffrey He clung to faint hopes of clemency from Governor Herbert Lehman.
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Ossining
N.Y
Flynn
John McCaffrey
Herbert Lehman
Jail Space Forces Wyoming County Law Enforcement Brink
In Pineville on February 27 Prosecutor F Shannon warned Warden C P F McClintic that law enforcement in Wyoming county may have to be abandoned unless the state relieves jail crowding. The penitentiary houses 2300 instead of 832 with 92 prisoners from the county awaiting confinement. Legislature previously rejected funds for a medium security prison. a federal committee has allotted 500000 for prison relief and McClintic expects 3000 to 5100 for an allotment.
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Pineville
F. Shannon
C. PF. McClintic
Wyoming
Wyoming County
McClintic
Shannon
McCliniic
Gov. Kump
Priagn
Moundsville
Franco-Soviet Defense Pact Ratified in French Chamber
Paris February 27 The French chamber of deputies ratified the Franco Soviet mutual assistance pact amid angry floor protests. Debate featured sharp clashes as left and right factions disrupted proceedings. Senate approval expected next week as government officials stressed the pact binds aid only if the eastern border is attacked.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Albert Sarraut
France
Russia
Senate
Pierre-Etienne Flandin
Fernand Houlsson
Chamber
Alexandre Bracke
Promiers
Red Army
Germany
Sumilarly
Rhine
Rusais
Japan
Locarno
Taft Favorite Son in Ohio
Ohio Republicans name Robert A. Taft of Cincinnati as the organization’s presidential candidate pledged first choice for delegates, with Charters R. Frederickson as second choice. Four other contenders were told they would not enter the state primary. Borah and Vandenberg backers announce full delegate slates while unpledged delegates remain free to support.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ted Oo
Yodey
William E
Borah
Robert A. Taft
Cincinnai
William Howard Taft
State Central Committee
Charters R. Frederickson
Cor Bhodon
Aae Wociation
Ed D. Schorr
L. T. Dickinson
Town
Frank Knox
Chicago
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Boran
John S. Kingles
Akron
Frank E. Gannett
Cheater
N.Y
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Mines
Tatt
Frederickson
Farley Forecasts Roosevelt Victory Across States
Postmaster General Farley declared Roosevelt would gain more electoral votes than in 1932 and would win Kansas and other states. He spoke at a press conference with Len Guffey noting the president would enter primaries wherever required and that campaign funds were not crucial since the people favored him.
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Washington
Farley
Roosevelt
Han
Kansas
Tandon
Len Guffey
Pennsylvania
EL Dant
Sunday School Head Killer Sentenced to Life
In Ithaca Michigan circuit court George Blank a 24 year old Sunday school superintendent confessed to murdering his wife Bernice an ex teen mother after a quarrel He admitted choking her burning the house and setting the blaze He received life imprisonment three hours after confession in a courtroom noted for its cool composure.
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Ithaca
Mich
Kmetty
Beard
George Lank
Bernice
George Hlank
Charles H
Agi
Kentucky Adopts Quick Count Law
Kentucky Governor A A Chandler signed the quick count election law ending late vote tally delays. Counting starts 3 pm on election day with rolls closed, backstopped by triple locks and immediate transport to county court hours after polls close. Provisions ban counting on Sundays and holidays amid debates over the honest election measure.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Rome
A. A. Chandler
Honeal
Houw
Padlle
Mae West's Husband Seeks Court Ruling On Marriage
New York AP dispatch reports Frank Wallace claiming Mae West is his wife since 1911. He obtained permission to serve papers in Los Angeles and seeks a court order to Enjoin West from denying or disparaging their marriage. Wallace produced a Milwaukee license and says they separated in 1916. His attorney alleges a publicity stunt and notes Wallace’s continued claim despite West’s denial.
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New York
Frank Wallace
Mae West
Wallace
Milas West
Los Angeles County
California
Ife
Hollywood
Miss West
Samuel 2. Siegel
Inne
Milwaukee
Siegel
Wight
Walad
Alalua
Misa West
Intended Use Of Plant Asked For Navy South Charleston Plant
Washington february 27 a house demand for information on the future of the naval ordnance plant at South Charleston West Virginia was led by Rep George W Johnson seeking to know the navy department policy while not demanding a sale The plant built to manufacture projectiles and armor plate cost 27 2 million and has not operated since world war ended The navy bill provides 85 000 for one year maintenance with extra local costs Johnson and others pressure for a clear decision on the plant s fate
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Washington
Naval Ordnance
South Charleston
W. Yew
Navy Department
George W. Johnson
W. Val
House Appropriations and Naval Affairs
Ward
Tam
Johnson
Navy
Faor
Ren
Joe L. Smith
D, W, Va
Tbs
Smuth
You Sir 600 Times Spanked Over Divorce Claim
Mrs. Cecil Conlen filed for divorce claiming her husband Cecil Conlen spanked her with a clothes brush after she forgot to answer yes sir. She says she was forced to repeat yes sir about 668 times before the punishment. The suit was filed on February 27.00.
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Vinalta
Cecil Conlen
Move to Base Exile Fails
Washington Feb 27 Major General Johnson Hagood relinquished command of the 6th corps area and third army at San Antonio as congressional friends failed to modify his punishment. Hagood turned command to Major General Henry W Buttner and asked to remain in San Antonio a month to settle private affairs while receiving permission to stay. Senate figures criticized the action and suggested cabinet involvement, with Metcalf calling for an investigation into whether the decision rested with the War Department and cabinet influence.
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Washington
Johnson Hagood
6Th Corps
San Antonio
Treas
Hagood
White House
Turun
Matin’ Cral
Henry W. Buttner
Fort Sill
Ohio
Offeire
Columbia
S.C
Sen. Metcalf
R. K
War Department
Craig
Metcalf
Remi
WPA
Bloody Purge in Japan Told by AP Bureau Chief
AP dispatch from Tokyo reports insurgents urging five thousand troops to restore civilian rule, four elder statesmen executed in the insurgent drive, and Prime Minister Keisuke Okada killed in the prime minister's garden as government forces withdraw. The piece notes the Emperor’s involvement and ongoing uncertainty as fascist or military factions threaten control.
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AP Bureau
Glenn Babb
Asociated
Press Foreign Stat
Tag Pyricht
A. P
Tokyo
trans-Pacific
San Francisco
Japan
Fumio Goto
Thirchiko
Telnister
Premice Keisuke Okada
Mit
Be Fis
Crisis in Tokyo as Insurgents Withdraw and Martial Law
A Tokyo crisis escalated as insurgent troops withdrew from government buildings by 6 AM Tokyo time. Marines landed and traffic around Hibiya Park was halted while calls for calm spread through Tokyo and Osaka bays. U S envoy Grew consoled purge victims families and warned of potential shifts toward militarist influence.
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Los Angeles
Hibiya Park
Arvy Ministry
Justee Ministry
WPA Workers Cut From Relief Rolls
The relief administration directed county officials to remove from relief rolls all persons assigned to WPA work and outlined plans to put 10,000 into road labor starting March 1. Each worker will receive about $12 for four days of work, with programs ongoing for up to 80 days or until other jobs arise. Road engineers will requisition men to county relief supervisors and supervise their labor. 1,000 employables are on file, and the aim is to replace cash relief with work opportunities while maintaining current staff.
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Relief Administration
Relise
Harry L. Hopkins
Allen
Dale Pisteiet
West Virginia
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Illie Willis
Eobert Quillen
Utility Lobby Group
Imperial Guard
Associated Press
Jaffie
Electric Chair
Taft
Slayer
Young
Charleston
Gen
Buttner
U. S
Frage
U.S
Nere
Okada
Usuea
I. Cay
Jironge Bernie
Osaka
Inukel
Joseph Grew
Vie of Uhe
Moscow
Nanking
Karl Radek
London
En Hirohite
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