Supreme Court Invalidates Minnesota Gag Law
The Supreme Court, in a 5 to 4 decision, struck down Minnesota's gag law as unconstitutional, affirming press freedom and ruling that state action cannot suppress publication about public officials. Chief Justice Hughes led the majority, rejecting prior restraint and endorsing liberal views on protecting a free press against state censorship.
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Supreme Court Today
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Supreme Court
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Indiana
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Presbyterians vote to sever ties with Federal Council
In North Carolina the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church voted 16 to TH to sever relations with the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America over the council's birth control report. The debate highlighted Southern Presbyterian opposition as police linked two Huntington robbery suspects to a Charleston hold up, with confessions reported but denials of any broader gang ties.
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General Assembly
Miles H. Wolff Mostrea
N. C
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In the
United States
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Council
A. 5. Johnson
Charlotte
J. C. Johnaon
Covesville
ER. A. Dillard
Federal Council
8. Parkes Cadman
New York City
James E. Cook
Hopewell
America
Murrey
Lexington
Southern Presbyterian
Pagantau
Mtnnd
5000 Miners Reported On Strike by Officials
Pittsburgh report from June 1 states coal miners on strike in central Pennsylvania are estimated between 4009 and 5000. P T Pegen, district No. 4 United Mine Workers of America, cites 4009. Rank Borich, secretary of the National Miners’ Union, cites 5000. Both may claim leadership in the strikes.
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Cwenturn
Pannsylvenis
P. T. Pegen
United Mine Workers of America
Rank Borich
Ash Abandons Flight Over Pacific Attempt
In Tokyo on June 1 officials reported Thomad Ath JV, an American war-termac sv letor, abandoned plan for a nonstop monoplane flight across the Pacific. The mission was halted after the aircraft proved to be unsafe, ending the attempt without crossing international waters.
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Tokyo
Pacific
Thomad Ath
Ask Changes In Marriage Laws
Pittsburgh, June 1. Presbyterian Church in the United States General Assembly endorses the commission on marriage, divorce, and remarriage proposing changes. It questions the focus on negative portrayals in media and literature, noting youth attention is drawn to marriage at its worst rather than its best. The report emphasizes rights versus responsibilities.
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Pittsburgh
Commission
Presbyterian Church
Possible Foreign Plot Slips as Gun Plans Vanish
Washington reports a supposed foreign espionage plot after the disappearance of plans for a potent anti aircraft gun from Automatic Guns Inc. The incident sparked debate among experts on espionage and prompted police to probe a theft tied to a well known firm. The episode interrupted scholarly discussion of Herbert Yardley’s America's Black Chamber.
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Lfe
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Automatic Guns, Inc
Robert
Hudson
Reute
Capone
Herbert C Yardley
America
Yardley
Canada Raises Tariffs on U S Goods in Budget Speech
Ottawa announces broad tariff overhauls affecting American derived products. Leather, iron and steel products see higher duties while ore, coal, and building materials face various rate hikes. Three tariff gates apply British preference, intermediate, and general, with immediate effect in the Commons budget measures.
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United States
BR. B. Bennett
Canoas
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Ont
Ratiff
Great Britain
House of Commons
Charleston Boy Fatally Wounded in Robbery Attempt
Thomas F. Hoover an 18 year old of South Charleston was fatally wounded early yesterday by J F Kidwell of Rosemont avenue during an attempted gasoline siphon from Kidwell’s car Hoover died at a local hospital from a severed artery behind the knee. Kidwell said he observed three boys near his automobile late Sunday and after they damaged a street light returned to siphon gasoline. He fired when unseen by the youths and one screamed then all three fled to another car. Chief Skaggs helped locate the wounded and Hoover and Alphonse Daria were taken to Mountain State hospital. Kidwell surrendered to authorities. Daria was placed in county jail and others were arrested. Bond set and return to grand jury planned.
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Arthur Smith
Huntington
Kamhte
Atlantic and
Pacific States
John Britton
Kimble
Charleston
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Meke
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Smith
Thernocn
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Ag Trent
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Hin
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Donnally Street
Rossil
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South Charleston
J. F. Kidwell
Rosemont Avenue
Kidwell
Dloud
Hoover
Alphonse Daria
Ghder
Mountain State Hospital
Skiggs
Dirin
Fill Pats
South Charles
Boy-Killer in Inquest Sparks Grand Jury Action
CHICAGO June 1 UP three small boys sober and brightened faced a coroner's inquest after the John Marshall High School pool shooting. Warner Corry 15 admitted firing on patrolman Edward Smith who died. Earl 12 and Schuyler Pearson 15 stood accused as accessories. Varner faces first degree murder and the others possible juvenile court jurisdiction. The state seeks the death penalty for Varner if indicted.
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Elling Putrol
Edward Smith
Warner Corry
Hoy
John Marshall High School
Earl
Schuyler Pearson
Varner
Schuyler
Parnor
Varneria
Cony
Verner
Warner
Jon Smith
Nile Dar
Smith
Fall Loses Last Appeal to Supreme Court
Washington dispatch reports Albert B. Fall lost his final bid to clear his name in the bribery case linked to oil interests. The Supreme Court refused to review, paving the way for imminent start of his reformatory sentence as health concerns prompt possible suspension requests.
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Supreme Court
Washington
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Charles Evans Hughes
Harding
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Joll
Edward £. Doheny
Doheny
Elk Hulse
Naval Oil Reserve
Wich Fall
District of Columbis Cour of Appeals
District Supreme Court
Falls
Frank J. Hogan
Ofice
Hooverly
William Hitz
Alte
Court of Appeals
Wa Beren Tyers
N. M
Crowley Locked In Death House For Execution Week
Francis Crowley, a young killer known as the "bad man" with a flair for drama, was locked in Sing Sing’s death house tonight as preparations began for his execution during the Week of July 5. A knife fashioned from a spoon handle was found in his stocking as he was undressed in the death house, raising guards' concern.
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N.Y. Jung
Francis Crowley
Basathil Young
Sing Sing
Epoon
Crowley
Jon Oconnor
Hiller
Mineola
Wehrle Fights Gas Tax Issue in Council Clash
Council debate centers on Governor Conley’s reappointment of E Nethken to the Public Service Commission and Harold P Tompkins to the state road committee. Wehrle praises Nethken as a champion of plain people while opponents doubt the wisdom of resolutions, leading to a roll call and two resolutions tabled. Page 4. Col. 6
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R. E. Devin
Wibble
Conley
E. Nethken
Public Service Commission
Nethkan
Mr. Wehrle
Harold P. Tompkins
Coméinesion
Joe Silverstein
Counel
J. O. Campbell
Negra
Plain People
United Fuel Gas
Pardons Brother as Acting Governor Grants Amnesty
Acting Gov. Lawrence Wilson pardons his brother Fred Wilson who was convicted on four counts of grand jury cent in Union County last March. Each charge carried a year in prison though formal sentencing had not occurred. Wilson cites grief-stricken mother as decisive factor.
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Little Rock
Ark
Lawrence Wilson
Ats
Fred Wilson
Union County
Wilson
Parnell
French Lick Springs
Ind
New Traffic Rules Approved for Charleston Area
Mayor R P DeVan announced city wide traffic changes after the police traffic committee backed the proposals. Rules include no parking from 2 to 9 30 am in areas bounded by Washington Broad Kanawha and Court, 30 minute parking after signs, one way westbound on Kanawha between Broad and Clendennon, red and yellow parking violation tags, and a temporary confiscation ordinance. A traffic expert will study impact, and state road plans touch Midland trail route through Charleston via Patrick street Bridge and local streets.
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Kanarha
Court Streets
Kanawha
Broad
Clen Déenth
Pallee Department
Autas
State Road Commission
Charleston
Patrick Street
Third Avenue
Florida Street
French President Doumergue Marries Muse Graves at Elysee
Paris June 1 President Gaston Doumergue wed Muse Graves a longtime friend at the Elysee palace in a quiet ceremony. The 68 year old president ends his bachelorhood weeks before leaving office June 13 for President-elect Paul Doumer who is married. Witnesses included Tuies Michel and financier Henri Laurain.
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Paris
Gaston Doumergue
Todey
Muse
Jeanne Graves
The
Republic
Elynee Palace
Madame Doumergue
Indy
Doumergue
Mo Bint
Tuies Michel
Doumergua
Henri Laurain
Madame Graves
Elyses Palace
Tex Guinan Ordered To Leave Tomorrow
Havre France June reports say Texas Guinan must depart France by 1 pm Wednesday. She insists on going to Paria despite a government order barring entry. German or Austrian admission is doubtful per consulates of those nations.
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France
Texas
Guinan
Paria
Germany
Austria
Brewers Sentenced for Double Murder in Mingy County
In Mingy county William son June 1 4 Carl Brewer 26 and Selwyn Brewer 23 brothers of the Marrowbone section were sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to second degree murder in the March slaying of their brother in law Mone Block 40 at Block's home during a drinking party.
Cessation of Catholic Body Is Demanded
Rome reports a proposed maximum demand by the Italian government to dissolve Azione Cattolica, with negotiations between Fascist authorities and the Holy See at a fragile stage. Vatican and state moves include suspending anti Catholic publications and reopening closed lay groups, while Cardinal discussions continue after Pope Pius XII met 24 cardinals to seek a peaceful path.
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Theazione Cattolica
Italy
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Azione Cate Tollen
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Vatican
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Agiong Cat
Mussolini
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Giovanni Santolini
Azione Cattolica
Genoa
Edward J. Hearn
Boglan
Directa
Knights of Columbus of
Europe
United State
Page W. Garrett
Waa
Fils
Musy Eot
Lavora Fasciste
Osservatore Romana
Vatican City
Agione Cattolica
Pius
Romy
Consistorial
Ain Hoax
Tex Is Given Credit by Will
Beverly Wills Caiil June Poor Texas Gtan and ner gen. wan just unfortunate. She hit France right after the diners, tenn mayors, so Friliceays: one show troop at a dime iy enough Tor ua. Glee Tex credit. She wouldn't eve delivered a chamber of commerce speech at the Unknown sale. Mery tomb, Wut Chere 13 not much sympathy for Tex. Ansbofry liv ing off suckers should never have to leave this country in profes wional capacity.
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Caiil
Texas
France
Chamber of Commerce
Mery Tomb
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Sonter
Standard Oil Company
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