Governor Sets April 10 Special Session in Charleston
Governor H G Kump announced the extraordinary legislative session will convene in Charleston at noon on April 10. The call aims to address revenue legislation and state finances, with proposals extending to highways and schools and a one man road commission, plus anticipated budget measures and appropriations hearings.
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Jap Navy Vows to Hold Island Territories
A Tokyo pamphlet from the naval ministry asserts Japan will retain control of Pacific islands, denying surrender and claiming wartime arrangements with Britain allowed occupation. It suggests Hitler may seek league action to restore those islands to Germany, amid debates on League mandates and Wilson-era understandings.
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Tom’ Jxpen
Adolf Hitler
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League of Mations
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Germany
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Great Britain
Ielone
Wilson
Price
Expert Claims 3.2 Percent Beer Is Near Perfect
Chicago reports Dr. Axel Henius of the Walt-Hentus Institute declares the 3.2 percent alcohol beer as the perfect brew legal in the United States. He argues it satisfies demand for beer without threatening temperance, noting its palate and refreshing quality and its alignment with federal standards. The expert calls for consumer preference and safer drinking experiences.
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Chicago
America
Cnnsure
Ax Henius
Walt-Hentus Institute of Brewing
Dr. Hen- Wa
Coals Agency Elects Heads in Four State Region
Appalachiaa Coals Inc, a large new marketing agency for bituminous coal, elected officers in Cincinnati and outlined plans to pool 70 percent of high volatile production across Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, and southwest Virginia. James D. Praneis of Island Creek Coal Co was named president and head of operations to align producers and regulate marketing.
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Cincinnati
Appalachiaa Coals Inc
Kentucky
Tennessee
West Virginia
Southwest Virginia
Normarly
Com
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James D. Praneis
Island Creek Coal Company
Huntington
W. Va
President May Get His Swimming Pool Without U S Cost
Washington reports a drive led by the Daily News of New York and 43 papers to build a small cement swimming pool for President Roosevelt. He resists treasury funding and fears it would rebuff generous schoolchildren donors while noting past exercise limits.
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Washington
Howe
Treasury
Daily News of
New York
Radeevelt
Hitler Seizes Dictatorship by Reichstag Vote
Berlin dispatch reports Germany became a dictatorship as the Reichstag voted 441 to 94 to empower Hitler to govern by decree for four years. Socialists protested as Hitler outlined his program, including possible restoration of the monarchy, and preparations for a new constitution.
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Germany
Adolf Hitler
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Hitler
Perse
Flood Reaches Lower Valley and Ohio Crest Fears
Flood updates report from Louisville and Cincinnati as the Ohio River rises westward toward western Kentucky and southern Indiana. Twelve deaths and extensive property damage noted along the river’s upper stretches while lower reaches brace for floods ahead. Light rains ease with cooler weather forecast. residents prepare and rehabilitation begins in affected areas. Spencer Mayo reelected mayor of Spencer for two years defeating W B Poling. a referendum approved extending mayor and council terms to two years.
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Louisville
Ohio
Cincinnati
Mississippi
Kentucky
Indiana
Miinels
Missouri
Lewisville
Spencer Mayo
Young Army Officer Denies Selling Secrets of British
Lieutenant Norman Baillie-Stewart testified at a court martial in London on charges of selling military information to a foreign power. He claimed no wrongdoing, saying money from a German woman known as Marie Louise flowed from her, not as payment for secrets. The defense suggested the woman influenced his actions, while the prosecution alleged 90 pounds sent from Berlin covered leaked information.
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Norman Balllig-Stewart
Atflom
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Balitte-Stewart
Berlin
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House Passes Beer Bill for Washington D.C. Establishes Sales Rules
The House approved a bill 180 to 54 to permit sale of beer and related beverages in Washington DC, with restrictions including a 18 year age limit, $1000 annual brewer licenses, and fees for retailers selling on premises. Speaker Rainey questioned banning 32 percent beer, noting it should not be considered intoxicating. The measure targets on premise consumption and cites a 32 percent beverage standard. The report notes continuation on page 2.
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Tolley
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Congress
Senate
Rainey
SECO
Jinal
Makey Teulings Jr
District of Columbia
Floods of Gold Pour Into Banks
Gold reserves at federal reserve banks surged by over 500 million in two weeks as hoarding fears driven by President Roosevelt and the emergency banking law prompted banks to restore deposits and move gold to government vaults. Currency in circulation fell, emergency notes saw limited use, and deposits rose to about 9.15 billion amid improving confidence.
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United States
Federal Reserve
Roosevelt
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Bank
Medern Reserve
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New York
Cleveland
St. Louis
State Banking Bill Is Passed By Congress
Washington March 3 Congress completed action on a bill to extend emergency banking act lending privileges to state banks outside the federal reserve system. After debate and a warning from Senator Glass the Senate passed the bill with amendments. The House concurred in the amendments and President Roosevelt was expected to sign during the recess. State banks not in the reserve system could borrow from reserve banks on the same terms as member banks with required security.
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Congress
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Senate
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Powse
Speaker -Rainey
Garter
Roosevelt
Lewae
Reserve Reports Money Is Easing
Richmond March 23 The weekly Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond statement shows easing money conditions in the first district. Bills discounted for member banks total 24.2 million, reserve notes in circulation rise to 708.8 million, and total resources reach 423.187 million with 178.314 million in gold reserves. The anti hoarding law stimulates gold flow, with 30 million reported from banks and individuals through March.
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First District
Federal Reserve Bank of
George J. Seay
Federal Reserve
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Richmond Reserve Bank
Haere
Marrs
Governor Bans Sale of Occupied Farms Proclamation
In BISMARCK North Dakota Governor William Langer banned forced sale of occupied farming real estate and personal property. Exceptions allow sales only with written consent from the owner.
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Bismarck
N. D
William Langer
Chandler Held In Slaying Of George Miller
Chandler 28, South Charleston chemical plant employe, is held on the charge of shooting and killing George W. Miller, 26, manager of a Charleston meat market, near Chandler’s home after dawn. Police say Miller pursued Chandler’s wife, with Chandler’s preliminary hearing waived and bond application pending.
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South Charleston
George W. Biler
Charleston
EB Street
Sixth Avenue
Chandier
Miller
McKees Rocks
Mt Farland Street
Ot One Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corporation
Binck
Grand Jury
L. Hy. Oakes
Lucille Smith Chandler
J. D. Chandler
Lilly Street
Probe delays in Harriman case sparks senate review
New York March 23 a decision to scrutinize a three month delay in prosecuting Joseph W Harriman resigned chairman of Harriman National Bank and Trust company was announced by senate committee counsel Ferdinand Pecora The inquiry aims to gather all facts for a public hearing and assess if the delay fit the committee scope Washington attorney general Willam D Mitchell said the postponement reflected delicate financial times and not criticism of prior officials Harriman was arrested in his sick bed a week ago and the case was deferred by a depositors protective committee Turning to page 10 part 4
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Joseph W. Harriman
Harriman National Bank and Trust Company
Senate
Ferdinand Pecora
AOL
Cummings
Washington
Harthgan
Willam DB
Mitchell
Hoover
Favorable Banking, Cigaret Output Rise, Food Prices
Dun & Bradstreet reports clearing house figures show bank operations nearly normal with weekly national clearings surpassing 4 billion dollars. February cigarette production in the United States exceeded January, at 1,654,200,818 and 7,680,508,922 for the year. LI Brice company announces orders for oak and cottonwood timber for beer casks. Wholesale food price index rises to 1.40 for March 10, highest since 1910.
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York
Dun & Bredstrest, Inc
Washington
United States
Cricago
Brice Company
New York
Dun & Bradstreet
F D R Hastens Farm Aid Plans
President Roosevelt accelerates work on refinancing farm mortgages up to two billion dollars with new government bonds. The plan aims to ease heavy farm debt and short term indebtedness, seeking rapid approval despite looming Senate opposition and calls for public hearings. The move follows the farm relief program already approved by Congress.
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Roosevelt
LOIS
Witter
Senate
Senate Agricultural Committee
McNary
Ore
Smith
Stevens Tho Kills Self In Chicago Home
Ray mond W. Stevens former Illinois Life Insurance Company president now in receivership and hotel operator was found shot to death at his Highland Park mansion. A revolver lay nearby with discharged bullets. Despondent over the collapse of his insurance and hotel enterprises he was 50. He and his father James W. and brother Ernest faced embezzlement charges in the collapse of the 150 million dollar company.
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Cricago
Raymond W. Stevens
Illinois Life Insurance Company
Highlang Park
Stevens
Hatel Enterprises
James W
Ernest 3
Gotham Prepares for Huge Day When Beer Comes Back
Gotham readies for a big day as legallized beer returns amid wide orders to breweries. Sper of permits, taxed and stamped kegs, and planned beer gardens fill Broadway and city parks as residents expect celebratory drinking and many establishments gear up for April 7 launch.
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My. A. Anc Sniklth
York
Miveh
West
Milwaukee
Drewer
Roosevelt
Broadway
Perkins Defends Plan For Unemployed Forest Work
Secretary Frances Perkins faced congressional critics in a joint hearing over the Roosevelt administration plan to hire thousands of unemployed at nominal wages on forest land projects. She framed the measure as relief and morale support, not full employment, insisting the jobs would maintain dignity. Critics pressed on wage levels and the effect on regular workers as hearings continued.
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March
Frances Perkins
Roosevelt
Secretary of Labor
Senate
House Tabor
Inge Eliies
Howe
New Roy
Conservation Corps
Mies Perkins
House
Dern
War Department
New York
Chicago
Detroit
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Cleveland
Man Arrested In Extortion Case Involving Lindbergh Letter
MIAME, FLA March 28 Gile Tord Clobridge 33 formerly of Staten Island N Y was arrested and charged with sending an extortion letter to Colonel Charles A Lindbergh at Hopewell New Jersey demanding 50 000 dollars He also faced charges for attempting to mail a pint of liquor to Federal Judge Halsted L Ritter with a note claiming it was his wife s nickname Nan The Lindbergh letter was found during an FBI postal investigation into a discovery by a postal clerk at the time The letter was reportedly sent from Savannah Ga and bore crude capital letters The case involves several figures including Colonel H Norman Schwarskep of the New Jersey Botica and references Greenwood Ave Refer to Page 10 Part 1 for continued report.
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Gile Tord Clobridge
Staten Island
N. Y
Coronel Charles A. Lindbergh
Hopewell
N. J
Halsted L. Ritter
Nan
Clobridge
Edgar C. Jones
Lindwergh
H. Norman Schwarskep
New Jersey
Botica
Savannah
Ging Hotel
Greenwood Ave
Democrats Speed Surprises Rogers in Beverly Hills
In Beverly Hills on March 3, Rogers marvels at how Democrats move quickly through farm relief and unemployment measures. The cartoonish railing notes rapid shifts, joking that Congress earns the nickname Sherlock Holmes pill for creating Democratic detectives.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Congress
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