Hunger marchers demand food near state capitol
About 500 hunger marchers led by Stratington presiding in Springfield demand relief food for Illinois unemployed. They establish a camp at Reservoir Park after brief police eviction, plan to telegraph to President Roosevelt, and reinforce from several cities. No violence reported.
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State Capitol
Springfield
State House
Reservoir Park
Ilnois
Fain
L Fe
Roosevelt
Wile Bessoreitia
AubUro
Chicegoi
Kowaner
Bloomington
Elenum
Carl F. J. Neuss
Fice
State 0
L. M. Taylor
Taylor
King Geoffrey’s Tribute to Wife and War Fear
King Charles and King George V are described in a fragmentary item about royal tributes and wartime anxieties. It notes Westminster Hall as a traditional meeting ground for lords and commons and hints at U S ties amid imperial concerns. Page 4 Part 2.
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George V
Charles
Stuart Charles
Hall
U. S
Hopkins Attacks U S Group Over Costs in Radio Speech
Harry L. Hopkins urged support for relief and social security programs while denouncing a small but vocal group accused of putting costs first. He spoke amid delays on major fronts of the 4.5 billion works program and noted unfinished matters in the works division and allotments.
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Hopkins
U S
Washington, May
Harry L. Hopkins
U. S.chamber of Commerce
Work Relef “Progress Division
Washington Evening Star
Catten
PWA
Eédey
New State Relief Setup Works Program in West Virginia
A telegram from the National Emergency Council to West Virginia officials says machinery for the federal relief program should be ready by week’s end. State director F Witcher McCullough cautions against rushing projects to Washington and expects West Virginia to handle them locally with his office and state leadership.
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West Virginia
Frank C. Walker
National Emergency Council
F. Witcher McCullough
The
Washington
Convicted Prison Guard Killer Executed in Texas
Ray Hamilton and Raymond Jemilton were executed by electric chair in Huntsville for the killing of Major Crowson, a prison guard, during the Eastham Farm escape in January 1934. Hamilton, connected to Bonnie and Clyde’s era, faced his punishment amid threats to haunt condemned men.
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Huntsville
Tex
Raymond Jemilton
Desperado
Major Crowson
Raymond Hamilton
Clyde Barrow
Mel
Bonnlet Parker
L A
Elin al
Barrow
Young Hamilton
Eastham
Hamilton
Joe Palmer
Crowson
Tension in Auto Sectors Grows
Detroit reports mounting friction as Toledo Chevrolet workers vote down a company offer in a landmark 2 to 1 result. AFL auto union presses for a signed contract with General Motors to avert a nationwide strike threatening 110,000 automotive jobs. Federal mediators resume talks as key plants risk idle time and broader disruption.
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Toledo
Chevrolet Motor Co
General Motors
Cory
American Federation of Labor Auto Union
Francis J. Dillon
A. F. Lo
William 5. Knudsen
General Motora
Edward P. McGrady
Thomas J. Williame
Knudsen
McGrady
Dillon
Mc Grady
Willams
A. F. Lancals
President's Automobile Labor Board
Alg
Australian Woman Cited in Japanese Spy Hunt
A Sydney woman claimed she suffered indignities while detained in Kagoshima and Shimonoseki as authorities pressed espionage suspicions in Japan. Australian interests report rapid police scrutiny and calls for cautious travel amid the Formosa case cluster involving Westerners.
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Shanghai
Kobe
Pierce
Japan
Formosa
W. S. Gatca
Lancaster
Giran
Otto Kerivz
Takhu
J. J. Asland
Netherlands
Takao
Washington Faces Collision Over 2 Billion Bonus Bill
In Washington the White House and Congress prepare for a clash over the 2 billion dollar bonus measure. Senate polls hint a veto could pass, while inflation bill supporters push to sustain passage or delay action until next week. White House talks yield little shift as Patman bill factions rally for or against.
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Washington
Congress
White House
Roosevelt
Patman
Sams
Capitol Nul
Senate
Morgenthau
Frank T. Hines
Bell
Hines
Capitol
Hatly
Man's Cleanliness May Convict Him
Courthouse San Jose May 9 Atty Allan Windsay frames the case against David A Lamson for the murder of his wife Allens. The body was found in a bloodless bathroom scene while blood stained the room and a photograph shows Lamson’s corpse hovering near the tub as the jury weighs whether the clean body indicates foul play.
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San Jose
Cal
David A. Lamson
Allens
Allan
David Lamson
Lindsay
Palo Alto
Mia
Lamron
West Virginia Opens First State Liquor Stores
State Liquor Stores opened two shops in Kanawha and West Washington streets drawing crowds and spectators. Sales figures were not released by the state liquor commission. shoppers appeared to buy cheaper liquors at about $1 per pint with some ordering wines, champagnes, and higher quality liquors.
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West Virginia
Lquor
Kanawha
West Washington
Atatequor Commission
Fec
Bonus Payment Urged By Legion Commander
State Commander Claude L. Smith of the American Legion urges enactment of the Patman bill to pay adjusted compensation certificates to World War veterans. He calls it the best method to rehabilitate purchasing power and hopes to avoid a presidential veto.
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Claude L. Smith
The
American Legion
Smith
Public appeals urge Roosevelts veto override telegrams
The message reports a broad campaign urging 1,000,000 telegrams to President Roosevelt to press for a veto override on a tax bill. Frank N Belgrano of the American Legion leads telegram drives urging legion leaders nationwide to act.
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Roosevelt
Frank N. Belgrano
American Legion
Legion
Danish Count Courted by Princess Barbara as Wedding Bets Rise
Count Curt von Haugwitz-Reventlow, arriving in Bremen, dodged questions about marrying Princess Barbara Button Malvani amid reporters and wagers. He joked he would marry neither her nor anyone else within a year, while bettors piled up with fresh stakes and photographers swarmed.
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New York
Curt " von Haugwits-Reventlow
Bremen
Barbara Button Malvani
Barbara
Feminina
Newareel
Montgomery Post Office Receives $10,800 Increase
Public Works Administration announces an added $10,800 allotment for Montgomery West Virginia post office construction due to rising costs. The move covers materials and labor, enabling project continuation.
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Washington
Public “Works
Adrisdatcaton Ickes
Postoffice
Montgomery
Ww. A
House Passes Bill Expanding U S Money and Credit Powers
The House approved a sweeping 217 to 110 vote for a bill to broaden federal money and credit controls led by Governor Eccles of the Federal Reserve Board. President Roosevelt backed the measure though Senate opposition was anticipated. The bill ties deposits to federal reserve supervision and sets new safeguards while prompting debate on a government backed central bank.
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U. S
House
Washington
Senate
Ringer
Eccles
Federal Reserve Board
State Women's Clubs Pick Wheeling for 1936 Meeting
The West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs closed its thirty first annual convention in Charleston last night and plans to meet next year in Wheeling. The meeting approved a resolution for disseminating scientific birth control information and backed other measures including sterilization law enforcement and a uniform marriage law. Delegates and officers from Charleston Huntington and Wheeling were named to leadership roles and committees.
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Wheeling
West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs
Charleston
Tom B. Davis
Nien Olandus West
John Speed Harvey
Jorge
John . Harvey
Huntington
Wilson
McAplin
W. B. Snyder
Shepherd Atearts
L. 5
Willyoun
Princeton
Cyrus We
If Charlealton
Thance
Vention
Mra
Henrietta Athen’ Romine
Revised NRA Codes Planned
Washington May 8 7 Planned drastic revision of NRA to conform with the blue eagle program was disclosed by Donald R Richberg The plan would remove troublesome fair trade practices in many codes and slash powers of some code authorities Enforce and other authorities were listed Richberg previewed the model recovery agency and Democratic leader Robinson urged Democrats at a party conference to decide whether NRA should be extended two years
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Washington
Plana
NRA
Blue Eagle
Donald R. Richberg
Am. Pompiaines
Federal Trade Commission
Eave Richberg
Robinson
Old Tax Racket Disclosed by U S
Washington May 7 taxpayers uncover a new method to overpay taxes to earn interest from the treasury. The scheme exploits refunds at six percent while market rates are under one percent. Officials warn against attempts to use this to profit from government funds.
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Washington
Treasury
Seer
Trio in Murder Spree to Die in Joliet Penitentiary
Three inmates Gere, Haut, and Thielen were scheduled for execution by electric chair in Joliet Prison at 1 a.m. Central Standard Time Friday. Officials ordered the sequence Thielen, Haut, Ger ner to die, following their alleged slaying of three men during a running gun battle after a failed robbery attempt.
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John Hault
China
Gerner
Thielen
Rockford
Lil
Hautf
Gerener
Pease Turn
Highlights Banking Bill Seeks sweeping Federal Banking Reforms
Washington May 9 an omnibus banking bill would make the temporary statute permanent extend deposit insurance to five thousand dollars require one eighth of one percent assessment on all deposits loosen membership rules in the federal reserve remove the governor and vice governor from their offices give the president authority to remove the federal reserve board members abolish the federal reserve agent post and merge duties with the reserve bank governor and waive conditions to include small banks in the reserve system details continue on page part 1
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Washington
Federal
Federal Feacrve Board
Federal’ Reserve Agent
Reserve Bank
Reserve Board
Pass-a-Buck Craze Fades in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD Mo May 3 Sad faced men and women walked dazedly as the pass a buck chain letter craze faded. Early investors profited while many were left holding the bag with dozens of notices to sell. Notaries certified lists but most buyers failed to recoup, and the market collapsed as sellers flooded the city.
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Springfield
Missouri City
Holver
Wien
Guy Harpool
John Matthews
Chaina
Hail Eve Levels Tents as Rookie Cops Rally
A rare hail storm struck Point Pleasant on a May day, blowing down training camp tents used by 155 rookie state police aspirants. Governor Kump reviewed the disrupted grounds as officers advised rookies to leave and seek shelter, with officials noting the loss of an unsigned tent and other storm damage.
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Ve . Point
Pleasant
Kump
Groun Ik Gamp
D. Shingleton
State- Police
Fife
Lner
Matt
State Department of Puby
Jehu U S Planes Debate Amid Navy Sprint Debate
May 1941 reports discuss U S potential action over Pacific air forces. Honolulu to Midway missions are cited with plans involving about 30 to 50 aircraft. The note questions dispatches and naval aviation readiness amid strategic tensions.
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Calif
Honolulu Te Ton
Migwsy Islands
Ceres
Vallienie
Navy
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