Court Upheld Tax Refund Rule in AAA Case
The Supreme Court ruled 8 to 1 that the government need not refund about one billion dollars in processing taxes paid under the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Chief Justice Hughes wrote the majority opinion, stating refunds are not required where the burden was borne by claimants and not shifted. The decision, tied to 1936 revenue law provisions, preserves the principle that taxpayers must prove they bore the burden of an invalid tax.
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Anniston Manufacturing Company
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Coal Seen Future Source of Gasoline
In Cincinnati on May 13 the American Mining congress opened its 14th annual coal convention. Julian Conover warned that fuel oil and gasoline may soon be scarce while economists forecast coal can produce gasoline at 15 to 33 cents a gallon. The convention is expected to draw 6,000 to 7,000 visitors through Friday.
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Washington
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Radio Possible Cause of Blast on Hindenburg
Lakehurst NJ May 17 Discharges from a high voltage radio transmitting set aboard the dirigible Hindenburg might have sparked the explosion. Lieutenant Commander Francia W Reicheldorfer said a spark could ignite gas, but only a remote possibility. Witness Hans Freund blamed a gas cell and torn propeller blade as the disaster cause, discounting hydrogen leaks. Navy Lieutenant Alexander McIntyre described blue flames about 20 feet long licking from the ship as it burned.
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Freund
Alexander McIntyre
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Priest Killed in Auto Wreck Near Clay
The Rev J P T Holzmer of Proctor H F D No 1 died when his car left the road near Ivy Dale three miles from Clay Corp E AL Zirkle state police said Two hikers Dwight Greathouse 22 of Orma Calhoun county and Robert Moran of Ira were injured Greathouse taken to Staats hospital with back injury Moran released Zirkle said Greathouse reported the priest was en route to Gouley Bridge and Beck ley before the crash ending with the car plunging 80 feet into flatlands. The corporal tried to contact parish relatives but to no avail.
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Proctor
Ivydale
Clay, Corp.e AL
Zirkle
Dwight Greathouse
Orma
Calhoun County
Robert Moran
Ira
Greathouse
Hardman
Staats Hospital
Moran
Gouley Bridge
Beckley
Ford Advises His Workers To Shun Union
Henry Ford orders 150000 Ford workers to avoid joining the United Auto Workers as a major labor clash looms. River Rouge plant in Dearborn hands out anti union “Fordism” cards while UAW leaders plan offices in Dearborn and mobilize organizers. Union figures claim thousands of members among Ford workers and warn against violence amid the dispute.
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Committee For Industrial Organization
Martin
Walter Reuther
West Side
Harry Bennett
Ford Company
Girl and Boy Friend Trial For Slaying Mother
Gladys Macknight, 17, and Donald Wightman, 19, stand accused in Bayonne, New Jersey, of murdering Gladys's mother Mrs. Macknight with a hatchet. Elizabeth Foury testified she saw Gladys enter the kitchen with Wishtman nearby and heard agonizing sounds. The youths deny sole guilt and hint at shifting blame to the other to avoid the electric chair.
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N. J
Gladys Macknight
MacKnight
Gladys
Wishtman
New York to Paris Race Banned by U S Officials
The United States government blocked a New York to Paris air race organized by France to mark Lindbergh’s transatlantic flight anniversary. Officials cited hazardous conditions and risk of needless loss of life, noting technical authorities urged stopping the event.
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Paris
U.S
Washington
U. S
France
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State Department
Lindbergh
North Atlantic
Seventy Japanese Killed In Boat Explosion
NONGKONG May 17. Seventy Japanese emigrants were killed when an explosion hit a Japanese launch. Eighteen were hospitalized and twenty were missing as the craft pushed off from Queens pier to return emigrants to the Rio de Janeiro Maru bound for South America.
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Queenster
South America
Adverse Report Predicted Today on Court Proposal
The senate judiciary committee is expected to adverse report Roosevelt court bill by 11-7 or 10-8. Sen McGill of Kansas undecided, with a pro compromise versus opposition. Sen McCarran proposes two added judges, Farley opposed. Hatch plans to back his own proposal but not compromise, as coverage notes ongoing war over the measure.
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New Mexico
Economy Shifts as Farm Programs Aid Land Expansion
Washington May 17 Us administration farm programs shuttered a Democratic group in the house and spurred a 70 million dollar drag on the economy. The house approved 68 million to create millions of acres of arable land while the agriculture committee curtails production. Senate panel on government reorganization heard Brookings urge consolidating four federal power agencies to save costs, tied to the interior department 115 million appropriation debate. A 4 million cut and 22 million reallocation of unexpended reclamation funds bring irrigation and soil improvement projects to 60 million.
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Interior Department
Te House
Bureau of Reclamation
Court Debates West Virginia Beer Law Residency Rule
The state supreme court agreed to hear arguments on a Maryland distributor challenge to West Virginia’s new beer act requiring four years of residence. Joseph Hinebaugh of Oakland Me seeks renewal of his Kingwood permit, claiming the law violates the U S constitution. He says he invested about $7 in the business and paid taxes since starting. The case raises questions over the act effective April 15 and the state’s enforcement.
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West Virginia
Ernest K. James
Joseph Hinebaugh
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Kingwood
Hinebaugh
United States
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Ohig Ciruit
Weare
Actors rehearse for deaf convention in Chicago
Chicago May 17. Actors rehearsing for a variety show at the National Association for the Deaf convention report they receive neither boos nor applause but proceed with their program despite the quiet audience.
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U. K
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Eire Fue
pDrat
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Rain Minker Offers Free Trial Rainmaking in McCook
In McCook Nebraska residents considered Albert Richardson of Portland Oregon a self styled rainminker who promised to create rain without leaving Portland. Citizens balked recalling the 1933 river valley food disaster and delayed action amid doubt and caution. Meanwhile in Williston North Dakota jackrobbles mis tock private hunting grounds sparked by Bertrand J Small of Boston who urged trapping rabbits alive to supply fur to private outfits for hunting, prompting postmaster George Harvey to say he would investigate the idea as a potential fur jack project.
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Albert Richardson
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Williston
N. D
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Bertrand J. Small
Boston
Small
Postminster
George Harvey
Love of Suitor Drives New Jersey Mother to Kill Child
BROOKHAVEN New Jersey May 17 AP Police found a tragic motive in a mother’s crime confessed after her children Helen Tiernan age ten and Jimmy five were found murdered. The 25 year old widow said she killed them to allow a relationship with her lover, saying the small apartment could not hold both the man and her children. She initially claimed attack by a stranger but later admitted killing. She was charged with homicide after a long police interview at the 47th street station. Neighbors gathered as detectives prepared to move forward with the case.
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N. J
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Jimmy
Long Island
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Polles
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Hk ‘ Severa
Arkansas Wins Thrill Slayers in Four-State Fight
Albany May 17 Arkansas won the fight for Lester Brockelhurst and his 18 year old sweetheart Bernice Felton in the four state extradition dispute. Lehmann said Arkansas indicted both the man and the girl, giving Arkansas the strongest case. Brockelhurst remained calm as he was set to be extradited with Felton crying.
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Arkansas
Lester Brockelhurst
Jhla
Bernice Felton
Wg Gay
Herbert H. Lehmann
Texas
Ilinois
Brockelinirst
New York State
Noth
Lehmann
Brockeluirst
Capitol
Win War Cabinet Formed in Spain By New Premier
Dr. Juan Negrin formed a new wartime cabinet in Valencia as premier and finance minister, reducing ministries from 19 to nine and excluding CNT. Negrin presented the list to President Azana, uniting war, navy, and other ministries to coordinate armed power for victory. Rebels press Bilbao as Mola’s troops advance near the Basque capital.
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Negrin
CNT Te
Popular Front
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Manuel Azana
Ministry of Propaganda
Azana
Francisco Largo Cab
Amish and Mennonites Accept Government Grant in Lancaster
In Lancaster County East Lampeter Township the school board secured a $61,000 PWA grant for a new school. Religious leaders opposed gifts from the government but the Works Progress administrator Ickes ruled the application in order and the money must be accepted. Jonathan Zook led the committee.
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Bay 11
Lancaster County
PWA
East Lampeter Township
Ickes
Jonathan Zook
Rioting Staged At Film Studios in Hollywood May 17
About 300 striking movie craftsmen returned to work after a clash at Hollywood studios. A car carrying four Columbia laborers was crowded to the curb and overturned amid fights, injuring one man as police separated the melee. Returning to work were culinary workers and camera machinists who had walked out April 39. The Federated Motion Picture Crafts says 000 craftsmen remain on strike and accuses the screen actors guild leadership of betraying the crafts.
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Columbia Studio
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Camera Machinists
Federated Motion Picture Crafts
Charles Kimberlin
Charles Lessing
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Wee Dimes Fuel Scot Singer World Tour
LOS ANGELES May 12 Sir Harry Lander the Scottish singer arrived aboard the Inez Monterry from Australia and explained he saved the dimes earned during his 27 hours in the United States. He plans no stage appearances on this trip and notes four dimes gifted by John D Rockefeller remain pocketed as he enjoys retirement at age sixty seven.
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Harry Lander
Inez Monterry
Australia
John PD. Rockefeller
Harry
Edward to Break Silence On Wedding Plans Today
Edward to reveal the marriage plans of the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Warfield in Monts France. A spokesman said the date and venue would be announced at 2 30 p.m. local time with possible royal attendance and details on the honeymoon.
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Herman L. Rogers
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Rogers
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Duke of Kent
Stanley Baldwin
George Wids
London Express
Chateau de Conde
D. Buchanan Merryman
Washington, D. C
Albania Revolt Crushed As Government Forces Advance
May 17 Tirana Albania government troops pursued rebels through southern Albania recapturing Argircastro and Teplena and reportedly capturing rebel leader Etem Toto. The revolt, described by officials as Communist inspired, was said to be crushed though Belgrade reports suggested activity continued. Ismat Toto reportedly killed during retreat.
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Arguostra
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Ismat Toto
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