Kelly Petillo Sets Record as Fatal Indy Race Returns
Kelly Petillo, driving a Los Angeles based entry, wins the fastest 500 mile Indianapolis race as tragedy strikes again with the death of rider Clay Weatherly in practice. The crash site and details of Weatherly’s fatal injuries are reported amid the crowd of 155,000 at the brick oval.
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Indianapolis
Kelly Petilloy Lenden
Los Angeles
Indianapolis Speedway
Clay Weatherly
Cincinnati
Johnny Hannon
Norristown
NRA Fight May Prolong Congress Session
Fragmentary text describes a debate over how to extend congressional action through voluntary or legislative means. It mentions proposals for a recovery law or constitutional amendment and anticipates adjournment by mid July if endorsed by House leaders.
City Observes Memorial Day Braving Showers and Parades
City residents and veterans observe Memorial Day with parades and services despite rain. American Legion and veterans groups led ceremonies at the cemetery and library grounds, honoring fallen sailors, Marines, and soldiers with floral tributes and rifle volleys.
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Charleston
Galdiner
Elvillan
Ui City
I Myers War
Kaiten Danzo
Erican Legion
Im At- Spring Hut
Gring Sq
Ye Walker
Beatter Roaez
Rand
Army of the Republic
Blundon Wordaon
Union
Etree Lawrence An Ue Daniels
Iran
Fattional Guard
Blundon Teeles
Daughters of the Grand of the Republic
Amrica
John Brawley
French Leader and Cabinet Quit Amid Crisis in Paris
Paris reports Fr antilde s premier Etienne Flandin and his cabinet resign after a failed bid for dictatorial powers to save the franc. Herriot and radical socialist allies vote against the government while hopes rise for a truce cabinet to handle the financial crisis and prevent violence as the chamber resumes.
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Apecial
Etienne Flandin
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Flandin
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Frerater
Srl
France
Tellera
Herriot
N Herriot
Senalor
Thes
I. Pantie
Ring Believed Linked to Gem Theft Ring
New revelations to federal investigators hint at a large international jewel theft network with daily million-dollar turnover. Noel C. Scaffa, famed private detective, aided by a federal grand jury, faces charges under a new anti jewel transport law for moving $165,000 worth of stolen gems from New York to Miami. Indictments and additional arrests expected as U S attorneys pursue numerous suspects tied to insurers and crime rings.
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Federal Grand Jury
Noel C. Scaffa
Rivate
Nournnea’ Fem
Dfarjorla Hawkesworth Bell
Milam
Miami
Ballce
Grand Jury
U. S
Francis W. H. Adams
Scatia
H!arvest
Baha
Pinkereton Detective Agency
Jensia
Five Union Vets Survive Charleston Memorial Day Observance
Charleston observes Memorial Day with five Grand Army of the Republic veterans remaining. George Menzieman aged 97, F. J. Daniels 86, William Davis 87, William Lewis 87, and John Lawrence 57 were named as the survivors, Daniels and Lawrence participating in the service despite infirmities.
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Charleston
Grand Army of the Republic
Arc
Union Vettrans
George Menzieman
Piedmont Road
F. J. Daniels
Court Street
William Davis
William Lewis
Stockton Street
John Lawrence
Tennesare Ave
Daniels
Mr. Lawrence
Lees
Fight over Talmadge grows in Democratic split
Georgia governor Eurene Talmadge takes over national committee duties as he leads anti Roosevelt critiques. Washington reacts with calls for party loyalty and proof of loyalty before any influence. Georgia party lines stiffen as factions back or oppose the governor ahead of a 1936 primary.
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Atlantay
U—Layinn
Eurene Talmadge
Georgia
John S. Cohen
Washington
E. Cox
Talmadge
Coax
Raverner Ax
Gathor
Pena
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hoosevelt
Sten
Civil War Vet William H Lawrence Dies Before Memorial Parade
In San Jose California 98 year old Civil War veteran William H Lawrence member of Ey C Cord post G A R died while finishing plans to march in Memorial Day exercises. Born in Massachusetts he joined the California battalion at the war’s outbreak and was one of the last surviving members of his unit now down to William Morris of Lakeport California as a two man reunion was recently held.
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Los Angels
Hannon
Amer
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Calif
William
H. Law
Rence
Ey C. Cord
Lawrence
Biarsachusetts
California
William Morris
Lakeport
Hitler Offers Peace Plan Draft Note to Britain
London May 10 German Chancellor Hitler proposes a practical peace plan tying a Locarno style air pact to existing treaties. The draft calls for parity among Britain France Italy Germany with Belgium limited, and no escalator clause to boost air forces. Britain favors this unilateral framework.
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Italy
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Aignatore
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France
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Belgium
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Hitler
Big Firms Urged To Support Act
New York May 20 Special citations for honor go to captains of industry who told their employees there would be no wage or hour cuts after the Supreme Court invalidated the NIRA. Colgate-Palmolive-Peet President S Bayard Colgate announced voluntary continuation of current schedules and urged voluntary codes.
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Merryle Rukeyser
New York
Supreme Court
NIRA
S. Bayard Colgate
Colgate-Paimollve-Peet Company
Colgate
Joint Business Conference For Economic Recovery
Greenup Reopens Street Lights After Economy Cutback
Greenup Ky ends a long street light blackout as city council resumes lighting service. Mayor J W Collins says treasury still carries some debt but the town can restore illumination after cost saving measure. The return to light follows years of darkness on main streets and residential blocks.
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Tay
Onigh
J. W. Collins
Treasury
Eight Ball Team Hurt After Auto Upset on MacCorkle Ave
A Blossom Dairy baseball squad of eight pandemonium in a Dodge truck carrying twelve players and a guest to Burnwell crashed on MacCorkle Avenue near the C and O water tank. Driver Robert Lamont and two others were badly burned. Clarence Ore pulled a teammate from the flames. The truck overturned at 1 46 PM. five litters were burned and transported home.
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Dink McClung
St. A. McClung
South Charleston
Clarence Ore
Leonard Thomas
Digby Avenue
Charleston
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William Holstein
Blossom Dairy.company
James
Robert Lamont
Roane'street
Kanawha Valley Hospital
William ‘McCutcheon
Crescent
Hall
Delaware Avenue
Alao
Kanawha Valley
McCutcheon
Mente Fe Auvera
Noueau- States Hospital
William
Barker
Kidnapped Weyerhaeuser Heir To Be Returned Alive
Washington state patrol chief says the George Weyerhaeuser case will end with the boy returned to his parents. Negotiations for a 3200,000 ransom were disclosed as police statements surfaced after the abduction last Friday.
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Washington State
George Weyerhaeuser
William Cole
Washington State Patrol
Weyerhseuser
Allyr
Cole
Georges
Codes Trade Survey Endorses Voluntary Codes for Recovery
A Universal Service survey shows business and labor across the United States favor voluntary humanitarian codes under Roosevelt. It supports minimum wage and maximum hours, child labor limits, and shop direction by employers with employee cooperation, aligning with the post NRA mood and Supreme Court ruling nullifying compulsory codes.
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United States
Roosevelt
Universal Service
Washington
Eas
Supreme ‘Court
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
General Motors
FDR Considers Honor System for Economic Reform
The report outlines President Roosevelt and advisers weighing an honor system and voluntary codes to curb price fixing and business intervention. Congress may resist federal control, while NRA duties were struck by a Supreme Court ruling. White House consults leaders, professors, and labor officials for a quick remedy amid persistent inflation and policy uncertainty.
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Bioy
Foneys
Congress
Advi
Waza
Raymond Moley
Perkins
White House
Wong
Department Store Sales Show 21 Percent Increase
Richmond May 30 indications of improvement in employment conditions are seen by the Federal Reserve bank in its monthly review for the fifth district. April showed gains in building permits and a 21 percent rise in dollar volume of business over last April, with four months into 1934 ahead of 1933. Loans, deposits, and industrial loans edged up while rediscounts and securities holdings fluctuated. The coal and wholesale sectors varied, with agriculture forecast brighter than May 1.
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Maryland
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Capital Honors Soldier Dead in Rain Parade
A damp Washington observance marks Memorial Day as crowds mourn fallen servicemen. Arlington National Cemetery houses the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier while veterans pay tribute. officials urge fidelity to constitutional principles and pay respects at the capital dome ceremony.
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Akes
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Arlington
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Ingon
Iowa
Supreme Court Writ Discussed in California Assembly
In Banta Monica on May 30 a heated debate unfolds over the state budget and poverty relief. Lawmakers clash on plans to end poverty, with critics warning the state cannot solve all poverty nor undo effects from other states. The discussion references the Supreme Court and potential constitutional actions regarding welfare.
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