Landon seeks Republican nomination amid party splits
Topeka January 30 Gov. Landon pursues a middle of the road path for the Republican presidential bid. Supporters expect a Cleveland convention nomination as the favorite movement weakens. Landon pledges constitutional liberalism and promises an active campaign focusing on recovery before reform.
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Lewis Larkin
United Press
Topeka Kun
G.C
White House
Landon
Middle West
Far West
Townsend Leaders At Capital Not Alarmed
In Washington on January 30, House leaders back a resolution to investigate Townsend and similar old age pension plans. Rep Jasper Bell introduced the measure, assigned to the rules committee, with Chairman John J O Connor pledging prompt action. Townsend bloc opposition signals a heated fight as McGroarty and Townsend directors defend the plan amid prior floor disruptions.
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Mack Johnson
United Press
Washington
House
Townsend
Jasper Bell
House Rules Committee
John J. O'Connor
John $. McGroarty
D. Cal
Townsend Plan
McGroarty
Townsend Group
Francis B. Townsend
FR. E. Clements
Gomer Smith
Bell
Opposition to New Taxation Blocks Bonus
Rep Wright Patman urged inflation as a response to President Roosevelt's request for 2 249 178 375 to fund the soldier bonus. He planned a drive for currency backed by idle gold to pay the bonus, while opposition in Congress favored delaying tax action to next session. House leaders indicated no firm plan for new taxes now.
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United Press
Washington
Wright Patman
Tex
House
Roosevelt
Patman
Senate
Robert L. Doughton
Ways and Means Committee
Secretary of Treasury
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Coughton
Doughton
Earle decries blow to tax funds from authority act
Harrisburg Jan 20 Governor Earle called the Supreme Court ruling invalidating the state authority act the worst blow to taxpayers in recent years. He noted the decision deprives Pennsylvania of 60 million dollars in public improvements with 45 percent federal aid and removes 500 million in local projects under municipal authority. The governor said state officials did everything possible to save Public Works programs and called the court’s refusal to reconsider a calamity to Pennsylvanians.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Supreme Court
States Authority Act
High Tribunal
Covernor Earle
Pennsylvania
Corry Boy Aims for Highway Patrol Berth
Charles Skinner, son of Mr and Mrs Hoy Skinner of East Weyne street, must report to Harrisbore on Monday for examination to enter the State Highway Patrol Training School. Governor Marle ordered 100 recruits. 50 will begin training Monday under Captain Wilson CG Price, with 68 more to come later as new Troop EY units form at Tionesta, Carlsmifore, McConnellabire and Contesville, bringing total manpower to 566.
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Charles Skinner
Hoy Skinner
East Weyne Street
Harrisbore
State Highway Patrol
Marle
Tionesta
Carlsmifore
McConnellabire
Amd
Tewap Harrisiaeg
Slayer of Editor Identified in Liggett Murder Case
Wesley Andersen, an eye witness to the Walter Liggett assassination, identified Isadore Blumenfeld as the slayer in federal testimony. He testified Blumenfeld sat in the death car’s right front seat as bullets sprayed the alley near Liggett’s apartment on December 8.
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United Press
Minneapolis
Wesley Andersen
Walter Liggett
Isadore
Id Cann
Guna
Andersoh
Loeb Murder Triggers Probe of Stateville Prison
Jan. 20 Joliet Illinois state officials opened a full inquiry into Stateville prison after Richard Loeb was killed by fellow convict James Day. Inquest heard Loeb and Nathan Leopold enjoyed privileges, money, and access while Day described years of alleged harassment and self defense with a razor. The case spotlights alleged rotten penal conditions tied to political patronage and incompetence.
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United Press
Joliet
Stateville
Richard Loeb
Leeb
Nathan Leopold
Bobby Franks
Loeb
Leopold
Will R. McCabe
James Day
Day
Loch
Leroy M. Green
State Assembly
Markets at a Glance With Mixed Movers Across Sectors
Irregular stock activities and mixed curb aids marked a trading session. Oils showed activity while bonds edged higher unevenly. Chicago markets advanced unevenly as foreign exchange rose against the dollar. Cotton climbed while potatoes and grains held steady or rose modestly. Rubber and silver showed little change.
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United Press
Chicago
Csil
New York
Hitler stresses peace country ready for war
Berlin dispatch reports Adolf Hitler addressing 30,000 Nazi loyalists in the Lustgarten on the third anniversary of his rise to power. He said Germany loves peace but will be stubborn if attacked, asserting the nation will not be slighted and will defend its honor.
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Paul Kecskemeti
United Press
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Old Guard
Lustgarten
Imperial Palace
Germany
Ian
Dead Woman Returns to Collect Estate Share
A deceased woman resurfaces in a probate case to claim her share of an estate. The report notes familial links and the involvement of guardians or executors, with details on the deceased's spouse and decedent's heirs. The article presents a fragile, fragmented OCR narrative with limited readable facts.
Talmadge to Storm North in War on New Deal
Gov. Eugene Talmadge campaigns to block Roosevelt reforms. plans to speak in Tennessee and Kentucky within two weeks and then in the West as part of a bid for the Democratic nomination. He aims to rally Southern Democrats to oppose the New Deal and bolster his presidential prospects.
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Talmadge
North
Harry Ferguson
United Press
Atlanta
Eugene Talmadge
Democrata
Roosevelt
Tilingis
Kentucky
Ute
Yedterdsy
Italy and Romania Spoil Test at Uneven Meeting
A fragmented OCR record shows scattered words about Italy and Romania, with garbled date cues and nonstandard strings. The readable fragments reference nations and a meeting, suggesting a brief sports or diplomatic item, but specifics are unclear and names are inconsistently captured.
New York Elevator Strike Threatens Empire State Building
New York labor leaders announced plans for a nationwide elevator workers strike starting Monday. In about 1,200 buildings including the 102 story Empire State Building, the walkout would stop elevator service and maintenance, likely affecting leadership and daily operations in the famed skyscraper.
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United Press
New York
Empire State Building
Alfred B. Smith
Empire State
Smith
School Board to Release Pay Checks Today
Corry school district teachers and staff will receive belated December salaries paid from recently increased tax funds. The Board of Education meets at 5:20 p m in special session to approve payment, with funds now available and a likely order releasing the checks.
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G. H. Gordon
Corry
Gordon
Board of Education
John B. Patterson
Tsiness Ia
Railroad Executive Addresses Kiwantans Mahoning Division
A railroad executive speaks on the Mahoning division detailing the rie era cen… The readable fragments reference a cargo yard and station work at Kiwantans with plans for the Mahoning division.
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Kiwantans Aere Ee
Mahoning
Rie
Italy to Send 100000 More Workers to East Africa
Premier Mussolini told the cabinet that 50 000 additional workers would go to East Africa to build roads and improve communications as the rainy season approaches. He said 100 000 Italian soldiers lived and worked there last summer without major issues and praised civilian and military morale, noting ongoing preparations for metropolitan forces and new measures like wool requisition.
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United Press
Rome
Benito Mussolini
Afriva Lo
Mussolini
East Africa
East
Africa
Irate Inventor May Refuse Sale of Tank to U.S
Ren Yorec, a leading American inventor of war tanks and marine armor, warned he might refuse to sell the fastest tank in the world to the United States. The report notes his irate stance and the potential impact on military procurement.
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U.S
United Press
Ren Yorec
Jani
America
Program to Aid a Penny a Cripples in Jeopardy
Dr Andrew S Beshore director of the state rehabilitation bureau warns that thousands of physically handicapped Pennsylvanians face loss of 572000 for vocational training and artificial devices unless a special legislature session is called within four months. The bureau seeks 286000 state funds to match 286000 from social security for rehabilitation during the new fiscal year beginning July 2.
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Morey J. Potter
United Press Star
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Bureau
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