California Faces Real Battle in 1932 Election Relief Vote
President Hoover vetoed the Wagner-Garner unemployment relief bill of 2.122 billion, calling it fiscally dangerous and unprecedented in public finance. The veto followed rapid transmission from the White House after Congress passed the measure in defiance of Hoover's relief views. May and July dates anchor the report as Hoover argues the bill threatens sound government finance.
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United Press Washinton
Prestert Hoover
Congress
White House
Hoover
Sali
World Bank Urges Return to Gold Standard at Basel
The World Bank board unanimously endorses restoring the gold standard as the best monetary mechanism. Montagu Norman of the Bank of England backs the plan, with Sweden and Japan signing. The resolution links gold restoration to reparation solutions and budget balance, aiming for a world economic conference in October.
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United Press
Basel
Switzerland
World Bank
Montagu Nomman
Bank of England
Sweden
Japan
Britain
Lausanne
League of Nations Council
Geneva
Normal
Imgland
Norfolk man jailed for Lindbergh kidnapping hoax
John Hughes Gurtis, a Norfolk shipbuilder, was sentenced in Flemington New Jersey to one year in state prison and a $1,000 fine for obstructing justice in the Lindbergh kidnapping case. The jury recommended mercy, and Judge Adam Robbins overruled further mercy requests.
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United Press
Flemington
N. J
John Hughes Gurtis
Norfolk, Va
Curls
ARSGN
Sentanes
Adam
Robbins
Mori
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at names and dates
The text presents a garbled mix of names, places, and fragments. It mentions individuals such as Mrs and Mr, Lucy, G. L., Anil, Guy Hor, Voor esday, and Fen, with scattered references to dates and locations, but provides no clear event or context.
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Anil
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Guy Ant Horsof
Tyan
Fen
Nding Fateh
Treasury chief hints politics behind Treasury inquiry
Acting Secretary A. A. Ballantine told the House rules committee that the Treasury Department would cooperate with a congressional investigation but warned no facts justify one. He questioned the motive, saying politically driven probes disrupt orderly tax administration and public interest. Ballantine spoke as Secretary Mills addressed a Republican rally in Boston.
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Treasury Department
United Press
Washington
A. A. Ballantine
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Ballantine
House Rules Committee
Treasury
Treasury Mills
Boston
Three youths drown in Pittsburgh area over weekend
Three youths die while boating and picnicking near Pittsburgh. Elder W Stevens, 24, drowns after diving from a motor boat in the Allegheny River. Norman Copeland, 18, of Versailles, drowns at Jefferson Beach after cramps. Franke Sellener, 25, of McDonald, drowns in Raccoon Creek during a picnic as cramps strike. Bodies recovered.
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Pittsburgh
Elder W. Stevens
Allegheny
Monongahela River
Demon
Elizabeth
Norman Copeland
Versaillesorough
Copeland
Jefferson Beach
Franke Sellener
McDonald
Raccoon Creek
Neria
Reynolds inquiry is resumed in Reynolds house shooting
Blanche Yurka a New York actress corroborates Albert Walker claim he was in another part of the Reynolds house last Wednesday morning when Smith Reynolds was shot. Walker is jailed as a material witness in the shooting of the 20 year old heir to the R J Reynolds tobacco millions and husband of Libby Holman. Holman is kept under guard at the Reynolds home as a material witness.
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United Press
Labor Day Celebration Planned in Corry 1932
Corry will host a big Labor Day celebration at the new Sears Farm baseball field. Local boosters from the Corry Credit Exchange will stage an all day event with Worth Hammond heading the planning committee. An early meeting will form plans for a celebration expected to surpass prior years.
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Corry
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Credit Exchange
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Open golf championship at Oakmont fires early scores
In Oakmont Pa July 14 Felke Serafin Scranton defending champion opened with two under par 39 over the outward nine and 80 for 18 holes in the Pennsylvania open. Tees and names from Greensburg Highland Philadelphia and Duquesne include Del Vecchio Eldred Zimmerman Brand Leetler and Luther among early scorers and withdrawals.
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United Press
Oakmont
Felke Serafin
Scranton
Perry del Vecchio
Greensburg
Vincent Eldred
Hghland
M. Letosquel
Highland
del Vecchio
Mr. J. Hapehutk
Duquesne
Frank Brand
Allegheny
Wood Platt
Phiadelphia
Ainey Denies Bribe Charges Amid Hearing In Harrisburg
Governor Pinehot said he would refer charges of misconduct in office against W D B Ainey, chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Service Commission, to Attorney General Schnader for a thorough investigation. Ainey denied receiving 150000 or any favors from Mitten Management Inc. or the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company, describing the accusations as untrue and alleging blackmail threats by A A Chapman.
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Piehol
W. D. B. Ainey
State Public Service Commission
Schnader
Pennsylvania Public Service Commision
Mitten Management, Inc
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
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Tne
Ainey
A. A. Chapman
Thomas H. Mitten
Philadelphia Lracation
Chapman
Public Service Commission
Com Jutaion
Lausanne Pact on Reparations Hinges on U S Aid
Paris July 11 Premier Herriot said the Lausanne agreement to end reparations depends on reduction of war debts by the United States. If the United States does not agree France remains in its previous position, forcing a reexamination of the entire reparations issue under the Hoover moratorium. The cabinet unanimously approved Herriot's Lausanne report and the gentlemen's agreement on debt reduction.
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France
United States
United Press
Paris
Lausanne
Edouard Herriot
Herriot
Ohio bandit shot down by police
South Bend authorities reported that James Storey, 25, wanted for the murder of Jay N. Davis in North Baltimore, was shot and fatally wounded by a South Bend officer while fleeing after capture. Police said Storey was injured during the pursuit and struggle.
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Ohio
United Press
South Bend
Ind
James Storey
Jay N. Davis
North Baltimore
Sam Bend
Storey
Democrats to Make Strong Bid in California Race
United Press reports Democrats aim to carry California in the presidential contest, with Roosevelt campaigning in the state. Hoover plans no California trip, while California gains 22 electoral votes after reapportionment. The piece notes Johnson’s praise for Roosevelt, rising Democratic registrations, and a new aggressive state organization headed by McAdoo and Elliott, signaling a forceful campaign to win California.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
California
White Hous
Hoover
Los Angeles
Roosevelt
Gavner
Senate
White House
Hiram Johnson
Democratic National Committee
Alfred J. Smith
Palo Alto
William G. McAdoo
John &. Elliott
San Francisco
Democratic Organization
Isadore Dackweiler
National Committeea
Dockweller
McAde
Texas
Chicago
James D. Phelan
Wilson
Charles @. Hughes
Hughes
Johnson
Roosevel
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Hollywood
Five Best Radio Entertainments Listed for Today
NBC lists The Jesters on WJZ at :00, Minstrel Show on WHARF at 8 30, Parade of States on WABC CBS, Modern Mile Chorus on WABC, and Columbia Symphony at 2 20. Programs span NBC and CBS networks with varied music and variety acts.
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WJZ
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WHARF
NBC Network
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CBS
Columbia Symphony
Seaplane crash in Acushnet River claims two men
In New Bedford Massachusetts a seaplane was overturned during a wild hailstorm over the Acushnet River. Two local men drowned. In Washington, Speaker Garner predicted congressional adjournment by week’s end after votes on finance and investigations. In Nanking a deadly Ammunition dump explosion killed over 20 and wounded about 500. The Senate ordered probes into campaign spending for Senate and President.
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New Bedford
Mass
Acushnet River
Nanking
Pay Out for State Workers?
Harrisburg July 11 A proposed general cut in salaries above 1200 a year for Rhode Island state employees aims to save about 1 million annually for the Commonwealth. The House appropriations committee considered 1 to 15 percent reductions as part of a broader unemployment relief and budget balancing plan for a special session.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
House Appropriations Committee
Comenatise
Twelve Drowned in West Virginia Flood Report
Charleston W VA July 1 surging rapids along Armstrong and Paint Creeks washed out roads and killed several. Unconfirmed reports claim 11 or 12 drowned in Towell town and Paint Creek wall of water. Mine settlements and cabins along Armstrong Creek reportedly swept away. Red Cross mobilizes food and three army trucks. airplanes to aid stranded villagers.
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United Press
Charleston
W. Va
Armstrong Creek
Paint Creek
Towelltown
Towell Town
Glandhurst
Montgomery
Government liquor control in Canada surveyed
United Press analysis compares Ontario and Quebec models as national debate on prohibition grows. Ontario’s system is strict while Quebec’s is liberal, both state that profits from liquor go to the government. A five member commission governs the Quebec corporation, with enforcement across hotels, restaurants and taverns.
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Bitter
United Press
Ontario
Quebec
Canada
Drys
Canad
Tsenses
Continusa
New Witness Hinted in Lindbergh Case
Flemington Nova Scotia reports a potential new witness in the Lindbergh infant kidnapping case. Defense attorney Lloyd Fisher says a man held in a U S cantonment may be the best lead for the kidnappers. The trial records include 18 technical points challenging the verdict and judge's instruction.
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Lindbergh
United Press
Flemington
Todlay
John Eyghes Curtis
Norfolk
Lloyd Fisher
United States
Fisher
Curtis
Prail
Lonls
Violence in coal fields escalates in Ohio strike
Violent confrontations flare as bituminous coal mines in Ohio resume operations during a four month strike. Picket near Sunday Creek No 6 fatally wounds 40 year old Steven Bowen of Buchtel. Playered as 23 year old Gall Hamble of Glencoe sustains gunshot injuries. Rocks hurled by 500 pickets at Piney Fork mine in Jefferson County as anger rises. Sheriff and National Guard intervene. a near mine near Tittonville is partly burned as reopening continues.
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United Press
Athens
Onin
Stave Bowen
Buchtel
Sunday Creek
Clarence Grant
Goosy Rom
Gall Hamble
Glencoe
Powhataa
Piney Fork
Jefferson County
Mer
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Bower
National Guards
Miney
Tittonville
Senate votes to expand currency to uplift farm prices
Washington July 11 The Senate voted 53 to 18 to expand the currency by about 1 009 000 000 in an effort to raise farm produce prices. The action followed debates on inflation and agricultural relief.
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Washington
Senate
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