Bitter fight over relief budget shapes WPA plans
Washington reports a heated battle over a proposed 500 million cut to the 1.51 billion relief program. Hopkins says a cut would triple unemployment reduction and cites 2,059,798 on WPA rolls May 1. Senate and House leaders push to preserve funds amid southern resistance. King eyes a two year extension and redistribution of aid.
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Patrice Boland Weaplle
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National debt crosses forty billion dollars in rise
United Press reports the national debt exceeded 39 billion and rose to 39.0 billion on May 9 due to treasury borrowing and gold sterilization. Roosevelt projected debt around 35.4 billion by June with no sharp rise expected, while taxes loom as figures update.
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Treasury
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Pardon Deal Alleged In Capone Case Testimony
US federal inquiry heard testimony about a proposed pardon by President Hoover in exchange for the return of a baby. Prosecutor Fil H Wendel testified at the Parker family hearing regarding the alleged plan involving Bill Parker Sr and his son Bill Parker Jr.
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Fil H.wendel
Parker
Eilis, Jr
Debate on Public Utilities regulatory bill advances
Harrisburg May 1 The administration public service commission regulatory bill moves toward a final house vote next week after a committee report on the ominsky Achterman bill. A new amendment by Rep. J Judy Murrin would remove an independent natural gas producer from the act provisions.
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Public Utilities
Judy Murrin
Butler
Elim Pate
NAB GUNMEN AT SHARON HIDEOUT
A trio of robbery suspects is being returned to Indiana Harbor, Ind., by Indiana police after capture in Sharon Pennsylvania. Pete Mann age 30 Robert Maxwell 28 and John Golden 26 face 15 robberies and a shooting charges. Indiana officers intercepted a telegram and traced Golden to a rooming house with aid from Sergeant Martin Zarkovich.
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Robert Maxwell
John Golden
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Maxwell
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Martin Zarkovich
John Dillinger
Gunryan
Steed Workers Charge Weir Condones Terrorism
SWOC charges BT Weir president of Weirton Steel Co. with endorsing beatings of union members in Welton West Virginia plant. Clinton Golden, regional director, says protests to Weir for protection of workers who belong to SNOC union. A dozen workers were beaten and freed from the mill last night.
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Weirton Steel.Co
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Welton
W. Va
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SOC
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SNOC
Two Girls Win Honors in Class of 1937 at Senior High
Principal Howard J. Sheen announced the Senior High class of 1937 will graduate nearly 400 students. Valedictorian Miss Virginia Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Theo Williams of 206 West Chilton Street earned 92.88. Salutatorian Miss Marjorie Mulfroy of 312 South Center Street gained 91.62. Both attend the College Preparatory course as six students posted averages of 80 or higher. Examinations begin June 1 with baccalaureate on June 6 and commencement on June 9.
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West Chilten Strest
Wis
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Rosa McElroy
South Center Street
Sheer
46 Sought in Liquor Ring
United States deputy marshals, holding federal bench warrants, prepared to search for 48 persons indicted by the federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy in connection with an interstate bootleg liquor ring. The alleged operation centered in Bradford district with activity in New York and Pennsylvania, and storage at Limestone New York.
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Pittsburgh
United States
Federal Grand Jury
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New Yorde
Pennsylvany
Bradford
Limestone
N.Y
Ruling Delayed in Aluminum Co. Antitrust Suit
Judge in Pittsburgh considers whether the U S government's antitrust case against the Aluminum Company of America is properly tied to New York property. A restraining order against DOJ actions is under discussion as arguments from government and company attorneys proceed.
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New York State
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New York
Robert M Gibson
A. Uveeshouir Sensiitt
Wally Works on Invitations in Monts France
A dated report from Monts France notes Wallis Shempgon working on wedding invitations for the Milke of Windsae with preparations under way. The Duke and Mrs Simpson make a public appearance in Semblancy as photographers swarm.
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France
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Windsae
Tiwan
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Kent
Queen Mary
Mrs. Simpson
Spanish Child Refugees Reach French Homes
Basque children from Bilbao arrived in La Pallice France on May 2 after escaping war torn homes. Crowds at the quay sang the Internationale and Catholic hymns as the hungry youngsters were fed by bakers and fishermen. The group included 2,374 children with some older youths and elderly adults among them.
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France
United Press
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Viner Tinbann
Sealiow Benensant
Cathalia
Legion Dun
Plan Hearing on NBA Bill for Auto Dealers
WARTUSBURG May 7 The committee will convene a public hearing on the McCirns bill to regulate auto sales across McKran Potter and Tioga counties. Sen Bernard B Mu Ginnis introduced the measure to curb unsafe practices and boost consumer protection in motor vehicle sales.
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Sonele Welys Committee
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NBA
Pennsylvania
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Ginnis
Allegheny
Commonwealth
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Easaly
Nbanre
DeMettiber Commission
Browning Names Bervoy as Tennessee's Senior Senator
Gov. Yordon Browning mailed to the United States Senate the appointment of Major George L. Bervoy, federal industrial coordinator, as senior senator from Tennessee to succeed the late Nathan L. Bachman who died in Washington two weeks ago.
Sympathy From F D R to the Hindenburg Disaster
President Roosevelt sent telegrams expressing deep sympathy for the Hindenburg disaster victims. He noted the tragedy and conveyed condolence to the German people and all affected, while the incident reverberated through international hopes for air travel.
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Mexico
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