Woodin Resignation Sits With Roosevelt Amid New Differences
Six masked bandits robbed the Rensselaer county bank, killing Officer James A. Stevens and wounding Detective Frederick Rabe. The robbers escaped in a car after a heavy exchange of fire. police pursued toward Albany across the Hudson river.
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Wayne Township Cuts School Taxes Eight Mills
Wayne Township school board approved a sharp tax reduction, slicing eight mills from the property levy and reducing the per capita levy to one cent. The move, described as one of the sharpest on record, aims to save township property owners thousands by trimming operating costs and salaries by about a quarter.
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Gandhi Ends 21 Day Fast With Deep Praying
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi ends his 21 day fast to draw world attention to the plight of 65,000,000 Hindu untouchables. He weighed 80 pounds after the fast and spoke of renewed strength from God as he prepared to take up new work. He distributed fruit and candies to well wishers and joined in Muslim and Hindu prayers at the marble villa near Yerada.
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Two Die in Brie Auto Accidents
In Brib, Pennsylvania, on May 29, Mrs. Burton K. Crane former state regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a four year old boy named Richard Murray were killed in separate automobile accidents. The boy ran into the path of a car while fleeing his sister. His brother was killed in a crash three years earlier.
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Early Passage of Gold Clause Proposal Seen
Washington May 29 The Fletcher Steagall resolution to void gold clauses in contracts aims to curb hoarding and flight of capital. The House banking committee says it will pass the measure to prevent repayment in gold, arguing enforcement would conflict with public interest amid current monetary strains.
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Aviator and passenger die in Ridgefield crash
Bulletins report an aviator believed to be Captain P Lonnie Hayes and a passenger were killed in a crash while filming the photoplay Hell's Angels. Paris notes Edouard Herriot urged the chamber to pay the December debt annuity to the United States. Washington reports Senate passage of a 300 million reconstruction bill for finance corporations and towns. Lafollette declines invitation to lead American delegation at London economic conference. Newport notes unexpected rest in sensational Teledivorce trial.
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Roosevelt Delivers Final Instructions to Economic Delegates
President Roosevelt spoke at the White House and delivered final instructions to the American delegation for the world economic conference after a three and a half hour session. The group reviewed the comprehensive guidance and declared the instructions now in final form.
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Siple Returns From Seven Months Abroad
Paul Siple, aide to Rear Admiral Byrd, completed a seven month international trip. He trekked five days down the Jordan River Valley with two Bedouin guides, stayed in Bedouin villages, and traveled via Moscow to Ukraine and Odessa before reaching Istanbul. He met many Boy Scout officials along the way.
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Ransom Paid for Release of Mayor’s Daughter in Kansas City
Mary McElroy, 25, daughter of Kansas City city manager H F McElroy, was abducted and held 20 hours. Federal investigators pressed the case under a new federal kidnapping law, with postal inspectors aiding in the extortion operation. The abductors demanded $80,000, and the ransom was paid, ending the nerve racking ordeal.
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Memorial Day Feature in Journal Pages
The Memorial Day section presents a full day program with an outline of Pred Stover life, the day’s speaker, and timely articles. Arthur J. Schaub is acknowledged by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for data, with thanks extended to him as the feature runs on page 6.
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Woodin ready to quit as treasury secretary if Roosevelt asks
William F. Woodin told President Roosevelt he is willing to resign as treasury secretary if his usefulness is deemed damaged by stock favors from Morgan & Co in 1929. Reports say White House made no comment on his fate as Senate probes resume.
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Rescued After Rock of Ages Reef Shipwreck On Lake Superior
Houghton Michigan May 29 Rescue of 120 passengers from the excursion steamer George M Cox after it struck Rock of Ages Reef on Lake Superior. Five were slightly injured. Passengers praise Capt George Johnson and crew discipline of 86. rescuers from the Coast Guard and Crawford crew made perilous trips among rocks to save others as dangerous channels prevented alongside-wreck rescue. George M Cox previously Puritan, rebuilt and renamed, was enroute to Chicago when disaster struck.
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George Johnson
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Spring Creek Road paving contract awarded to Youngstown firm
The contract for paving the Corry Spring Creek road went to Russell Williamson Company of Youngstown, low bidder at 181,589 dollars. A meeting in Franklin will align with the contractors to begin work from the Corry end. The project covers about five miles from Corry city line into Spring Creek with bids for the Garland stretch expected next month and full countywide work hoped by July 1.
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$50,000 In Gems Loot In Hold Up
At Howard Dockman Jewelry Co in St Paul Minnesota two robbers held up employee Phillip Burton as he opened the shop. They bound him and forced the safe to loot diamonds and gems worth an estimated 50 000 dollars. No other jewelry was taken. Burton is brother in law of proprietor Edward Dockman.
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Revamp of Federal Departments Aimed by House Leader
Washington May 29 House Majority Leader Hymns announced a specific congressional resolution will be passed in this session to implement President Roosevelt's program for reorganizing the government. Burns said the plan to revamp the departments will be presented to Congress this week with a special validating resolution to follow the presidential message. Without action the reorganization would wait sixty days after the new session began in January due to the economy act.
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Japanese Crew Safe After Tanker Grounds Near Los Angeles
May 29 report from D. G. Scofield of Standard Oil says 25 Japanese crew aboard the Nippon Maru are safe after the tanker ran aground one mile north of Point Arguelro. The ship refused aid, awaiting salvage from San Pedro. The captain said the Nippon Maru could land at Point Argusto on the sandy beach.
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Los Angeles
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San Pedro
Sam Brancisco
Point Argusto
Debts and Gold Before World Group at Vienna
Nine hundred and eighty delegates from 29 nations gather for the seventh biennial congress of the International Chamber of Commerce in Vienna. They plan recommendations for the world conference, urging a return to the gold standard for stability and price reliability. The proposed debt policy favors accepting payments in goods and services, and urges debtor nations to avoid default. The American delegation, led by Silas Strawn, comprises 58 members. the British, 51 under Lord Duke. A resolution on property rights in press news is set for Wednesday discussion.
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Escaped convict back in the penitentiary in Bellefonte
Thomas O'Dowd, age two, an escaped convict, returned to Rockview penitentiary after being recaptured near the Nitany mountains close to the prison. He had fled last Friday from Pittsburgh and endured two days without food with torn clothing. He is serving a 19 to 20 year sentence.
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Nittany Mountains
Poppy Day Campaign Clears $75 for VFW Post
Approximately 75 will be collected by the Lieut A W Thompson Post Veterans of Foreign Wars through the Poppy Day sale on Saturday. The Ladies’ Auxiliary charged lite sale and report a generous response from the community. Proceeds will be used in relief work by the post. The VFW extend their blanks for the burial support.
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Wreck Near Union City Sends motorists back home
Motorists returning from Unton City reported passing an automobile accident west of that area this morning. A thick fog and two vehicles were involved in the wreck, but no injuries were known at the time.
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America seeks accord before trade parley
Geneva May 29 The disarmament conference faces a likely clash over adjournment until the world economic conferences conclude in London. President Roosevelt reportedly opposes adjournment without an accord on disarmament by June 12, as Norman H. Davis and Boncour discuss reductions. Japan seeks to scrap naval treaties for parity with the US and Britain, while Britain fears costs from moving meetings between London and Geneva.
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Rotary Conference Reports From Jamestown Meet
Delegates from the Corry club at Hotel Corry noon today shared reports on the 27th district conference. Dr R E Mosier the president elect announced next year’s district meeting will be in St Catharines Ontario with Dr Min of Oshawa Ontario slated as district governor. H J Davis and H Clark attended the Geninth social function while A M Bite reported on Tuesday meetings.
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