High Court activity report notes docket trends and reforms
The Supreme Court Clerk to the Senate Judiciary Committee filed a letter detailing the court's current dispatch in disposing business and listing rules adopted to speed procedure. It covers docket status since 1925 with yearly totals and notes the end of cases crossing terms.
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Washington, Mar
Supreme Court
Senate Judiciary Committee
High Tribunal
Charles Elmore Cropley
Austin
Informaion
Ashurst D. Ariz
Cropley
Erwin N. Griswold
Harvard Law School
Griswold
Harvard
White House
Raymond B. Stevens
New Hampshire
Tariff Commission
Orson
Court upholds state wage law as minimum bill clash grows
In Washington the Supreme Court's 5 to 4 ruling upholding the Washington state wage law is used by Roosevelt supporters to claim progress on minimum wage for women while opponents argue the decision shows liberal constitutional interpretation and the need for carefully drafted legislation. Senate figures Minton and Burke present contrasting readings as hearings resume on the administration bill.
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Washington, Mar
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
No Man’s Land
Minton
Ind
Washington State
Burke
Neb
Suspect Held in Mattson Boy Kidnapping Case
In Tocumcari New Mexico on March 30 a man identified as Vern Charlton of Seattle faces DOJ questioning in the Charles Mattson kidnapping and death. Sheriff White says the case is with the Department of Justice as federal agent Alex Street arrives from El Paso. Mattson was abducted December 27 from Tacoma and found January 11 near Everett. Charlton reportedly said he left Tacoma January 7.
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Tocumcari
N. M
Department of Justice
Charles Mattson
Fred White
Vern Charton
Seattle
Wash
Alex Street
el Paso
Texas
Mattson
Tacoma
Everett
White
Charlton
States cut traffic deaths but nationwide toll tops last year
Chicago report shows twelve states reduced their February and January traffic fatalities in 1937 led by Nevada Alabama Washington and Kansas. Yet the National Safety Council notes total motor vehicle deaths for January February reached about 5 500 up 1 050 from 1936 with pedestrians up 39 percent and motorists up 15 percent.
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Chicago
Mar
National Safety Council
Nevada
Alabama
Washington
Kansas
North Dakota
Montana
Arizona
Iowa
Wyoming
Maine
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Death meted to plotters in Malaga reports
Reports from Malaga say Italian volunteers in the insurgent army were shot on suspicion of conspiracy against the Algeciras administration. About 20 carbineers and several sergeants and recruits were said to be executed. Italians from Pavia province were named as conspirators.
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Malaga
Spain
Algeciras
Pavia
Italy
France
Guadalajara
Madrid
Kimbrough Buys Home on Moulton Street
James E. Kimbrough an employee of the Shell Petroleum bulk plant has purchased a residence at 334 East Moulton Street. The eight room frame bungalow was sold by L B Wright of the John Patterson Insurance Agency.
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James E. Kimbrough
Shell Petroleum Bulk
Moulton Street
L. B. Wright
John Patterson Insurance Agency
Townsend Seeks 5 Million Loan Fund for Plan
Dr Francis E Townsend in Chicago March 30 outlined a 5 million loan fund from followers to back his recovery plan. Loans would start at 10 dollars, secured by his assets of 500 dollars and an unsecured promissory note. Creditors receive 4 percent interest in 24 months. He aims to win enactment via nationwide educational campaigns and conventions.
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Chicago
Francis E. Townsend
Townsend
Seal sale to be continued in Morgan County
Officers of Morgan County Crippled Children’s Society announced the seal sale drive would continue through the week as areas had not yet been worked. So far $350 has been turned in, with an estimated total of $1,200. $300 is promised by a civic group and an individual, with state funds set to match. Funds support braces and hospitalization for children with club feet hare lip and after effects of infantile paralysis needing treatment.
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Morgan County
Crippled Children’s Society
Shrine Banquet Friday Night At Masonic Temple
The Decatur Shrine club will hold its regular meeting and banquet Friday April 2 at 7 PM at the Masonic Temple. Sam Brown, president, urges all nobles in the area to attend as an interesting speaker is promised.
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Decatur Shrine Club
Masonic Temple
Sam Brown
Shrine Club
Sole Suspect Silent in Weird Beekman Hills Case
New York detectives report a memorandum book with 100 names found at the Beekman Hills apartment where Veronica Gedeon, her mother, and a roomer were slain. The triple killing on Easter morning remains baffling amid limited clues and groping for answers.
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Veronica Gedeon
New York
Miss Gedeon
Veronica
Mary Gedeon
Joseph Gedeon
Frank Byrnes
Acme
Beekman Hills
Veronica “Roonie” Gedeon
Beckman Hill
George Gueret
John J. Lyons
Valentine
Nancy Evans Titterton
Mary Case
Queens
Pay Hikes Spread Through Alabama Textiles Mills
Alabama textile workers across 96 mills are riding wage increases amid rising cotton prices. Goodyear mills and Decatur Iron and Steel report boosts near 6 to 15 percent averaging around 15 percent in many plants. Roberts places Alabama gains at about 15 percent with total annual cash rise near 16.5 million dollars nationwide.
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Floyd
Goodyear
Decatur Iron and Steel Company
South
Steve Nance
Southeastern
Textile Workers Organization Committee
North Carolina
Exas
Nance
Atlanta
Jackson
Miss
Holt Ross
Sothern
American Federation of Labor
Alabama Textile Workers See Wages Rise in 1937
Anniston Alabama March 30 T Scott Roberts president of the Alabama Cotton Manufacturers Association said today nearly all of Alabama 35000 textile workers in 96 mills have received wage increases in 1937 in a majority of mills cent above the old NRA textile code of a minimum of $12 for 40 hours.
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Alabama
T. Scott Roberts
Alabama Cotton Manufacturers Association
Southeast
South
Virginia
John L. Lewis Committee For Industrial Organization
Roberts
Anniston
Ala
NRA
Supreme Court reversals rare in history study
A records search shows the high court has reversed itself only a few times on major decisions. Notable reversals include upholding a Washington state minimum wage for women by a 5 4 vote, while rejecting a New York law 5 4 last June and a DC law 14 years earlier.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Washington State
New York State
District of Columbia
Justice Roberts
New York
William Whitlock Brush
New York Bureau of Water Supply
No 1 Violator of New Dry Law Is Heavily Fined
In Mobile Alabama Walter Webb a Negro was fined 260 in inferior court for violating the new alcoholic beverage control act by possessing unstamped liquor The judge warned violators would receive no consideration from this court at any time Two other defendants were fined 100 each for drunken driving
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Mobile
Ala
Tisdale Touart
Walter Webb
Webb
State Alcoholic Control Board
Touart
Young reporter Nicky Arundel at Senate hearings
Nine-year-old Nicky Arundel attended the senate judiciary committee hearings with a four page paper called Nicky's News. He sat on Senator McCarran's knee, sold leaflets to committee members, and noted the week’s big stories about the Supreme Court and a looming strike.
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Washington
Nicky Arundel
Senate Judiciary Committee
Nicky
McCarran D
Nev
Supreme Court
Governor Vetoes Liquor Advertising Restrictions
Governor Carl E. Bailey vetoed a liquor advertising bill amid amendments that he said made it unfair. The measure would have restricted advertising and shaped local option elections, while officials altered allowances for newspaper radio and display ads and beer strength.
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Little Rock
Carl E. Bailey
Bailey
Lee Nichols
Logan County
House
Senate
Nichols Bil
American freighter Volunteer limps toward port in Pacific gale
The American freighter Volunteer, en route from New Orleans to the Orient with cotton and general cargo, limped toward Yokohama under escort of the Japanese steamer Uyo Mau. Pumps labored to keep water down as she, with 39 aboard, battled sprung plates after a Pacific gale.
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Tokyo
Volunteer
Yokohohama
New Orleans
Orient
Japan
Deep mine cage disaster in Durban claims 35 lives
A cage in the Deep Cold mine at Durban collapsed from a 5,000 foot fall and plunged into 30 feet of water, drowning 34 natives and one European. Rescue efforts follow as authorities investigate the accident and the shaft remains sealed.
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Capetown
South Africa
Durban
Chrysler Smiles As He Enters Office Of Governor
Chrysler officials and union leaders gathered in Lansing amid hopeful talks to settle a three week old strike that idled 60,000 Chrysler workers. Walter P. Chrysler and Frank Murphy led discussions with CIO and UAW leaders as John L. Lewis's return was awaited. Canada closes Windsor plants due to parts shortages.
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Associated Preas
United Automobile Workers of America
John L. Lewis
CIO
New York
Canbra
Chrysler Corporation
Frank Murphy
Joh L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
United Automobile Workers
Lewis
Michigan
Ner
Murphy
Walter P. Chrysler
Automotive Corporation
Chrysler
Detroit
Indiana
California
Canada
Chrysler Corp
Windsor
Ont
National unrest looms as coal miners push demands
In a nationwide snapshot nearly half a million workers face pivotal workplace choices. About 400000 soft coal miners threaten to continue work beyond the expiration of their wage and hour agreement amid ongoing disputes.
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Associated Press
London School Toll Rechecked After Explosion
New London reports mounting toll revisions after the March 18 school explosion. Principal Troy Ruran notes duplicates in listings, while records show at least 187 students dead and survivors registered across multiple sites complicating counts. The Red Cross revises its toll upward to 456 based on cross-checked data.
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New London
Mar
London
Red Cross
Troy Ruran
F F. Wagner
Neighbor Boy Admits Killing in Buffalo Slaying Case
Police say Thomas Smith an 18 year old neighbor confessed to fatally stabbing Mary Ellen Babcock after luring her, also claiming involvement in stabbing a 14 year old Frances Fitzgerald with an ice pick. Authorities pursued the case through extensive questioning and lie detector tests while detailing the sequence of events surrounding the February 5 murder.
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Buffalo
N. Y. Mar
James W. Higgins
Thomas Smith
Mary Eilen Babcock
Smith
Higgins
Mary Ellen Babcock
Walter—Newecomb
Mary Bilen
Newcoms
Frances Fitzgerald
Wag
Nee
Babcock
Buffalo Railroad
O House
South Buffalo
Mary Allen
Fitzgerald
William E. Downing
Downey
Legion Drive
Tennessee River Rises to 15.5 Feet Amid Cool Conditions
The Tennessee River rose to 15.5 feet with no rainfall and a 55 to 42 degree temperature range over the past 24 hours. Alabama shows partly cloudy, colder conditions with frost possible if skies clear. overall Wednesday to bring fair but cool weather with moderating winds on the coast. The Tennessee region expects rain tonight in the east and light rain changing to snow by Wednesday, while central and west areas stay generally fair.
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Tennessee
Alabama
East Pet
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