Byrd Returns After Antarctic Expedition Welcoming
Rear Admiral Richard Byrd arrives at the White House after a two year Antarctic patrol. President Roosevelt and officials greet him as Byrd outlines findings from over 22 sciences. He reports Marie Byrd Land, a vast unknown area, and confirms Antarctica as one continent with data on ice age, cosmic rays, weather, and astronomy. Families of his 100 men greet the explorer aboard the Bear of Oakland.
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Jones Indicates Bonus Payment Might Be a Help
In a tangled political note, Jones suggests a future bonus payment could aid efforts, contingent on full bill authorization and avoiding unearned interest reductions. Senate talk centers on revived bonus measures amid currency reform hopes and leadership predictions.
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Behind The Scenes In Washington by Rodney Dutcher
A 1935 NEA Service column notes the Patent Office near misses for No 2,000,000 and No 1,999,999 patents, naming Joseph Ledwinka and Melvin A Perkins and their firms du Pont and Budd. It records Joe Schechter's NRA case stance, and Brandeis inviting Allen Strook to stay another year as secretary. It ends with a Texas senator and a constituent seeking a job.
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Philadelphia
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Milwaukee
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Justice Brandeis
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Allen M. Strook
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Morris Sheppard
Texas
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Bonus Pension Debate Rages in Senate Over Roosevelt Veto Risks
Veteran lawmakers press for cash bonus votes as the Patman bill fights a presidential veto. Senator Long and Senator Tydings clash over Roosevelt’s war record and the president’s Navy tenure while White House pressure mounts to secure passage or override.
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Leaders favor paying the bonus via Patman bill
Senator Long said most Democratic leaders want to push through the bonus by passing the Patman bill. He cited Jesse Jones and Marriner Eccles showing behind the scenes support. Roosevelt departed for a fishing trip in Maryland with Garber Burns Robinson and Harrison.
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Verdict Set Aside In Heart Balm Suit
Judge W F Harding set aside the $125,000 verdict in an alienation of affections suit filed by F Brandon Smith Jr against Joseph F Concord businessman and others. A new trial was ordered as the judge commented on the voir dire and juror conduct during the trial in Charlotte North Carolina.
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Judge Denies Motion to Set Aside Verdict as Too Large
Judge Harding rejects the motion to set aside the verdict, ruling the action invalid because the verdict was too large and not supported by the weight of the evidence. The opinion emphasizes the size of the verdict as the basis for denial.
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New CCC Camp 10 to Be Built at Moulton
A 20 man Coc Camp detail, led by Lieut. Rice, has moved to Moulton to start a new CCC camp. The unit will expand the program directed by Robert Fechner. Ground on Masterson pasture outskirts has been donated for rent and site work begins once materials arrive from Atlanta.
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REA Executive Order Establishes Volunteer and Property Powers
The order authorizes the administrator to accept voluntary services and appoint state and local officers without civil service restraints. It allows compensation, selects personnel from relief recipients when possible, and grants power to acquire and dispose of real property as needed for administrative expenses.
Rhubarb Jam and Conserve Recipes Featured in Sister Marys Kitchen
Rhubarb pairs with strawberries to stretch jam yield as Mary E Dague shares recipes from NEA Service. Ingredients include rhubarb berries sugar and pineapple for a strawberry rhubarb jam and a rhubarb conserve with almonds. Also notes menus and a rhubarb relish with raisins dates peppers and walnuts.
Knoxville TVA Sewage Project Plans Move Forward
Elinate Clause Requiring Use of Authority Power Thursday with TVA official at Knoxville on the proposed new sewerage system here, reported satisfactory arrangements had been worked out. The plan awaits contract execution within days and work to start soon. The Tennessee Valley Authority will finance all work, employing several hundred men for months. A sewage disposal plant west of the city is included.
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Bulgaria to Arm After Balkan Pact Agreement
Four Balkan states after a five hour talk decided to permit rearmament of Bulgaria and Hungary if they join a non aggression mutual aid pact with Yugoslavia Romania Turkey Czechoslovakia and Greece. The rural electrification administration gets 75000 dollars from emergency relief funds for approved projects.
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Bonanza Quartet to Sing at Central Baptist Sunday
Decatur diary notes the Bonanza Quartette will perform at Central Baptist church in both the Fellowship class and the morning service with special Mother’s Day programs. Also mentions Joe Duncan’s slow recovery from a recent auto accident and local police activity including a whiskey raid and chicken theft reports. Several residents plan weekend visits and trips.
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Mrs George Dobbs Dies in Birmingham
Mrs George C Dobbs wife of the Austinville Methodist pastor died at Baptist hospital Birmingham at 10 am Funeral rites set for 2 pm Sunday at Stockham Memorial Methodist church with interment in Birmingham She is survived by her husband and several children.
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Illinois Relief For Time Is Assured
Chicago dispatch reports that Illinois faces a relief crisis but has been temporarily averted. The May 11 update notes the state moving toward a stopgap measure, with key figures signaling contingency plans and awaiting broader legislative action.
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Late Opponent to Succeed Cutting
Santa Fe New Mexico May 11 reports Dennis Chavez former Democratic representative as successor to the late Senator Bronson.
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New Yorker Held in Death of Family in Brooklyn
Brooklyn police arraigned William Gross a 20 a week bookkeeper after an all night grilling on charges he used a rare poison to kill his wife Katharine and five children. Investigators cited toxicology evidence and said the poison was used in food.
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Chavez Appointed to Seat Succeeds Senator Cutting
Chavez, who ran against Cutting in 1934 and faced a pending contest for Cutting’s seat, was named to an appointment at Gov. Clyde Tingley’s office. The term lasts until the 1936 general election. Senator Cutting died in an air crash near Atlanta, Missouri, last Monday.
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