House Blocks PWA Funds Amid Earmarking Clash
Washington May 8 The House rejected funding for the Public Works Administration and ordered cutbacks prompting a Washington memo to officials to prepare lists reducing 28 percent of PWA administrative staff. Senate hopes linger for relief funds as administration leaders push to pass the 2.2 billion bill despite the clash over earmarking and a pending ruling on a related amendment.
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Death and Injury Report From Bronx Tetanus Incident
An AP report details a fatal and multiple casualty scene in the Bronx after a tetanus vaccination effort. A ight year old boy named Wigmaiden Moret died during the event while others sustained injuries. Authorities noted one dead and several hurt as responders arrived to the scene near See Ae the Bronx.
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Mahan Begins 60 Year Term After Capture
Scar faced William Mahan arrived at McNeil Island prison to begin a 60 year term for the George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping, just 48 hours after arrest. He questioned the facility, then remarked that sixty years is a long time and admitted the plan was impulsive. The case ties to Charles H Hope and Robert S James, with further details continuing on Page Two.
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Houston County AAA acreage pledge nears 80 percent
C M Ling farm agent announced that eighty percent of Houston County’s base acreage is enrolled in the government nonhosion program for 1938. Of 2500 farmers eligible for the crop control schedule, about 2200 have filled work sheets, with only 300 remaining before Friday’s deadline. Under the erosion plan many farms consolidate contracts to a single sheet, keeping cooperation level intact.
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Uncle Seized In Murder Case In Arkansas River Mystery
North Little Rock police identified the murder victim as 23 year old Mrs Easie McAlister whose body was found hacked and floating in the Arkansas River. Chief Det McDougal said a man named C J Haney 55 uncle to the victim has been taken into custody for questioning. He is held in the county jail for investigation with formal charges pending as officers recovered an axe and bloodstained clothing from the rear of a second hand store operated by Haney in North Little Rock.
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National Press Club founders day dinner 1996
Washington May 9 AP The third newspapermen party of 1996 welcomed President Roosevelt to the founders day dinner of the National Press Club. As with other spring dinners, the event featured skits and songs and was off the record for speeches.
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Troops leave Egypt for Palestine by air at night
A contingent of troops departed Cairo by airplane bound for Palestine while additional units stood by, all ordered at the request of Sir Arthur Greefell Wauchope. The movements were reported by AP as of May 9.
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State tries to pin ex chief to flogging plot
In Bartow Florida May 9 AP the Tampa flogging case advances as prosecutors seek to prove former Chief R C Tittsworth aided after the fact. The state plans to rest Monday with testimony including a Tampa Tribune interview. defense objections over a Beastey talk are sustained. Three flogging victims Eugene F Poulinot Sam Rogers and Joseph Shoemaker were questioned on alleged Communist ties before being abducted and beaten. Shoemaker died later.
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Child Escapes After Train Crash In Georgia Killing Couple
A farm couple, H. A. Dollar and spouse, died when a freight train plunged into a school bus at a grade crossing near McRae Georgia. Four year old Conoy Boone rode on the locomotive apron to safety as the bus was struck. she was injured but survived the crash.
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Roosevelt Moves Toward renomination as party conventions near
In Washington on May 9 AP reports President Roosevelt narrowing the path to renomination while Republicans drift toward an unsettled convention. Delegates selected total 546 of 1100 with 178 more to be chosen next week as state contests unfold across Wyoming Ohio West Virginia Vermont Oregon and others. Strong interest centers on Ohio where Senator Borah faces a party machine backing Taft, and Breckinridge seeks anti New Deal sentiment amid California margins. President Green backs Roosevelt reelection, while GOP chairman Fletcher downplays the cross‑partisan signal.
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Four Die In Bridge Tragedy Near Edenton, N C
Four youths perished when two cars plunged into the open section of the Chowan River bridge near Edenton North Carolina. Victims were Arthur N gern 19 Thomas Phelps 18 William Smith 28 all Bertie County and Miss Eysle Bunch 17 of Edenton.
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Hindenburg Berths Safely After Record Flight
The Hindenburg safely berthed at Lakehurst New Jersey after its record-breaking flight from Germany to the United States. The airship was refueled for the return journey as spectators cheered and waited in excitement, marking a historic transatlantic endurance flight.
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Tornado Devastates Arkansas Texas As Heat Wave Burns
Tornadic winds swept through Arkansas and Texas causing deaths and extensive farm damage. The storm injured others and destroyed 13 farm homes near Horatio Arkansas before moving toward Omaha Texas. Temperatures across the Midwest rose with central points hitting near 95 and New York briefly touching high heat as forecasters warned the heat wave would likely continue into next week.
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Quadruplets Born at Passaic Hospital as Father Remains Unmoved
In Passaic New Jersey May reports say Mrs Emil Kasper of Little Ferry delivered quadruplets at St Marys hospital. The father, a 30 year old Erie Railroad worker, remained unfazed saying Oh yeah. The babies weighed from two pounds fourteen ounces to just over three pounds each and began on a diet of sweetened water and whisky drops. Doctors predict survivability remains hopeful though uncertain. A special nursery with four incubators was set up as the hospital receives national attention. The delivery team led by Dr Fran Jani noted two prior Kasper children Ellen age three and Ralph age 1 month. The hospital expected to move the babies to milk formula soon.
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Drugging Mystery Tangles Train Stop Tale
A 12 year old girl Jeahelle was drugged at a railway terminal while waiting to change trains in Jacksonville. Authorities seek the person who gave candy laced with drugs. The child was taken in a wet condition to her aunt's home. physician notes improvment after treatment. Mrs Windsor, the mother, heads a personal quest to uncover motive.
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Small League Fears Over Geneva Retreat After Ethiopian Annexation
Geneva and many neutral powers fear a dangerous precedent as Mussolini proclaims Italy's annexation of Ethiopia and creation of a Roman empire. League officials warn future sanctions could invite aggression in Europe while Ethiopia pleads for justice.
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Florence power equipment sale agreement won
Florence Alabama officials and J M Barry general manager of Alabama Power Co announced an agreement for Florence to purchase the Florence power equipment facilities. The city will pay 2200000 dollars from four percent revenue bonds with an additional 40000 dollars in added funds as needed for additions and changes. The plan aims to provide TVA power and lower long term costs than building a new system.
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Grave Injury After Downtown Collision Involving Singer Agent
Howe H Jones 50 a resident of 100 Troquein avenue was struck by a car at about 10 18 pm Saturday near the Washington hotel. He suffered a fractured skull and cerebral hemorrhage. Jones a salesman for the Singer Sewing Machine Co stepped from between two cars into the path of Eugene Bravis driver of the other vehicle. Bravis remained at the scene and went to the police station. He was later allowed to go home without charges. Jones was taken to Moody hospital by a Ward Wilson ambulance.
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Thomas honored as president of Alabama agents group
Birmingham May 8 AP L J Thomas of Dothan was named president of the Alabama Association of Insurance Agents at the close of the annual convention. He succeeds C S Romwell. Huntayne Montgomery was honored for 3937 at the convention city. meeting to be held in May.
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Weather Summary For Alabama And Florida Regions
Parily cloudy Sunday and Monday with a chance of local thundershowers in western ports. Florida expects generally fair conditions Sunday and Monday with partly cloudy skies. Week outlook shows fair to partly cloudy weather with normal to above normal temperatures in most of the week.
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