Congress debates World War I veteran bonus payment
In Washington the House Ways and Means Committee opened a drive for immediate payment of the World War veterans bonus, potentially totaling around 2 billion dollars. Supporters push currency expansion via new treasury notes, while opposition leaders denounce it as uneconomic and destructive amid a tight budget. In Minnesota, Legion officers failed to stop a drive for payment, calling for a special meeting to reconsider Detroit convention actions. Bandits robbed a Gamble store in Sioux City, stealing 205 dollars.
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Ways and Means
Veterans of the World
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Hoover
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House Ways and Means Committee
Senate
United States
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Robinson
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Wayseng Means
Tex
Robert L. Owen
Oklahoma
Cgnneapolis
National Legion
Minnesota
Department of the Legion
Henry L. Stevens
National American Legion
National Executive Committee
Weather and political telegram drive for veterans bonus
Weather in Buren and South Dakota predicts fair skies tonight with a warm trend by Tuesday. A massive telegram campaign by Veterans of Foreign Wars urges passage of the bonus payment bill to Washington, with petitions circulating and 11 cent contributions for costs. A rally at the K P hall features VFW leaders and a debate on the bonus. An auto fire on Dakota Avenue caused little damage. firemen extinguished a car blaze with Western Union service notes.
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Washington
Veterans of Foreign Wars
South Dakota
K. P. Hall
James R. Lowrie
Walter J. Bachman
I. G. Hzorn
George Longstaff
Leo A. Tommey
Irving R. Crawford
Hagen
E. K. Albert Mintunteed
Dakota Avenue
North
Western Union
Raymond Gormley Wins Region Title In Declamatory Contest
Raymond Gormley, an eighth grader from Hur on June high school, won the regional George Washington Bi centennial declamatory championship after early defeats. He will face state contenders next, having gained the judges unanimous approval in Mitchell Saturday.
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Huron Junie High School
George Washington
Raymond
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Machel Mitchell
George G. Bell
Mitchell
Prosecution To Tell Its Story In Massie Murder Trial
In Honolulu on April 11 the prosecution readies its witnesses as court moves into the second stage of the Massie murder trial. Public Prosecutor John C. Kelley aims to present circumstantial evidence linking 23 persons to the killing of Joseph Kahahawai and push for convictions of Thalia Massie’s husband Lieut. Thomas Massie, her mother Mrs. Fortescue, and two Navy men. The case, over second degree murder, could yield long prison terms. court sessions are limited to three years per day per defense leader Clarence Jarrow.
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Paradise
The
Pacific
John C. Kelley
Phan
Joseph Kahahawai
Thalia Massie
Kelley
Massie
Thomas H. Massie
Granville R. Fortescue
E. J. Lord
Albert ©. Jones
Clarence Jarrow
Jeader
Von Hindenburg Wins German Presidency by Large Margin
Berlin April 11 Field Marshal Paul Von Hindenburg is returned to the German presidency for seven years after a runoff in which he won about 19.36 million votes to Adolf Hitler’s 13.42 million. The tally also showed Thaemann 3.71 million and many invalid ballots. Bruening remains chancellor, awaiting Geneva talks and creditor negotiations as Germany seeks post election unity and stability.
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Adolf Hitler
Berlin
Paul von Hindenburg
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Heinrich Bruening
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Ty Matantio Precidant
Hamburg
Bremen
Theodore Duesterberg
Geneva
Germany
Lausalute
Senate orders broad probe of Farm Board and exchanges
Washington April 1 A Senate Agriculture Committee inquiry into all exchanges dealing in commodities under Farm Board jurisdiction was approved to include subsidiaries and officer salaries. The measure grants 25000 for the investigation and seeks the impact of stabilization operations and possible interference with the board.
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Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Norris
Nebraska
Republican
Congress
Bankers In Huron For Session Today
Members of the South Dakota Bankers association executive council and committeemen met in Huron today with Executive Manager George A. Starling to conduct routine business. Attendees include J. W. Bryant, T. M. Brisbine, Russell Bard, A. B. Cahatan, L. M. Larsen, J. BR. Coonrod, George C. Fallinwether, F. D. Greene, C. E. Barkl, W. H. Frei, J. C. Van Nice, M. Laughlin, W. W. Bassett, EA. Porter, M. F. Patton, among others from Mitchell, Woonsocket, Miller, Aberdeen and Wesington.
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Huron
South Dakota Bankers Association
George A. Starling
J. W. Bryant
Mitchell
T. M. Brisbine
Woonsocket
Russell Bard
Miller
A. B. Cahatan
L. M. Larscn
Wessington Springs
J. BR. Coonrod
Flandreau
George C. Fallinwe
State Red Cross Office Closed in Mitchell
The Mitchell Red Cross office serving South Dakota and Nebraska shut today after six months of operation begun last fall. Most workers will stay through the week to wind down affairs, with no new administration. Actions will go through the Midwestern headquarters in St. Louis. Albert Evans led the Mitchell office as it wraps up.
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Red Cross
South Dakota
Nebraskka
St. Louis
Albert Evans
Arbor Day Tree Drive Honors George Washington
Children in Central South Dakota prepare for Arbor Day April 2 by ordering trees to plant as a living memorial to George Washington. About 250 pupils in the Huron area have ordered trees, with green ash recommended for transplant safety and symbolic value. Teachers should submit requisition blanks with pupil names to register with the American Tree Planting Association and receive certificates. Each school will receive a large tree for a school planting day and students may take a tree home after planting.
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George Washington
Huron
Isacher
South Dakota
American Tree Planting Association
Washington
Sunshine State
Peter 15 Approves Washington Nomination For Nebraska Marshal
The senate judiciary committee reported favorably on Valentine J. Peters nomination to be United States marshal for Nebraska. Actress Ethel Barrymore Colt, daughter of Ethel Barrymore, was fined last night in Wilmington Delaware for speeding while hurrying to a rehearsal in Philadelphia.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Valentine J. Peter
United States
Nebraska
Wilmington
Del
Ethel Barrymore Colt
Ethel Barrymore
Philadelphis
New York Stock Exchange Chief Offers Full Senate Aid
Richard Whitney president of the New York Stock Exchange pledges complete cooperation with the Senate Banking Committee inquiry into the exchange. He denies bear raids and cites liquidation in American Telephone and Telegraph Public Service of New Jersey and Consolidated Gas of New York. The session opens a long delayed probe into the markets as curbs on short selling fail to stem declines and a government role is discussed.
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Richard Whitney
New York Stock Exchange
Senate
Banking Committee
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Capitol
Whitney
Walcott R. Conn
United States Steel
Exchange
American Telephone and Telegraph
Public Service of New Jersey
Consolidated Gas of
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Senate Banking Committee
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Hoover
Walcott
Conn
Ite
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One Meets Death In Plane Smashup
In San Francisco two air crashes leave one dead and a 24 year old woman pilot seriously injured. Joseph E. Green, 22, of Oakland, drowns after leaping from a navy reserve plane that failed to recover from a 1000 foot dive. Miss Afton Lewis sustains serious injuries when her plane collides with another at 2000 feet over the municipal airport. Ensign Frank Gill also jumps to safety. Green was a passenger on his plane. Faul San Martino piloted the other craft with two passengers, escaping injury.
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Joseph E. Green
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Cal
Clerk
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Naval Reserve
Afton Lewis
Green
Frank Gill
Gill
Greer
Lindbergh pays 50000 ransom as baby still missing
Hopewell April 11. Col Charles A Lindbergh confirms payment of 50000 in five ten and twenty dollar bills to ransom kidnapers for his stolen child. Serial numbers are with bankers nationwide and calls were made to Telegraph the treasurer of the United States if any bills surface. He notes an original ransom note identifying the kidnappers and says the goal remains the baby's safe return.
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Lindbergh
Charles A. Lindbergh
United States
Col. Lindbergh
Sourland Hills
Draement
Col Lindbergh
Daily News
Long Island Avization Country Club
Hicksville
L. 1
Ware Col. Lindbergh
Col
Henry Breckenridge
John Fogarty
John F. Condon
Jafsie
New York
Conden
Martha's Vineyard
Mass
Coast Guard
Runv
Norfolk
John H. Curtis
Cpl. Lindbergh
New York Daily News
The
Chicago Tribune
Detroit Mirror
Allied Newspapers
H. Norman Schwartzkopf
New Jersey State Police
Memory Expert Sought to Trace Lindbergh Ransom Notes
Banks in Huron seek a top memory expert to memorize a 57 page list of US currency notes needed to identify possible Lindbergh ransom money. The notes are all 1928 issue with Series of 1978 markings on some notes. Authorities warn the booklet does not confirm use by Lindbergh but presumes so.
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Huron
United States
Col. Lindbergh
Beadle County Delays Highway Program Action
Beadle county commissioners adjourned their April meeting without deciding on this year’s road program. Action is postponed to May to gauge available funds from motor vehicle licenses and other revenue. The county expects about 20,000 for maintenance, with total funds near 332,341.22 on April 1, down from March 1. A Wessington delegation seeks gravel on the county line road south of Wessington, and the board confirmed it as a priority once gravel crew starts.
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H. M. Pierce
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