Italy centers arms talks as Rome hosts key conference
Rome reports hope to ease European tension as final preparations begin for a British Italian conference this weekend. Mussolini signals Italy will drive the diplomacy with England and the United States, seeking a united front. London foresees possible cut in relations with Soviet Russia and an embargo on Russian goods amid a second bilateral crisis.
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Britain May Cease Trade With Soviets
Cleveland reports a wartime mood shift as bank reopenings spur business nationwide. About 12,000 financial houses reopened after a four day moratorium lift, lifting confidence and driving up wheat and cotton prices. Nearly 5,000 banks resumed under federal reserve and 7,500 under state authorization, signaling broad credit revival.
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Fixed-Date Easter Debated by Churches Council
The Federal Council of Churches researches fixed date Easter asking if move to a set date would reduce business and educational disruption. Denominational survey seeks stance on calendar reform and aligning Easter with Universal Christian Council of Life.
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New York
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Universal Kristian Council of Life
Stock Market Manipulation Report Cites Widespread Evils
Washington March 17 Evidence of widespread evils in the sale of securities was cited to the senate banking committee by former counsel William A Gray in a report urging careful consideration of corrective legislation The report notes pools market manipulation and use of traders to stabilize prices and says the matter is undoubtedly worthy of careful consideration
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Wheeling Mold and Foundry Won Tax Appeal
The Wheeling Mold and Foundry Company won its appeal before the U S board of tax appeals challenging an Internal Revenue Bureau assessment of 48077 dollars plus interest.
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United States Board of Tax Appeals
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Harriman Resigns From Harriman National Bank Post
New York March 17 Joseph W Harriman founder of Harriman National Bank resigns as chairman after being arrested Tuesday on a charge of making false entries in bank books. Board accepted the resignation.
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Joseph W. Harriman
Harriman National Bank
Shreve Found Guilty of Voluntary Manslaughter
Elkins March 17 A jury in circuit court finds Walter Shreve town sergeant of Mill Creek guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the January 7 shooting of Eugene Wamsley Mill Creek restaurant operator. The verdict yields a prison term of one to five years after Shreve testified he acted in self defense claiming Wamsley threatened him and reaching for a gun. The trial began Monday with Shreve’s defense.
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Grafton Fruit Market Saturday Specials List
Grafton fruit market advertises Baldwin apples first grade at 1.35 per 2 small bunches and green peas two pounds for 29 cents. Also green lima beans two pounds for 33 cents and carrots or beets two pounds for 33 cents. Tangerines per dozen, apples eight pounds for 25 cents. Also strawberries rhubarb eggplant neat radishes and more.
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Roosevelt seeks swift farm relief plan in Congress
President Roosevelt urged rapid passage of a sweeping farm relief program to combat low prices and overproduction. The plan would empower Secretary Lace to lease lands, regulate markets, and curb output with processors and producers to raise prices. It covers cotton, wheat, corn, hogs, cattle, sheep, rice, tobacco, milk and its products, with a processing tax to fund benefits.
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Suit Names Mills In Huge Legal Action
Andrew W Mel and other former government fiscal officers are named in a federal suit. David A Olson, acting as attorney in fact for the government, seeks 220 million dollars claiming foreign steamship companies failed to pay proper income taxes. Millis and Ballantine are accused of false statements to conceal tax matters.
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St Patrick's Day Recall Shows Ireland's Conversion Tale
A historical sketch credits St Patrick with spreading Christianity in Ireland after a legendary early life as a slave. The narrative cites his mission against Druids, alleged witchcraft claims, and the shamrock as a Trinity emblem, noting Ireland as a lone missionary success story whose seed of faith endures.
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Rampant Ohio river recedes as damage tops thousands
Wheeling reports the Ohio river cresting at 41.65 feet, the highest in 20 years. Police estimate flood damage at $100,000 as thousands on Wheeling Island remain marooned and stores close. Transportation crippled. recession slow and selective routes reopening. Nearby Cincinnati area braces for crest near 60 feet, with flood stage at 52. Route 21 near Marietta briefly opened amid invasion of the Muskingum confluence.
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Roosevelt weighs six week push for new deal session
President Roosevelt debates a continuous special session of Congress to push the new deal through quickly. He hopes to finish emergency measures in about six weeks after consulting Democratic leader Senator Robinson of Arkansas.
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Arkansas
Racing Bill Vetoed by West Virginia Governor
Governor Kump vetoed a bill to legalize horse racing in West Virginia. He called the measure unconstitutional because its title did not match the text. Sponsored by Senator Smith of Marion the bill would have legalized pari mutuel racing with a percent of gross receipts.
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Kump
West Virginia
Smith
D. Marion
Saturday Specials Fruit Bars and Pastry Assortment
Saturday specials list fruit bars two dozen pineapple and mince meat pies two for layer cakes pecan rolls dozen raisin bread loaf tea rolls dozen cinnamon rolls with caramel icing two dozen.
Senate Borders Beer Bill To 3.05 Percent And Wines
Washington March 17 The Senate passed a beer bill reducing the alcohol limit to 3.05 percent and legalizing 3.05 percent wine with 16 age restriction. House leaders expect a conference over 3.2 vs 3.05 content as wine provision sparks split. Proponents want House to disagree. wine producers prefer a separate light wine bill.
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Miss
Burns
Tennessee
Doughton
Ways and Means Committee
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New York
Rep. McCormack
Ed. To. Co
Coughton
Congress
Train Crash Kills 50 In Manchuria
In Mukden Manchuria March 17 a freight train rear ended a delayed passenger train between Chang chiatun and Supinkai. Fifty people died and more than seventy were injured. Most victims were Chinese with some Japanese.
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A B Corder Succumbs After Brief Illness
Adolphus B. Corder dies at his country home five miles west of Pruntytown on Route 50 at 2 30 am after a three week illness stemming from a nervous breakdown. He had been in Daytona Beach Florida with his wife during the winter and suffered a stroke two weeks ago before being taken home to his farm estate. He was born 77 years ago at Hacker's Creek Barbour county to James W. and Mary Corder.
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Niece Contesting Will Named in Linthicum Case
Baltimore March 17 notice filed in orphans court by Mrs Blanche L Crapp of St Louis. Crapp, a niece of the late Representative J Charles Linthicum who died October 5, announces her intention to contest the will.
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J. Charles Linthicum
Orphans’ Court
Blanche L. Crapp
St. Louis
One Thousand Miners to Be Hired in Oklahoma Missouri Area
About 1,000 men to be employed in lead and zinc mines reopening soon in the Oklahoma Missouri area. Work to start within the next few days as mining operations resume.
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Missouri
Memories Of Old Erin Play Opens St Patrick's Evening
An Andrews M E Church St Patrick's Day night program titled Memories Of Old Erin features Group S Ladies Aid hosting a performance Friday March 17 at 8 o'clock. Admission is 15 and 25 cents.
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