CLEAN-UP: FBI CRACKS TOP CRIME WAVE IN US HISTORY
The Grafton Sentinel discusses the FBI crackdown on bootleggers and gangsters after Prohibition repeal, praising federal agents for their expanded powers and success in arresting key criminals. It argues the era of crime era has ended and urges continued federal action against remaining conspirators and corrupt politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Thomas Robinson
Alice Stoll
Louisville
FBI
United States
America
G-men
Scotland Yard
Surete
Byrd Flags Big Firms in Roosevelts Tax Plan Flaws
Morgantown Post reports Senator Byrd of Virginia named 11 large corporations not paying federal taxes under the Roosevelt destroy-the-surplus program and 29 more would pay less than now. He argues the plan harms small businesses and workers by restricting their ability to meet payrolls and forcing layoffs.
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Morgantown Post
Senator Byrd
Virginia
Byrd
Virginia Democrat
STATE PRISON RELIEF: PARKERSBURG SENTINEL REPORTS CAMP PROGRAM
Warden McClintic says 600 to 0 convicts were placed in mountain county road building camps freeing 400 inmates from county jails. The plan reduces crowding at the penitentiary and relieves jail overcapacity. Federal prison industries board money for Moundsville remodeling and two new prisons is on hold.
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Parkersburg
McClintic
Federal Prison Industries Board
Moundsville
Begging the question about our success and the New Deal
The Philadelphia Inquirer quotes Mr. Roosevelt arguing that success is shown by comparing 1936 and 1932 financial pages. Critics question whether NRA and AAA drove gains, noting farm income rose 30 percent after price controls, despite slight price drops, and argue New Dealers claim credit for improved conditions amid agency closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Inquirer
Roosevelt
NRA
AAA
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Washington
Fire engulfs Shamrock club as dancer escapes blaze
A torch-wielding performer in a crowded Shamrock Club scene caused a fire when a toe struck a torch and torched draperies above. Flames spread rapidly to the ceiling as about 50 people were in the venue. dancer Betty Blossom was saved by firefighters.
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Betty Blossom
Washington Dispatch on Hoover and French Politics
Washington observers debate whether Hoover will bow out or press for another nomination. The piece also surveys a French Socialist government and the global arms race, noting bankers prefer stabilization and that rising armaments threaten relief funding.
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Leslie Eichel
Central Press
France
Tragic Fire In Downtown Club Causes Deadly Stampede
Chaos erupted as flames swept a low ceiling room during a club dance. Hats and cloaks created a crush toward a single exit, killing Miss Dickinson and injuring many while rescue efforts exposed boarded walls and blocked egress. Firemen fought the blaze amid screams and panic.
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Miss Blossom
Fred Wood
Miss Dickinson
Treasury Head Proposes Two New Corporate Tax Plans
The House bill would tax net corporate income up to 42 percent with graduated rates, replacing existing 4 to 15 percent bands. Advocates claim the program, with simplified schedules, aims to raise more revenue.
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Treasury
Wilma Plans Quick Flight From Wedding Pressures
Wilma révèle à Thora son désamour envers le mariage et son intention de s’enfuir bientôt avec Alec. Elles camouflent le projet et traînent les bijoux précieux sous supervision, tandis que Selwyn et Sherman sécurisent les objets et discutent d’un contact commercial à Londres.
Tax plan seeks higher levy on corporate income withheld
A proposed tax would impose up to 50 percent on the portion of corporate income withheld from dividends, with a $1,000 exemption for corporations earning $20,000. The scheme uses a graduated scale from two-sevenths of the first 14 percent of undistributed net income to one half of all over 45 percent, while another Senate plan from Chairman Harrison would set a flat 15 percent if more than 30 percent of a concern’s income is withheld.
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Harrison
Miss
Senate Committee
Short Notice Allows Rail Fare Increases
The interstate commerce commission authorized railroads to set new low passenger fares on five days notice instead of 30 to file inter-territorial rates by June 2. The order fixes fares at 3 cents a mile for Pullmans and 2 cents for coaches, becoming effective then.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Street Cars Stoned in Athens General Strike Disturbances
Athens May 13 strikers today stoned street cars and smashed windows on the Main streets during disturbances tied to the 24hour general strike called at midnight. The unrest reflects widespread labor action with clashes surfacing across the city.
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Athens
Famous Bridge Teacher Reveals Grand Slam Bidding
Contract bridge article reviews rigid slam bidding rules from early auction players who awarded large bonuses for seeing all slams and grand slams. It notes these methods formed before 1920, with broadening but no fundamental change, and presents a hand for experts to bid a grand slam without guesswork.
Bridge bidding and play lead to grand slam possibility
The excerpt describes a bridge auction where West shows clubs and diamonds and East reveals hearts. North signals two suits, and the analysis contends that the only potential losing trick lies in hearts. The narrative discusses possible distributions, grand slam likelihood, and declarer strategy based on West's reveals and East's heart bids.
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West
East
North
Declarer
North Bed
Firefighters battle three forest blazes in May incident
Civilian Conservation Corps officials report enrollees extinguished three forest fires in Parsons area. Limited readable text indicates two more fires doused, with continuing efforts to prevent further spread as crews respond to remote locations.
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Parsons
Civilian Conservation Corps
Address Planned Keysers May 13
Address planned at Keysers on May 13 lists R Ey Joseph as assistant to Edgar Hoover in the United States Department.
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Grafton Sentinel
Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
Latrobe Street
Grafton
W. Va
Grafton Printing Co
Howard B. Holt
James B. Holt
John B. Palmer
Mmedeaoee
Associated Press
National Advertising Representative
Michigan Avenue
A.B. Clayden, Inc
New York
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
Cal
Cass
Essary
Ata Glaan
Charles P. Stewart
Washington, D. C
Hoover
Palo Altonian
Hhe
California
Lkely
Mussolini
Arman
Arma
Great Britain
Charles Dullea
Wilma
Thora
Pat
Fair Acres
Wima
Agai
Aunt Dorothy
Dad
Alec
Donahue
Ho Wan
Thorn
Selwyn
Sherman Gordon
Sherm
Miss Dahl
Edmond
Marsh
Gordon
Wilmot
Pasa
London
Shepard
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