Chamberlain Urges World Defense Pact Against Aggression
British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain urged the world to form a defensive alliance with Britain to safeguard the independence of all threatened states. He warned Germany’s expansionist aims threaten peace and said Britain seeks only to preserve independence while welcoming cooperation with any government opposing aggression.
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Britain
Germany
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Woman and Son Held in Murder Of Pueblo Man
Mrs Gladya Davis and her son Troy Davis face charges in the death of Fred H Wickman 84 a Lay Antins boxplta victim. Wickman died from a fractured jaw and the loss of six teeth after an assault in the Davis home. The son denies his mother's claim that Wickman was beaten by him while Davis seeks to testify at the inquest. The defense notes Wickman may have fallen from bed in a drunken slumber during the incident.
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President Signs 858 Million Army Air Defense Bill
Warm Springs Ga AIN reports President Maascrede signed an emergency bill totaling 858 million dollars for Army air defense and related reorganization measures. Congress approved two major acts tied to military rearmament and Navy price supports, with details on funding for Army plants, defense programs and canal security.
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Commodity Credit Corporation
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Whisky Jury Had Not Sufficient to Set Aside Verdict
New Orleans April 3. The Louisiana Supreme Court ruled a jury that drank five pints of whisky in five days might reach a sober verdict. The panel reportedly consumed the alcohol over four days among 133 men yet was not deemed intoxicated. The court still set aside the verdict on other grounds that the judge improperly admitted testimony about alleged lying statements.
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New Orleans
Jlouisiana Superetten
Manolaugheter
Charles Carruth
Charles A. Oneiwadd
Maida
Fred
Lebrun's bid for France presidency announced again
President Lebrun confirms he will run for a second term as France's leader amid urgent calls from national leaders. The move positions him as the second- ever French head of state to seek re election, with rival candidates Fernand Rode and Senator Justin Godart initially seen as minor threats while others delay declarations.
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Record speed of light plane set in transcontinental flight
From Osark April 3 a pilot identified as Bunch from Robertson, Mo, left Burbank California and completed a transcontinental flight in 25 hours 26 minutes, breaking a previous mark of 30 hours 37 minutes set by John W. Jones. The craft had a 90 horsepower Lambert engine.
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Survey of Credit Needs of Small Businessmen
The Securities Commission announced a nationwide survey of the credit needs of small businessmen to be conducted on behalf of the monopoly investigating committee in cooperation with the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce. Commissioner Jerome N. Frank said the study would take at least eight weeks to collect data and considerably longer to complete, with conclusions unlikely for action in the near term.
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Hall Pins German Trade Fault On U S Policy
Secretary of State Hall rebutted Walther Funk's charge of U S policy impact, arguing Germany’s barter system disrupts world markets and that German tariffs and practices undercut American law and free trade. The speech, part of a weeklong tour, contends Germany bears responsibility for its own economic failures.
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Young mountain climber dies in New York ascent
A 20 year old climber from New York City perished atop a 100 foot cliff near Wear Point. Irving N. Petey and companion were climbing when a fall or rope snag caused a fatal incident. Rescue crews noted the rope looped around Pelgin's neck before he vanished from view. The other climber laid low under a ledge until help arrived. Police quoted responders on the sequence of events and rope deployment.
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New York City
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Felgin
Aloch
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Chicago voters set to decide mayor in high turnout race
Chicago faces the year's first major election with a predicted turnout over 1.3 million. Mayor Edward J. Kelly, longtime Democrat, faces former U S District Attorney David J. Groves, a Republican noted for his past wartime roles. Analysts expect the outcome to shape the 1940 political landscape.
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Orpauredlton
U. S
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P. A. Nash
National Committee
Effort Noted in Senate For Relief Funds Compromise
Washington April 5 A move seeks a $100 million relief appropriation as a compromise to the president's $150 million request. The plan follows a committee vote against the higher figure and aims to reassure funding while preventing further HR measures. Some senators push for the larger amount, context tied to the fiscal year and February to June authorization.
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House panel approves two year extension of stabilization powers
House coinage committee votes 9 to 1 to extend the Treasury stabilization fund of 2 billion dollars for two more years and renew the president’s authority to devalue the dollar and buy silver. Morgenthau defends devaluation as defense against armed attack and measures to protect American interests. If not extended, the powers expire near June 10, amid GOP criticism of silver and devaluation provisions.
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Shellady Re-Elected AES SID Hitler Move Brings Howl
Berlin reports Nazi spokesmen quick to counter Prime Minister Chamberlain on defense promises noting Britain aims at a new war. They claim self defense is on Germany’s side and warn against foreign influence powers. Poland and Romania relations spoken of with caution as Hitler’s latest moves draw international scrutiny.
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London
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Victor Runs Up 83 Vote Margin In Helena City Race
Helena voters returned Among M. Shellady to the city council with an 83 vote margin, 1818 to 1735, defeating Tobin. In another district, Rudolph Gvar was elected mayor of East Helena over incumbent Eric Meath, 208 to 178.
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M. Shellady
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Tn Kost Helena
Manet Lateva
Rudolph Gvar
Eric Meath
East Helens
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W. J. Pecan
Fifth Montana Bituminous Conference Set for Sun Valley
The Fifth Montana Bituminous Conference, a gathering of highway specialists, will meet at Sun Valley near September 16 1914 to study road surfacing and future planning. Attendees include engineers from Montana and Canada with national authorities coordinating research and material submissions for later review.
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Hosiery Company Awarded 237000 in Strike Loss
Tulladelphia April 3 A federal court awarded 237210 to the Anex Hosiery Company in a sit down strike damage case. Branch 3 of the American Federation of Hosiery Workers and president William Leader were found partially liable. Judge Kirkpatrick trebled the verdict under Sherman Antitrust law, setting maximum damages at about 494,676.97 to 503,724.01 under the changes.
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Fedoyat Vouc
Anex
Iorlery Workers
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Anes Company
Ils Sbip
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Kirkpatrick
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Anign
Wig Philadelpia
Passover Celebrations in Jerusalem Amid Security
Jerusalem marks Passover with large crowds and security at the Western Wall. Jewish worshippers gathered for prayers and peace as guards patrolled the old city to protect the event and celebrate the ancient festival.
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Goldfish Gulping Becomes Collegiate Sport
IL Base, Texas, April 1 AP News report describes a quirky college contest titled goldfish gulping. Tesay College faces New Mosiew State College in a stunt meet led by Orther Mrryer and Willie Howart. A humorous challenge follows as teams attempt to top a prior record, with Foxafott of New Mostco State offering a condition about paying for the fish.
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L. J. Anders Named Mayor in Townsend Election
Townsend voters elected grocery store owner L. J. Anders mayor, defeating Alec Thibert 272 to 16 as incumbent Mayor J. B. Walterm was not a candidate. Voter turnout reached 987 of 562 registered. Aldermen by wards showed McCormick 145 Zobrack 123 Ednas 57 in first ward. Schroiper aa Drishin 56 and Cerl in second ward. third ward nominees Storrett and Foster opposed. Officials expect a second ward contest to settle later.
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J. A. Anders
Siord Ower
Alec Thibert
J. B. Waltern
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A. G. McCormick
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Jess Ednas
Henry Schroiper
Roy Drishin
Joan Cerl
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Court Martial Opens for Loyalist Supporters in Spain
A primary court martial began at Colmenar Viejo with trials of loyalist supporters linked to civil war killings. About 30,000 people were said to be known to have been killed during the war, with 4,000 prisoners in Madrid jails. Police reorganizations and Falangist removals marked a shifting security scene as loyalist trials progress.
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Colmenar Viejo
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Vadenela
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Eduardo Rordan
Risdan
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Qivil
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