Roosevelt Dominates Pennsylvania Primary Vote
Philadelphia results show President Roosevelt leading Col. Breckenridge by a wide margin in the Democratic preferential primary. With 1,007 of 7,983 districts reported, Roosevelt had 180,804 to Breckenridge's 10,927. In Philadelphia, Roosevelt led 164,899 to 41,799 with many write-ins noted, while Borah and Landon trailed. Voters chose delegates to the national convention and supported other nominations in a subdued preprimary campaign.
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Pennsylvania
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Henry Breckenridge
Hattrne
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Boral
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Benttorad
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Koysoo
Fomer
Morbert Tivsver
Arthur Vandenburg
Michigan
Breckenridge
Borah
Dauphin County
Harrisburg
Breckenridgs
World News In Brief From Around The Globe
World news briefs cover a tax bill advancement in Congress the Georgia lynching fear campaign and motor crash tolls March. Presidential moves on Georgia primary votes Pennsylvania and Massachusetts electors casting ballots. Unemployment talks with Roper and chamber discuss job crisis. King Fuad I dies crown prince Farouk ascends throne. Rome reports troops in Africa. China sect terror in Grachewan province with 10 to 20 million affected.
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Domentica Washington
Boynton
Washington
Georgia
Pennsylvenia
Massachusetts
Rope
King of Egypt Dies and Boy Succeeds to Throne
Report from Caira Tryp notes the death of the aged monarch Farouk the first and the succession of a 16 year old prince. The regency is to govern for two years as the young king begins training at the royal military academy and preparations start for a formal coronation. The megstate dispatches Egypt’s response from London and mentions movements of the court and viceroy, with rail travel planned toMor raion.
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Sahara
Crowl Prinen Farouk
England
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Royal Military Academy
Raturn
Lan
Morraion
Peale Manor
Papes
President Roosevelt Addresses Flood Control Policy
President Roosevelt called for a coordinated flood control effort, urging federal and local governments to share costs through a pro rata funding approach. He endorsed the flood control bill and the Overton bill as Congress weighs nationwide river projects while considering a lower Mississippi program.
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Florida
Roosevelt
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Overton
Mississippi
Rivera and Harbors Congress
Girl of 8 Mayor for a Day Frees Prisoners in Jail
In Manta Barbara California on April 28 a National Youth Week program named Ann Dene Morrison eight year old temporary mayor freed three inmates at the city jail. The girl sought clemency for all detainees but the mayor advised limiting mercy to minors. Three men were released after proper signatures and backing.
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Calif
Ann Denecan Morrison
Telente
E. C
New fissure opens in Vesuvius crater and lava flow begins
Naples reports a new fissure near the cone of Vesuvius with fresh lava pouring into Hell Valley. Authorities say current lava flow does not threaten residents or crops, while experts monitor the situation for further activity. A separate report notes a sharp drop in Consolidated Cut Income for a major steel firm, and Socony-Vacuum Oil posts 1946 net income of 22.5 million dollars.
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Italy
Ihe Cone
Java
Hell Valley
Socony Report
New York
Socony-Vacuum Oil Company
Consolidated
Four Killed by Storms in Southwest Tornadoes
Tornadic winds swept through southwest Texas today killing four persons and injuring at least 12 as heavy rains soaked the state. Farmers and stockmen valued the rain in the millions, while damage extended into eastern Wharton County and nearby towns.
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Oklahoma
Louisiana
Wharton Coounty
Rockdale
Covay
Feiling
ML Ok
Heurton
Gov Holt Urges Caution After Auto Crashes
Gov Holt spoke on road safety citing the rising number of traffic accidents and death tolls. He urged drivers to slow down and drive thoughtfully, referencing patrols and past highway safety efforts to reduce fatalities.
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HOLT
Election Officials Strike Halts Pennsylvania Polls
Marieton Pennsylvania April 28 reports the Hudards Hatlatownahin Luverne county election board went on strike. polls remained closed as members refused to serve for 60 days. In Shoshone Idaho April 28 AP coverage notes prosecutor Helut advises farmers on neighbor dispute over bites from a person attacked by bugs.
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Plaction
Huibards
Hatlatownahin
Luverne County
Wnemhora
Guaplay
Shoshone
Idaho
Tfarlan
Welst
Benbuga
Roper urges business tax boost for relief and jobs
Secretary Roper told the U S Chamber that relief relies on business earnings and increased employment. He urged a broad plan to thin unemployment, with government and business cooperation and a shift toward mutual understanding to fund relief.
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Ropee
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
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Chamber
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Roper
White House
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Onjlag
Huntners
Steeking
Lee Tetinca
Tomas
Intermountain 10 Continued at Falls Amid Crisis
In Falls on April 28, Intermountain 10 began a new phase as the college board and Dr. Jann Bunch announced a fundraising drive to support a political territory expansion. Trustees convened a lengthy meeting and approved actions as a college building suffered earth shocks. King Fuad of Egypt is noted in a separate line of mourning proceedings.
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Ronthina
Monnin
Tilon College
Fireae
Just a Minute with Irvin and Corb in Palm Springs
Irvin S. Corb comments on police methods to test drunken drivers in Palm Springs California on April 28. He complains about modern sobriety tests and recalls an old local system of determining intoxication based on finger movement and breath. The piece humorously contrasts past and present approaches.
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Los Angeles
Otto Moore
Denver Jawyer
Congressional
Robert E. Clements
Townsend Old Age Pension Movement
Monta
Townsend
Washington
Janes Sun
Clomoenis
Alvora Renitet
Gclamonts
Francis
All Aga Pourion
Ain Contectione
Moore
Teatimany Wan
Palm Springs
Calif
Cleveland
New York
Nabilate
Sissie Fitgerald
Maine
Calahoose
Irvin S. Corb
Kissinger Reads of Kidnapping Case Instigator Parker
In a Brooklyn press conference detectives stated Harry Weiss admitted involvement in a kidnapping plot targeting Wendel. Billy Parker was named as instigator, with prosecutors detailing nefarious planning and a stated aim to mimic the Lindbergh crime. Witnesses described a train arrival and a Manhattan interview setting.
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York
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Peon Khan
Youngsioet
Billy Parker
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Myra Jilo Welva
Fuel
Magletrata
Joseph Goldskein
Brooklyn Inn
Cooghan
Madden
Welsa
Tallows Mo
Manhattan
Famine-Stricken China Endures Earthquake Toll
Chungking and Sichuan Province endure a double disaster with a massive earthquake and famine. Reports describe widespread hunger driving cannibalism, children sold by desperate parents, and army patrols across the countryside. Authorities face ruined crops, food shortages, and a multiyear relief challenge estimated in tens of millions in seed purchases and aid.
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Szeuhwan
Final Vote On The Act Due Today
Washington reports final action moved toward passage of an $803 million corporate tax revision. House Ways and Means members trimmed the measure amid fierce debate, with Democrats backing changes and Republicans largely silent. The bill appears to reach the Senate by tomorrow night as amendments continue.
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House
Mengers
Ways and Means
Senate
Safety Campaign Achieves Results in Chicago Area
The National Safety Council announced gains from a highway safety drive started by local groups. Deaths on the highways dropped 9 percent in the first quarter of 1935 vs 1934, with 7 500 deaths cited for January to March 1935. The campaign aims to cut highway deaths 4 per cent annually for five years, saving about 690 lives quarterly.
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Chicago
Apel
Dais Cimpakor
National Safety Cmunell
Forney Council
Monte Carlo Posts Worst Year On Record Losses
Monte Carlo reports 1936 as the worst year on record with a deficit exceeding 4,000,000 francs about 260,000 dollars. Stockholders were told at the annual meeting that patronage dropped and the International Lion Association faced reduced support.
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Monte Carlo
Monte Cartog
Nina
Holdara
Atena- Lion
Alleged Lotteries Barred From Mass
Washington April 26 Up It is reported that leadership figures including New York society leader and Alfred E Smith Jr were barred from the mail today by orders signed by Postmaster General Farley. The actions target the National Conference for Legaling Lotteries Inc of which Archimyn is president and the Anderson Blake Advertising Company linked to the younger Smith as president and counsel.
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Wre Olver Harriman
New York
Aoiety
Alfred F. Smith
Farley
Legilsing
Lotterlea, Inc
Aarcimyn
Andon Blakes Advertising Company
Silth
Vn Veo
Haile Selassie May Make Last Stand Before Capital
Infantries of Haile Selassie’s northern army reported nearing Addis Ababa. A motor column advanced 240 kilometers toward the capital, with two thirds of the road covered from Borsa. Rebels claimed expected fall of Addis Ababa unless resistance stiffens, as emperor’s forces prepare defensible hills. Refugee movements increase near the city outskirts.
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Borsa
Maliaus
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Ababa
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Beato
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