Defence of President by Farley at St Louis rally
Postmaster General James A Varley defended the Roosevelt administration saying government credit aided business and industry saving prosperity. Farley praised the policy as wise and noted the push to keep government in business to bolster banks insurers and mortgage firms while critics push for retrenchment. He argued the nation cannot exit business quickly and highlighted the era as a period of major forward steps though opponents seek to blame New Deal policies.
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Roosevelt
the Nations
Leaat
Farley
Walting
Uncle Sam
Winaneg Corporation
USA
Inliigadx
World News In Brief From Dome to Senate Roadblock
Washington action stalls funding as Donesite and Fiaring pass the house and return to the Senate for amendment. Senator Vandenberg demands congressional approval before money is appropriated. Reports from Mangum Oklahoma describe a posse guarding a black man accused of injuring a white girl and her mother. Los Angeles notes fear of home clock slayings and Madrid dispatches speak of political prisoners in a tense Northern front.
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Senate
Vandenberg
Jamon A. Earry
Hoosevelt
Mihtapan
No Second Reprieve Sought for Hauptmann
Trenton February 21 AP A broad national appeal urged clergy to aid Bruno Hauptmann as a second reprieve drew no signal from the governor within 24 hours. The Rev John Mathiesen, Hauptmanns spiritual adviser, urged religious leaders to seek mercy for the condemned man as Gov Herold G Yottman stood firm against a further reprieve. The case stirred church leaders in New York where the United Lutheran Church president commented on the governor’s decision. Continued on Page 2.
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Bruno
Tronton
Butheran
Remo Weh
Maupin
Eafly
John Matthesen
Tita Toa
Clersy
Eivie
Thia Cimain
Herold G. Yottman
Agai
Wbin
Mathiesen
New York
Frederick St. Knewbel
United Lutheran Church
Aseria
Trenton Vlergemans
Henry Ford Named In Ohio Republican Presidential Poll
Four new names entered a Republican presidential poll in Columbus Ohio on February 21 including Henry Ford. Gov Allm Lindon of Kansas held a strong lead while Yale tabulators declined to say if Ford received more than one vote. Other suggested candidates included Carrington T Marshall Gerald Nye and George Horace Korimer. Mrs Calvin Coolidge widow of the late president laughed when told her name was on the poll but said she was not interested in politics and would not consider running.
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Onto
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All M. Lindon
Kansas
Yale
Lny
Mord
Carrington T. Marshell
Ohio
Gerald Nye
North Dakota
George Horace Korimer
Saturday Evening Post
Calvin Coolidge
London
German court sentences American to two years in prison
In Munich a Nast court jailed Charles Nisselbeck, naturalized American, for two years on an attempted high treason charge. He faced nine months bail previously. his wife showed distress. Prosecution urged longer confinement due to alleged links with Otto Strasser. Defense claimed he was an agent of the dissolved Steel Helmets and posed no overthrow threat. Alfons Wartmann got nine months for aiding Nisselbeck. Rudolf Kanzler was acquitted.
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Munich
Germany
Charles Niscotbeck
Nieselbeck
States witnesses may be prosecuted in Lindbergh case
Gov Harold G Holtman met for an hour in Tranton with Prosecutor Anthony M Haueh Jr and C Lloyd Fisher to discuss perjury accusations against two state witnesses in the Hauptmann kidnapping trial in Wilmington.
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Harold G. Holtman
Anthony M. Haueh, Jr
Wunterdon County
C. Lloyd Fisher
Richard Hauptmann
Nanptmann
Wremington
McAdoo Wins California Delegates Clash in Roosevelt Plan
California political struggle intensifies as Senator William Gibbs McAdoo defeats EPIC challenges to the Roosevelt slate. EPIC demanded 30 of 48 delegates be ousted, threatening an independent ticket. Olsen calls the delegation list unsatisfactory amid ongoing State primary tensions and party divisions.
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Fel
William Gibbs McAdoo
California
Golden State
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Niy
Los Angeles
Antbert T. Olsen
Roosevelt
Social Masses Party Gains Momentum in Japan Elections
Returns from Japan's general election show the Social Masses Party lagging behind the two major blocs but poised to potentially hold the balance of power in the new house. The party, aligned with opposition to militarist rule, faces uncertain impact amid mixed results and strong government ties.
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Tokyo
House of Representatives
Shakal Lalshuto
Social Masses
Thingeilo
Kotsuka Akada
Selyhical
Baltimore Fire on Nitrate Ship Kills One Fireman
Firefighters battled a blaze aboard the nitrate-laden steamer Gisla in Baltimore. A fireman died and several were injured as explosions shook the ship after flames broke out near the dock. Tugs failed to move the vessel and water spray halted the spread of the fire.
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Gisla
New Deal Farm Bill Passes House Amid Debate on Aids
The House approved the $500 million AAA substitute amid party-line votes and limited amendments. Leaders predict quick reconciliation with the Senate to move the measure toward the White House. A dairy bloc failed to push a land-withdrawal provision, while a key consumer protection amendment passed by voice vote.
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House
Senate
White House
Representative McCurmagh
D., Mass
Sulky Ziggy Nearly Disrupts Big Expo
San Diego Cal Feb 24 Ziggy four ton elephant owned by a wizard threatened to disrupt the exposition. Ziggy broke loose during the night from his ankle-stoke in the children s circus. A general alarm was broadcast. Attendants had four hours to find the animal before gates opened. He was located in Balboa park in time for the show. Hecker led the search after Ziggy disappeared. Becker said he would not punish Ziggy noting the pet s sulk came from missing him.
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Cal
Ziggy
Balboa ‘Park
Zigey
Charles Becker
Hecker
Johnny Winters
Captain Becker
Supreme Court Hears Guffey Act Challenge on Coal Powers
Washington reports four brief contending Congress cannot regulate bituminous coal production or intrastate sale under the commerce or taxation clauses, argued today in the Supreme Court by Kentucky coal companies challenging the Guffey act. In Charleston a nanny goat birth and a Chester white sow litter of 19 are noted as local curiosities with Morrison returns.
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Congress
Supreme Court
Kentucky Coal Companies
Charleston
Robert Cobble
Morrison, Til
A. K. Gooden- Tough
Kidnapping laws and the longer view
Irvine Cobb criticizes the rush to enact severe kidnapping laws after the Lindbergh case. He notes the fear and public demand for harsh penalties and questions how many offenders have actually been executed under these laws, implying laws exist without consistent enforcement.
Fifteen Horses Named for Los Angeles Race Today
A field of fifteen horses is set for the Santa Anita handicap with Discovery Top Row Time Supply and Whopper among four leading favorites. Heavy track conditions expected but late forecasts suggest key contenders may still push for the $100,000 added race. Singing Wood and Azucar also receive attention as possible long shots or rain movers.
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Santa Anita
Statters
Discovery
Top Row
Time Supply
Whopper
Singing Wood
Azucar
Rosemont
Preeminent
Tick On
Oriel Cross
Pompey’s Pillar
Riskwlus
Howard
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
A. A. Baroni
F. A. Cafreand
Hal P. Headley
John Hay Whitney
Priest Found Dead Aboard Eastbound Train
Winslow Arizona February 21 The Rev Father J J McMahon was found shot to death on the floor of a washroom aboard an eastbound train. A note requested notifying his father J T McMahon at Erle Pp was found with the body by a porter after the train arrived. Authorities investigated the slaying as a possible crime of passion or dispute.
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Winslow
Ariz
J. J. McMahon
Porter
J.T McMahon
Erle
Industrials After AF of L Council Clash Vows Continue
John L. Lewis from the Committee for Industrial Organization told William Green that it would keep operating despite the AF of L executive council's demand for dissolution. The dispute centers on whether mass production workers should be organized by industry or by craft, with industrial unionists seeking to unite unorganized workers under industrial banners.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
William Green
A. F. of L
Lewis
Scrappy
United Mine Workers
A .F. of L. Executive Council
Mian
General Amnesty Declared in Spain Amid Riots
Madrid reports show the permanent parliamentary commission granting immediate amnesty to political prisoners as martial law tightens controls after leftist victories. Civil guards and troops quell gatherings, tear down red flags, and violence leaves 27 dead in Bollullos Del Condado.
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Madrid
Spain
Azanany
Bollulios del Condado
Heulys
Vigilantes in California Seek Poisoner of Canines
Hollywood Calif Feb 21 A dog poisoner whose work has claimed many animal lives for movie stors and other residents of the Laurel Canyon district triggers a vigilante committee. Ralph Forbes Charles Chick Chandler and John Carroll join the group as residents organize night watches to protect their homes with armed volunteers patrolling the area.
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Cali
Laurel Canyon
Quiet Mountain Glen
Ralph Forbes
Charlas “Chick” Chandler
John Carrol
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