Madrid battles subdue reds as Miaja holds line
In Madrid a brutal street fight within the siege continues as Spanish republicans claim the revolt is broken. General Miaja, defending amid a coup aftermath, reports that communist forces have been routed or captured except for a few officers at large. Local pockets remain tense on city outskirts.
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Madrid
Republican Defense Council
Jane Miass
Ne Councilhat
Juan Segui
Segime
MiaJa
Osnocimida
daWo
Los Angeles Man Convicted of Axe Slaying of Wife
Virgite Spinelli, 59, employed bonibacky, convicted of first degree murder in the killing of his wife Rose in Los Angeles. Jury did not recommend life. death penalty mandated unless insanity finding. Spinelli testified he killed after a quarrel, claimed wife struck him, body dismembered and burned in an incinerator.
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Lira
Angeles
Virgite Spivelli
Uwo
Bonibiack
RB Superior Court
Rose
Jas
Spinelli
Hia
Hopkins Pledges New Recovery Measures in Roosevelts Plan
Hopkins pledges administration recovery steps as Roosevelt discusses tax reform with treasury officials and names a new budget director. He frames tax reform as central to recovery while White House talks outline possibly impactful legislation. Harold Smith, named budget director, previously Michigan budget chief, faces scrutiny over past deficits and spending controls.
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Washington
Hopkins
Roosevelt
Treasury
White House
Prevident
Secretary of the Treasury
Morgenthau
John W. Hanes
Hanes
Wall Street
Gine
Harold BD. Smith
Michigan
Federal Post
Smith
Barricades Erected for Huge Coronation Crowd in Vatican
Barricades line St. Peters square as 290000+ ticket requests surge for Pope Pius XII coronation. Crowds mass at dawn, with a five hour ceremony featuring cardinals bishops and three American prelates, including Mundelein, Dougherty, and O Connell, arriving in Rome to witness the event.
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Nanecan
Chuy
St. Peirr'n Square
Ps XII
Vatican
Rowe
Maby
Nefara
Gregorian
Holy Father
Genrie W. Mundelein
Chicago
Dennin Dougherty
Philadelphia
Wiliam MH. O'Connull
Boston
United States
Rome
Alocesan
Rishons
Joseph EB. McCarthy
Portland
Maine
Moses B. Kiley
Trenton, N. J
Daniel F. Desmond
Atesaedria, Ta
Senate to start hearings on neutrality act changes
Washington March 8 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will begin hearings tonight on proposals to amend the neutrality act as President Roosevelt voiced dissatisfaction and Sen. Pittman said no specific proposals would be made yet. Senator Barkley and others echoed concerns as navy harbor upgrade needs for Guam were pressed and defense funding faced reconciliation between Senate and House measures.
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Benatar Lawin
Croton
Lewis
Roanevals
Tonteranca
Bave
Barkley
Navy
Pacific
Guam
Bors
Arthur Hepburn
Eenate Naval Tre
Far East
House
Counterfeit Money Ring Tied to Ohio Prison
Columbus prison officials disclosed a counterfeit money operation within the Ohio facility. Warden Amrine reported about 900 bogus dimes recovered from a ten thousand year old sounding phrase and sought FBI help to trace the counterfeit. The probe led to the suspension of Deputy Warden Ware don James Woodard and five guards amid alarms of gambling and narcotics smuggling inside the prison.
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Columbus
Ohia
March
Amrine
John Murphy
Secret Service
Waredon
James Woodard
Amrtor
Atate
Corractions
Charlon L. Sherwood
Atution
Mine Promoter Is Indicted on Fraud Charges
A federal fraud jury indicted Edmond Bronson, two corporations, and associates for a suspected half million dollar securities scheme. The case cites mail fraud and 1923 securities laws violations, conspiracy, and sale of Ragged copper stock with potential penalties up to nine years and $83,000 fines. Coronado Development Corp and Weatherbest Process Corp are named in the indictment.
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New York
Edmond 8. Bronson
Coronado Development Corp
Telaware
Weatherbest Process Corp
Ambassador leaves for new post after service in Peru
The United States announces that its ambassador to the Soviet Union has completed yex service and departs for a new post. The former envoy to Peru moves to a different diplomatic assignment, marking a transition in U.S. foreign representation.
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Peru
British minister vows army ready for quick continental service
London reports War Minister Lenin Horelsolisha outlined a preparedness plan to expand and equip the Army for immediate European service at outbreak of war. He stressed solidarity with Italy and France, and that Britain’s wartime contribution would be decisive, not halfhearted. Berlin dismissed the talk as unfounded, while Germany warned against territorial demands as press coverage described a broader preparedness strategy across British imperial forces.
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London
Marsha
UM Wari
Lenin Horelsolisha
Addie Hite
Germany
Alan
Druggist Fails to Find Pencil After Looted Money Found
A druggist at a local shop dropped his pencil and searched the floor for it. He did not find the pencil but uncovered a bag of $165 hidden under his safe, reportedly loot from the previous week.
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Ivory
Maren
Apy Bulan Bhook
Mnura
Inok
Aida
Casual Remark Leads to Fatal Beating of Man
A Benton County rancher, Brenport, was killed after an argument with Hloyd Werty Smtr. Deputy Shere teed Wearn said Smith attacked Waringloyer following a dispute about weather. The case escalated with a fatal beating as witnesses reported the confrontation near the Grove area.
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Brenport Rancher
Shere Teed Wearn
Wossl
Smith
Lewweather
Waringloyer
Unconcerned Widow Faces Murder Charge After Auto Crash
Norwalk Ohio March 28. Mrs Coletta Schiett 28 slender widow accused of helping run down and kill her husband Earl J Schiett 29 a factory foreman. Prosecutor says she drove Hastings car and that life insurance policies were discussed in Hastings presence. Hastings arrested and indicted for premeditated murder with her. Mrs Schiett’s mother says daughter not worried and confident of vindication. Death penalty possible on conviction.
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Norwalk
Ohio
Coletta Schiett
Donna Jean
Fitet de Breg
Harold Hastings
Hes
Hila
Healings
Mra. Senlett
Mra
Riaxhol
Acogl Ag
Hastings
Earl J. Sehiett
Ding
Wits
Rex Wroacy
Anserting Mra
Nolley
Campaign nearing goal for Chamber drive in Hy Journey
The Fant Chante Gileh expedition drives funds to support the Chamber of Commerce with 815,000 goat bi sight and broader support. The plan targets 310,000 for general committee work and 5,000 for special projects including a Diamond exhibit, set for mid July. Jubilee insurance underpins workers as volunteers push to attract visitors from other states and boost membership from 120 to about 175 contributors.
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Mhreville Helena
Chamber
Chamber of Conmnearce
Viamond
Telus
Banks in Britain Put $25,000,000 Into China Fund
Banks in Britain pipeline a £20,000,000 China fund with about half from two major British banks. Report notes British investment amid broader tensions as China, Japan, and the United States discuss currency and trade policies. The article references the yuan in North China, the Federal Reserve notes, and fears of Japanese expansion affecting repayment and military spending.
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Britain
China
Tendon
Maren
John Bluon
Britten
Crandao
Agulogt x
Airohn
Frederick Fol Rellenger
United States
John
Federal Reserve Bank
Japan
Poling
There Was Fire In Both Houses So All Is Even
In AKansnn March 3, neighbors warned of fires in two homes as Mrs Newell and Mrs Martin reported blazes. Firemen responded and extinguished both blazes with no injuries or major damage noted despite the oven incident.
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Akansnn Cay
Thorn
Mra. P. BE. Newell
Mra. Raward W. Martin
Fard
Pio
Nowell Wan
Mr. Martio
Richberg Makes Progress in Oil Case in Mexico
A meeting in Whlebbeth between Ameren and Mexican officials yielded a general view of progress on the oil dispute. The government aims to control its own resources while seeking cooperation with international partners to advance Mexican needs and welfare. De Valera arrived in London en route to the Pope’s coronation in Rome.
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Richberg
Mexico
Til
Donald We
Lotereats
Gagan Cartenan
Whlebbeth
Tciberg
Donicatte
Cardenas
DE Valera
London
Tanduo
Pe Valera
Ireland
Hirre Intay
Piue Xit
Ramo
Move to Restrict Plan Loses in House Vote
Washington, March. A bill granting the president power to reorganize the executive branch passed the House 246 to 153 and moves to the Senate. Democratic leaders defeated a Republican bid to require congressional approval within 60 days for any presidential order. The measure, heavily amended, limits presidential control and faced charges it would make the president a dictator.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Congress
Steed I
Bolt
MUBL
Gielulor
Ickes May Buy New Auto If Cost Under 1800
Washington dispatch reports Interior Secretary Ickes won House committee approval for a new automobile not to exceed 1800 dollars. The measure, part of the Interior Department's budget for the next fiscal year, awaits House and Senate approval. Ickes argued the limit would not yield a suitable car and that the move could limit competition, noting past purchases fell from about 4500 to 2600 dollars and predicting buying four cars from a single company if needed.
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Washington
House
Interior Department
Senate
HK. Burlew
Interior
Ieken
AFL Seeks Study of AFL CLO Merger Proposal
The American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Labor Organization agreed to study a merger proposal from the CLO aiming to unite major labor groups into a single movement. AFL and CLO negotiators plan further talks in New York after meeting in Washington, amid tensions over labor strategy and prior political disputes.
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Federation OF Labor
C.lo
Washington
March
American Federation of Labor
Maor
A.f.t
1.C
A.P.L. Hexodalora
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