Political Refugees May Enter U S Blum Faces Opposition
Paris March 25 Premier Leon Blum failed to halt a wave of strikes inspired by his supporters. Strikers demanded concessions, while Blum drew back a plan to divert funds to a defense pool. Senators pressed for Blum to quit in favor of a national union government, but he declined. He announced a sweeping bill to reorganize France’s economy and finances to meet threats of war. Fear of labor turmoil and factory occupations worried defense ministries amid political tension.
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Labor in Britain condemns Chamberlain policy crisis
The National Council of Labor condemned Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain for cynicism in defending democracy. Labour leaders warned the government threatens peace, urged a League of Nations meeting over appeasement, and demanded an end to nonintervention in the Spanish war while signaling secrecy over union views on rearmament.
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Japanese claim drive on Chinese fronts with air battle
Shanghai dispatch reports Japan stating 20 Chinese fighters destroyed and 29 shot down in a fierce air battle over Fowelleh on the central front. Tokyo claims Chinese armada included Russian bombers and fighters with British made guns on late era planes. Chinese counterattacks reported in Shandong to check the offensive near Suchow junction of the Tientsin-Pulkow rail line.
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Cargill Grain Expelled for Trading Violations at Chicago
Chicago March 25 board of trade directors expelled the Cargill Grain company of Milton and three of its officials for violating September market rules. The board president said the verdict was unanimous, with two investigating committees charging the violations. Denver March 25 a 13 year old boy with brain stress was flown to a Denver hospital after a long ambulance and air journey from Sheridan Wyoming.
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Reorganization bill threatens democracy in U S says Thompson
Dorothy Thompson argues that the executive reorganization bill would expand presidential power over bureaus agencies and public corporations and curb congressional authority. She warns the measure could undermine democratic government and recalls global upheavals shaping U S debate.
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Hitler Defiant Tone Praises Unity as Austro-German Move
Adolf Hitler addressed about 15,000 East Prussians in Koenigsberg vowing to reclaim what Germany once possessed. He warned the world that Germany would act decisively on decisions affecting German populations, claiming the Reich would take justice into its own hands if needed. Goering travels toward Vienna as Hitler outlines a plebiscite tour ahead of union with Austria.
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Congressional inquiry into T V A to probe unfair tactics
Washington March 25 The Congressional inquiry demanded by Arthur E Morgan, removed man at the Tennessee Valley Authority, nears realization as the senate approves a probe by five senators and five representatives. President Roosevelt must approve before it begins. The investigation will cover charges including attempts to defraud the government in land purchases and alleged improper incentives to lure industries from the Tennessee Valley.
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Second Conviction of Butte Counterfeiter
March 25 The federal court here found Ralph B Adams guilty of possessing counterfeit quarters with intent to defraud. It marked a second conviction this week after Benjamin W Lake was found guilty Thursday. The trial revealed counterfeits were used in slot machines as Judge James J Baldwin denounced gambling vices.
Carroll College Wins State Debate Tourney
Carroll College captured first place in the second annual Montana college debate tourney held yesterday afternoon. Carroll won seven of ten debates while four other colleges tied for second with four victories. Final matches were cancelled as no team held uncontested first place. Carroll’s Edward Corto Hob Spratt Emmet ONeill led the champions. other finalists included Mine’s John Coldwater Walter Vanaman and several tie contenders from Polytech Intermountain Montana University and North Montana college.
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Ten Dead and Forty Hurt in New Zealand Wreck
Ten persons were killed and four injured when an excursion express collided with another passenger train at Ratana, Wellington, on Saturday. The express was carrying travelers to New Plymouth for a holiday weekend.
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Spanish Insurgent Advance Push Seizes Bujaraloz Airport
Franco's forces capture Bujaraloz on the Barcelona highway as government troops retreat. Forces include 40,000 Italians 60,000 Moors 10,000 Germans with Portuguese Romanians and Hungarians aiding. Stock markets tumble to three year lows in New York amid March selling gale driven declines.
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Hapsburg Duke in Nazis Hands Amid Austrian Purge
A damaged 1914 era clipping portrays Duke Maximilian of Habsburg and his brother Ernest briefly detained as Nazis tighten control in Austria. The two princes, sons of an Archduke linked to the Sarajevo assassination, are among prominent monarchists reported restrained during the purge.
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United States and Japan Reach Fisheries Pact in Alaska Waters
Washington and Tokyo announced a limited accord ending a near clash over salmon fishing in Alaskan waters. Japan pledged to suspend new licenses, conduct a three year salmon survey beginning 1936, and cooperate to halt violations. The US and Japan will monitor activities closely while enforcing limits. Separately, sources said Japan plans oil imports from private Mexican firms, totaling about 500 million gallons annually, with possible pipeline and harbor work assistance.
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Senate approves Wheeler measure on workers compensation
Washington March 25 AP The senate passed a bill from Senator Wheeler providing that all employers entering government contracts must provide workers compensation insurance for employees on such jobs. Mooney shows improvement at San Quentin hospital. discharge predicted by Sunday. Indian sports report Paul Branchein denies wife non support charges and quips she gained 60 pounds since marriage.
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Roosevelt expands refugee relief to cover all oppressed groups
President Roosevelt broadened America’s refugee relief to include all races and creeds within existing quotas. He cited Jews in Germany and Austria and noted aid could extend to Catholics Protestants and others across Europe and Russia. He spoke at Warm Springs about a private funding plan under Hull’s proposal with no new U.S. legislation needed.
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Convict About To Die In Ohio Electric Chair
Everett Jones, 83 years old, was executed in the electric chair in Columbus Ohio after being convicted of killing Jeffersonville pool hall owner Robert Lindsey during a July Fourth holdup. Before his death he read a long statement denouncing prisons and calling for humane penology. Premier Mussolini pledged to safeguard Trieste’s interests amid European economic strain from the Austria Germany union.
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American oil tank cars seized by Mexican authorities
In Juarez yards near the border city of El Paso reports say seventy railroad tank cars owned by United States interests are under Mexican government control amid shortages of oil and gas in northern Mexico. E H Todd of Standard Oil notes the cars were loaned to United Tank Ling express and others, with the Mexican authorities acting under government orders.
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