Beer report as beer bill faces senate committee
Conflicting views on legalizing beer were presented to the senate today as the manufactures committee reported adversely a bill to permit manufacture of 1 percent brew. The proceedings showed division among senators over enforcement and potential effects. The debate highlighted opposition from Watel Hagore and others, with doctors and local officials weighing in on public sentiment and safety concerns.
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Washington
Senate
Swuotoy
Merger of Copper Companies Coming
New York reports Nevada Consolidated Copper plans a merger with Kennecott, exchanging stock for two shares of Nevada Consolidated per Kennecott share. Stephen Rett, president, notes the deal values Nevada Consolidated at over 84 million dollars in cash and marketable securities. Utah Copper holds about 1 percent of Nevada Consolidated, with Kennecott retaining a large stake.
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New York
Mae
Cy Wirreariv Stockhitlerse
Alpha Nevada
WAP
Eeteradt Aimost
Kenneciee
Dlopner
Sluares
Nevada
Mennecnt
Stephen Ret
Saad
Nevada Consolidated
Stork
Utah Copper Company
Wiifelt Antity
Kennecott
Guards Target Texas Oil Theft Ring, Suits Spill Details
A clearest read shows a Texas theft case involving oil estimates and large sums of money. Washington officials allege national guardsmen aided by purses of funds and evidence pointing to a complex scheme.
Bishops of Methodist Church for Dry Laws
Atlantic City May 3 A statement from the Methodist Episcopal conference urges stronger prohibition support and a reconstruction of labor industry relations. Bishop William F Anderson reads a message condemning capital labor clashes and warning that continued capital resistance risks upheaval and destruction of existing social order.
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Bishops OF
Methodist Church
Whaleam A
Atlantic City
Bighop
William F. Anderson
Baston
First Montana wool shipment leaves Kalispell today
The first Montana wool shipment in three years is dispatched from Kalispell. The lot, about 3 000 fleeces of high quality, will be marketed by the National Wool Marketing corpora tion with secretary Stebbins and appraiser Miss May Stebbins guiding the western pit operations.
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Kalispell
Hayes
Tony
Great Northern
Dhe
Sadlotael Wael Mare Seting Corporation
Basten
Douglas and White Sheep Company
Flathead County
Minmay Stebbins
Wonlgrays
Masoelahom
Shashag
Easiey Chan
National Worl Marketing Corporatan
Vielona
Rostan
Stebbing
Chiewga
Cor
Shetty Emery
National
Gren Corporation
Hale
Shiney Outlaw
Ie Santry Moines
Ge Graty Corporation
Hunffoo
Mey Revelying
Narticultural Marketing Act
Une
War Department approves state guard encampment dates
Col. Mrasties HR Voluine, acting general, received word from Washington that the camps recommended for the Menten National Guard encampment at Dua Mrickson from June 29 to June 26 have been approved. A year ago about LLatticrrs and men were oncamped. The unit limits to 1,209 officers and men. Colonel Willamatie Heven will attend next month from 29 state guard companies.
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Col. Mrasties HR Voluine
Aioe
Weabington
Cattes
Menten
National Guards
Doctor Sought After Incident At University Event
Fragmentary report describes authorities seeking a physician connected to a university incident. Names and places are unclear but reference to London and Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald suggest a 20th century political setting. One youth victim is mentioned with age around 11 or 12, and a police or investigative context is implied.
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Authenties
Okinhwama City
Bart i Thacher
Frank Ler
University Athe
Nantes du Seay
London
Ramsay MacDonald
Piyaichins
Public Prosecutor Missing Amid Murder Hint
San Pranetsen May 4 Police search for Public Defender Frank Bean who vanished last night amid an unusual disappearance. Deputy Coroner Jane Walsh names Exam chief beneficiary of 17 000 in widow Mem dogsia Nughes will. Identified strangers visited Bean’s offices. a distorted call says, They think I'm phoning home. Police intensify probe into Hughes death with possible murder or accident by a hit and run motorist.
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Polies
Frank & Bean
Jane Walsh
Dogsia Nughes
Charles Dutlen
Dalen
Orry
Dullea
Midding
National Farmers Strike Planned in Des Moines
National Farmers Union delegates from eight states including Oklahoma Minnesota and Missouri met in Des Moines May 4 to approve a plan for an organized strike. They formed the Weathered Holiday association proposing July 4 1932 as a nationwide strike day to withhold delivery of farm products and boycott bought goods until relief legislation is enacted.
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Des Moines
Pes Mifier
Imbla
Wisean
Alin
Montana
Nebrigka
Oklahoma
Minnesota
Missouri
Pan
Huff and Railway Lawyer Clash at Hearing on Rates
A tense hearing at the commission saw Huff and a railway lawyer clash over freight rate practices. The exchange touched on Farm Marketing Act funds, Reconstruction Finance involvement, and deposits affecting farmer credit, with testimony tracing price dynamics and banking withdrawals.
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Huff
Term of U S court to be held at Great Falls Mont
May 3 report from Charles N Pray says the federal court term will begin May 10 in Great Falls Montana with the jury reporting three days later. The fleet team at the federal court is noted as the group to appear.
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W Hare
Great Fain
Mont
Charles N. Pray
Federal Court
Tagore
New Trial Aims In Massie Case In Hawaii
Developments in Washington prompt moves for congressional pardon as four Americans convicted of manslaughter in the Joseph Kahahawai slaying face sentencing in Honolulu. The Massie case continues to occupy attention with legal maneuvers and public reaction as May 3 reports surface.
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Honolulu
Washington
Joseph Kahahawai
Thalia Massie
Thomas H. Manssie
Granville Fortescue
Makare
E J. Lord
Albert G. Jones
Navy
Typhoon Devastates Tiny Sulu Island Killing Dozens
Reports from the Philippines say the May 4 typhoon on Sulu killed at least 65 people and left 65,000 homeless. Authorities confirmed ongoing relief as the island suffers widespread damage.
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Dule
Mallippine Islands
Sulu
Long Loses Committee Posts as Senate Dems Reassign Roles
Washington May 3 The Senate Democrats rallying behind Robinson of Arkansas stripped critic Maey Long of committee assignments. Long retaliated with a fresh demand for new posts. The Democratic steering committee accepted Longs resignations, gave his duties to others, and moved to reallocate posts after his revolt.
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Washington
Senate
Robinson
Arkansas
Maey Long
Hindu woman condemned to death for human sacrifice
Lucknow May 3. Musammat im rai, a Hindu woman, was condemned to death for offering an 8-year-old as a human sacrifice at the altar of Goddess Bhagwati.
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Lucknow
India
Bhagwati
Musammat Imrai
Helena Independent offers Europe map to school children
The Helena Independent advertises the May of Europe map, printed in full color on heavy paper 25 by 2 inches, priced 10 cents or stamps. The offer targets readers via its Washington Information Bureau, with details on postage and handling.
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Helena Independent
Europe
Washington Information Bureau
Vsa
Roosevelt Maintains Narrow Lead In Partial Returns
Early returns from 3140 of 10271 precincts show New York governor Roosevelt leading with 51858 votes to Smith 49263 and Garner 44391. In California rural counties tilt toward Roosevelt while Garner dominates southern California. In South Dakota, early unofficial returns indicate continued renomination momentum for Senator Norbeck and Governor Green, with Democrats also contesting.
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New York
Smith
Garner
San Francisco
Los Angeles County
Roosevelt
California
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
M. D
Peter Norbeck
Warren H. Green
Hurtis search for Curtis continues in Chesapeake Bay
Norfolk May 3 AP The Jachl Maareen and crew reportedly sighted John Inghes Curtis entering Chesapeake Bay during a cruise tied to negotiations for the kidnapped Lindbergh baby. George L. Turhard, a Myr. Varda crew member, returned home then left again. Curtis could not be located.
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John Lnighes Curtia
Chesapeake
Set
Lacut
George Ll. Turhard
Varda
Curtis
Alabama Delegates Back Roosevelt at Democratic Primary
Montgomery reports Roosevelt leads the presidential nomination race with a strong showing in the Alabama primary. Delegates pledged to vote for Roosevelt dominate the state scene while Black leads in the five man race for the U S Senate.
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Alt
May
J.—Capy
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Muroz. Black
United States
Neniate
Navy Pact Aims to Build Biggest U S Navy
Washington May 8 The Senate voted 46 to 35 to consider immediately a bill to raise the U S Navy to full strength allowed by the Washington and London pacts. The move signals a firm stance as Geneva disarmament talks unfold and tax legislation looms as a potential hurdle.
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Geneva
United States
Senate
London
Bones of Oldtimers Found in Palestine
New Haven May 3 discovery of three adult Neanderthal skeletons near Athlit Palestine announced by Prof George G MacCurdy Yale University who called it the greatest find of Neanderthal remains in his tenure.
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New Haven
Conn
Athlit
Palestine
George G. MacCurdy
Yaye University
Histrry
Capone Sped To Atlanta Prison Under Guard Escort
Al Capone, flanked by federal agents, was hurried from a county jail tent to join a convoy toward the Atlanta federal penitentiary. The gang leader, sentenced to 11 years for income tax violation, boarded the Atlanta-bound train at Dearborn Street station amid police and well-wishers, stating only that he was glad to get started.
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Chicago
al Capone
Atlanta
Dearborn Street
Capone
Democrats Show Gains in Oregon Registration Report
May 3 Salem Ore. The secretary of state announced new registration figures for May and November elections. Democrats now number 121,833, up 13,191 from two years ago, while Republicans total 293,774, down 6,347, indicating a shift in party strength across the state.
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Patman’s bid to charge Mills with bias sparks storm
Washington May 2 A Patman charge that Secretary Mills would profit by millions through a tax bill provision touched off swift protests and was withdrawn. The Texas Democrat, a top bonus sponsor, said he would exonerate Mills after the storm in the Ways and Means Committee. Crisp presided and noted Mills declined comment on the revaluation provision affecting estates left between Sept 1 1925 and Jan 1 1932.
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Patman
Texas
House
Ways and Means Committee
Democrate
Republican Committee
Texan
Secretary of the Treasury
Crisp
D Ga
Farman
Mills
Mutilated Economy Bill Passes Senate Amid House Battle
Washington May 3 Insurgent coalition blocked major economy cuts as the House balked at trims to veteran benefits and other Hoover proposals. Senate approval stood 316 to 67 with a final House vote 211 to 119, rejecting a $48.7 million veteran benefits reduction and signaling deep partisan splits over the national economy program.
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Hino
Senate
Hoover
Coalition
Teller
Paul Berlenbach’s Son Threatened With Kidnap Demand
New York May 3 A police guard protects former world light heavyweight champion Paul Berlenbach after he received a threat that his 22 month old son would be kidnapped unless he paid 25000 dollars. The note referenced a fate named for the aviator.
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New York
Paul Berlenbach
Cole Charles A. Totdborgh
Wag
Hag
Boop a Doop Artist Sues For $250000 Damages
New York May 3 Helen Kato seeks restraining action against Hetty Roop from imitating her exaggerated childlike personas in Betty Boop cartoons. She files a $250,000 damages suit against Paramount Corporation Max Flotschar and World Pictures Studios Car alleging unauthorized exploitation of her antics.
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Helen Kato
Ian
Hetty Roop
Antemated
Filma
Institutio Sult
Paramount Corporation
Max Flotschar
Wlod4ehera Studios
Betty Boop Pictures
Albert Fall expected to be released from prison soon
Washington reports Albert Bacon Fall, former secretary of the interior, will be freed within days after unseen delays. With time for good behavior, the May 3 expiration date is noted by department officials as he has been a model prisoner. He remains the only cabinet officer convicted of a felony in the Naval Oil Reserves scandal.
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Albert Bacon
Dusticn Department
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Provident Warding
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Fell
Naval
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