Pepper Wins Florida Democratic Senate Nomination
Senator Claude Pepper won Florida's Democratic primary for renomination as a Roosevelt era ally. He defeated Rep. J. Mark Wilcox, who had opposed several White House recommendations, amid a crowded primary with multiple regional contests and partial returns reported from elsewhere.
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Associated Press
Claude Pepper
Roosevelt
Florida
J. Mark Wilcox
White House
Fouuer
Dave Sholtz
Life of Anna Han prepared for Time Life
Columbus Ohio May 9 A legal maneuver spared Anna Han 24 hours before scheduled death in the electric chair. Chief Justice Weygandt of the Ohio Supreme Court halted the execution while appeals proceed in a poison murder case tied to Vina Myric Hal.
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Deluge of shells kills and wounds many in Madrid
Rebels bombarded Madrid twice in the afternoon killing at least 50 people and wounding many as streets filled with fleeing Madrilenos. A shell struck a home where a couple tried to reach their children to safety, killing the wife and husband in sequence. Ambulances and rescue workers filled the streets as hospitals prepared to receive victims.
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Norman Thomas accuses two Jersey City police in kidnap case
Newark on May 8 Norman Thomas national socialist party chairman and three time presidential candidate charged two Jersey City police officials with kidnapping him during a Jersey City speech attempt. He hired Newark lawyer Artiny Vanderbilt to represent him and swore out complaints before Commissioner Josep F Weiland, citing the so called kidnapping law.
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Whiteigh sh White Light? May 4 tragedy on Columba Avenue
Talphi Baker, 12 years old, was killed when run over by an arrest grader on Columba Avenue. Alfred Walters, the street commissioner, was exonerated. Traiph Bakry was rushed to hospital with critical injuries. doctors termed death as due to injuries.
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Roosevelt's money power debated in Congress
Washington notes analyze President Roosevelt's demand for a large appropriation and Congress's likely reaction. The piece examines how a lump sum with few strings shifts power toward the president, citing a Springfield Daily News report via Congressman Arthur W. Aleshire about a $262,264 road-rad project in Clark County.
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Clark County
Businessmen urge Congress to probe labor act
Washington May 3 More than 400 businessmen passed a resolution urging congress to investigate the administration and effects of the national labor relations act. The round table group at the ST Chamber of Commerce annual meeting called the act a formidable barrier to business recovery and urged changes in the act and board. Senator Burke of Nebraska urged removal of the National Labor Relations Board and broader changes to the act to promote fair labor relations.
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Slayer of three rushed to state penitentiary for emergency operation
The condemned man known as Lee Simpson is transported to the state penitentiary at Deer Lodge for an emergency operation after gangrene set into a wound from a four hour gun battle with Sheriff E J Doyle and Deputy Sheriff Arthur Buford near Ryegate. A temporary commitment allowed the transfer while Simpson awaits trial in Olden Valley county jail.
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Arthur Buford
Rhett Simpson
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Ford
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Deer Lodge
Sherif Paire
State Board of Prison Commissioners
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Aherife
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Chinese reports claim Japanese forces near collapse in Shantung drive
Chinese dispatches from Jiankow claim a second Danese offensive is near collapse after a disastrous first drive. They say up to 100000 troops will be sent to reinforce weary Japanese legions lacking munitions, with Chinese advances across seven miles toward Talerhehwang and Pihsten signaling a breakthrough in the Khangen region. Japanese reports deny Shantung gains and neutral sources are unable to confirm.
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Japan calls for full mobilization in China war
Tokyo May 2 government grants new wartime powers to army to mobilize empire resources for a quick victory in China. The “national mobilization” law would be invoked in part Thursday. Premier Konoye won passage in March with a pledge not to use excess if military actions remain limited.
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Hitler in Rome to meet Il Duce and discuss next steps
Reports describe Adolf Hitler arriving in Rome for a formal meeting with Benito Mussolini to review plans and assess the alliance between the fascist regimes. A lavish inauguration and parade accompanied their joint display of power, with guards, flags, and state honors marking the visit.
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President Roosevelt's voyage to Sombrero Island reported
The Navy Yard was advised that Roosevelt's vacation vessel, en route from Philadelphia, was heading to Sombrero Island 56 miles east of the Virgin Islands after a morning described as very poor fishing off Cane Rafael Santo Domingo.
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Wheeler Sees La Follette Third Party Movement Big Question
United States Senator Burton K Wheeler of Montana called the La Follette third party movement the big question of the day in Los Angeles. He noted it depends on economic expectations for 1944 and how the two major party programs shape up, and he warned against predicting the fate of the La Follette idea. He observed that no president could be forced into renomination by federal officeholders or relief recipients yet suggested President Roosevelt would not seek a third term.
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Morgan and Whitney case hearing at federal commission
New York May 3 J P Morgen testified before the Securities and Exchange Commission that he knew Whitney faced a jam months before the crash. He said the $1 082 000 Whitney obtained from his brother George was to cover poor investments. Morgan, his son Junius Morgan and Charles Gay led witnesses as the commission probed Webard Whitneys failure. Gay denied Smiths testimony that Whitney was broke and borrowing. In Washington a federal court action moved a bill to appoint 24 new federal judges as Senate approved 27 new ships, with Montana Wyoming and Nebraska not included.
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Change Commission
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Bank Holding Bill Shelved For Time Being
Congress moved to shelve the president’s bank holding company curb plan as the banking subcommittee chaired by Senator Glass delayed action before the June adjournment. Senator Barkley signaled no further attempts this session, while debate over earmarking the $4.5 billion relief loan program continued among House and Senate factions.
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Chevrolet Workmen Quit Plant in Unauthorized Sit Down Strike
United Automobile Workers picket line withdrew from the Chevrolet small parts plant in Bay City Michigan after an unauthorized eight hour sit down strike. Negotiations to settle the dispute were to begin the next morning as the plant remained closed. Approximately 1200 workers affected. Floyd Tenner GM VP criticized the UAW for not exhausting arbitration. Union blamed failed negotiations over reinstating three discharged workers and seniority issues.
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Chevrolet
Richard T. Frankensteen
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Howard Thompson
International Board
Fon
Martin and Associates
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General Motors
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Escaped Convicts Taken Near Mahomet Illinois
Four convicts who fled Indiana State Prison last night were captured by a 14 officer force near Mahomet Illinois. Sheriff state police said the escapees were surrounded on a railroad track and offered no resistance. They were Ernest Powell Ernest Grigsby Whitlu Dawson and Frank Mears taken to Urbana jail. Branning's car seized by the fugitives was found near Rantoul, prompting a district-wide search.
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Sargeant Herry Harter
Ernest Powell
Ernest Grigsby
Whitlu Dawson
Frank Mears
Urbana
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Earthquake in Mexico Kills Women and Children in City
A Universal Grafico dispatch reports that an earthquake last night in Iguata Guerrero killed two women and 16 children and injured 33 more. Ciudad Bravos Guerrero notes several slight injuries as a theater audience panicked.
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Universal Grafico
Ciudad Bravos
Guerrero
Naval expansion measure easily put through senate
Washington May The administration's 1 150 000 000 naval expansion program won Senate approval by a thumping 2 0 1 vote after two weeks of debate. The bill, backed by supporters, would arm the United States heavily while details are adjusted with House members before President Roosevelt signs.
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