Senate showdown over Major General Johnson amid WPA probe
April 11 Washington Major General Johnson, ousted from exile after criticizing WPA funding, exited a showdown conference with Kent Roosevelt at the White House with no clear fate. The administration hinted an announcement next week. Hagood’s removal from Army commands in February sparks chatter of a possible political run in South Carolina against Senator Byrnes. Roosevelt may restore Hagood to duty or assign him to Chicago or New York area commands, citing seniority.
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International action to protect neutral rights in war time
Secretary Hull disclosed plans for coordinated international action to protect neutral nations in war, noting a nine to one chance against general war. He warned against false impressions of US reluctance to fight and said no specific plan or approach has been set.
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Three Die As Clipper Grounds In Harbor Crash
In Port of Spain a Puerto Rican clipper collided with a launch during takeoff and ground looped. Three drowned including FE Martinez of New York and Eric Brogh of London. Amadeo Lopes the steward also died. Five passengers injured, rest unhurt. crew largely uninjured.
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Roman Martinez
New York
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Ene
Amadeo Lopes
Miami
Jose Ttarbi
South America
Jean Dalrymple
Vast Atlantic Waterway Opens Linking Delaware to Miami
Completion of the Atlantic intracoastal waterway was celebrated at Socastee bridge with officials from沿沿 cities along the route Army engineers and yachtmen. Miss Geraldine Ryan cut the ribbon to open the Little River Georgetown link ending a sea passage between the Delaware River and Miami. Col Holmes B Springs presided with speakers including J Hampton Moore Major General Ek M Markham Col Earl J Brown Col W G Caples John A H Small A St Gasque and General Manus McCloskey. A bronze tablet was unveiled by Miss Barbara Ann Pearson.
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J. Hampton Moore
Philadelphia
Inland Waterway
Ek. M. Markham
Earl J. Brown
Experts Work on Method 10 Check Leaks
Washington reports show House and Senate tax experts clamping down on revenue leaks in a 799 million plan. Democrats on the Ways and Means subcommittee back a tax on stock issued dividends to block escape routes. Chamber of Commerce voices concern over yields and possible shifts in corporate tax policy.
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Supreme Court
Hill
Machine Guns and Tear Gas Being Stored
Labor spokesmen told a Senate committee of a mass movement of machine guns tear gas and police clubs into industrial centers to curb strikes. Evidence cited included shipping orders from Federal Laboratories to centers of looming labor conflicts in 1934 and 1935 and a Weirton Steel related pistols shipment routed via Federal Laboratories.
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Ford Motor Com
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Federal Laboratories, Incorporated
Pittsburgh
Federal Laboratories
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Springfield
Mass
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Roosevelt signs over 40 measures in swift session
President Roosevelt moved quickly to push through more than 40 bills including raising the Commodity Credit Corporation cap to 100 million dollars. Other measures approved include delaying bankruptcy act changes until 1940, easing municipal debt court procedures, funding for a Paris Exposition, and firearms act reforms affecting small caliber rifles.
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National Survey Details Wages From Three Cents To A Dollar
A U S government study released today outlines wages and hours from 3 cents to over a dollar per hour based on 1929 to 1935 employment. It covers 803 industries, noting high pay in auto, electrical, print, chemical, and ink sectors, with low wages for pecan pickers in San Antonio and exemptions affecting steel and mining payrolls.
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Guardsmen rescue accused man from Danielsville jail mob
In Georgia a 45 year old named Lint Shaw was seized by a mob at Madison county jail after allegedly assaulting a white girl. National guardsmen arrived from Gainesville in six trucks and formed a cordon to move him to Athens. Sheriff T L Henley reported Shaw was shot and wounded by officers during the attack. Officer BE Elder of Colbert was stabbed in the lung and is hospitalized. Ralph Baird suffered hand and arm cuts.
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Christian World Observes Resurrection Of Christ
Christians worldwide proclaimed the Resurrection of Jesus after 40 days of Lent. Vatican appeals for world peace appear in Osservatore Romano. Mussolini's Italy presses in Africa against Ethiopian forces. Easter joy spreads from London to New York as warships hold services and pilgrims gather in Jerusalem and the Holy City.
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Holy City
Moravian Easter Sunrise Service Draws Thousands to Salem
Thousands from North Carolina and other states gathered in Winston-Salem to attend the Moravian Easter sunrise service in Salem tomorrow. Crowds filled streets and hotels, with worshippers awaiting the ceremony at Salem Square. The rite begins at dawn as the door of Home Moravian Church opens and Bishop J Kenneth Pfohl processes into the square.
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Pope Pius' Easter Appeal Calls for World Peace
Rome reports a reduced Easter pilgrimage with most visitors from Germany and Austria and few Americans or English. Pope Pius, weakened, will not bless from St. Peter's balcony but will attend Mass in his private chapel and broadcast only a private mass. Cardinal Pacelli will lead the service and a Palatine guard concert follows in San Damaso.
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Fair Bluff Watches Lumber River Flood Threat
Fair Bluff citizens and Rivermen keep vigil as Lumber River rises toward the business district. Sandbags reinforce the bridge after reports of rising water and past flood damage in 1928. Officials expect the crest possibly by Monday or Tuesday with water encroaching toward Main Street.
European Statesmen Study Italy's Veiled Threat To Quit League Of Nations
At Geneva on Easter, Italy questions whether its presence is desired in Europe. Baron Aloisi asks Britain France and Belgium if Italy remains a League of Nations partner as Eden pushes for continuous talks with Ethiopia over alleged poison gas use. The Locarno pact signatories consider peace negotiations with Italy and Ethiopia as the committee of 18 adjourns.
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