Roosevelt Turns Focus to International Talks and Trade Deals
President Roosevelt shifts from domestic policy to plan international conferences with Prime Minister MacDonald. He aims to push tariff reduction pacts to foster global trade, while Congress debates farm relief and inflation measures.
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Kidnap claim ties to famed promoter’s son in Chicago
Jerome Factor, 17, son of noted stock promoter Jake Factor, reportedly abducted from a Chicago home and held for ransom. Authorities denied any kidnapping report. Factor's extradition case to England remains before the U S Supreme Court. The feud of the case unfolds as pressures on farm relief bills dominate Senate debates.
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Polige Furnish Guarded Paths for JC Daniels
Mexico City April 15 Josephus Daniels the new American ambassador faced heavy guard upon arrival after a rail was removed near Morales 50 miles north of Monterey. He said he would seek closer cooperation, better understanding, and stronger commerce between the United States and Mexico.
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Sunrise Moravian Service Draws Thousands in Winston-Salem
Rain threatened the Moravians 161st sunrise service at God's Acre Old Salem but thousands should attend as Bishop J Kenneth Pihol proclaims risen. Bands from eight churches, 500 ushers, and a love feast preceded the procession to the graveyard for the litany.
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Roosevelt fills two major posts in government
President Roosevelt announced nominations to fill two key posts in the national government. James Crawford Biggs of North Carolina would represent the government before the Supreme Court as solicitor general, and John Collier of California would oversee the nation’s Indian wards. The package also included Donahoe for federal judge in Nebraska, Matthews for federal attorney in Arizona, and Peoples as paymaster general of the navy. Curley’s Poland ambassadorship was withdrawn.
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Lindberghs to Begin Transcontinental Air Tour
The Lindberghs plan a multi city air tour starting from Newark to Pittsburgh Columbus Indianapolis St. Louis Kansas City Albuquerque Los Angeles and San Francisco. Col Charles A Lindbergh will inspect the Transcontinental and Western Air line as technical adviser. Mrs Lindbergh has not flown recently while he remains active in flying and recently practiced blind landing at Newark.
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MacDonald Seeks New Ways to Tackle World's Troubles
In Hastings and Southampton the Vasco family vanishes amid an eye tumor case, while Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald sails to Washington for talks with President Roosevelt. He aims to boost Anglo American cooperation and lay groundwork for a world economic conference without seeking immediate debt relief or accords.
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Rome Observes Good Friday By Reverent Rites
Vatican City reports Pope Pius XI revives the Good Friday procession honoring Christ’s death. The 75 year old pontiff carried the blessed sacrament from the Pauline chapel to the Sistine chapel for a special mass, escorted by church dignitaries in a spotless white robe.
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North Carolina Leader Elected President of Classical Association
G A Harrer of the University of North Carolina was chosen president of the Classical Association of the Middle West and South at William and Mary College. Miss Gertrude Smith of the University of Chicago was named vice-president and T B Dunham of the University of Michigan secretary and treasurer. Other appointments include C E Little to Classical League of America duties and A P Wagner to the executive committee.
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Schooner Janet in distress off Cape Hatteras
Norfolk, April 16. The fishing schooner Janet was reported broken down and needing assistance 12 miles off Cape Hatteras. The American Tanker Eugene V. Thayer relayed the position bearing 255 degrees true. Cutter Pamplico dispatched to aid. the Jager, owned by Curt Evans, from Hampton or Gloucester, with five crew aboard.
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Atlantic Hotel Burns in Morehead City Blaze Levels Historic Building
The 300 room Atlantic hotel in Morehead City was destroyed by fire of undetermined origin. The annex and cottage row also burned, with damage estimated in the hundreds of thousands. Caretaker Dan G. Bell escaped with other occupants. fire units from several cities fought the flames. The state owned the hotel and leased it to Norfolk and Southern for excursionists and summer visitors.
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Crowds Move Toward Rome
John Lloyd reports on crowds gathering around Rome as demonstration activity grows. The piece notes turnout in multiple locations and highlights the momentum of the march toward the city. Authorities warn of traffic disruptions and urge peaceful conduct.
Easter crowds flood Rome for Pope Pius XII holy year rites
Pilgrims poured into Rome for a Holy Year proclaimed by Pope Pius XII. He will celebrate mass at St. Peter's and issue a benediction from outside the basilica. Vatican officials expect capacity crowds of up to 50 000 in St. Peter's and double that in the square as joyful events mark the end of Lent and the resurrection anniversary.
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Scottsboro Protest Handbill Puts Man In Jail For 10 Days
Isidore Major was arrested in Brooklyn for distributing handbills advertising a Scottsboro protest meeting and sentenced to ten days for disorderly conduct. Magistrate David Flitschfield denounced the protest as lawless and warned of threats to national laws and institutions.
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