Governors, Hauptmann Death Threats Amid NRA Debate
In New Jersey a letter threats death to Governor Hoffman Justice Trenchard and Hauptmann jurors arrived as authorities report Hauptmann’s death row routine. In Washington Senator Borah charged NRA codes promote monopoly while President Roosevelt plans a one year extension of the recovery act if needed.
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Dissension Fears Rise Within Democratic Ranks
Unwelcome evidence of party rifts surfaces on Capitol Hill with worries over patronage and discord between House members and White House officials. A White House visit by five lawmakers led to a planned Democratic caucus and debate over job allocations and committee bill drafting.
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French Fliers Route Over Atlantic in Long Distance Flight
Port Etienne Rio De Oro West Africa February 17 French aviators Paul Codos and Maurice Rossi in the Joseph Lebrix head toward Buenos Aires aiming to beat the 65 hour closing time for a 6,875 mile non stop crossing. They previously set New York to Syria records and plan to exceed 6,653 miles.
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Green Federation presses on for prevailing wage in relief bill
William Green of the American Federation of Labor urges senators to defeat the McCarran amendment granting the President authority to fix relief wages. He warns the Russell compromise would undermine wage standards by using a $50 a month security wage and failing to require prevailing local wages on work relief projects.
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AAA Plans To Continue Programs Now In Effect
Washington February 16. The AAA said it will not abandon current programs despite rising food prices and corrected claims that farm prices for 14 basic commodities are 24 points above parity. It noted parity concept and that major 1935 programs raise production over 1934. Taxes on wheat hogs corn cotton remain unchanged to fund benefit payments.
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Expert testimony blocked in Kennamer insanity case
In Pawnee Oklahoma on February 16 state attorneys blocked a psychiatrist from stating Phil Kennamer was insane at the time of the Tulsa killing of John F. Gorrell Jr. Defense and prosecution sparred over admissibility of mental-illness evidence and the framing of the expert question as court proceedings paused for a potential reopening.
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Canton man kills wife then takes own life
L D Boydston a 44 year old Canton industrial worker shot his wife to death at their home and then killed himself. Police say the couple had been estranged for three months and Boydston had been seen roaming the business district earlier that afternoon.
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Cuban teachers jailed amid illegal assembly strike
In Havana on February 16 AP reports more than 200 teachers were jailed for illegal assembly. The Havana Teachers Federation said it also ordered a 48 hour strike by teachers in solidarity with pupils who were striking.
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Gold Miners Strike
Striking gold miners in Jackson California announce work stoppage on February 16 as labor tensions rise in the mining district.
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Two Die For Murder By Germs In India Case
In Alipore India Feb 16 two of four defendants were sentenced to death in a high profile “germ murder” case. The step brother of the murdered Amarendra Nath Pandey and Dr Taranath Bhattachra were convicted of conspiring to kill by plague germs injected into the victim. The other two doctors were acquitted. The judge called the crime one of the most cold blooded he had seen. Pandey died from septic pneumonia after the injection.
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U S Planes Land at Coco Solo Panama Canal Zone
A squadron of 28 United States naval planes completed a 4,000 mile Caribbean cruise and landed at Coco Solo in the Panama Canal Zone. One aircraft was damaged in Samara Bay during refueling. a 24th plane was to arrive aboard the U S Wright on Monday.
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Trio In Berlin Spy Plot Faces Trial For Life
Berlin reports a high court trial begins for a trio including two women of social prominence and a Polish baron, accused of supplying military secrets to Poland. Reichsfuehrer Hitler may decide their fate. one man identified as Baron George Sosnowsky allegedly moved in Berlin society before arrest.
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Mussolini Calls Italians to Prepare for Service
Rome reports Premier Mussolini addressing the Fascist Grand Council after troops sail for Africa. He lauded 70 000 Blackshirts volunteering since Feb 1 and urged workers to readiness for military discipline, while approving a four hour session plan and a national weekend of political and military education for ages six to 56.
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Shelby Crushes Gambling Devices in County Campaign
More than 100 slot machines and table games seized by Cleveland county and Shelby officers are being destroyed under Judge Bynum E. Weathers. He vows a broader crackdown, noting bribe attempts by slot machine interests and confirming devices cost about $100 each. Truckloads head to the city dump amid citizen participation and proceeds split between officers and the county poor fund.
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Body of Missing 3-Year-Old Found Near Farm Lane
A farm youth found Rita Margaret Lent's body in a muddy country lane a mile from her home. Missing since November, she is presumed dead. Her mother and two others are detained for autopsy and investigation into possible poisoning or foul play.
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Weather Outlook for North and South Carolina
Cloudy and colder Sunday with a fair Monday. Washington report notes 24 hour temperature and rainfall records ending at 8 P M across cotton regions and other areas.
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