New Deal Debates Surface in TVA and Court Clash
Washington reports focus on TVA actions under the New Deal, Senate debates over the Supreme Court issue, and a House vote on neutralities. Norris supports TVA dam and Mississippi valley plans while cautioning limits on power projects. others push court change debates and stricter arms embargo provisions.
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Joseph I. McMullen
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Pennsys Avenue
Judge Rates Hewitt Mental Age At Twelve
In San Francisco on February 18 a hearing covered Miss Ann Cooper Hewitt, labeled a high grade moron by a psychiatrist who set her mental age at 11 and later near eight in a test explained to Municipal Judge Sylvian J. Lazarus. The case involves Dr. Tilton E. Tilln and Dr. Samuel G. Boyd facing Mayhem charges from a sterilization operation on the 21 year old heiress and a $500,000 damages suit filed by Miss Hewitt alleging a trust fund was used to trap her into the procedure.
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Ann Cooper Hewitt
Mary
Seally
Sylvian J. Lazarus
Tilton E. Tilln
Samuel G. Boyd
Miss Hewitt
Maryon Hewitt
Ann
Peter Cooper Hewitt
Non-Union Workers Seek To Reopen Alma Mills After Strike
Spokesmen for non union workers said petitions are circulating to reopen Alma Cotton Mills in Gaffney South Carolina. The plant was closed a week ago by a strike and workers seek management protection to return.
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Gaffney
8. C
Alma
Riots Persist in Spain After Sunday Votes
Madrid reports ongoing unrest as leftist victory prompts clashes in Zaragoza. One more death reported and several wounded as state of war is declared and troops deployed. Early returns show radicals nearing a majority with 30 of 473 seats tallied.
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Center
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Labor Movement
Solicitor to Reveal Findings in Jail Death Probe
CharlotteFebruary 18. Solicitor John G Carpenter said he would issue a statement tonight detailing findings from an investigation into the deaths of two Black prisoners, Alex Lineberger and John Moore, who died of pneumonia after being taken from a prison camp where they served theft sentences. Relatives reportedly denied statements of harsh treatment.
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Gastonia
Italy Jubilant Over Triumphant Amba Aradam Claim
Italy hailed a sweeping victory in northern Ethiopia with massive mass meetings. The government reported 5 000 to 6 000 Ethiopian deaths and about 1 200 wounded, while Italian losses were 196 dead and 606 wounded. Addis Ababa disputed the claim noting only patrol skirmishes with Ethiopian losses of 31 killed and 75 wounded.
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Ethiopia
Amba Aradam
Addis Ababa
Ras Mulugheta
TVA Decision Sparks Jubilant Celebrations Across Valley
Thousands celebrate the Supreme Court ruling upholding TVA purchase of Alabama Power properties. Dams under construction include Norris on the Clinch and Chickamauga on the Tennessee with others in Guntersville Joe Wheeler and Pickwick. Cities across Knoxville Chattanooga and Memphis plan using TVA power soon. Governors McAlister Graves and Horner praise the decision.
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Henry Horner
Illinois
Samet and Saunders Cleared in High Rock Box Car Case
Bob Samet and Roy Saunders of this city were cleared of breaking and entering charges in a High Rock box car theft case after a preliminary hearing in Lexington. Hartford Smith, also local, was shot in the incident. the state took a no action on the charges.
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High Rock
Bob Samet
Roy Saunders
Lexington
Hartford Smith
Johnson Preparing for Washington Birthday Silver Dollar Throw
Rep Sol Bloom bets Walter Johnson cannot throw a silver dollar across the Rappahannock on George Washingtons birthday. Johnson practices at his Germantown farm using a dollar against a barn door, aiming to perform a feat tied to the bicentennial celebration in Fredericksburg Virginia with Governor Peery present.
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Sol Bloom
New York
Walter Johnson
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George Washington
Germantown
Maryland
Johnston
Bloom
George Washington Bicentennial Commission
Johnson
Fredericksburg
Virginia
George C. Peery
Hauptmann Death Warrant Hastes With New Trial Talk
New Jersey officials push for a fresh death warrant for Bruno Hauptmann as defense seeks material from Hauptmann. Justice Trenchar d may sign at 10 30 am directing execution the week of March 23 or 30. Governor Hoffman hints at possible reprieve if new evidence emerges.
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N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Joseph Lanigan
New Jersey
Supreme Court
Thomas W. Trenchard
Charles A. Lindbergh
Hauptmann
Justice Trenchard
Samuel 8. Leibowitz
New York
Blunt
Harold G. Hoffman
David T.) Wilentz
Wilentz
Mercury Plunges Still Lower In Winters Wrath
Chicago reports continued frigid conditions with more snow and ice jams raising flood threats. Shipping slowed on coasts and interior rivers amid strong winds. Hatfield Missouri relief reached 200 villagers as avalanches killed six in Colorado. Steamers like Stefanos Costomenis faced sinking near Norfolk and icebound resupply efforts continued along Chesapeake Bay.
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Pacific
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Horse
Hatfield
Mancos
Colo
Stefanos Costomenis
Norfolk
Gertrude L. Thebaud
Gloucester
Mass
Canso
N. 8
Chesapeake City
Bee
Eligabeth Pfile
Ohio River
New Martinaville
W. Va
Roads Row Heads for New Future Crisis
In Columbia, Governor Olin D Johnston’s long conflict with the state highway commission nears a new crisis as an emergency board’s 60 day term nears expiry. The legislature may extend the board’s life while highway dispute is settled and Highway Commissioner Ben M Sawyer could be restored to office after a court decision.
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D. C
Olin D. Johnston
State Highway Commission
Ben M. Sawyer
North Carolina braces for hard freeze amid flood warnings
Raleigh reports freezing night with temperatures near 10 to 12 degrees and a forecast of turning fair but cold tomorrow. Eastern streams flood lowlands as Roanoke and Neuse rivers show rising levels. crest projections include the Roanoke at Williamston near 14 feet. Weather chief Lee A. Denson says colder air will slow floodwaters and halt further rises.
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Strésma
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Weather Bureau
Paraguay Seized in Rebel Coup Tops Government
In Asuncion, a military uprising toppled President Eusebio Ayala as Col Rafael Franco and Col Recalde led rebels to victory. Ayala and officials fled or were captured, with Franco expected to return from exile in Buenos Aires to assume power and form a new cabinet.
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Paraguay
Rafael Franc
Eusebio Ayala
Colon Smith
Recalde
Chaco
Emer
Ayala
Luis Riart
Avitation School
Asuncion
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C&ile
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Argentina
Jose Feliz Estigarribia
Ir P Oy
Plaza Uruguaya
Ourng
Neison
Coloneneo
Cere
Commnique
Bolivia
Ray Street Child Study Group Meeting Tomorrow
The Child Study group of Ray Street school will meet tomorrow afternoon at two in the school auditorium. An official notice announced the regular gathering and the event is set at the Ray Street school.
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