Developments After Gold Clause Decision Spark Debate in Washington
Following the Supreme Court ruling on the gold clause, experts foresee potential future lawsuits by government bond holders over purchasing power losses. President Roosevelt and Secretary Morgenthau welcomed the decision as a relief, while inflationists and lawmakers weigh possible new steps. Market optimism rose as Wall Street braced for an end to uncertainty, with London reports adding to the international tension.
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North Carolina Bans Slot Machines Under Senate Vote
The North Carolina legislature approved a bill outlawing slot machines used for gambling after House passage. Senators and representatives spent time on local measures including erosion prevention machinery for farmers and tax proposals. A committee plan on state liquor stores and infant vaccination for diphtheria also advanced.
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U S Rules Out Harsh Civil Aircraft Supervision
In Geneva, U S representative Wilson said Europe seeks tighter civil aviation controls but the United States will not follow harsh supervision. He noted a broad view that planes and other equipment can be repurposed for war, and stressed aviation’s nonwar role for America’s vast transport needs.
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Great Britain
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Congress Reassesses Roosevelts NRA and Relief Plans
Washington reports renewed study of Roosevelt legislative program after the Supreme Court gold ruling. NRA changes loom as Ickes outlines a $1.0 billion work program plus $2.0 billion non federal and $1.0 billion federal projects. House okays a $318 million army appropriation as labor tensions flare.
Expenditure Is Largest Within Past 15 Years
The House appropriations committee approved a 1936 defense budget totaling about 48 million dollars above 1933 levels. It authorized 547 more planes, boosted air corps funding, and proposed raising army strength to 165000 with guard expansion. MacArthur urged stronger enlistment and field exercises to shore up weak points.
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Pacific Coast
Police Seek Robert Canada for Felony Assault
Police seek Robert Canada 306 South Hamilton Street on a criminal assault charge involving14 year old Amelia McBride Silk Street. Prosecutor Gaston A Johnson says the offense happened mid September last year after a date and drive to a fair near Winston Salem with the accused.
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Amelia McBride
Silk Street
Gaston A. Johnson
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Canada
Winston-Salem
Hauptmann's Appeal Goes To State Supreme Court
Bruno Richard Hauptmann's appeal from his Lindbergh baby murder conviction moves to New Jersey's highest tribunal after Chancellor Campbell denied a direct appeal. Justice Trenchard ordered the state to pay printing costs for the trial record. The 20 minute chambers hearing saw tension among Hauptmann's lawyers over strategy and leadership as appeals begin.
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Supreme Court
Thomas W. Trenchard
New Jersey
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Frederick A. Pope
Trenchard
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Edward J. Reilly
Reilly
Haupmann
State
C. Lloyd Fisher
Fisher
Egbert Rosencrans
Ickes Denies Farley Under Investigation
Secretary Ickes said there has been no investigation of Postmaster General Farley by his division. He noted a report on the James Stewart company, in which Farley was once interested, and said Glavis had no records on Farley. He added Farley has shown no interest in projects and claimed no Farley associate has in the interior department.
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Division of Investigation
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Lon
D—La
Interior Secretary
Huey Long
Louis R. Glavis
General Supply Company
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Interior Department of Public Works
James
Negro Goes On Trial In Statutory Case
A special venire of 100 men was on hand as Gary Thompson, Negro, faces burglary and attempted statutory assault charges. The alleged crimes occurred the night of January 9 when he entered a white household and attacked the wife, an 18 year old daughter, and a small son with a stick while they fled and the girl was targeted.
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Taylorsville
Gary Thompson
Youth Killed in Auto Crash Near Rocky Mount
ROANOKE RAPIDS Feb 19 Joe Barnes 22 a filling station operator between Weldon and Garysburg was killed and George Warren his companion injured when their car collided with another approaching from a side road near Rocky Mount an inquest was scheduled at Rocky Mount
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Actor Richard Bennett in serious condition after horse fall
Richard Bennett, noted actor, is in a serious condition at a London pursuing home following a recent fall from a horse. In New York, Lou Gehrig signed a one year contract believed to be about 30000 dollars, settling between prior offers and demands.
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London
Richard Bennett
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Agriculture Aims Regional System for Land Use Program
Washington reports the Agriculture Department plans a regional system to direct a permanent land use program. It argues outright purchases are cheaper than long term rentals and notes 2,000,000 acres submarginal have been bought, with 50,000,000 acres needed to curb surpluses by 1933 standards. Officials map regions to coordinate local, state, and federal adjustments in land use.
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Leading Memphis Man Passes At Age of 82
Memphis business leader James S. Davant Sr., 82, chairman of the board of the Memphis freight bureau, died of a heart attack at his home after a two day illness. A Gillisonville, D. C. native, he once served as freight and passenger agent for the old Port Royal and Augusta railroad in Augusta, Georgia.
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Memphis
James S. Davant, Sr
Memphis Freight Bureau
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Gillisonville
D. C
Old Port Royal and Augusta Railroad
Augusta
Ethiopians and Italians trade counter charges in border dispute
Addis Ababa reports a government spokesman attacking Italy for deploying troops to Somaliland and Eritrea while Ethiopia pursues pacific negotiations. He notes plans for a neutral border zone near Guerlogubi and Valual, arbitration urged under the 1928 treaty, and mentions Italy seeking a $49,000 indemnity and a public flag salute.
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Open letter to Henry Ford urges high centered automobile
The letter from Seligman Arizona dated February 18 appeals to Henry Ford and other automakers to build a high centered vehicle and create boulevards and better roads for rural areas. It complains that roads are so poor that driving harms people and that country folks cannot travel without inconveniences. The writer asks Ford to do something for rural communities.
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Ariz
Henry Ford
General Motors
U.S
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Mr. Ford
North Carolina Weather Forecast Brief
North Carolina heads into a fair, slightly colder night with low winds. Wednesday brings partly cloudy skies and light to moderate winds along the coast and eastern counties.
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