Post's sub stratosphere flight ends with forced landing
Wiley Post's attempt at a sub stratosphere continent crossing ends when Winnie Mae lands on the Mojave dry lake near Muroc. Post is unhurt with a bent propeller plate reported as the only damage. Lockheed crews are en route to assist.
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Senate moves relief bill back to committee
Washington February 22 The Senate returned the 4.88 billion relief bill to the Appropriations Committee on motion by Senator Robinson Democratic leader The 880 million direct relief portion would be separated and acted on first while the 4 billion work relief with a prevailing wage provision remains under review Administration aims to block the McCarran wage amendment and avoid a veto as urged by President Roosevelt. Chairman Glass warned the bill is in a condition likely to trigger a presidential veto.
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Tugwell to Stay In AAA as Undersecretary
Rexford Guy Tugwell announced he would remain as undersecretary of agriculture despite friction with conservatives in the AAA. After a White House discussion he dismissed leaving for a Columbia professorship or for relief and social security work, and indicated he would stay in his current post amid ongoing congressional consideration of related legislation. It was noted Chester C. Davis could depart the Farm Administration as a possible concession by the reform faction.
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Revenue Chief Says Slot Machine Licenses Do Not Impede Prohibition
Raleigh February 22 Revenue Commissioner A J Maxwell said licenses issued for gambling slot machines do not block immediate enforcement of the prohibition after the legislature ratified a measure banning such devices. He noted licenses are issued under a presumption of illegality and the license fee is nonrefundable even if operation is later prohibited.
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Drivers License Bill Passed by House Awaits Senate Action
RALEIGH February 22 The mandatory drivers license bill was passed by the house 91 to 2 and sent to the senate for concurrence in minor amendments. Lawmakers introduced measures including abolishing the electric chair for electrocutions replacing it with a lethal gas chamber and other fiscal and public safety proposals.
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Hauptmann in cheerful mood after stay of execution
Trenton New Jersey February 23 A pistol court stay delays the March 18 execution of Bruno Richard Hauptmann for at least three months. Attorney Frederick A Pope said Hauptmann is cheerful and innocent and the four defense lawyers will continue the appeal with full harmony and vigor.
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Prohibition Opponents Push Drive in Six Southern States
Repeal forces intensify a campaign to end prohibition in Georgia Arkansas Alabama Tennessee and the Carolinas. Georgia debates a state liquor store plan vs private industry with a referendum looming. Arkansas Governor Futrell presses for legal liquor or stronger enforcement with a 250000 funding option.
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Death by own action listed for Mrs Doris Peters
Coroner George F. Baler Jr lists the death of 35 year old Mrs Doris Dale Peters in Asheville as death by own action. Despondency over the two year-old death by own action of her husband, who attempted to kill her, is blamed for the act.
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Strike Extended At Tucapan Mills In South Carolina
The Tucapan mills strike in Spartanburg was formally extended from the night shift to the day shift after the initial night walkout. The move follows a Thursday night stoppage announced at 7 P. M. with workers seeking a settlement.
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American Tanker Suspected of Espionage Plot
Tokyo reports the American tanker Elizabeth Kellogg, chartered by Mitsui but crewed by Americans, was ordered to undergo a fixed examination after grounding near Tokyo Bay. Navy officials seek to determine if fortresses at the bay mouth were photographed and whether the grounding was intentional or accidental.
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North Carolina Student Wins Princeton Pyne Prize
Henry Allison Page III of Aberdeen North Carolina received Princeton University’s M Taylor Pyne prize at Nassau Hall from President Harold W Dodds during a Princeton National Alumni Association winter meeting The award marks his second honor this year as he was also named a Rhodes Scholar from the South Atlantic district for 193? The Pyne prize recognizes exceptional scholarship manly qualities and dedication to Princeton University
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College invited to Maryland for guaranteed free speech
The Little Commonwealth College of Mena Arkansas, under legislative scrutiny over its doctrines, was invited by H L Mencken to Maryland to receive an unconditional guarantee of free speech in The Maryland Free State.
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Ickes Evades Request On Warship Funding Attitude
Secretary Ickes dodged a press inquiry about his stance on the allocation of 238 million dollars in public works funds to the navy for warship construction. He refused to answer, saying he did not think he should be asked to discuss his attitude.
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Two Farewell Notes Hold Death Secrets of American Sisters
In London on February 22 two farewell notes remained sealed by the U S consul general in Naples. Jane and Elizabeth Du Bois reportedly leaped from an airliner at 3000 feet over Upminster Essex yesterday. Their father Court Du Bois and mother traveled to London to learn the contents reported to be kept private by the consul.
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Former High Point Resident Guilty Of Larceny
Gean Hauser twenty one, formerly of High Point, pleaded guilty to larceny of two diamond rings from Edgar L Brown, a Greensboro jeweler. The special delivery mail carrier admitted entering the shop on August 14, taking the rings, selling one to Bernau’s Jewelers, and agreeing to repay Brown.
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Beery Snores Aboard Ship En Route To Albuquerque
Beverly Hills Calif February 21. The writer notes a wakeful moment on a ship as a large snoring figure is spotted in the cabin. The popular actor Wally Beery lies asleep while the plane flies toward the racing track below. Behind them is Meade sailing from Florida to join the big race.
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Cabarrus Bank Seeks Three-Way Split Of Reynolds Estate
In Forsyth court the Cabarrus Bank & Trust filed a reply to Mrs. Annie Cannon and Anne Cannon Reynolds Smith denying any feud impact on the case while opposing abandonment of the proposed settlement. The bank contends the allegations of malfeasance are irrelevant to settlement wisdom and notes that Anne Cannon Reynolds II’s attorney was aware of negotiations.
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Burns predicts House will back President against McCarran amendment
Speaker Burns told reporters the House would uphold the President and reject the McCarran amendment added by the Senate in relief legislation by a 44 to 43 vote. Carter Glass of Virginia warned a presidential veto could follow if Roosevelt signs a mandatory wage bill. Washington anniversary tributes paused business as Roosevelt canceled engagements and prepared a Mount Vernon visit while Congress heard Washington’s farewell.
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Weather Outlook for Carolina Tonight and Saturday
North Carolina shows increasing clouds with rain in west and north areas late tonight into Saturday. temperatures remain steady. In South Carolina expect partly cloudy skies then possible rain to the northwest, with a slight warming tonight.
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Weather forecast for Hatteras to Jacksonville and Sandy Hook to Hatteras
Fresh southwest winds along Hatteras to Jacksonville with partly overcast skies tonight and Saturday and possible rain Saturday. From Sandy Hook to Hatteras winds shift from northeast to east, likely strong in the north portion with overcast skies and rain or snow in parts tonight and Saturday.
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Weather Records for Cotton Regions in 24 Hours
Official weather bureau records show temperature and rainfall for the 24 hours ending at A. M. in the principal cotton growing areas and adjacent regions.
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