Democrats Pass 132 Million Emergency Road Bill In House
The House approved a 132.5 million emergency road construction bill to relieve unemployment with 205 votes, 120 million to be released immediately for federal highway aid, and 12.5 million for national parks and trails. Republican opposition warned of a veto as La Guardia and Warren amendments shaped local labor and convict labor rules.
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Texas
Capone Sentence Confirmed as He Remains in Jail
Capone's 11 year sentence for income tax evasion was sustained by the U S circuit court of appeals in Chicago. The ruling leaves the gang leader with two possible avenues for relief a rehearing and a Supreme Court review, neither of which his associates had success with. Capone reportedly reacted by flinging himself on a cot in his county jail cell.
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Flood and avalanche toll climbs in Washington and Idaho
Fourteen die in floods and avalanches across Washington and north Idaho as record warmth follows heavy snowfall. Rivers flood towns isolate rail and road lines while at least seven people die in an avalanche near Edgewick and a boy drowns near Davenport. Authorities pursue confirmed fatalities as trains reroute through Vancouver.
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Atlantic Coast Line Reports Revenue Drop in January
Wilmington dispatch notes the Atlantic Coast Line railroad posted a railway operating revenue of 4,176,179 in January, down from 5,683,511 a year earlier, a decline of about 1.5 million. The report cites January 1930 figures of 6,202,151 for context.
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Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Today
18 Votes Short Of Wets Endorsement For State Prohibition Action
Washington reports a three day push for wets endorsements fell 18 votes short of the 145 needed for a House vote on state prohibition control. 127 signers, including Mary Norton, Florence Kahn, Ruth Pratt, and Chindblom, supported home rule and Volstead act changes.
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California
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New York
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Illinois
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Pennsylvania
Bohene
Indiana
Parsons
Ill
Hoover Hails Credit Law as National Defense Measure
President Hoover signs the Glass-Steagall credit expansion bill, calling it a national defense measure and liberating gold. He says it strengthens the Federal Reserve and broadens collateral eligibility to support banks, aiding rediscount facilities as part of the reconstruction program.
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Seabury Signals Run for Democratic Presidential Nomination
Samuel Seabury, New York counsel for the Hofstadter committee, sparked political buzz by his Cincinnati radio address interpreted as a bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. Assemblyman Louis A. Cuvillier said the speech clearly marks him as a candidate. Seabury declined to comment on reports of his candidacy during a late interview in Cincinnati.
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Prohibition Plausible Hope In GOP Chicago Fight
Borah doubts a repeal plank. New Jersey Republicans push for change while Hoover offers no commitment. Dry leaders expect a fight on the convention floor as eastern factions press for a repeal or modification. Democrats face similar woes over a home rule plank as delegate races and a New Hampshire presidential primary loom.
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Names and Company Involved in Raleigh Commissioner Case
In Raleigh on February 27 the Associated Press reports Commissioner Stanley C. Winborne was asked to…
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Stanley C. Winborne
Fourth Gangster Slain Amid Cleveland Truce Fallout
In Cleveland the fourth murder in two days ends a gangland truce. Charles Gentile, 26, a beer baron, was found shot eight times near the airport, with a half smoked cigar in hand. Police say he was lured by a so called friend. Lonardo faction ties loom as three members are sought for the Porello brothers and henchman killings.
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Aiken Farmer Declared Sane in Slaying Case
George Jackson, 40, under a death sentence for killing six relatives, was found sane in a state hospital report submitted to Governor Blackwood by Dr. C Fred Williams superintendent.
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Hope For Safety Of Entombed Miners Abandoned In Mine
Pocahontas Va February 27 36 miners trapped by an explosion at Pocahontas Fuel Companys Boissevain mine were effectively abandoned as rescue efforts failed due to gas and dust. Inspector Thomas Stockdale headed the first team, predicting low survival chances. Some miners escaped, though none could give a clear account of the blast. The mine operates at half time with 400 workers on day shift and 50 on night shift.
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Thomas Stockdale
West Virginia
Basin
Smith attacks prohibition stance in New York speech
Former Governor Alfred E. Smith reopens the prohibition issue, accusing Hoover of leading the dry movement and denying the South is dry. He calls for a constitutional amendment to allow state referendums on prohibition and challenges 'drys' to justify their stance before the National Democratic Club forum. He cites the Wickersham report and argues enforcement is impossible.
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Million jobs drive gains momentum across 500 communities
The United Action Campaign for a million jobs for the unemployed moves toward 107 507 counted in 12 days with more than 500 communities reporting. The drive urges the 6 000 communities without reports to participate as sponsors note potential for yearlong employment if cooperation grows. Local committees report employer commitments to full time work in several cities.
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Decatur
Ala
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Los Angeles
Denver
Washington
Greensboro
N. C
Norfolk
Birdsboro
Lame Duck Meet Near Abolishment in Congress
Washington Feb 27 After nine years of frustration the Norris constitutional amendment abolishing the lame duck session of Congress won unanimous approval from conference committees in both houses. The measure delays take effect until ratified by 36 states within seven years and requires new Congresses to convene January 3 annually with members taking office two months after elections.
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Senate
Duke’s McIntyre elected VP of Sigma Phi Epsilon district
A K McIntyre of Duke University was chosen vice president of the fifth district Sigma Phi Epsilon at the district meeting in Chattanooga Tennessee T W Harrison of Georgia Tech was named president of the organization.
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Duke University
Sigma Phi Epsilon
T. W. Harrison
Georgia Tech
Japanese air attacks brace for decisive Kiangwan clash
Shanghai fronts report intensified bombing as Japanese air forces strike Miaochungchen and Chapel near Kiangwan. Chinese garrison holds in ruins while reinforcements mass. Two Japanese troop ships arrive near Woosung as Tsai Ting Kai receives new Chinese divisions. U.S. consuls warn residents to prepare evacuation plans.
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Plans For Reopening United Bank And Others Underway
In Greensboro Depositors from United Bank and Trust Company with branches in Reidsville Burlington and Sanford met in special session to discuss reopening plans. A seven member committee was elected to coordinate efforts and support the undertaking. Colonel Frank P Hobgood outlined plans to cover losses using existing capital and surplus, raise about half a million dollars from stockholders, and seek assistance from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The banker cautioned no definite timetable but called the outlook promising.
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Fate of Grid Star Charged With Murder Is Now In Hands of Jury
Sylva North Carolina February 27 The case of Ray Fisher 21 Sylva Collegiate Institute student and football player charged with first degree murder rests with 12 Jackson county jurors. The jury retired for the night without a verdict and will resume deliberations Sunday morning. Witnesses testified including Mrs Will Ensley widow of the engineer who said Fisher admitted shooting her husband and apologized noting the earlier visit to the home.
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