Britain and United States Seek Reconsideration of Japan Equality Demands
London reports that Britain and the United States agreed to revisit Japan’s demand for naval equality at the international conference. The talks, led by Anthony Eden and William Phillips, involve multiple delegates and focus on how parity would work in practice and whether Japan plans to build a fleet matching Britain and the United States.
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Hauptmann clemency plea sidelines prison appearance
The New Jersey Court of Pardons will not convene at the state prison for Bruno Hauptmann. Governor Hoffman's office said the court will meet at the executive offices as it considers Hauptmann's clemency plea ahead of his scheduled execution.
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New York
Wallace outlines new farm plan to aid farmers and consumers
Secretary Wallace told about 100 agricultural leaders a 60 million acre surplus plan to benefit farmers consumers and landowners, saying a new bill could be drafted but offering no method. He urged decisively for action while farm leaders pressed for an AAA like program and possible domestic allotments.
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Measure sent to Senate for action on WW veterans bonus
A large House vote approved a bill authorizing a cash bonus for about 3,500 World War veterans, with final passage by 355 to a margin beyond two thirds. Support came from the American Legion and Veterans groups. Roosevelt was seen as likely to oppose full payment now.
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Bids Opened for Five State Radio Patrol Stations
RALEIGH January 10 bids on building the five state radio patrol broadcasting stations will be opened by the division of purchase and contract. Five stations are planned near Williamston Elizabeth town Raleigh Salisbury and Asheville with about 200 receiving sets to be revived.
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What Bonus Does For U. S. Veterans
Washington report outlines the veterans bonus plan for eight million ex soldiers. It provides immediate full cash on adjusted service certificates less loans, permits holding certificates until 1945 with eight percent interest, and leaves how to fund the outlay to the government.
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Democrats Choose Philadelphia For Convention Amid Jackson Day Bids
The Democratic national committee selected Philadelphia as the convention city with $200,000 cash in hand from Jackson Day dinners and a bid battle against Chicago and San Francisco. The June 23 gathering in Philadelphia marks a shift toward funding needs and electoral strategy in the industrial east.
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Morgan Denies Bank Helped Trigger 1915 Panic
J P Morgan testified before the munitions committee denying his firm manipulated foreign exchange to force Wilson to aid the Allies. Senator Clark alleged documentary evidence shows Morgan withdrew support for the British pound, prompting trade pressures. Morgan argued orders came from England and cited a 3 billion dollar wartime purchase while stressing neutral policy. Robert Lansing described government discouraging general loans to belligerents amid economic strain.
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Lassiter Sentenced to County Farm for Hit and Run Death
Bascom Lassiter was committed to the county farm for eight months after pleading guilty to the hit and run death of Mildred Burchfield, 12, on South Main Street in High Point on April 26. The case followed civil damage talks with R M Burchfield that failed, with damages sought at least 5000 dollars. The court also accepted a forcible trespass claim against Robert Willard for larceny of a $40 watch, with prayer for judgment continued on payment of court costs by April 27.
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Gold Reserve Act Extended Another Year By President
President Roosevelt extended the $2 billion Gold Reserve Act stabilization fund for one more year. The proclamation keeps the fund despite expired authority, citing ongoing international economic instability and unsettled finance.
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Johnston to Hear Ouster Proceedings for Four Highway Commissioners
In Columbia South Carolina on January 10 Governor Olin Johnston moved to begin quasi judicial ouster hearings for four state highway commissioners over conduct allegations. The officials named E T Heyward C F Rizer R J Ramer and W Fred Lightsey face show cause why they should not be removed. Six more commissioners and Chief Commissioner Ben M Sawyer are to be heard January 17, with three already ordered removed and appealing.
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Roosevelt rejects export subsidies in first farm talk
President Roosevelt, at his first farm discussion since AAA's death, says farming is a national problem and urges soil conservation and production control. He opposes export subsidies and warns they would encourage vast increases in production and waste soil fertility. He plans to seek legislation this session to address the issue.
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Italians suffer heavy losses in Rift Valley clash
Italian Somali troops and an officer were killed in a major battle on the southern front as Ethiopian forces claimed a decisive rout. Ethiopian forces under Demtu reportedly faced 43 000 Italian soldiers with 60 000 Ethiopian troops participating.
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Congressman Lloyd Passes At Capital
Tacoma Congressman Wesley Lloyd died at his home in Tacoma today at age 68. A Democrat, he served in the Seventy third and later Congress, was assistant Democratic whip for the fourteenth district, and a member of the House Judiciary Committee. He practiced law since 1906 after being admitted to the bar. Lloyd was born in Arvonial Ken and is survived by his wife and his children.
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