Hoover to Sign $2.1 Billion Relief Bill End Session
Washington July 18 President Hoover will sign the $2,122,000,000 relief bill tomorrow ending the short but busy first session of the seventy second congress. He leaves for Rapidan Camp after saying some features invite objection but will sign the measure. Senate returns the 18th amendment repeal issue to calendar for December.
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Virginia
Legion Convention in Asheville Praises Pacifism Start of 3-Day Session
North Carolina Legion delegates gathered in Asheville for their annual convention with about 1500 members registered. National commander Henry L. Stevens Jr. urged defense against communism and radical pacifism, while hosiery workers launched a peaceful wage-cut strike affecting 2000 to 3000 laborers across eight Adams-Millis plants and others in the area.
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Adams- Millis
Two Nations Join To Link Ocean With Interior
Two nations plan to connect ocean access with inland regions by building a major dam project. Officials say the linkage will boost transport, hydro power, and regional development, outlining a multi phase construction timeline and international cooperation.
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Interior
Mrs Rebecca C Hall Succumbs Near Denton at 64
Mrs Rebecca C Hall 64 wife of W T Hall of near Denton died at her home at 3 AM after attending a birthday party near Canaan church. Survived by four sons and three daughters, two sisters. Funeral at Chapel Hill Methodist Protestant church Tuesday at 2 PM with interment at Chapel Hill.
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Schmeling Expected to Wed Actress Anny Ondra Soon
Rumors swirl that former heavyweight champion Max Schmeling plans to marry film actress Anny Ondra, a blond Czecho-Slovakian star, with reports suggesting a forthcoming wedding in the near future.
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Currency Expanded State by State Relief Funds Bill
The report outlines a nationwide expansion of relief funding with state by state allocations. It notes a committee review and anticipated distribution to social services and housing programs.
Hoover Receives War on Depression Funds in Congress
Administration leaders mobilize for a $4.922 billion depression relief package. Congress passes home loan bank and unemployment relief bills, with Hoover to sign. funds target direct relief and public works while currency expansion aims to lift prices and reduce dollar value.
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Bonus Marchers Idle About Camps and Wonder What It's All About
Thousands of bewildered World War veterans idled in their camps waiting for new loan measures to move the bonus issue forward. Congress adjourned for December with no immediate victory in sight, yet the army shows no signs of dissolving. Leaders like Walter Waters pledge continued fighting as veterans seek action via a possible convention and renewed demonstrations.
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Fortune teller warned death before Chicago man slain
Mrs Vera Carr testified at a coroner inquiry that a fortune teller warned of her husband George Carrs death using three cards the card of death the card of widowhood and the card of litigation Carl Carr was found dead with a bullet in his head days later and Mrs Carr suggested the third card may relate to a five thousand dollar insurance policy with ten thousand double indemnity for violent death in the widow name Susie Ballow told the cards foreshadowing bad luck and money.
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East Bakersfield Letter Claims Olympic Tryouts
A letter from East Bakersfield recounts a trip to Stanford for Olympic trials and claims about racial competition among nations. The writer praises the U S as Congress adjourns and urges self belief to win, mentioning Booker T. Washington’s boys and Finns.
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Uncle Sam Ready To Hit Capone Syndicate Hard
A two year probe by the prohibition department Chicago secret six and Chicago police yields a 50 page report to the attorney general. It strengthens indictments and points to Capone's control of the liquor trade with 200 associates across eight states aided by Elliott Ness.
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Jusserand Dies Former French Ambassador at 77
Paris reports the death of Jules J. Jusserand former French ambassador to the United States at his Paris home after a kidney illness. He was 77 last February and had served 22 years as ambassador, known for strengthening Franco American friendship. Madame Jusserand was present.
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Jules J. Jusserand
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Jean Jules Jusserand
Washington
Dual Tragedy Involving Columbia Woman Killing Cop
In Fort Mill South Carolina July 18 an inquest heard Beatrice Ferguson of Columbia shot York County officer Elliott Harris after seizing his gun as he arrested Snipes for reckless driving. Harris died from gunshot wounds and Lewis Potts was killed in a separate crash en route to notify Harris's wife. Kenyon Young, Furman University student, testified Harris stopped the car and Ferguson and others fled toward Charlotte before surrendering to authorities.
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German cabinet bans outdoor protests after rioting
Berlin reports a week of political clashes leaves 15 dead and many injured. A general ban on outdoor processions is issued while uniforms remain allowed under pressure from Nazi leaders. Altona sees the fiercest fighting with 12 dead and 50 injured as 6,000 demonstrators clash.
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Treasury Receipts and Expenditures for Mid July
Treasury receipts for July 15 totaled 4 255 538.48 with expenditures of 20 140 344.92 leaving a balance of 247 757 917.22 Customs duties for 15 days in July amounted to 8 597 691.38.
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Washington
Jeffress Warns Road Department Only Necessary Expenses
Raleigh reports Chairman E B Jeffress warns highway department must pass every expenditure through necessity tests. He notes $5.6 million federal emergency aid will be available, and explains prior overrun of $2.5 million beyond revenue.
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