Viceroy May Intervene To End Gandhi's Fast Unto Death
Gandhi weak on day four of his fast in Rajkot as the British viceroy Linlithgow contemplates intervention. Protests flood Rajkot while thousands pray outside Gandhi’s quarters. The 69 year old leader, fasting for reform, shows signs of exhaustion and slipping health as relief efforts and appeals mount.
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Benes Sees No Fixed Frontiers in Europe
Dr Eduard Benes former president of Czechoslovakia says definite frontiers in Europe are impossible and a federated democratic Europe is the next step He advocates a League of Nations style body to foster enduring peace during a Chicago radio roundtable while teaching at the University of Chicago.
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Czechoslovakia
Europe
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University of Chicago
Polish minister Beck to visit Britain soon
London March 6. Prime Minister Chamberlain announced in the house of commons that Colonel Joseph Beck, Polish foreign minister, would visit Great Britain shortly. The British government welcomed talks on matters of common interest to both nations.
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Gandhi’s health worsens as fast continues
Gandhi weakened this morning after gaining five points of weight. Medical attendants said he was decidedly weaker and that his heart might not endure the strain of the fast much longer.
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American Dancer Miriam Verne Meets Hitler in Berlin
Miriam Verne a Pitts burgh acrobatic dancer said she spoke with Adolf Hitler for nearly an hour after a solo at the chancellery artists reception. She praised the chancellery and recalled receiving flowers candy and informal German money from the Fuehrer. Verne plans to stay in Germany until May then tour Europe and is the second American dancer seen by Hitler recently after Marion Daniels of Chicago in a special performance of The Merry Widow.
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Plane crash kills two in thick fog over East Northport
A rented monoplane crashed into a high water tower in East Northport after circling for 30 minutes in dense fog. Alfred Beech Jr of Glendale and William Danhardt a Woodhaven high school student died in the crash.
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Glendale
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Woodhaven
End Of Court Struggle Seen After 150th Celebration
Washington observers saw a formal end to the clash between President Roosevelt and the Supreme Court at the 150th anniversary ceremonies. Chief Justice Hughes and Roosevelt voiced similar views on democracy and electorate sovereignty, suggesting a long‑term settlement though the court remodeling plan had stalled.
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Mother Allowed Out Of Jail To Attend Funeral
Harrisburg dispatch reports 21 year old Helen Wolf granted release to attend funeral of Mariam Wolf, the two year old known as The Rosebud Baby who died after beating. The mother faces criminal negligence charges while another jail inmate, 22 year old Paul Barrick, on murder charges, says he would like to die. Police say he beat the child out of jealousy of her father.
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Paul Wesley Barrick
Tax Return Deadline Urged By Treasury
Washington reports the treasury reminds filers that income tax returns are due by midnight March 15. The rule applies to those with yearly income totals of 5000 dollars or more, singles with net income at least 1000, and heads of families with net income 2500 or more.
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House Leaders Push Modified U S Government Reorganization Bill
Washington March 6 House leaders began rounding up votes for a modified government reorganization bill aimed at avoiding last year's defeat. The plan centers on 76 Democratic defectors from last spring with only minor opposition expected. Eight hours of debate were set, with a final vote anticipated Wednesday.
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Aliens Cut From Federal Relief Projects Today
Washington march 6 there were no jobs on federal relief projects today for aliens after a proviso in the 725 million emergency relief bill required the WPA to drop aliens within 30 days. The deadline did not expire during the weekend.
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Community Chest meeting for North and South Carolina
A meeting of community chest secretaries in North and South Carolina is scheduled for April 22 23, announced from Charlotte. The event aims to coordinate fundraising and allocations across the two states.
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