Note Believed Girl's Prank Leads to Suicide Note Inquiry
A pocket book found near Charlotte on the Charlotte Albemarle highway contained a unsigned note allegedly from a school girl claiming she would seek rest away from a troubled family set. Names mentioned include Clair Gentry Elizabeth Kelly Aaron McKinnis and Johnnie Kelly. Anderson police call the item a hoax and investigate missing person leads.
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Charlotte
Frank N. Littlejohn
Anderson
Dad
Prohibition and Tax Bills Spark North Carolina Senate Debate
The North Carolina Senate debated prohibition regulation of trucks, a 1.5 million extended term school aid fund payment plan to counties and districts, and a move to rewrite the state constitution. A substitute to call a constitutional convention was withdrawn amid discussion, while bills on county consolidations and tax changes faced committee actions.
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Senate
House
Moore
Craven
Aiken
Catawba
House Finance Committee
Taylor
Mecklenburg
Newman
Swift action goal of Congress today on Roosevelt banking plan
The seventy third Congress opened an extraordinary session to push Roosevelt banking remedies including currency issued on government bonds. Leaders from both parties urged rapid passage as they reorganize government to cut costs and support the president.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Seventy-Third
Congress
Senator Robinson
Arkansas
Rainey
Capitol Bill
Roosevelt Sees Limits on Industry Abuse in Looking Forward
In Looking Forward Roosevelt argues against using the public for private gain and opposes regimentation. He asserts liberty of action, sacred private property, and government as a counterbalance to economic oligarchy to protect workers savings and prevent exploitation. He warns that mere promoters and financiers pose danger as they drive development.
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New York
Roosevelt
United States
Northern state bill on truck railroad regulation faces battle
Representative Garibaldi argues the bill would destroy the little man and tabs it for defeat, while supporters led by Grant urge equal regulations for trucks and railroads. Several members from Wake, Granville, Mecklenburg, Columbus, and Hanover oppose or support the measure as the vote ties.
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Garibaldi
Mecklenburg
Wombie
Wake
Allen
Granville
Taylor and Boyd
Thompson
Columbus
Netnie
Grant
Hanover
Zangara Testifies on Motive and Actions in Roosevelt Shooting
The defendant Zangara testifies he wanted to kill all capitalists and presidents because they cause hunger. He describes the Roosevelt attempt, says he was born in Italy and has lived in the U S ten years, and that his stomach pains and hatred of capitalists fueled the act. He admits aiming at Roosevelt and notes a prior miss.
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Zangara
Mise Herlong
Roosevelt
B. & Nichol
Cermak
J. W. Snyder
Italy
New Jersey
Twyman
Capitallers
W. F. Cross
Miami
Armour
Zangara says I would kill Roosevelt in court
In a Miami court Zangara states he would kill Roosevelt if he enters the room while denying knowledge of Mayor Cermak and claiming plans shifted after learning Roosevelt would come. He adds the electric chair might change his mind and insists he is not crazy as the judge adjourns court for 2 p m.
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Roosevelt
Aldrich Plan Shocks Wall Street and Pushes Bank Reform
The plan ties all commercial banks to the federal reserve system and curbs private investment banks. It would bar private banks from accepting deposits, end security affiliates, and remove private bankers from prime brokerage roles, reshaping influence and access to market information.
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Wall Street
Congress
Aldrich
Federal Reserve System
New York Times
Banke
Chasé National Bank
J. W. Burkhead Dies At Asheboro Home
Asheboro prominent former Randolph County sheriff J. W. Burkhead 7%, died at his home after a stroke. He suffered the stroke while at his farm 12 miles away and died at 10 o'clock last night. Survived by wife and 11 children including Harris Blanche Burkhead Joe Forrester W C Craven Joe Fox Albe marle Pauline Burkhead John Shelton George Minnie Lee Burkhead. Funeral set for Friday at 11 at First Methodist church.
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Asheboro
Mar
J. W. Burkhead
Randolph County
Burkhead
Local Couple Files Bankruptcy Petition in Greensboro
Gideon Y. Stone and wife Missouri F. Stone of High Point filed voluntary bankruptcy in Greensboro clerk of court. Stone lists liabilities at 9 357 244 and assets at 1 531 with a 1 500 exemption. Mrs Stone claims no property beyond her husband’s interest as his wife.
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Greensboro
Gideon Y. Stone
Missouri F. Stone
High Point
Stone
Walker Divorce Suit Alleges Desertion by Husband
Jimmie Walker is sued for divorce on grounds of desertion alleging he left the home for New York and has refused to return. The plaintiff claims the desertion has continued for over a year prior to filing and that the defendant intended to end the marriage.
Three Bills On Modifying Dry Laws Receive Unfavorable Reports
A legislative committee, split 6 to 4, endorsed unfavorable action on the Pope liquor bill while favoring other measures. Subcommittee members urged caution on referendums and wait for federal action before easing whiskey or beer laws. The Dover measure was defeated, and an unfavorable report was tied to the Pope bill after debate on regulatory provisions.
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New Hanover
Pope
Barden
Graven
Martin
Buncombe
Congress
Dover
Hamilton
Carteret
Filon
Daniels May Be Head of Bureau of Commerce
The passage notes potential consolidation of major federal transportation agencies under a Bureau of Commerce led by Daniels, publisher of The Raleigh News and Observer, who previously served as Navy Secretary. President Roosevelt is linked to plans. a full governmental reorganization could be presented to Congress within weeks.
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Commerce Department
Roosevelt
Daniels
Raleigh News and Observer
Navy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Congress
Laroy Shuping
Roosevelt Urges Immediate Action On Gold Reserve Policy
The president urges Congress to concentrate gold in reserve banks to meet currency demands without worsening indebtedness. He warns against banking facility strangulation and calls for swift passage of legislation to restore business and trust between banks and the people. He promises two more urgent measures and a broader national restoration program. March 9, 1933.
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United States
Congress
Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
Emergency banking bill outlines currency expansion and reserve powers
The measure authorizes bank reorganizations with safeguards and segregated new deposits, allows issuance of federal reserve notes backed by government obligations, and extends presidential powers to regulate foreign exchange and transfers during war or national emergencies. Penalties include up to 10 years in prison. It enables emergency notes and direct Reserve Bank advances, with loan permission for partnerships or corporations by direct U S obligations.
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Comptroller
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve System
United States
United
Reserve Bank
High Point Man Pleads DUI in Greensboro Court
Pete Gray of High Point pleaded guilty in Greensboro Superior Court to driving a vehicle while intoxicated. Prayer for judgment was continued until May 1 if he pays court costs and obeys court conditions.
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Greensboro
Pete Gray
High Point
Greensboro endorsed for commissioner of internal revenue
The North Carolina delegation in the house of representatives backed Greensboro lawyer Shuping for the IRS post. Led by Pou and Hancock they urged Postmaster General Farley to support the appointment. Shuping helped with the Roosevelt campaign in North Carolina and has raised funds to address the Democratic deficit.
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Internal Revenue
House of Representatives
Representatives
Pou
Hancock
Farley
Shuping
North Carolina
Inds
Daniels
Shipping Board
Combine
Earthquake Strikes Japan Causing Massive Losses
A severe earthquake and tsunamis hit Honshu with Miyako Yamada and Kamaishi towns destroyed. Widespread damage in northern Honshu and waves also affected Hokkaido. Thousands affected with many deaths and injuries reported.
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Japan
Honshu
Miyako
Yamada
Kamaishi
Hokkaido Island
Chicago Honors Dead Mayor Anton J. Cermak
Chicago mourns its assassinated mayor Anton J. Cermak as crowds swell at his bier arriving from Miami. Attendees pass by the residence at high speed and the body is to be moved to City Hall for public viewing on a purple draped catafalque.
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Chicago
Anton J. Cermak
Miami
Fla
Cormak
Beards as Symbol of Masculinity in Evolution Talk
Dr. Ivor Griffith of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science warned that masculine beards may become the last symbol of male identity as evolution depigments the white race toward absolute Albinos. He linked baldness and gray hair to natural aging and noted that monkeys also gray and bald though they do not concern themselves with fashion or moratoriums.
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Philadelphia
Ivor Griffith
Griffith
Charles Curtis Returns to Law Practice in Washington
Charles Curtis, former vice president, seeks admittance to the district bar and will resume law practice near the vice president’s office. He says he was a prosecuting attorney in Kansas and was admitted to practice before the U S Supreme Court in 1904.
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Washington
Charles Curtis
District Bar
Curtis
Kansas
United States Supreme Court
Wildcat Division To Meet In Winston Salem
Veterans of the Slot division the Wildcat Division of the World War will meet in Winston Salem this summer at a date to be announced. The division includes men from North Carolina South Carolina and Tennessee. Gov A H Graham appointed an organization committee chairman to cooperate with the local committee.
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Winston-Salem
Mar
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
A. H. Graham
Baseball Chatter Stirs Giants Camp Competition
In Los Angeles Jonny Blondie Ryan dominates the Giants camp with polished fielding threatening Travis Jackson for the shortstop berth. In Miami Mack Wilson arrives as a leading Dodgers holdout with a quiet contract stance. Pasadena hints Male Haas or Red Kress may lead off for the White Sox amid managing worries. Avalon notes Cubs anxious about pitching as they depart for a camp voyage toward Ba Ane.
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Los Angeles
Mar
Jonn
Blondie
Ryan
New York Giants
Travis Jackson
Pasadena
Cal
Haas
Red Kress
White Sox
Lew Fonseca
Kress
Butter and Eggs Market Report Chicago March 9
Butter totals 7 742 firm with creamery specials 92 score 19 2 20 extras 92 19 extra firste 96 91 18 standards 90 centralised carrots 19 Eggs 12 902 unsettled extras 12 percent, fresh graded firsts 12 percent, warrant receipts 11 percent.
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Chicago
Bavarian Premier Urged to Resign by Nazi Leader
In Munich a Nazi stormtroop chief demanded Premier Held resign by 5 pm. The premier met with his cabinet as crowds gathered hoping for a Swastika flag over the city hall. Bavaria faced national control of police with General Franz Von Epp expected to be appointed.
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Munich
Bavaria
Maré Or
Ernst Boehm
National Socialist Storm Troops
Franz von Epp
Two Suspects Held After Proville Store Break-In
In Rock Hill South Carolina on March 9 police locked up two men named John Sanders of Clinton and Griffin Abrams of Newberry. They were believed to have broken into a Proville store while wearing seven suits of clothes on a chilly night.
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Rock Hill
8. C
Mar
John Sanders
Clinton
Griffin Abrams
Newberry
Proville
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