College students go 10 Kentucky search for truth trip
Two hundred students from Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Columbia and other schools gathered by bus and car to trek through eastern Kentucky to study coal region conditions. The group planned to meet in Knoxville then move into Herlan and Bell counties spreading out Sunday. Leaders stressed they sought knowledge not demands and warned against being tagged as communists while carrying credentials.
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Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Columbia
College of the City of New York
New York University
Smith and
Hunter Colleges
Kentucky
Knoxville
Tenn
Herlan
Bell
Rob F. Hall
Social Problems Club
Columbia University
Hall
Walter B. Smith
Bell County
North Carolina to gain one extra electoral vote
North Carolina will cast 13 presidential electoral votes in the 1932 election, says Attorney General Dennis G. Brummil. Population growth boosted the state's representation in Congress, increasing votes from 12 to 13 and adjusting House and Senate totals accordingly.
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North Carolina
Raleebigh
Dennis G. Brummil
Congress
Representative Connery Urges Relief Loans Amid Starvation Claims
Representative Connery of Massachusetts told the house rules committee that Americans are dying of starvation in large numbers. He urged quick passage of a bill authorizing 700 million dollars in loans to states for relief, with cash advanced on securities and promises to pay. The committee took up the measure for consideration.
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Washington
Mar
Connery
Mass
House Rules Committee
Labor Committee
Rules
J Piermont Morgan Radio Speech Plans for Jobless Aid
J Piermont Morgan will break his usual reserve by addressing the nation on a radio debut to urge support for a local drive aiding unemployed workers. The broadcast is set for 8 pm EST on WJZ and the NBC network with overseas shortwave reception.
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New York
Mar
Eranks
J. Piermont Morgan
WJZ
NBC
Auranium Clarkeite Discovered Near Spruce North Carolina
Auranium ore recently named Clarkeite was found near Spruce in North Carolina. The discovery highlights a new mineral addition in the region and could spur further geological exploration.
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Spruce, N. C
Suit Against Wilson and Keziah Is Filed By J. Vassie Wilson
In Greensboro on March 22 a special report states Silas B. Casey trustee in bankruptcy for a firm alleges that J. Wassie Wilson held one third of stock before illness. It claims Hedrick J. Knox Wilson and Keziah conspired to issue stock certificates in their names, ignoring J. Vassie Wilson. The suit seeks one third of the holdings for J. Vassie Wilson's estate.
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Silas B. Casey
Crty
J. Wassie Wilson
Hedrick
J. Knox Wilson
Keziah
J. Vassie Wilson
Carolina Bank Closure To Pay 10 Percent Dividend
Depositors in the Citizens Bank of Yancey Burnsville will receive a 10 percent dividend immediately, announced Gurney P. Hood State Banking Commissioner.
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Raleigh
N. C
Citizens Bank of Yancey
Burnsville
Gurney P. Hood
William S Bernard former Star manager dies in Virginia
William Stedman Bernard 72 longtime business manager of the Wilmington Morning Star died at the National Soldiers Home Hampton Virginia. He previously served the Star in editorial and advertising roles. Funeral details not listed in the brief obituary.
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Wilmington, N. C
William Stedman Bernard
The
Wilmington Morning Star
National Soldiers Home
Hampton, Va
Bound Over for Manslaughter of Jolly in Hit and Run
Fayetteville former fire chief J I Strickland was bound over to superior court on charges of manslaughter and hit and run in the death of J R Jolly, a Spanish American War veteran, on February 6.
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Fayetteville
N. C
J. I. Strickland
J. R. Jolly
University of North Carolina Faces Great Crisis in Need of Funds
In an address before alumni Dr. Frank P. Graham president of the University of North Carolina said the institution is facing a great crisis and is badly in need of funds.
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Charlotte
N. c
Frank P. Graham
University of North Carolina
Funda
Injured Gastonia Broker Hits Unlighted Trailer on Highway
Van A. Covington Gastonia cotton broker sustained painful injuries when his car struck what he said was an unlighted trailer of a large truck between Shelby and Kings Mountain.
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N. C
van A. Covington
Shelby
Kings Mountain
Renowned Naturalist Charles L Bull Dies at 67
Charles Livingston Bull, noted naturalist explorer and artist, died at his Oradell home from an injury suffered years earlier. The 67 year old writer and taxidermist had long contributed wildlife paintings and fiction works.
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Oradell, N. J
Charles Livingston Bull
Birmingham industrialist funds Julius Caesar at His Majesty's Theatre
A. C. J. Walls of Birmingham financed a full production of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar at His Majesty's Theatre so his five children could see a staged performance for the first time. Walls, a controller of several large industrial concerns, used his wealth to sponsor multiple theater projects.
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London
A. C. J. Walls
Birmingham
His Majesty's Theater
Walls
Senate begins debate on Jonas for Western District U.S. attorney
The senate opens consideration of the contested nomination of Charles A. Jonas as United States attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Jonas, a former congressman, sits in under a recess appointment.
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Washington
Mar
Senate
Charles A. Jonas
United States
North Carolina
Jonas
House
Dawes Asked to Submit R F C Loan List to House
Representative Bachman of West Virginia today introduced a bill requiring President Dawes of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to report within ten days the names of individuals and firms receiving loans and the amounts advanced.
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Dawes
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Bachman
W. Va
House
Pig Tail Theft Baffles New Jersey Owner
In Gibbstown New Jersey a pig owner cannot locate his stolen porkers and struggles to identify them after a cold spell damaged their tails. The owner cites tail discoloration and missing marks, while the report names Evangelista as a possible clue though no clear match to McCarthy aeek or Reilly is given.
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John Jol
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N. J
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Aeek
Reilly
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Five to One Odds Chicago Motor Club Declare Woman Driver Safer
The Chicago Motor Club states that a woman drives a motorcar five times more safely than a man though opinions vary. This assertion reflects a public discussion on driving safety and gender.
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Chicago
Chicago Motor Club
Feud Between Missouri Engineering and Law Students Turns Violent
Three students were shot and one beaten as a long running feud between engineering and law students at Missouri escalated. A student named Frederick fired a .38 revolver amid confrontations, injuring Love and Luckey before fleeing. he was captured after being bound and dumped in front of a hospital. Another law student, Max Patten, was abducted but uninvolved. The dispute traces to past hazing and the kidnapping of Butterfield, queen of the St Patrick Day ball, fueling planned punishment for the four alleged abductors.
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Cebe
Max Patten
Columbia
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Missouri
Butterfield
Moberly
Man Stays in Home of Mourning For Two Days
A report notes a person remained in his home of mourning for the past two days. The detail emphasizes the ongoing quiet period and family observance surrounding the event.
New Orleans Uses Pumps to Drain Storm Water
New Orleans relies on 16 pumps that remove 60 000 cubic feet of storm water each minute of the day to keep the natural bowl city from flooding.
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New Orleans
Mississippi
Illuminated menus used for dark ants
A brief report notes illuminated menus being used to aid dark ants in identifying food sources. The unusual pairing highlights a novelty approach by local researchers to study insect foraging behavior in urban settings.
Grounds For Divorce In Springfield Case
Arthur la Rose moved to take in western radio stations at 4 a m. Mrs La Rose filed for separation claiming cruelty and abuse. The court ruled in her favor.
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Springfield
Mass
Arthur la Rose
Tane
la Rose
Declining Falaang Sport Report From Papua New Guinea
In Canberra Australia a Papua administrator notes only about 60 000 of Papua's 300 000 inhabitants still engage in the pastime. The long term decline signals reduced interest and participation.
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Canberra
Australia
Papua
Rooster Plunged Into Tree After Tornado Hits Clinton
A tornado struck Clinton Alabama lifting a rooster into a treetop where rescuers found him unable to crow at dawn. The odd scene drew local curiosity as residents surveyed the storm’s damage and commended the emergency responders who reached the area.
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Rooster Clannton
Ala
Expensive Ducks Hollywood
Harold Lloyd faced a costly joke when four ducks he bought for a film were stolen. He then purchased four more ducks at a total expense of ten thousand dollars.
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Hollywood
Harold Lloyd
Lloyd
Congress Debates Tariff and Reform Measures Now
Congress considers a democratic tariff bill. Foreign relations committee reviews world court proposals. Banking and currency committee opens hearings on Glass reform. Postoffice subcommittee begins hearings on protested Tennessee postmasters. Ways and means reviews tax amendments. Banking subcommittee weighs Hoover home loan bill. Interstate commerce panel examines railroad holding companies.
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Foreign Relations
Banking and Currency Committee
Postoffice
Tennessee
AOUSE
Ways and Means
Banking
Hoover
Interstate Commerce Committee
Thirteen Birthday of Fascism Marked in Rome Ceremonies
In Rome on March 23 1936 Fascist Italy marked the thirteenth anniversary of its founding with solemn ceremonies. Benito Mussolini, once Milan editor, and other founders were recalled in a signed document. Mussolini planned a national council meeting as church bells rang and battle flags were issued to youths 18 to combat.
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Rome
Mar
Italy
Benito Mussolini
Milan
San Sepolcro Square
Il Duce
Mussolini
National Council
University gum policy costs Texans a dime
President H. B. Benedict of the University criticized chewing gum use at the University of Texas in a paper delivered in Austin, stating it costs Texans the same amount of money as other expenses.
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United Press
Austin
Tex
University of Texas
H. 8. Benedict
University
$2,000 Cleaning Bill Fire In Chicago Dress Cleaners
Mrs. Frank White cleaned dresses with naptha then lit a sulphur candle to deter moths. The candle sparked naptha fumes and caused a fire that firefighters in Chicago fought, with losses totaling about $2,000.
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Chicago
Frank White
Caddy Loses B Suit in Kentucky Appeal ruling
FRANKFORT Ky The state court of appeals dismissed a 30500 damage suit by Edward Stober 17 a caddy The court ruled golfer Harry W Embry was not responsible for his ball when a bad drive struck the caddy on the head.
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Frankfort
State Court of Appeals
Edward Stober
Harry W. Embry
Rudy Vallee Visits President Hoover
Rudy Vallee and Mrs Vallee visited President Hoover in Washington on March 23. Vallee said Hoover suggested smiling and singing a song with a prosperous theme might earn him a meal, indicating a light exchange between the crooner and the president.
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Rudy
Hoover
Washington
Mar
Rudy Vallee
March 1931 National Anthem Law Adopts Star Spangled Banner
The Star Spangled Banner was legally designated the United States national anthem in March 1931 by law. It marks a formal national symbol with official status and recognition by the U.S. government.
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United States
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