German Spy Ring Uncovered in Paris Arrests
Paris authorities disclosed a large German spy organization after the arrest of an agent in Paris. Warrants were issued for others as secret service probes linked the captured officer to Captain Froge, under investigation over Belfort defense plans. Froge was held, while the Paris prisoner’s disclosures prompted magistrate action at Belfort.
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Paris
Secret Service
Froge
Belfort
Frege
Treasury Report Shows Half-Year Outlay, Large Emergency Spending
Washington May 2. Treasury spending for ten months of the fiscal year totaled 5 22,427,211, slightly more than half the full year budget. The deficit reached 3 334,444,123 versus Roosevelt's June estimate of 7 09,000,000. Public debt stood at 26,118,280,752 with a June 30 projection of 29,847,000,000. April spending hit a high due to a 300,000,000 sinking fund item, while emergency outlays declined. Major emergency outlays went to the relief administration, Civil Works, Reconstruction, and the Conservation Corps. Receipts for ten months were 2,487,983,000. Treasury cash at April end was 2,293,981,573, including 810,063,000 profit on dollar devaluation. the remaining 2,000,000,000 profit sits in the exchange stabilization fund.
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Washington
Treasury
Roosevelt
Civil Works Administration
Reconstruction Corporation
The
Conservation Corps
Exchange Stabilization Fund
Urges Extension Code Compliance in Retail Wages Hours
David Owens of Charlotte and head of the National Retail Dry Goods Association urges broader compliance with the current code before wage hikes and hours cuts. He praises the retail code's role in self-government, notes NRA stall on exceptions, and cautions against further wage and hour changes without consensus.
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Washington
David Owens
Charlotte
N. C
National Retail Dry Goods Association
Owens
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
National Retail Code Authority
NRA
National Association
Air Mail Legislation Moves Up In Congress
The article outlines next steps in major bills including air mail legislation and stock exchange regulation. It notes a limit on federal reserve bank loans to industry at a quarter billion dollars, and talks over plans to raise metal buying power. House and Senate actions loom with committees pushing anti crime measures and tariff moves. Roosevelt aims for a home building push with potential government aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Stock Exchange
Federal Reserve Bank
Interstate Commerce Committee
Mapes
Michigan
Pettengill
Indiana
Special Commission
Senate
House Judiciary Committee
Committee
Roosevelt
Treasury
Newport News shipyard launches aircraft carrier test run
The U S. Navy aircraft carrier returned to its berth at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock after a builders trial in the Virginia Capes region. The $821,000,000 vessel completed all tests satisfactorily, according to a shipyard official.
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Newport News
Newportews Shipbuilding and Dry Company
Virginia Capes
Offi
Heflin Drops Birmingham Return In Democratic Runoff
Former Senator J. Heflin of LaFayette faces a mathematical probability of another run at the political comeback in the run off Democratic primary for the fifth congressional district. Major Joe Starnes and Congressman Miles B. battle for second place as returns trickle in from Birmingham, Alabama.
Roosevelt eyes reduced liquor tax public attack on bootleg
President Roosevelt signals a tax cut on liquor as a preferred line of attack this session in Congress. He aims to curb bootleg operations by shifting emphasis to liquor policy rather than broader punitive measures.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Tax collection totals rise in North Carolina year to date
Collections from federal income in North Carolina for ten months of the year reached 47,412,808 dollars, topping the prior year. Collector C. H. Rob reported the figures, noting the increase over the same period last year as federal revenue trends showed strength.
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Raleigh
Federal Inter Revenue
North Caro
C. H. Rob
Textile code praised by NC manufacturer Gossett
Washington May 2 AP high praise for the cotton textile code by B B Gossett of North Carolina a manufacturer who said it raised wages for 140 000 workers and boosted industry prospects to invest about 100 million dollars in goods and equipment over the next 18 months
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Washington
B. B. Gossett
N. C
Postmaster Betz Named to Office in Gar Administration
Betz, long serving postmaster of US Pa, was named to a presidential administration post. He has served over a century in the role, appointed by General Thomas and serving 18 administrations. Venus is depicted by five converging roads forming a star likeness in the area.
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Tong
Post US
Betz
Garhas
Thomas
Venus
Weather forecast by state and coastal outlook
Weather forecast across states shows mostly cloudy conditions through Thursday with variable temperatures and stronger north or northeast winds along the coast. East portions may see rain tonight and Thursday, with Jacksonville experiencing fresh north winds and diminishing rain, while Hatteras reports overcast skies and stronger northeast winds. Official records note 24 hour temperate and rainfall data for principal cotton growing areas.
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Carolina
Jacksonville
Hook
Hatteras
Property Settlement Between John Gilbert and Virginia Bruce
The Los Angeles Examiner reports a property settlement between actor John Gilbert and his estranged wife Virginia Bruce. Bruce will receive over 50 000 in property, 400 monthly for three years for her needs, and 200 monthly for their nine month old daughter Susan Ann, custody awarded to the mother, as divorce papers are prepared.
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Los Angeles
Examiner
John Gilbert
Virginia Bruce
Miss Bruce
Two Negroes killed in Chester in automobile crash
James Fant and Coley John, both Black men from Whitmire, were fatally injured in an automobile accident on the Newberry Whitmire highway last night near Chester.
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Chester
James Fant
Coley John
Whitmire
Newberry- Whitmire Highway
Pitched Battle Ends May Day In France
Police fought a pitched battle with communists in a tough Paris quarter as May Day clashes peaked. Four officers wounded as Reds entrenched behind barricades and battled mounted guards. By 6:30 a.m. police stormed the citadel and seized captives, restoring calm after a four-hour siege.
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Stuart Moroney
Associated Press
Paris
France
Roger Langeron
Rue Nationale
Seine
Havana Strike Fizzles After One-Hour Walkout
In Havana on May 2 a one hour Communist strike failed as most workers continued to work. Traffic was partially paralyzed though streetcars ran normally. The protest followed May Day violence that left one dead and ten wounded. Two bombs exploded in midtown. Police dispersed students from a trade school. A woman was wounded by sniper fire from rooftops during a Communist parade yesterday. A soldier died from wounds after a kit containing tear gas and hand grenades exploded.
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Havana
Arkansas Bad Man Slain In Attempt To Break Prison
Cliff Harback, a life sentence bank robber in western Arkansas, was killed during a break for freedom at Tucker Prison Farm. The slaying occurred at the prison facility with a guard involved. Harback had been imprisoned for the murder of Dolph Guthrie during the Paris bank robbery. His brother Gene is also a convict, and Johnny Wilson also holds a life sentence for the same murder. Guthrie was kidnapped and killed during the bank heist or gun battle with officers.
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Tucker Prison Farm
Aoe
Cliff Harback
Arkansas
Rhack
Dolph Guthrie
First National Bank
Paris
Ark
Johnny Wilson
Harback
Gene
Guthrie
Loans 10 small industries urged loans 10 small industries urged
Governor Eugene Black urged a bill to let federal reserve banks make capital loans to small industries. A national survey estimated $622 million could be used to keep about 350 000 workers employed and create roughly 380 000 more jobs. The proposal would cap Federal Reserve lending at $282 million for the coming year. District estimates suggested Richmond and Atlanta would add tens of thousands of jobs.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Banks
Eugene Black
Federal Reserve Board
House Banking Committee
Black
Chambers of Commerce
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve District of Richmond
Atlanta
Richmond
Egg scam duo fined in Chicago for selling stonelike eggs
Joe Paprock and Harold Riley were fined $210 and $60 after housewives pounded eggs they bought, finding some eggs were not eggs but stone substitutes. The incident occurred in Chicago on May 2.
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Chicago
Joe Paprock
Harold Riley
Senate silver talks expect early legislation before adjournment
Associated Press reports Senator King leads the silver bloc in Utah amid ongoing talks with President Roosevelt over silver policy. A compromise likely centers on a large silver purchase program and issuance of silver certificates, with free coinage at 16 to 1 increasingly unlikely. Some senators oppose permissive power without an international deal.
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Washington
King
Utah
Senate
Roosevelt
Doris Duke Trust Seeks Tax Redetermination Appeal
Trustees of the Doris Duke trust petitioned the board of tax appeals for a redetermination of a $110 tax claim. They contend the deficiency was assessed against the trust as a whole instead of against each beneficiary’s trustees, and allege the bureau disallowed a $593,136 deduction distributed to beneficiaries.
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Washington
Doris Duke
James B. Duke
Board of Tax Appeals
New York
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Wirt Committee Reports Dissent on Probe to House
Washington May 2 Democratic and Republican members file divergent views on Dr William A Wirt s allegations that brain trusters sought to overturn the social order The majority finds no foundation for his statements while two Republicans argue the investigation was insufficient No action by the House is required and the panel majority is summarized as clearing Wirt and the government officials involved
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Wirt Committee
HOUSE
Washington
House Today
William A. Wirt
Gary
Ind
Republican Committee
Bulwinkle
North Carolina
Arnold
Illinois
O'Connor
New York
Russian Debt Talks and Philippine Vote Mentioned
San Francisco reports touch on Russia possibly paying 200 million of a 700 million debt. Philippines vote debates freedom as perceptions shift after involvement abroad.
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San Francisco
Calif
Russia
Philippines
Heflin Gains Stir in Alabama Race as Primary Drags On
Results from Alabama's Democratic primary show Bibb Graves leading a three man gubernatorial contest while J Thomas Heflin gains ground in his bid for a comeback seat. Incumbents Lamar Jeffers and George Huddleston face stiff opposition in multi candidate races, with potential shifts as returns from Jefferson and surrounding counties come in.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Bibb Graves
J. Thomas Heflin
Urban
Chambers County
Miles B. Allgood
Cotton Tom
Lamar Jeffers
George Huddieston
Jefferson County
Sam F. Hobbs
Selma
W. B. Oliver
A. H. Carmichael
Beulah Pope Dies in Hospital From Burns in Goldsboro
Beulah Pope aged four died in a Goldsboro hospital from burns after her clothing caught fire from matches she was playing with in her mother's absence from the room.
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Goldsboro
Beulah Pope
Propaganda Charges Hurl By Whitney on Pecora Testimony
Nathan Robertson reports New York Stock Exchange President Ferdinand Pecora clashed over propaganda claims after the Senate stock market inquiry released bank loan figures totaling 4.7 billion dollars as of July 1, 1929. Whitney accused Pecora of misleading the public with six figure profits data while defending ongoing Fletcher Rayburn bill regulation.
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Nathan Robertson Washington
Richard Whitney
New York Stock Exchange
Ferdinand Pecora
Senate Stock Market Investigating Committee
Whitney
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Fletcher-Rayburn
Pecora
Senate Committee
House
N C Physicians Rescued State Health Effort
Pinehurst May 2 A report to doctors of the state says North Carolina physicians and dentists rallied to public health after reduced appropriations to the state board of health. Dr J M Parrott health officer ill in Raleigh praised efforts, noting the lab remains essential until private costs drop. Dr Cooper was honored for preventive medicine and the department continues its work despite obstacles.
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Pinehurst
North Carolina
State Board of Health
Health Department
J. M. Parrott
State Medical Society
G. M. Cooper
Doctor Parrott
Raleigh
Doctor Cooper
Eller Planned Bounous Slaying in 1932 Testimony
Knox Brown of Valdese testified in the Dwight Beard trial that Alvin Eller told him he planned a job the night of the slaying of Gus Bounous, a Valdese merchant. Brown said Eller sought a coat from him and hinted at a burglary but did not name Beard.
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Morganton
Knox Brown
Valdese
Dwight Beard
Gus Bounous
Alvin Eller
Beard
Eller
Brown
R. A. Beard
Lenoir
Dwight
Asheville
Cleveland
Bounous
Milwaukee
R. G. Thompson
Winston-Salem
Buncombe County
Thompson
J. P. Coffey
Coffey
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