Rainey says new money to finance bonus cannot pass
Washington dispatch reports Representative Rainey says the $2 billion bonus funding plan for soldiers cannot become law this session. He faults fiat money ideas and notes the Ways and Means Committee will not approve drastic inflationary schemes.
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Rainey
Washington
Men Today
House
Ways and Means
Illinois
Senate
Patman Mills
Patman
Tex
Senate Finance Committee
Mills
Treasury
Crisp
Governors Holph and Baltar Fly Across Nation in One Day
In Beverly Hills the writer praises California Governor Holph and Nevada Governor Baltar for traveling across the country in a single day. The piece rails at atom splitting headlines by two English scientists and complains of political divides over prohibition, ending with a call to “let up and atom.”
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Holph
California
Baltar
Nevada
Vanishing of San Francisco Public Defender Shrouded in Mystery
Frank J. Egan, SF public defender, disappeared after a late night call allegedly from him. Deputy Coroner Jane Walsh notes he was named chief beneficiary in the will of Mrs. Jessie Hughes, whose body was found in a street gutter days earlier. Police suspect a hit-and-run or foul play. Egan’s wife reports a ominous phone message saying they have him. Egan’s car was found in a downtown garage.
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San Francisco
Frank J. Egan
Charles Dullea
Egan
Jane Walsh
Jessie Hughes
Reynolds and Smith to marry in Blowing Rock today
Mis Anne Cannon Reynolds of Concord and Frank Brandon Smith Jr of Charlotte will wed here late today. Reynolds is daughter of textile maker J F Cannon and ex wife of Reynolds Reynolds. Smith is a real estate businessman and son of the late R J Reynolds of Winston-Salem.
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Blowing Rock
N. C
Anne Cannon Reynolds
Concord
Frank Brandon Smith, Jr
Charlotte
Reynolds
J. F. Cannon
Smith Reynolds
R. J. Reynolds
Winston-Salem
Reno
Nev
Smith
Convicted Unjustly They Seek Pay From State For Services
Jas per Sanders and Haywood Morgan, jailed for stealing a red pig, filed a claim with the state highway commission for 62 days services rendered on roads before the court error was found. Officials say the commission has no means of restitution in such cases and only sympathy has been given.
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Raleigh
Jasper Sanders
Haywood Morgan
Vernon Langdon
Johnston County
State Highway Commission
Japanese Press Drive Against Rebels Spurs Heavy Casualties
General Hirose leads three Japanese brigades advancing north and northeast of Harbin against Chinese rebels. Fierce fighting along the Hulan Hailun line sees many killed and wounded on both sides as bridges are dynamited and clashes continue near Mulan and Yukimbo. Chinese losses reported as high. Japanese casualties include 16 killed and 18 wounded in Monday’s action.
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Harbin
Manchuria
Hirose
Here
Hulan-Hailun
Ma Chan-Shan
Murai
Hulan
Nagamura
Bucgari
Mulan
Nakamura
Yoda
Wukihiho
Yukimbo
Hale Pushes Strong Navy to Avert Future Wars
Senate hearing features Chairman Hale urging a navy built to treaty limits to deter war. He mocks disarmament arguments, warns Japan over open door policy, and says U S must strengthen naval fortifications to protect China and assert leadership since Washington conference.
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Washington
Senate
Hale
Naval Committee
United States
Otten
Far East
Japan
Pacific
China
Defense rests in Clarke York murder case in N C
In Dobson North Carolina on May 4 the defense rested its case in the Clarke York murder trial of taxi driver Jim Burrus. Arguments began after a motion for non suit was denied and court adjourned for lunch. The jury likely would hear the case this afternoon as the state presented evidence about a pistol found near Burrus's body.
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Dobson
N. C
Defense Council
Clarke York
Jim Burrus
Mount Airy
Thomas Shaw
Surry County
Burrus
York
Jesse Buff
Armistice Between China and Japan May Be Signed Tomorrow
Shanghai reports an armistice to end the conflict in the area will be signed at ten o'clock tomorrow morning Japanese signatories Mamoru Shigemitsu and Kenki Ugeda wounded in an attack will sign alongside Chinese defense commissioner General Tai Chi Other signatories include representatives from the United States Britain France and Italy who participated in negotiations
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Shanghai
China
Japan
Mamoru Shigemitsu
Kenkichi Ugeda
Tai Chi
Ill-Fated Romance Tale Unfolds at Los Angeles Trial
Lois Wade a 17 year old Pomona girl testifies at the Los Angeles trial of Frank Newland 19 charged with clubbing her and throwing her into an abandoned well The prosecution says the assault followed Wade’s demand Newland marry her after he obtain a divorce She says Newland kept pressing her.
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Theodore Dreiser
Lois Wade
Pomona
Cali
Los Angeles
Frank Newland
Miss Wade
Newland
Raleigh Reverts to Standard Time Amid Confusion
Raleigh ends daylight saving after four days and returns to Eastern Standard Time at midnight. City commissioners, urged by the junior chamber of commerce, rescinded the daylight time ordinance amid broad confusion. Durham is weighing daylight time as a civic club sponsors the movement.
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Raleigh
Chamber of Commerce
Frank L. Dunlap
Durham
Bankers Gather for 36th North Carolina Convention at Pinehurst
Members of the North Carolina Bankers association from across the state convene in Pinehurst for their 36th annual gathering. The three day program includes several addresses by association members and visiting bankers.
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Bankers Ass'n
Pinehurst
North Carolina Bankers Association
Mutilated Economy Bill Advances to Senate
The economy bill, a shadow of the original $210 million package, cleared the House after insurgent opposition and would, in its current form, authorize reorganization of government agencies, create a public works admin, cut payrolls, suspend overtime, and cap salaries. The Senate, focused on tax legislation, has shown limited attention but will act as the appropriation bill proceeds.
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Washington
House
Sy Aracrea
Cies
Senate
Philippine Scouts
Shipping Board
Army
Navy
Senate extends admission tax to dog racing
AP reports the Senate committee kept automobile racing at ten percent while raising the admission tax to 25 percent for horse and dog racing. In New York, General Motors cut its quarterly common stock dividend to 25 cents from 50 cents, with preferred at $1.25 and the annual rate reduced to $2 from $3, payment due March 12.
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Washington
Senate Committee
New York
General Motors Corporation
House committee backs Hawaii government survey resolution
The House Territories Committee unanimously approved a plan for a thorough survey of Hawaii's government and instructed Chairman Williams of Texas to introduce a resolution to authorize the study.
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Washington
House Territories Committee
Hawaii
Representative Williams
Texas
Capone to begin 11 year tax fraud sentence in Atlanta
Al Capone traveled south aboard the Dixie Flyer guarded by U S marshals to begin serving an 11 year penalty for income tax fraud at Atlanta penitentiary. He sat in a Pullman compartment as deputies watched for escape while the train moved toward the city.
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Dixie Flyer
Atlanta
al Capone
Will Enetr
U. S
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad
Capone
U. S. Supreme Court
George E. I. Johnson
Cook County
Chicago
Merrilt
Prohibition
Secret Service
Chicago Heights
Ill
Devil's Island
Devil’s Island
Morrison Spars VFW Over Bonus Stand
Senator Ian Morrison and North Carolina Veterans of Foreign Wars clashed over the Patman bill granting immediate government cash value. Morrison denied pledging support, saying he has not taken a stand, while VFW officials claimed he promised backing. The state convention adjourned after electing James F. Mickel state commander and naming other officers.
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Charlotte
Ian Morrison
North Carolina Veterans of Foreign Wars
Patman
Morrison
D. M. Blankenship
Charlotte Post
Blankenship
Senate
High Pointer
James F. Mickel
Greensboro
D. M. Marshall
Fitzhugh Lee Whitfield
Clinton
Claude B. Woltz
W. E. Wishart
W. R. Eckenrod
Mount Airy
Paul C. Pearson
Aroas E. Bennett
Winston-Salem
National Council
Nathan M. Sharp
J. W. McMahon
High Point
Carl F. Suthpin
Lindy Intermediary Still Making Secret Trip in Case
John Hughes Curtis made another secret water trip today as a negotiator in the Lindbergh kidnapping case. After a return to the Marcon yacht last night participants stayed at the Naval Base ready for another possible voyage. Curtis could not be located and no results were indicated.
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Norfolk
John Hughes Curtis
Marcon
Naval Base
Curtis
Guy H. Burrage
H. Dobson
Treasury receipts and expenditures for May 2 noted
Treasury reports May 2 receipts totaling 486,928,166.50 with expenditures of 36,418,866.72 and a balance of 742,974,508.97. Customs duties for the first two days of May were 868,247.52.
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Washington
Treasury
Senator Logan proposes pardon bill for Hawaiian murder case
A bill to grant President Hoover authority to pardon the four defendants in the Hawaiian murder case was introduced today by Senator Logan of Kentucky. The measure seeks executive clemency in the controversial case.
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Washington
Hoover
Logan
Garner Leads in California Democratic Primary Returns
Garner holds a leading margin of about 25 000 votes over Roosevelt in the latest California primary returns as the race for the Democratic nomination continues.
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Callifornia
Roosevelt
No Prison Yet for Massie and Others
Honolulu reports that Lieut Thomas H Massie and three co defendants convicted of manslaughter likely will not face prison before sentencing. Both sides expect they will stay in navy custody at Pearl Harbor with Judge Davis to commit them to naval officers when sentences are handed down Friday. Washington pressures Governor Judd to pardon the quartet tied to the lynching case of Joseph Kahahawai amid congressional appeals and local requests.
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Honolulu
Thomas H. Massie
Navy
Pearl Harbor
Charles Davis
Lawrence M. Judd
Washington
Joseph Kahahawai
Congress
Judd
Fall Probably Will Be Released From Prison Within Week
Albert B. Fall is expected to be released from prison within four days. After good behavior deductions, May 8 marks the end of his sentence for accepting a bribe while secretary of the interior under Harding. He serves at the New Mexico State penitentiary for health reasons, with the $100,000 fine not yet paid.
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Washington
Albert B. Fall
Harding
New Mexico State
Santa Fe
Fall
Justice Department
Pierce Fire on Gulfport Waterfront Causes $100,000 Loss
Fire of undetermined origin swept Gulfport Mississippi piers along the waterfront today causing damage estimated at 100000 dollars.
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Gulfport
Miss
Victory prospects for Garner in California primary
Early returns from 8 660 of 10 271 precincts show Garner with 192 249 votes, Roosevelt 150 022, Smith 128 182. If remaining precincts hold, Garner could block Roosevelt and gain California’s 44 convention votes plus Texas’s 46 for a 90 vote block. Roosevelt sits with at least 100 pledged from New York and Pennsylvania, totaling 318 pledged and claimed.
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San Francisco
John N. Garner
Garner
Pranlin Dy Rooevelt
E. Smith
Roosevelt
Texas
California
Roosevelto Ware
Ponee
New York
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Hoover
Rhode Island
Twin City Dentist Dies in Winston-Salem
Dr. J. Fred Hall, 29, a Winston-Salem dentist, died suddenly in his office today of a heart attack shortly after returning from the State Dental Society meeting in Elizabeth City.
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Winston-Salem
J. Fred Hall
State Dental Society
Elizabeth City
Senate Finance Committee approves broad tax revenue plan
The Senate Finance Committee moved to extend new excise levies permanently, removing the July 1 1984 sunset. The five dollar exemption on bank check tax was dropped, adding over 35 million to the measure. A four cent levy on bond transfers was set, expected to raise 10 million.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
House
British Flier Awaits Grand Jury in Clarke Death Case
Miami May 4 Captain W N Lancaster British flier faces state murder indict ment over Haden Clarke death. Grand jury evidence includes Lancaster letters and diaries showing he loved Mrs Keith Miller. Witnesses from the Keith Miller household expected to testify as jury reconvenes. Lancaster says he could convince the panel and can explain how he did not kill Haden.
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Miami
Fla
Florida
W. N. Lancaster
Haden Clarke
N. Vernon Hawtorne
Hawthorne
Lancaster
J. M. Keith-Miller
Keith-Miller
Haden
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