House Panel Moves to Revive Hatch Political Practices Bill
The House Judiciary Committee voted 14 to 11 to revive the Hatch political practices bill and send it for further action. The measure would extend Hatch Act rules to state employees paid with federal funds, backed by President Roosevelt.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Toy
Celler
N. Y
Healey
Mass
McLaughlin
Neb
Murdock
Utah
Tolan
Calif
Byrne
Massengale
Okla
Guyer
Kans
Hancock
Mitchener
Mich
Robison
Gwynne
Monkiewies
Conn
Hatch
Roosevelt
Dempsey
Labor Opposition Attacks Chamberlain Speech Over Norway War
London May 7 AP Prime Minister Chamberlain defends withdrawals from mid Norway and names Winston Churchill to supervise daily military operations while remaining first lord of the Admiralty The Labor opposition led by Clement Attlee denounces the address as excuses and warns on unity amid looming fronts Attlee faults the war cabinet and Churchill’s appointment as ineffective and demands energised leadership Liberal leader Sir Archibald Sinclair notes no shakeup but hints at further needs in the campaign
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London
Chamberlain
Britain
Mid
Norway
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Clement R. Attlee
Churchil
Admiralty
Attlee
Churchill
Archibald Sinclair
Fire kills 95 as Sandona town hall burns in anniversary disaster
In Sandona near Pasto Colombia a blaze destroying the town hall during the 100th anniversary observance of General Santander’s death killed ninety five people. Yugoslavia mobilized 300000 troops guarding frontiers with Italy and Germany increasing conscripts. John Kurzawa 21 pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to life imprisonment for the killing of Philip G Loyst in Dearborn Michigan. George Lansbury 81 British peace leader and apostle of peace died in London.
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Pasto
Colombia
Sandona
General Santander
Gets Life
Detroit
John Kurzawa
Philip G. Loyst
Dearborn
Mich
Kurzawa
Loyst
Peace
London
George Lansbury
Race Driver George Bailey Killed in Indianapolis Practice
Detroit driver George Bailey, 38, died in a hospital after a wreck during practice for the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He sustained injuries when his car crashed in the practice session.
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Indianapolis
George Bailey
Detroit
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Lexington J P Faces Charge of Extortion
Lexington Justice of the Peace Harvey H. Koonts was charged with extortion and diversion of fines on warrants signed by a textile worker. Fort P. Broadway, who signed the warrants, faces a prior conviction for drunkenness. Koonts posted 100 bond for his appearance and previously led judicial groups.
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Lexington
Harvey H. Koonts
Koonts
Broadway
P. O.S. of A
North Carolina Justice of Peace Association
Plane Factory Offer Near Elon College
Alamance County officials consider Col. Junius H. Harden’s plan to deed land to the county for $1 to build an airport and an airplane factory near Elon College. The project hinges on securing federal funds to develop the airport and would provide aviation training for Elon students. Endorsed by State Superintendent Clyde A. Erwin and reviewed by aviation experts Crook and two Civil Aeronautics Authority engineers, no final action was taken.
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Burlington
Alamance County Commissioners
Col. Junius H. Harden
Harden Industrial Cities Corporation
Elon College
Col. Harden
Works Progress Administration
Clyde A. Erwin
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Louis E. Crook
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Netherlands halts all army and navy leaves
The Hague May 7 The Netherlands cancelled all army and navy leaves today and ordered the men to report at once for duty. No reason was given in a communiqué for the new defense steps, which surprised even some well informed government circles.
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the Hague
Netherlands
Heavy Losses Reported For Nazi Shipping
London reports from the British Admiralty indicate heavy German merchant marine losses in the Norway campaign, with 300,000 tons sunk since April 1 and over 600,000 tons since the war began. British and Allied losses include seven ships totaling 8,445 tons in the week ending April 28.
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London
Germany
Narvik
Admiralty
Norway
North Sea
Air Ministry
Foreign Office
Percy Loraine
Italy
Rome
Percy
England
Britain
Mussolini
Rotterdam
Robert Ley
Skagerrak
Sayn
Balkans Move To Stamp Out Internal Threats
Romania tightens internal security as war fears rise in Southeast Europe. Government declares readiness to round up foreign residents including about 60 000 Germans and to detain suspects in concentration camps at first hint of trouble. Censorship imposed on all correspondents with penalties up to seven years. Mobilization of military and civilian defense measures underway.
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Bucharest
Rumania
Europe
Balkan
Norway
Romania
Hungary Defers Intervention As Berlin Links Hungary With Germany
Berlin dispatches claim Hungary will not intervene while aligning with Germany. In Egypt, feverish war preparations spike as Italy may shift status within a week. A blackout is ordered, with police enforcing air raid warnings and Egyptian citizens seeking citizenship amid heightened tension.
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Budapest
Berlin
Hungary
Germany
Rome
Europe
Alexandria
Egypt
Mediterranean
Italy
Ministry of the Interior
Farouk I
Britain And France Planning Action In Near East
Berlin reports charge that Allies would stage an ordered action in the Near East by May 15 based on a telephone talk between Chamberlain and Reynaud. London calls the story fantastic and a French communique says the allegations are lying. The German press also touts Nazi gains in Norway and claims air and sea offensives.
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Britain
France
Near East
Berlin
Louis P. Lochner
Chamberlain
Reynaud
Norway
Germany
Weygand
Fugitive Arrested After Jump From Train Car
John Tilman a 42 year old man was hospitalized after leaping from a Pullman car between Lexington railway station and the Dixie Furniture plant. Police chief Lanning said federal officers were moving him to Atlanta. Tilman claimed Montgomery Alabama as home and said he was being taken to Atlanta after a Lynchburg Virginia assault case. Local witnesses said he kicked out a plate glass window before the plunge.
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Lexington
John Tilman
Piedmont Limited
Dixie Furniture Company
W. R. Lanning
Salisbury
Charlotte
Atlanta
Tilman
Davidson
W. B. Hunt
Montgomery
Ala
Lynchburg
Pullman
Turkey grants absolute powers to military in martial law zones
The National Assembly passed a measure giving military authorities full power in zones to be placed under martial law if war comes. The action shifts Turkey toward a wartime footing by placing civil and administrative officials in those zones under military control.
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Ankara
Turkey
The
National Assembly
Voters urged to register by Gov Hoey in state appeal
Governor Hoey will broadcast a statewide appeal to urge voters in 63 counties to register before the Saturday deadline. New registrations under 1939 reform laws were ordered, and leaders fear registration is negligible with fewer than ten percent re-registered last Friday. The governor and W A Lucas of Wilson express deep concern over the slow response.
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Raleigh
Hoey
W. A. Lucas
Wilson
State Board of Elections
Short docket heard in Thomasville Court
A brief Thomasville court session Tuesday led Judge C W Gilliam to hear few cases. Avery Sechrest received an 18 month sentence suspended on payment of 12 dollars monthly for child support. Harold Thomas was found guilty of failing to follow health department treatment and must pay costs and continue treatment. Allen Holley received six months for assault on his daughter. A reported wedding of Arline Judge and James McKinley Bryant in Kentucky was denied as a gag.
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Thomasville
C. W. Gilliam
Thomasville Court
Avery Sechrest
Harold Thomas
Allen Holley
South Pasadena Gun Rampage Claims Four Leaders
A teacher went on a killing spree in South Pasadena and San Marino, killing four officials including George C. Bush and John E. Alman. Three others were critically wounded, among them Ruth B. Sturgeon and Dorothea Talbert, as Verlin Spencer opened fire with a .22 caliber pistol then shot himself. Police report long-time conflicts with authorities preceded the attack at the board of education building.
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South Pasadena
Calif
George C. Bush
San Marino
John E. Alman
South Pasadena-San Marino
William Speer
Victor V. Vanderlip
Verlin Spencer
Ruth B. Sturgeon
Dorothea Talbert
Bush
Frank Higgins
Spencer
Board of Education
Higgins
Alman
Speer
Talbert
Duce to Speak Thursday on Italy’s War Position Reviewed Troops
Rome May 7 Mussolini expected to address Army Day reviewing Rome garrison amid Allied fleet concerns in the Mediterranean. Vatican says Pope Pius sees little chance of early peace. Crown Prince Umberto, commander of half the Italian army, met the Duce and discussed military affairs. Sir Percy Loraine returns to Rome for talks with Count Ciano as renewed diplomacy looms.
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Mussolini
Italy
Mediterranean
Vatican
Pope Pius
Ethiopia
Percy Loraine
London
Percy
Galeazzo Ciano
Umberto
Il Duce
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