Washington fights over WPA funding amid budget battles
Washington lawmakers clash over a proposed 985 million WPA relief fund as House and Senate battle the total 8.9 billion appropriation package. Pepper presses to add 150 thousand for relief before June 30 to prevent civilian suffering. Col Harrington outlines how 985 million would support about 1.6 million WPA workers next fiscal year amid anticipated rolls reductions.
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German France map photo sparks wartime propaganda talk
International notes discuss German sources alleging a French propaganda trick after a Welles photo with Paul Reynaud. US neutrality policy prompts Genoa shipping crews to say liner calls at Marseille must stop, while Tokyo wary of Nanking. Wang Ching- Wei government seeks third-power recognition or discrimination against unrecognized nationals.
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Wisconsin 22 for Roosevelt in Democratic primary
Milwaukee April 5 Roosevelt gains 22 district delegates pledged to Garner leaving Roosevelt with 22 in the Wisconsin Democratic convention clash. Dewey wins all 24 Republican delegates including four at large in a contest with Van Denberg backers. Roosevelt remains a 3 to 1 choice over Garner in the Democratic preference with 276,167 to 89,260 across 2818 of 3011 precincts.
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Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Truth Behind a Sixth Grader’s Double Murder Confession
Police traced the six grade Chloe Davis who described as highly intelligent as she confessed to bludgeoning her mother and three siblings with a hammer, then attempting arson to conceal the crime. Officers noted her calm demeanor and shifting statements as investigators reassessed the sequence of events and motives.
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Chips
Chloe
Edwards
Marquis
Daphne
Chloo
Ann
White Ribbons For Dry Babies Pledge Alcohol Education
In Marisburg and across Pennsylvania, the Woman's Christian Temperance Union assigns white ribbons to young babies as a pledge of oral abstinence from liquor. Mrs. Ella B. Black says mothers keep the ribbon until the child grows and explains its meaning. Concerted regional meetings aim to train members in alcohol education and child welfare with Mrs. Alvin Sherbine speaking at all events.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Ella B. Black
Beaverdate
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Mifflintown
Scranton
Lock Haven
New Castle
Black
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Uniontown
Mystery Surrounds Chloe After Alleged Family Strife
Police report Chloe told her father to see the kitchen after inquiry. She urged calm and suggested a walk. Officers note a head injury possibly from a struggle with her mother or self-harm with a hammer to back her tale of maternal crime. Chloe answered questions emotionally and then ate a meal.
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Edwards
Chloe
Mysterious Axe Attack Leaves Mother Dead and Nurse Injured
In a grisly incident, a man named George attacked his mother and a nurse with a hatchet. The mother died without explaining the trigger, while the nurse was knocked unconscious and recovered hazily. George remained silent under police questioning as District Attorney Willis Mac Donald stated he showed no willingness to talk or sign a statement. Neighbors described George as despondent over job troubles.
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Moore
Vegetable Plot Can Save $50 to $100 in Food Budget
A home garden keeps vegetables fresher and tastier than market picks. Even with initial labor, the yield lowers annual food costs by 50 to 100 dollars, while improving health and enjoyment.
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Lue Tia
Floods and arrests dominate regional news and flood control
A violent incident ends with George J. Gleason fleeing after hurling gasoline on his mother in a Butler hospital area and being captured hours later. Separately, Susquehanna flood updates show crest predictions near Wilkes-Barre and Sunbury with thousands evacuated and Red Cross relief ongoing, while Pennsylvania charts flood control progress and dam projects across the Allegheny and Susquehanna basins.
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Senate Rejects Probe Into Nazi White Book Claims
Senator Pittman rejected calls for a congressional inquiry into Nazi White Book allegations that U S diplomats aided Europe war aims. The debate touched on Bullitt Cromwell and Welles, with Holt attacking the envoy and Clark condemning Cromwell as a “playboy ambassador.” Vandenberg suggested routing the issue through a broader propaganda inquiry if authorized by the Senate.
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Germany
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Estate quarrel over guardianship and alleged embezzlement
In Los Angeles on April line, Howard Splane seeks guardianship of his mother Minnie Aplane, claiming incompetence. He accuses Flora Schultz of misappropriating nearly $1,000,000 from a $2,000,000 estate and alleges conspiracies by Splane’s sister Myra Galbraith, real estate man William Hersel, and Carolina M. Stafford to estrange Mrs. Splane and take control of the estate.
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Los Angeles
Howard Splane
Tulse
Mre
Minnié Aplane
Splane
Ehé
Efist
Flora Schultz
Schulte
Ibel Aca Ton
Myra Galbraith
Oil City
William Hersel
Glendale
Calif
Carolina M. Stafford
United Peace Movement of the World
Schultz
Tale
Hersel
Stafford
Santa Barbara
Bank Directors and Capital Structure Listed
Bank vice presidents and J E Lintner secretary treasurer. Besides Sweet, McKelvey and Smith, directors include H S Bowser Ralph Forsha Malcolm Graff R G Graff C R Hensley Jr W Miller Irvin J Schick D A Short and John Watson. Capital comprised 250000 first preferred stock 25000 second preferred and 60000 common stock.
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J. E. Lintner
Sweet
McKelvey and Smith
H. S&s
Feud Clashes Reported After Gunfire Violence
Sunday's shooting marked the second gun use in a feud as crude gag dolls with pins were hurled on doorsteps to warn rivals. Suspects booked include James Smith 17 Joseph Gwaltney 20 James Nicholas 17 Silas Glass 20 John Dorsey 17 George Ellis 16 Frank Scott 18 George Johnson 16 and Joseph Tayor 15.
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Joseph Gwaltney
James Nicholas
Silas Glass
John Dorsey
George Ellis
Frank Scott
George Johnson
Joseph Tayor
College Weather Forecast and Weather Idioms
The forecast says cloudy and cool today with clearing tonight and warmer tomorrow. Reading temperatures show a high of 86 and a low of 23 with humidity at 61 percent. Barometer today 28.47 inches, yesterday 29.21 inches. Expressions like blind as a bat and blind as an owl appear, noting none of the creatures are truly blind.
Bee for Assembly Candidate Appeals to Indiana County Voters
Dr Charles H Bee announces his candidacy for the Indiana County Assembly seat. He emphasizes experience and direct contact with voters, claiming he understands local problems and is uniquely qualified to represent residents in the Legislature. He notes limited ability for personal calls but urges voters to consider his qualifications.
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