Byrd attacks huge relief measure in Senate
In Washington on February 20, Senator Byrd of Virginia launched a sharp attack on the administration’s $4.82 billion relief bill, arguing against funding broad public works and social services while debate centers on a McCarran prevailing wages amendment. He warned defeat would restore business confidence and signal an end to the crisis as recovery looms. Senator McCarran countered that tearing down the wage structure would harm the economy more than any benefits from the spending proposal.
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Expect More Arrests in Triple Slaying
Malvern Arkansas February 20 The AP reports one man in custody as Sheriff T S Fisher aims to arrest two more in a triple slaying near Malvern Bodies of Walter Ray 28 his wife 24 and their 18 month old child were found in a creek after they disappeared three weeks earlier Fisher said he has solid information naming Lloyd Donel 30 a farmer who denies involvement Ray and the child were shot with Mrs Rays head beaten and the family formerly lived with neighbors after their home burned in a nearby fire officials suspect arson amid talk of incineration
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Hauptmann's Lawyers Reached Agreement
Egbert Rosecrans announced that all differences among Hauptmann's defense team were resolved after talks in New York with Edward J. Reilly. Reilly planned to meet New Jersey colleagues the next day to decide the next step in the appeal from the Lindbergh baby kidnapping and murder verdict.
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Deny Questioning in Bora Murder Case
Pawnee Oklahoma February 20 AP unfounded reports not carried by AP that they had been questioned in the fati shooting of Sidney Horn Jr in Tulsa last December 9 drew laughter from witnesses Jack Snedden and Randall Morton in the murder jar of Phil Kennamer Morton, Osage youth, said I haven't been informed about it Holly Anderson Tulsa county attorney said nothing like that has taken place.
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Sinking of Chinese Vessel Fu-Lung Claims 250 Lives
Reports from Shanghai say the coastal steamer Fu-Lung capsized off the rocky coast of Wu huko 160 miles north of Shanghai after overloading. Earlier tallies ranged from 100 to 200 civilians and 50 soldiers, with only one woman surviving. The disaster occurred early this week with 1815 tons.
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Roosevelt Seeks Two Year Extension of NRA Act
President Roosevelt urges Congress to extend the National Industrial Recovery Act for two years. He defends the program as lifting sweatshops, reducing unemployment, and shaping fair competition and labor standards. He calls for clarifying codes, stronger enforcement, and protection of workers and small enterprises.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Noted Woman Physical Culture Leader Dies in St Louis
Funeral services were held for Julia A. Newcomb 86 described as the first woman physical culture supervisor in the United States. She died of heart disease after decades in public school physical education, survived by two daughters and five sons including Floyd T. Newcomb of Kansas City.
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Julia A. Newcomb
United States
Nine Jurors Accepted In Lamson Case
In San Jose California February 20 AP Arguments resume in the Lamson murder case as the defense seeks a second trial. Six men and three women have been tentatively chosen as jurors. Defense plans call for testifying from at least ten medical experts to support the accidental death theory. Judge R R Syer hopes to complete a jury before the weekend recess Thursday night.
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Practical Joke Aboard Kansas City Dinner Went Wrong
In Kansas City on February 20 AP reports M G C Riley of the Kansas City Retail Credit Association handcuffed his friend W G Cassmeyer to a chair as a joke at an association dinner. A bent key jammed the lock and police were called to release Cassmeyer an hour later by ballistician Merle Gill.
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Pussyfooting Says Treasurer Nagy
Washington Feb 20 AP Richard R Nagy state treasurer of Missouri says he is in Washington for a short visit with no official business. He notes the Missouri delegation seeks federal relief funds to continue school terms as the state revenue to support schools is exhausted and federal relief is essential.
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Richard R. Nacy
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Wealthy Newton Realtor Moses Gulesian Reported Missing
Moses H. Gulesian, 7, once a Boston Newton realtor and former millionaire, was reported missing by son in law James G. Beck of Newton Center after receiving threats. Beck said Gulesian attended a Boston club dinner and left early. his abandoned car was found near Trinity Place. Mrs. Gulesian said he had not returned by 16:00 and had left the club after an earlier evening.
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Omaka Woman Still Missing
Lloyd Kenhor president of the Shinner caroni Company says his wife Francis 36 has not been heard from since leaving home Monday to drive to her mother's home in Kansas City Kansas. Department of justice agents search with no lead. Skinner fears possible criminal involvement but believes she is safe and will contact him when possible. A diamond ring valued at 10000 is noted in her possession.
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TETAS LAST HOURS TO GE KEPT SECRET
Officers today declined to make public a statement from Miss Dorothy Peglar a nurse and office assistant of Dr Roy Huckett a married physician of Independence whose body was found Monday in a tourist cabin near Excelsior Springs Death was caused by monoxide poisoning according to a laboratory analysis Earlier investigators had considered acute alcohol poisoning
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Dorothy Peglar
Roy F. Huckett
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Excelsior Springs
Perdinand C. Helwig
Taylor for President Campaign Starts in Missouri Delegation
Three hundred delegates from Young Democratic Clubs of Missouri's Tenth District convened in Poplar Bluff demanding recognition for Southeast Missouri in the State Democratic Club and kicked off a campaign for Roger H. Taylor of Licking for state club president. Speakers included Dwight H. Brown Russell Dearmont and Eugene Munger who was named district chairman. An estimated average open-road car speed noted was 41.2 miles per hour.
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Democratic Club
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Licking
Dwight H. Brown
Russell L. Dearmont
Cape Girardeau
Eugene M. Munger
Chaffee
Munger
Flat federal payroll tax for unemployment insurance
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a flat federal payroll tax plan for unemployment insurance. The proposal sets 1 percent in 1936, 2 percent in 1937, and 3 percent in 1938, aiming to avoid business uncertainty from a fluctuating levy. A 90 percent credit against federal levies would be allowed for employers who donate to state funds.
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Doughton
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newspaper man in fighting mood to duel paris
Bertrand de Jouvenel declared he is in a fighting mood and his planned duel with movie impresario Julien Duvivier is likely to occur at dawn Friday in Paris according to AP reports from February 20.
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Missing St Louis attorney Edward J Higgins
Police seek Edward J Higgins 64 an attorney and Spanish American War veteran missing since Friday in St Louis He served as a captain of infantry in World War I The item notes his disappearance and his military background Caligula and his horse Incitatus are briefly referenced as a separate historical aside.
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Edward J. Higgins
Missouri seals all government corn loans in state
The state corn loan inspector announced that all government loans have either been paid or the corn re sealed. Missouri becomes the first state to settle every loan in the program.
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