Gangster Rule Ignored as Kansas City Murders Rise
A column laments a wave of police killings in Missouri and Kansas City. It cites the shooting of a sheriff and patrolman by bank robbers in Columbia, multiple officer deaths in Kansas City, and abductions of city officials’ relatives. The piece denounces rackets and urges public action to enforce laws. It contrasts New York weapon seizures with Missouri crime and notes barbed wire demand revival and hints at a Kansas City world’s fair visit.
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Columbia
Kansas City
Bryce Smith
Union Station
Polk County
New York
Fears of Graft Rise Over Public Works Debate
Economist Roger W. Babson warns that large scale public works and farm relief may invite the biggest graft scandal in U S history and trigger political machine influence over vast funds. He foresees possible moves toward conservatism or radicalism and a price decline tied to supply and demand. The piece also notes local support for a Jefferson City summer horse show and rising interest in equestrian events.
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Roger W. Babson
Asaya
United States
Babson
Views-Comments of Others A Peak of Farm Population
A 1933 peak in U S farm population reaches 32 242 000 as urban residents move to farms or nearby holdings while others shift to suburbs or wage work The shift grows since 1910 and 1932 gains reflect migrations and farm births in a period of widespread economic change
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Department of Agriculture
Presidential patronage and looming congressional tally
The St Joseph News-Press reports that after Roosevelt’s program success the administration may face renewed patronage pressure and potential backlash from anti administration Democrats. With a five month recess ahead, Congress could split or resist further measures, while critics in the party heighten as elections near.
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Congress
sSt
Joseph News-Press
Eliminate the Racketeers Senate Investigates Urban Crime
The Senate voted a broad inquiry into racketeering in major cities to gather detailed knowledge needed for effective corrective action. Investigators this summer and fall are expected to build a factual base that will guide new legislation to strike the underworld and alleviate the toll on legitimate business.
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Senate
America
Cape Girardeau Missourian
McMath Testifies in Cape God Kidnapping Trial
Neil C. McMath, father of Peggy McMath, testifies in Barnstable Superior Court about his daughter’s kidnapping. He describes phone calls to police officials, notes from the kidnapper, and the ransom demand culminating in a $70,000 payment to recover Peggy. The case involves Cyril and Kenneth Buck, charged in the crime.
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Mass
Neil C. McMath
Margaret
Peggy” McMath
Cape Cod
Barnstable Superior Court
Burk Brothers
Kenneth
Cyril
McMath
William C. Crossley
Francis
Francis C. MacMath
Tolt
James Watkinson
Police
Detroit
Norman Schwartzkoff
New Jersey
Cyril Buck
Peggy
Rockbottom
Austrians Move to Eradicate Nazi Party Amid Martial Law
Vienna reports martial law in parts of Austria as the government orders the dissolution of the Austrian Nazi party after bombings and outrages. Police and military rounds up Nazi leaders while observers fear strain in German Austrian relations. Krems Stein and Mautern under martial law with public gatherings banned.
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Vienna
Austria
Krems
Stein
Mautern
Kut Schuschnigg
LASHES of Life Surprising Odds in Operational Risks
AP report from London quotes surgeon A Basil Rooke on social standing not shielding against operative risk as higher status may worsen outcomes due to generations of better living. The item blends light items from Kansas City and Picher with local color and a New York directory note.
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London
A. Basil Rooke
Russell Thaw to Enter Bendix and Thompson Air Races
Russell Thaw, 22, son of Harry K. Thaw, announced entry in the $10,000 Bendix air derby from New York to Los Angeles set for July 1 and in the Thompson race in Los Angeles. His teammate will be Russell Boardman, noted trans Atlantic flyer. The piece cites the world speed record for locomotive at 113.3 mph by the Empire State Express set May 10, 1883.
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New York
Russell Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Los Angeles
Russell Boardman
Italo Balbo Leads Italy's Seaplane Armada to World Fair
Italo Balbo, the 37 year old Fascist hard man and Mussolini ally, leads Italy's 24 seaplanes from Rome toward Chicago for the World Fair. A chief organizer in Ferrara's district, Balbo has shaped Italy's air force into a top European unit and is viewed as Mussolini's possible successor. His reputation rests on bold group flights and the Brazil expedition, with a famed distance flight marking a pinnacle of Italian air power.
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Italo Balbo
Italy
Roma
Chicago
Benito Mussolini
Mussolini
Rome
Balbo
Brazil
America
Five Blind Inmates Die In German Truck Crash
A truck carrying 41 blind inmates from Heilbronn convent plunged down an embankment near Freudenstadt Germany, killing four men and one girl and injuring several others. The accident followed bystander accounts as authorities investigated.
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Freundenstadt
Germany
Heilbronn
Janet and Betty Stir Rift Before Silver Bay Trip
In a 1933 society drama, Janet breaks engagement rumors amid a love triangle with Rolf and Betty Carlyle. Janet, 23, secretary to Bruce Hadiel Ton, faces jealousy, a looming scandal, and a last minute trip as Betty arrives at the Curtis home and plans a rendezvous with Rolf. The chapter ends with Betty leaving for a luncheon while Van Bannister appears, hinting at further complications.
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Janet Lili
Golf Garlyle
Betty Kendall
Janet
Bruce Hadielton
Every Home
Jeff Grant
Leif
Betty
Jos
Hamton
Srs
Curtis
Mrs. Curtis
Rolf
Jett
Airl
Dolorhs Calahan
Silver Bay
Tuceda
Jas
Snn
Ecen Rette
Frederick
Kira
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