Britten Plan Urges Naval Pact Test Of British Sincerity
Washington in April 1 dispatch reports Chairman Britten of the Mouse naval committee proposing a naval reciprocity plan to test Britain’s sincerity. The plan envisions a balance of battleships and cruiser tonnages among the United States Great Britain and Japan, with England scrapping outdated ships to equalize power and a cautious approach to a London conference. Senator Fess of Ohio calls such consultative pacts clearly impossible and expresses concern over moral risk in agreeing to talks involving multiple nations.
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Prohibition War in Senate Looms Over Debates
The Senate faces a heated battle over prohibition as lawmakers turn to debates likely to shape the Norris and Williamson measures. A Tydings address signals anticipated struggles before the Williamson bill moves, with hearings and investigations planned on enforcement and funding.
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Bermuda Flight Report Fragments Hints at Takeoff Time
Fragmentary notes reference Bermuda and a flight attempt. Mentions captain Lewis, the ship, supply fuel, and a 75 cent over water flight. Details are garbled but imply an early aviation effort with an expected nine hour duration.
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Bandit Terror Spreads Across Interior China
Dispatches report widespread bandit uprisings across several Chinese provinces south of the Fangtse River. In Yuanchow western Kiangsi province raiders freed the district magistrate, seized three missionaries, killed a Christian pastor, and extracted 60 000 dollars for “good will” before fleeing. Kidnapped trio including Miss Nina Eleanor Gemmiel, 35, feared for their safety.
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House Chiefs Rush Tariff Bill Into Conference
Washington April 1 Republican leaders of the House move to put the tariff bill into conference with the Senate at the earliest moment. A compromise rule allows separate pre conference votes on sugar cement lumber and shingles. Democratic critics say action may slip past June 1 as parties clash over procedure.
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Census to Alter Makeup of Lower House
Washington April AP important changes in house membership will follow the fifteenth decennial census beginning tomorrow. Reapportionment of representation will reflect growth shifts in the population for the first time in eight years and will come with the 1982 Congress. Seventeen states likely lose seats as rural districts opposed the measure, while Tennessee and Virginia each lose one seat. the 120,000 census takers begin their tasks tomorrow.
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Weather Outlook Shows Rain And Warmer Temperatures
A weather summary reports rain and rising temperatures across the region, with increasing cloudiness and a late evening rain forecast. Virginia territory notes warmer tonight and Wednesday with cloudy skies and a slight dip in northern areas, while winds shift southwest. March precipitation and snowfall are itemized, with readings from a 6:30 daily observation.
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Oklahoma City Faces Oil Gusher Threat and Fire Risk
A massive oil gusher near Oklahoma City, the Mary Sudik No. 1, spewed hundreds of feet into the air in a 30 mile per hour wind, raising fears of a disastrous fire. Residents were told to shut windows as fire-fighting equipment lined the city edge, while analysts note the 1928 discovery well opened a large oil pool at 6,400 feet depth and could fuel continued danger from such blowouts.
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Old Battle Over Shoals Problem Again Scheduled
The Senate reopened debate on government operation of the Muscle Shoals nitrogen and power project at Maccle Shoals Alabama, with Senator Norris proposing a government run plan for fertilizer experimentation. Opponents favor private leases or other options, while Huston faces scrutiny over ties to private interests amid Muscle Shoals legislation prospects and a Tennessee River Commission review.
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Rescue Workers Resume Search at Coal Mine
Rescue teams resume efforts at a Pioneer Coal Company mine near Kettle Island Kentucky in April as they search for sixteen entombed workers believed trapped after a collapse. The operation focuses on locating the entombed individuals and stabilizing the mine conditions as officials coordinate the rescue.
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Bandits Pose as Census Takers Loot Chicago Home
A Chicago home is robbed by bandits posing as census workers. The assailants fled with jewels and valuables worth about $60,000 after entering the residence at night. Police investigate the break in and seek clues to identify the disguising criminals.
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Youth Held: at Christiansburg is Carl Evans identified
The confessed slayer of Charlés Leathain, a wealthy New Yorker, was identified today by Walter Oliver near Christiansburg, Virginia as Carl Evans, a 24 year old Kingsport worker. Evans spent most of his life in and near Kingsport and had been in the area briefly two months ago.
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