Roosevelt proposes refinancing plan for farmers relief
President Roosevelt asked Congress for specific legislation to refinance farmers mortgages and other debts at lower interest and with temporary amortization readjustment. He aims to relieve widespread farm distress and restore the chance of free land ownership, with a future extension to small homeowners, and intends to seek reciprocal tariff moves soon.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
Senate
Agi Congress
National Treasury
Michigan set to elect constitutional convention on repeal
Michigan voters will elect 300 delegates from 100 districts to decide on amending state law to repeal national Prohibition. About 900,000 voters pick one of two candidates per district, pledging to support or oppose repealing the Eighteenth Amendment. The April 10 convention is described as largely ceremonial, recording public sentiment rather than deliberating.
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Detvrolt
Michigan
Wisconsin Prohibition Vote Towed By League Leader
Wisconsin will decide on the 18th amendment tomorrow with anti saloon league head pessimistic about the outcome. Rev Warren Jonas says repeal supporters will win though no clear prohibition win. Fifteen delegates to the Madison convention, April 15, named from thirty candidates split evenly dry and wet. Wisconsin repealed state prohibition four years ago by 350,337 to 196,402.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Warren Jonas
Madison
Resumption of Jewish Boycott Sparks Berlin Tension
Berlin reports a resumed nationwide boycott against Jewish business activity, with initial success and international refuge flows. Exiles flee by the hundreds as trains from Germany carry Jewish refugees to Denmark and beyond, while opposition grows among industrialists and within the cabinet over renewed anti Semitic measures.
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Adolf Hitler
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Silesia
Switzerland
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Filipinos Accused in Cult Burial Of Unfaithful Wife
In Stockton California eight Filipinos were jailed over the alleged ritual burial of 26 year old Celine Novarra. Investigators say she was buried alive during a cult rite after being accused of unfaithfulness. The husband reportedly urged forgiveness but the cult demanded her death. Authorities expect more arrests as the district attorney moves to indict those involved.
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Redmen’s Hall
Stockton
Leon Rantinello
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J. R. Veale
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Espridion Kang
Hoey
Kalay-an-Marie-Clara
Kantinello
Cadey and
Kang
A. Sentellan
Pittsburgh
Rufino Mapas
Alberta Asta
Vallejo
Weather notes for Tennessee and Virginia with temperature trends
The report covers Tennessee and Virginia weather with expectations of warmer conditions in Tennessee tonight and Tuesday, and cloudy conditions with possible rain in Virginia. It references yesterday's high and low temperatures, a one year ago comparison, and daily readings around 6:00 PM.
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Tennessee
Virginia
80 Dead Scores Hurt In Stores Tornado Toll Rises
The Associated Press reports 80 dead, many injured, and hundreds homeless as tornados sweep through east Texas, north and southeast Louisiana, and Mississippi. Red Cross workers coordinate relief while disease prevention measures are taken in shelters and communities. Louisiana reports additional fatalities from injuries.
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Church Bombed. Reverend Continues Sermon Amid Glass Shards
In Taylorville Illinois First Baptist church was struck by a bomb during a late service. No injuries occurred as Rev. J R Hastings paused, calmed the congregation, and finished the sermon. Officials suspect retaliation for remarks about coal mining tensions. Hastings announced he would leave for a Moline church.
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Moline, St., Church
Gangsters Target Chicago Beer Trade Prompt Police Action
State's Attorney Thomas J. Courtney moved to curb gangster influence in Chicago's beer trade after reports that hoodlums posing as brewery agents pressured retailers into taking orders. He convened a conference with brewers to outline enforcement steps and urged cooperation with authorities, threatening license removals for those who deal with criminals.
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Chicago
Thomas J. Courtney
Legislators Set to Debate Beer Legalization in Nashville
With three weeks left in the session, Nashville lawmakers face a busy agenda. A bill to legalize beer, with local sales regulated by communities, is expected to be introduced in both houses and pushed quickly. Fort projects a roughly 1 2 million annual revenue from the tax. The fate of the measure hinges on the Senate dry bloc amid earlier calls for a referendum on the 18th Amendment.
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Naw
Dancey Fort
Finance and Taxation
Senate
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House
Roosevelt reforestation plan eyed tents in East Tennessee
PROGRAM NASHVILER Apr 3 reports Sam K. Broadbent of the U S forest service seeking use of national guard tents to shelter about 2000 workers on the Roosevelt reforestation and development program in East Tennessee. Adjutant General J H Ballew will seek War Department approval and coordinate with the fourth corps area commander.
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Tennessee Valley
Sam K. Broadbent
U. S. Forest Service
East
Tennessee
J. H. Ballew
Broadbent
War Department
Fourth Corps
Ballew
Tennessee Guard
Adjutant General
East Tennessee
Sacrifice tale grips Kentucky grand jury in Inez
The Martin County grand jury convened to hear details of a bizarre religious rite ending in the death of Mrs. Lucinda Mills, aged in her sixties, in a Tomahawk cabin. Her son John Mills is charged as the killer, with relatives held on bonds as accessories.
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Inez
Martin County
John Mills
Ballard Mills
M. Maynard
Final Sullivan County Judge Caldwell’s 1983 report
The final report of County Judge Joe A. Caldwell to Sullivan County Court notes abolishment of the county judgeship effective yesterday. He reports settlements with county officers, excess fees paid, and asks two reports be spread on minutes. He cautions on tax extensions causing cash flow, mentions borrowing, and urges magistrates to coordinate with the poor commissioner to identify dependent families.
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Sullivan County
Tennested
Joseph A. Caldwell
Newland
O'Dell
Former Judge Caldwell elected head county group
Judge Joe A. Caldwell, whose county judge post was abolished by a Tennessee act, was unanimously elected chairman of the Sullivan County court at Blountville. He pledged to serve the magistrates’ wishes, noted low tax rates and possible constitutional questions, and said he would pursue tests on the acts while funding them personally.
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Sullivan County
Tennessee
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Blountville
Caldwell
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Warren
Meistrates
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Roy Beeler
Nashville
Homer Smith
John Blevins
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