Bribery charge sparks Moscow trial testimony
In Moscow, six British engineers and eleven Russian associates face bribery and espionage charges. A bribe of 8000 rubles was paid to Delger, claimed by Thornton and others as a loan or gift. Testimony described a Soviet official handling funds, while defendants denied coercion and asserted concessions were not voluntary.
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Moscow
U. S
Soviet Union
Alexey Kolgoyo
2. C. Phornton
Delgov
Russia
Metropolitan Vickers Company
England
Delger
Delgey
Allen Monkhouse
Metropolitan-Vickers Stat
Rusgia
Yhan
Dolgoy
William H. PlacDonald
Volos
Bri
Isderet
Dolgov
Progegutor
Andrey Yovishirsky
Lin
Metropolitan- Vickers Equitmien
Metropolitan-Vickers Company
Anns Kutuzova
Monkhouse
A. W. Gregory
Charles Nordwell
John Cushny
Bolshevists
Red Army
William H. MacDonald
Bombings Hit Havana as Police Scan for Suspects
Terrorist blasts rocked Havana on April 14 injuring three and killing a three year old. Police flooded streets patrolling Galina Street and stopping vehicles while seizing youths from Firth Olive station. A former ambassador’s home was struck and the Church of the Angel window shattered as authorities ordered silence on details.
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Ravana
Cubs
Cana
Pheslimattels
Havana
Poolice
United States
Machado
Jose Montane
Serio
Manuel Gar
Garcia
Francisca Abasenl
Vngile
Louisiana Shows Extreme Thirst for 3.2 Beer
Louisiana’s 3.2 percent beer law sparked a rush of half a million gallons as New Orleans breweries reported a completed stockout amid widespread out-of-state interest. Observers note a flood of orders and a sudden demand surge following the enactment move.
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New Ons
Louiziana
New Orleans
Louisiana
Louis New Fanany
Loan Shark Bills Trigger Bitter House Row in Nashville
Nashville April 14 AP lawmakers clashed for an hour over loan shark bills aimed at curbing high interest. Critics alleged ugly rumors about the bills’ fate, while supporters said no obstruction blocked the measures. Health policy legislation also passed, creating a public health council to guide the state health department.
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Emul
Gilbert Goodwin
Reepublican
Maysilles
Shelby
E. B. Garter
Carter
W. OM. Martin, Jr
Mavidson
House
Steerling Committee
Walter Haynes
Ranklin
Public Health Council
State Health Department
BR. R. Maxwell
Maxwell
House of Delegates
The
State Medical Association
Petition Seeks Huey Long Senate Removal from Louisiana
Citizens from St Francisville and nearby parishes present a petition to the Senate Elections Committee calling for Huey P. Long’s removal on grounds of personal dishonesty and corruption. Long dismisses the claim, while petitioners promise further actions and witness testimony to prove alleged misconduct.
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Alate
Senate
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Elections Committee
George
Oes
Long
St. Francisville
Laurel Hill
Bains
Wilson
Plettenberg
Edward J. Kelly New Chicago Mayor After Cermak
Edward J. Kelly, 50, former South Park System president and Sanitary District official, was elected by Chicago's City Council to succeed Anton Cermak who was fatally shot. A Democrat linked to machine politics, Kelly inherits a financial crisis and will serve until 1983. Acting Mayor Frank J. resigned. three Republicans abstained.
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Lake Up
Edward J. Kelly
Stephen
Helen Kelly
Kredertaker
Kelly
South Park
Anton J. Cermak
Miami
Fla
Patrick A. Nash
Council of “Democratic
Kally
State Assembly
Council
Frank J
Key
Utilities fear Valley project threatens Southern power bonds
W L Willkie, president of Commonwealth and Southern, warned the House Military Committee that Roosevelt’s Tennessee Valley development plan including power distribution would destroy the value of 400 million dollars in securities owned by six southern power companies. He cited bond issues coming due from May and over 20 years, and said refinancing would be required for the firms to survive.
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W. L. Willkie
Commonwealth and Southern Corporation
House
Roosevelt
Tennessee Valley
Southern Power
Mabarna
Georgia
Mississippi
South Carolina
Gulf Power Company
Florida
Public Service Commissions
Threefold Mission Guides MacDonald to Roosevelt Talks
British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald sails for a threefold mission aimed at shaping a path to world economic cooperation. He will meet President Roosevelt at the White House to discuss monetary issues, nationalism, and potential debt solutions. He seeks no firm agreements, focusing on free discussion and exploration to pave the way for a future world conference. He remains aware debt talks may be raised but expects no immediate moratorium, while coordinating with Norman Davis on U.S. sentiment.
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White Hose
MacDon
London
Europe
MacDonald
United States
Commons
Lea
White Ho
Rooseyellow
Norman Davis
Great Britain
Sity
Roosevelt Eyes Big Public Works And Wage Plan
President Roosevelt plans a dual push to combat deflation by backing a large public works program financed by bonds totaling several billions and considering a federal minimum wage. Labor leaders met with Roosevelt with Frances Perkins supporting a feasible minimum wage law to spread work through shorter hours. The White House visit featured AFL leaders William Green and Frank Morrison among others detailing a broad labor coalition backing the plan.
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Congress
Frances Perkins
White House
Tater
Hare
William Green
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
D. F. Robertson
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Donald Richberg
Railway Labor Executives’ Association
Miss Rose Schneiderman
National Womens’ Trades Union League
Sidney Hillman
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Hopes Realized in Rendall Story of James Shee's Life
James Shee an Irish immigrant in Rendall Wisconsin pursued dual goals in life. He aimed to live to 109 and to see legal cheer return, achieving both before his death. Survived by five children, fifteen grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren.
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Wis
James Sheeran
America
Ireland
Pope Revives Good Friday Procession With Sacrament
Pope Pius XI, aged, led a revived Good Friday procession in Vatican City to mark Christ’s death centennial. He bore the sacrament back to the Sistine Chapel and said a special mass as priests and pilgrims observed silent rituals across Rome. Reverent crowds gathered at St Peter's and other churches while stairs in St. Mary’s and San Salvatore drew kneeling worshippers.
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Mather
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Vius
Showers and Cooler in Tennessee and Virginia Weather Update
Weather brief notes showers and cooler conditions across Tennessee tonight and Saturday with cooler west and central areas. Virginia sees increasing clouds and warmer followed by rain Saturday with cooler conditions in the extreme southwest Saturday afternoon. Previous high temperatures and yesterday's readings are listed, with daily values for the prior 24 hours.
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Claudy
East Portion
Virginia
Southwest
Partien
Akron Blimp Inquiry Shifts to J-3 Crash
The Lakehurst inquiry into the Akron disaster ends as the naval court turns to the blimp J-3 loss. Seven witnesses will be called including Lieut. Commander Jossee J. Kemworthy and Lieut. C. J. Maguire. Survivors listed include Z. M. Thornton, W. Cockell, H. E. Manley, A. A. Sprague, and W. A. Meyers. The panel, led by Rear Admiral Henry V. Butler, plans to reconvene in Washington Tuesday to complete the Akron investigation with Goodyear Zeppelin and Bureau of Aeronautics officials present.
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Lakerurst
Lakehurst Atheles
Akron
Naval Court of Inquiry
Washington
Ralph G. Pennoyer
Atlantic Ocean
Jossee J. Kemworthy
C. J. Maguire
Z. M. Thornton
WM. Cockell
H. E. Manley
A. A. Sprague
W. A. Meyers Dudge
Pennoyer
Henry V. Butler
Bureau of Aeronautics
Goodywear- Zeppelin Company
Beer Prisoners To Get Freedom In Ohio Pardons Plan
Ohio Governor White prepared clemency for 24 inmates in state work houses and jails jailed for selling home brew prior to 8.2 beer legalization. Pardons would target only cases involving beer sales. Lightning kills two in Fort Smith Arkansas as a man and his sister die instantly near Rena during a thunderstorm. a child is burned and another is in critical condition.
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Columbus
Freedom Today
Ohio
Fort Smith
Ark
Rena
Mattie Turner
Jim Davis
Senate Debates Farm Bill Inflation Plans and Amendments
The Senate debated the farm relief bill with Costigan proposing to include sugar beets and cane plus a $20 million Reconstruction Corporation fund for irrigation and levee districts. Other amendments floated include the Frazier inflation plan and Burns signaling House resistance to the Simpson price fixing amendment, as conference talks loom.
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Washington
Administration
Costigan
Cola
Reconstruction Corporation
Senaz
Frazier
House
Representative Burns
Tennessee
Senate
Burns
Roosevelt
National Farmers Union
Thomas
Okla
Costizen
Maiden flight of USH Macon postponed again due to weather
April 14 report from Akron notes shifting winds force a second postponement of the U S H Macon maiden flight. Capt Alger H Dresel deferred the test aboard the 785 foot airship as rain and mud threaten the operation. A noon weather map will determine the next attempt.
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Navy
U.S. H. Magon
Macon
Alger H. Dresel
E.S.T
Dresel
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