Inflation measures face Senate test in wage bill debate
Washington awaits Senate action as inflation broadside proposals spark fierce party clash. Reed Walcott plan seeks presidential authority to fix prices and currency, with Republicans attacking the approach as expansion of executive power. Debates sharpen across chambers as Democratic and Republican leaders trade criticisms and push amendments amid looming votes.
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Erie
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Honiton
Elie Cpagttusitigun
Sebauk Gay Iehidig
Atu Sini
Reed
Mead
Mad
Deworrata
Reyivelleans
Sparker Rainuy
Democratie
Gttavkom
Walcott
Cent
Sneil
Republians
Life
Tein
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Tareimans
Ehedr
Pho Oniem
Dion Eva
Rainey
Orden LI
Mills
War Office Halts Defensive Japanese Advance Near Great Wall
Tokyo reports halt of a Japanese offensive south of the Great Wall after days of fierce fighting near Kunetken and Mis, with heavy Chinese losses claimed. Dispatches say Chinese forces, including some of Chiang Kai-shek’s men, debated to defend passes north of Peiping amid stubborn resistance.
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He War Office
Chia Tuk
Great Wall
Tadashi Kawahara
Kunetken
Peiping
Tengo
Xnews Agency
War Office
A P Meeting Opens Big Week For Publishers
The Associated Press annual meeting begins in New York on Monday, opening a crucial week for publishers and editors. It will cover radio broadcasting of news, review annual reports, and the election of directors, with AP members already polled on news coverage questions.
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New York
Anvil
Associated Press
American
Pub Association
Inflation Keeps Markets Moderately Up Amid Mixed Goods
Financial markets rallied briefly on inflation concerns but closed with modest gains across stocks bonds and commodities. Cotton rose about 60 cents, silver and wheat hit new recovery highs while gold and currencies steadied. Moody’s commodity index tracked the dollar’s decline, as experts debated future moves and potential easing restrictions.
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New York
U. S
Pinance
Bonnet
France
Jury Acquits Ruth Peterman After One Ballot
In Charlotte on April 22 a superior court jury acquitted Mrs. Ruth Peterman after one ballot. The widow of Roy L. Peterman, vice president of the Southern Public Utilities Company, shot him at their home amid testimony of intoxication and emotional distress. The verdict followed a trial of three days with state evidence claiming the shooting was murder while she argued self defense and intoxication.
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Peterman
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Cheplin
Detroit
Toroner
Congress Debates Tennessee Valley Authority Plan After 13 Years
In WASHINGTON APR 22 AP Congress debates the Roosevelt plan to develop the Tennessee Valley amid a 13 year quarrel over the Shoals project. A final vote was expected Monday as supporters tout a yardstick for electricity costs and national planning. Dissenters warn of costs and government debt.
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Tennessee
White House
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Mazele Shoals
Coolidge
Toover
Ransiey
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Mapes
Mieh
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Military Committee
Hill
Norvis
Senate
Congress
Dogs Decide Ownership in Court Delayed Verdict
In New York on April 22, Michael McHugh and Dr Louis Friedmark disputed dog Patty in a magistrate court. Each called the dog, who ran to them or to a court attendant. The magistrate reserved decision awaiting a ruling on ownership.
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Michael McHugh
Louis Priedmark
Casey
McHugh
Patty
Friedmark
Teddy
Mickey
International monetary talks eyed for price stabilization
Washington reports that President Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald considered joint action to cut currency purchasing power and curb price declines. An official state department statement said the aim is world price improvement through monetary measures with no American advantage. MacDonald urged collective protection through currency agreements as he met Roosevelt, signaling ongoing talks on stabilizing economies.
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Roosevelt
Ramsey MacDonald
U. S
State Department
Emtas
London
Berlin
Paris
Rome
MacDonald
National Press
Jonah
White House
Weather Summary For Tennessee and Virginia Today
Readings show fair and cooler conditions in Tennessee with fair skies in Virginia interior areas. Temperatures reached 70 in Tennessee and 41 to 79 in Virginia with no rainfall reported yesterday and 0.04 inches the year prior. Data recorded daily at 6 p.m.
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Virginia
Herriots Return Mission Aims at Gold Standard
Paris April 22 Former Premier Edouard Herriot heads to Washington to meet President Roosevelt and push a general return to the gold standard. French cabinet directives reportedly urge urging global monetary stability and convocation of the world economic conference. Herriot may back France if the debt issue arises.
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Edouard Herriot
Roosevelt
M. Herriot
Washington
France
Millionaire Rosenwald tells of nine minute call in extortion case
Lessing J. Rosenwald testified about a nine minute telephone conversation with a man threatening his life over a $100000 ransom. Police traced the suspect to a North Philadelphia store where Charles Weil, 29, was arrested with Rosenwald still on the line. Weil held on $10000 bail offered no defense.
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Lessing J. Rosenwald
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Charles Weil
LaLa Sarl Weil
Rosenwald
Weil
Arizona Jury Freezes Death Sentence in Insanity Verdict
Florence Apr 22 AP Winnie Ruth Todd was found insane by a superior court jury and the death sentence for murdering Agnes Lerot was suspended. She will be committed to an asylum as mentally incompetent, with the verdict by nine to three after about two hours of deliberation. The case links to previous killings and a long appeal history, and the crowd reacted with cheers as the verdict was read.
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Florence, Ariz
Winnie Ruth Todd
Agnes Anne Lerot
Jvat Dweir
Cheas
Agnes Leroi
Court of Justice
Will c. Truman
Charles Reed
State Hospital
Serei
E. L. Green
Judd
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