Lindberghs Ready Flight From Africa To South America
Colonel Charles A Lindbergh and his wife set to fly 1,875 miles from Natal Brazil across the South Atlantic in a 14 hour ocean crossing they prepared for a midnight takeoff. Their voyage continues a globe spanning survey with ships guiding the route and wireless stations along Brazil with their monoplane NRZV1 baring a notable world traveler record.
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Liquor Comes Back Tuesday Amid Prohibition Repeal
Washington dispatch reports liquor makers rush to meet anticipated demand as President Roosevelt prepares to proclaim repeal once 36 states ratify the 21st Amendment. Officials urge swift action with governors notified. legal challenges are moved to limit delays as nationwide proclamations are coordinated.
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Overton to Hold His Senate Seat
New Orleans hearings on the Senate election of John H. Overton concluded the subcommittee would not recommend unseating him based on the present record. The panel signaled no recommendations about Huey P. Long. Chairman Connally said the inquiry focused on campaign expenditures contributions and patronage. Overton testified he had no knowledge of fraud or irregularities and denied authorizing dummy candidates.
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Repeal to Bring Change in Taxes
Washington Dec 2 CAP Speecial taxes die with repeal liquor taxes come to life and the treasury balances revenues for the coming Congress. Treasury aims for a balanced budget for 1935. Special taxes include gasoline and corporate taxes set to expire June 30. Estimated revenues total 212 million from these taxes plus 80 million from profits taxes.
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Canadian court to send Martin Insull to U S
Toronto December 2 AP The Toronto supreme court granted the appeal by Cook County Illinois for Martin J Insull s extradition to face trial in the collapse of the Utilities chain linked to Samuel Insull The motion for habeas corpus review proceeds next Friday and bail was set at 10000 Insull returned to Orillia Ontario awaiting December hearing while prosecutors pursue charges of embezzlement misappropriation and larceny involving tens of thousands of dollars from Middle West Utilities and Mississippi Valley Investment The judge noted a prima facie case of fraud yet warned he does not prejudge the merits and the case may proceed to further appeals Continued on page eight
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Prohibition Death Leaves Questions to Be Settled
Washington December reports on the looming post prohibition era describe federal and state struggles to settle questions of liquor control. The Webbt-Kenyon act remains and a federal alcohol administration led by Joseph H Choate Jr is created. States like Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Illinois Indiana Louisiana Massachusetts Montana Nevada New York New Jersey New Mexico Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Washington Wisconsin plan post repeal sales amid taxes and imports, with ratification of repeal expected in Utah Pennsylvania and others, ending a 13 year dry era though wartime shutdowns already closed saloons.
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Tennessee Weather Roundup Sees Rain East. Warmer in East
Sunday forecast calls for cloudy to partly cloudy skies with probable rain in the eastern portion and warmer readings in the extreme east. The high Friday reached 68 degrees, with lower temperatures the previous year. No rain expected on either date, and yesterday’s high was 7 degrees with a 34 degree low. Readings were taken at 6:00 p.m. for the preceding 24 hours.
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Roosevelt seeks loosened flow of capital via securities act
President Roosevelt aims to amend the securities act to ease capital flow into legitimate business while preserving investor protections. Senate Banking Chair Fletcher said Roosevelt spoke through Treasury official Morgenstern that changes are needed, including possible government supervision of margin accounts on major exchanges.
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Louisiana election sparks fights over Kemp ballot access
Baton Rouge December 2 AP Huey Long allies threaten a run of chaos as court orders and seized ballots block the ballot listing Mrs Kemp for the congress seat. Court protests erupt in Amite and other parishes as officials refuse to surrender boxes while citizens burn printed ballots in public squares. The December 27 primary is set to allow multiple candidates to enter, with Long vowing a fair vote.
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France Plans Bigger Navy to Counter German Threat
Paris reports France will build a larger fighting navy to back Rhineland defenses. A second 26,000 ton battle cruiser with 820 mm guns and 291 knots is planned for next year. The Dunkerque will be surpassed in speed but outgunned by the new ships, while construction continues on cruisers, destroyers, and submarines as part of a broad naval program.
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Airport Plan Tied to Six-City Tennessee Block
Kingsport Johnson City and five nearby towns push a municipal airport project funded by a $210000 state airway allotment and a $57000 local airport field plan. Land would be leveled with Civil Works Labor and shared among the six cities with possible Bristol joining. A Johnson City Chamber meeting set to review land options and a 9 am tomorrow report.
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Al Smith's Bid for Party Leadership and Possible Senate Run
Rumors swirl in New York that former governor Al Smith may bid for leadership of the Democratic Party's conservative wing and possibly run for the U S Senate next year. observers note his editorial push for sound money and a past White House visit as signs, while he has remained silent on concrete plans.
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Bankhead Urges Cotton Control Plan to Curb Supply
Senator Bankhead of Alabama arrived in Washington to meet with officials and draft a bill proposing compulsory control of cotton market volume. He aims to push a plan that limits bases and raises the domestic price, following the production control measures adopted by Congress last spring.
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