Senate Rejects King Amendment to Cut Bonus Cost
Washington January 20. The Senate rejected Senator King Utah’s plan to pay only the cash surrender value of adjusted service certificates, a move that would have saved about 500 million dollars. The chamber anticipated final passage of the full payment bill, with House action on the measure expected soon.
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D. Harold Oliver
Associated Press
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Senate
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Thomas Democrat
Oklahoma
Thomas
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Weather outlook with cloudy warm spells across states
Forecasts indicate cloudy skies and rising temperatures across Tennessee Kentucky and North Carolina with scattered showers possible. Notes mention lingering moisture and a trend toward warmer conditions through Tuesday with variable wind and humidity.
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Tennessee
Kentucky
Trial opens in Daisy Root murder case in Memphis
Memphis January 20 trial opens as state accuses Daisy Alexander Root of killing her husband Brenton Root after a quarrel over a red haired nightclub cigarette girl. Defense attorney A B Galloway may seek postponement while diary evidence and unwritten day theories loom. The first witness expected is Mrs Benjamin Root, the mother in law, amid ongoing revelations and courtroom intrigue.
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League views war problem peace sought in Geneva
In Geneva on January 20 the League of Nations committee of 13 ruled that sending a commission of inquiry to Ethiopia and providing financial aid were not opportune and beyond the committee's competence. Emperor Haile Selassie had asked the commission to determine responsibility for the war and requested support. The discussion continued on page eight.
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League of Nations’ Committee of 13
Ethiopia
von Injtree
Haile Selassie
Italy
Allen's Political Power Tested in Louisiana Primary
Associated Press report from Baton Rouge describes Governor Allen challenging federal interference in the Democratic primary amid Long opposition. Anti-Longs accuse relief usage for opponents, while Longs claim vote manipulation charges. The primary decides state and local officials, with Allen pursuing the late Huey Long’s Senate seat alongside Leche and Pillender.
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ED Deloury
Associated Press
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Huey Long
K. Allen
Democratic Primar
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Long
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Polla
Roosevelt
Lomorrow
Lor
Hind Wee
Richard Leche
Allen Pillender
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Southern States Honor Two Sons of Confederacy
A garbled wartime era public notice describes Confederate veterans and ceremonial honors. It mentions memorial events, public fees, and a planned open air ceremony with exercises in Washington and other states. The rough text references monuments, open rites, and marches linked to Confederate memory.
Pistol Found In Wreckage From Fatal Airliner Crash
Memphis January 20 An automatic pistol and a memorandum book were recovered from the wreckage of the Southern airliner The Southerner after its crash near Goodwin Arkansas. Officials said the pistol and book bearing the co pilot G Freeland s name were taken to a Memphis laundry with the personal effects of 14 passengers and three crew members who perished.
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Memphis
American Airlines
Goodwin
Ark
Ed Hurlburt
G Freeland
B. M. Jacobs
Department of Commerce
Coughlins Offer Refused by Senate Group
In Washington on June 20 the Rev Father Coughlin of Detroit offered funds to seal the probe into munitions influence, but Senator Nye declined saying there is no constitutional right to finish the investigation. Nye added Coughlin speaks for many as hearings may end. other leaders oppose more money, while J P Morgan and partners were not recalled. In Detroit Father Coughlin, radio priest, declared his National Union for Social Justice.
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Preston B. Grover
Associated Press
Washington
Daines E Coughlin
Detroit
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Nye
Father Couptin
Father Coughlin
Senator Crass
D-Ma
J. P. Morgan and Partners
Nye Sid
Robinson DeArk
Glass
Appropriations Committee
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Senate Contingent Funds Committee
Charles E. Coughlin
National Union For Social Justice
Deadly Scottsboro retrial shift looms in Alabama
Rumors of a defense move to change venue for the Scottsboro retrial linger as attorneys prepare for a final bid. The nine defendants, previously moved from Jefferson county jail, face court rulings on whether the trial should be held in Jackson or another county, amid claims of prejudice and fixed opinion.
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Dain
Ealrt
Tena Packer Wwaw
Efensa
Jefferson
Jackson
Judie Caltawrkarden
Birmingham
Haywood Patterson
TVA Ruling Delayed as High Court Goes Into recess
The Supreme Court began a two week recess without issuing the TVA act decision. A crowd waited for a ruling on the last major New Deal case as justices spent 81 minutes on lesser matters. The earliest possible TVA decision date is February 3. Government counsel filed two briefs, one seeking dismissal of Governor Talmadge’s suit over the Bankhead Cotton Act and the other asking reconsideration of the return of $200 million in impounded taxes.
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James W. Douthat
Washington
Supreme Court
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Brivia Bites
Talmadge
Georgia
Hoffman Faces Political Clash Over Hauptmann Case
In Trenton the Republican led legislature opens amid Hoffman impeachment talk and Hauptmann reprieve. Foes aim to pressure the governor while Wilentz readies a Florida move and Lindbergh and Condon’s allies watch. The scene centers on the Lindbergh murder case as a political flashpoint.
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Dale Harrison
Associated Press
Hoffman
Hauptmann
Charles A. Lindbergh
England
John F. Condon
Lindbergh
Wilentz
Poser Vrieve
Truptmann
Hanel Lindbergh
Rosner
King George V Weakens as Physicians Issue Bulletin
A physicians' bulletin from Sandringham announced at 8 30 p m that King George V's strength was diminishing. Signed by three physicians the note said the king's condition showed diminishing strength as monarchy affairs had been placed under a state council with the king's full knowledge. Earlier reports suggested the king's condition was unchanging and that his strength remained, marking a shift as the latest update noted reduced vitality.
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Charles P. Nutter
Associated Press
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Frederick J. Aliams
F. Stanley Hewett
Lord Dawson of
Penn
Huge Tax Refunds To Tennessee Taxpayers In 1930s Note
More than $200,000 of income estate and processing taxes were refunded to Tennessee taxpayers for last year. Listed are individuals with refunds from Memphis Knoxville Nashville Chattanooga and other cities plus institutions like First National Bank Lewisburg and Haynes Henson Shoe Co. in Knoxville. The release from the joint Congressional committee on tax refunds includes names such as Millard Meore Bosworth and Eugenia Bell Dulin among others.
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Tennessee
Joint
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Memphis
John S&s. Brown
Knoxville
J. L. Caliswell
Chattanooga
Newman Cheek
Nashville
Robert 8. Cheek
Will T. Cheek
Albert L. Craig
Eugenia Bell ‘Dulin
Mary Katherine Dulin Folger
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
Rickey Cheels Farrell
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First National Bank
Lewisburg
Haynes- Henson Shoe Co
Mortland M. Hedges
James R. Hedges
FDR Manager for Georgia Sought in Atlanta
Georgia porters of President Roosevelt vie for a state re election campaign manager as Wiley L. Moore declines appointment. James A. Farley and local delegation influence, with Lt. Gov. Eugene Talmadge’s ally Moore cited. Illness of Mrs. Moore noted. (continued on page 1)
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Georgia
Maaseveli
Wiley L. Moore
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Eatly
Roosevelt Moore
Eugene Talmadge
Weed
Walter George Suturday
Moore
Witt
Roosevelt
Talmadge
Meniert
Grass Roots Convention For Georgians Set Jan 29
Georgians prepare for a Democratic Grass Roots convention in Atlanta on January 29. Governor Eugene Pearnbidge endorses the effort with John Henry Kirby slated as keynote, aiming to organize opposition to the president ahead of the June presidential primary.
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Glenn Ramsey
Associated Press
Atuantay
Jir
Eugene Pebnidge
Promoo
Russ Senate
Mica
John Henry Kirby
Mousten
Kirby
Tanege
Jeffersonian Peaieivde 'Aloe
Flood Menace Follows Heavy Rains Before Snow Storms
Reported floods rise in the South as heavy rains mix with a northern blizzard. At least 116 deaths nationwide include 58 in traffic crashes amid widespread travel paralysis, airport closures, and flooded rivers.
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