Navy Appropriation Sought To Meet 76 Pact Limits
The House Appropriations Committee proposed a 284.7 million dollar navy supply bill citing London treaty limits on completion of current programs. It plans for 2,800 enlisted moves and 2,000 Marines, notes a funding cut versus current appropriations, and discusses fleet readiness, modernization needs, and projected shortfalls by 1955 if treaty limits hold.
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New York
Fay Vallee Drops Injunction Action In New York
Fay Webb Vallee suddenly discontinues her suit in Supreme Court for a separation from her husband Heo, seeking divorce only in New York state. Attorney Thinglein announced continuances, while Justice Lydon approved the discontinuance as newsmen and dancers react to the surprising move.
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Fay Webb Vallee
Supreme Court
New York State
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Vallee
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Beas
Leela Valley
California
Orehes
Chicago Launches Racketeering Trial Opens in Cook County
In Chicago on January 22 AP reports the start of the rackets trial in Chief Justice Finnegan's criminal court. State and defense attorneys square off as 18 defendants face charges tied to bombing, acid throwing, and conspiracy to restrain legitimate trade. State’s Attorney Courtney notes the case follows a year of investigations into millions paid by legitimate businesses to racketeers.
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Tus
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Criminal Court
United States
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Cook County
Courtney
Tervor
Ion. Thawever
Hull to Confer with President on War Debts and Tariffs
Secretary Hull, back from a South American goodwill tour, will hold a series of White House talks with President Roosevelt on war debts and tariffs. He will also discuss recognition of Cuba's Carlos Mendieta and reciprocal trade treaties aimed to avoid Senate ratification. Relations with South American nations are described as unusually favorable, signaling a shift to an equal partnership stance.
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John H McCooey Brooklyn Boss Dies Unexpectedly
John H McCooey longtime Brooklyn Democratic leader dies after a long illness. He rose from shipyard worker to city political power guiding Tammany's Brooklyn wing and backing Roosevelt era aims. Survived by widow Catherine and a daughter, his funeral is set for Wednesday with state and national figures among honorary pallbearers.
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McCooey
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Unch
McCovey
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James A. Parley
Alfred E. Smith
Tennessee and Virginia Weather Today and Tomorrow
Rain and colder conditions sweep Tennessee tonight with eastern areas seeing rain Tuesday morning. West and central regions stay drier tonight while eastern portions turn warmer late Tuesday. Virginia sees rain tonight and Tuesday with warmer conditions tonight and in the east and center, followed by colder Tuesday night and in extreme west regions Wednesday afternoon. Readings note no rain yesterday and compare to last year.
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Walker Enters Trial Of Reece
Nashville court records reveal Seth M. Walker asks to present five indictments against Joseph I. Reece former Insurance and Banking Commissioner, alleging larceny embezzlement and fraud involving 316 364 47 in state tax funds. Dis trict Attorney General Richard M Atkinson opposes Walker's role arguing policy concerns and potential protection for associates of Governor Mulford.
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Promised Word From Kidnapers Fails To Come
Despair grips Bremer family as ransom talks for Edward G. Bremer, kidnapped for 200 050 dollars, collapse. Officials say no word and family vows to hold firm against trading a fortune for his return. Continued on page six.
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Edward G. Bremer
Bremer
Wynekoop Trial May Be Halted
Chicago January 22 AP Dr Alice L Wynekoop signed a petition asking Judge Joseph B David to halt the murder trial because of her health Attorneys said the judge would halt the trial if she personally requested It was ordered that county jail chief physician Dr Francis W McNamara collect all medical reports and inform Wynekoop of her condition The defense states attorneys and Catherine Wynekoop could present their view if a postponement is requested by the defendant
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Religious Fanatic Admits Strangling Sons to Death
Seattle scene details a grim confession by Oskar Nestness, an 87-year-old fisherman, who says he killed his two sons John 10 and Henry 4 under a delusion that God commanded him to choke the devil out. Police seek sanity evaluation as relatives report fevered religious fervor before the killings.
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St Lawrence Pact Sidetracked Amid Senate Budget Push
Washington Jan 22 Senate Foreign Relations Chair Pittman said the St Lawrence Waterways Treaty would be laid aside for emergency measures including the monetary bill. He predicted a final vote within a month as regular appropriation and revenue bills take precedence. Roosevelt planned a supplemental report focusing on railroads and the Great Lakes Seaway relations. Senate debates may feature many amendments to the devaluation and stabilization fund proposals.
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Pittman
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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St. Lawrence Waterways
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J. ¥. Saunders
Louisiana House
Senate Banking Committee
George F. Warren
Cornell
Owen D. Young Foie Lestimany
McAdou
D-Cal
Arakt Quits Post as War Minister
General Sacae Areki resigns as war minister amid political crisis in Tokyo. Premier Saito accepts the move and backs General Senjuro Hayashi as successor, with General Jinzburo Mazaki named inspector-general of military education. Parliament to meet tomorrow for formal inauguration and cabinet shift fuels debate on liberal anti militarist revival.
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Qnd
Saito
Senjuro Hayashi
Araki
Jinzburo Mazaki
Supreme War Council
Ten
Mayashi
Wawasai
Ieale
Avaki
Virginia Senate Tackles Districting After Court Ruling
In Richmond on January 22 AP: Virginia Senate prepared to take up a reapportionment bill drafted by Senator Saxon W. Stolt, changing four districts, after a state supreme court ruling found the 1938 act unconstitutional. The House planned to reconvene tonight as debates loom, while finance chair Garrett signaled he would not back Peery’s tax increase plan. Governor Peery had urged school funding and tax adjustments to cover revenue gaps.
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State Eupreme Court of Appeals
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Saxon W. Stolt
Newport News
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W. A. Garrett
Finance
George C. Peery
John Garland Pollard
Sucker List Reads Like a Who's Who of Donors
Washington, Jan. 22. Federal authorities moved to probe a fundraising scheme by Alfred M. Layton of Washington, one of the Better Housing Institute leaders, who allegedly used the mails to solicit contributions from prominent figures by listing General John J. Pershing and General George S. Squier. The plan aimed to raise about 5,000 for a bust of Pershing, with 13,000 letters sent nationwide and donations inclining to 500 recovered in seized mail. James A. Purcell, representing General Squier, said the effort involved 25 to 50 notable men and included figures such as Charles G. Dawes, Hearst, Sloan, and Willys. Purcell noted General Squier had directed Layton to contact high-profile individuals to secure funds.
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Layton
Better Housing Institute
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George S. Squier
Leo A. Rover
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Moses W. Dykaar
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Purcell
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Convict Returns to Prison After Mother's Urging
Nashville January 22 A convict named Charles Strong, who escaped from a road gang on January 4 with four others, has returned to the penitentiary. Warden A W Neely said Strong stayed with his mother in Memphis after the escape and came back yesterday at his mother's request to finish his term.
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