Senator Urges Curtailment of Hatch Bill
Washington March 12. Senator Johnson of Colorado urged cooperation between state and federal laws to avoid federal coercion and sought to curtail anti political activity provisions. He proposed a state focused restoration only where states ban political activity by state employees. Debate continued on the Hatch bill affecting federal employees and related deficits, with votes pending on amendments and the deficiency appropriations bill including 60 million for soil conservation. Governors from ten states urged defeat of federal anti lynching measures, while farm program funding drew cross group support and opposition.
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Vane
Gialke
Senate
Finnrabhy Hateh
Patel
House
Rerus Jac Agricullure
Senate weigh on Census income questions proposal
In Ashington Mareth 12 the commerce committee backed a resolution seeking deletion of personal income questions from the 140 census. Sen Tobey of Maryland led the measure amid a rejected alternative from Sen Maloney of Connecticut. The panel voted 12 to 8. no final Census Bureau action was promised.
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Ashington
Mareth
Commerce Committee
Clark
Sehuter Tobey
R-Md
Maloney
D-Gonn
Fobey
Senate
Census Bureau
la Olimite Trent
Chatman Bailey
Auult
Father and sons killed in mine disaster at Jiazaky
Chronicle of a mine accident in Jiazaky Kentucky where father Luther Fit and three sons Jelunie Oberdis and Padus were killed. son Buster, fourteen, survived. Other items include a Baltimore newspaperman shot, an extradition stay in North Carolina, a high school girl killed by a constable, and political tensions over Kentucky liquor export law.
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Jiazaky
Apia
Pellinie
Luther Fit
Jelunie
Oberdis
Padus
Buster
Grand jury case to be ruled upon in contempt hearing
The fate of three Sullivan county grand jurors who refused to testify will be decided tomorrow by Magistrate George S. Bradley. The jurors J J Neholos Paul Roler and TH C Hite were cited for contempt after declining to divulge testimony given by Gene Robinson during the bread jury investigation led by Deputy Sheriff Tain Stilley. The proceeding follows indictments of two persons for irregularities in law enforcement and frames the broader perjury scrutiny surrounding Robinson. The hearing was continued as defense counsel contested jail confinement for the jurors.
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Sullivan Courty
George S. Bradley
Stillehargig Robinson
Pearing Hell
Robinson
Cone
Jamy Garreth
Inquiry Advised Into Wire Tapping
Washington March 12, 491 The inquiry calls for a senate inquiry into wire tapping and sound monitoring practices amid concerns that investigative methods threaten civil rights and may oppress dissent. The commission notes the rise of a spy system in government policing and references the FBI led by J Edgar Hoover as a contingent factor.
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Washington
CMLL
Generes
Senate
Elias
Bac
VBI Activitie
Tis
Federal Bureau of Investigator
J. Holgar Hoover
France ready to send 50 000 troops to Finland
Premier Daladier told the Chamber of Deputies that 50 000 French troops were ready to go to Finland if Helsinki publicly asked for help against the Soviet Union. Troops have been ready since February 24, with transports awaiting in two English Channel ports. Britain would transport them once Finland appealed, while Sweden and Norway oppose passage.
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Paris
Daladier
Chamber of Deputies
Finland
Soviet
Russia
Embarcation
Supreme War Council
Qualacdier
Harri Holm
Great Britain
Finand
Dalad
Jer
England
English
Halma
Tois
Sweden
France
Vormos
Vppeal
Finlana
Cooper Confident Upstate Support From East Tennessee
Governor Cooper, returning from a four day East Tennessee tour, said the administration has gained new friends and that political support is in better shape there. He noted hopes for a balanced budget by year end despite January’s highway damage and said highway maintenance costs due to cold weather total about $400,000.
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Washville
Cooper
Juet
East Tennessee
Chattanooga
Petras
Kingsport
Pilseville
J. Ridley Mitchell
Tnes
W. Phillips
Trio Held in Hotel Slaying Moved to County Jail
Tension eased as Charles C. Rice husband of slain Gladys Rice and two others, John Q. Rhea and E L Johnson, were moved to Blountville County Jail. Magistrate Bradley weighed when a preliminary hearing would occur, likely in Blountville to avoid transporting suspects to Kingsport. Bonds remained pending with Rice at 10000, Rhea at 5000, Johnson as witness with 5000 bond.
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Ayair
Gladys
Peggy" Rice
Kingsport
Blountville
George E. Bradley
Bradley
Charles C. Rice
John Q
Shorty" Rhea
E. L. Johnson
Fascists Discuss Welles Survey in Rome Talks
In Rome on March 12 Fascist commentator Virginio Gayda said Sumner Welles’ European trip tops Mussolini and Von Ribbentrop’s discussions. Gayda noted talk on Italy Russia ties and suggested the Soviet Union’s hostile stance toward Tripoli was easing amid German Soviet pact hopes.
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Rome
Sumner Welles
Virginio Gayda
Mussolini
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Gayda
I Giornale D'Italia
von Ribbentrop
Italy
Russia
Tralyy
Pius XII
Moscow
Welles
Pittman
Senate
Buren
la Stampa
Turin
Accused Slayer Escapes and Surrenders in Indiana
In Crawfordsville Indiana Thomas Allen Boys 28 awaiting trial on a first degree murder charge in Elizabeth Dehruid er death predicted escape and then surrendered within four and a half hours saying I’ve just come to myself The escape involved striking a jailer and injuring a guard before fleeing to the basement and front door He later knocked at Louie Stanford former assistant postmaster before surrendering
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Thomas Allen Boys
Atelige, Inc
Elizabeth Dehruider
Montgomery County
Harry Anderson
Louie Stanford
Briton Urges Action to Halt U.S. Goods Exports
London dispatch reports Liberal MP L. Mander urging Britain to stop U.S. exports reaching Germany via Vladivostok. Minister Ronald Cross says he welcomes suggestions. The record notes over 3,100,000 tons of contraband seized by the Allies to date.
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London
Gentfrey TL
Mander
Britain
House of Commons
United States
Germany
Vladivostol
Russia
Ronald
H. Cross
Cross
Cerman Attache's Slayer Convicted
A 24 year old Canadian boxer was found guilty of first degree manslaughter in the fatal bludgeoning of German consular attache Dr Walter R Engelberg in Brooklyn. The jury deliberated six hours and 14 minutes. Judge Brancato denounced the defendant as a “dirty bum” and noted his well rehearsed defense of intoxication.
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New York
Walter R. Engelberg
Ernest Kehler
Dr. Engelberg
Brooklyn
Rehler
A. Taetts
Ottawa
Canada
Toronto
Doflanes Ag Coty
Peter J. Brancato
British Demands Still Unchanged in Europe Policy Clash
London reports show Prime Minister Chamberlain reiterating aims of freedom and security for Europe, including independence for Poles and Czechs, as Summer Welles meets opposition leaders. In Washington, Attlee and Greenmood press for clear pledges. Welles plans talks with Eden and Churchill as US interests engage in diplomacy. A separate Erie County note describes a local license bid, with a young couple offering $1.23 for a license amid crowding confusion.
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London
Summer Welles
Chamberlain
Europe
House of Commons
J. J. C. Henderson
Henderson
Welles
Dorchester
Clement R. Attlee
Labor Party
Arthne Greenmood
Alilee
Archibald Sinclair
Dominions
Anthony Eden
Usdersecretary
John Sinon
No. 11
Downing Street
Alexander Cado Ban
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
David Lived
George
Churt
Surrey
Finnish peace talks poised as Moscow signals possible treaty
Stockholm reports authorize Finnish delegation to sign a peace treaty in Moscow with hostilities to cease upon signing. Helsinki officials deny action by parliament though an emergency session could be held. Copenhagen notes continued talks amid rumors of an armistice and final conditions. Russians press on as battles persist and Viipuri remains encircled.
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London
Exchange Telegraph
Stockholm
Moscow
Helsinki
Russia
Lonevar
Copenhagen
Strom Runnors
Tiennhagen
Viipuri
Helsisi Br
Darkelsinki
Politicians Watch Business Chart As War Buying Fades
Politicians keep close watch on business indicators as post holiday demand weakens. Orders shrink across industries with some drops below consumption needs while building and export activity show divergence. Aircraft and parts lead a notable recovery as British and French orders boost trade.
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Washington
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