Story Denied By McAlister
Governor Hill McAlister testified he never knew Insurance Commissioner J I Reece who faces charges of $100,000 bond theft and claimed no truth to Reece testimony about a political agreement to divert funds for McAlister campaign. He said Reece appeared only once in 1981 and fired Reece as insurance commissioner after inauguration.
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Queen Emma Dies at Holland Home in The Hague
Dowager Queen Emma aged 73 dies of bronchitis at The Hague. Widow of King William II and mother of Queen Wilhelmina, she guided affairs as regent until Wilhelmina’s ascent. Daughter Juliana and many royals sent condolences as police maintained guard while tributes flowed from 60 nations.
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Holland
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Tringess Juliana
Tringess
Waldeck
Piedmont
Bath
Spy Ring Plots Against America Ties France to Espionage
Paris dispatch reports police charging a vast international espionage ring directed against the United States, France, and Britain. Investigators say Germany and Soviet Russia benefited, with U S and English police cooperating. Arrests raise expected prison total to 25 as warrants target Swiss and Romanian-linked suspects and documents reveal gas defense and wartime production plans.
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Associated Press
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Vearrants Polica
Switzerland
End of Snow With Warmth Looming as Spring Nears
Weather report notes clearing skies across the south after a snow sleet and cold rain episode. Atlanta had 11 to 12 inches of snow overnight but melted today. Nashville faced major sleet damage and $25,000 in losses. Carolinas saw snow this morning with strong winds up to 58 mph. temperatures ranged from 34 to 53 degrees in cities from Raleigh to New Orleans.
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Oakie Faces Slander Suit in $125,000 Case
Los Angeles reports comedian Jack Oakie may testify in a $125,000 slander suit filed by Marty Martyn, the studio dance director. Martyn accuses Oakie of using demeaning epithets on March 17 at Carl Brisson’s apartment in the presence of Brisson, Cary Grant, Virginia Cherrill, and others.
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Wisce
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Cary Grant
Virginia Cherrill
Charles’ Farrell
Virginia Valli
Randolph Scott
Buster Crabbe
Oakie
Stock control bill moves through Congress in new form
A rewritten stock market control bill began advancing today as Treasury and Federal Reserve officials testified before the House interstate commerce committee. Rayburn oversaw the redrafting, part of the Fletcher Rayburn bill. The measure, prepared by federal experts, aims to be strong yet palatable for congressional approval.
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Mail contracts heard by federal groups
Washington March 20 There were signs today that a hearing may be given to races which lost their airmail contracts The administration expects a decision before the weekend Postmaster General Failey said about a dozen companies asked to be heard The post office already has taken cognizance of loyalty to airlines While air express firms send bulk letters to near their city and drop them into mails officials said bulk air postage is required If hearings are granted it does not mean contracts were fraudulently obtained Justice official Carl L Risting studied testimony to decide on possible prosecutions Amelia Earhart Putnam told the senate post office committee she would like to see a per continued on page two
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NRA
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English financiers' perilous paths haunt Chicago headlines
Two English-born men, Samuel Insull and John Factor, moved from wealth to peril in America. Insull, accused of massive financial manipulation, flees indictments and seeks asylum on a Greek freighter while his empire and fame fade. Factor, nicknamed Jake the Barber, faces extradition fears as creditors seek billions in losses.
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Auto Workers Plan To Strike Tomorrow
Washington reports that President Roosevelt urged settlement of railway wage disputes and proposed a temporary six month halt to current wage agreements. Railway workers demand a twenty percent raise effective July 1, while managers threaten a five percent cut. Roosevelt warned arbitration may be necessary to protect public interest.
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Roosevelt
Developments in Capital Labor Disputes Today
Developments in capital labor disputes reported include a possible use of President Roosevelt’s NRA licensing power to enforce industrial peace, not previously employed. Auto industry leaders in New York report progress as a major strike looms at 9 am tomorrow, with AFL and industrialists in firm stands, and Gen Hugh S Johnson pushing for a last minute truce. Washington saw railroad managers awaiting wage dispute replies from brotherhoods.
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New Bank Plan Aims to Aid All Industry in Nation
Washington March 20 Democratic leaders outlined a path for Roosevelt in creating 12 new banks to inject 700 million dollars into small industries. Senate banking committee to review a bill establishing one bank per Federal Reserve district with capital from the Treasury. The plan seeks immediate relief for the medium sized business man and contemplates RFC loans direct to industry.
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Black
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Silver bill deposited on the White House doorstep
Washington March 20 The silver monetization and farm relief bill approved by the House was left in the White House doorway as Senate leaders weighed administration support. If endorsed, it could pass the Senate. otherwise prospects dim. The House had voted 257 to 112. The bill would price silver above world levels to pay for exported surpluses, issuing silver certificates. The White House response remained pending as Senate debated the Tydings McDuffie Philippine independence bill and Bankhead cotton control measures.
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Repub
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Industrial Leaders Meet to Avert Auto Strike
Alfred P Sloan Jr Walter Chrysler and four other auto chiefs met NRA Administrator Hugh S Johnson in secrecy at the Waldorf Astoria to avert a strike threatening 250000 jobs. After the meeting they hurried to the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce as talk of a historic strike dominated headlines. The conflict pits auto makers against the AFL amid looming walkouts in Flint Pontiac Detroit and other plants with tens of thousands ready to strike at 9 am tomorrow.
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