Parker Seen Likely for Supreme Court Seat
Washington march 22 no opposition has formed to judge John J Parker of North Carolina as a supreme court nominee as the senate judiciary committee prepares to take up his confirmation within ten days Parker previously served on the fourth circuit court of appeals and was confirmed as solicitor general judge thacher of new york meanwhile faced confirmation without debate for the southern district post and quickly disposed of stock in four power companies to meet concerns about potential conflicts
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Market Reaches High Then Slopes On NY Stock Exchange
The New York Stock Exchange saw a powerful weekly rise but immediate profit taking halted gains at the close. Volume reached 2,514,900 shares with the 90 stock index up 7.7 points for the week but dipping 2 points on the day. Western Union fell to a yearly low before rebounding, while United States Steel American Telephone Johns Manville J I Case Columbia Carbon Allied Chemical Westinghouse and others slipped 3 to 6 dollars.
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Weather Outlook for Tennessee and Virginia
Fair and warm er Sunday and Monday with rising clouds and possible showers Monday afternoon or night in Tennessee. Virginia expects fair weather, gradual warming, with increasing clouds on Monday. Highs around 71 and lows near 32 for Friday. Readings taken at 6:30 p.m. daily by C. L. Bunn, U.S. Weather Office.
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U S to Spend 92 Million on New Construction This Year
Treasury Secretary Mellon announces 92 million in new construction plus 40 million already underway with potential 115 million Keyes Elliott bill. Projects span 40 states from small village post offices to large federal offices, excluding DC. By June 10 million in new work, then 35 million more by October, including DC plans and Chicago post office speeding if bill passes.
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Navy Conference In London Sinks To Name Only
Five power naval talks stall as France and Italy block parity and Tokyo delays tri party Japan approval. If Tokyo approves next week the three power pact may salvage disarmament efforts. a rejection risks a blow up like 1927 Geneva or a quiet fizzle without a U S Britain naval accord.
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Fascist Party Observes its Eleventh Anniversary Today
Rome March 22 AP The eleventh anniversary of Mussolini founded Fascist combat groups to deal with subversives will be commemorated across Italy tomorrow. A nationwide message from Mussolini stresses unity and discipline while praising the movement as it enters its second decade with promises of greater vigor. Augusto Turisti, Fascist secretary, will address Milan’s Black Shirts and review a large parade.
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Liner Europa Sets Early Record on Maiden Atlantic Run
New York March 22 The German liner Europa on its maiden voyage to America covered 703 miles in the first day ending at noon ship's time an average of 28.15 knots despite head winds. Her sister Bremen holds the crossing record of 4 days 17 hours 24 minutes, having made 687 miles on its first day last July with better weather. The Europa's route to Ambrose Lightship is longer by seventy miles.
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Gate City Youth Sought After Knife Attack Wounds 17-Year-Old
Special to The Times Gate City Virginia March 22 officers seek Lawrence McNutt 19 in connection with an altercation at Nickel's Department Store where Lawrence Castle 17 was stabbed three times including a back wound near the kidney and a neck gash. Castle is not considered extremely serious but kidney piercing is feared. McNutt fled into Clinch mountain country and is being sought tonight.
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Final Tariff Vote Is Due Tomorrow
The Senate recessed after seven months of wrangling to prepare for a final vote on a complex tariff bill. The measure should go to conference with the House to resolve hundreds of differences. Oil and gasoline tariffs failed 45 to 33 as attempts to limit changes to agriculture were rejected or ruled out of order. Senator Thomas of Oklahoma warned he would seek recommittal with instructions to strike most rate changes. The scene featured experts from the tariff commission and weary lawmakers awaiting weekend rest.
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Prohibition Issue To Be Forced Into Coming Elections
Congresswoman LaGuardia pushes to force prohibition as an election issue as drys and wets clash over hearings before the House judiciary committee. Wets say the 18th amendment is faltering and seek remedy. drys insist hearings prove prohibition has prospered and only spurs enforcement.
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Fall Seeks Public View On Elk Hills Bribe Case Puzzle
Albert B. Fall urged El Paso readers to ponder the “puzzle” of his conviction after Edward L. Doheny was acquitted in Washington. Fall, awaiting appeal, said both cases rested on identical evidence and praised the Doheny verdict as a vindication for his family. He did not attend the trial.
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Huston Not Expected to Quit Amid Inquiry
Washington March 22 AP Republican leaders doubt a resignation from Claudius H Huston will occur before the Senate lobby committee concludes its probe into Hustons handling of money linked to the Muscle Shoals project The panel found Huston received 36100 last year from Union Carbide deposited while he was in deficit and part of it arose from a stock trade netting him 526 The executive committee may soon appoint a secretary and possibly a new chairman with Huston expected to step down at some point
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Doheny Freed as Jurors Clear Bribe Charge in Elk Hills Case
In Washington District of Columbia, Edward L. Doheny wept as jurors, on the first ballot, acquitted him of bribing Albert B. Fall over the Elk Hills oil lease. The verdict follows a seven year cloud over Doheny with Fall free on bond pending appeal.
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