Reece Sentenced as Bonds Theft Closes Case in Tennessee
Nashville March 23 A 10 year prison term was imposed on former Insurance Commissioner J Reece after a jury found him guilty of stealing 100000 in bonds from the state insurance department and fixing the penalty at the maximum. Defense plans a new trial motion within the period. Reece claimed he was covering for others and testified bonds were delivered to his brother near Knoxville. Other figures tied to the incident included Tobin Bachimin and the McAlister finance committee actions.
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Nashville
Tenn
Linsurance
J. Reece
Criminal Court
Iid
Insurance Department
Charles Gilbert
Jeff McCain
Reece
Tom Reece
Lem Reece
Blue Say
Fidelity Im Westment Association of
Wheeling
W. Va
Washington
Tie
Brother
Lem
Knoxville
Joseph
Tobin
Weather Outlook From Tennessee To Virginia With Snow and Sleet
The weather forecast indicates snow or rain mixed with sleet in Tennessee this afternoon and tonight with colder temperatures later. Virginia is cloudy with possible snow or sleet at times tonight and Saturday, colder conditions in the north on Saturday, and no rain on the date referenced. Readings were reported for yesterday and previous year with noted high and low temperatures.
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Tennessee
Virginia
Whitaker seeks release by naming Lindbergh money where hid
Norman Whitaker, jailed lawyer associate of Gaston B. Means, accused of swindling Mrs. Evalyn Walsh McLean out of 194000 by claiming to recover the Lindbergh baby. He allegedly offers to reveal the money’s location and the “inside story” of the Lindbergh kidnapping in a letter to District Attorney Roger Robb in Washington.
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Norman Whitaker
Gaston B. Means
Evalyn Walsh McLean
Roger Robb
Washington
Whitaker
Means
Bremer Calls Kidnappers Likely to Be Captured
St Paul March 23 42 Adolf Bremer father of Edward G Bremer bank president voiced confidence that the abductors will be caught. He cited a Justice Department statement that two gang leaders Alvin Karpis and Arthur Barker were identified and federal agents search for them near Minnesota sites. Evidence included three flashlights a gasoline can and fingerprints found near Fairbault where ransom money was dropped. Barker and Karpis have long criminal records and are on parole from Oklahoma State Penitentiary.
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ST. Paul
Adolf Bremer
St. Paul Brewer
Edward G. Bremer
Bank
Evemar
Washington
Department of Justice
Alvin Karpis
Arthur Barkur
Justice Department
Karpis
Larker
Bremer
Dan
Rochester
Minn
Curmings
Cummings
Barker
Bremter
Fairbault
Samsom
Narpis
McAliater
Okla
Recovery hinges Roosevelt's act in tariff control
A global survey by the Associated Press shows world trade centers hopeful for a real recovery in international commerce. Officials and experts foresee a shift from economic nationalism toward tariff bargains and mutual exchanges of products, with President Roosevelt's moves seen as pivotal. The piece notes broad expectations for a revival driven by U S policy, and mentions continuation on page six.
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Harold P. Braman
Associated Press
New York
N.Y
World Trade Centers
Roosevelt
Associated Tress
Globe
United States
Aix
Mrs Insull Seeks England Home In Transit Visa Plan
Mrs Samuel Insull, with her lawyer M Pop, indicated plans to enter England and seek permanent residence later. He said she had applied for entry and awaits London’s instructions, with only a transit visa requested for now while negotiations continue. Pop communicated with Insull, currently at sea aboard the Greek freighter Maiotis, by wireless.
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Aleander Sepgwave Atitens
Samuel Insull
M. Pop
England
Insull
London
Pop
Monte Carlo
Athens
Fop
Maiotis
Ancient temple uncovered near Norris Dam site
TVA archaeologists discover eight foot square temple ruins eight feet below ground in a mountain valley near the Norris Dam construction. The structure housed a thatch roof, woven cane walls, a clay throne and a central clay altar with a fire pit. It served as courthouse and church for an ancient tribe predating white colonization.
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America
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
W. 5. Webb
Webb
United States
Norvis
Italy Flocks to Fascist Banner in Mass Rally
Rome reports show thousands of Blackshirts gathered at the Parcist banner celebrating the Fascist party’s 18th anniversary. Mussolini proclaimed the nation’s unity and readiness to defend the faith, as crowds shouted their affirmation.
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Italy
Rome
Mussolini
Venezia Palace
Assassination Plot Shocks Bucharest Officials
Police disclose plans to murder Premier George Tetarescu and other leaders after the arrest of Professor Gomoru, a famed surgeon tied to Kultur Ex-Patria and the Iron Guard. Letters allegedly sent to government figures bred panic as Duca’s killing trial unfolds. Gomoru, once a confidant of Queen Helen, is noted for Macedonian roots and high social status.
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Bucharest
Romania
George Tetarescu
Gandy
Rusmania
Kultur Ex- Patria
Iron Guard
Gomojus
Jon Duca
Gomoru
Queen Helen
Tielen
Carol
Helen
Gomoju
Negroes wait as governor delays executions in Memphis
Jasper Graham age 85 and Frank Mays 22 were granted respites until April 4 by Governor McAlister, delaying their planned electric chair deaths for a robbery and assault case in North Memphis. Warden Neely said the men were happy, each claiming innocence, after ministers were consulted and studies reviewed. Their death sentences were upheld by the Tennessee Supreme Court last February.
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Nashville
Tenn
McAlister
Memphis
Jasper Graham
Frank Mays
North
Shelby Criminal Court
A. W. ‘Neely
Supreme Court
Vet bill bounce back and forth between Senate and House
Washington March 23 AP report describes a congressional back and forth over veterans benefits. The House, after two surprise votes, sent an independent offices bill to the Senate again. The two ballots maintained votes favoring a veterans benefit amendment costing about 88 million dollars and an amendment to restore federal pay cuts around 126 million dollars. The Senate approved 118 million and 190 million respectively. President Roosevelt looms with a veto ready to strike down the Senate provisions when the bill reaches him. Continued on page six.
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Washington
Senate
House
Independent Offices
Representatives
Roosevelt
Urge Membership for World Court in Senate Hearing
Senators heard pro World Court advocates urge quick ratification of three protocols to bring the United States into the permanent court of international justice. Spokesmen from major groups including the American Bar Association and Chamber of Commerce pressed for action, while President Roosevelt gave no indication of forthcoming moves this session. The hearing featured resolutions from state legislatures and remarks by leaders promoting adherence to the World Court as a step in global peace.
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United States
World Court
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Roosevelt
American Bar Association
United States Chamber of Commerce
Federal Council of Chaurches
The
National Grange
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Catholic Association For International Peace
S. Parkes Cadman
Federal Council of Ministers
Clarence E. Martin
Bar Association
Permanent Court of International Justice
Theodore F. Green
Rhode Island
Green
Delaware
Maryland
North Carolina
Austin
Vit Molecott
Conn
Bulkley
Ohio
Curtis Bok
Philadelphia
Auto Trouble Near End Meeting Called
Labor leaders, summoned for a 2:30 p.m. EST conference with NRA administrator Hugh S. Johnson, awaited a definite word on a looming auto workers strike. Johnson had morning talks with manufacturers while both sides offered no details, as negotiations neared a deadline and tensions rose.
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Washington
Mar
Hugh
Johnson
NRA
Detroit
Delayed Spring Deluge of Cold Weather Sweeps Nation
The Associated Press reports an unseasonable cold wave grips the nation with record low temperatures across the North and Middle Atlantic states. Snow falls in the Ohio Valley as temperatures plunge to single digits in Maine and near New York, with readings well below zero in several spots. A warming trend is forecast for tonight and tomorrow, though cooler conditions persist.
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Associated Press
Middle Atlantic
Kansas
Missouri
Kentucky
Virginians
Michian
New York State
New England
Ohio Valley
Greenville
Mount Washington
Doucet
Quebec
New York City
Fierce Arabs Guard Lost City in Saharan Ruins
Paris AP report says Andre Malraux and pilot Captain Corniglon-Molinier returned claiming Arabs guard ruins on the southwestern edge of the Ruba El Khali desert they identify as the City of Naith, a possible resting place for Queen Sheba's tombs and treasures.
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Paris
Andre’ Malraux
Naith
Malraux
Independence for Philippines Seen in Move Toward Freedom
The Philippines appear two steps from independence as the Tydings McDuffie bill nears final passage. Senate action completed with a 68 to 0 vote and no changes from the President’s recommendation. Independence set for July 4, 1945, or within a year or two after, contingent on Philippine legislature approval by October 1.
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Washingun
Maren
Philippine Islands
Roosevelt
Senate
Austin
Barbour
Carey
Dickinso
Fess
Goldsborough
Kean
Vandenberg
King
Long
Philippines
Parkway survey begins linking Shenandoah and Smokies
A federal state highway engineers tour started in Blowing Rock North Carolina to study suggested routes for a federal parkway connecting Shenandoah National Park in Virginia and Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. Spelman Austin Vint and park service officials lead the delegation with state highway commissioners from Virginia North Carolina and Tennessee joining. The group plans to travel via Asheville into Tennessee and back through Bristol over about a week to judge directness scenery and altitude for the proposed parkway.
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Roanokh
Blowing Rock
N. C
Shenandoah
Great Smoky
Mountain National Parks
II J. Spelman
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
H M. Austin
Bureau
T. C. Vint
E. B. Jeffress
North Carolina
Hghway Commission
R. Browning
Miller
F. W. Webster
Tennessee
Asheville
Bristol
Spelman
Unakatl Range
Blue Ridge
LaGuardia Charged Over New York Taxi Strike Turmoil
Three large taxi fleet operators publish an open letter accusing Mayor LaGuardia of responsibility for yesterday's taxi riots. They demand police action and warn state military aid if needed to restore order. The piece notes a quieter day after widespread disturbances and police mobilization.
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W. J. Eads
New York
F. H. LaGuardia
American Federation of Labor
Greater
Warlem
Night Court
Croney
LaGuardia
Times
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Come Mittuu
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Hunt Continues
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Tatarescu
Guemoju
Duca
Case
Veteans
Auto-Labor
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Charles P. Nutter
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