Karpis To Face Bremer Hamm Kidnap Charge
Alvin Karpis, head of a gang, was returned to New Orleans after a bloodless capture led by J. Edgar Hoover. He faces charges for the Hamm and Bremer kidnapings with possible death penalty under the Lindbergh law if a victim was harmed. No tips or rewards influenced the arrest, authorities say.
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Alvin Karpis
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New Orleans
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Edgar Hoover
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New York
Chicago
Edward G. Bremer
William Hamm
George F. Sullivan
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Bremer
Washington
Alcatraz Island
Hunger march ends as relief checks arrive in Memphis
In Memphis on May 2, sixty men from the Shelby county forest project led a hunger march demanding pay since April 1 for about 1,100 workers. The dispersal followed the arrival of relief checks from the Nashville resettlement office. Project manager Arch A. Brown said the paymaster’s office would stay open until midnight and reopen tomorrow to distribute funds. A three white and three Black committee met Mayor Watkins Overton, who arranged for the checks to be brought to Memphis.
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Probe Planned Into Auto Wreck Near Louisville
Louisville May 1 Fort Knox officials planned an investigation into a head on collision on the Dixie highway at Muldraugh Hill that killed Private Roy Rogers of the First Cavalry Calver Indiana. His car collided with that of George McIntyre and family of Dashville Tennessee en route to hospital. No arrest was made. The McIntyres continued to Louisville.
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Roy Rogers
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Weather outlook for Virginia and Carolinas
Weather report notes fair conditions with cooler temperatures and scattered showers. Virginia forecasts cooler Sunday with Sunday afternoon and night showers, continued cool Monday. North Carolina expected partly cloudy, interior showers Sunday afternoon, then Monday fair and cooler.
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Virginia
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Bold Venture Wins Derby Seen Through Rufus Scott Eyes
Louisville May 2 Do Right Bold Venture's negro swipe hails a Derby winner in the eyes of Rufus Scott who trained Regret and Arlington's Gus and yet says the colt was calm before the race. Scott praises Bold Venture as the quiet, steady champion whose victory sparkles with Brevity.
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America
Neutrality pacts may face change at inter American conference
Washington May 2.4 The United States proposed two measures to the approaching inter American peace conference. It urged a general convention to supplement and clarify wartime neutrality rules open to signature by all nations. Also urged a regional tariff truce pledging no new trade discrimination and strengthening existing inter American peace treaties at the conference opening.
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Hull
Americas
Naval Bill Faces Battle in Senate
Washington May 2 A group of senators led by Nye R ND vowed to fight the near record 531 088707 naval appropriations bill delaying adjournment to block passage It would fund construction of two new battleships and other increases House action already approved the measure Acting Chair Walsh of the naval affairs committee expected smooth passage but faced strong opposition from munitions backers across the chamber
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Naval Affairs Committee
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Court to Hear Proposals for Bond Issue in Sullivan County
Sullivan county court will meet in Blountville to decide whether $85,000 for county schools and $75,000 for a Bristol high school project should be combined or kept separate in a bond referendum. The session will set the date for a special school bond election and consider rights of way for a new airport highway from Blountville to Fordtown. A report on US 40 progress is due from a special committee.
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Sullivan County
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Air Commerce Commission
WEA
France Set for Run-off Election in Paris
France prepares for a run-off election to decide the Chamber of Deputies amid economic unease. Bankers report gold leaving France and anxious hoarders buying gold, while markets warn of possible franc devaluation as voters edge toward a leftist bloc versus a nationalist free front.
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Chamber of Deputies
Bank of France
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West Chamber of Families
National Free
Slaying of Theater Manager's Wife Stirs Chattanooga
In Chattanooga Tennessee on May 2, Mrs McConnell, wife of a theater manager, was critically injured in a daylight assault. Detectives note a heel imprint on her body while investigators search for a male assailant or possible crect man as motive remains unclear. Her two 22 month old children were away with their nurse at the time.
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Pahee
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Tax Bills Retard Adjourning Date In Frankfort
Fragmented Kentucky news notes the progression of a prolonging special session of the General Assembly. Gouvernor's aim shifts toward finishing revenue bills this week, with adjournment now eyed for mid next week. Senate and House idle as Derby attendance rises, key items include the cosmetic, soft drink, sporting goods, and chain store tax measures. Public hearings set for Monday afternoon, hearings likely postponed to Tuesday. Senate to tackle amusement tax and a legislative inquiry into shell bribery charges and production tax concerns. Administration bills on tax provisions for vehicles, utilities, and corporate amendments face passage delays. Obscure memorial references and a funeral notice for Mrs Meriwether appear in the report amid scattered personal notices.
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Senate
House Revenue and Taxation Committee
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Subiuasion
Townsend Hoax Seen In Caravan
A movement known as the Townsend plan is described as a hoax aimed at deceiving the aged pensioners. The House committee chaired by Bell is investigating Townsend leaders who allegedly sought political or military gain, with Dr F F Townsend named as the plan's originator as investigations resume Tuesday.
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Poison, Drowning Crime Linked to Husband Case
May 2 Los Angeles report details a bizarre murder plot in Winnetka where a man drowned after being bound and placed in a den of rattlesnakes. Rab Widnes A, fourth or fifth husband of Mary Ima Buseh, faces charges. A witness described the suspect ordering the assault and the grisly setup, with the wife restrained and the snake-filled scene devised to appear as an accident. The account cites a manager at a beach cafe who provided additional statements. the full story continues on page ten.
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Primary results loom as parties weigh futures
Washington May 2 Delegates chosen for Democratic and Republican national conventions show mixed readiness for a two thirds rule in nominating Roosevelt Garner and the Republican ticket. California, Massachusetts and Wisconsin totals influence outlooks ahead of Cleveland balloting in five weeks, with Landon and Knox among key names cited amid uncertain delegate pledges.
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Foreigners Guarded Against Marauders
Minister Cornelius War H Engert reported to the state department by wireless that the center of Addis Ababa Ethiopia's capital was burning. He said five American legation members and three others had taken refuge in the British legation as the city faced marauding forces.
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Oscar Leiding
Associated Press
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Parker Evidence to Be Submitted in New York Case
District Attorney Geoghan said he would present to a grand jury evidence involving Ellis Parker Sr in the Lindbergh kidnapping case and the Wendell kidnapping confession plot. He plans to show Parker Sr was in New York with another man between February 14 and 29 and will call Bleefeld before the grand jury for further details.
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Willan PF. X. Geoghan
Ellis 4. Parker, Sr
Paul H. Wendell
Wendel
Burlington County
New Jersey
Murray Bleefeld
Brooklyn
Ellis H. Parker, Jr
Bleefeld
District Attorney’s Office
Geoghan
Bus Parker, Sr
Francis A. Madden
New
Death Beats Mother On Trip To See Son Missing 40 Years
In Gatnesburg Tennessee on May 2 194? Mrs Nanex Jane Alexander sought a reunion with her son Jamies Pryor missing since childhood. After decades of separation and a divorce she remarried, found Pryor grown with his own home, but a final bid for contact failed when Pryor had died two years earlier, ending the mother's 40 year vigil.
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Nanex Jane Alexander
Jamies Pryor
Hewederson
Thiers
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Aine
Sogeer
Alexander
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Tryvov
Faray
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Stenderson
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