Cape Cod Abduction Search Probes Beaches and Clues
Massachusetts state troopers scour Cape Cod beaches and woods for 1 year old Margaret McMaths kidnapers. A torn envelope and footprints prompt authorities to expand searches along beaches while a father offers immunity for safe return. Coast guards patrol, while federal agents pursue a Detroit gang suspect seen nearby.
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Marwichport
Mass
Maya
Massachusetts
Cape Co
Margaret
McMath
Camp Long
Cape
Marchet
Chalhan
Cape Cod
Neadham
Brackton
Neil C. McMath
Surimens
Asea
Department of Justice
Leo Cellura
Detroit Purple Gang
Cellura
Saamare
McKee farewell fuels Smith candidacy talk in New York
Report suggests Joseph Vo McKee’s exit could boost Al Smith as Democratic leaders including Tammany figures weigh a Smith bid. Observers note Bronx Democratic boss Stephen J. Flynn might not back McKee against Smith, while McKee himself resigns from politics to avoid foes.
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New York
Joseph Vo McKee
Whiies
Sonith
Demauratis
Smith
Funs
Mek
Hyo
Title Guaranteer and ‘Trust Company
Tammany
Stephen J. Flynn
Bronx
O McKee
McKee
The
Britain Backs Tariff Truce After Washington Talks
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald told the House of Commons Britain would conditionally accept the tariff truce proposed by the United States. He outlined three points from his Washington trip with President Roosevelt: safeguards deemed reasonable by the U S and Britain, frank examination of war debts with no agreement reached, and shared views on disarmament.
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London
Ramsay MacDonald
Britain
United States
House of Commons
Washington
Roosevelt
Great Britain
House
George Peek Named Director of Farm Aid Plans
George Peek a longtime farm equipment maker and former Republican who backed Smith and Roosevelt was nearing selection as chief administrator of the farm aid measure. He would oversee calling commodity courts and implementing the program as Congress and the White House push to put the farm bill into operation amid broad discretion and complex amendments.
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Washington
George Beek Ot Moline
Congress
Feek
White House
Peek
Senate
House
Alfred E. Smith
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Conlidge
Hoover
Por
Wallace
Agriculture Department
Rosevelt
Nationwide farm marketing strike hangs in balance
A national farm holiday convention resumes with debate on a general strike planned for May 18. Townley of Minnesota urges considering labor needs and proposes an inflation plan backed by farm output value using one billion dollars in scrip. Minnesota members clash over the proposals as officers are elected.
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Pas Moines
APIJ
Midwest
A. ©. Townley
St. Paul
Minn
Arnold Gilberts
Wisconsin
Townlay
Townley
International Council of Defense
Minnesota
United States
Weather summary for Tennessee and Virginia region
Cloudy with little change in temperature in Tennessee tonight and Friday. Occasional rain and likely thunderstorms Friday across northern, central and southern areas. Virginia expect fair but cooler east, frost possible in extreme southwest tonight, increasing cloud cover Friday with possible afternoon rise in far southwest. Saturday brings rain. Prior readings show yesterday temperatures around 97 and no rain on the same date last year.
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Tennessee
Virginia
Industry action eyed in Roosevelt address to Chamber
May 4 AID SLATED FOR INDUSTRY TO BE BARED BY F DR WASHINGTON UPI Business leaders awaited President Roosevelts talk before the Chamber of Commerce of the United States for signals on government willingness to speed industry and cut unemployment. A Wagner chaired Senate group studies relaxing antitrust laws to permit trade associations to act under oversight to curb unfair practices and wage cutting. The president weighs authority to supervise such steps during the emergency and include it in a two billion dollar public works bill seen as pivotal to reducing idle labor. Continued on page six.
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Washington
UPI
Roosevelt
Mer
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Wagner
New York
Congress
Heaviy
John W. Ross
Government plans rapid action against hoarders of gold
Washington March 4 AP The Attorney General and Secretary Woodin outlined a plan to strike first at the most flagrant violators of the gold hoarding law. Treasury experts and DOJ agents will work in the field to prepare a test case aimed at forcing others to return gold to banks. The move follows Roosevelt’s proclamation and seeks a Supreme Court challenge if needed.
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Washington
Mar
Cummings
Woodin
Treasury
Department of Justice
Roosevelt
Borah
Idaho Ag
Justice Department
Supreme Court
Senate Prefers Own Valley Act 10 House Brand
Washington May 4 Senate and House leaders debated Muscle Shoals development. The Senate approved Norris measure by 63 to 20 for government operation of Muscle Shoals and TVA style power and flood control in the Tennessee river basin. Differences with the House bill focus on fertilizer production and power distribution.
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Washington
House
Tennessee Valley—Mosule Shoals
Senate
Norris
R-Neb
R-Neb.), Which Provides For Government Operation of Muscle Shoals
Shoals
Tennessee River Authority
Government
American Farm Bureau Federation
House Bi
Coolidge
Massachusetts
Gore
Oklahoma
Tydings
Maryland
Legion Chief Proposes Permanent Veterans Benefits Policy
INDIANAPOLIS May 4 AP Louvis Johnson head of the American Legion assailed the economy knife as applied to veterans benefits urging a four point permanent policy. He urged equal treatment for veterans widows and orphans permanent classification of benefits adequate provisions for all veterans with service connected disabilities and recognition that incapacitated veterans without means of support are wards of the federal government. Johnson said many economy act provisions had been disregarded and criticized Budget Director Lewis W Douglas for extending the law beyond humane bounds. He cited cuts in benefits for veterans with battle casualties and pressed Legion posts to stand by the president in economic rehabilitation to restore protection for disabled veterans. He warned the economy knife is too deep for silence. Trial date set in Tennessee for Jack Green charged with the slaying of Barney Graham.
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Indianapolis
Louvis Johnson
American Legion
Legion
Johnson
Lewis W. Douglas
Jupon Legion
New York
Jamestown
Tenn
Jack
Shorty) Green
Barney Graham
Wilder
Criminal Court
Green
Fentress Coal and Coke Company
Jung Pondering Roosevelt Aims On Trade Stabilization
Washington May 4 Guido Jung Italian envoy returns after two hour White House talk with President Roosevelt outlining Americas aims to cut trade barriers and stabilize currencies. He plans further discussion with Hull and experts from both nations. He noted Mussolini favors lowering barriers and Italy has maintained currency stability since 1927.
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Washington
Guido Jung
Roosevelt
Americas
Hull
White House
Jung
Italy
Mussolini
Ann Harding Survives Shark Attack Off Havana
Ann Harding clung to a capsized sailboat for three hours off the Jaimanitas yacht club as sharks killed an elderly Cuban sailor who died trying to reach shore. Also aboard were Alexander Kirkland and Marie Lombard's secretary. all survived, with shock and exposure.
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Havana
Cuba
Iay 4
Ann Harding
Miss Harding
Marie Lombard
Alexander Kirkland
Lapinay
Jaimanitas Yacht Club
Miss Lombard
Sal
Jaimanitas Club
Majin Alverez
Tuero
Juimanit
Leslie Waggett
George Andrews
Kirkland
Jaimanitastand
Shotel
Harry Bannister
Flaming hospital fire claims life during Sayre blaze
May 4 AP report from Sayre Pennsylvania describes a hospital fire at Robert Packer Hospital where a baby was born amid the flames and both mother and infant survived. An elderly man, Harvey Mayo, 87, died of shock after escaping, while 224 patients were evacuated including 27 infants. Dr John Gillan, an intern from Minneapolis, entered the smoke to rescue a male patient. Firefighters and a mechanic moved ethylene tanks from the operating room to avert an explosion. The blaze caused about 125000 dollars in damages. cause unknown.
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Sayre
Robert Packer Hospital
John Gillan
Minneapolis
Stewart
Harvey Mayo
George F. Carling
Dena
Roosevelt's Federal Coordinator Plan Sent to Congress
President Roosevelt sent an emergency transportation bill to Congress proposing a federal coordinator to guide railroads, repeal profit recapture provisions, and place railway holding companies under federal oversight. He urged rapid action at a special session, to maintain adequate service and prevent waste while planning a permanent national transportation policy.
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Ashington
Roosevelt
Congress
Capitol
Venate
House
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Pless
Interstate Commerce Con. Miggion
Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
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Harwichport
AL Smith
MacDonald
George Peek
Farm Aid
GS Lane
F. DR
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Uncle Sam
Bil
Uned
Federal Coordinator of Transportation
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