Disputes flare as Europe fears Ethiopia Italy war risk
European diplomats fear the Italo Ethiopian border dispute may broaden. Haile Selassie appeals to the League while Britain and France seek arbitration. Rome warns against joint action with Addis Ababa. Geneva tensions rise as Ethiopia protests Italian preparations.
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Europe
Africa
Joseph Pilsudski
Poland
Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
League of Nations
Italy
Geneva
Britain
France
Rome
Giorgale D'Itelia
Addis Ababa
London
League of Nations Council
Haile Selaussie
LtAt
League Council
Paris
Italia
The
Times
Giornae
England
East Africa
Weather Outlook Across States Shows Cloudy Skies and Showers
The forecast notes Tennessee remains mostly cloudy with possible focal thundershowers tonight and Tuesday, bringing cooler conditions Tuesday. Virginia expects occasional showers tonight and Tuesday with a slight cool down Tuesday. Kentucky anticipates showers tonight and likely Tuesday morning.
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Tennessee
Virginia
Kentucky
Barbara Hutton to divorce Mdivani and wed Danish noble
Barbara Hutton Mdvani, heiress to the Woolworth fortune, won a divorce in Reno and plans to marry Count Kurt Haugwitz Reventlow. Officials indicated a wedding could occur soon, possibly the next day, as the princess left court through a rear route with her lawyers.
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Reno
Nevada
Barbara Hutton Mdvani
Woolworth
Mexis Mdivani
Kurt Haugwitz- Reventlow
Am Rane
Oeat
Washoe County
Baliff
Court House
George FB. Thatcher
Thatcher
Millard Tomkins, Jr
New York
Barbara Hutton Mdivani
Count Haugwits
Denmark
Prince Alexis Mdivani
Kena
Georgia voters await repeal referendum results
In Atlanta on May 13, supporters and opponents of repeal trade predictions as Georgia prepares for Wednesday’s vote. Prohibition groups forecast victory. repeal backers claim wins in many counties. The ballot tallies 382,650 qualified voters split among three measures on repeal, beer licenses, and the Georgia wine act.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Milton L. Fleetwood
Georgian Temperance League
Spence M. Grayson
Marvin Griffin
The
Georgia Association For Local Option
Balloc
Llot
PLAN COOPERATION WITH THE UTILITIES
Morris L. Cooke, acting director of the Rural Electrification Administration, said cooperation with private utilities would guide the new agency if rates are kept low. A Philadelphia engineer drafted by the president outlined four plans to electrify 4,000,000 farm homes without connections using generating plans. The aim is comprehensive electric service for dirt farmers, with local farmer groups surveying the first step. Four plans likely to be combined.
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Washington
Morris L. Cooke
New Rural Electrification Administration
Philadelphia
Wals Air
Cooke
Recommend Men to Voting Board in Knox County
A Knox county delegation urged the state election commission to appoint Max Friedman and R. E. Creekmore as Democratic county election commissioners. Friedman chairs the local board. Creekmore would succeed DeWitt Armstrong. Knox officials and the Democratic executive committee backed the pair as the organization’s almost unanimous choice for success.
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Nashville
Knox
State Election Commission
Max Friedman
R. E. Creekmore
Friedman
Creekmore
DeWitt Armstrong
John Britton
Knox County
Democratic Executive Committee
Dad J. Kelly
Knoxville
Harry
Hyman
Chain letters spread through churches pastors say
Kansas City May 13 AP The chain letter fever spreads in churches as pastors preach and cite Paul. Rev W H Allison of Argentine Baptist notes a 75 percent increase after sending a last week letter. He warns the Galatians epistle is behind the trend and laments missing reach. In Texarkana Rev Walter L Cannan outlines a six chain plan to boost church income.
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Kansas City
Uncle Sam
Apostle Paul
W. H. Allison
Kas
Texarkana
Tex
Walter L. Cannan
Hardy Memorial Methodist Church
Polish ruler Pilsudski dies. Eastern Europe peace in doubt
Marshal Joseph Pilsudski, 67, Poland's dictator, died after a three day illness. The leadership transition may shape Poland's stance on the France backed peace pact system and German rapprochement, affecting Poland's alignment with France and Russia or Germany.
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Warsaw
Joseph Pilsudski
Poland
Europe
France
Germany
Po Jland
Russia
Sudski
Precautions in The Philippines Ahead of Independence Vote
Philippine authorities report destruction of ballot boxes at Naga by Sakdal extremists as 1 700 000 voters prepare for a plebiscite on independence. Police arrest Sakdal leader Tionge and seize editor Tiongce as fears of violent interference rise. Guards with rifles are posted to keep the vote peaceful.
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E. E. Bomar
Associated Press
Manila
P. L
Naga
Carmarines Sur
Sakdal
Philippine Constabulary
United States
Celerino Tiongce
Sakdatista
Tiongce
Rizal
Sakdalistas
Joseph R. Hayden
Telegram Surge For Patman Cash Bonus Reaches White House
About 23 000 telegrams favoring the Patman cash bonus bill were on President Roosevelt's desk as he returned from a weekend fishing trip. White House aides expect a veto when the measure reaches him, likely tomorrow, with opponents arguing the veto could be sustained in the Senate. Stephen Early noted the telegrams and 2 000 to 3 000 letters on the topic, while Roosevelt did not discuss the issue with congressional leaders during his Blue Ridge weekend at the Woodman Rod and Gun Club.
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Washington
Patman
Roosevelt
White House
Congress
Capitol Hill
Senate
Stephen Early
Woodman Rod and Gun Club
Blue Ridge Mountains
Nama
Long Session Foreseen for Congressmen
Washington critics predict a lengthy session as Democrats face multiple potential delays. The House works on an appropriations bill while battles loom over Senator Longs push to probe Postmaster General Farley and Senator Norris attempts to empower the Tennessee Valley Authority amid a possible Republican filibuster.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Blue Ridge Mountains
House
Seaice
Post Office
Long
D-La
Post Office Committee
Farley
Senate
Norris
R-Neb
Tennessee Valley Authority
Plan Maneuvers for Naval Fleet at Pearl Harbor
A massive Pearl Harbor drill features 42 battleships at anchor as the fleet prepares a secret westward dash. In the same event two destroyers Lea and Sicard collide, killing Richard Hardwick and Lieut. Mathias B. Wyatt while plane crash claims another life. The Sea and Sicard were towed away. others press on with simulated submarine patrols amid a broad Pacific war games network.
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Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
Sheell
Hawaii
Richard Hardwick
Blissfield
Mich
Lea
Mathias B. Wyatt
San Diego
Saratoga
Sicard
Kaiwi
San Francisco
Submarine Division 12
Pacific
Aleutian Islands
Showdown in Senate over Farley probe to open today
Senator Long's push for a Senate inquiry into Postmaster General Farley intensifies as a vote on the investigation nears. Administration leaders predict a landslide against the measure while Long warns of consequences for the Democratic party and President Roosevelt amid charges of government contracts and PWA-connected firms.
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Washington
Senator Long
D-La
Farley
Senate
Long
Democratic Party
Knight
Nourmahal
Roosevelt
Woodmont Rod and Gun Club
Maryland-West Virginia
Senate Post Office Committee
Public Works Administration
Democratic National Committee
Low
Senate panel backs revised public utility holding bill
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee endorsed the amended plan to abolish and regulate public utility holding companies. Two members walked out in protest, while the panel initially approved 13 to 1, later 14 to 2 after late arrivals. Hastings and Dietrich left during the vote.
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Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Today
Hastings
Delaware
Dietrich
Inoais
Irotest
Hatty
Securities ‘Commission
Commission
Ecurities Commission
Aqtem
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Securities Commission
Senate
Dragnet Laid for Escaped Convicts in Kentucky
A central Kentucky dragnet searched for five convicts who escaped the state reformatory in Frankfort after seizing two submachine guns and other firearms. The fugitives, one described as a cellhouse clerk, include James Boyd Brown and Eller Robinson among others serving life terms or long sentences for murder and robbery. A blue sedan linked to the escape was abandoned near Spring Station, and an auto theft occurred as authorities tightened the hunt.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Adont
Newport
Fayette County
Wood Lake
Reformatory
Spring Station
James Boyd Brown
Frank McDaniel
Clay County
Eller Robinson
Laurel County
James C. Morris
Jefferson County
Edward Sons
Robert L. Horn
Morris
Horn
Curtis Stamper
Pioneers Start Work Erect Alaskan Wilderness Homes
Dozens of Minnesota settlers move to Palmer Alaska as part of a rural rehabilitation project with 500 CCC workers. They begin by clearing land, building log homes and roads, and planning a creamery warehouse and cannery. Each family receives a $3,000 credit loan and supplies through the colony commissary. Repayment starts in the fifth year.
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Wilbur Sanders
Associated Press
Palmer
Alaska
Sam
CCC
Don Irwin
Alaska Rural Rehabitation Project
Rural Rehabilitation Corporation
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Moscow
Barbara Hutton
Marshal Joseph Pilsudski
REA
Marshal Pilsudski
Maryna Chrzanowska
Philippines
Dem
Dieterich
Virgil Wells
Georgetown
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Federal Power Commission
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