Lindbergh kidnapping case opens new trial phase
Washington, May 13. Federal prosecutors liken the Means defense to Munchausen legends as the trial of Gaston Means on charges of aiding Evalyn Walsh McLean through a ransom hoax resumes Monday. Means may be called, with his attorney possibly deciding otherwise, as investigators scrutinize a Tuesday story and the involvement of Norman Whitaker and others in the alleged plot.
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Washington
Gaston RB
Means
Paron Munchausen
Evalyn Walsh McLean
Norman ‘T. Whitaker
Mo Ay the Post
Mia
McLean
Weather forecast fragments for Tennessee and Virginia
Fragmentary weather notes indicate cloudy and cooler conditions in Tennessee with possible showers and thunderstorms on Sunday. Virginia reports local thunder showers Sunday and cooler Sunday night into Monday with generally fair conditions thereafter.
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Tennessues
Virginia
Hurley Named Assistant Prohibition Director In New Role
Washington May 18 1930 appointment of Hurley of New Hampshire as assistant director of prohibition announced by Attorney General Comptings. First month under new director Dale shows arrests down from March to April across state and federal activities.
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Washington
Dohu
Hurley
New Hantpethey
Prohibition
Prohibition Uuyen
A. V
Dale Syintile
Vegime
Wallace Studies Cotton Problem in Washington
Washington on May 15 AP Seery Wallace Bronday works on plans to administer cotton provisions. A conference with industry representatives will form a foundation for a trade agreement addressing cotton expansion and pricing. An initial cotton commodity council will study processing taxes and price improvements before presenting a program to Wallace and President for approval.
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Washington
Seery Wallace Bronday
Lop
Hartom
Wallace
Charles
Brand
Wallac
Votton
Repyrase
Vrowers
Peek
White House
France in Fear over Hitler to Tell Reich to Rearm
France fears a Hitler challenge to rearm the German Reich as tensions rise over Versailles terms and possible sanctions. British and French officials warn against provocative moves while pledging to uphold the treaty if forced, with discussions centering on Germany’s alleged intransigence and the Geneva disarmament talks.
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Reich
Chanel
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Gagacion
Prayeu
Haghind
Henmnan
Lengie
Oustar 2
London
Paris
Treaty of Versailles
Jan Terps
Neihart
Rhineland
Josep Paul-Boncour
Britain
Versailles
Geneva
Roosevelt push for 800 million public works tax plan
A draft Roosevelt committee measure proposes a 1 percent "re-employment" tax on industry to fund a massive 800 million construction program. The plan leaves open bond or short term borrowing methods and seeks broad labor support while awaiting final congressional action.
Boy Hurt in Accident Is Tossed Into Sewer to Die
In High Point North Carolina a five year old boy, Robert Suchrest, was found dead in a sewer line after a deadly accident. Welch 15, a golf caddy, confessed to throwing the child into a manhole to hide after the boy was injured in a crash. A large search followed until the body was recovered near the sewer plant. Welch is in jail as investigators review the coroner’s findings.
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High Point
N. C
Robert Suchrest
Nord
Fit
Welch
Vane
Bobby
Weleh
Ernest Co. Davis
Tie
Fied 2
Davis
Curtiss Castevens
Tax Proposed Conferees Agree on Shoals Bill
A report states conferees have reached agreement on a tax and industrial bill affecting the Shoals project. The measure closes the emergency program and outlines funding and oversight provisions, with Senate and House negotiators poised to advance the package.
Roosevelt Drives Emergency Program Amid New Tax Plan
President Roosevelt centers on employment and economic relief as a sweeping emergency program nears completion. A 1 to 12 percent tax on all industry outputs was proposed to fund the war plan and underwrite public works, with banking reform and power projects advancing in Congress. The Tennessee Valley Authority bill granting government operation of the Shoals nitrate plant heads to the White House for signature, while debate grows over broader industry regulation and antitrust curbs.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Messure
Det Roosevelt
Finn Landers
Congress
London
Shoals
Tennessee Valley
Idie Musele Shoals
White House
Senate Banking Committee
Glass
Pornsia
Burns
Tennessee
House
Public Works Indagtria
Centre
Impo
Bonus Army split over shelter as conservatives move to Fort Hunt
In May 1932 reports describe 200 conservative Bonus Army members joining about 1,100 others at Fort Hunt Virginia after protests against “Communist” labels. White House aides review the camp while leaders like Virginia Tenckes secure registration relaxations. A portion stay in Washington while others march to Fort Hunt, with leaders Salam Salzman and Joseph Salzman among those leaving. A Q&A notes New York State Jewish population at 1,024,890 with 1,765,000 in New York City.
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Washington
APD
Thescanital
Pout Taunt
Gommin
Louis Howe
Stephen L
Roosevelt
Virginia Terickes
Indiana
Virginia
Emmanuel Levin
Harold Hickersom
Port Hunt
Joseph Salzman
Brooklyn
N. C
Fort Hunt
Renin
Polivs
City Park
Thei
Salzman
New York State
City
New York City
Favorable U S Business Trends Reported Across Regions
AP dispatch sketches a mixed yet upbeat industrial picture with steel ingot production capacity slated to rise next week in Youngstown and Gary. Auto output climbs to 51,671 units. Hudson Motors lifts weekly output to 2,000 cars. May payrolls grow at Wheeling Steel while Mohair Plush in Lowell expands. Packing plants raise wages at Swift Armour and Alabama Packing.
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Youngstown
Ohio
New York
Chicago
Cram
Hudson Motors
Akron
Bucker Manufacturers Association
Gary
Tnd
Wheeling
W. Va
Wheeling Steel Corporation
Lenwood
Northampton
Mass
College Weaver's, Inc
Lowell
Mess
Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company
Edwardsville
Tider Manufacturing Company
Leather Workers Union
American Hide and Leather Company
Fort Worth
Texas
Swift and Armour Packing
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Packing Company
Dairymen Strike Shuts Milk But Chicago Receives Flow
Chicago on May 13 reports a milk strike by Wisconsin and Illinois dairymen aimed at higher prices. Pickets blocked roads and spilled 500 gallons from a Racine county truck bound for Chicago while deputies escorted other milk deliveries. No violence occurred though trucks faced delays and intimidation attempts along several highways.
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Wisconsin
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National Farm Holiday Association
Racine
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Wis
Midwest
National Holiday Association
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Des Moines
John Bosch
Minnesota Farmers’ Holiday Association
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Tlineis
Reno
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