Survey Made of FDR Aides in Amarillo Election Tone
Amarillo editor Gene Howe reports a survey showing Franklin D Roosevelt with complete mastery of the nation. He contrasts this with James W Gerard’s list of 1930 power brokers and names Eleanor Roosevelt as a top adviser, plus cabinet members Hull Wallace Ickes and Perkins as influential. Howe likens Roosevelt’s control to Mussolini and Lenin while noting a sparse brain trust. Continued on pace six.
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Weather Theaters Showers and Cooler Air Move In
Tennessee towns report local thundershowers this afternoon or early tonight with cooler temperatures overnight and Wednesday expected to bring generally fair skies. Virginia notes thundershowers this afternoon or early tonight with cooler conditions, followed by fair and cooler weather Wednesday. Readings taken at 6 10 p m daily for the preceding 24 hours.
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Gammons Charged With Murder In Wagon Dynamite Incident
Newport May 22 AP Joe Gammons accused of dynamiting an automobile where his wife and two young children were hiding faces murder charges in one death and felonious assault with intent to kill in the other two cases. He was bound over to the grand jury with bond set at $8000.
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Joe Gammons
Gammons
Prand
Tennessee Democrats field crowded primary in Seventh District
In Tennessee a busy primary season looms with a full Democratic field in the Seventh District for the seat vacated by Gordon Browning. Candidates include Herron Pearson Neith Short Sam T. Parker and others from Jackson plus Challengers from various counties. Incumbents face opposition in several districts as figures like Walter Chandler and Tom Collies enter or threaten candidacies.
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Neith Short
Sam T. Parker
Jackson
Marshal Priest
Huntington
J. G. Rainey
Cottzne Grove
W. K. Brooks
Baths Springs
Invasion of the South by Yankees Seen by Edgerton
John E. Edgerton warned the South that wage differentials in various codes must be recognized or industrial workers from the North and East will invade the region. He urged understanding regional conditions, noting codes were hastily formed without study of life in the South and citing ignorance as a source of injustices. The piece references Senatorial cabinet ignorance about southern life and mentions 400 codes continued on page 2.
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Atlanta
John E. Edgerton
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Peace Effort Aims Amid Minneapolis Truckers Strike
In Minneapolis on May 22 the federal government sought peace in the week-old truck drivers strike that injured 37 and led to arrests. A regional labor advisory board convened with employers and strikers to secure a settlement as allied building trades walked out in sympathy. Congressman Shoe maker was released on bond after a disorderly conduct arrest amid rioting that left officers and strikers injured.
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Norris to Seek New Vote on Direct Election Amendment
Senator Norris leads a push in the senate for reconsideration of his direct election amendment to abolish the electoral college. The 42 to 24 defeat yesterday stood at two votes shy of two thirds as Norris and western independents join Democrats to press a new vote amid tariff and Roosevelt silver issues.
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Nathan Robertson
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Ball for Relief of Needful Women in New York
A group of prominent women plan a charity ball in New York City to aid destitute women and girls of the metropolis. The event aims to raise funds and support welfare efforts benefiting the vulnerable population in the city.
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Norman Thomas claims arrest violates free speech in Alabama
Norman Thomas, Socialist candidate for president, said his arrest in Taylorsville was a denial of free speech as officers detained him briefly amid tear gas. Ashville report notes his address during a campaign event before May 22. A second item: Major George L. Berry of the NRA discussed cooperation with the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association to establish a South newsprint industry, calling it a stabilizing move in industry rehabilitation.
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Jon Page
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Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
George L. Berry
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Electric Home Week sale under TVA plan reaches Tupelo
Tupelo Mississippi May 22 Electric Home and Farm Authority display showcases 60 plus ranges refrigerators and water heaters with TVA power rate backed financing. Dealers report strong interest as TVA rate and Ehfa terms drive inquiries and sales. First city served by TVA Muscle Shoals power to host Ehfa financed sales with yellow red TVA emblem. Upcoming territories include parts of Georgia Alabama Tennessee and northern Mississippi counties.
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Parting Shot at NRA Planned by Darrow's Board
Washington May 22 The Darrow review board, nearing extinction, prepared a concluding report aimed at the NRA as President Roosevelt weighs whether to accept it. Clarence Darrow and members disputed claims that the board had softened its finding that monopoly existed and small firms were oppressed. Johnson accused the board of misrepresenting facts while the dispute over NRA codes intensified.
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Sixty Police Subdue Two After West Side Siege
Chicago May 22 AP reports sixty policemen cornered two men inside a West Side flat after they fired at officers and held six squads at bay with shotguns. Harry Stroan 45 was hospitalized after a beating by officers. Anthony Mroack, an auto mechanic, and Rose Szczepanik 21 were taken to a station. a five year old girl Caroline was with Stroan’s companion during the standoff.
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Silver Policy Cited by FDR
Mrs. Martha Col lake Duff, 24, was killed within 100 yards of her home late last night near Athens Tennessee. A Black man was arrested on suspicion after witnesses reported a scuffle and blood stains were found on his clothing. Police continued to search for the assailant.
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Roosevelt backs silver for monetary stocks and bi metal standard
President Roosevelt urged Congress to declare a policy to raise silver to one fourth of monetary value while gold comprises three fourths, with mandatory purchases and a 50 to 70 percent tax on silver profits. He seeks authority to curb imports and surpluses, and to coordinate silver with foreign nations to form a bi metal standard.
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Roosevelt
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Riotous Students Seize University Buildings In Belgrade
Rioting students in Belgrade hold two university buildings and threaten to throw five professors from upper windows if police enter. They hold the dean of law, the dean of philosophy, and three others as hostages. Police surround the area as 600 students, including 60 cadets, occupy the campus and cut water supply. The protesters demand the education minister’s removal amid five day siege plans. Meanwhile in Nashville malaria control projects begin in 26 counties with 3,000 workers on site through next December.
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Catholic Priests Flee Mexican Edict Near Nogales
At Nogales Arizona May 22 priests fled Sonora under a governor Calles edict, claiming persecution. Officials said the move enforces 1917 constitution provisions requiring Mexican citizenship for ministers and state ownership of church property, while clergy blamed political interference and education plans.
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