Tribute to Huey Long Dominates New Orleans Convention
Veterans of Foreign Wars opened their convention with eulogy, cheers, and weeping for Huey Long. Rev Gerald L K Smith praised Long as leader of share our wealth and vowed endorsements for Congress. Governor Sholtz urged constitutional preservation and attacked puppet administrations amid strong show of sentiment.
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Car collision solution in Na u gatuck man buys damaged car
John Poplis faced a curb collision in Na u gatuck Conn and chose the cheaper fix by purchasing the other vehicle. He struck Richard Kelly Jr.’s car and, after assessing the damage, the latter agreed to sell it to him.
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Weather Synopsis From Tennessee to Kentucky
Cloudy with slight changes across the region. Tennessee expects mostly cloudy skies with possible brief showers in the southeast and a warmer interior hint. Virginia trends toward fair in the north and cloudy in the south with slightly warmer interior temps tonight and Thursday. North Carolina shows tonight and Thursday light showers in the south and warmer conditions in the northwest. Kentucky remains generally fair tonight and Thursday with little temperature change. Readings taken at 6:00 p m show no rain yesterday and a note on past year readings for comparison.
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Plans TOLD in Memoirs from New York
Robert Lansing reveals in his memoirs that if Wilson had lost to Hughes in the 1916 election Wilson would resign immediately, with Hughes appointed secretary of state. Lansing says the plan also called for Wilson and Vice President Marsh to resign, placing the winner in office at once.
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PA voters reject constitutional convention in off-year primaries
Off-year results show Pennsylvania rejecting constitutional revision with 407435 For and 538625 Against after partial returns. New Mexico trails on exempting property taxes to 2500 with veterans’ exemption broader aim. New Jersey tax issue lingers as Spaulding Frazer notes assembly nominees align on repeal or modification. Tammany Hall leadership in New York City remains intact with Dooling’s district leaders, while Curry’s influence ends in the fifteenth district. Philadelphia’s unofficial returns crown City Controller S Davis Wilson by 2001.
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New WPA Project Approvals Target Postdeadline Ideas
Washington reports loopholes allow postdeadline WPA projects to be submitted for approval and substituted for earlier rushed items. State administrators may replace less desirable proposals with better works while using September 12 filings as the basis for allocations. Emergency drought relief would easily gain approval. final word from Hopkins pending.
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Six Point Forest Program Outlined By Roosevelt
President Roosevelt plans a six point forest conservation program to be sent to Congress. It calls for public land acquisition, productive forestry, job relief, a shelter belt spanning from Canada to Mexico, coordinated forest research, and joint state and private action. A forest credit bank with seed capital and federal bonds would aid refinancing forestry debt.
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Sex appeal blamed for Dillinger’s crime life says Dr Bracken
Chicago Sept 18 Dr L E Bracken of Columbus Ind told the American association of orificial surgeons that sex appeal drew women to Dillinger and spurred his bank raids and gunfire to “show off” before them. He urged treating criminals as sick people and starting crime prevention with proper parental care while noting Dillinger’s desire to be a aristocratic ladies man required money.
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Invited Death Comment Sparks Louisiana Debate
Dr. F E Townsend said Huey P Long invited violent death while pursuing a commendable aim. Townsend linked Long to the old age pea pide plan endorsed by the King fish, suggesting a controversial motive behind the slain senator's strategy.
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Inquest plans on Canadian testimony in Koenecke case
Toronto dispatch reports Etobicoke police refuse to summon U S witnesses for Thursday inquest into Brooklyn Dodger Len Koenecke’s death. Fliers William Mulquieney and Irwin Davis hold manslaughter charges for subduing Koenecke with a fire extinguisher after a mid air fight. Attorney Edward J Murphy seeks Casey Stengel testimony on Koenecke’s mental state but police decline subpoenas citing cross border issues.
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Slum Clearance Project Finishes in Atlanta Dormitory Run
The United States first federally financed slum clearance project ends with a brick and stone dormitory turned over to Georgia Tech President M L Brittain. D A Calhoun says the non profit operation will serve as a pattern for future housing. The three story dormitory houses 509 students with four baths per floor and five showers, part of a group replacing old shacks. The project began last February and includes separate groups for white and black residents.
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FDR Delays Coast Trip Amid Pacific Plans
President Roosevelt says work in Washington keeps him until late next week before a coast trip, planning minor stops at Boulder Canyon Dam and the California Pacific Exposition in San Diego. He may attend a Los Angeles luncheon and hopes to visit an untouched Pacific island. He met with Postmaster General Farley and Democratic publicity chief Michelson, calling the visit social.
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England Has Edge Over Italy At Sea
British naval strength tops Italy in Mediterranean reach with 18 modern battleships and 56 destroyers versus Italy’s 18 battleships and 55 destroyers. Italy leads in submarines with 48 to Britain’s 36, while total fighting ships favor Britain at 294 ships and 1,186,284 tons to Italy’s 188 ships and 998,564 tons. Jane’s Fighting Ships cites higher totals, noting many ships are older or under construction.
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Mooney presses fight for pardon in San Francisco
Thomas J. Mooney, the 1916 preparedness day bomber, began a new habeas corpus bid in San Francisco as the California Supreme Court reviews testimony in a referee hearing. He remains hopeful only for relief from the United States Supreme Court, after 19 years of a life sentence for a murder bombing that killed 10 and injured 40.
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Constitution Day Speeches Scan Readings by Prominent Men
Scanned excerpts from Constitution Day speeches feature Secretary of Commerce Roper defending amendment rights as democracy’s heartbeat and Hoover warning against centralization of power. Senator Thomas quips that campaigns on slogans hide real issues while Theodore Roosevelt cautions against liberties being stolen. Others urge upholding the Constitution, resisting dictatorship, and keeping politics out of constitutional matters.
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Oldest American School May Be Closed Over Funds
Mexico City reports the University of Mexico faces a funding crisis threatening its independence. The university council resigned rather than accept a government subsidy, while President Lazaro Cardenas offered about $840,000 if it halted instruction contrary to the state program. Studies paused, the main building held by radical students as its football team travels to Los Angeles with salaries paid by American oil firms.
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Hope is Held in Mediterranean War Preparations
International dispatches report the Air Ministry may announce Britain has concentrated air reinforcements in the Mediterranean with squadrons in Malta and Egypt. The Admiralty postponed autumn fleet maneuvers, keeping most ships in the Mediterranean as Italy builds up forces in Libya. In Geneva, the League of Nations plan for Ethiopia drew Italian rejection as unacceptable.
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