Six British Citizens Arrested in Moscow Strain UK Soviet Ties
London reports a diplomatic rift possible after six British workers at Metropolitan-Vickers are arrested in Moscow. The British government protests lacking defense access and information, while an embargo on Russian goods and ambassador recall are anticipated amid new talks on a trade deal ending April 16.
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London
Great Britain
Russia
Moscow
Esmond Ovey
Metropolitan- Vickers Electrical Company
Manchester
Pravada
Riga
Latvia
Joseph Stalin
Third Internationale
Escape From Flaming Plane At Fort Worth
Two of three American Airways pilots burned in a flaming plane crash at Meacham Field. M. T. Salter in Dallas reported most seriously injured with burns to head neck and shoulders. Merle Brock and L. S. Turner of Dallas suffered lesser injuries and were treated or released. The mail plane burst into flames after takeoff from Amarillo for Dallas. sparks from the exhaust blamed. Turner steered the burning craft to a near perfect landing.
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Fort Worth
Tex
American Airways
Meacham Field
M. T. Salter
Dallas
Merle Brock
L. S. Turner
Turner
Amarillo
Brock
Salter
Denial by Film Actor as Alienation Case Is Filed
Douglas Fairbanks Jr. denies allegations of alienation of affections and false imprisonment amid two civil suits filed by Jorgen Dietz the chemical engineer seeking sixty thousand dollars. Dietz accuses Fairbanks and manager Michael Levee of coercion to silence claims and to restrain his liberty for four hours. The case ties to an earlier district attorney investigation prompted by Miss Doraine and Dietz in December.
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Los Angeles
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Jorgen Dietz
Dietz
Solveig Dietz
Fairbanks
Michael Levee Fairbanks
Levee
Lucy Doraine
Baron Fitts
Fitts
Fairbanks, Jr
Miss Doraine
Fishing Villages Besieged by Flu
A motor caravan led by Dr. Joseph A. O'Hara raced from New Orleans to Barataria Bay villages after reports of an intestinal influenza outbreak. More than 150 residents, mostly children, were ill with at least one death. Dr. Edward C. St. Louis had fought the illness alone before aid arrived, and the Barataria area remains isolated from the city.
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New Orleans
Joseph A. O'Hara
State Board of Health
Barataria Bay
Edward C. St. Louis
Barataria
Cotton Price Rise Lifts Dixie Wealth Mood
Atlanta dispatch notes a Cotton price surge boosts Dixie hopes of wealth. Cotton gains on the New Orleans exchange after banking normalcy returns, lifting farmers and brokers who anticipate spending on groceries clothes and farm needs as money flows through the economy.
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Atlanta
Dixie
New Orleans Exchange
Claus
Beer Bill Moves Toward Conference Amid Alcohol Content Split
Washington dispatches report the house rules committee approved a rule to send the beer bill to conference with the senate to resolve differences. Senator Harrison predicts the bill will be signed by Monday night for beer sales by April 4. House leaders plan to send the legislation to differences on 3.2 versus 3.05 percent alcohol content, with sponsors favoring 3.2.
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Harrison
Washington
House Rules Committee
Senate
Congress
Mississippi
House
Burns
Tennessee
Doughton
Ways and Means
Cullen
New York
McCormack
Massachusetts
LSU Freshman Coach Penn Dickson Dies in Texas
Penn Dickson, Louisiana State University freshman football coach and former Baylor star, died at his Decatur Texas home after months of illness. He joined LSU last September and led the 1932 freshman team to an undefeated untied season.
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Baton Rouge
Penn Dickson
Louisiana State University
Decatur
Tex
Dickson
Baylor Grid
Banks to reopen in Louisiana this Monday says Governor Allen
Governor O K Allen announced a definite plan to reopen state banks in Louisiana starting Monday with others to follow daily. He and State Bank Commissioner J S Brock continue to check conditions statewide though the exact number of banks opening Monday was not yet known. Federal reserve members were involved in the plan.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
O. K. Allen
J. S. Brock
Federal Reserve
State Bank Aid Bill Formulated in Washington
Chairman Steagall of the House Banking Committee said an amendment to the emergency banking measure to extend benefits to nonmember state banks will pass the House before adjournment Friday afternoon. He called a committee meeting and expected a favorable report promptly.
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Washington
Steagall
House Banking Committee
Federal Reserve System
House
Japanese Reports Describe Chinese Air Threat at Jehol Border
Japanese dispatches say Chinese planes inflicted heavy punishment in a sudden raid against Japanese positions at Hsinfengkow the key pass in the central wall area along the Jehol border. The attack signals heightened danger in the contested border sector.
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Tokyo
Hsinfengkow
Great Wall
Jehol
Monroe Eyes Legal Sale of Beer and Wine
Speculation rises as Congress resolves to legalize beer and wine under national law. Local businessmen in Monroe plan to install or lease saloon facilities while awaiting elimination of prohibitive statutes. Obstacles include federal reforms and Louisiana Hood law plus local option ordinances restricting saloon locations.
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Congress
Monroe
Louisiana
Hood
Parish
Senate vote hints at economy chaos and celebrity comebacks
Beverly Hills reports a tongue in cheek summary of a senate vote on economy with 13 senators claiming better leadership than the president. The riff touches on California racing bills, potential resurrections of beer wine Greta Garbo Sister Aimee and salary cuts for Senators and movie columnists, with Roosevelt as authority.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Senate
Huey Long
Champ Clark
California
Texas
Greta Garbo
Aimee
Roosevelt
Democrats Show Signs of Revolt in Upper House
President Roosevelt seeks swift emergency farm relief, but Senate resistance grows as Senators Russell and Long oppose rapid action. House maintains pressure for quick passage while processing the complex bill amid administration hopes for eventual approval.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
Senate
House
Agriculture Committee
Friends of the Administration
Russell
Georgia
Long
Louisiana
Deadline Near for Gold Hoarder Names to Be Sent
Washington reports that by Friday 3 PM those who withdrew large sums of gold before March 6 must return it or face listing as anti hoarding violators. Banks have redeposited about 327 million dollars this week. action against remaining hoarders undecided.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve System
Chiropractor Shoots Wife Then Kills Himself in Houston
In Houston on Thursday night Dr. J. E. Baier, 56, a chiropractor, shot his wife wounding her in both legs and then killed himself at his home. Mrs. Baier was treated. her condition described as not serious. She said he had been worried over finances. A coroner ruled death by his own act.
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Houston
Tex
J. E. Baier
Texas House OKs 1934 Referendum on Prohibition Repeal
The Texas house passed a bill to hold a 1934 general election referendum on ratifying repeal of the eighteenth amendment. The vote was 1120 to 5.
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Austin
Tex
Texas House of Representatives
Rambling Town Notes Include Navy, Prayers, and Two Bites
A nostalgic column recounts Monroe tales from a visit by Warren the Wizard Co to several schools including Barkdall Faulk March 24. It notes local figures like Terrell Gordon Kincaid in Navy training, Lillian Collins and Judge Garrett, C C Campbell and trained bird dogs, and a humorous cafe miscommunication about two bits versus two bites.
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Warren
The
Wizard Co
Monroe
Sherrouse
Barkdall Faulk School
Billye Humphreys
Terrell Gordon Kincaid
U. S. Navy
San Diego
Lillian Collins
Registrar of Voters
David I. Garrett
C. C. Campbell
Louisiana to reconvene for special session on beer repeal
Governor Allen plans a one hour special session in Baton Rouge to repeal the prohibition enforcement act. Legislators aim to adjourn and reconvene quickly to pass beer repeal and secure signature by Gov. Allen with beer legal by April 10. Meetings follow overnight deliberations in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Hood
Baton Rouge
National Congress
QO. K. Allen
Allen
Banking Nears Normality In National Crisis
New York reports about 85 percent of state banks and an estimated 75 percent of national banks operating fully as of Friday. Savings depositors may withdraw 250 dollars weekly, with higher amounts allowed in emergencies and checks available for large contracts. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York absorbed 20.5 million in gold and certificates on Thursday, bringing the total to 223.6 million since March 7.
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New York
New York State
Joseph A. Broderick
Savings
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Parade honors patron saint as 165th Irish regiment leads New York march
New York's St Patrick's parade drew about 25 000 marchers along Fifth Avenue with the 165th fighting Irish regiment at the head and many Irish clubs and county contingents including Monaghan Cork Clare Kerry Tipperary and others. Great Marshal Roderick J Kennedy 86 leads his 32nd parade as Alfred E Smith was to review with Mayor O'Brien as telegrams from ex governor arrive.
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New York
Cromm Cruaich
Mag Siecht
St. Patrick
Emerald Isle
Fifth Avenue
165Th
Fighting Irish
Order of Hibernians
Sarsfield, MacSwiney, Shandon
Manchester Martyrs Clubs
ISR
Robert Emmet
Napper-Tandy
Brian Boru
Innisfall
County Monaghan
Cork
Clare
Kerry
Tipperary
Roderick J. Kennedy
Kennedy
St. Patrick’s
Alfred E. Smith
John P. O’brien
Roddy
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