Public works bill nears consensus with industry controls
Washington discussions report virtual agreement on a public works program bill adding industry wide voluntary controls over production hours and wages. A government agency would approve standards and set aside anti-trust laws for certain combinations while a tax plan funds the $3.3 billion works program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wagner
Democrat
New York
Veraethan
Oor
New Yorker
White House
Dynamite Hole Opens Levee Then Rapid Repair
Sheriff Hamp Dogan of Tallahatchie County reported investigations into a planned dynamiting of the Grassy Lake levee in the Tallahatchie river system. A shipment of dynamite was said to be in the area and guardsmen rushed into the delta, with arrests expected as patrols maintained order along the levees. The Wasp Lake levee breach near here was quickly repaired and about 100 militiamen remained in the vicinity while rivers swelled.
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Wasp Lake
Charleston
Hamp Dogan
Tallahatohie
Tat County
Grassy Lake
Tallahatchie
Dogan
Purification and Health Claims Highlighted
A fragmented ad copy urges renewing health through system purification. It claims a physician would endorse cleansing routines, suggesting a twice weekly course as foundation for a perfect body. The text emphasizes personal purification as key to wellness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ctwice
Two Churches Plan Joint Mother's Day Services
The Cheniere and New Chappell Hill Baptist churches will unite for a joint morning service and again host a joint evening service at Cheniere. A mother’s day sermon is planned for the evening gathering.
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Cheniere
New Chappell Hill
Cheniere Baptist Church
New Chappell Hill Church
Cheniere Church
Bonus seekers grow at Washington amid Fort Hunt protests
About 150 protesters under Foulkrod camped near the House office building as 800 tents rose at Fort Hunt. President Roosevelt signaled reviews of veterans disability cuts, with the independent offices bill pursuing a $460 million reduction. District officials warned evacuations within 24 hours as thousands more veterans converge for a convention and potential demonstrations.
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Bonus Army
Fort Hunt
Foulkrod
Veterans National Liaison Commission
Congress
Roosevelt
White House
Louis Johnson
American Legion
Lewis Douglas
Veterans Administration
House
Albert Headley
Mike Thomas
Camden
New Jersey
Feason Committee
Crime Mystery Halts at Gotham Office Killing
Two men slain in a Gotham office setting two years ago baffle police. Moench, 65, was Ridley’s long time secretary and assistant. his body lay undiscovered for over an hour near the secretary’s desk. Ridley found the body when he tripped over the victim’s feet.
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Herman Moench
Monech
Ridley
Fanwood
N. J
Weinstein
Moench
Farm Relief Bill Expands Credit Under Inflation Provisions
Eugene R. Black, named to lead the reserve board, was designated to become governor of the board and to take office this day. The measure grants the president power to expand currency and inflate credit via the federal reserve system, with the agriculture secretary holding broad authority to raise commodity prices through marketing.
Swanson draws plan to cut Navy activities coast to coast
Swanson outlines a plan to scale back naval operations at multiple southern and coastal bases. Norfolk training stations will reduce activities and modify trade schools to meet present fleet needs. Louisiana base personnel will be reduced to bare maintenance levels after the transfer.
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Great Lakes
Illinois
Hilo
Hawaii
Parris Island
South Carolina
New Orleans
Louisiana
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
Newport
Rhode Island
Lakehurst
New Jersey
St. Thomas
Virgin Islands
Cayey
Puerto Rico
Port Au Prince
Haiti
la Palma
Panama
Puerto Obaldia
Naval Air Station
Norfolk
Naval Training Station
Naval Station
Louisiana City
Two Acquittals in Shreveport Shooting Case
Clyde and Max Cockerham were found not guilty of shooting to murder Joe Reno a Bossier parish resident on March 28 1932 in Shreveport Two bystanders were lightly wounded Reno identified as the gambling czar of Caddo parish and testified for the state but was absent at the verdict.
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Shreveport
Clyde
Max Cockerham
Joe Reno
Bossier Parish
Reno
Caddo Parish
Shoe production up in January from 1932 levels
Production of shoes in the United States in January rose 6 percent compared with January 1932, signaling a modest gain in footwear output amid ongoing industrial trends.
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United States
Eight Nations Propose Trade Truce at Conference
A proposed economic truce backed by eight nations aims to curb measures harming world trade during the conference. The plan urges abstention from new trade aggravations for the conference duration with a July 31 withdrawal option and a safeguard allowing exceptions if the world price level is too disturbed.
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London
United Press
Roosevelt not planning to attend London economic conference
At the White House on May 11 officials reiterated that President Roosevelt has no present plan to attend the London economic conference opening June 12. Preparations for fitting up the cruiser Indianapolis for a potential shakedown voyage from Eastport to Baltimore were described as routine. Some friends note he could still go if circumstances require, recalling his history of unusual decisions.
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Roosevelt
Washington
White House
Indianapolis
Eastport
Maine
Baltimore
London
America
Cortright
Arkansas
Barrett
F. O. B. Monroe
Home Drug Co. Liver and Gall Bladder Treatment Ad
An old advertisement from Minneapolis offers a recognized specialist's prescription for liver and gall bladder trouble. It touts 28 years of literature and treatment results, a money back guarantee, and urges readers to cut out the offer.
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Write Home Drug Co
No. Fourth St
Minneapolis
Minn
Tody.s
Roosevelt keeps London parley plans under wraps
The text notes President Roosevelt has not disclosed any definite plan to attend the London conference. He has repeatedly waved aside suggestions about his participation, doing so emphatically.
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Albany
Roosevelt
London
Japanese Planes Drop Handbills on Chinese City
A Japanese aircraft campaign dispersed handbills in Peiping and Tientsin, taunting Chinese soldiers and urging separation from Chiang Kai-Shek. Reports say bombs struck Shih-Hsia Chihsien and Miyun, while Chinese forces endured heavy casualties at Kupeikow before losing the city.
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Chiang Kai-Shek
Chiang
Peiping
Tientsin
North China International Treaty Zone
Shih-Hsia
Chihsien
Miyun
Kupeikow
Great Wall
Jeho
OSU Students Lead Reforestation Along Olentangy River
Professor E C Wiese and eight forestry students planted over 3000 cedar saplings on the Olentangy river dike protecting the stadium from floods. A further 4000 trees are planned for planting at the site.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State University
E. C. Wiesehuegal
Department of Forestry
University
Penetro Nose and Throat Drops Offer Quick Sinus Relief
Awful sinus pain results from mucous backing up in the sinuses. Penetra Nose and Throat Drops promote free drainage, loosen mucus, and shrink swollen tissue to clear the nasal tract. Available in 25¢ and 50¢ sizes with dropper.
Upward Trend in U S Business Across Mills and Wages
Nationwide business improves with mills running 24 hours for first time. Wages rise for 200 at Cresswell Shirts in New York and Connecticut. Butterfly Silk Mills in Sidney New York to reopen 24 hours next Monday to fill year’s orders. 60 recalled from idleness. Ashland Rolling Mill speeds up. old workers recalled. Mickinney Texas Textile adds 200 to payroll. Ian Broom Portland Oregon increases wages 5 percent.
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Cresswell Shirts, Inc
New York
Connecticut
Butterfly Silk
Sidney
N. Y
Ashland
Texas Textile
Mickinney
Texas
Ian Broom Company
Portland
Ore
Inheritance trap catches Amite man plotting escape
Ralph Carr 21, a sharecropper in Amite Louisiana, surrendered to Sheriff after a Yakima Washington inheritance story, used to lure him to court for a bank robbery sentence. Yakima deputies say the tale was broadcast to trap him.
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Amite
Ralph Carr
Yakima
Wash
Carr
Frank Edwards
Washington
W. C. Calhoun
Cordele Lumber Shipments Rise as British Demand Grows
Cordele Georgia May 11 The Cordele sash door and lumber company reports a substantial rise in business with several carloads of lumber leaving for Great Britain. Manager W R Turner notes demand and prices have advanced steadily over the past month.
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Cordele
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Lewis W. Douglas
Perkins
Dickinson
Tugwell
House Labor Committee
Senate
Representative Shannon
Missouri
Gotham Police
Wallace
Department of Agriculture
Woodin
Swanson
NAVY
U. S
Carters
Carter
Carters Attic
C.M. Ca
P. S
Gulf
Gulf Refining CO
Pittsburgh, PA
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