Bandit pair Clyde Barrow Bonnie Parker slain near Arcadia
Arcadia La May 24 The town recovers from the ambush killings of Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker. Authorities say the two were lured into a trap by a tipster and riddled with buckshot by six officers. Bodies shown in Dallas before burial. Public viewed the corpses as many traveled to Arcadia. The case involved Frank Hamer and a large manhunt. The report notes mixed reactions in the community and comments from Homer, the famous hunter of criminals.
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Morbid souvenir hunters swarm death car in Arcadia
Morbid crowds gathered around the slain Barrow P arker duo car in Arcadia on Wednesday seeking keepsakes. Authorities built a barbed wire barrier to protect the vehicle from looting as bullets and small mementos were dragged from the wreckage. The scene highlighted sensational interest in the tragedy and a rare frontier allure for collectors.
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Bolivians Claim Victory in Chaco War Fronts
The Bolivian war office reports Paraguayan forces in flight in the Canada and strongest sectors of the Gran Chaco since May 19. Bolivia claims 412 prisoners including officers and seized equipment such as 21 trucks loaded with rifles and ammunition.
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Militias Mobilized as Labor Disputes Roil Nation
National guard troops moved in at two sites as riots and clashes marked strikes. In Ohio, guardsmen protected the Electric Auto-Lite Toledo plant while Minnesota deployed three regiments to curb truck drivers protests. Police used tear gas as thousands surrounded a plant. 1500 workers were trapped overnight.
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Harmony move in lower house seeks no showdown resolution
In Baton Rouge Representative Ralph Hebert introduced a concurrent resolution calling on the House to declare no necessity for a showdown between administration and anti administration forces. The measure, read to laughter, lays over to Monday night for a vote and references anti administration talk of replacing Speaker Ellen Der with Perrault or other anti administrationists.
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George K. Perrault
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Washington Tribunal Rules Against Ford in Recovery Act Case
Justice Daniel W. O Donohue of the District of Columbia supreme court ruled that government agencies cannot be compelled to buy Ford products, stating that Henry Ford is thwarting the national recovery act. The decision was reported from Washington on May 24.
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Daniel W. O'Donohue
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Ill Adventurer Rushed Toward Canal Zone
William Albert Robinson, stricken with appendicitis in the Galapagos Islands, is alive and stable as naval surgeons await the Hale. The destroyer Hale plans to reach Tagus Cove tonight and transfer Robinson to the ship for possible surgical care after unloading fuel for return flights by two US planes and wife of the patient.
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Measure to end annual aid to New Orleans in highway plan
Louisiana legislature introduces proposed constitutional amendment to remove $700,000 annual payment from general highway fund to New Orleans and cut auto license fees to 7.50 with funds diverted to rural roads. The measure, backed by 41 House members, aims to fund farmers roads at 7,000,000 from unsold bonds and faces a November vote.
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Clever Ruse Of Woman Frustrates Abduction
In New Orleans the abduction of musician and salesman John Brent 33 was foiled by a woman’s quick manipulation. Six people including Mrs Jean English and Edward Generelly were jailed. Brent faces a separate jewel robbery charge. The case also names Miss Carmen Chase Edward Mayeur Emmett Calvert Roland Godchaux and Irene Whistler. Brent was beaten and forced to reveal where jewels were hidden before police were alerted.
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Edward Mayeur
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Ware
Louisiana House Battle Over Orleans Registrar Bill
Anti administration forces win a 73 to 14 party line vote to send the New Orleans Old Regulars bill to a committee. The measure would shift the Orleans parish registrar appointment from the governor to an elective office. Administration leaders urged a different committee path but agreed to a no record vote.
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Faint Naval Parley Talk Seen as Senate Debates Tariffs
In Washington on May 24 the first faint approach to the 1935 naval conference emerged as Japan seeks greater battle strength. The United States Great Britain and Japan are exchanging views though Congress focuses on tariff and deposit insurance legislation. The question is whether informal talks might precede the formal conference. Senate and House agendas show Democrats advancing postponement of permanent deposit insurance for a year.
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New Fortifications Urged By French Group
Paris May 24 The army committee of the French chamber of deputies urged fortifications along the Belgian frontier within 50 miles of the Saar region as part of a three billion franc arms program. A $9 million fortress line would run 15 miles from Longuyon to Margut starting in November opposite Virton. A national defense bill will be sent to the chamber as Saar tensions rise before the 1935 plebiscite. Longer military service won support from radical socialists but they will not back the program without Premier Doumergue delaying parliament dissolution.
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Noted American Envoy Succumbs in French Town
Brand Whitlock former United States ambassador to Belgium died in Cannes at 65 after a bladder operation and a second surgery. He had been ill for months and had just shown signs of recovery before his heart failed. Funeral services will be held at Holy Trinity church with burial in Cannes. The Belgian government may be represented.
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Alfonso XIII plans annulment from Queen Victoria
La Libertad reports from France that former King Alfonso XIII intends to seek an annulment from Queen Victoria and will ask the pope for permission soon. El Sol cites Paris dispatches that Alfonso's son Juan will announce his engagement to Princess Maria daughter of King Victor Emmanuel of Italy.
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Vatican Terms Report Ridiculous
Vatican officials dismissed a Spanish newspaper report as ridiculous claiming former King Alfonso and Queen consort had been involved in a controversial arrangement. The report prompted no official confirmation from Vatican authorities.
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President Signs Bill on Municipal Bankruptcy
President Roosevelt signed a municipal bankruptcy bill allowing cities to scale down debts. He also approved a measure liberalizing naturalization and citizenship laws, notably affecting women.
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Roosevelt
Raymond Smith Slashes Throat After Guilty Verdict
In Oak Grove Louisiana Raymond Smith 35 a defendant in a murder trial for the stabbing of Bill Waters was found guilty of murder along with Charley Layton and faced a death penalty. Ten minutes after the verdict Smith killed himself with a concealed razor in his jail cell. Johnny Layton was convicted without capital punishment.
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