Mussolini’s war plans and airfield talk across the globe
The article ponders Mussolini’s command style in a looming Abyssinian campaign as western observers debate swift gains, and warns about open live wires near airfields after a California crash. It also notes court cases of child violence, the open car danger to royalty, and San Francisco’s bridge project while England seeks peace amid Mediterranean tensions.
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Mussolini
San Francisco
California
Oakland
Bay
Golden Gate
Pacific Ocean
Strauss
Golden Gate Bridge
Ethiopian Concession to American Interests Sparks International Debate
Haile Selassie signed a long term charter transferring oil and mineral rights in over half of Ethiopia to the African Exploration and Development Corporation, a move seen as complicating tensions with Britain France and Italy. F. W. Rickett promoted the deal with Everett Colson witnessing, while Standard Oil denied involvement. Perspectives varied on its impact for Mussolini’s plans and potential U.S. entanglement.
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Abyssinia
State Department
Standard Oil
du Pont
Ethiopia
Uncle Sam
FPR
League of Nations Council
Haile Selassie
African Exploration and Development Corporation
F. W. Rickett
Everett Andrews Colson
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
Standard Oi
Delaware
United States Corporation Company of
New York
Great Britain
France
Italy
United States
England
Mussolini
Rickett
Rome
Washington
Addis Ababa
Tsana
Blue Nile
Sudan
Egypt
Premier Laval Ready To Jump Either Way
Pierre Laval, the French premier, travels to Geneva with full power to act in the Italo Ethiopian crisis. The cabinet authorized him to oppose Italy or persuade the council to call Mussolini’s invasion a colonial expedition. He aims to keep good relations with both Italy and Britain, even if a showdown forces him to choose.
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Pierre Laval
Geneva
League Council
Italy
Mussolini
Laval
Great Britain
Neutrality Act Signed By President Roosevelt
President Roosevelt signed the congressional resolution of neutrality, stating it expresses the people’s wish to avoid war while noting objections to its inflexible provisions. The measure urges an arms embargo on belligerents and creates a national munitions control board, with the embargo lasting until March 1, 1936.
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Roosevelt
United States
Huey Long Dictatorship to Face Congressional Probe
Congressional inquiry likely to target Huey Longs control in Louisiana with Representative William L Granfield named to head the investigation. The panel is expected to probe Longs influence over elections and the methods by which he built a regional dictatorship.
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Enator
Huey Long
Huey
Louisiana
William L. Granfield
Massachusetts
Long
Mrs Harold Ickes Killed In Automobile Accident
Anna Wilmarth Ickes wife of Interior Secretary Harold Ickes died when an auto overturned in a ditch at Velarde New Mexico. Driver Frank Allen died later while Genevieve Forbes Herrick and Ibrahim Seyfullah were seriously injured.
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Anna
Wilmarth Ickes
Interior
Harold Ickes
Velarde
N. M
Genevieve Forbes Herrick
Ibrahim Seyfullah
Washington
Frank Allen
Gallup
N M
Allen
Ickes
Southwest
Taos
Santa Fe
Chicago
Theneval
Winnetka
Cago
Roosevelt
Norris and Mullen Clash Over Nebraskan Power Schemes
Senator George Norris and Arthur F. Mullen, former Democratic national committeeman, dispute a $20,000,000 power project. Mullen represents two $7,000,000 plants approved by the PWA along the Loup and Platte rivers in Nebraska, amid water concerns and criticism over dual representation.
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George Norris
Nebraska
Arthur F. Munich
Mullen
White House
Hiot
Norris
PWA
Columbus
Neb
Omaha
Loupe River
Platte River
Sutherland
Lindbergh Baby Still Living Claim Stirs Court Action
Attorneys for Richard Bruno Hauptmann seek a new trial arguing the Lindbergh baby may still be alive. They claim the child, five years and six months old and said to resemble the original infant, is in custody with a Flushing family that adopted him from an orphanage.
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Ctorneys
Richard Bruno Hauptmann
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Flushing
L. I
Stock Raisers Urge Retention of Livestock Tariffs
More than 300 000 farmers and ranchmen of the National Live Stock Marketing association urged President Roosevelt to keep current tariffs and sanitary restrictions on animals meats lard and related products. The telegram signed by Charles A. Ewing president warned that any tariff concessions or embargo removals allowing diseased foreign livestock would cripple the industry and harm the recovery program.
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National Live Stock Marketing Association
Roosevelt
Charles A. Ewing
Co-Operative Association
Russia Warns Against Communist Activities Again
Washington analyzed Moscow’s reply denying responsibility for Communist actions and warning that Soviet tolerance of interferences could impair friendly relations. After four days the matter was dropped with a milder admonition.
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Ussia
America
Moscow
Washington
United States
Queen Astrid of Belgium Killed in Swiss Car Crash
The Belgian people mourn Queen Astrid who died when King Leopold's car swerved near Lucerne. Astrid died in her husband’s arms as the car hit a tree. Her body was taken to Brussels for funeral rites and interment at Laeken. Astrid, Swedish princess by birth, wed Leopold in 1926. three children were born.
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Astrid
Lucerne
Switzerland
Leopold
Brussels
St. Gudule
Laeken
Albert
Sweden
Brabant
Gloucester Duke Engaged to Lady Alice Montagu-Douglas-Smott
The engagement of the Duke of Gloucester, third son of King George III, to Lady Alice Montagu-Douglas-Smott is announced. He is 35, a royal family soldier. she is 33 with lineage from a natural son of Charles II. Wedding date not set.
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George
George of
Great Britain
Duke of Gloucester
Alice Montagu-Douglas-Smott
Alice
Charles II
Senate Rules Criticized After Long Filibuster
Washington digest analyzes Huey Long’s six hour filibuster blocking a 12 cent cotton loan rate and halted $100,000,000 in security measures. It argues rules of procedure and New Deal responses shaped the controversy and stalled administration bills until Congress reconvenes.
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Ana Ben U
Senate
Congress
Huey P., Long
Louisiana
Kingfish
Roosevelt
Ballyhoo
House of Representatives
Senator Long
Guffey
New Deal
Debate and debt mark era of delayed bills and bonds
The piece laments Senate delays hindering passage of major bills, notes the value of unlimited debate for wiser policy, then reports a failed $100 million Farm Mortgage bonds issue under Morgenthau, warns of rising debt and higher interest if spending continues, and cites Roosevelt era expenditures.
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United States
Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation
United States Treasury
Treasury
Morgenthau
Roosevelt
Western Newspaper Union
Hidden royal silver in Queluz palace chamber found
Workmen installing electric lights in the Queluz palace during the Peninsular War uncovered heirlooms hidden behind a wall panel in Queen Carlotta Joaquina's bedroom. The finds include a solid silver altar crucifix weighing over ten pounds and six silver candlesticks from the era of King John VI, 1706 to 1750.
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Carlotta Joaquina
Portugal
Tasbon
Queluz
Carlotta
John VI
Postum Free Week Offer Promised by Company
Readers are invited to send for a full week’s supply of Postum free as healthful beverage. The Postum Company conducts the offer through a simple written request, details printed elsewhere in this paper.
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Postum Company
Ady
U S Manufacturers Lead Through Machinery and Science
U. S. manufacturers use extensive machinery and scientific management to produce as much material as 14 leading countries with ten times as many people. This highlights American efficiency and industrial scale amid global competition.
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America
Happiness Brightens Suffering-V Veliling Quote
A terse line notes that happiness is the silver in the gray hair of Suffering-V. V. Ventris Field is referenced in a reflective quotation highlighting contrasts between joy and hardship.
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V. D. Ventris Field
Dr Hitchcock's All-Vegetable Laxative Powder Ad
Thousands rely on Dr Hitchcock's Laxative Powder to relieve biliousness headaches and upset stomach from constipation. The mild powder cleanses the bowels, removes waste, and prevents poisons from harming health. Available in a large yellow moisture proof tin box at all drug stores for 25 cents.
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Dr. Hitchcock
Keep Calm A Good Deal of Life Is Learning
A reflective line on maintaining steadiness as life presents lessons. It emphasizes restraint and steady progress through experience rather than external excitement. The idea centers on personal growth through composure and mindful action.
Milnesia Wafers Offer Quick Pleasant Elimination
Fragments promote Milnesia Wafers as a milk of magnesia tablet aid for fast easy bowels. Wafers are advertised as balancing acidity and reducing gas and headaches, with bottles at 85¢ and 60¢ or tins at 20c.
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