Military Court Probes School Blast Near New London
The New London Texas military court investigates a school blast at London Consolidated School. Casualties include several dead and two missing as relief workers search remains. Dr. E P Schoch argues gas entered hollow tile walls via radiator vents, while other witnesses cite nitro glycerin from suspected pipes. Three unidentified bodies rest in a Henderson mortuary as finger print experts aid identification.
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New London
Tex
London Consolidated School
E. P. Schoch
University of Gas
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Z. E. Coombes
W. L.ompson
Jess Vaughn
Iich
Islay
Henrson
State Department of Ible
Ins
E. M. Roberts
Elec
Workers in Paper Mills Retain AFL Affiliation
The American Federation of Labor won approval to retain affiliation for 25,000 members of the International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers in a move to mend the rift with the CIO. Delegates supported AFL reorganization plans and called for a 15 cent wage hike, with skilled rates cited between 26 and 621/4 cents per hour.
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Chicago
Earhart Plane Crash Delays World Flight in New Albany
New Albany Indiana reports Amelia Earhart skidded on a wet runway while preparing for takeoff toward Howland Island. The left tire blew, wrecking the undercarriage as Earhart and her two companions escaped unharmed. Officials expect repairs and a possible return of the plane to the factory.
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Honolulu
Amelia Farhart
Howland Island
Miss Farhart
Oakland
Calif
Fred J. Noonan
He Manning
Miss Earhart
Manning
Noonan
Miss Kart
Lake Field
Milwaukee Man 76 Dies After Basement Fall
Constant J. Spire, 76, was killed early today when he fell down basement stairs at his Milwaukee home. Authorities reported the accident occurred shortly after dawn and is being investigated as a fatal household incident.
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Milwaukee
Constant J. Spire
Newton Packing plant siege ends as police evict sit–in
Detroit police in bulletproof vests broke a plate glass window to entering the Newton Packing Company plant. They herded about 100 strikers into patrol wagons and drove them to the county jail for Monday court appearances. Four nonstrikers found inside. Chief aim to jail 114 strikers named in attachment writs.
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Detroit
Newton Packing Company
Bernard McGrath
Fred Frahm
Allan Campbell
Nine Million Starving in Northern China Report
Peiping reports nine million people in a 33 000 square mile famine area in Henan province face extreme hunger. Chang, a Civil Engineer, described metal scavenging for carbonseed cake as food. The famine follows eight years of crop failures with relief the only hope amid widespread deprivation.
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Peiping
China
Henan Provinces
C. C. Chang
Chang
United Pres
Jilmie
Honan
Ennichfiana
Jay
Plans to Cut Auto License Fees Heard March 23
Proposals to reduce auto license fees will be discussed at public hearings March 23. Assemblyman Nicholas J. Bichler, Democrat from Belgium, will lead hearings conducted by the assembly committee on highways.
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Madison
Nicholas J. Bichler
Democrat
Belgium
Assembly
40 Dead, 33 Missing After Blast in Mine
Capetown officials report 40 killed and 33 missing after a gas explosion sparked a fire at the Simmer Jack mine in Termiston. Rescue workers transported the injured to the surface as crews battled the blaze.
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Capetown
U.P
Termiston
Court Program Foes See No Link to Sit-Down Strikes
Amid Madrid protests over a Mussolini telegram, government forces pressed a Guadalajara offensive with air strikes while insurgents faltered. In Washington, Brant and Burke urged court reform votes, and opponents argued Roosevelt judiciary actions have no link to sit-down strikes, naming John G. Lewis as the possible trigger.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Irvin Brant
St. Louis
Senate Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
United States
Burke
Nebraska
Tribunal of Justice
Amer
Brant
Judiciary Committee
John G. Lewis
Former Wisconsin educator is dead in Los Angeles
Los Angeles sheriff’s officers investigating a death at the home of George R. Kirkpatrick, 70, former University of Wisconsin faculty member and educator writer. Neighbors prompted the inquiry. Florence Kirkpatrick, an artist, was away in Palm Springs. A son, George P., of New York City, survives. They had lived there eight years.
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Los Angeles
George R. Kirkpatrick
University of Wisconsin
Kirkpatrick
Nowity Board of Education
University of
Florence Kirkpatrick
Palm Springs
George P
New York City
Looting of fur plant averted with two killed
A New York City fur plant looting attempt ended in two deaths and the thwarting of a $50,000 holdup. Police detectives pursued suspects, surrounding the plant as four additional men were captured while fleeing the scene. Names and ages of the deceased and arrestees were reported but details remain unclear amid the chaotic incident.
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New Yorks
Eionn Feetner
Physicians puzzled by sneezing case in Green Bay
Madison physicians at Wisconsin General Hospital studied Ruth Jaeger a 14 year old from Green Bay who has sneezed continually for four weeks. Reports say up to twenty sneezes a minute have caused weight loss though she often seems upset between fits. Ruth, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Jaeger, was seen here last night for diagnosis.
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Madison
U.P
Wisconsin General Hospital
Ruth Jaeger
Green Bay
Ruth
Joseph Jaeger
Court upholds social security act as tax in Alabama case
The Fifth Circuit, in a two to one decision led by Judge Samuel H. Sibley, ruled that unemployment compensation payments under the social security act are a tax and do not constitute private property taken for public use. Charles C. Steward Machine Co. appealed a $41.14 collection from 1936. the court affirmed, rejecting constitutional challenges under amendments.
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New Orleans
Fifth
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Northern District Court of Alabama
Samuel H. Sibley
Charles C. Steward Machine Company
Sibley
Inquest Ordered in Fatal Baraboo Crash
Burton M. Smith 45 of Wayzata Minnesota died in a head on collision on Highway 12 near Baraboo. Mrs Smith injured with shock and lacerations while partner Clifford Durais 30 from Durhuquila sustained a knee injury. An inquest was ordered.
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Baraboo
Wis
Burton M. Smith
Wayzata
Minn
Smith
Plarida
Poland Opens Fight to Suppress Reds
A dispatch reports Poland’s drive to suppress communists amid upheaval. The telegram from Warsaw notes authorities targeting the movement as tensions rise, with censorship and clashes suspected as security measures intensify.
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Poland
Weather outlook and observations from March 22 to 27
Northwestern and central regions: generally fair today with clouds east and snow flurries in extreme east. Tonight colder near La Crosse. Sunday mostly fair but continued cold. Milwaukee report shows 33 at 7:30am. Yesterday's highs/lows: Miami 78, Chicago 41, Duluth 18. Extended forecast calls for generally fair Monday, then possible precipitation Tuesday or Wednesday, with near or below normal temperatures. From Geckstaff Observatory, max 41, min 25, no precipitation, southeast wind, barometer 29.00.
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Associated Press
Witwangin
la Crosse
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Miami
Houston
Duluth
Helena
Chicago
Geckstaff Observatory
Chrysler strike leaders vow violence if troops used
Detroit reports Chrysler Corp eight plants held by sit-down strikers defy court orders. Keller calls the "lawless element" a threat to work and family income. Strikers warn troops would cause bloodshed. Labor Department talks with CIO and governor seek a peaceful settlement. Arrests ordered. 26,000 union supporters have shown support.
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Detroit
K. T. Keller
Chrysler Corporation
Chrysler
Keller
Frank Murphy
Federal Department of Labor
Edward F. McGrady
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
Washington
James F. Dewey
Department
Murphy
United Automobile Workers of America
Allan Campbell
Thomas C. Wilcox
Chief Executive Storm Bound At Farm In Georgia
President Roosevelt remained storm bound at Pine Mountain vacation spot near Warm Springs Georgia after heavy rains cut telephone lines. He had traveled from Callaway Gardens to Hamilton for a dinner but could not depart until late due to the weather. Secret service arranged radio contact while lines failed. White House aides would not confirm if the president heard James Roosevelts Athens speech on court enlargement. Locals who heard the broadcast initially mistook the president for the speaker.
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D. Harold Oliver
Warm Springs
Roosevelt
Pine Mountain
Blue Springs
Cason
Callaway
Lagrange
Hamilton
Here
Blue Springs Lodge
White House
James
Athens
Supreme Court
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