Probe sought into Black Legion with links to Black Shirts
Detroit and Washington reports show prosecutors delaying a murder case against 32 Black Legion members awaiting more arrests. Congressional resolution introduced by Dickstein seeks to determine ties to Black Shirts and international connections, citing past un American activity hearings and a threatening letter claim from Rep Hoffman.
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Milwaukee man dies after 30 foot fall on highway bridge
Sylvester Butler 38 of Milwaukee died at Theaa Clark hospital after falling 30 feet from an overhead crossing on Highway 125 near Neenah. He had been employed by Lakeside Construction catching rivets. four other workers did not see the fall. Butler, born Feb 15 1899 in Arnold Wis, was to marry Gertrude Ebling June 20. Surviving relatives include his mother, two sisters, three brothers and a Milwaukee man, with services planned in Holcomb Wis pending brother’s details from Oregon.
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Police Squad Captures Crouch In Slaying Case
Harlan Crouch, alleged slayer of federal revenue agent John R. Foster, was arrested in Indianapolis after police found him asleep in a rooming house. He admitted firing three shots during the chase near Hammond, Ind. James Jacobs, linked to the car, was captured later in Chicago Heights and held in Laporte awaiting grand jury action. Continued on Pace 14, Column 3.
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County Democrats to Pick Delegates for State Convention
County Democrats will meet Friday evening at 4:15 in the Dutch Room of Hotel Rawlf to select 24 delegates to the State Democratic convention on June 13 in Milwaukee. A general discussion on the party slate and state office candidates will follow.
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Strikes Spread to Many Areas
Fifteen states faced growing labor unrest as strikes expanded coast to coast. By AP, unions claimed 30 000 to 45 000 workers out or called. employers disputed. New York police moved to stop six striking seamen from picketing Mayor LaGuardia's home amid anti noise arrests after dispersing a pier picket on the Northern Pacific line.
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Townsend contempt citation urged in House probe
Washington report says a House investigative committee voted six to two to cite Dr. F E Townsend and two aides for contempt and to refer the matter to the U S district attorney. Rev Clinton Wunder and J B Kiefer were named with Townsend for failing to appear. Dist Atty Garnett noted proceedings unlikely this term.
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New York
J. B. Kiefer
Chicago
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Leslie C. Garnett
Garnett
Olan
California
Collins
Socialists Favor Merger of Party But No in 1936
A confused report notes Socialist Party support for a federated farmer labor party, but rejects a 1936 national merger. The item mixes Baltic liner Batory ceremonies in New York harbor with political resolutions, naming figures and dates amid garbled text.
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T J O Malley Dies Suddenly At Hot Springs
Wisconsin lieutenant governor Thomas J O Malley dies at Hot Springs Ark from a heart attack after arriving Friday for rest with his wife and sister at his bedside his son Congressman Thomas OMalley notified and en route from Washington for funeral arrangements.
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Chicago
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President proposes temporary coal stabilization measure
Washington reports John L. Lewis, head of the United Mine Workers, announcing after a White House conference with President Roosevelt that a temporary coal stabilization bill might run to July 1, 1938. The plan would replace the Guffey contract, with a measure already in Congress proposing price controls and lower provisions of the revoked act, pending a permanent solution.
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Appropriation for Reliefs Approved by Senate Committee
The Senate appropriations committee approved a relief appropriation of 1.425 billion dollars to be given to President Roosevelt, with authority for the PWA to use 200 million more for heavy construction. The panel backed 364 million for deficient HP Property if needed, and set the stage for a Senate debate. Debate centered on discretion over spending and the reshaping of funds for resettlement and relief programs, with allocations to towns and farmers but none for land purchase.
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Borah Opposes Gold Plank Platform in New York Move
Idaho Senator Borah, a presidential candidate, opposes the platform proposed by New York Republican groups. He argues against the Gold Plank stance as the campaign moves forward in Washington.
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New York
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Coughlin Signals Conditional GOP Support
Rev. Charles J. Coughlin of the National Union for Social Justice telegrams The New York Sun that he would support the Republican presidential candidate if the party renovates itself and presents an honest standard bearer in whom he can place full trust.
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National Union For Social Justice
New York Sun
Republicans Split Over Return to Gold Standard
Today scholars discuss the party plank urging a sound currency convertible to gold but with a rate set by Congress. Borah calls it impractical under current conditions and worries Britain’s money moves. The proposal comes from several New York Republican groups and clubs.
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Mighty liner leaves today for New York
Elmer W. Peterson of Southampton reports the SS Queen Mary, Britain’s master liner, sailed at 4:24 p.m. today bound for New York. The scene along the Solent drew more than 590,000 spectators as crowds cheered, boats buzzed, and factory sirens joined in the farewell.
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Rebels Fight Proposition On Flat Corporate Tax Plan
Washington Democratic tax rebels resisted administration pressure to adopt Gov. Marrinee S. Eccles on a flat 15 percent corporate tax and surtaxes on withholdings. They oppose the compromise tax program the Senate finance committee nearly agreed to, arguing it fails to meet Roosevelt’s revenue needs by about $500 million. A bitter floor fight and possible adjournment delay loom if the House plan shifts.
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Trade Commission seeks authority to administer codes
Wisconsin trade practice commission petitions the state supreme court for a declaratory ruling on power to assess and collect fees for administering individual codes under the recovery law. The petition, signed by Fred A. Wylie and Alty. C. Crownhart Jr., seeks early court action with a decision before summer vacation.
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State Trade Practice Commission
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Trade Practice Commission
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