Three Spies Ring Busted by U S Agents in New York
Government agents and New York police broke up a spying ring selling military secrets to a European power. Three arrests included a former sergeant, an army private, and a German liner hairdresser who acted as liaison and paymaster. Evidence included code keys and money. one member reportedly sold a gold brick.
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New York
Johanna Hofmann
Dresden
Germany
Guenther Gustav Rumrich
United States Army
United States
Europa
Ring
Europe
Erich Glaser
Mitchel Field
Air Corps
Rumrich
Johanna Hofman
Army and Navy Journal
Atlantic Seaboard
Senate rebuffs executive reorganization bill with mixed coalition
President Roosevelts proposal to reorganize the executive branch faces strong cross party opposition. A bipartisan bloc led by Borah Vandenberg McNary Wheeler O Mahoney and Burke pushes an amendment to allow Congress to veto any reorganization within sixty days. Senators argue the measure dangers constitutional powers and hints at dictatorship. Byrnes opens debate in support of the bill.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Supreme Court
Borah
Idaho
Vandenberg
Michigan
McNary
Oregon
Wheeler
Montana
O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Burke
Nebraska
Congress
Byrnes
South Carolina
Supreme Court expands labor rulings limits employer rights
The Supreme Court handed down several decisions favoring organized labor restrictions on employers and nonunion employees. A majority upheld the power exercised, while a dissenting voice challenged the scope of the rulings.
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O Aganized
Supreme Court
Soviet Chiefs Face Death In Blood Purge Trials
The article reports that 21 prominent Soviet citizens face execution after a military tribunal. Accusations include conspiring with foreign powers, dismembering the USSR, plotting to kill Lenin, and involvement in the deaths of Sergei Kirov and Maxim Gorky. Lead figures cited are Alexei Rykov and Nikolai Bukharin.
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Soviet Russia
Stalin
Soviet Union
Lenin
Alexis Bykovin
Sergei Kiroff
Maxim Gorky
Alexis I. Rykov
Nikolai Bukharin
Izvestia
Austrian Chancellor Sends Army to Halt Nazi March in Graz
Chancellor Schuschnigg moves to curb illegal Nazi activity in Austria. He orders motorized units from Vienna to guard Graz and uses air reconnaissance as thousands of peasants plan to march on the government buildings. The rapid action prevents an uprising with no shots fired.
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Hancellor Schuschnigg
Hitler
Austria
Styria
Graz
Vienna
Senate votes for probe into Communist activity in merchant marine
Senator Copeland wins approval for a special Senate investigation of subversive Communist activity in the merchant marine to be carried out by a committee named by Vice President Garner. Harry Bridges arrives in Washington to resist deportation and seeks hearings on maritime labor relations and the Railway Labor Act extension before Senate commerce and labor panels.
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Senate
Reds
Copeland
New York
Garner
Harry Bridges
Washington
Bridges
Senate Committees On Commerce and Labor
National Mediation Board
Anglo Italian Plans Backed in Commons for Four Power Pact
In Parliament Neville Chamberlain moved toward a quick truce with Italy and a four power pact with Britain France Italy and Germany. He replaced Eden with Halifax and pressed a policy link to recognize Italy’s Ethiopia conquest and safeguard the Suez. Perth and Ciano discussed terms including naval parity in the Mediterranean and Italy withdrawing volunteers from Spain.
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House of Commons
Neville Chamberlain
Italy
Britain
France
Germany
Chamberlain
Collec-Teville
Anthony Eden
Lord Halifax
Labor Party
Earl of Perth
Rome
Ciano
London
Perth
Ethiopia
Mediterranean
Libya
Suez Canal
France warns Britain on four power pact as Czech defense rises
France signals alignment with Britain's stance on a four power pact only if Czechoslovakia and Austria are protected. Premier Chautemps notes possible arms buildup of 855.4 million dollars and plans to defend Czechs from Germany. Chamber supports government policy 439 to 2, aiming for peaceful settlements with Italy and Germany while opposing central European hegemony.
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Prrance
Britain
Delbos
Europe
Chautemps
Chamberlain
Czechoslovakia
Austria
Chamber of Deputies
Italy
Germany
France
Chamber
Isolationists Rally as Roosevelt Hull Internationalism Fades
American isolationists welcomed European shifts that undermine Roosevelt and Hull driven internationalism. Meanwhile backers of strong national defense cheered as the House Naval Affairs Committee nears report on a billion dollar navy construction bill.
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Roosevelt
Hull
United States
House Naval Affairs Committee
Pacific
May Cut Farm Subsidies Under New Crop Control Law
JPARMERS who harvest more than their allotted acreage of major crops face drastic deductions in their federal subsidy payments under the new farm program. The AAA announced regulations guiding benefits from the 500 million dollars Congress authorized for financing the program. Crops affected include cotton, corn, wheat, tobacco, rice, potatoes and others designated soil depleting. J B Hutson said the soil conservation subsidy aims to improve soil and maintain fertility while keeping production in line with crop needs.
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Jparmers
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Congress
J. B. Hutson
AAA
Dieterich Withdraws From Illinois Democratic Primary
Senator W H Dieterich of Illinois withdraws as a Democratic renomination candidate in the April 12 primaries saying he acts in party harmony. His exit clears the field for a split between Igoe of Chicago backed by the Kelly Nash machine and Congressman Scott Lucas backed by Governor Horner. Dieterich has supported the administration and may receive a federal post.
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Dieterich
W. H. Dieterich
Illinois
Igoe
Chicago
Scott Lucas
Kelly-Nash Machine
Horner
Should I Marry A Girl My Friends Dislike
Advice urges abandoning a rushed engagement based on a five year romance. The letter says the woman is willing to marry on a cold timer besides and the author wonders if this is right. The reply emphasizes choosing happiness with the loved one over peer approval and warns that prearranged separation plans undermine commitment and risk long term unhappiness.
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Miss Dene
When a Wife Leaves Over In-Law Tension
A wife explains leaving her husband to avoid his mother who dominates their living situation. The advisor cautions against rushing to blame, suggests discussing feelings, and notes a husband may stay loyal to family duties. The piece concludes with reassurance that reconciliation may follow if right is on her side.
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Doris Dene
S. T
Darling
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Spring slipcovers to refresh rooms with style
Ruth Wyeth Spears explains easy sewing methods for freshening home decor. The article highlights a navy blue and cream corded couch cover, cushion matching, and simple tools for upholstering and curtains. Readers can order her SEWING for the Home Decorator at 210 So Desplaines St Chicago Illinois for 25 cents postpaid.
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Spears
Pineapple Cream for Plain Cake Recipe
A simple Pineapple Cream tops various cakes. Drain pineapple juice, whip cream stiff, fold in pineapple and marmalade or jelly, then serve over cake slices. Variations in jam alter flavor. suitable for family meals or bridge parties. Marjorie H. Black.
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Mixx
Marjorie H. Black
Modern Methuselahs and Longevity Records
A commentator notes that life insurance company records, not public data, show that about 30 in a million reach 100 years and none in 150 year policies has lived past 106. The piece argues old age records rely on incomplete verbal claims rather than solid evidence.
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United States
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