Townsendite methods studied at Los Angeles inquiry
Congressional subcommittee hearings in Los Angeles examined Townsend elder finances and the Townsend plan in detail. Witnesses described origins and motives of Townsend organizers, with claims the scheme profited insiders and promoters. The probe, paused for rest, may resume in Washington to finalize findings.
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Angeles
Congressional
Townsend
California
James R. Sullivan
Los Angeles
Sullivan
Ibera
Washington
George Highley
Francis E Townsend
O. Olte Moore
Denver
Puesday
Holdup Convict Bridgewater Sentenced to 25 Years
Everett Bridgewater, former Harry Pierpont gangster, convicted of the December 21, 1935 Ray Doll grocery hold up at Dublin, Ind, was sentenced in Indiana to 10 to 25 years in state prison. He must also serve 11 years remaining on his old charge. Two youngest join the industry group. Olymre Bradna and Ray McCarey noted in relation to Paramount productions.
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Holdup
Richmond
Ind
Everett Bridgewater
Harry Pierpont
Dublin
Indiana
Bridgewater
Grand jury named for May and June terms
Judge W W Macrory announced the ten jurors chosen to serve the district. The new grand jury will begin duties Monday with membership to be made public then. Jury commissioners A H Spencer lumberman F A Winerich automobile Grater and John J Grissom were the selectors.
City Pays $400 for Gravel Hauls
The city approved a $400 appropriation Thursday to pay Kelly Construction Co for hauling gravel to the sewage disposal plant. Commissioners accepted Rodgers and Stewart bid for hauling materials used in the Elmendorf Lake excavation.
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Kelly Construction Company
Rodgers and Stewart
Elmendorf
Speaker Bets on Adjournment Date Prediction
Washington April 30. Speaker predicted Congress would adjourn in early June and backed the forecast by betting a 25 cent cigar with Rep Snell of New York, the House Republican leader.
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Washington
Congress
Representative Snell
New York
House
Record Peace-Time Naval Appropriations Approved
Washington April 3 7 A record peace time naval appropriations unit providing 4 551 069 qi for sidings mora shins air fighters and men was approved by the house appropriations committee The bill would add 592 297 107 to navy funds for the 1937 fiscal year starting July 1 Providing 233 more airplanes and lifting enlisted strength to 100000 with 3000 to be added next year and marine corps to 17000 with 5600 to be taken in during the year
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Congress
Tee
Navy
Marine Corps
Child Dies After Trolley Accident In Ballas
An 18 month old boy, William Snow, was fatally injured when an outbound Waco interurban car struck him near the tracks in Ballas. Police say the child crawled onto the tracks and was hit as the streetcar moved through the area. Authorities opened a two fold investigation into the incident.
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Ballas
CINS
Tian William Snow
Waco
Pension Costs Largely Fed by Federal Aid in Texas
Austin April 30 The Texas old age assistance program will be paid mostly by the federal government. After the grant is set, the federal government adds 5 percent to cover administration. State costs mainly cover setup and running expenses until applications are processed. Director Orville S. Carpenter of the Texas old age assistance commission explained the arrangement.
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Austin
INS
Texas
Orville S. Carpenter
Carpenter
Mescal Smuggling Suspect Arraigned In Dallas Case
Lee Cay of 1824 West Commerce Street faced U S Commissioner Paul A Lockhard on charges of receiving concealing and aiding the transport of 18 parties of mescal smuggled from Mexico on March 10. Bond set at 1000. Arrest by Custom Inspectors A P Cummings J R Hunnlut and Deputy Sheriff Baxter Habler.
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Lee Cay
West
Commerce Street
U. S
Paul A. Lockhard
United States
Mexico
Coy
Custom
A.P. Cummings
J. R. Hunnlut
Baxter Habler
City allocates 575000 debt payment from general fund
The city commission on Thursday appropriated 75000 from the general fund to pay three notes of 25000 each on current indebtedness. Two notes are payable to Frost National Bank and one to Alamo National Bank.
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135 General Fund
Frost National Bank
Alamo National Bank
Johnstown Flood News Hero Dies in Poverty
George Henry Dickinson, 15, once a news journalist who wired an exclusive Johnstown flood story, died of poverty at Bellevue Hospital. Dickinson, formerly managing editor of the New York Telegram, was celebrated for his telegraphy skill in breaking the disaster news.
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New York
George Henry Dickinwn
News Jpapertsbu
Johnstown
Bellevue Hospital
New York Telegram
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Clare E Hottman
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Davi B. Moore
Traverse City
Townsend Club
Wallington
Olymre Bradna
Holly Rear
Alarnet
Ray McCarey
Nh Paramount
Wes
Georgia Farder
Chicago
City
the Light
All Drug & Dept. Stores
Eaeastauns Nox XZ
EMS
Cream
All Drug and Dept. Stores
U.S
Bond
Gertrude Michael
Herbert Marshall
Teramount
Dave Simpson
E. Houston ST. Fannin
Lombrano St
Pat Ls
Matagorda
Bath & Effie
Jersey
Craig
Granada
Avalde, Modern & Rooms
Goren Tig
Fyasch
Clear Toten
A.cooms
Bath
Gloss
Fraser
W. Mistletoe
Tovely
Adams
Gatare
Madison
S. E
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McEly
Wade Goulie
Slahie
Shing Polo Field
Willae Boas Southwell
Dial Fannin
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