Senate approves Beer and Wine Bill for 3.2 percent content
Washington reports the Senate backed the Beer and Wine Bill to legalize beer with 3.2 percent alcohol following conference action. House adjourned delaying final action, while conference text retained identical 3.2 percent content for wine and fruit juice. If President Roosevelt signs, beer sales could begin April 5. Senator Borah’s underage sale ban was rejected.
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Hitler's Life Targeted in Planned Assassination
Munich police say an attack on Adolf Hitler was foiled by authorities. Three suspects two Russian Communists and one German were seen near Hitler’s home and later reportedly left grenades and ammunition at a Wagner monument before fleeing by car. Authorities warned any gunfire could trigger unparalleled chaos amid rising political tension.
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Marian Nixon Divorces Edward Millman Jr in Los Angeles
Marian Nixon, screen actress, obtained a divorce from Edward Millman Jr, son of a wealthy Chicago merchant, in Los Angeles on March 20. She accused him of abusive language toward her and said he once struck her. L Coleman returns from Sitka trip.
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First American Flag Flag-raising Recital Described in Alaska
Rev Kashevaroff, Alaska Museum curator, describes the historic flag raising in Sitka on October 18, 1867. Officials attend as the worn flag, over 64 years old, is presented to the museum. A second flag-raising near Haines is noted as part of the two unwritten histories.
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Former Mail Carrier Dies at Ranch Home in Ontario
Robert McArthur, a former mail carrier who served between Nome and Dawson, died at his ranch in Ontario. He was 69 years old.
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Mussolini peace plan advances across Europe
Rome reports a new Mussolini peace plan aims to cover the whole European continent and possibly the United States. Paris notes French leaders will seek changes to keep the scheme within the League of Nations framework and limit big powers' dictate, as Prime Minister MacDonald urges quick organized action and vigorous cooperation.
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Economy Bill Signed By F D Roosevelt In Washington
President Roosevelt signed the Economy Bill and aides work out new salary and veterans allowance schedules to take effect before April 1. Bill Karoff entered St Anns Hospital on Saturday seeking treatment for a cold.
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First Explorer to Climb Alaska Peak Passes Away
MOGDISHU Somalia March 3 The Duke of the Abruayi cousin of King Victor Ammarual is dead after an arteriosclerosis attack. Noted in science for North Polar and mountain exploration he also drew Americans with a recalled romance with Katherine Elkins. He climbed Mt St Elias at 24 and held high naval commands including Italy’s navy chief in World War I.
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College President Pastor Rated Good Businessmen
New York report argues college presidents and pastors make better business advisers than financiers. Marts, head of a firm advising philanthropic institutions, cites data showing churches and hospitals suffered far fewer losses than banks and businesses during the crisis, attributing this to conservative, pay‑as‑you‑go practices and salary sacrifices by philanthropic leaders.
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House Members Launch Budget Inquiry Today
Members of the House of Representatives opened an inquiry into the status of the official budget. They questioned why the document had not been transmitted and hurried printing, with a Ways and Means inquiry ordered to the Governor. The session saw bills advancing on elections, and a community property measure introduced by Rep Judson.
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Assassins Death Ends Chicago Mayor Case in Florida Chair
Raiford Florida March 20 Guiseppa Zangara the assassin died in the electric chair for the murder of Anton J Cermak mayor of Chicago He was executed at 915 am EST pronounced dead at 927 am Guards armed with machine guns patrolled rooftops as the switch was thrown Zangara said Dont hold me Im not afraid of chair He handed a note to Superintendent Chapman and said Be afraid of chair Goodybe adios to all the world Then he shouted Capitalists lousy bunch crooks and waited for the shocks
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Worst Flood in Years Strikes Ohio River Valley
A major flood this day sweeps the Ohio River Valley from Virginia to Indiana. Seven people are confirmed drowned as thousands of acres flood and towns along the river are evacuated. Weather Bureau predicts peak by Thursday as water continues to rise.
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