Four Power Peace Pact Revived Amid Proposals Change
In Rome on May 22 the Fascist Grand Council discussed salvaging the Four Power Peace Pact after a secret session with Mussolini. France England and Germany accepted the pact with two provisions altered, easing postwar treaty endorsement and armament guarantees. U.S. officials welcomed the revived pact and expected formal signing soon.
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Flaming Mountain in Colorado Sparks Forest Fire Dupe
Durango Colorado May 28 Carbon Mountain a pseudo volcano belches flames and gas at the peak igniting a forest and sending smoke over the countryside. Explosions and rumblings preceded fiery activity with avalanches of dirt and boulders rolling into the valley. A jockey Willie Saunders of Tanforan California capped his apprenticeship with four winners and a third in seven mounts.
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Cal Rider
Former Editor Convicted and Wife Acquitted in Oregon Murder Case
L. A. Banks age 62 former Orchardist publisher was convicted of second degree murder for the March 16 death of George Prescott Medford constable. His wife Edith Robertina Banks was acquitted after joint trial. Jury deliberated 22 hours. Conviction carries two life sentences. Defense plans an appeal. Prescott was shot as he served a warrant for Banks on ballot theft charges.
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Alaska dog musher reaches Spokane en route to Chicago fair
Clyde Sim Williams and his dogs arrived in Spokane on May 22 after a 2700 mile journey from Copper Center Alaska. He is in good condition and continuing toward the Chicago World's Fair.
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Four Nations Eye Austria's Political 60
Austria faces a pivotal political struggle with France Germany Italy and Czechoslovakia watching closely. The outcome may determine whether Austria becomes part of Hitlerite Germany a fascist ally or a neutral state friendly to France and allies. A Nazi government in Vienna would be seen as a practical step toward anschluss and unification with Germany.
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Italy
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Hungary
Russia
Roosevelt to Decide on Tariff Power at London Meet
President Roosevelt faces a choice on granting Congress full power to reduce tariffs via international accords at the London conference. Secretary Hull urges a thorough review of the international situation as two paths exist: seek preapproval now or negotiate treaties and present them to Congress later.
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Federal aid plan discussed for bankrupt states and towns
President Roosevelt met with Senator Couzens and Treasury officials to explore immediate action on bankrupt states and municipalities. Couzens said no new federal appropriation is needed but a uniform system would let states and cities settle debts with creditors through court action. Katherine Rawls led Fort Lauderdale high school girls to a late swimming championship victory.
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Nervous trading grips New York stocks May 22
Stocks closed irregular in a highly nervous session as gains and losses scattered across the board. Major names including United States Steel General Motors and International Harvester showed fractional moves while Dow components and oils struggled amid mixed signals from European peace efforts and domestic demand.
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Senator Borah Warns on World Issues and Disarmament
U S Senator William Borah told the Womens International League for Peace that the Versailles Treaty blocks disarmament and economic conferences. He warned debt relief alone cannot resolve global problems and urged a radical peace treaty adjustment.
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Diplomatic career of T. J. O'Brien ends with death
Thomas J. O'Brien aged 90, a former minister to Denmark and ambassador to Japan and Italy, died after a long illness in Grand Rapids. He helped shape the Tokyo immigration talks leading to the Gentlemen's Agreement and urged preparedness. A lawyer by training, he later served in Copenhagen, Tokyo, and Rome before retiring.
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Victor Eammanuel
English Bank Officials Confer Over Stabilization Efforts
In Washington on May 22, President Roosevelt and C. M. Sprague, Bank of East advisor, held a private White House meeting with Secretary Woodin. Observers link the visit to efforts to stabilize the pound and dollar and to address tariff and trade ahead of the London World monetary conference.
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London
Bonus Seekers To Join Forest Camps
Three fourths of the Bonus Army veterans at Fort Hunt Virginia have accepted Civilian Conservation Corps job offers and are preparing to train for forest work.
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Virginia
Civilian Conservation Corps
New Taxation Planned to Finance Public Works Bond Issue
Washington May 22 The House Ways and Means Committee adopts tax increases to fund a three billion dollar public works bond. Proposed measures raise income taxes from 4 to 6 percent on lower incomes and 8 to 10 percent above 4000 dollars, and add a three quarters of a cent gasoline levy. The plan aims to put thousands back to work as Congress debates the public works bill.
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Wage Increases Granted To Mill Workers And Training Course
Boston May 2 wage increases ranging from 12 to 15 percent were granted to 16 000 New England mill workers American Wooleners Company announced 12 percent for 8 400 workers the Arlington Mills of Lawrence gave a similar raise to 5 000 workers Other mills also raised wages A free course in training police dogs was offered to dog owners by the German Shepherd Dog Club of Kansas City.
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United States Abandons Isolation at Disarmament Talk
Ambassador Norman H. Davis told the Disarmament Conference that the United States will consult with others on aggressor identity and will not hinder collective peace efforts. He urged armament control, opposed treaty revision, and backed territorial status quo while endorsing President Roosevelt’s peace message.
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Morgan Is Summoned As Witness
J P Morgan, famed as the Gibraltar of American finance, will be called tomorrow before the Senate Banking Committee for a far reaching inquiry into his business affairs. Preparations for the testimony are described as the most elaborate since the Teapot Dome investigation.
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