Lewis Lauded for Efforts on New Deal Rally Remarks
At a Smithsburg rally Democrat speakers praised Cong. David J. Lewis for aligning with the New Deal and Roosevelt Administration. Maryland Attorney General Wr. Preston Lane defended counties during the banking crisis, noting Washington County faced no unique hardship and Maryland fared better than many states amid the depression.
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Congress
David J. Lewis
Roosevelt
Smithsburg
Lewis
Maryland
Preston Lane
Washington County
Weather Delays Honolulu Hopoff of Fliers
Sir Charles Kings ford-Smith and Captain P. G. Taylor faced a postponed takeoff from Honolulu as a South Pacific storm loomed. The Heady Southron Cross lay grounded at Wheeler field awaiting calmer conditions for the 2,400 mile flight to Oakland or Los Angeles. Weather pilots weighed head winds vs. an approaching front while Navy meteorologist Lt BE Stephens advised.
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Honolulu
Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith
P. G. Taylor
Australia
California
United States
Oakland
Los Angeles
Charles
Lurline
BE. W. Stephens
Navy
Fleet Air Base
Stephens
Sir Charles
Insulls Plan to Tell Their Story in Federal Court
CHICAGO Oct 39 The Insull Sr and Samuel Jr intend to testify in federal court to tell their story to the world Their attorney Floyd E B Thompson said they would not seek a directed verdict of acquittal as they face charges of mail fraud in connection with the Corporation Securities Company of Monteage and related sales The disclosure signals a public defense stance by the defendants and their plan to present their case in court
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Chicago
Insull, Sr
Samuel, Jr
Floyd EB. Thompson
Insulls
Corporation Securities Company of |Onteage
American Fliers Abandon Race in Calcutta
Calcutta India October 30 American entries John H Wright and John Polando abandoned the England to Melbourne air derby today due to a cracked cylinder that had kept them in Calcutta since Sunday They expect to sail soon for America and ship their plane home.
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Calcutta
India
John H. Wright
John Polando
England
Melbourne
America
Mummers Parade Planned by Alsatians with Fairies and Goblins
The Alsatian Club's 1934 Mummers Parade will be staged in the Public Square with 2500 grandstand seats, a crystal ball centerpiece, flags and spotlights. A concert in the square from 7 to 7:45 p.m. features a large orchestra, singing, and announced floats. Reservations for seats may be made before the parade. rain date is Thursday night.
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Tom Cross
Lewis Flays Patman Bonus Bill As Menace To Policies
Democratic candidate David J. Lewis attacked the Patman bill for immediate cash payout of the bonus calling fiat money a disaster. He warned 32.8 million life insurance policies and policyholders would face inflation and repudiation if enacted, citing Germany postwar inflation and opposing Mr. Zihlman’s support for immediate payment.
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Patman
David J. Lewis
Hagerstown
Lewis
Frederick N. Zihlman
Europe
United States
Germany
Five UCLA student leaders suspended for a year
Five students at the University of California Los Angeles received one year suspensions for allegedly trying to hand the university to an organized group of Communist students. The targets include student body president John Burnside and other campus leaders.
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Los Angeles
University of California At
H.C. Moore
John Burnside
Sidney Zsagri
Thomas Lambert
Mendel Lieberman
Lewis Delivers Two Campaign Speeches in Brunswick and Point of Rocks
Congressman David J. Lewis spoke at Democratic meetings in Brunswick and Point of Rocks with strong lines on major campaign issues. Secretary of State David J. Winebrenner introduced Lewis at Point of Rocks, while William J. Grove presided at Brunswick. Local Frederick county Democratic candidates attended and spoke.
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Brunswick
Point of Rocks
David J. Winebrenner
Lewis
William J. Grove
Frederick County
Mr. Lewis
Free Buck Kidnapper Petition Circulates in Massachusetts
Forty Cape Cod residents signed a petition to win Kenneth Buck, a 70 year old convicted kidnapper, a release from prison. Police Chief Emm is Wall, who Buck confessed to kidnapping Margaret McMath, disapproves. Buck has served two years of a 24 to 25 year term. Frances Burke Rodgers announced marriage to Heyward Spilman, a Warrenton Va. sportsman and social figure.
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Tiarwichport
Mass
Cape Cod
Kenneth Buck
Margaret
Pegsy} McMath
Emmius E. Wall
Buck
Sportsman
Pittsburgh
Frances Burke Rodgers
Washington
Heyward Spilman
Warrenton
Sound Waves Cause Breakage Inland In Cal Tech Probe
In Pasadena on October 30, Prof. B Gutenberg of the California Institute of Technology proposed a curved wave front explains why concussions from Navy big guns crack windows in Bakersfield 100 miles inland while coastal cities are unaffected. The doctor described a circular zone around the gunfire that can descend to damage level, causing Bakersfield to feel the effects during Southern California coastal target practice.
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Pasadena
Calif
Bakersfield
B. Gutenberg
California Institute of Technology
California
Hakersfield
Col Baughman May Resign As Motor Vehicles Chief
Baltimore Oct 30 The Evening Sun reports a rumor that Austin Baughman may resign as State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. Baughman said he has no idea of resigning and there is nothing to it. Gov Ritchie reportedly faces pressure from advisers amid questions over pay increases he distributed without authority.
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Det
Austin Baughman
Evening Sun
Albert C. Ritchie
Ritchie
Baughman
Campaign event canceled by former governor over threat
New York on October 30 reports that a security threat forced former Governor A. Smith to cancel a scheduled campaign appearance. The incident disrupted planned entertainment and drew attention to safety concerns in the political campaign.
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New York
Red FE. Smith
Santa Claus Goes Utility Toy Preview Opens
New York October 30. Santa Claus extends industrial revival to the children's room this Christmas. The Toy Association's preview of American made playthings features utility driven construction toys and miniatures of business and industrial tools. Streamlining and speed geared designs dominate. Velocipedes and scooters feature airplane knee pants. Association officials say advance orders forecast a 200,000,000 pack for Santa to distribute, a 10 percent retail sales rise over last year.
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New York
Santa Clause
The
Toy Association
Association
Santa
Movement by Chamber May Bear Fruit
The Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce and the Alexandria Chamber joined last spring to push a public works plan. Railway Age reports a request to allocate 1.4 billion dollars for eliminating 25,694 railway grade crossings in the Eastern states, creating over 9 million man months of work as part of winter relief. The move aims at boosting wages in hard hit areas with high unemployment.
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Hagerstown
Roosevelt
United States Conference of Mayors
Harold J. Ickes
Milton W. Harrison
The
Security Owners Association
Hunger strike ends at Texas capitol steps
A small group calling itself the starving hordes of Travis county abandoned their hunger strike at the Texas state capitol, leaving leader W. H. Roberts isolated. The fast began in protest of 1700 county relief cases being eliminated and cuts to state and federal relief programs, and was broken at midnight when coffee was purchased.
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Travis County
W. H. Roberts
Two Men Sentenced in City Court Fight Case
Frank Miller, 28, charged with hammering Ira Stouffer on Willow Lane with a tire iron, received a 30 day jail term before Justice Richard H. Sweeney. Thomas Tlacas, 24, rammed a glass case at Conner's Garage on McPherson Street and punched the owner at Gallo's, receiving 10 days.
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Frank Miller
Ira Stouffer
Willow
Ritchie Blames Underworld Behind Nice Bid for Governor
Baltimore, Md. Oct 30 Governor Albert C Ritchie charged the underworld is backing Republican Harry W Nice for governor and vowed to expose their influence He said gang leaders aim to revive open city graft and dual liquor licenses while urging votes against him He claimed the lawless element wants Nice governor and would bring breakdown of law and order if successful He supported repeal of Sunday baseball and movies but condemned unlawful conditions.
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Baltimore
Albert C. Ritchie
Harry W. Nice
Ritchie
Harry Nice
Democrats of Hancock Plan Mass Meeting
Democrats of Hancock announce a large rally with a torchlight parade to night at the New Theater on main street. Principal speaker will be Congressman David J. Lewis with Attorney General William Preston Lane and Attorneys Joseph D Mish and Martin V.B. Bostetter. Parade at 7 o'clock. no meeting tomorrow.
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Hancock
Committee On
David J. Lewis
Preston Lane
Joseph D Mish
Martin V.B. Bostetter
Three Appeals Filed To Date In Registration Dispute
Despite many cut-offs on revision day only three appeals have been filed by voters who say their names were unlawfully removed from county registration books. The hearings are expected before Judge Frank G. Wagaman in court Saturday morning.
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Frank G. Wagaman
Picketing Crowd Faced Police At Denver Relief Project
Shots were fired and police used riot sticks on a crowd of about 300 men protesting a federal work relief project in Denver on October 3. The incident occurred as workers attempted to picket, with tensions rising but no major injuries reported.
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Murray Humphreys
Chicago
Whiting
Ind
Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary
Associated Press
Denver
Crime fight urged in national capital after mass meeting
Washington October meeting at the Mayflower Hotel formed a permanent committee on criminal justice. United States attorney Leslie C. Garnett urged tougher parole and probation controls. Police questioned John Dunn alias Edward Johnson over the Wilson shooting tied to a Union Station mail robbery case.
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Washington
National Capital
Mayflower Hotel
Leslie C. Garnett
United States
Mafsa
District Bar Association
Allen B. Wilson
Mickey McDonald
John
Slim) Dunn
Edward Johnson
Wilson
Virginian Seen As Dark Horse
Washington reports stir at the capitol as Rep. Clifton A. Woodrum of Roanoke Virginia emerges as a potential dark horse for House speakership. Friends say he ranks among top prospects if the Democratic caucus faces a deadlock amid a widening race and tensions over economy and veterans legislation.
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Washington
Clifton A. Woodrum
Roanoke
Roosevelt
Board Adjourns Out Of Respect For Late Commissioner Beard
The Board of County Commissioners adjourned shortly after convening in a tribute to John B. Beard who died last night at his home in Williamsport. Officials visited the Beard family to offer condolences and resolutions on his death will be prepared at the afternoon meeting.
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Board of County Commissioners
John B. Beard
Williamsport
Beart
Hundreds Hunt Missing Pastor In Windsor Woods
Two hundred men searched Chester Road woods for Rev. Henry A. Harley an Anglican clergyman who vanished on a hunting trip after leaving his home yesterday morning. He was due to have supper with William Palmer deep in the woods.
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Windsor
Chester Road
Henry A. Harley
William Palmer
Fingerprint expert also is arrested
Crown Point Indiana October 30 1934 Deputy Attorney General Ray Ed ward Barce led three auto loads of state policemen to custody of jail warden Lewis Baker and fingerprint expert Ernest Blunk for questioning in Dillinger escape linked probe. Barce said others will be taken in. Blunk had prior indictment then acquittal. Dillinger fled Crown Point jail March 3 using a wooden gun and was killed in Chicago July 22 by federal officers.
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Ind
Lewis Baker
Ernest Blank
Ray Edward Barce
John Dillinger
Barce
Baker
Plunk
Dillinger
Crows Point
Chicago
Blunk
Lake County
Grand Jury
Maurice E. Crites
Ill
Edwin Sanger
Lillian Holley
Paul V. McNutt
McNutt
Foint
Baker and Blunk
Suction Pulls Pair to Death in Michigan Duck Hunt
Frankfort Michigan saw two duck hunters identified as Helmer Erickson and Gale Robinson found in Little Platte Lake after missing since Sunday. They reportedly stepped into knee deep mud near the shore and were pulled under by a strong suction, their bodies found standing upright in the mire with only heads visible.
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Frankfort
Mich
Little Platte Lake
Helmer Erickson
Gale Robinson
Erickson and
Robinson
Democrats decline to concede GOP victory in any district
Emil J. Hurja, assistant to Chairman Farley, said the Democratic National Committee was unwilling to concede Republican victory in any congressional district ahead of the general elections.
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Washington
Emil J. Hurja
Chateman Farley
Democratic National Committee
Aigeting
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