Fresh clew gives Lindbergh hopes in case
Philadelphia reports a public safety official stating an unidentified woman is under surveillance regarding statements about the Lindbergh kidnapping but no belief that Norfolk intermediaries are directing talks. In Virginia, three intermediaries claim contact with the abductors and Rear Admiral Burage supports the abductor theory.
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Philadelphia
Kern Dodge
Director of
Public Safety
Lindbergh
Norfolk
Walter C. Maneoeck
Col
Charles A. Jandbergh
Hancock
Dodge
Aindbergh
Guy H. Burrage
Capital Police Break Up Communist Parade in Washington
About two hundred Communists formed a protest march toward the Japanese embassy, clashing with roughly one hundred police. Twenty-one demonstrators were injured, and several were dragged away by patrol wagons and police. The night before, they had sought a parade permit near the embassy on Massachusetts Avenue but was denied due to a congested district designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Manchuria
Masaachusetta Avenue
Senate Rejects Hoover Pick Charles A. Jonas
The Senate for the first time this session turned down a Hoover appointee Charles A. Jonas of North Carolina, a federal attorney for the Western District of his state. After criticism directed at the Nye committee and waning support from administration allies, no record vote was taken as the Judiciary Committee recommended against him.
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Hoover
Senate Washington
Senate
Charlea A. Jonan
North Carolina
Jonaa ‘Toat
Judiciary Committee
Agiinat
We Nye
Campalan
Funda. Laveetiguilng Committee
Soviet Journals Foresee U S Japan War Over Pacific Power
Moscow reports in Red Star that a U S Japan war would spring from the Manchurian conflict. The Soviet publication notes rivalry for Pacific dominance and suggests the United States would pursue war plans, indicating a potential military clash between the two powers.
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Moscow
United Stats
Japan
China
Red Star
America
Pacific
United States
Inventia
L. M. Shaw Prominent National Figure Dies
Leatie McShaw eighty four year old former secretary of the treasury under Roosevelt dies in Washington after a long illness from pneumonia contracted on a business trip to New York. Survived by daughter Mrs Joka McNevilta and son Ray Shaw.
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L. M. Shaw
Washington
Leatie McShaw
Balance Budget Rally by Midwest Business Leaders
Chicago leaders spearheaded a protest against overtaxation and federal waste. Fifty city representatives from seventeen states urged Congress to adopt a balanced budget and avoid actions jeopardizing government credit. Fred W. Sargent, Northwestern Railway president, gave the keynote address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Middle West
Congress
Fred W. Sargent
North Western Railway
National Live Stock Council Formed In Chicago
Representatives from meat producers packers and retailers and the Federal Farm Board formed the National Live Stock Council of One Hundred in Chicago to coordinate industry efforts. George C. Seaman of Taylorville New Jersey was elected president Ed Wentworth of the Armour Live Stock Bureau was named vice president and F G Ket her of Columbus Ohio was elected secretary treasurer. Standing committees were appointed to study industry problems and report at the next general meeting October 1.
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National Council Chicago
Federal Farm Board
National Live Stock Council of One Hundred
George C. Seaman
Taylorville
Ed .N. Wentworth
Armour Live Stee
F. G. Kether
Columbus
Ohio
Bandits Lift 175000 From Minneapolis Bank
Bandits raided the Northwestern National Bank North American branch in Minneapolis and escaped with cash and securities over 175000. A hat lost by a bandit identified the culprit as Al Raskin of Joliet, Illinois, aiding police in the investigation. The robbery was described as highly daring and meticulously planned.
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Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minn
Dancite
Northwestern National Bank
al Raskin
Joliet
Haberdasher
Income Tax Receipts Show Large Decrease
Washington reports a sharp drop in tax receipts with $323,964,338 for the period versus $1,400,414,83 last year. For the fiscal year up to March 24 total collections reached $840,965,400 compared with the prior period's $1,400,414,83.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cannes
Ec Ee
Prices at Farmers Level Hit New Low in February 15
The U S Department report shows the general price index at 60 percent of prewar, with eggs chickens butter hogs cattle and potatoes driving the decline while cotton wool sheep and lambs partly offset. Corn prices fell slightly amid higher receipts and weak demand though regional feeding needs rose with March cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Bulletin
United States
Lower Gravel Rates In Effect For Lincoln Nebraska
Emergency gravel freight rates will be ordered into effect soon after minor adjustments by three railroads and other Nebraska lines. C A Randall, chairman of the state railway commission, said the reductions aim to save the state between 150000 and 200000 dollars on highway work this year. Absorption of switching privileges will not be included in the new rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Randall
State Railway Commission
Nebraska
Randall
Nebraska Receives Crack Wheat for Relief Effort
The American Red Cross ordered 45,480,000 pounds of live stock feed for stricken South Dakota and Nebraska with distribution overseen by William Baxter Jr. Requests from counties pour in and preparations aim to ship quickly. Government wheat totaling 46,000,000 bushels is also allocated for flour and livestock feed.
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Nebraska
Chicago
American Red Cross
South Dakota
William Baxter, Jr
Red Cross
O'Connell Comments On Keen Willow Creek Moot
O'Connell said the moot at Willow Creek drew keen attention from local observers and stakeholders, reflecting ongoing community interest in the issue.
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O'Connell
Willow Creek
March Weather and Economic Notes From 1913 Era
Federal statistics show food costs 6.3 percent above 1913 average. Omaha marks the warmest March 29 since 1895 with a 75 degree high and strong winds. The Federal Reserve Bank in Kansas City reports Nebraska citizens cashed $182000 in federal bonds to curb money hoarding. Nine western states including Iowa South Dakota Nebraska received $2636172 in livestock feed loans, mostly due in September.
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Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics
Omaha
Federal Reserve Bank
Kansas City
Nebraska
Iowa
South Dakota
Department of Agriculture
Fre mont Considers 90000 Dollar City Hall Bond
A heated debate surrounds a proposed 90000 dollar bond for a new Fre mont city hall. Veterans of Foreign Wars approved the project at a meeting, while the chamber of commerce omits endorsement and prepares a pamphlet outlining all aspects of the expenditure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Chamber of Commerce
Madison to Begin 20000-Bushel Elevator Project
Work will start at Madison on a new 20,000 bushel elevator to be built by the Farmers Elevator Company. The structure is estimated to cost 7000 dollars and will replace the old elevator in service for 48 years. Nick Schmidt has managed the Farmers Elevator Co. at Madison for 14 years. Frank Upton is president of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Farmers Elevator Company
Nick Schmidt
Farmers Elevator Go
Frank Upton
Farmers to swap eggs for Chadron papers in two drives
Chadron Chronicle and Chadron Journal editors offer eggs in exchange for newspaper subscriptions on April 2 and 9. Farmers will receive six to eight cents per dozen in cash or trade for eggs brought to local stores.
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Chadron
The
Chadron Chronicle
Chadron- Journal
Secretary O Connell Opposes Bob White Quail Importation
Frank B. O Connell of the state game commission vows against petitions to import Bob White quail. He notes winter survival is poor for hardy birds, with most stock coming from Mexico being small and unable to endure cold. He opposes spending funds that would likely be wasted if birds die.
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Frank B. O’connell
State Game Commission
Mexico
Alliance Railmen Oppose Natural Gas Franchise
Railroad men in Alliance circulate petitions against a natural gas franchise arguing it harms city interests. They claim gas inflow would reduce coal revenue for railroads and threaten Burlington employment at Alliance.
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Alliance
Burlington
Road projects expand in growth area this spring
Road work to be carried in the growth area this spring includes Lynch to Bristow, Napier to Jamison, graveling south of Arthur on Highway 16 and bridge approaches south of Butte. Oil paving planned from ONeill to Stuart, 28 miles, Bassett to Newport 18 miles, with gravel on highway 85 south of Bassett.
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Grouth
Lynch
Bristow
Napier
Jamison
Arthur
Butte
O'Neill
Stuart
Bassett
Newport
Cat Survives Fall From Bale at Oakdale Yard
A loose bale at a Oakdale lumber yard released a live cat during unloading. The cat, said to have nine lives, was captured and recovering after the tumble. Milo H Ray of Oakdale had shipped in hay from Superior and sold some to a nearby farmer.
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Oakdale
Milo H. Ray
Superior
No Law in Nebraska Convicts Man of Vagrancy
Wilton Wyet is convicted of vagrancy after opening a freight engine throttle at O Neill while trainmen ate. He piloted the locomotive about half a mile from town. officials say he was intoxicated. No statute against moving a train could be found, and theft charges were not pursued if the engine had left company tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Wilton Wyet
O'Neill
Marriages Totals Reported for 1931 Compared With Earlier Years
The source notes 11 005 marriages in 1931, down from 20 248 in 1930 and 16 202 in 1929, with lower totals listed for earlier years. The text references various years and numbers, indicating changes in marriage counts across periods.
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Dean Cupid
Ment
Vital Atatiatica
House Sets Revenue Bill Moves With Tax Hikes
Washington report notes the compromise revenue bill moves to the house of representatives with excise replacements for the sales tax and a 3 cent first class postage rate hike. It projects about 277 million in economies and 293 million in revenue from various tax increases and sector changes to balance next year’s budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Ways and Means Committee
Garner
House
Sir Horace Plunkett Dies at Advanced Age
Sir Horace Plunkett, Irish reformer who worked to ease Ireland and Great Britain differences, died at seventy seven in Weybridge Surrey England. He had long retired from politics after leaving the Irish Free State senate in 1928 following fire damage at his Kilferagh mansion in County Dublin.
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Horace Plunkett
Weybridge
Surrey
England
Sir Horace Plunkett
Ireland
Great Britain
Irish Free State Senate
Kilteragh
County Dublin
British Treasury Pays Large Debt Installment
The British treasury repaid 880,000,000 of the 200,000,000 credit from an American banking syndicate led by J P Morgan Co. Great Britain also paid 150,000,000 recently, leaving 20,000,000 still outstanding. The credit backed the pound sterling.
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New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
Great Britain
Sports Help Balance Budget With 10 Percent Admission Tax
The bill approved by the House imposes a 10 percent tax on athletic admissions over 45 cents. Football baseball and boxing figures are expected to contribute nearly 10 million dollars to offset the 1982 national budget shortfall.
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New York
House of Representatives
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William Green
American Federation of Labor
Princess
Sulu Sea Islands
Drouth
Isa Bs Db
Russia
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