New Deal Fights WPA Critics With Data Drives
The Hopkins administration launched a nationwide mailout of an illustrated report to defend the Works Progress Administration. The American Liberty League denounced the program as boondoggling and political favoritism. Republicans in the House seek to curb WPA funding and shift relief to states, reducing the next appropriation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harry L. Hopkins
League
American Liberty League
House Appropriations Committee
Works Progress Administration
Roosevelt
Clues Lacking in Death Case at Funeral Service
Detectives questioned visitors at the funeral of Mrs. Nancy Evans Titterton for two unidentified men possibly linked to her strangling. One man described as effeminate, another tall and handsome with sandy brown hair and precise social knowledge. Lewis Titterton, her husband and National Broadcasting Company executive, stood with police.
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New York
Nancy Evans Titterton
Beekman Place
Lewis Titterton
National Broadcasting Company
Lexington Avenue
Margaret Arbeiter
J. D. Wooster Lambert
Lambert Chemical Company
Helen Meyer
Park Avenue
Premier of Greece Dies After Apoplexy Attack
Constantine Demerdjis, premier of Greece since November 30, died today in Athens after a stroke. He had been under medical care and was thought to be recovering when he was found dead in bed. A monarchist with moderate views, he formed a cabinet at the king's request following the monarch's return to the throne amid disputes with Kondylis.
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Athens
Constantine Demerdjis
Greece
Demerdjis
George
George Kondylis
Italian Troops Push Into Lake Tana Area
Italian forces under Marshal Badoglio push along the western shore of Lake Tana capturing the Peninsula of Gorgora as Addis Ababa reports Ethiopian resistance around the southern front. Haile Selassie leads a 300000 strong force toward the north while Italy warns it will retaliate for breaches of war rules. A separate Manchurian espionage roundup arrests six officials in Hsingan province.
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Associated Press
Pietro Badoglio
East Africa
Lake Tana
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
Badoglio
Gorgora
Aosta Lancers
Haile Selassie
League of Nations
Hsingan
Manchoukuo
Manchoukuoan
Hagood Returned to Active Duty in Sixth Corps Area
Washington April 13 Major General Johnson Hagood is ordered back to active duty to command the Sixth Corps area in Chicago succeeding Frank R. McCoy who moves to the Second Corps area in New York. Hagood had been removed after criticizing WPA funding and met with President Roosevelt twice to discuss the move. He has about 14 months before reaching retirement age.
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Washington
Johnson Hagood
Sixth Corps
Chicago
Hagood
Eighth Corps
Roosevelt
Frank R. McCoy
McCoy
Second Corps
New York
Dennis E. Nola
Inkom Plant Gets Cement Contract
The reclamation bureau announced two cement contracts. Idaho Portland Cement company won 10 000 barrels for the upper Snake river project in Idaho at 25000 dollars. Oregon Portland Cement company won 31 300 barrels for the Arrowrock dam Boise repair project at 77905 dollars.
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Washington
Reclamation Bureau
Snake River
Idaho
Arrowrock
Boise
Idaho- Portland Cement Company
Inkom
Oregon-Portland Cement Company
Portland
Haight 91 Former Handcart Trudger Dies in Salt Lake
William Haight died in Salt Lake City at age 91 after a life linked to the Latter Day Saint movement. He is survived by two widows Mary Ann Harker Haight and Isabelle Webster Haight, a daughter Mary A. Cornwall, and seven grandchildren.
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Salt Lake City
William Haight
Mary Ann Harker Haight
Isabelle Webster Haight
Mary A. Cornwall
Thurston the Magician Dies in Miami Beach
Howard Thurston, aged 66, famed illusionist, died today in his Miami Beach apartment after seeking health recovery. Born in Columbus Ohio, he toured the world 1904–1907 and later performed nationwide. He authored My Life of Marke and wrote The Demon play while active in Mason, Elks, Kiwanis, and Lions clubs.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Howard Thurston
Thurston
Columbus
Ohio
United States
Tulers
Markc
The
Kiwanis and
Lions Clubs
Utah Weather Unsettled Tonight With Little Temperature Change
A terse weather note from Utah reports unsettled conditions tonight with minimal change in temperatures expected through Tuesday.
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Utah
Mother Seeks Son on Coast in Custody Case
The mother of Freddie Bartholomew, who vanished after arriving from London, was expected to reach Los Angeles to join the boy. Attorney Philip A. Levey said a London firm sent a cable claiming the mother was trapped and barred from contacting the father, as he prepared to pursue custody from the boy’s aunt.
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New York
Freddie Bartholomew
London
Los Angeles
Philip A. Levey
Albert, Fletcher and Kaufman
Lillian
Levey
Man Struck by Bus North of Blackfoot on Yellowstone Road
A man was struck by a bus north of Blackfoot on the Yellowstone highway. He is too weak for examination and has no known relatives or home address. He was traveling from Ashton to Arimo with unknown injuries.
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Blackfoot
Yellowstone Highway
Arimo
Ashton
Copper Price Set in New York to 9 Cents a Pound
A uniform price of 9 cents per pound was established for domestic copper in New York, ending the spread that had persisted since February 15 when one producer raised quotes to 8 cents and then to 9 4/5 cents, but other suppliers did not follow.
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New York
Rail plan to force railroad coordination likely dropped
Washington reports indicate the Roosevelt administration may abandon its effort to compel railroads to coordinate terminal unifications after labor opposition. Negotiations between rail management and unions have stalled for months, with Roosevelt urging a negotiated agreement to protect workers. Eastman says he will not issue orders until talks conclude, but sources expect the plan to be scrapped.
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Washington
New Deal
Joseph B. Eastman
Roosevelt
Eastman
Elks Prepare For Ceremony With Old-Time Attire
Forty-one candidates will be initiated by the local Elks lodge in a Tuesday evening ceremony at the temple. Past Exalted Rulers will conduct, with entrants required to wear vintage tails. Club members note moths disturbed from years of storage as officials debate costumes.
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Elks Lodge
al Stoker
Exalted
Rulers Club
Yesteryear
Ficker
Idaho Colonizer Passes In Utah
John W. W. Pickett who colonized Bear Lake county Idaho under Brigham Young died in Utah at 89. A pioneer peace officer and stockman of Tooele county he helped mark pioneer trails after crossing the plains by wagon train. He leaves eleven children sixty six grandchildren and fifty four great grandchildren.
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Salt Lake City
John W. W. Pickett
Bear Lake County
Idaho
Brigham Young
Latter Day Saints Church
Mr. Pickett
Tooele County
Utah
Plains
Gov Johnson enters Democratic bid for U S Senate
Denver reports Gov Ed C. Johnson announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to run for the United States Senate. The race comes as Senator Edward P. Costigan seeks re election in November due to health concerns.
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Denver
Ed C. Johnson
United States
Edward P. Costigan
Cole
Bean Nes
Henry Horner
Herman N. Bundesen
Chicago
Edward J. Kelly
Court defers vote on Guffey Act in big Supreme Court session
The Supreme Court postponed its decision on constitutionality of the Guffey Act until April 27. No ruling, but reviews were announced on several cases including Arthur Gooch’s Lindbergh Kidnap Act challenge, Iowa chain store tax, and the 1934 municipal bankruptcy law. Bondholders from a Texas irrigation district seek a hearing.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
High Tribunal
Arthur Gooch
Iowa
Idaho officials briefly switch duties for Jefferson Day events
Idaho's eight elective executive department officials left the state house to attend Jefferson day events. Governor Ross and other leaders traveled to Spokane Shoshone Twin Falls Moscow for speeches. All attendances promote Democratic party events with multiple officials speaking tonight.
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Boise
Idaho
Statehouse
Ross
Spokane
Wash
Franklin Girard
Shoshone
Bert H. Miller
Harry C. Parsons
Myrtle P. Eaking
M. E
Arthur Campbellet
Twin Falls
John W. Condie
North
Licter
G. P. Mix
Moscow
Butler predicts us war stance as Europe heads for conflict
Gen. Sinedy D. Butler, retired, says in Spokane that European laws will lead to war and urges the United States to stay out by keeping soldiers at home. He claims no American will be drawn into battle and proposes an astra jacket to avoid trouble.
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Spokane
Wash
Europe
Sined
D. Butler
United States
Redbud Herald of Spring Brings Warm Winds to Muskogee
In Muskogee Oklahoma on April 13 the redbud tree signals spring with bloom as winds shift. The Chet Thdians are not present and their name for the redbud appears to be misread in the notice.
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Muskogee
Okla
Roosevelt Set for Baltimore Campaign Address
President Roosevelt preps a Baltimore rally speech before the Young Democratic clubs at the Fifth Regiment Armory. About 25,000 expected to hear in person and on nationwide radio. The address kicks off a series of pre-convention talks ahead of the November campaign.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Baltimore
Fifth Regiment
Lawrence Fennaman
Maryland Young Democratic Organization
Armory
E.S.T
Pocatello
New York
National Democratic Clubs
Servant girl testifies in case against Nellie Muench
Anna Ware, an unwed servant from Newtown Pennsylvania, describes seeking a home for her fatherless child and alleges Nellie Tipton Muench obtained the baby for a $250000 hoax. State witnesses say Muench aimed to dupe Dr. Marshall Pittman into believing he fathered the child.
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Kahoka, Mo
Anna Ware
Nellie Tipton Muench
Muench
Marshall Pittman
St. Louis
Miss Ware
Boy Questioned Over Dog Poisonings In Salt Lake City
A 15-year-old boy was taken into custody for questioning in connection with a dog poisoning campaign that began weeks ago. Police say three more dogs died yesterday and the youth allegedly admitted involvement.
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Salt Lake City
Threaloe
Stirring Borah Knox Contest Captures National Attention
Illinois faces a high turnout as Col. Knox and Senator Borah challenge each other in the Republican presidential preference primary. Democrats and Republicans select delegates and alternates, with big-city figures lining up to influence a national convention. Roosevelt stands unopposed on the Democratic ballot.
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Frank Knox
Chicago
Senator Borah
Idaho
Illinois
Heetie
Col
William E. Borah
Col. Knox
Borah
Springfield
Peoria
Washington
Fairfield
Knox Tlmois
Knox
Roosevelt
Lemke Ready to Push Bill in 20 or 30 States
Representative Lemke R North Dakota announces plans to campaign against congressmen who oppose the Frazier Lemke farm debt refinancing bill. He says he will tour 20 to 30 states to pressure support and claims a petition could force a House floor vote despite leadership resistance. He disputes Democratic whip Boland’s poll suggesting defeat.
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Washington
Lemke R
N. D
Illinois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York City
O'Connor
N. Y
House Rules Committee
Burns
Lemke
Boland
D. Pa
House
Gasoline Prices Rise Across Pacific Coast
Gasoline prices rose 2 cents a gallon across the Pacific coast with uniform increases on all grades. In San Francisco the new prices are 20 cents, 18 cents, and 164 cents for premium, regular, and third structure fuels, matching Standard Oil and other major companies effective immediately in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Standard Oil Company
California
Oregon
Washington
Arizona
Nevada
Standard’s
Paris Newspaper Names Edward King’s Likely Queen
Paris Midi reports a forecast by Francis Chanel listing four English candidates for King Edward’s future queen. Potential choices include Lady Anne Hope, Lady Mary Grosvenor, Lady Angela Montagu Douglas Scott, and Lady Lettice Ashley-Cooper.
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Paris
Francis Chanel
Paris Midi Today
Edward
Chanel
Anne Hope
India
Mary Grosvenor
Duke of Westminster
Angela Montagu-Douglas Scott
Duchess of Gloucester
Lettice Ashley- Cooper
Earl of Shaftesbury
Oakie and Vardon marry after Hollywood ceremony
Hollywood April 13 Jack Oakie film comedian and his bride Vinta Vardon former Follies girl settled at an inn after their marriage described as one of the most talked about unions in show business.
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Housekeeping
Hollywood
Calif
Jack Oakie
Vinta Vardon
Follies
Oakie
Sally Rand Threatens Legal Action Over Nudist Pickets
Sally Rand denounces nudist colony pickets at an exposition event in San Diego on April 13 and vows legal steps to stop disruptions. Mary Pomeroy leads younger nudists who defy elders, trying to deter patrons while guards keep pickets away from the fan dance.
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Calif
Sally Rand
Sally
David Lipton
Mary Pomeroy
Miss Rand
Miss Pomeroy
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