Curley Begins Jail Term for Mail Fraud
James M. Curley, Boston mayoral acting figure, starts a six to 18 month federal jail term in Danbury after a plea for clemency fails. Massachusetts lawmakers move to fill his office. Hynes serves as acting mayor. Curley calls the sentence a death sentence as he is admitted to the federal institution.
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Danbury
Conn
James M. Curley
Boston
Federal Correctional Institution
Massachusetts
John B. Hynes
Curley
Washington
James M. Proctor
Proctor
Senate Passes Bill Changing Order of Presidential Office
The Senate backed a plan to place the president of the Senate before the House speaker amid party splits. House Appropriations Committee proposes 382.7 million dollar civil functions budget for War Department with large cuts to rivers harbors and flood control. Also a treasury and post office appropriation bill totaling about 14.45 billion was sent to the Senate. A note adds a science aside about identifying metals by minute dissolved traces in boiling water.
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White House
Senate
Sen
Russell
D.-Ga
House
Washington
War Department
House Appropriations Committee
Panama Canal
Heise - Roberts
Idaho
Columbia River
Wash
Umatilla
McNary
Treasury
Post Office
Bar Convention Hears Plan to Revise Court System
Idaho officials push judiciary overhaul at state bar convention. Proposals include consolidating districts into four zones with two to three judges each, trimming supreme court to three members, shifting probate duties to clerks, and appointing justices of the peace by district judges. Salaries would rise, with net state savings projected. Governor Robins supports unified efficiency and tax unit reduction. final convention events include speeches and an open air barbecue.
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Supreme Court
Idaho
Chapman
Lemhi
Custer
Butte
Bingham
Bonneville
Jefferson
Madison
Fremont
Teton
Clark
Bannock
Power
Oneida
Bear Lake
Caribou
Franklin
Twin Falls
Supremee Court
Idaho State Bar Association
Robins
John A. Carver, Jr
Washington
Martin V. Huff
Moscow
Carl H. Swanstrom
Council
Wil
China Faces Dilemma Over U S Aid To War Torn China
The piece argues Washington must decide whether more loans or credits could stabilize a nation where communist and nationalist forces clash, famine bites, inflation soars to 5 000 yuans per dollar, and the economy swallows aid. It questions the effectiveness and timing of further U S assistance amid a deteriorating crisis.
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Washington
China
U. S
State Department Fires At Least 10 Employees
Washington state department officials disclosed that at least ten employees were fired recently for suspected disloyalty to the United States. Press Officer Lincoln White called the move a very recent action and said he could not provide further details. the dismissals reportedly stem from congressionally granted authority in the 1947 appropriations, with a clause giving the secretary of state discretion to discharge any worker.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Gover
Lincoln White
Termination deemed necessary in the interest of the United States
A quoted line states that termination may be used whenever deemed necessary or advisable in the interest of the United States, reflecting authority or policy remarks without additional context or details.
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United States
Aluminum cap for Washington monument shown in New York
An 184 novelty aluminum cap prepared for the Washington monument was exhibited in a New York jewelry store before installation, reflecting early 19th century marvels in metalwork.
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Washington Monument
New York
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