Blizzard Delays Travel Across Three Western States
A post season snowstorm halted highways from Denver to Boulder Colorado Springs and Greeley and blanketed Wyoming to North Platte Nebraska. Winds up to 38 miles an hour piled drifts feet high and temperatures fell below freezing, with trains and roads partially blocked. In Colorado Springs a family abandoned a stalled vehicle as a Denver and Rio Grande Western train struck nearby. Despite travel disruption the new moisture improves southern Colorado crop prospects per Ha Smartt Lamar Farm Bureau president.
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Scientists near tracing start of human life
Boston doctors say they have isolated a 12 day human ovum described as a normal intact egg. The find, presented at a medical meeting, could illuminate early embryology and aid research into human fertility and factors affecting reproduction.
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Asiation of Anatomists
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Agriculture Debates Parity Payments and Surplus Disposal
Washington reports farm officials pressed for an extra 400 million dollars in subsidies to boost grower income and curb surpluses. A tentative agreement would add 250 million for parity payments and 150 million for surplus display, amid tensions with Roosevelt recommendations and cotton export plans.
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Army Day Parades Spotlight National Defense Spirit
Washington reports Army Day parades across the United States to honor the 22nd anniversary of America's entry into World War I. President Roosevelt cites a revival of national defense as industry aids preparedness, with the Air Force to triple in two years and regular army strength rising by about 40,000 from 185,000. Guns, tanks and warplanes on display, in Los Angeles and at posts nationwide, mark the extensive observance.
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Britain and France seek Spain clarification on troops and refugees
Paris reports Britain and France asked Burgos government for clarification on rumors of Italian troop involvement in Spain and to permit foreign ships to enter Alicante harbor to take 4000 Republican refugees from the neutral zone near the eastern coast city.
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Florida senators urge$1.25 million for public schools from Dupont tax
Tallahassee April 6 three Florida senators Dodges Whitaker and Black urged earmarking 1.25 million of 2.9 million inheritance tax money from the Alfred I Dupont estate for public schools. They warned of a growing general fund deficit and possible teacher salary delays as the term nears.
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Ukraine ready to defend itself official says
Moscow reports Vice Commander Lev Mekhlis declares Ukraine will defend itself without panic or seeking allies. He stresses Soviet policy independence in Kiev, framing Ukraine as part of Soviet unity under Stalin’s leadership and readiness to meet events armed.
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Weather forecast for Georgia Florida and Alabama
Georgia expects showers and thunderstorms this afternoon with colder conditions tonight and Friday. Florida reports mostly cloudy skies with showers and thunderstorms in the north and west central areas and a colder Friday night. Alabama indicates heavy cold with frost in the north tonight and continued cold Friday with strong northerly winds along the coast diminishing tonight.
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Britain Poland Defend Pactolds and Warships To Albania
Britain and Poland agreed on defense measures while Italian warships were sent toward Albania. Pepper pressed for a relief fund increase from 100 million to 150 million dollars, with Roosevelt backing the limit at 100 million. House debates WPA funding and broader relief policy as lawmakers weigh long term plans and potential restructuring.
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Baruch warns against economic war as neutrality risk
Bernard M. Baruch told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that economic pressure against aggressor nations could not prevent a European war and might drag the United States into conflict. He argued neutrality is nearly unattainable and urged defense buildup and guarded dealings while avoiding economic collapse.
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Unpaid Georgia Teachers Have No State Recourse
Atlanta April 6 Attorney General Ellis Arnold ruled that Georgia’s unpaid teachers cannot sue the state for missing full salaries for the seven month term. The opinion says county boards or school trustees may borrow to pay salaries but repayments must come from county funds. Teachers cannot claim unpaid 1938 39 salaries from the state nor can locals use state equalization funds to repay loans after June 30.
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M. D. Collins
Ed H Bradley of Atlanta Journal dies at Lanark
Ed A Bradley longtime Georgia newspaper man and Atlanta Journal editor died on a fishing vacation in Lanark Florida. He served on the Journal staff since 1918 reporting state politics and House proceedings and helping edit editions across the south and west. He was a Savannah native educated at Wesleyan University and will be brought to Atlanta for burial with his widow Miss Wylanne Hicks of Wrightsville Ga surviving.
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Britain Poland seal mutual defense to deter Albania crisis
Europe braces as Italy moves on Albania with three warships at Durazzo and Mussolini visiting Ancona. Chamberlain states a British Polish agreement aims at reciprocal defense while reservists mobilize in Albania and Keitel meets Pariaani in Innsbruck.
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