Dr Wilmon Newell in charge of Florida fruit fly eradication
Washington April 27 The Agriculture Department announced Dr Wilmon Newell Florida state plant commissioner will lead all field work to stamp out and prevent spread of the Mediterranean fruit fly in Florida Dr A C Baker heads research and 8 T Cronin fiscal administration Marlatt says a corps of 20 experts will be sent to Florida with hundreds more laborers to clean up infested areas The effort aims to curb a major quarantine problem in the region
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Department of Agriculture
Wilmon Newell
Florida
A. C. Baker
T. Cronin
C. L. Marlatt
Texas to Quarantine Florida Citrus Fruit
Austin, April 27. Texas moves to bar Florida citrus fruit imports. State Commissioner of Agriculture George G. Terrell said he is preparing a quarantine proclamation to supplement the federal measure against the Mediterranean fruit fly.
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Florida
Texas
Austin
George G. Terrell
Texas quarantine may prove to be illegal
Washington officials said Texas proposal to quarantine Florida citrus fruit over the Mediterranean fruit fly would be illegal if broader than the federal plan set for May 1. States may inspect fruit crossing borders but embargoes require federal action after hearings.
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Texas
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Florida
Committee Fails to Decide Mellon Dispute in Senate
Senate judiciary committee adjourned after two hours without a ruling on Secretary Mellon’s right to hold office. The panel backed President Hoover’s authority to keep Mellon in the cabinet without resubmitting his nomination. It also found Mellon did not violate a whiskey business ban. A 100 year old law led to the stalled decision and a postponement to Monday.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Mellon
Norris
Hoover
Mr. Mellon
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
Mitchell
Federal victory reported in Tepatitlan siege
General Saturnino Cedillo announced that central Mexico forces defeated about 1500 Cristeros at Tepatitlan Jalisco after four days of battle. He reported 150 rebels killed and 20 captured executed, 1000 plus wounded rebels, while federal losses were 39 dead and 39 wounded. Federal troops retook the city on the fourth day with reinforcements.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Tepatitlan
Jalisco
Saturnino Cedillo
Cedillo
Corrals
Bomb Drops Hit Mexican Rebel Stronghold and U.S. Consulate
Reports say three Mexican government planes bombed Ciudad Obregon and one burst through the American consulate roof causing dust and debris but no injuries. Rebels retreating toward the border after the Navojoa bombing faced heavy bombardment and border patrols as 148 bombs were dropped on the town.
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Washington
State Department
Ciudad Obregon
Sonora
Earl W. Eaton
Eggingham
Stimson
Nogales
Ariz
International Line
Najojoa
Navojoa
Ramon F. Iturbe
Ricardo Topete
R. H. Polk
Revolutionary Air Forces
J. Gonzalo Escobar
Fausto Topete
Ricardo
Here
Arcadio Palacios
Bank of Mexico
Records Doomed in the Drake Relays
Des Moines Indiana April 27 2500 athletes from 300 universities colleges and high schools reached the finals of the Drake Relays western track meet as records appeared doomed to fall due to the strong competition.
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Des Moines
Levee Threat Lingers as Mississippi Crest Holds
In Quincy Illinois on April 27 Associated Press reports levees protecting 170 000 acres face renewed risk as the Mississippi nears crest level. Officials say flood stage is 14 feet but current readings hover around 21 6 feet with potential breaches possible at any time. Sandbags along the Lima Lake Hunt stretch mitigate overflow while the spring rise looms.
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Gordon M. Sessions
Associated Press
Quincy
Mississippi
Levee Breaks Threaten Murphysboro Flood Areas
The Mississippi River breached the South Grand Tower levee near Murphysboro Illinois inundating about 7 000 acres. A later report said a hole south of Big Muddy River could flood nearly 20 000 more acres in the McClure district, threatening Union county bottoms.
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Murphysboro
Ill
Grand Tower
Big Muddy River
Mississippi
McClure
Union County
Georgians Urged to Aid Tornado Victims
Georgia Governor urged citizens to donate to the Red Cross relief fund for southeast Georgia tornado victims. The Red Cross said field workers are already in the affected area and plans for rehabilitation are underway with statewide chapters collecting contributions.
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Atlanta
Gover
Aardman
Georgia
Red Cross
the Red
Washington
Danforths Pitching Under Fire In Atlanta
Atlanta April 27 R J Spiller president and Wilbur Good manager of the Atlanta club asked John D Martin Memphis president of the circuit to investigate the pitching tricks of Dave Danforth veteran southpaw of the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Atlanta
R. J. Spiller
Wilbur Good
Southern Association
John D. Martin
Memphis
Dave Danforth
New Orleans Pelicans
Senate to probe North Carolina textile conditions
Senator Wheeler proposes immediate Senate investigation into North Carolina textile industry amid strikes to assess if tariff favors translated into higher wages. AFL officials requested the inquiry. Wheeler considers a special committee, a joint committee, or a regular Senate committee for the probe.
Weather Outlook for Week in South Atlantic States
A wet start with showers Monday followed by generally fair skies. Expect cooler conditions early in the week and a return to normal temperatures later.
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South Atlantic States
Tornado Toll Rises Across Georgia and South Carolina
The death count from Thursday storms climbs to 52 with hundreds injured and many homeless in Georgia and surrounding areas. Red Cross and state officials mobilize relief, while lawmakers consider new federal funding for southeastern hurricane survivors.
Bullock County tornado fatalities total 22 deaths
Virginia Akins 9 dies as Bullock County tornado deaths rise to 22 with 75 injured and about 100 dwellings wrecked. Districts around Candler County report 18 killed and refugees receive food and clothing at the courthouse as Red Cross relief extends.
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Statesboro
Virginia Akins
Bullock County
Candler County
Edward Newton
Grady Newton
Lila Newton
Ethel Newton
Lester Miller
James Ellis
Red Cross
Court House
Metter
Little Virginia Akin
Linton
Akin
Congress in Recess With Busy Time Ahead
Washington April 27 Congress was in recess today with activities confined to corridors and committee rooms. A new tariff bill was near-ready for introduction next week. The House finished a farm relief bill and the Senate has that issue. Secretary Mellon stockholding questioned by Senate panel. decision postponed. Senator Nye doubted Senate approval of export debenture plan. Chairman Warren said 4,250,000 to fight fruit fly in Florida would be acted on Monday or Tuesday once received.
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Atlanta
Manning
Yeomans
Florida
Albany
Georgia
Alabama
South Carolina
Columbus
Augusta
Carolina
Washington
Senate
North Carolina
Wheeler
Montana
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Candler
Metter
Red Cross
Candler County
J. T. Trapnell
W. L. Coleman
Mildred Moore
Janie Powell
Register
Coleman
M. B. Hendricks
Cleo Hendricks
Gershel Alderman
Hendricks
House
Senate Judiciary Committee
Mellon
Nye
North Dakota
Washington, D. C
Warren
Senate Appropriations Committee
Three Missionaries Slain in China Reported
The cablegram from Hankow says three Roman Catholic Passionist missionaries were killed on April 24 by Chinese bandits. Named victims are Rev. Father Clement Seybold of Dunkirk New Jersey Rev. Father Godfrey Holdbein of Baltimore and Rev. Walter Cavelyou from the Midwest whose address is not known.
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New York
Linus Monahan
St. Michaels Monastery
Union City
N. J
Hankow
China
Father Clement Seybold
Dunkirk
Godfrey Holdbein
Baltimore
Walter Cavelyou
Middle- West
Georgia Senators Seek Funds for Tornado Victims
Washington April 27 Senator George Democrat Georgia announced he will introduce a bill to authorize use of unexpended funds from last session for hurricane relief to aid tornado victims in the Southeastern states. Senator Harris joined at Red Cross and urged the Agriculture Department to loan farmers in the disaster area for seed purchases.
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Atlanta
South Georgia
South Carolina
Red Cross
Washington
George
Georgia
Southeastern
Hardman
Harris
Agriculture Department
Chapman Lines to Start Transatlantic Airliner Service
New York April 27. Paul W. Chapman head of United States Lines announced the company will shortly inaugurate a trans Atlantic airliner service tied to its shipping business. The passenger plane built for Chapman by Vincent Burnelli has a 90 foot wingspan and carries 1000 gallons of fuel. It weighs 8700 pounds and seats twenty passengers with 45 pounds baggage each.
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New York
Paul W. Chapman
United States Lines
Chapman
Vincent Burnelli
Senate Accepts Writs of Citation Against Governor Long
The Louisiana state Senate received writs of citation against Governor Huey P Long and ordered service. He must appear before the Senate bar at noon on May 14 to answer eight impeachment charges voted by the House. The body recessed to allow service.
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Long
Senate
Baton Rouge
Louisiana State Senate
Huey P., Long
House of Representatives
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Lower
Lima Lake-Hunt
Warsaw
Army Engineers
Mississippi River
Danforths
Charles G. Edwards
Savannah
Fourth Army Corps
Fort Screven
State Board of Health
Meter
Cochran
Dexter
Hentz
Anderson, S. C
Hobbyville
S. C
J. JD. Whitland
John
Cochran, Ga
Receop
Prospect
Chapman Lines
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