Red disturbances flare across Europe and Americas
The Associated Press reports alleged communist activity triggering raids and labor turmoil in Europe and Latin America. Five southeastern European nations Hungary Bulgaria Yugoslavia Romania and Austria face police actions and press warnings of a Bolshevist rise amid regional strikes and government denouncements. In Monterrey Mexico a two day shutdown followed an arbitration ruling on a glass factory strike as officials claim communist influence. South American nations Brazil Argentina Uruguay Chile Paraguay dispute Communist meddling linked to railway tensions and underground political activity.
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Paraguayan Defense Ministry
Greek offer to settle war debt discussed by Treasury
The Greek government proposes paying 35 percent of coupon values due May 10 and November 10 on the 4 percent loan of 12.167 million, with $217,000 due on each date and a total offer of $76,272 per payment. Funds from the loan helped resettle Greek nationals displaced from Turkish areas.
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Demetrois Sicilianos
Taxes to Finance New Farm Program
President Roosevelt drafts taxes to fund a new farm program as part of a series of major financial meetings. Officials say no current plans exist for new levies to cover bonus payments while discussions focus on distinguishing new taxes from reallocated processing taxes. Secretaries Morgen Thau Wallace and others are present as talks cover potential savings and spending reductions.
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Roosevelt
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House
Ways and Means
Borah Enters Presidential Race Sparks GOP Clash
Idaho Senator Borah formally announced he will campaign for delegates in the Ohio May 12 primary, signaling a liberal versus conservative rift in the Republican Party. The move prompted questions about other candidates and party leadership, while Massachusetts Governor Ely pushed for an unpledged Democratic delegation to the national convention.
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Idaho
Ohio
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Massachusetts
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Coral Gables
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Flood Forces Rome Residents From Homes in Georgia
Rescue crews in boats evacuated scores of residents on Rome outskirts as the Coosa River overflowed its banks after heavy rains and melting snow. About 200 people were moved and 100 homes were waterlogged, with flooding mainly in river bottom areas.
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Floods Ebb in South as Clearing Skies Return
Clear skies and falling temperatures reduced flood threats across the southern area but left damage and suffering from recent downpours. The Birmingham region reported continuing concerns as waters receded and relief efforts began.
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Dewey Plans Third Assault on New York Underworld
New York prosecutor Thomas E. Dewey continues his aggressive war on organized crime. In six months he has disrupted two major rackets usury and prostitution, with estimates of the illicit income running from one to five billion dollars yearly. He signals forthcoming raids that have frightened gangland and prompted many leaders to flee or hide.
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Pat McGrady
Associated Press
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
George Dewey
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Dewey
State plans retrial for Moultrie negro Sloan
The Georgia Solicitor General announced a retrial for John Henry Sloan, the Moultrie man whose murder conviction was overturned. The state will not appeal and seeks a county jury pool allowing black jurors, naming Albany Brunswick or Macon as potential venues. Judge Thomas will set the date.
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John Henry Sloan
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Otis Gay
George Lilly
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Colquitt County
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Superior Court
W. E. Thomas
State Highway Men Explore Broad Street Viaduct Route
State Highway Department officials surveyed Thom asville for a viaduct over A C L tracks proposed to run via Broad street. They said the route would require acquisition of several city blocks for fill and right of way, with costs tied to property purchases before bids can be sought.
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Inman
Chastain
Key
Madison
Consumers Invited to Join Fight to Remove Margarine Levies
Mrs. R. L. Turman, Atlanta club woman and head of the Southwide Association of Consumers, urged nationwide action to remove state and federal levies on oleomargarine and the processing tax on vegetable oils. She spoke before the Chicago League of Women Voters and allied groups, accusing butter lobbyists of driving up the levies as low as 15 cents per pound in Wisconsin.
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R. L. Turman
Atlanta Club
House backs repeal of three AAA measures in historic vote
The House approved the Senate bill repealing the compulsory cotton, potato and tobacco control acts by 351 to 10. An amendment released about 250000 bales of cotton from Bankhead Act taxes after ginning, while held for marketing by farmers. The farm statutes repeal passed 167 to 5 on standing vote. Some names and party notes noted.,
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Nazi leader Gustloff assassinated in Davos Switzerland
Yugoslav medical student David Frankfurter a 26 year old Jew shot Wilhelm Gustloff 40 leader of German Nazis in Switzerland. Gustloff died at Davos where he ran a study and observed with Hitler regime supporters. Police captured the assailant who said he acted to avenge Jewish suffering and targeted Hitler. The murder raises fears of repercussions in Switzerland and Germany.
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David Frankfurter
Germany
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Leipzig
Gustlof
Federal Council
Freezing Northwest Drops Mercury to 44 Below
Bitter cold gripped the nation from the Rockies to the coast with 44 below in the northwest and dozens of communities plunged into subzero temperatures. Forty-two deaths were attributed to the cold across fourteen states while heavy snow and floods crippled transport in the Dakotas Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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Blizzard intensifies cold across the Midwest and far south
Snow and ice grip the nation as Minnesota and North Dakota face a severe northwest blizzard. Chicago reports a 36 degree drop to 11 below. Coal shortages loom in several states whileMississippi and Alabama flood fears ease with freezing weather. Tangier and Smith Islands and Nantucket remain cut off from supplies.
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Nantucket Island
Massachusetts
Florid a Weather Update Clouds and Rain Target
The report notes mostly cloudy skies over Florida tonight and Thursday with occasional rain in the north and central portions. It emphasizes unsettled conditions across the region with continued chances of showers.
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