Federal probe possible into communist strike activity
Detroit reports a potential federal investigation into communist influence in two automobile plant strikes. Rep elect Cal Wideman urged Doak to intervene after a petition claimed groups opposed to the government were trying to seize control of the strikes. The walkout affected 6000 workers at Hudson Motor Car and Briggs plant with violence reported at Briggs including a shooting and stabbings.
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Detroit
William N. Doak
Cal M. Wideman
Congress
Wideman
Washington
Hudson Motor Car Co
Briggs Body
Briggs
Arson Suspected in Atlantique Fire. Arrests Imminent
Bordeaux reports an investigating board has attributed the Atlantique steamer fire in the English Channel last month to arson. The panel found fire in four cabins nearly simultaneously and said arrests were imminent, per today’s papers.
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Bordeaux
France
English Channel
Senate Fires Sergeant Barry Libel Action Fallout
The senate condemned Sergeant Barry in a libel action dispute, with senators decrying the process as mob law. Senator Dickinson of Iowa likened the action to a fox hunt as galleries were kept in order and the chamber grappled with heated remarks. Barry remained at home with no public statement.
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Senate
Dickinson
Iowa
Barry
Cardus Helps Hallsville Woman Recover Energy and Pain
Mrs Herbert W Hunt of Hallsville Texas reports years of cramps and sluggishness disappeared after using Cardus. She says the tired feeling left and pains resolved, praising Cardus as safe for women of all ages and recommending drug store purchase.
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Herbert W. Hunt
Hallsville
Texas
Cardus
Legislation to Stop Gas Bootlegging Across Georgia Border
Atlanta report states Roy Harris of Richmond introduced a bill to curb gasoline bootlegging into Georgia and regulate fuel distribution. It creates inspectors for the comptroller general, offers a 25 percent reward of fines, bans overnight truck delivery, requires monthly sales reports, and aims to stop mislabeling cheap gas as higher quality.
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Atlanta
Roy Harris
Richmond
Georgia
Harris
Mercury in the Sunny South Nearing Zero
Winter grip returns to the deep south as a cold wave spreads from Arkansas to Louisiana. Sub freezing temperatures, high winds, and rain forecast through New Orleans with Alabama seeing a sharp drop. Temperatures dip to the twenties in West Tennessee as the chill deepens.
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Atlanta
Deep South
New Orleans
Arkansas
Tennessee
Alabama
New Conference Committee Works on Education Bill
Americas city schools and the Georgia Education Association leader joined Barry Wright in opposing a bill to place all county schools under one board. J. P. Manley urged passage, arguing against “favored areas” and advocating countywide school unity. House committees advancing a salary control bill for counties over 19 000 population. Senate to revisit highway department favoritism and spending questions.
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Americas
Georgia Education Association
Barry Wright
Rome
House
Senate
J. P. Manley
Spalding County
Manley
House Committee On
Dougherty
State Highway Department
Hoover Prefers Import Ban on Several Countries
President Hoover in official circles favors restricting imports from nations with depreciated currencies to curb a perceived ongoing disturbance in U S economic life. Officials say current import volume appears higher than statistics reflect due to unrecorded dollar-based growth.
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Hoover
Washington
United States
Highway reform fights dominate state legislature actions
Lawmakers debated local government bills and a Burgin proposal to shift authority to municipalities. A gasoline regulation bill to curb bootlegging faced attention and a compromise on the automobile tag reduction was sought. A public hearing on motor carrier regulation is set for 2 p m at the capitol.
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House
Senate
Capitol
Motor Vehicle Committee of the House
Georgia lawmakers consider selling state car fleet to save funds
A Georgia House resolution proposes selling all state worker cars within sixty days except the governor’s, and not purchasing new cars except for the governor when needed. It estimates about one million dollars saved and allows current car users to buy on terms. A Senate committee has favorably reported a similar measure.
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Atlanta
House
Kelly
Elbert
Senate
Tolbert
Muscogee
Hendricks
Thompson
Muscogee County
Columbus
Georgia
Tomas
Harris
Richmond
Bibb and Fulton
Real Estate Board of
Stanton and Twitty of
Ware
Roosevelt to take bigger role in Congress push
A new momentum in Washington signals President-elect Roosevelt will actively lead the legislative agenda. After weeks of stagnation with partisan vetoes and mutual obstruction, leaders hope for renewed cooperation as the capital faces a turning point and increased presidential leadership.
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Byron Price
Associated Press
Washington
Tang
Roosevelt
Congress
British fliers set long distance record to Cape Town
Squadron Leader O R Gayford and Flight Lieutenant G E Nicholetts landed at Walfish Bay at 4 40 p m after a 57 hour 28 minute non stop flight beating the American mark by more than 300 miles. Their 6198 mile two day voyage from Cranwell England to Cape Town exceeded the 5012 mile record by 62 14 miles.
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Cape Town
Union of South Africa
O. R. Gayford
G. E. Nichollets
Walfish Bay
S. T
Russell Boardman
Jean Polando
John Polando
New York
England
South Africa
J. A. Mollison
North Atlantic
Thies
Dakar
Senegal
Africa
London
Natal
Brazil
Victor Smith
Amy Johnson Mollison
Oran
Algeria
Explosions Damaged Shamokin Shirt Plant After Ohio Car
A car with Ohio plates sped from Trevor ton shirt factory in Shamokin Pa after two blasts and a fire destroyed the plant early today. Loss is estimated at 250000 dollars. Officials say threats had been received. Flames erupted from the rear corners as the blaze spread. Mrs Arthur Yocum reported seeing the Ohio plated car depart from the front door.
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Shamokin
Ohio
Trevorton
Arthur Yocum
Roosevelt’s early move reshapes party dynamics after election
The piece notes a lack of unified party program due to weak leadership on both sides. It describes Hoover’s Republicans avoiding reforms, Democrats split over Roosevelt’s guidance, and a cautious path ahead as Roosevelt plans to coordinate with Garner. The evolving situation is framed as a pivotal political moment.
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Republican Old Guard
Senate
House
Hoover
Roosevelt
Garner
Georgia juror eligibility and proposed workmen's claim amendment
The text states that anyone who has served as a grand or travers juror in a Georgia superior county or city court within two years before a summons is ineligible for duty in those courts in certain counties. It also notes Gillen of Bibb proposed amending the workmen's compensation act to allow double compensation for minors.
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Georgia
Gillen
Bibb
Britain seeks 90 percent debt cut with currency fixes
Idaho senator asserts any plan must include currency adjustment and other reforms to open world markets. He opposes a lump sum payment without restoring purchasing power and access to markets for trade and commerce.
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Europe
Idaho
Reorganization bill seeks 10 member state highway board
A Georgia senate bill proposes a ten member highway board elected from ten congressional districts to run the department. The governor would call district elections within 90 days, with a chairman chosen by the board and a salary set at 5000 annually for the chairman. The measure aims to place highway spending under popular control.
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Atlanta
State Highway Department
Senate
Jackson, Sisk
Knox
J. W. Barnett
W. C. Vereen
Moultrie
Jud Wilhoit
Warrenton
Congress
Business visitors dot the city as several travelers arrive
Mr. C G A Johnston and Mr. E B Hill from Atlanta were here on business, with others from Miami Valdosta Norfolk New Orleans and Jacksonville listed among hotel visitors. Miss Susan Myrick left for Macon after attending the Georgia Florida Field Trials and praising a South show. The golf tournament at Glen Arven was postponed due to bad weather and possible rain.
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R. A. Trice
Miami
Pla
Susan Myrick
Macon Telegraph
Macon
A. D. Little
B. S. Vassar of
Valdosta
Glen Arven
Jupiter Pluvius
Georgia Farmers Protest Auction Under Foreclosure
More than 200 farmers gathered in Reidsville on Rev. Joseph Smith s call to protest a sheriff s auction of farm goods. Sheriff Kennedy proceeded with the sale, selling several mules and land parcels mostly for taxes. Neighbors bid in six cows and a mule for 3 25 each and returned the stock to the former owner s wife. After a meeting to organize a postponement plan the sale went ahead with county bids and land foreclosures. Kennedy defended his duty saying he must enforce the law.
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Reidsville
Joseph Smith
Kennedy
Choopee
Leas in Custody Pending Habeas Hearing in Jamestown
Judge Brown issued a writ to NC officers to bring the elder Lea before Judge Morrison for hearing in Jamestown. The elder Lea, a Nashville publisher and former U S senator, is in custody in a Jamestown hotel and faces a prison term of six to ten years.
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Henry B. Brown
Oneida
North Carolina
J. M. Peavyhouse
Fentress County
Jamestown
J. H. S. Morrison
Brown
Morrison
Lea
Peavyhouse
Nashville
United States
No. 4524 Sets Rat Litter Record at ISU Lab
No. 4524 a rat at Iowa State College home economics lab draws attention from students as she nears a record by producing eight thriving litters. The prior record holder No. 2524 also produced eight litters, while most rats stop after five or six.
Two Convicted in 1931 Bank Defraud Case
The two men were convicted in Asheville North Carolina in 1931 of conspiracy to defraud the Central Bank and Trust Company of more than 1 million dollars. They faced possible prison terms from two to six years or fines up to 25000. Attempts to seek movement for reduction went to the U.S. Supreme Court before reaching Governor McAlister.
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Asheville
N. C
Central Bank and Trust Company
Supreme Court of the United States
McAlister
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