Opponents of Relief Bill Heard Today
The House Ways and Means Committee heard opponents to the Garner relief program and to government sale of surplus cotton abroad. Railroad officials and cotton shippers argued against subsidized transport and credits for foreign sales, urging abolition of the farm board and redistribution to domestically support clothing needs. The American Federation of Labor endorsed direct relief, citing 8,000,000 unemployed and 15 to 16 million dependents in hardship.
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Washington
House
Ways Land Means Committee
Mississippi
Missouri
Reconstruction Corporation
R. H. Rishton
The
Association of Railroad Executives
Cameron H. Williams
Gastona
N. C
American ‘Cotton Shippers Association
Williams
American Federation of Labor Today
Ways and Means Committee
W. C. Hushing
Hushing
American Federation of Labor
Ingalls Resigns as Assistant Secretary of the Navy Aeronautics
President Hoover accepted David S. Ingalls resignation from the post of assistant secretary of the navy for aeronautics. Ingalls, a Republican candidate for Ohio governor, leaves without a successor due to economy retrenchments in the navy.
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Washington
Hoover
David S. Ingalls
Navy
Ingalls
Ohio
Navy Department
Bill to stop rate cutting in intercoastal shipping
Washington June 1 The senate passed a bill to curb rate cutting in intercoastal shipping and sent it to the house. Introduced by Senator Copeland it gives the shipping board power to regulate rates charged by vessels plying between the coasts through the Panama Canal. The bill passed with virtually no debate and without a record vote.
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Washington
Senate
House
Copeland
N. Y
The
Shipping Board
Panama Canal
Fishing season reopens in Georgia streams
Georgia fresh water fishing season reopened today in Atlanta after a six week closure for spawning. The move resumes angling across the state as authorities lift the ban and allow fishing to begin anew.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Lived Fifty Years By The Gun Ends In Death
Lexington North Carolina June 1 Bax ter Shemwell known for a half century as a man who lived by the gun died after a gunfight at a principal thoroughfare. He had fired on J O Boaze and Dr F G Johnson and later died in a hospital fourteen hours after being wounded. His long controversial career included business ventures and gun battles with authorities and rivals. He was wounded in earlier incidents including a Confederate veteran captain and Dr R L Payne case. Boaze fired the shot that harmed Shemwell and later killed him with a rifle fire assisted by Johnson. He had prior legal trouble including self defense pleas and pardons from Governor Kitchen.
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Lexington
N. C
Baxter Shemwell
J. O. Boaze
F. G. Johnson
Shemwell
Booze
Johnson
Adam Sink
Shemwe l
Link
Boaze
C. M. Thompson
R. L. Payne
Phillips
Another Dollar Family Member Dies in Canada
Vancouver reported the death of A. Melville Dollar aged 52, head of the Canadian-American Shipping Company, found in his garage likely from heart disease after a two year illness. His death followed the May 16 passing of his father, Capt. Robert Dollar, in California.
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Vancouver
B. C
Dollar
A. Melville Dollar
Robert Dollar
San Rafael
Cal
Savannah student named Emory's top all round athlete
Harry Lange of Savannah a Savannah sophomore in the medical school is Emory University's best all round athlete. Lange played basketball and baseball this year and was a halfback on the championship senior med football team. He helped fund his education by donating blood and gave a pint during a key game last fall.
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Atlanta
Harry Lange
Savannah
Emory University
Claude Quillian
Lange
Iie
Epps Infant Dies After Auto Accident in Georgia
Athens Georgia June 1 John Edward Epps 11 month old son of Ben T Epps Sr pioneer Georgia aviator died at a local hospital from injuries received when a car driven by his brother Ben T Epps Jr struck him accidentally late yesterday The tragedy occurred in Athens Ga as the family mourns the loss of the young child in the Georgia aviation family.
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Athens
John Edward Epps
Ben T. Epps
Georgia
Ben T. Epps, Jr
Five Adults Die in Brooklyn Gas Self Destruction Pact
In Brooklyn a family of five adults died by own action using illuminating gas. Carlos Del Rio age 55 and his four daughters Vincenzia 27 Josephine 28 Guadilupi 23 and Matilda Munoz 30 natives of Argentina were found in their Prospect Park area apartment. The bodies were discovered shortly after noon. a rubber hose connected gas range to a bedroom suggested the method. The father and two daughters were fully clothed in one bed while the other two lay in night clothes in another bed.
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New York
Brooklyn
Carlos del Rio
Vincenzia
Josephine
Guadilupi
Matilda Munoz
Argentina
Prospect Park
Black Shirts in Atlanta dispersed by police arrests
Police halted four truckloads of American Fascisti Black Shirts heading to the capitol grounds for a rally backing a $5 billion unemployment relief bond issue. Nine people were arrested for city ordinance violations, including organizer H J Gewinner posting bond, as a 2,500 strong crowd dispersed without major incident.
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Atlanta
Capitol Grounds
American Fascisti, Order of the Black Shirts
H. J. Gewinner
Recorder’s Court
Gewinner
David H. Perkins
W. G. Brown
George Batchier
J. M. Powell
J. N. Stinchcomb
Capitol
Four Bandits Hanged In New Orleans Gallows Today
In New Orleans the four bank robbers tied to the 1930 branch heist were executed at Parish Prison. Herman Taylor was first to die at 12:36 p.m., followed by Jacques at 12:10, O Day at 12:56, and Rylich at 1:18 p.m.
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New Orleans
Indictment Against Von Papen Quashed
A 16 year old indictment charging Captain Franz Von Papen with a plot to blow up the Welland Canal in Canada has been quashed. The federal grand jury returned the indictment on April 17, 1916 and the notice was pressed by U S District Attorney George Z Medalie on March 8.
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New York
Franz von Papen
Welland Canal
Canada
George Z. Medalie
von Papen
Washington
Ontario
Definite Issues Mark Early Georgia Governor Race
Georgia observers expect clear campaign lines as nine Democrats seek the governorship. Thomas W. Hardwick and John N. Holder lead in announcing aims, with other contenders including Eugene Talmadge and Abut Nix. Republican talk centers on Arnold for Senate and other hopefuls, while party insiders map positions on roads, taxes, and state reorganization. Hardwick and Holder emphasize ongoing highway work and tax, agriculture, and school support priorities.
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Glenn Ramsey
Associated Press
Atlanta, Ga
Georgia
Thomas W. Hardwick
Hardwick
National Senate
John N. Holder
Holder
Highway Board
Eugene Talmadge
Abut Nix
Arlie D. Tucker
H. B. Edwards
F. B. Summers
Hoke O’kelley
John S. Kelley
Augusta
Ocilla
State House of Representatives
Sylvester
W. J. Crowe
John J. Kelley
Politicians Charged With Spreading Itch In North Carolina
Kinston dispatch reports two Lenoir County farmers blame illness outbreaks on visits by office seekers. R E Koonce of Contentnea cites a tenant outbreak after candidates filled the place. Claude Jones says a baby contracted chicken pox after politicians kissed it.
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Kinston
N. C
Lenoir County
R. E. Koonce
Claude Jones
Koonce
Contentnea
Jones
New Income Tax Schedule Compared in Bill Provisions
Washington June 1 The table compares income tax for a married person with no dependents under present law the house bill and the revised senate bill.
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Washington
Senate
Six Men Hanged in Louisiana for Two Fatal Holdups
New Orleans June 1 six men were executed for two fatal holdups. St Jacques a New Orleans Negro and Herman Taylor George O Day and Donald Rylich Chicago hoodlums were hanged at the Parish prison for the slaying of Raymond Rizzo gro cer and bystander during a branch bank holdup in 1493. Between noon and 1 o'clock Boris Tolett and B L Patterson white men were hanged at Shreveport for the slaying of Charlie Jones in a Pine Island store robbery in November 1931.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
St. Jacques
Herman Taylor
George O'Day
Donald Rylich
Chicago
Raymond Rizzo
Caddo Parish
Boris Tolett
B. L. Patterson
Shreveport
Charlie Jones
Pine Island
Two murderers hanged in Shreveport robbery murder
Harris Tolett and E. L. Patterson, both 30, were executed today in Shreveport for the killing of Pine Island merchant Charlie Jones during a November robbery at his store.
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Shreveport
Harris Tolett
E. L. Patterson
Charlie Jones
Pine Island
Jones
Pension money sought for Confederate veterans
Judge John J. Hunt the commissioner of pensions announced he filed a requisition with Governor Russell for the June payment of 30.00 for each Confederate pensioner. The law requires monthly payments on the first day if funds are available, and Hunt will dispatch the money to the ordinaries for quick distribution.
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Atlanta
John J. Hunt
Russell
Hunt
Higher Bus Fares Protested Before Commission Today
Protests against fare increases between Atlanta and Jonesboro and the Heflin accommodation train’s discontinuation were heard before the police service commission. Central of Georgia Motor Transport led by Tom Cunningham faced opposition from Judy John Bflutcheson and others.
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Atlanta
Po Lie Service Commission
Jonesboro
Heflin
Ala
Central of Georgia Motor Transport Company
Central of
Create In Railroad
Judy John BB. Flutcheson
Superior Court
Tom. Cunninghaan, Jr
Poo. Dtobinson
Savannah
Southern Railroad
Ere
Trestin
Astor Merritt
Douglasville
H. A. Sewell
Temple
O. BE
Fierce
Tallapoosa
Strickland
Haralgyon County
Jr. C. Couch
C. Chandler
Wilcox Appointed Receiver for Watson Estate in Georgia
In Jesup Georgia June a receiver was named for the estate of Mrs Ea Staten Watson of Thomasville amid ongoing litigation before Judge Joseph H Thomas. The estate valued around 400000 originated from the late husband s wealth with bank assets including about 195000 on deposit and the Bank of Thomasville initially named as executor before suspension. Judge Thomas selected E K Wilcox of Valdosta as receiver yesterday.
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Jesup
E. K. Wilcox
Valdosta
Ea Staten Watson
Thomasville
Joseph H. Thomas
Hitler Reconsiders Backing Von Papen Cabinet
Berlin reports Hitler and Nazi leaders drift toward neutrality on a Von Papen cabinet after initially opposing the move. Von Papen, once military attaché in Washington, faces historical charges and a past indictment in New York over alleged conspiratorial activities.
Miss Aiken Announces Other Qualified Candidates
Savannah Ga June 1 by Mrs Stella Akin secretary of the state democratic executive committee announced today that the following additional candidates had qualified for various state races M J Yeomans of Dawson for attorney general Walter C Perkins of Millen for public service commissioner to succeed Albert J Woodruff who also is a candidate J Dowse Bradwell for judge of the Court of Appeals to succeed Judge Plodveerth who is not a candidate for re election J H Sutton for judge of the Court of Appeals for the unexpired term O Jidse R C Bell who was named to the state Supreme Court Jesse S S Wall for secretary of state to succeed Joan Witton who as a candidate for re election George P Handtuon for state treasurer
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James W. Arnold
U. S. Senate
Walter S. George
Georgia
M. O. Dunning
Savannah
W. Carlton Mobley
Forsyth
Mobley
National House
Congressoria
Samuel Rutherford
Stella Akin
State
Democratic Executive Committee
M. J. Yeomans
Dawson
Walter C. Perkins
Millen
Albert J. Woodruff
J. Dowse Bradwell
Court of Appeals
Plodveerth
J. H. Sutton
Cour of Appeals
O. Jidse
R.C. Bell
State Supreme Court
Jesse S.S. Wall
Joan Witton
George P. Handtuon
Revenue accounting consolidation at Southern Ry announced
Cincinnati Ohio June 1 report says Southern Railway will concentrate revenue accounting at Atlanta Georgia improving efficiency on the Cincinnati to New Orleans line. Transfer reduces staff and saves about 250000 dollars annually enabling offset of deficits in 1500000 rental payments on the Cincinnati Southern Railway lease.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Southern Railway
Bo Munsen
New Orleans
Csmailler
Cincinnati Southern Railway
Moody Wins French Singles Quarterfinal in Paris
Mrs. Helen Wills Moody defeated Switzerland’s Collette Payot 6-2 7-5 in the French championships quarterfinals in Auteuil Paris as she pursues a fourth French singles title.
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Auteuil
France
Helen Wills Moody
Mmuile
Collette Payot
Switzerland
Conferees on Tax Bill Rile Will Meet At Once
Congress rushes to close the billion dollar revenue bill to balance the treasury deficit and defend the dollar. House conferees Collier Crisp Rainey Hawley and headway with Senate counterparts Smoot Watson Reed Harrison King set meetings for 9:30 am to finish within the week.
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Washington
Congress
Treasury
Hoover
Treasury Gap
House
Garner
Collier
Mississippi
Crisp
Georgia
Rainey
Illinois
Hawley
Oregon
Massachusetts
Repubicans
Senate
Smoot
Watson
Reed
Harrison
King
Appropriations Committee
Chamber
Senate Finance Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Conference Committee
Garner Forcing House To Dispatch Tax Bill
Speaker Garner said he would push the tax bill to conference with the Senate this afternoon using extraordinary parliamentary steps if needed. Conference will reconcile House and Senate versions of the bill.
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Garner
HOUSE
Washington
Senate
Sales Tax Bill Again Before House
Washington reports that House Democrats aim to revive a general manufacturers sales tax by inserting it into the billion dollar revenue bill, using every possible means to move action. Rep Britten cites a plan to restore the tax as proposed by the Ways and Means Committee and then remove the necessities of life.
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HOUSE
Washington
Senate
Britten
Ways and Means Committee
Rainey
Congress
Chicago
Senate Passes Tax Bill Moves to Formalities
Washington June 14 The hugs ney tax bill bulwark of financial stability for the American nation was passed by the senate and sped to the final formalities to make it law The measure aims to raise 1 Continued on Page Four
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Washington
Senate
Weather Forecast For Southeast States
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday across South Carolina and Georgia. Florida sees partly cloudy skies with local showers Thursday and in the southern region tonight. Alabama mainly fair tonight with Thursday turning partly cloudy. Extreme Northwest Florida conditions not specified.
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Werather
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
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Long Island
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