Graft Trials Continue as Atlanta City Clerk Resigns
In Atlanta the public focus shifts to new graft trials after the resignation of City Clerk Walter Taylor. Eight indictments were read. Councilman William E Saunders and Alderman J E Turner face possible juries for bribery and larceny. Taylor's 19 year tenure ends with a 30 day leave and audit of records requested.
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Dickinson Wins Iowa Primary for U S Senate
Des Moines June 3 Congressman L J Dickinson led in the Republican senatorial race with a tariff pledge. Hammill conceded defeat by telegram. Senator Steck was unopposed on the Democratic side for the November ballot. With two thirds of precincts in Dickinson had 133 886 votes to Hammill 77 045 from 1651 of 2433 precincts.
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New Veterans Law Enacted Over President Hoover Veto
Washington D C June 3 A new law paying pensions to Span ish American War veterans passed despite President Hoover vetoes. Senate 61 18 House 298 14. Democrats opposed, administration dependables split. Law expands disability pensions and sets service and need criteria.
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Absecon Chief of Police Shot During Intruder Raid
Chief of Police William M. Schoefflin, 41, was accidentally shot and killed in Absecon New Jersey while investigating a disorderly house. George Howard Much, 31, of Ventnor was arrested on charges of the shooting, with three others held as witnesses. Much said he fired after seeing a man in civilian clothes at the door.
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King George Celebrates Sixty Fifth Birthday Quietly
London reports King George marks his sixty fifth birthday with a quiet Buckingham Palace observance. The Prince of Wales led the royal salute at the trooping of the colors while Duke of Connaught watched from a balcony above the horse guards parade.
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British Approval of London Naval Treaty Nears Final
London June 3 The London naval treaty moved toward final British approval after a Conservative motion to delay was defeated 282 to 201 in the House of Commons Liberals backed the government. Stanley Baldwin urged a board review while Ramsay MacDonald said Western powers show unity. Winston Churchill called the treaty inferior and warned Britain’s defenseless position under the pact.
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Civil Disobedience Campaign Expanded in Bombay India
In Bombay today the war council of the Indian Nationalist movement ordered picketing of all British goods shops and liquor shops. Five hundred Bombay women picketed cloth shops to launch the campaign, defying Irwin’s ordinances. Nationalists aim to fill jails with prisoners while authorities ponder martial law within weeks if protests persist.
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Man Charged With Defacing Stone Mountain
Decatur Ga June 3 Evidence gathered by DeKalb county authorities was ready for presentation today to a grand jury considering charges against Will Tuggle who is accused of defacing Stone Mountain by pouring water colored with red liquor over the figure of General Lee A coroner s jury recommended that the grand jury now in session investigate the slaying of John G Williamson on April 24 but thus far no indictments have been returned Williamson was slain by Mrs Harry H Bell It was alleged when he entered the bedroom of her home
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Harry H. Bell
Economic Conference Continues Sessions in Atlanta Today
The southern economic conference with about 50 representatives from ten states held a breakfast session in Atlanta. Hugh McRae of Wilmington opened the meeting and urged a permanent regional organization to pursue remedial measures for the entire southeast. Prof Hobbs of UNC argued solving farm tenancy would advance rural economic issues.
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Wilmington
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Weather Forecast for Thomasville Georgia June 3 1980
The U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau report for Thomasville Georgia forecasts fair tonight and partly cloudy Wednesday. Observation notes show 8 a m temperatures 60s with rainfall totals 0.02 inches in the last 24 hours and 0.25 inches since January 1.
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Department OF Agriculture Weather Bureau
Thomasville
Republican Governor nomination race highlighted by Turner lead
Dan W. Turner of Cornin led the Republican gubernatorial race with a strong total of 26 605 votes, while Ed Smith and Otto Lange trailed for secretary of state and chain store opponent roles. W. O. Payne, veteran editor, received 8 406 votes, with the remaining candidates closing gaps.
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