House Sustains Hoover Veto on World War Veterans Bill
The House sustained President Hoover in vetoing the World War Veterans relief bill. A substitute measure to overcome objections was sent for immediate consideration. The 188 to 182 vote fell short of the two thirds needed to override, with Republicans pledging 154 votes. The substitute estimates $50 million for 1931, versus Hoover's $181 million cost. Chairman Johnson led the World War Veterans committee in presenting the substitute.
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Washington
House
Hoover
Longworth
Johnson
House World War Veterans Committee
Hoover vetoes World War Veterans relief bill in message
President Hoover vetoed the World War Veterans relief bill declaring it unjust and of little aid to disabled veterans. He called for a square deal between veterans and warned against wasteful or discriminatory measures as the House prepared to sustain the veto with Republican support.
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Washington
Hoover
House
Serious Disorders Reported in Bolivia Across Dispatches
Arica Chile June 26 The conductor of the international train from La Paz said a grave disturbance occurred in Bolivia's capital Sunday with eighty killed including seventeen students. Arequipa Chile June 26 Travelers said police in La Paz killed 34 at a workers and students meeting. women and children among the dead. Demonstrators carried corpses through the streets as tensions rose and burial feared to trigger more trouble.
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Chile
la Paz
Arequipa
Bolivia
Bolivian government downplays Oruro revolt
A La Paz government communique says the Camacho regiment seized Oruro but downplays the disturbance. Critica reports clashes in La Paz and says ex President Siles seeks refuge in the U S legation. Revolt claimed to reach Cochabamba Oruro Potosi and Santa Cruz as isolation fears grow.
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Critica
la Paz
Bolivia
Siles
U. S
Legation
Cochabamba
Oruro
Potosi
Santa Cruz
Stribling Will Sail for England for July Fight
Macon Georgia June 26 W L Young Stribling will sail for London for his July 28 bout with Phil Scott after a trans Atlantic call with promoter Jeff Dickson The left hand of Stribling remains in a plaster cast but he hopes to use the fist that kayoed Otto Von Porat last week Pa Stribling initially sought a postponement due to the hand condition.
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Macon
W. L. (Young) Stribling
London
Phil Scott
Pa” Stribling
Jeff Dickson
Stribling
Otto von Porat
Chicago
Scott
Vardaman Former Mississippi Governor Dies in Alabama
James Krimball Vardaman former Mississippi governor and U S senator died in Birmingham at age 68 after a five year illness following a nervous collapse. He served in Mississippi legislature 1890 1896 governor 1904 1908 and U S senate 1913 1919. Funeral services planned in Jackson Mississippi. Survived by wife two daughters and a son.
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Birmingham
Ala
James Krimball Vardaman
Mississippi
United States Senate
Vardaman
Senate
Jackson
Miss
Vardaman Life Marked by Turmoil and Defeat in Mississippi
Jackson remembers James K. Vardaman as a volatile Mississippi figure whose rise from governor to U S senator was shaped by conflict with Woodrow Wilson and John Sharp Williams. After World War I era battles, he was ultimately defeated amid sharp partisan feuding and charges of white supremacy.
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Vardaman
Senate
Washington
Gulf
Wilson
Mississippi
Pat Harrison
Mixsissippi
Harrison
Vias Vardaman
Begun Company Sues for 3000000 Damages in Radio Patent Case
A Delaware lawsuit filed May 13 seeks about 3 million in damages against 4 Begun yw Co and others for alleged illegal combinations in radio receiver patents. The petition claims the government and firms conspired to restrain competition and deny adequate distribution and future patent rights.
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Delaware
Jey
Radio Corporation
Grisb y Grunow sues over patent pool and $30 million damages
The Grisby-Grunow Co of Chicago sues RCA GE Westinghouse and others seeking triple damages of 30 million dollars. It charges a vast illegal patent pool violated Sherman anti trust law and forced royalties of 6 million dollars under a tube clause in a license. Attorneys Reed and Reichman represent the complainant. The suit cites court rulings on the clause’s illegality in Delaware.
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Kansas City
Grisby-Grunow Company
Chicago
Radio Corporation of America
General Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
James A. Reed
United States
Missouri
Ernest R. Reichman
United States District Court of Dela
Unemployment Figures From Census For Fourth of Nation
Washington reports 574 647 unemployed in April in areas covering about a quarter of the nation with 29 264 480 people. Arkansas shows 0.4 percent unemployed. Nevada 5 percent. States like Ohio 3.3 percent, Pennsylvania 2 percent, New York 1.9, Massachusetts 3, Illinois 1.6 percent. Seasonal work has risen since April.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Arkansas
Nevada
Lamont
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Massachusetts
Illinois
Chicago
Heat Claims Three Deaths In Macon Area Weather
In Macon Georgia during a seven day heat wave three deaths are attributed to extreme conditions. Hoke Irwin 16 of Dawson was killed by lightning Aubie Cox 16 of Monticello died entangled in mule plow gear while fleeing a hail storm Pete Andrus of Macon died of sunstroke Cassie Atkinson a Black woman was killed by a lightning strike at the Paul Hodge farm in Houston County.
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Hoke Irwin
Dawson
Aubie Cox
Monticello
Pete Andrus
Macon
Cassie Atkinson
Paul Hodge
Houston County
Paving Bids Sought for State Highway Project
The state highway department invites bids for paving a link between Merriferson in Barrow and Winder Jeffer towns with improvements planned from Thomasville to Talgy Road. The project includes bridge work and involves the Barrow Bulloch corridor.
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Barrow
Eyes
Winder-Jeffer
Obituary of Atlanta Business Leader Dennis Merly Dies
A prominent Atlanta businessman died in the city on a June day after a sun-related illness. He was 43, lifelong resident, known for work with a local firm and long association with Atlanta National Bank. Survived by his widow and two siblings.
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Atlanta
Icken
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Benture Farm Debenture Relief Issue Reintroduced
June 26 report notes the farm relief debenture issue revived with Congressman Connally proposing a solution to place the plan in effect. The plan aims to address emergencies by issuing debentures to raise funds and stabilize farm relief efforts.
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Connally
Lingle Deposited Cash Weekly in Chicago Banks
Officials investigate reporter Jake Lingle's murder focusing on regular cash deposits averaging over $1,000 weekly. Bank president William N. Kline testifies deposits ranged from $500 to $800 in cash, separate from checks, after a stock venture with Capt. William Russell collapsed. Authorities seek source of funds post market crash as grand jury readiness follows patrolman testimony and new gun charge convictions of McGurn.
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Jake Lingle
William N. Kline
Lake Shore Trust and Savings Bank
Tribune
William Russell
Chicago Police
Lingle
Capt. Russell
Capt
Russell
Patrick Roche
Trunk contents center of Bethlehem Youngstown merger case
Four steamer trunks and their unknown contents dominate the injunction trial over Bethlehem Steel and Youngstown Sheet and Tube. Attorney Baker defends the merger as above board while Day presses proxy validity and possible misrepresentation by Youngstown directors in the April stock vote. Testimony targets witnesses Campbell and Purnell as pro merger leaders.
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Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company
Newton D. Baker
Luther P. Day
Youngstown Company Auditing Department
Baker
Day
Youngstown Co
J. A. Campbell
Youngstown
Frank Purnell
Youngstown Stockholders
Weather forecast for Southeast states shows scattered thundershowers
South Carolina expects local thunder showers this afternoon or night with Friday partly cloudy skies and a cooler northwest portion. Georgia warns of local thundershowers this afternoon or tonight and Friday partly cloudy with southwest winds. Florida sees partly cloudy conditions with possible thundershowers in the north tonight and Friday. Alabama reports partly cloudy to unsettled conditions with possible showers tonight and Friday, cooler in the north. Extreme Northwest Florida remains partly cloudy tonight and Friday.
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South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Southern Cross to Reach New York After Atlantic Flight
Kingsford Smith and crew of the Southern Cross near New York after a long Atlantic crossing. They flew from Harbor Grace to Roosevelt Field with planned welcomes in New York City and a potential rest before resuming toward San Francisco. Officials invited international diplomats to attend the receptions.
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United States
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Halifax
Harbor Grace
N. F
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N. Y
San Francisco
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Pacific
the Battery
Broadway
City Hall
Charles Kingsford-Smith
Southern Cross
Long Island
Newfoundland
Grover A. Whalen
Ronald Lindsay
Washington
Michael MacWhite
Irish Free State
Nassau County
Death of Harry C. Stutz noted in Indianapolis
Indianapolis report states Harry C. Stutz, famed automobile designer and founder of the Stutz company, died at 53 from complications after an appendectomy. He had moved from Orlando to Indianapolis five years ago. Funeral services planned for Saturday. Survivors include his two daughters, widow, and former wife.
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Harry C. Stutz
Stutz
Orlando
Fila
Clara Dietz
Dayton, O
Blanche Miller
William S. Horn
Grafton Mayor Bans Shorts After Camp Visit
Nine girls in shorts parade through Grafton’s Main Street drawing crowds, prompting Mayor Charley King to intervene. He orders the group back to camp and warns they must wear more clothing if they return, noting shorts are acceptable at Marshall College or resorts only.
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W. Va
Charley King
Main
King
Marshall College
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