Talmadge Grants Clemency Reducing Harvey Sentence by Century
Notorious Georgia convict Leland Harvey could be released next April after Governor Talmadge grants clemency. Harvey, who served 105 years for burglary, faces freedom with a chance to make good as there was no opposition at the clemency hearing.
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Georgia Governor Grants Clemency Reducing Harvey Sentences
Governor Talmadge cut 100 years from Leland Harvey's prison terms amid a clemency hearing. He lowered Bibb county robbery sentences and said the plan would allow release in April next year. Support came from Macon officials and prison leaders, noting Harvey’s escape history and reform potential.
Britain Proposes Revised Security Clauses at Disarmament Talks
Geneva May 24 Britain at the disarmament conference introduced revised security clauses inspired by Roosevelt. They allow non members such as the United States or Russia to join general consultation after a Breach of the Briand Kellogg pact or League of Nations. The aims are to exchange views to preserve peace, use diplomatic offices to restore peace, and assign responsibility if peace cannot be restored.
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Clemency Plea of Harvey Heard by Governor in Atlanta
Leland Harvey seeks clemency from Governor Talmadge for a 105 year sentence from a pattern of robberies and escapes. He has spent 17 months in a death cell at Milledgeville prison farm and argues a period with a visible end would keep him from breaking out. Attorneys McClellan and Fausett lead the case with support from Strozier and local officials.
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Nix Declines to Enter Race for Tenth District
Athens Ga May 24 Abit Nix 1932 governor candidate announced he would not run for congress in the tenth district to fill the late Cc H Brand. He said he was urged by district friends and many others across Georgia to remain out of the race for any office that would keep him from the state at this time.
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Woodin Named Among Preferred Buyers in Senate Probe
Washington May 24 William H Woodin then secretary of the treasury was listed to the senate committee investigating J P Morgan and Company as one of two favored buyers allowed to purchase stocks under a special arrangement.
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Nazi Revolution Draws Mass Support Across Germany
Berlin May 24 The sweep of the Nazi revolution continues to win adherents as prominent figures like Prentiz Werner Kuenechtal and Oscar Maretzky join the party. Goebbels insists the change is a thorough, ongoing renovation of public life, with three stages completed and a unified direction now in place.
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No Extraordinary Session On Beer Says Talmadge Georgia
Governor Talmadge announces no extra session will be called to act on beer or other liquor issues. He urges handling the liquor question in the next election, cites highway bloc opposition, and notes suspension of motor vehicle taxes saved Georgia money while avoiding a new session.
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Mooney Trial Ends In Acquittal on Dormant Charge
In San Francisco Hall of Justice Judge Louis Ward directs a six by six jury to acquit Thomas J. Mooney on a long-dormant murder indictment tied to the 1916 Preparedness Day parade bombing. Mooney remains serving a life term for the same crimes and seeks a pardon.
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Mitchell Sought Tax Avoidance With Stock Claims
New York May 24 testimony shows former National City Bank chair Charles J. Mitchell after selling stock to Mrs Mitchell to record a loss aimed at dodging 1929 income tax. He later claimed on National City Company stock to avoid further losses while on trial for evading taxes.
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Mooney Faces New Trial As Jury Panel Chosen
In a Newark courtroom Judge Louis Ward questions a fresh venire after the first panel failed to complete the jury for Mooney the former bomb suspect who was branded as a murderer 17 years ago. The new panel includes seven women and four men as attorneys continue to select the jury for the contested retrial.
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New York Votes for Repeal by Twelve to One
Albany reports a sweeping statewide repeal vote with 1,478,607 for and 120,142 against as 5,930 of 8,837 districts counted. New York City favored repeal about 41 to 1, while rural counties mostly backed repeal, including Allegany and Tioga. Delegates pledged to repeal will meet June 27 to formalize New York joining other repealing states.
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Morgan Probe Crowds Out Most Of Work Of The Congress
The Morgan hearing dominates Senate activity as Roosevelt’s emergency program nears full speed while impeachment proceedings against Judge Harold Louderback proceed in California. The Akron disaster inquiry continues with Commander Wiley on the stand as defense accuses “four disgruntled attorneys” of driving charges.
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Morgan Bank Secrets Highlight Senate Probe
A Senate investigation reveals a list of Morgan clients including Woodin and McAdoo in a record of Allegheny stock sales. Ferdinand Pecora questions Morgan about taxes, loans, and private banking relations as George Whitney details loans to Charles E. Mitchell and others.
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Weather for Southeast States Fair Nights and Thursday
A forecast notes generally fair weather tonight and Thursday for East South Carolina Georgia and Florida plus Alabama and extreme Northwest Florida. No significant storms expected with mild to moderate temperatures across the region.
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