Sweeping Naval Probe Targets Sugar Shortage Fears
Witness Claud Spreckles testifies before the Senate Sugar Committee alleging the Hoover administration manipulated imports to favor American refiners. He claims the American Sugar Refining Company controls most U S output and that Hawaiian plantations were steered to support sugar supplies amid famine fears. The testimony names George M Rolph and accuses officials of interlocking interests, with calls for a nationwide inquiry into sugar policy and price controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Sugar Red Company
George M. Rolph
San Francisco
Murky Probe Into Murder Reaches The Midwest
Fragmented text portrays a murder inquiry spilling from international circles into the Midwest. Reports mention a missing woman, Emma Beyer, a car carving found at a derelict home, and German agents suspected in the case. Authorities, including the director general, pursue leads and a key suspect, with trials and investigations expanding across regions.
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Pitulueen
Bag
Emma
Beyer
Maddie West
Beyers
Geruain
Guternment
Westin House
Rurte
Wweath | Tale Nierune
Jing
Theos
Reyer
IMTAE
Righeny Offteits
Imate i the
Aon
Dhe Corwen
Traperiay
Rintway Examun
Tore Mresig i
Sonmavine Gertreies
Surmien
Nina Sever
Htm Amstenre
Ponrationa
Begin Mailing Questionnaires to Registered Men Saturday
United Press reports that the U S Army plans voluntary civilian questionnaires to registrants. The process seeks to identify eligible men for military service, with results determining placement in future roles and potential exemptions. The broad scope includes medical and social factors, and the plan anticipates advisory input from local communities.
Admirals and Sec Daniels to Be Gall ed for
Washington reports a sweeping inquiry into naval affairs as the House Naval Committee votes to pursue a comprehensive investigation of the Navy Department, its crews, and wartime administration. The probe will cover shipbuilding, supply chains, and current cabinet control amid heightened wartime tension.
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Prvsg
Washington
Deni
House ‘Naval
Naval
Sevreracy Daaieta
UE Aeulve
Sereh Bern
Nywunter
Eoak
Wilemar Ulin
Etheleney
Navn
Amsterdam Says Britain Started Peace Moves Not Germany
Article reports Britain's Foreign Minister and British government initiating peace efforts amid German tension. It notes German stance shifting and inquiries into potential diplomatic mediation, referencing parliamentary and international responses and ongoing negotiations in late 1930s.
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Amsterdam
Britain
Germany
Ress
Tvitein
Gurmane
Pearu Teches
Aelfour
Des Baie
Hanneth
Bowie Law
Mareovet
eMbigtaneas
Death Follows Sheffield Fire Tragedy
Fragmented OCR describes a blaze at a boarding house near Sheffield Portetole yesterday morning. Firefighters battled smoke as two men perished. a brother reportedly escaped as flames trapped another resident. The incident prompted official notes and inquiries into the blaze and safety measures.
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Sheffield
Aiea
Esover
Megniaies
Susuliel
Nisbim
Ore Forest Chemical Gang
Werensk
Jusare
Imi
Hove
Russian General Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances
Conflicting reports say a Russian army commander died by his own hand during tensions surrounding the Rinwun Geroan armistice talks. Details remain unclear as investigators probe a German venue incident and timing prior to the anticipated meeting.
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Eure
Scravcieg
Germany
London and Paris Reports Paraphrase Abridged
Fragmentary text from London and Paris reports includes garbled names and stray phrases. The readable parts reference reporters and foreign news items but lack coherent events, dates, or clear outcomes.
American Flyer Defeats Enemy but Loss of Life in First Air Fight
Lieutenant Benjamin Walcott of Washington DC is killed in the first air combat after his American Flyer aircraft downs an enemy Teuton plane. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Charles D Walcott. The action occurred somewhere during the frame of the engagement.
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Washington
Herber Tionvar
Claas Spreetien
Senate Sugar
Suvce
Sares
Reiners
Eerie Sugar Co
Sugar
Inter
Uuan
Ajucroun
Hava
Siguri
Eunar
Benjamin Walcott
Charles D. Walcott
DD. C
Teuton
Congressmen Welcome New Warren Veterans Pension Bills
In Washington on Wednesday a new Warren veteran pension measure was introduced by a newly seated congressman. The member has joined key committees and named fellow Warren residents as supporters, signaling early backing for veteran pension legislation.
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Ington
Bate
Washington
Flee Fiat Brat ‘Witte
Pester
Faye Wate
Private
Peuatem Millsackine Increweay
Tr Teymaam Geming Nf
Pine Grove Townantp and
Riney C. Crochet
Warren
Nee
Escaped Americans in London Press Pictures
A garbled report notes escaped American soldiers and Marines photographed in London amid World War I coverage. It mentions Privates and Lieutenants, captures near Cambrai, wounded soldiers, and Allied units under German pressure, highlighting press images of the events.
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Claus Spreckles
Senate Sugar Coal Investigation Committee
Plamex Hoover
Food
Sweeta
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Middle West
Dia United Press
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Eogisheed
Ion
Vale
Sao
Leo Alien
Talleg
Iu Aben Lee
Eam Nat Lanteattie
Etalon
Ivor Arate
Ubalied
Berson
United States
Ig Fae
Mintarry
Witout
Tay Mar
Toesie
Paroue
Sears
Wadelpeuty
Wecessars
Ivanemivetom
Uae
Neressay
Theale
UOT Reconrare
Sesisang
Asc
Cat'ayivveh
Igeicultura
Mariser
Apenas
Steawae Neetxeare-Apticultural Enterprise
Neesesart Pote
Anagine, Controlling
Iussenne
Emerepelse
SEC
Daniels
London
Teuton Empire
Kaiser
House of Representatives
Naval Committee
Coalition
Mig
Graxier
Wilson
Phil
Sundauved
Amon
Hen
Bern
Getty
Rive
Natal
Bendane
Klee
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Geenuin
Bonar Law
Bettis
Mennel
Erumia
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West Front
London Times
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Grei Jhniger
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Lejon
West
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Kerensky
London and Paris
Obon
Lee
Tulay
Taday
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Sania
Sannenn
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Sinnktholng
Aidan Enienein
Geran Eisilius Sinatra
Prouanian Femepaner
Arenmding
Haneronda dl Satan
Cartan
Smithsonian Tnalicute
Aareld Wright
American Aviation Service
Boeth
Watcott
Waicott
Warhington
Moore
Oregon
Siasnington
Doe
Denjamin Watcac
Walcott
Smlthonium
Imani
Princeton University
Cambrai
Na Yonald
Shigean
Seléac Aml
Cageda
Lonton
Wlaer
Beate
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