U.S. Pivots Toward New Peace Move On Disarmament
The United States signals flexibility in balancing trained reserves with overall disarmament aims. France and Japan respond with cautious optimism as preparatory talks hint at a possible naval reduction conference in Washington next year, while the U.S. agrees to accept agreed terms on reserves.
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U.P
United States
Washington
Son
Canter Nee
France
Count Massigli
Massizti
Japan
Gibson
Frank
Naotake Sato
Faw
District academic tests face rain drift with 27 schools
Pupils from Beacon Barnes City Brighton Danville Keota Wellman Washington high schools gathered to take district academic tests. Twenty seven schools entered but muddy roads kept many away. Tests are taken at home schools and sent for correction. Two winners per department will advance to the state contest in Town City.
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Beacon
Barnes City
Brighton
Danville
Keota Wellman
Washington
Town City
Will Resume Probe Into Secretary Mellons Case
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans a hearing tomorrow to decide if Secretary Mellon’s ownership of certain business stocks breaks the law that keeps the secretary of the treasury from direct or indirect involvement in such interests. The inquiry, delayed a week while lawmakers studied the statute, follows a Mellon letter asserting no violation.
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Ris
Mellons
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Mellon
Jinion
Ato
Calls Off Track Meet Due To Wet Field Conditions
The county track meet scheduled for tomorrow was canceled after heavy rains left the athletic field swampy with several inches of water. Coach Freshy and county high schools including Brighton Katona West Chester showed strong interest. Supt Moser noted Keats might still send a group if the field dries.
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Fiela
George Preshwaters
Jay
Brighton Katona
West Chester
W. C. Moser
Keats
Theield
ROY Scouts Award Merit Badges At Bean Feed
Washingtons two Boy Scout troops held a bean feed in the community room of the Y where forty scouts and eight committee members attended. Thirty five merit badges were awarded including one second class, three first class, four Scout, and one Life Scout. Dave Taylos organized the work with Ted Brown taking over Scoutmaster duties for the second troop. Attendees included Carl Keck, Dr W W Bowers, Dr E F Sattman, S A Dickerson, Chir lence Logan, Glen Fidrides, Richard Beclery and Lewis Warren.
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Washington
Dave Taylos
Ted Brown
Harty
Carl Keck
W. W. Bowers
E. F. Sattsman
S.A. Dickerson
Chir Lence Logan
Glen Fidrides
Richard [BeClery
Pnd
Lewis Warren Attented
Hosmer
Glen Eldridge
Richard McCleery
Cla Logan
Tather Bowers
Bil Stewart
Jean Thomas
Don Stutsman
Carl Bevins
Donald Stutsman
Luther Bowes
James Casey
Totwart
Eaders
Leith Soule
Dave Taylor
Hove
Rebels Defeated at Navajoa in Sonora Clash
In Navojoa Sonora Mexican authorities report a major federal victory over rebels. Official accounts say 1000 rebels were killed or wounded while federal troops advance on Navojoa and surrounding areas. Aviators report rebels burned equipment and horses as federal planes strafed positions.
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Sonora
Calles
Nogales
Ariz
UR J. M. Vasquez
Navajos
Mexico City
Theo
Elias Plutarco Cates
Snehlet
Cederals
Joventino Espinosa
Navojoa
Iowa session ends with record bills and river survey plan
The forty-third Iowa General Assembly closed with 1,074 measures introduced and 404 bills sent to the governor. Vetoes and withdrawals trimmed activity while a May 2 meeting will review Mississippi River survey proposals. Scouting awards were presented as members and leaders praised the year’s civic and youth achievements.
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Pes Mol
Iowa
John Hammill
Horace $. Dugan
Pugin
Secretary of State
Board of Control
Dugan
Senate
White House
House
Arbitration Plan Sews Up Smuggling Dispute With Canada
The United States and Canada move to arbitration over the anti liquor treaty interpretation amid a sinking incident near the Louisiana coast involving a Canadian ram. Representatives from both governments prepared to arbitrate the dispute, signaling a shift to a potential world wide maritime law issue.
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Canada
United States
United States Coast Guard
Louisiana
United
County Ministers Will Meet Monday in Washington County
The Washington County Ministers association will meet at the Y on Monday April 29 at 10 a.m. A review of Arnold Lunn's latest biography of John Wesley will precede a discussion. The meeting adjourns at 11 80 for recreation in the gym and pool. Ministers lunch together at 12 o clock. Attendance hoped to be good if roads permit.
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Washington County Ministers Association
Arnold Lunn
John Wesley
River falls at Keokuk amid spring flood fears
Mississippi River levels drop at Keokuk easing levee pressure after spring high water threatened lower river sectors and caused levee breaches nearby. Local observers note gradual decline from prior flood peaks.
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Keokuk
Mississippi
British Airplane Fails to Set New Record
The London air force mission, started yesterday, failed to surpass the Italian record. The mono kB hours and 38 minutes from London to Karachi in a demonstration of long distance flight are noted, with the air ministry reporting the distance at about 4,130 miles and the Italian record still standing.
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London
Maly
Aeh
India
Airs Ministry
Karachta
Legislators’ Expense Claims Total $66 000 in 43rd Assembly
Pines April 26 report shows 45 senators and Lt Governor Arch McFarlane filed expense claims totaling $66 598 72 for the session. Representatives filed $1 46. Only one senator refused to use the expense account, W H Klemme leaving his form blank with a vote stance note.
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State Board
Jis
Anderson
Maxim
B.A. Elliott
Polk County
W. H. Klemme
Senate
Sudden Death Rocked Town As John Stamp Passes
April 26 news from Keota reports the sudden demise of John Stamp of Town City. Stamp died while attending his wife Clara Stamp’s funeral, with services underway for Mrs. Stamp the same day. Local authorities and mourners mourn both losses, details unclear due to damaged text.
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Towa City
Mr. Stamp
Iowa City
Keota Cemetery
Debenture Opposed By Watson In Senate Battle
Washington April 26 In a Senate re introduction the $1.5 billion federal agriculture price fixing bill faced opposition from Sen Watson. House backed President Hoover farm program with 367 to 54 showing strong administration support, while Senate sentiment remained divided. Debenture fight expected to move into the next weeks as Democratsides split and farm bloc coalesces.
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Washington
Senate
Brookhart Republican Law Administration
U.P
House
Brestent Hoover
Hopser
Former Junction Resident Is Dead
Columbus note lists E Westover of Salt Lake City former resident, died at home last week leaving husband, daughter Ruth, sisters Susie McKee and Rel isbaum, and mother Ellen McKee. Also mentions Arthur Rice, former Columbus City resident, died in Logansport Ind with surviving relatives. Cedar Rapids report: Fred L Brown, 67, died from burns after fall from stove.
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Columbus
E. Westover
Salt Lake City
Ruth
Susie McKee
Ellen McKee
Salt Lake
Rel 1Sbaum
Oeden
Utah
John W. McKee
Davenport
Arthur Rice
Columbus City
Logansport
Ind
Albert Chicago
Mrs
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Fred L. Brown
Golden Age Forecast for Farmers Within Next Decade
Dr AB Wands predicts a coming golden age for farmers in ten years citing a transition in agriculture, likened to industrial consolidation. He cites three paths: cooperative marketing, improved production methods, and restricting new land openings, backed by a farm relief bill moving through Congress.
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Washington
AB. Wands
United States Agriculture Department
United Pi
Woods
Wood Brieves
Repnt
Ative Marketing Azenetes
Eds
Women's Club Plans May Party at Fortnightly Wa ton
The Fortnightly Women’s Club of Waton announced May 16 as the date for its annual May party. A dinner will be served at the Methodist church with a program by local talent. Anna Dawson, president, said three officers will coordinate acts and ticket details will follow.
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Waton
Anna Dawson
Dawson
J. A. Porter
CW. Stewart
Amy
M.D. Work
A. J. Griffith
WW Wilson
Maude Hott
M. Stitehey
Ward
Saturday's Five Best Radio Features
United Press summary lists top radio features on Saturday night with networks and times. Includes Goldman's band on WJZ NBC at 7, Damrosch with orchestra on WEAF NBC at 8, WABC CBS network forum at 9, iDrama "FrowFrow" on WJZ NBC at 9, and Pan American Union Concert in Washington DC on WARE CBS at 9 20.
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United Press
WJZ
NBC
Goldman
WEAF
Damrosch and Orchestra
WABC
CBS
National Radio Forum
iDrama
FrowFrow
Ware
Pan-American Union
Washington, D.C
Domyancich Begins Serving Sentence for Life Term
Fort Madison Iowa April 26 George Domyancich who killed D Fulton Rice pleaded guilty and started life imprisonment after hiring an attorney at Centerville Jake Bird a negro began a 40 year sentence for assault on a Council Bluffs couple Bird had been convicted two months earlier and physicians attributed his death to burns rather than heart attack, as both men began their sentences in the state prison.
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Fort Madison
George Domyancich
Centerville
Jake Bird
Council Bluffs
Domyancieh
D. Fulton Rice
Bird
Tornado Toll Rising Across Georgia and South Carolina
Widespread twisters disrupt Georgia and South Carolina towns leaving dozens dead and hundreds injured as lines fail and relief crews rush to devastated centers from Cochran to Metter and Bulloch County. In Ohio a separate storm kills three, injures many, and causes extensive property damage.
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Atlanta
Georgia
South Carolina
Aorgie
Everal
Leo
Chester
Metter
Vicinity
Antioch
Dexter
Ree
Pelzer
Ito
Trike
Spartansburg
Strickant
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Geneva
W. To Anderson
Wellma
Ines
ROY Scouts
Mark Pollowie
Bean
Rio
Mississippi River
John Stamp
Watson
Bill House
Domyancich
Candler
Mulloch
East Contra
He Maron
Statesboro
Bulloch County
W. Hendrix
Cochran
Ohio
Cleveland
Fay
Frank Schultz
Medina
George Hruby
H. Miller
Milelersburg
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