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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1933

Page

3

Washington Talks of Roosevelt MacDonald Trade Debates

The piece surveys Roosevelt and MacDonald discuss trade, debt relief, and tariff access as leaders consider a World Economic Conference plan. It notes opposition in Congress, debates over a one man government vs Congress, and inflation fears shaping policy, with Ickes active in implementing programs.

Washington Roosevelt White House Ramsay MacDonald Great Britain Britain United States McDonald America Roosveelt England India MacDonald Congress Mussolini CIA Ickes

Mystery death at Burr Lake identified as Warren Huntoon

Warren Huntoon, 63, of East Pittsford, was identified by relatives after his body was found frozen upright in Burr Lake Virginia. State's Attorney Crowley labeled the death a probable self inflicted act with a revolver strapped to the wrist and an iron chisel tied to the body.

Rutland Burr Lake Warren Huntoon East Pittsford Jack A. Crowley Huntoon

Ickes to steer Interior as reform aims reshape lands

The article highlights Harold L. Ickes as Interior Secretary shaping a Western focused agency lineup including the General Land Office and National Park Service. It notes his Senate appointment of John Collier as Commissioner of Indian Affairs to serve as an Indian advocate and representative.

Harold L. Ickes Ickes Theodore Roosevelt West Government Hospital For Washington Freedmen’s Society of Friends of the Indian

Baltimore Women Barmaids Stand Quietly Behind The Bar

Women bartenders in Baltimore report little difference in men’s behavior when they serve beer. Owner Mrs. Ann Zavendy says the presence of female staff keeps swearing down, while another unnamed barmaid notes patrons generally come in for a drink without trouble. Barmaids are uncommon in Baltimore.

Baltimore Ann Zavendy

Settlement Reached in Smith Reynolds Estate Case

Plan to pay $2,000,000 to each of the late Zachary Smith Reynolds two children outlines an estate settlement. Anne Cannon Reynolds II of Concord and Z. Smith Reynolds II, posthumous son, would receive shares from an estimated $25,000,000 estate. The arrangement was disclosed in Cabarrus County court as co guardians argued for the daughter's $500,000 trust fund.

Smith Anne Cannon Reynolds II Concord Anne Cannon Z. Smith Reynolds II Libby Holman Reynolds Philadelphia Cabarrus County Superior Court Joseph L. Cannon

Breckenridge Long Named Ambassador to Italy

President Roosevelt appoints Breckenridge Long of Missouri as ambassador to Italy. The report notes Long was a St. Louis attorney and former assistant secretary of state, active in Roosevelt support at the Chicago convention. Also mentions Captain Ernest J. King to head the naval bureau of aeronautics after the Akron disaster.

Washington Roosevelt Breckenridge Long Missouri Italy Ernest J. King Naval Bureau of Aeronautics William A. Moffett Akron Long St. Louis Wilson Senate Chicago King Naval Post Naval Academy Lorain Ohio

Airship Potential Versus Private Funding Debate

A speaker argues the dirigible offers superior military value to airplanes and urges Congress to fund its development. He contends private funds cannot cover the necessary costs and emphasizes national defense needs over individual risks. The speaker predicts airships may become global passenger transport when perfected.

Akron Congress

Army costs too much says Major General Hagood

Major General Johnson Hagood, commanding the Eighth Corps Area, states the Army costs about three hundred million dollars annually under its current setup. He argues for a leaner, more efficient organization and criticizes Washington bureaucrats for unnecessary fat in Army offices.

Johnson Hagood Eighth Corps

Progressive voices and public affairs in America note

The column critiques a large standing army under General Hagood and reflects on American leadership abroad. It highlights Frank Murphy as Detroit’s mayor chosen to govern the Philippines, Congress backing eventual Philippine independence, and concerns about Japan’s potential response. It also praises Ruth Bryan Owen as United States Minister to Denmark and recalls Theodore Roosevelt’s policing era through Inspector Edward Mulrooney, now eyed for head of New York’s State Beer Commission amid beer legalization debates.

United States Hagood Frank Murphy Detroit Philippines Americas Theodore Roosevelt Jr Manila Congress Sam Japan Ruth Bryan Owen Denmark America Europe Hoover Theodore Rooselt New York Edward P. Mulrooney Mulrooney Theodore Roosevelt Police Ed Mulrooney State Beer Commission

No reunion of Vets this year

Petersburg, Va. General Homer Atkinson announces there will be no United Confederate Veterans reunion in 1933 due to financial strain on Southern states. He expects a 1934 meeting as Roosevelt's administration stabilizes.

Petersburg United Confederate Veterans Homer Atkinson South Atkinson Nashville Harry Rene Lee Roosevelt New Orleans

Handmaiden of Crime in Local Cartel Crackdown

Under Ed Mulrooney in charge, crooks and grafters are said to have no chance to slip into dirty work, as authorities tighten control and restore order.

Ed Mulrooney

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