Calif. flood horror widens with 200 bodies counted
Scene of the California flood disaster reveals a mass death toll with over 200 bodies in temporary morgues near the valley. Dam failure blamed on water pressure. investigation to assess maintenance and construction negligence. Emergency scenes show canyon devastation and numerous escapes. reports of a girl clinging to a plank before reaching safety.
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Hoover debate in Congress shapes GOP nomination
Washington observers note that Hoover’s bid faces unusual hurdles as congressmen, not primaries, largely determine delegate support. Charles Brand of Ohio, read from an advance speech attacking Hoover, while Burton of Ohio rebutted, emphasizing farmer welfare and wartime policies amid a mixed reception in the House.
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Senate actions shift through key fiscal, defense, and trade bills
Congress Today reports calendar items and committee actions. The Senate tackles calendar bills as committees pursue teapot anti monopoly and cotton investigations. Foreign relations holds executive session while naval buildings spending debates progress. Agricultural and merchant marine panels press farm relief and shipping hearings. Foreign affairs backs Burton arms export limits pending congressional consent.
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Seattle's Woman Mayor Loses Out to Frank Edwards
Bertha Landes, Seattle's first woman mayor, is defeated by Frank Edwards in a high turnout race. Edwards secures a 19,000 vote majority as nearly 100,000 voters participate, setting a city record. Edwards campaigned on a platform noting a man could satisfactorily fill the mayoralty.
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UPI
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United States
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DIL BOND INQUIRY GOES TO CHICAGO MEETING
Washington report on the Teapot Dome inquiry shows the Continental Trading company bonds topic moving to Chicago for the next meeting set for 10:50 tomorrow. Witness A. Leonard testified he knew nothing of Sinclair liberty bonds sent to Upham by Will Hays. Senator Bratton will be unable to accompany Chairman Nye. Senator Norbeck will go in his place.
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New Mexico
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South Dakota
Lewis Resigns as Commerce Counsel
Des Moines March 14 Dwight W Lewis state commerce counsel resigned today effective April 1 to become vice president in charge of public relations for the United Public Service Company Chicago. His successor as commerce counsel will not be named for a few days.
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United Public Service Company
Chicago
Ten Years Ago Return of a Navy Sailor to Town
Glenn Beers, attorney, recalls returning from the overseas fleet after World War II. He was among the first 20 from his ship released from active duty and headed home to New York. His younger brother, a boy of 12, greeted him with groceries flying in all directions as they embraced at the station.
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Glenn Beers
New York
Death Toll Lists Duped by Duplicates in Flood Weeks
Authorities recount the Santa Clara river valley catastrophe with 248 known dead in Santa Paula and Newhall as flood debris prompts morgues in halls and halls of worship to hold victims. Officials admit errors from duplicate lists and broken communications, with total deaths possibly reaching 400 and morgue sites spreading across towns like Oxnard Fillmore Piru Santa Paula Saticoy Moorpark.
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Reward posted for slayer of Mrs. Martha Smith in Rising Sun
Des Moines reports a $1,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the killer of 62 year old Martha Smith of Rising Sun Iowa. Warrants name Dewey White of Fort Snelling Minnesota as a suspect after the victim was beaten with a revolver and the house set on fire.
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Eastman Escapes Injury on Train Fire From Luxor
Cairo dispatch reports George Eastman of Rochester aged 13 escaping serious harm after a fire on a premier sleeping car of a train taking Americans from Luxor to a ship, his belongings lost and he dressed in pajama jacket and one shoe. Fire spread before stop.
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Courier home delivery by 3 30 o'clock promise
The notice states home delivery by 3 30 and offers a reprint if not received by that time. If the carrier errs or other causes prevent receipt, readers should phone 4190 and a copy will be sent. Calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Short Interviews With Home Folks
Wead Hillman of 148 Prospect avenue spoke during a Bayard visit about Black Hawk county being a dairy center. He recounted Lt. and a veterinarian visiting A P Battles farm seeking eight to ten Guernsey calves and a plan to form a boys calf club with calves not over seven months old.
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Mandell McLarnin Fight Set For May Seventeenth at Polo Grounds
Mandell McLarnin will fight for the world lightweight title in a 15 round bout at the Polo Grounds on May 17. Promoted by Tex Rickard, the match pairs world champion Mandell with Jimmy McLarnin, a rising challenger from the Pacific coast, in New York. The bout was signed this afternoon amid earlier notes from Iowa City and Ta.
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Elected Secretary of Credit Men Group at Waterloo
The Watering Credit Men's Association met this noon to elect LB Jordan as secretary after Ray Cale resigned. G I Bondurant was named president as the group expands to 143 members. The meeting was held at Black's tearoom, with plans announced for weekly sessions and ongoing membership drives involving wholesalers and robbers of Waterloo. France considers payment terms on the French war debt to the United States as Paris reports a 39 million dollar payment decision slated for next week.
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Mayors Losers in Three Elections
In Des Moines and three Iowa cities, comeback candidates led unofficial returns. John MacVicar edged Mayor Fred Hunter by about five thousand votes in Des Moines. J F Wall topped W G Loftus in Cedar Rapids, T G Huff led Stewart Gilman in Sioux City, and E G Marquardt polled more than Thomas Smith of Burlington as both advanced to the March 26 regular election. Four other candidates ran in TRCG.
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Fred Hunter
J. F. Wall
Cedar Rapids
W.G. Loftus
T. G. Huff
Stewart Gilman
Sioux City
E.G. Marquardt
Thomas Smith
Burlington
Lowden Slander Suit Delayed by Absent Attorney
In Anamosa Iowa on March 14 the continuation of the Lowden case stalled as one Mowry attorney was summoned to Des Moines. A jury of six men and six women was chosen to hear the $50,000 slander action against Henry Mowry, former Lowden mayor. The first trial yielded a $40,000 verdict, later reversed on appeal by the Supreme Court.
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Five Drown When Fog Blinds Driver in Pa
Five persons drowned when a driver blinded by dense fog plunged an automobile into the shallow waters of Hekendauqua creek near Alentown Pennsylvania. Victims include the driver and four others, with names reported as Frank Me and daughter, Mike Valle, and Mrs. Frank Ecker. The accident occurred in worsening visibility today.
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Polish Count Accepts Arbitration Post for Andean Dispute
Former foreign minister Countski has accepted the arbitration post for the Peru Chile fort al dispute offered by Secretary Kellogg. He will sponsor for the United States policy moves announced today.
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United States
Suit In Recess In Ouster Case At Knox County
The ouster suit against Homer B. Clark and Peter Tyseling county supervisors is in recess until Thursday after the district court adjourned to allow one attorney to appear. Arguments are about half completed.
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