Ancient graves reveal grain remains in German excavation
In Schmiertau Germany government district Flatow 88 prehistoric graves were uncovered with varied contents including kernels of a grain allied to wheat. The graves date about 4000 years and the most important finds were sent to the Schneide mank museum. Mrs William A Baars of Elkader Iowa lost a gold ring in 1909 on her farm the ring was found intact.
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Tariff Truce Urged At Global Economic Talks
Officials pressed for a tariff truce as London talks loom with Argentina and Canada joining the United States in shaping trade policy. Dr. Thomas A. Le Breton arrives to join talks, while Morgenthau Sr. will head the U S delegation on wheat control in Geneva. Argentina seeks tariff pacts to expand chilled meat casein and flaxseed markets.
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London
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Canada
United States
Henry Morgenthau, Sr
Turkey
Geneva
Australia
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Farm Board
Wallace Sets Goals for Farm Relief Program
Secretary Wallace outlined three aims to speed farm relief, stressing local control and a non-partisan approach. He asked governors to form five member advisory committees including a farmer, and proposed state extension directors as state administrators in most cases. He also urged removing the cost of production amendment and discussed appointing George N. Peek as chief administrator.
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Wallace
Extension Service
George N. Peek
Moline
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Big Bankers To Be Called For Testimony
The Senate Banking Committee announced plans to summon prominent bankers including J. P. Morgan for the opening of an inquiry into private banking, tentatively set for May 23. The session will investigate Morgan and Co and other firms, echoing memories of the Pujo investigation.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
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J. P. Morgan and Co
Fletcher
Ferdinand Pecora
Pecora
Morgan
Rhode Island Votes to Repeal Dry Statute in Referendum
Rhode Island voters backed repeal of the prohibition amendment by 150 244 to 20 874 and chose 31 delegates pledged for repeal to meet May 8. The state approved a 3 million dollar unemployment relief bond and most cities joined rural areas in the wet majority. Hopkinton was the only dry town.
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R. I
Rhode Island
Wisconsin
Michigan
Hopkinton
Norfolk Training Station Curtailed
Secretary Swanson announced a severe curtailment of activities at the Navy four training stations in Great Lakes Norfolk Newport and San Diego as economies take effect. Re-enlistments run at 94 per 100 men, reducing the need for full station operations.
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Washington
Swanson
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Great Lakes
Illinois
Norfolk
Virginia
Newport
Rhode Island
San Diego
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Hitler Defies Opponents in May Day Berlin Rally
In Berlin a May Day rally drew 1.5 million supporters as Adolf Hitler denounced foreign foes and outlined an eight point program. He pledged perseverance against secession and outlined policies to boost self confidence, labor, industry, agriculture, and employment.
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Berlin
Hitler
Germany
Warburg Nominated as Under-Secretary of the Treasury
May Join Treasury James P Warburg a New York financier is offered the post of under secretary of the treasury He is unofficial adviser to President Roosevelt on monetary questions guiding the coming world economic conference He is son of Paul Warburg former Federal Reserve governor in the Wilson administration
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Warburg
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Federal Reserve Board
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Four Burned To Death In Moose River Fire
A small frame dwelling on Moose river near Rockwood Maine burned killing Mrs Evelyn Burke Mrs Fred Burke and two of Freds children. A third child was severely injured when tossed from a window and Joe Burke was badly burned.
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Associated Press
Rockwood
Moose River
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Fred Burke
Stephen
Joe Burke
Fred
Warning by Fire Chief on Apple Fete traffic controls
Fire Chief Lee Barr warns residents during the Winchester Apple Fete. Do not park in alleys or streets blocking traffic or near fire plugs. Public cooperation is needed to keep routes open for firefighting. Special hose lines would be laid at downtown hydrants for emergency use Tuesday night.
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Lee Barr
Barr
Another Slump In Dollar Keeps Stocks In Fever
New York May 1 The weaker dollar kept stock markets in fever with prices reaching new highs since 1931 on Moody's index and price averages. British pound rose near 4 dollars, while trading volume hit 6.04 million shares as profit taking capped further gains. Wheat rallied then faded, cotton closed near intraday highs with July at 41.35.
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London
Wall Street
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Chicago
Princesses Visit Caverns for Apple Blossom Festival Photos
Princesses visiting Winchester for the Apple Blossom Festival will tour Shenandoah Caverns tomorrow night. They will have pictures taken at the Diamond Cascade, capturing the royal visit.
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Strasburg
Winchester
Shenandoah Caverns
Skull of Huge Dinosaur Added to USD Museum
The skull of a dinosaur found in the Black Hills was added to University of South Dakota museum specialties. Proportions suggest the animal reached about 80 feet in length and 10 feet in height.
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Black Hills
University of South Dakota
Indiana Supreme Court Declares Beer Control Law Unconstitutional
Judge Frank P. Baker of Marion Criminal Court in Indianapolis rules the Hoosier beer control statute creates a monopoly and restrains trade. The decision threatens refunds of nearly $800,000 in beer licenses and criticizes legislative attempts to control beer purchases as parallels to Capone era Chicago gun limits.
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Frank P. Baker
Marion Criminal Court
Indianapolis
Indiana
al Capone
Chicago
Personal crisis reports As He Reaches Hospital
Charles S Higgins 60 of Moorestown New Jersey shot and killed himself outside Easton Hospital after visiting friend William F Jump of Cordova. Higgins, a post office employee, had been in ill health for some time.
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Charles S. Higgins
Moorestown
N. J
Cordova
Easton Hospital
Jump
Higgins
Post Office
Reading Fine Print Aids Eye Policy Testing
Fresh Air From Hose Truck describes giving firemen masks pumped with fresh air from hoses to allow entering burning buildings without smoke inhalation.
Sergeant's Sale Public Auction Notice in Winchester
Distress warrant sale at the Court House Winchester Virginia on Saturday May 6 1933 at 10 am includes 3 book cases 1 Remington typewriter 1 large desk 1 small desk chairs 4 drawer steel cabinet and more Terms cash LEE BARR City Sergeant
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Winchester
Lee Barr
French Premier Herriot Feted by U S Senate Delegation
In Washington Edouard Herriot former French premier and emissary to White House economic talks is pictured with Senator Joseph Robinson Democratic leader in the Senate at a luncheon in Herriot's honor hosted by Democratic members of the chamber.
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France
White House
Washington
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Robinson
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Senate
Declining Trades in England Across Vocations
Declining trades in England include pawn broking money lending and domestic service for men. Cabinet members serve at the pleasure of the president or until their successors are appointed and approved.
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