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November 9, 1936
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Floyd J. Calvin, president of Calvin's Newspaper Service in New York, demands that the Republican National Committee trace a $125 payment listed in their expenses report for 'Press Service' on September 21, 1936, claiming no knowledge of it. Confirmed by House Clerk South Trimble.
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Calvin Demands Republicans Trace $125 Check
NEW YORK —(C)— Following receipt of a letter from South Trimble, Clerk of The House of Representatives, confirming the newspaper reports that the Republican National Committee filed a report of expenses listing “Floyd J. Calvin, New York, N. Y. $125 for Press Service.” Floyd J. Calvin, president and editor of Calvin's Newspaper Service addressed Goodspeed, treasurer, the Republican National Committee, 41 East 42nd Street, New York, N. Y.:
“Dear Sir:
“I am advised by Mr. South Trimble, Clerk of the House of Representatives, that your committee has filed a report with him showing payment to me on September 21, 1936, the sum of $125 for Press Service.
“I know absolutely nothing of such a payment, and request that you trace the check or the payment and advise me of your findings at once.”
NEW YORK —(C)— Following receipt of a letter from South Trimble, Clerk of The House of Representatives, confirming the newspaper reports that the Republican National Committee filed a report of expenses listing “Floyd J. Calvin, New York, N. Y. $125 for Press Service.” Floyd J. Calvin, president and editor of Calvin's Newspaper Service addressed Goodspeed, treasurer, the Republican National Committee, 41 East 42nd Street, New York, N. Y.:
“Dear Sir:
“I am advised by Mr. South Trimble, Clerk of the House of Representatives, that your committee has filed a report with him showing payment to me on September 21, 1936, the sum of $125 for Press Service.
“I know absolutely nothing of such a payment, and request that you trace the check or the payment and advise me of your findings at once.”
What sub-type of article is it?
Mystery
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Republican National Committee
Payment Trace
Press Service
Financial Discrepancy
What entities or persons were involved?
Floyd J. Calvin
South Trimble
Goodspeed
Where did it happen?
New York, N. Y.
Story Details
Key Persons
Floyd J. Calvin
South Trimble
Goodspeed
Location
New York, N. Y.
Event Date
September 21, 1936
Story Details
Floyd J. Calvin receives confirmation from House Clerk South Trimble of a $125 payment from the Republican National Committee for press services, which he denies knowledge of, and demands the treasurer trace the check.