Havana Chauffeur Attacked by Rowdies Near Spanish Consul
Havana June 5. Three men in a car beat Justo Perna 35 a chauffeur for the Spanish consul seriously injuring him as he waited for the consul wife. Police shot at the assailants who fled. Jose Huesca a Cuban was captured by guards at the U S embassy three blocks from the scene. Authorities tighten protection for foreigners after attacks on diplomats and embassies.
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Havana
Jay
Justo Perna
Perna
H. Freeman Matthews
Charles Taylor
Cuba
Rafael Lopez Santonja
Jose Huesca
United States
Houston preacher defends strikers at union meeting
The Rev. William States Jacobs of Houston defended strikers at the national convention of the International Association of Oil Field, Gas Well and Refinery Workers in Fort Worth. He argued that a strike is a real job and criticized ministers for not supporting labor. He said strikes reflect growth pains of the New Deal and urged ministers to back workers.
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Fort Worth
U.P
William States Jacobs
Houston
International Association of Oil Field
Pittsburgh
New York
Mr. Jacobs
Japan bids farewell to war hero Admiral Togo
Tens of thousands queue at Hibika Park as Admiral Marquis Heihachiro Togo is honored after dying May 30. About 250000 pass by the casket before a cortège carries the body to Tama Cemetery. Five foreign nations send range of commanders and sailors for the farewell salute.
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Tokyo
Japan
Heihachiro Togo
Hibika Park
Tama
Emperor Taisho
Hirohito
Fujiyama
United States
West Texas Baptists Plan Large District 8 Meeting
Ollie Webb vice president of Texas and Pacific Railway Company will speak at a Baptist Laymen’s meeting in Lamesa as District 8 associations assemble for what is expected to be a major regional gathering. The program centers on “The Layman and his Relation to God.”
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Ollie Webb
Texas and Pacific Railway Company
New Orleans
West Texas
Wallace Hearing Attacks on Agriculture Plan Sparks Wyoming Convention
At the Wyoming Stock Growers Association session in Douglas Henry Wallace faced sharp criticism of his department. Whitaker’s address accused the farm program of being impractical and harmful, with Rexford Tugwell labeled a communist-influenced brain truster. Also noted were-ta Wil Murray. The note mentions Walter Mayes en route from Washington with Mrs. Mayes and a Tower Bridge cleaning in London.
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Douglas
Wyo
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry Wallace
Wyoming Stock Growers Association
J. Elmer Frock
Association
Donald R. Whitaker
Whitaker
Wallace
Department of Agriculture
Walter W. Mayes
Curry County
N. M
Democratic Central Committee
Amarillo
Washington, D. C
Riots in Roubaix injure hundreds as anti Fascist clashes erupt
In Roubaix a four hour anti Fascist riot wounded about 100 people after hundreds attacked a political meeting. Police charged mounted officers to break up the disturbance amid continued right left extremist confrontations across France following earlier Paris riots.
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Roubaix
France
Paris
United Front
Phillippe Henriot
Stavisky
Believe Convicts Buried Boy Alive in West Virginia
In Philippi West Virginia state police advanced a theory that 15 year old Dale Janes was buried alive after learning of crimes by two suspects. Dale vanished May 27 and was found in a cave near his grandfather's home. An autopsy showed he had been beaten and buried under stones and leaves while still alive. State police were ordered to question Gordon Blake 35 and Lawrence Carroll 28 as they claimed they were with Dale the night he disappeared.
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Philippi. W. Va
U.P
Dale Janes
Janes
Gordon Blake
Clemtown
Lawrence Carroll
First Baptist Church Hosts Meeting Opened by Song Service
The program begins at 9 45 with a song service as the First Baptist Church of the city hosts the gathering, according to Rev E F Cole pastor.
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First Baptist Church
E. F. Cole
West Pointers Graduate at United States Military Academy
Two hundred fifty cadets from 44 states three territories and one foreign country will graduate from the United States Military Academy on June 12. Former War Secretary Newton D Baker will deliver the address and present diplomas and commissions as second lieutenants. Texas graduates include Robert H Bennett Freder ick C Cook Lloyd E Fellenz Daniel H Heyne Charles W Hill Harry J Hubbard Louis Lee Ingram Edwin Rusteburg Harry A Sebastian Craig Smyser John W White J Dudley Wilmeth and Donald Oliver Vars.
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West Point
N. Y
United States Military Academy
Newton D. Baker
Texas
Robert H. Bennett
Bryce Avenue
Fort Worth
Frederick C. Cook
Carnahan Avenue
San Antonio
Lloyd E. Fellenz
Fort Sam Houston
Daniel H Heyne
Wharton
Charles W Hill
E. Rosewood Avenue
Harry J. Hubbard
Marfa
Louis Lee Ingram
Fort Ringold
Edwin Rusteburg
Brownsville
Harry A. Sebastian
Sherman
Craig Smyser
John W. White
N. Getty Street
Uvalde
J. Dudley Wilmeth
6Th Avenue
Donald Oliver Vars
Tulia
Bill Goodwin Named Postmaster at Stinnett
June 5 report announces W. R. Bill Goodwin as postmaster of Stinnett succeeding J. E. Early who held the job for the past five years.
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Stinnett
W. R
Bill” Goodwin
Goodwin
J. E. Early
Amarillo Gals and Sportswear Spark Summer Talk
In Amarillo locals discuss hot weather and beach outings. The piece notes women’s appealing figures, mens athletic builds, and nearby fashion in Williams Holw Store window displays featuring B V D swimwear. Martha weighs in on modesty versus modern swim fashion.
State Right To Gut Gas Rates Confirmed by Judge
District Judge Charles Wheeler ruled the state may press to enforce a reduced gas rate set by the Railroad Commission, but cannot seek monetary reimbursements for alleged overcharges. The suit seeks enforcement of a 32 cent gate rate for Lone Star Gas Company from Sept 13, 1933, while 40 cents per thousand cubic feet has continued to be charged.
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Austin
U.P
Charles Wheeler
Railroad Commission
Wheeler
Lone Star Gas Company
Birds observed in Bronx Park May New York City
Seventeen kinds of birds were observed in May in Bronx Park New York City. The note records a diverse avian presence and marks a seasonal survey in the park.
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Bronx Park
New York City
What Causes Epilepsy and Is There a Cure
A booklet presenting opinions from famous doctors on epilepsy will be mailed free to readers who write to the Educational Division Dept 895 545 Fifth Avenue New York NY.
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Educational Division
Dept
Fifth Avenue
New York
N. Y
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