AFL Chief Declares Neutrality in National Elections
President William Green of the AFL asserted the union will remain non partisan in the 1940 national races. The federation will publish parallel reports on Roosevelt and Landon, leaving members to decide, amid a recent internal split that may affect about a third of its 3.5 million members.
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Green
AFL
Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Labor League
Roosevelt
Alf M. Landon
John L. Lewis
George L. Berry
Lewis
Berry
Sidney Hillman
pro-Roosevelt League
Japanese Navy Officers Named in Spy Indictments
Washington report states two Japanese naval officers Yosiyuki Sumiya and Akira Yamaki were named in new indictments against ex Navy Lt Commander Farnsworth. Indictment alleges Farnsworth shared code books signal books photographs blueprints maps and models with the Japanese agents. It notes visits to the Navy Department Annapolis Naval Academy and a Japanese resident without detailing actions there.
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Washington
Farnsworth
Navy Department
Annapolis Naval Academy
Charge of Senate Is Denied by Commission
The Ohio Industrial Commission rejected a Senate subcommittee claim that the workmen’s compensation fund lacks adequate provision for shocks and that employers’ premiums were unfairly calculated. Senator W. J. Zoul plans to convene the full committee next week to review the entire industrial compensation matter.
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Columbus
UPI
Ohio Industrial Commission
Senate
W. J. Zoul
Cuyahoga County
Five Buried After Acetylene Tank Blast in Nebraska
Five persons were reported buried under debris after an acetylene tank exploded at the Grainer Brothers Wholesale Grocery building in Lincoln Nebraska late today.
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Lincoln
Nebr
U.P
Grainger Brothers
Jealous Lover Admits Hospital Ward Slaying
In New Haven Connecticut police say Joseph J. McElroy a 47 year old former hospital porter confessed to slashing to death Anna Mae Johnson 32 a ward helper in a hospital dormitory McElroy was captured in a West Haven woods after a 24 hour search and admitted hiding in an operating room before killing her with a razor.
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New Haven
Conn
U.P
Joseph J. McElroy
Anna Mae Johnson
McElroy
Johnson
West Haven
Toledo Gas Workers Strike Drags Into Third Day
The peaceful strike by Toledo gas company employees entered its third day as the Toledo Industrial Peace Board met to consider a tentative settlement drafted by a five member committee.
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Toledo
Iu.p
Toledo Industrial Peace Board
Movie World Stirred Over Astor Diary
Mary Astor and her ex husband Dr. Franklin Thorpe clash over custody of Astor's diary detailing her affair with George Kaufman. Court urged private settlement as Legion of Decency pressure looms and Kaufman faces contempt charges. Judge Knight condemns mudslinging and urges focus on the child’s custody.
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Los Angeles
Mary Astor
Franklin Thorpe
Thorpe
George
Kaufman
Hollywood
Legion of Decency
Legion
Miss Astor
Judge Knight
Woolley
John Anderson
Dr. Thorpe
Playwright Kaufman
Landon Joins Baker at Estes Park Trail
Gov Alf Landon travels to Estes Park Colorado amid cheers and speculation he may meet Newton Baker. Baker, an Anti New Deal Democrat, has not revealed his presidential support. Landons summer cold persists as he tours with Dr F L Loveland, traveling westward from Kansas.
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Landon
Estes Park
U.P
Alf M. Landon
Colorado
Newton D. Baker
Colo
Wilson
London
McGraw Ranch
Baker
Landen
F. L. Loveland
Kansas
Aged Spinster Leaves Huge Estate to Niece
Miss Adelia Satterthwaite, 80, died July 20 after a secluded life. An estate inventory in Allen County Probate Court lists 936 765 as value. The will, signed 10 hours before death, mainly benefits a niece with bonds including 454 220 in tax free Panama Canal and Philippine Island government securities.
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Lima
U.P
Adelia Satterthwaite
Allen County
President Roosevelts Flood Tour To Pennsylvania and New York
President Roosevelt prepares a three day flood control inspection and speech tour through Pennsylvania Ohio and New York with stops in Johnstown Cleveland Mayville Chautauqua Binghamton Wilkes Barre Scranton Hyde Park and a return to Washington. He will later depart Aug 25 for the Northwest drought area.
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Washington
U.P
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New York State
Johnstown
Cleveland
Mayville
N. Y
Chautauqua
Binghamton
Wilkes Barre
Scranton
Hyde Park
White House
Northwest
Ethel Barrymore Leaves Stage Career at 57
New York U P reports Ethel Barrymore, 57, famed member of the Barrymore acting clan, retires from the stage today. She will dedicate her life to advising and teaching aspiring actors. Her last Broadway appearance was L Aigion in 1934 with Eva Le Gallienne.
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New York
U.P
Ethel Barrymore
Miss Barrymore
Eva le Gallienne
Maurice Barrymore
Georgie Drew
John Drew
Thomas Frederick Lane
Rebels Press For Territory In Northern Spain Civil War
Reports from Madrid say heavy fighting rages near the San Sebastian Irun coast as rebels reportedly seize Tolosa. The government tightens air force after obtaining 30 bombers and contends foreign aid to rebels worsens the war. Executed rebel generals Goded and Burriel are confirmed. siege conditions worsen in Toledo Gijon and Oviedo.
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Madrid
U.P
Spain
San Sebastian-Irun
Tolosa
San Sebastian
Burgos
Manuel Goded
Alvaro Burriel
Barcelona
Catalonia
Toledo
Gijon
Oviedo
Ohio Agriculture Predicts 1936 Corn and Wheat Harvests
Rural economists at Ohio State University forecast an $80 million corn crop and a $40 million wheat harvest in Ohio for 1936. They note drought boosted grain prices, with corn priced at 78 cents a bushel on July 15, and recent gains could push corn value over $100 million.
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Columbus
O.R
Ohio
Ohio State University
College of Agriculture
OSU Vet School Dean elected AVMA president elect
Dr. O V Brumley dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Ohio State University was chosen president elect of the American Veterinary Medical Association during proceedings here last night.
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Columbus
O. V. Brumley
College of Vetinary Medicine
Ohio State University
American Veterinary Medical Association
Wooster Doctor Joseh H Todd Dies at Home
Dr Joseph H Todd who was six months shy of a century died at his Wooster residence last night. He practiced medicine in the area for many years and was a respected figure in the community.
Early TV Demonstration Shows Promise but Commercials Not Ready
Philadelphia report details a demo at Rydal seven miles from the station where seven inch by ten inch pictures were received on home receiving sets. Engineers say many defects remain before television is marketable while Boake Carter conducted a remote interview by radio visible on screen.
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Philadelphia
U.P
Rydal
Ryda
Carter
Rebels Hold Toledo as Refugees Flee Frontline Siege
Report from the Spanish civil conflict describes famine in Toledo Gijon and Oviedo where rebels resist Loyalist advances. Deserters claim massacred horses and rationed water while prisoners endure hunger behind barred gates as Loyalists demand surrender.
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Gijon
Oviedo
Asturias
Toledo
Alcazar
Tries To Find Trace of Fund in Townsend Case
In Chicago U P counsel for two co defendants Dr Clinton Wunder and Nathan Roberts said they would file answers admitting the allegations in the $1 000 000 accounting suit filed by Rev Alfred J Wright former national director of the Townsend Old Age Pension Movement. The suit seeks restitution of 1 250 000 misused funds and the appointment of new national officers and a receiver to take over books and accounts. Wunder was formerly national speaker and Roberts Florida state manager.
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Chicago
Wunder
Roberts
Florida
Florida Democratic Nominee Wins Senate Primary
In Florida Judge Charles O. Andrews won the Democratic nomination for the Senate seat left vacant by Park A. Trammell's death. The Townsend organization backed Andrews and the nomination is tantamount to election in Florida.
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William E. Borah
Josep T. Robinson
Auction Sells Vintage Whiskey After Olen Tangy Club Sale
In Columbus a pint of whiskey aged 111 years sold for 4.25 while a 52 year old fifth of rye went for 2 at a relics auction of the Olen tangy Club sportsmen’s organization.
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Columbus
U.P
Olentangy Club
Governor Davey to Speak at Columbus Townsend Rally
Governor Davey will speak in Columbus at a Townsend holiday rally alongside Dr. Francis E. Townsend and Rev Gerald K. Smith on Sunday, August 2, as announced.
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Columbus—L
Davey
Francis E. Townsend
Gerald K. Smith
Ohio
Anonymous patron repays Champaign County Fair admission
An anonymous donor, ashamed for entering the Champaign County Fair without buying a ticket, mailed the fair board $8 with a note saying he and his family were converted and wished to make it right. The letter hinted that heavenly powers watched the fair.
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Urbana
Heavenly Powers
Plan of Party Ruined by FD
Francis Poulson, chairman of the Democratic State Executive Committee, said the state convention may move from Cleveland to Columbus if President Roosevelt cannot visit Ohio in September. The date is not set, but likely between September 1 and 15. Cleveland had been planned to align with a President visit to the Great Lakes Exposition. The latest schedule indicates the Cleveland visit is unlikely.
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Columbus
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Ohio
Francis Poulson
Democratic State Executive Committee
Michigan Republicans poised to win says Davidson
James E. Davidson Michigan Republican National Committeeman declared the GOP chances in Michigan are excellent. He spoke at a conference with Frank Knox, predicting a decisive defeat for Frank Murphy who resigned as governor general of the Philippines to run as a Democrat for Michigan governor.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
U.P
James E. Davidson
Michigan
Davidson
Frank Knox
Frank Murphy
Philippines
Woman robbed of jewelry in car by home
Mrs Maud L Sommer wife of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co manager A F Sommer was robbed of 2035 dollars worth of jewelry while seated in her automobile near her home police were told today.
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Cincinnati
Ll.p
Maud L. Sommer
A. F. Sommer
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
United States Presses Neutral Spain Policy in Civil War
Washington announced strict neutrality in the Spanish Civil War to localize conflict within Spain. The State Department circulated instructions denying any embargo authority and urging moral suasion to curb arms shipments to both sides.
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Washington
United States
Spain
Europe
State Department
William Phillips
Phillips
Cirscular
Seattle Flash Wins 400 Meter Olympic Swim Title
Jack Medica, 21, UW graduate, wins America's first swimming victory in the 11th Games at Berlin. He beats Japan’s Shumpei Uto by over a second, lifting the US atop the diving and swimming standings after Marjorie Gestring and others finish 1-2-3 in springboard. Adolph Kiefer and others advance to semi finals.
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Olympic Pool
Berlin
Il.p
Jack Medica
University of Washington
America
Japan
Seattle
Shumpei Uto
Medica
United States
Marjorie Gestring
Katherine Rawls
Dorothy Payneton Hill
Adolph Kiefer
Chicago
Taylor Drysdale
al van de Weghe
Bricker Favors Slash In State Road Bureau
Medina talk by Attorney General John W. Bricker Republican candidate for governor criticizes highway department spending. He backs Sherrill Survey economies aiming to save 4 000 000 dollars and pledges reforms if elected.
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Bricker
Medina
U.P
State Highway Department
John W. Bricker
Medina County
Chippewa Lake Park
Sherrill
Highway Department
Barcelona General Goded Executed for Revolt
General Manuel Goded a top Spanish commander was executed for complicity in the revolt and died with his chief aide General Burriel.
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Barcelona
U.P
Manuel Goded
Spain
Burriel
Dirigible Hindenburg Lands After Record Lakehurst Flight
The Hindenburg landed in Frankfurt after a record 42 hours 53 minutes flight from Lakehurst New Jersey.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Lakehurst
N. J
Move office to Dayton Zanesville
Transfer of the regional office of the soil conservation service from Zanesville to Dexter, effective Sept 1, announced today by J. R. Cutler regional conservator.
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Dayton
Zanesville
U.R
Soil Conservation Service
Dexton
J. & Cutler
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