Soviets and Japanese Clash on Far Eastern Frontier
United Press reports heightened Sino Soviet Japan tension as troops crowd the Manchukuo frontier near Changkufeng. Tokyo warns of possible demonstrations to urge Soviet withdrawal, with both sides’ forces poised and strategists predicting future clashes in the broader Far East conflict.
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Russia
Manchukuo
Tokyo
Changkufeng
Far East
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Yangtse Valley
Hankow
Ve lez files third divorce suit against Weismuller
Hollywood reports Lupe Vel az files a third divorce petition against husband John Weismuller after past reconciliations. The star says she will not return to the man she once called her love-lee brute and asserts her separation persists.
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U.P
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Mine Worker Dies at Kimberly Mine in Nelsonville
John Duskey age 51 of Connett dropped dead at 8 30 am Thursday while at work in the Kimberly Mine. Coroner A L Pritchard cites heart attack as the cause. He leaves a wife four children and two brothers Carl and Wilbur in Nelsonville. Funeral arrangements not set.
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John Duskey
Connett
Kimberly
Duskey
A. L. Pritchard
Carl
Wilbur
Cleveland Yankee Doubleheader Postponed by Rain
The scheduled Cleveland Indians versus New York Yankees doubleheader was postponed due to rain with no date set for rescheduling. Also, Ohio Highway Department issues bids on eight road work projects totaling about 504,869 dollars, opening July 29.
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Cleveland Indians
New York Yankees
Columbus
U.P
Ohio Highway Department
British Pickaback Plane Caps Transatlantic Flight
Captain Donald C. T. Bennett landed the Mercury seaplane at Montreal after a 2,850 mile non stop Atlantic hop from Foynes Ireland in 20 hours 19 minutes. The four engined craft aboard the Main mother ship aim to test equipment for future trans Atlantic service. The Mercury will stage a New York stay before the return to Ireland in short hops.
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Azores
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J. A. Wilson
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Alexander Papana
Royal Air Force
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Romania
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Conn
France Exhibits Military Might For King George VI
Paris staging a grand military display to honor King George VI included fifty thousand soldiers and six hundred aircraft over Versailles. Premier Daladier and Foreign Minister Bonnet met with British officials to discuss Hitler’s settlement plan for the Czechoslovak minority. France agreed to urge Czechoslovakia to speed delivery of the proposed minority statute to Konrad Henlein to enable negotiations.
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Georges Bonnet
Viscount Halifax
Alexander Cadogan
Adolf Hitler
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Konrad Henlein
Research Says Coal Industry Needs Stress on Utilization
In Fairmont West Virginia Jesse V Sullivan executive secretary of the West Virginia Coal Association told industry leaders that the great need today is research to stress utilization of mine products rather than production He spoke at a meeting of the Northern West Virginia Subdivisional Coal Association with operators representing over 16 000 000 tons of annual production
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W. Va
U.P
Jesse V. Sullivan
West Virginia Coal Association
Northern
West Virginia Subdivisional Coal Association
Bride Sues Groom For Missing Wedding In West Virginia Case
Bernice Baransky 25 sues William E. Rutkoski for 5000 dollars alleging he did not appear at their wedding after she prepared a marriage feast including 30 sacrificed chickens. She quit a Wheeling job to wed.
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Bowerston
UPY
Bernice Baransky
William E. Rutkoski
Wheeling
W. Yau
Firefighters mobilized along Pacific Coast to battle widespread wildfires
More than 600 fires raged across Pacific Coast forests as 6,000 firefighters plus hundreds more were mobilized from British Columbia to Southern California. Fires spread through virgin timber in California's Klamath and Trinity forests with 11 blazes out of control. Campbellton BC faced a serious advance.
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B. C
Klamath
Trinity
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Steel Counsel May Be Kept Out of Court
The National Labor Relations Board weighed permanently banning Clyde A. Armstrong chief counsel for Weirton Steel from a Wagner Act hearing. Armstrong had been barred for contemptuous conduct. he challenged NLRB bias and refused to apologize prompting a board advisory review amid clashes with board and Armstrong's Pittsburgh attorney.
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Armstrong
N.L.R.B
J. Warren Madden
Reed
Furlough Ends as Terlecki Faces Trial for Speeding
Frank Terlecki 22 coxswain of the torpedo boat Pillsbury was arrested for speeding in Youngstown. With two days left on a 30 day furlough before joining the Pacific fleet, the judge set his trial for August 2.
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U.P
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U. S
Pillsbury
Harry Hoffman
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Harding pastor Richard Wallace dies in Lima at 89
The Rev. Richard W. Wallace aged 89 longtime pastor who married ex President Warren G. Harding and Florence Kling died in Lima at his son Wright Wallace’s home.
Deficit Critique From Investors Sparks Budget Talk
The American Federation of Investors warns that 1937 tax take from industry exceeds common stock dividends by 34 percent. Led by Hugh S. Magill, the Chicago group cites 150 firms to challenge Roosevelt's 1939 budget estimates forecasting a $4 billion deficit for the current year.
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Federation
Chicago
Hugh S. Magill
Roswell
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Roosevelt
Sawyer Alleges Misuse of Pension Funds in Campaign Speech
Charles Sawyer charged that the state old age pension office has spent about three quarters of its annual admin funds on hiring to bolster Governor Martin L. Davey’s political machine. He spoke in Lancaster as Davey addressed a Cleveland Polish gathering on administration achievements. The governor boasted of economical rule and social security measures, noting a $10 monthly pension increase by executive order two years earlier.
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Charles Sawyer
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Lancaster
Cleveland
Two Drown When Boat Overturns in River
In Unio n town Pennsylvania the Cheat River near Ice's Ferry was dragged for two bodies after a boat overturned in midstream. The drowned were Ross Lewis age 45 and Dueyville Smith age 29 of Morgantown West Virginia. Lewis’s son Dale age 20 was pulled from the water by two men in a speed boat after the accident was found.
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Cheat River
Ice’s Ferry
Ross Lewis
Dueyville Smith
Morgantown
W. Va
Lewis
Dale
Government appeals for wheat acreage limits to curb surplus
Agriculture officials announced a 55 000 000 acre wheat allotment plan for 1939 with state by state and regional divisions. Farmers are urged to limit planted wheat to qualify for farm benefit payments while avoiding a price depressing bumper crop, as unused acres may be planted unless cooperation grows.
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U.P
Agriculture Adjustment
H. R. Tolley
AAA
Tolley
Flying Governor Is Grounded After Crash
Pennsylvania's "flying governor" George H. Earle sustained minor bruises after his seventh air mishap, a crash into a tree. The State Aeronautics Bureau ordered a two week grounding for the executive, issued by Colonel Cammy Vinet, his flying instructor, who cautioned against flying in poor visibility.
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Harrisburg
AAP
Pennsylvania
George H. Earle
State Aeronautics Bureau
Cammy Vinet
Aeronautics Bureau
Earle
Guards Patrol Newton After Maytag Plant Closure
National Guardsmen patrolled Newton Iowa with orders to use machine guns or bayonets if needed as the Maytag Washing Machine Company plant stayed closed by gubernatorial edict. Martial law remained in force after 11 weeks of labor unrest. Gov. Kraschel ordered relief to Maytag families and pledged immediate aid to needy households.
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Ta.c
National
Striketorn Newton
Maytag Washing Machine Company
Nelson G. Kraschel
Enten
Kraschel
Jasper County
Maytag
James Reed Morris Dies in Lake Accident at Jamestown
James Reed Morris of Perrysburg age 35 died in Jamestown from injuries after diving into shallow Chau tauqua Lake waters. He was injured today and the incident is being investigated.
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Jamestown
N. Y
James Reed Morris
Perrysburg
Chautauqua Lake
Corrigan to sail home on Manhattan liner
Douglas Corrigan plans to return to the United States aboard the liner Manhattan, sailing from Queenstown on July 30 and due in New York on August 5 where he will be celebrated as a hero. He declined numerous offers for articles and films, preferring to wait until home before deciding his next steps after his record flight. He slept well and wrote postcards to relatives and friends in the United States.
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Darryl Zanuck
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Baldonne
Taxing Federal Incomes Legal
The Justice Department in a formal opinion advised the Treasury that legislation for reciprocal federal and state taxation of government salaries and securities is constitutional. The opinion, by Assistant Attorney General James W. Morris, says such measures fall under the 16th Amendment. Acting Secretary Roswell Magill announced Treasury is studying tax exemptions.
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U.P
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James W. Morris
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Roosevelt
Congress
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RCA Official Dies in Auto Crash at West Orange
John C. Warner 41 year old vice president of the RCA manufacturing company died in his automobile near Cherry Lane West Orange apparently from a heart attack while driving.
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West Orange
N. J
John C. Warner
RCA Manufacturing Company
Cherry Lane
The Corrigan Saga Ends in a Wealth Mirage
Douglas Corrigan, famed for his ill fated Ireland detour, faces a flood of offers from vaudeville to endorsements. Carries potential earnings around 100000 dollars as sponsors propose cigars pills and gifts. Corrigan’s restraint mirrors Lindbergh and he may reject the lucrative deals despite pressure from advertisers and studios.
AFL Backs Barkley In Kentucky Primary
Organized Labor units led by the AFL urged Senate Majority Leader Alben Barkley’s renomination over Gov. A. B. Chandler in the Kentucky Democratic primary set for Aug. 6. The move unites rival labor groups and follows President Roosevelt’s backing, signaling a test of New Deal strength.
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Washington
U.P
Organized Labor United Today
Senate
Alben W. Barkley
A. B
Happy) Chandler
Kentucky
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
Committee For Industrial Organization
Railway Labor Executives’ Association
Labor
League
Barkley
Chandler
Green
Capt Hirman Houck Dies at Gallipolis
Capt Hirman Edgar Houck age 63 World War veteran died Wednesday night after a month long illness. Funeral services likely Sunday. He worked in insurance, and was a member of the American Legion and the M E Church. He leaves wife two sons Charles and Orlan and daughter Mrs Thais Baker of Cleveland.
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Gallipolis
Hirman
Edgar Houck
Pomeroy Woman Bitten By Copperhead Snake
Mrs. Walter Reed was bitten on the hand by a copperhead while tending the Pleasant Hill yard. She received first aid and is expected to recover. Nearby earlier a copperhead bite sent Ed Reuter to Parkersburg hospital for weeks of treatment.
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Pomeroy
Walter Reed
Pleasant Hill
Ed Reuter
Parkersburg
Wind Storm Ravages Local Section with Heavy Damage
A night of wind hail and rain caused heavy damage across this section with property destruction reported and residents assessing the aftermath. Immediate impacts included damaged roofs downed trees and scattered debris throughout streets. Authorities urged caution as cleanup begins and assessments continue.
Methods of Biddle Fly Are Fayed
Knoxvile Tenn UR Strife over TVA board ousts chairman A E Morgan spreads to a congressional inquiry Rep Thomas Jenkins accuses TVA general counsel James L Fly of espionage and slavery against witnesses Jenkins urges Biddle to resign Morgan testifies on deceit and mismanagement Moregan and Lilienthal face charges Roosevelt ousted Morgan last March over evidence disputes
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Tenn
Tennessee Valley Authority
Roosevelt
A. E. Morgan
Congressional
TVA
Thomas Jenkins
James L. Fly
Francis Biddle
Congressional Committee
Charles Wolverton
N. J
Jenkins
Joint Congressional Committee
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Storm Center
Dr. Morgan
H. A. Moregan
David FE. Lilienthal
Biddle
Fly
James M. Mead
Vic Donahey, D
Moregan
Ohio Republican questions TVA spending and purpose
Rep Thomas A Jenkins of Ohio on the TVA says funds are extravagantly wasted and urges halting large expenditures. He notes since 1934 Congress has appropriated over 200 million dollars and total outlays may reach 400 to 500 million. He states TVA dams and equipment are for power, not navigation or flood control.
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Ala
Thomas A. Jenkins
Ohio
Congressional
Tennessee Valley
TVA
Jenkins
Cleveland Trust VP Ernest Merrell Killed in Auto Crash
Ernest B. Merrell 61 vice president of the Cleveland Trust Co. died in a late Wednesday automobile collision.
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Cleveland
Ernest B. Merrell
Cleveland Trust Co
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