Congress Chiefs Seek To Wind Up Term By July 19
Washington May 31 Congress leaders sought to speed up the pace so the session could adjourn by mid July The major obstacle is neutrality legislation though tax reform also looms A White House conference and reports on progress were cited to Roosevelt for a possible July 15 adjournment and a June 15 trip delay if adjournment slips toward August 1 Neutrality proposals from Hull were delayed by the Senate committee The aim is to wrap up work on major legislation this week and hand Roosevelt a best guess on adjournment dates A mid July adjournment could depend on tax measures and continued debate over arms embargo repeal and wartime travel limits
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White House
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Bankhea Barkey
D. Ky
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Senate
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Estes Miriteny
Bankhead
Asoe
Gocel Security
Texas
Wage-Hour Violation Mentioned in Wheeling Report
A wage-hour dispute is outlined with remarks by Baker about the case. The document references last October and criticizes compliance as steeped in contempt, noting governmental involvement and related statements from Bakers.
Jewish Led Red Revolution Near in U S
Major-General George Van Horn Moseley warned before a House committee that a Jewish led communist revolution threatened the United States while defending his own anti anti Semitic stance. He urged the president use the army under a 1929 law to quell such unrest, praised German American bonds, and sparred with committee members over presenting his lengthy evidence. The hearing included an account of meetings with Fritz Kuhn and a Jamaica long Island woman.
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George van Horn Moseley
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Robert E. Edmodeon
Hali Net
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Healey
Mass
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Rhea Whitley
Fritz Kuhn
Rudyard Uzzell
Jamaica
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Uzzell
New York
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Kahn Moseley
New York Fair Nixes Sally Rand Successor Contest
Police halted a beauty and nude-posing contest at the New York fair after sheriff Maurice Fitzgerald and six deputies moved on stage dancers. Several contestants faced potential indecent exposure charges with penalties up to a year in jail and $500 fine. Contestants were escorted to dressing rooms after the raid, and officials denied reformist pressure.
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N.Y. Fair
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Grace
Queens Country
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Sears Fitzgerald
Harlan Coal Parley Fails to Reach Agreement
In Harlan Kentucky a three hour conference between coal operators and the United Mine Workers ended with no progress and the negotiation conference suspended indefinitely. Emmett Durrett and G Conner led efforts to reconcile the union shop clause as operators push to resume production. Some mines operate under union shop rules while others operate without contracts and assign 200 workers for patrol duties.
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Charles WW
Aald
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Issociation Etary
Associada
Eantime
Troova
Debt dispute reaches court over WVU athletic debts
Charleston May 21 State Auditor Edger Sims was ordered by the supreme court to appear on June 13 to show cause why he should not authorize payment of West Virginia University athletic debts totaling about 130000. Legislation had provided funds, but Sims questioned the validity of the appropriation and the budget process. The case seeks a mandamus ruling to cover all 43 creditors and resolve whether the board of public works or the stadium corporation must authorize the payments.
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Morgantown
Charles Ritchie
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Ture
Board of Public Works
Rulers Start Eastward Again
King George and Queen Elizabeth bade farewell to Vancouver and Victoria on a Pacific visit. Crowds cheered as the royal couple were publicly proclaimed king and queen of Canada in Vancouver, with a scenic Victoria sendoff. They traveled to New Westminster by motor, then onward toward the dominion’s northlands for opportunities ahead.
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Victoria
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New Westminster
New York Sugar Importer Arrested for Theft
New York May 31 Carlos G Garcia 45 year old sugar importer whose firm was placed in receivership last Wednesday was arrested today on charge of stealing 1070427 Assistant District Attorney Frank A F Severance said he admitted obtaining the money by use of fictitious sugar warehouse receipts Garcia went into receivership last week on application of National Sugar Refining Company American Sugar Refining Company and Lee and Sommsons daughterage concern which told federal court that the Garcia firm owed them more than 400000 and that liabilities were more than 1 000 000 in excess of assets
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Carlos G. Garcia
Frank A. F. Severance
Garcia
Garcia Sugata
National Sugar Refining Company
American Sugar Refining Company
Lee and Smmons
9Ughterage Concern
Prowler Delays Worker With Alarm Interference
A worker blamed a prowler for arriving late after the intruder removed items from his home and allegedly switched his alarm clock to wake him at 9 am, causing an oversleeping delay. The incident centers on the claimed alarm manipulation and theft.
Pupils Hurt in Ohio School Blast Shatters Building
Barberton Ohio May 31 A gas explosion in a two story frame school house injures 57 people, 53 pupils and four adults. Six year old Dorothy Young and Frances Fisher among critically injured. Janitor Paul S White burned. basement gas leak blamed. Fire chief says natural gas caused blast. building used for 100 pupils while Central grade is rebuilt.
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PF. S. White
Paul 5. White
J. L. Light
Aldena Johnson
Arlette
F. M. Warner
Frances Fisher
Lucinda Williams
London
Tex
State Department of Industrial Relations
Nelson Hovey
Claude Witwer
Mable Miller
Albertina Mils
Central Grade School
Barrymore Placed Under Oxygen Tent After Heart Attack
Chicago May 31 John Barrymore veteran actor was placed under an oxygen tent after a heart attack felt exhausted but improving today authorities said Dr T J Coogan and Dr W H Highstone reported the 57 year old star should resume his role in My Dear Children next Monday if his condition holds steady A hospital stay was avoided with rest and a special diet while the company performances through the week were canceled Elaine Barrie the actor's estranged wife telephoned to check on him The cross country tour had opened May 8 at the Selwyn theater in Chicago and marks the actor's longest association with the royal family of the stage
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Salar
T. J. Coogan
Highstone
Barrymore
Elaine Barrie
Hollywood
My Dear Children” Company
Selwyn Theater
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Townsend Plan IV Debated as National Recovery Measure
Washington May 21 The Townsend old age pension bill is described as a national recovery plan or economic heresy. Chairman Doughton warns it would levy the heaviest tax in history while Hendricks calls it a true recovery plan to sustain prosperity, outlining a tax of 0.5 to 2 percent on business and services to fund pensions up to 200 dollars monthly.
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Ways and Means Committee
Hendricks
Ridley to Speak at Civic Dinner in Bluefield Tonight
Clarence E. Ridley of Chicago Bluefield’s first city manager will be the sole speaker at a large civic dinner at the West Virginian hotel. Reservations neared 900. leaders from adjacent West Virginia and Virginia counties attend. Dinner starts 6:30 with a toastmaster from Bluefield and a program featuring speakers from local towns.
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Refugees Fear Mutiny On Return Voyage From Havana
Captain Guslav Schroeder reported a mutiny mood aboard the German ship Saint Louis carrying 917 German Jewish refugees denied entry to Cuba. Police guarded the liner after Max Loewe slashed his wrists and jumped overboard yesterday. he was rescued and is recovering.
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Cuba
Guslav Schroeder
Hner
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Havana
Juan Estevez Maymir
Laredo Bru
Germany
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Max Loewe
Germans Return From Spain in Postwar Welcome
Berlin reports 4 506 German soldiers returning from aiding General Franco in Spain. Premier Hitler ally details include a Denmark non aggression pact and a five day Yugoslav visit for Prince Regent Paul. Goering greets troops while Ribbentrop signs Denmark accord in Berlin.
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Yugoslavia
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New Negotiation May Be Pursued Following Moscow Appeal
Premier Vyacheslav Molotov in a speech before the Supreme Soviet signaled Moscow’s willingness to negotiate if Paris and London meet Moscow’s terms. He defended Soviet independence in policy, warned Britain and France against bloc-building, and hinted at renewed trade talks with Germany, stressing a mutual assistance approach for all neighboring states. He cited Stalin’s cautions and urged vigilance against punitive actions by Western powers.
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Randolph Denies Plan to Resign as Mayor
Washington May 31 Speaker Bankhead ordered a House sergeant at arms to probe Capitol and federal district buildings. A voice recording was said by a House committee on District of Columbia affairs to be used in the investigation. Regulations at the district were reported, with rooms in hotels noted as part of the inquiry.
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