Roosevelt Proposes Regional TVA Network Across Nation
President Roosevelt urged Congress to create seven regional authorities to run river valley programs, aiming to conserve resources and prevent floods and dust storms. Senator Norris introduced a bill to implement the plan, aligning with a broader U S conservation push and expanding hydroelectric potential nationwide.
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West Virginia Beer License Office Tightens Rules
Charleston June 3 reporters note the beer licensing division reviewed applications and issued favorable or unfavorable reports. Since mid April investigators have visited most beer outlets to vet renewals under the new code effective April 15. July 1 deadlines enforce license renewal with no extensions.
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CIO Moves To Shut Off Iron Source For Mills
Youngstown Ohio June 3 The Steel Workers organizing committee expands recruiting across Minnesota and Michigan as it targets three independent steel producers for new bargaining contracts. Philip Murray says SWOC plans a broad strike strategy, with agents from the Senate Civil Liberties Committee arriving to probe alleged plant arsenals and interference with strikers.
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Timken
Associated Press
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Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Minnesota
Michigan
Philip Murray
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John L. Lewis
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Mahoning Valley
Committee For Industrial Organization Union
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J. T. Bernard
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Republic Steel Corporation
Senator Truman Attacks Railways in Senate Probe
Senate floor remarks by Senator Truman D-MO call for quick legislation to halt looting and misuse of public funds by New York financiers. Six months of inquiry show laws evaded by holding companies linked to the Van Sweringen system which aided Chicago Great Western with a 4 million loan. Truman criticizes a maze of pyramided holdings and notes rail control with vast assets traded for small sums.
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van Sweringen Transportation
Chicago Great Western R Ailroad
Patrick H. Joyce
Chicago Line
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America
van Sweringen
Amelia Earhart tops jungle leg 750 miles to Dutch Guiana
Amelia Earhart completes a 750 mile jungle hop to Paramaribo Dutch Guiana landing at Zandery air field at 12 50 p m after departing Caripito Venezuela with navigator Capt Fred Noonan. She refuels inspects the mono plane and boards a trolley for the 25 mile ride to the capital. The next leg heads to Natal Brazil with a roughly 1600 mile distance.
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Dutch Guiana
Amelia Earhart
South America
Zandery
Caripito
Venezuela
Aviatrix
Fred Noonan
Roug
Bank Night to Resume at Colonial Theater This Saturday
Colonial theater to restart Bank Night with a $250 prize pool starting this Saturday after a Randolph circuit court ruling favored resuming the weekly prize. Hotels and Theaters Inc. had paused the program pending Elkins case results, where a jury found no lottery law violation, leaving broader state implications unsettled.
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Hotels and Teaters Inc
Rebel General Mola Killed In Crash Shifts Spanish Command
General Emilio Mola, 46, commander of northern insurgent armies and Bilbao siege, died in a fogbound plane crash near Briviesca. Two aides and two pilots also perished. Franco appointed Fidel Davilla to command Bilbao and Biscay fronts, with General Saliquet leading Madrid and Aragon operations.
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Emilio Mola
Bilbao
Briviesca
Francisco Franco
Mola
Burgos
Chamorro
Franco
Robinson Signals Compromise on Court Bill
Senator Robinson of Arkansas indicated after a White House conference that a compromise on supreme court reorganization may be proposed this session He stated he is not a candidate for the vacancy created by Justice Van DeVanter and decline to discuss with the president.
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Supreme Court
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van Vanter
Wyoming county youth held after Virginian wreck near Simonley
Prosecutor R D Bailey said a 15 year old boy is in Wyoming county jail after investigation of a Virginian railway wreck near Simonley. He was held while two younger boys were released to their parents. They claimed a heavy bolt fastened to the rail caused the incident as the train went too fast to coal off the cars.
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R. D. Bailey
Wyoming County
Bailey
Brain blood supply key to intelligence says neurologist
Dr. Henry H. Donaldson told the American Neurological Association that brain blood supply largely governs intelligence. He noted brain size is similar across people, while blood vessels feeding the brain are larger and more numerous in highly intelligent individuals. He warned measuring cell quality is unavailable now.
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Edward And Wallis Wed In France Stirs British Public
Edward VIII and Wallis Warfield wed in Monts France and begin a honeymoon in Austria prompting privacy pleas. British press features portraits as public reaction mixes sympathy with controversy amid coronation era. The king and royal family observe seclusion while political figures react.
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R. Anderson Jardine
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Wallis Warfield
Monts
France
J. McGovern
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Windsor
Neville Chamberlain
Stanley Baldwin
George VI
Nazis Speed Ambitions in Spain Naval Patrol Move
Britain submitted three proposals to France Germany and Italy to reinstate patrols in Spanish waters amid reports of German and Italian ships moving toward the area. Berlin says more German naval craft sped toward Spanish waters to deter any new attack on vessels.
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Mussolini Escorts Hitler Ally In Spain Crisis Talks
Premier Mussolini piloted an Italian air display for German war minister Werner von Blomberg and hosted three conferences with Ciano and Badoglio. They discussed the Spanish crisis and plans for closer Italo German collaboration, including military moves toward Bilbao, with no final agreement reported.
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Marshall A Badoglio
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Badoglio
Cassidy Named Logan Union Chief by Mine Workers
Van A. Bittner the president of district 17 United Mine Workers announced the appointment of Millard Cassidy as chief representative for Logan county Cassidy from Man has served as county field agent since the death of Harry Magovac who died May 22 in Logan County West Virginia June 3 1930.
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van A. Bittner
District 17
United Mine Workers
Millard Cassidy
Logan County
Cassidy
Man
Harry Magovac
Tornado Harms Three in McCamey Texas
A freak tornado struck McCamey Texas injuring three people and causing about 50 000 in damages. Fifty buildings were destroyed or damaged and oil field houses were leveled. South McCamey residents faced floods and widespread power loss.
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Touaight
Two Simple Services Read for French Civil Ceremony
A French civil ceremony precedes a church ceremony as the Duke and bride proceed with their wedding plans. The couple then depart on a wedding trip following the ceremonies.
Edward and Wallis wed at Chateau de Cande in France
In Monts France on June 3 Edward of England and Wallis Warfield were married in civil and religious ceremonies at the Chateau de Cande before about 38 witnesses. The couple departed for a private honeymoon in Austria seeking a peaceful life away from royal scrutiny.
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England
Wall's Warfield
Chateau de Cande
Austria
Britain
Wallis
Charles Mercier
Chateau
Pickup Airmail Service Outlined
Washington June 3 pilots and mechanics outlined before a house committee a plan for a pickup airmail service to 83 cities over 941 miles. The Tri State Aviation corporation led by Dr. Lytle S. Adams would operate feeder routes to support the trunk line system. A test program could be funded with 85 000 by Robert G. Allen. Post office officials said feeder service is likely once funding is available.
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House
Tri-State Aviation Corporation
Lytle S. Adams
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Meade
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