Curtailment of WPA Expected After Inquiry
Washington reports that a House subcommittee will likely recommend curtailing the WPA for the next fiscal year rather than abolishing it. Time constraints before July 1 hinder drastic change, though some funds may shift to a public works program, with a proposed $125,000,000 size mentioned.
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Washington
House
WPA
Relief
Subcommittee
Roosevelt
Public Works Administration
Woodrum D
S Ite
Credited
Third Term Talk Continues Amid Cabinet Loyalty Claims
Reports say Roosevelt may seek a third term with cabinet loyalty pledged. Secretary Ickes in Look magazine urged a new term. Alphons said cabinet members would be loyal if he ran. At a press conference Alphons repeated loyalty remarks and noted visitors with third term opinions.
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Ween
Roosevelt
Uad
of the Apes
Ickes
Garner
Hull
Jesee S
Yin
Mavis
Bulkley
Ohio
Laverick
San Antonio
Texa
Mexican speed flier killed on takeoff at Boiling Field
Francisco Sarabia a 20 year old Mexican civilian airman died after his low wing monoplane loaded with gasoline rose about 100 feet above Boiling Field and plunged into the Potomac River. His wife Agripina and 10 year old son Francisco Jr watched as brother Santiago and rescue crews searched. Witness Charles Babb said engine failure caused the tragedy and that a straight water landing would have been safer. Mexican embassy will send the body home by army plane. brother to accompany.
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Washington
Francisco Sarabia
Potomac River
Mexico
Goodbyo
Agripina
Francisco, Jr
Velt
Charles Babb
Sarabia
Meer
Charges FDR Naming Reds To Key Posts
Rep. Thomas accuses the Roosevelt administration of filling key government posts with communists as Rayburn denounces the claims. The exchange, heard in the House, centers on alleged affiliations with Communist fronts and party activity.
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FDR
Washington
Thomas
Roosevelt
Rayburn
Tex
Thomas Rayburn
Communist Party
Japs Charge Foreign Ship Fired On Plane
Tokyo reports a foreign warship, likely a British cruiser, opened fire on a Japanese air liner east of Hong Kong at 11 a.m. The plane escaped despite ten shots and several shells exploding within 100 yards. The Taihoku dispatch says the aircraft, flying at 5000 feet, was bound for Swatow and passed beyond British waters.
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Tokyo
Hongkong
Oeree
Domei
Taihoku
Formosa
Swatow
Briton to Vial Soviet for Pact
London reports the British government will send a Foreign Office envoy directly to Moscow to speed up talks with Soviet Russia. Cabinet approval follows three months of negotiations after Germany's March 15 actions. The civil servant envoy will carry a pledge for cooperation amid resistance to aggression without compromising Britain's envoy in Moscow.
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London
Foreign Office
Moscow
Germany
Russia
Berlain
Neutrality bill clash blocks rush to aid Britain before royal visit
In Washington a House foreign relations panel blocked a late session on an administration neutrality bill seen as pro Britain. A 12 to 11 vote thwarted pushing arms embargo changes. Rep. Bloom denounced the claim the bill is a neutrality bill and not a rush. Rep. Schiffler and Fish failed to alter the measure to widen embargo powers. McGranery warned 70 to 75 members may boycott the royal reception until Sean Russell is released. Russell leads the Irish Republican Army and is detained in Detroit.
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Washington
House Foreign Relations Committee
Britain
Tinkham
R-Mass
Bloom
D-N. Y
Schiffler
R W. Va
Pish
N. Y
Fish
McGranery
State Department
Sean Russell
Russell
Himse
Irish Republican Army
Detroit Mid
Detroit River
Windsor
Lewis proposes bill for soft coal research center
Washington June 7 Representative Lewis of Ohio introduced a bill to authorize construction of a $1 million bituminous coal research laboratory in Ohio to be selected by the Bureau of Mines.
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Soft Coal Research Center
Washington
Lewis
Ohio
Bureau of Mines
Capital Ready to Welcome Royalty Gala Visitors
Washington plans a 36 hour royal visit by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with full pageantry. President Roosevelt and officials prepare security and ceremonial steps as Union Jacks and flags line Pennsylvania Avenue.
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George VI
Great Britain
Elizabeth
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Avenue
Hull
State Department
Union Station
McNutt Active As Roosevelt Delays West Coast Trip
President Roosevelt plans to postpone his western journey raising the possibility of meeting Paul V. McNutt en route. McNutt, Philippine high commissioner, is being courted by Democratic factions as they push prospects for the 1940 nominating convention. If the trip moves to July, a meeting may occur away from Washington.
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Washington
Roosevelt
West Coast
Democratic Party
Paul V. McNutt
McNutt
Boosters
Catcents
Democratic
14 year old girl gun incident ends in tragedy
State police corporal testified the 14 year old Joan Franklin was killed after she brandished a toy pistol during a bank hold up probe. The coroner heard she rode with two troopers when she threatened them and was shot as the troopers fired in self defense.
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Mauch Chunk
Joan
Fins
Amin Franklin
Ral Ben
Carentis
Albert &A
Franklin
Lansford
Pranklin
Stevens
Hailstones Weigh 14 Pounds Batter Midwest City
Hailstones up to 14 pounds and about 10% inches in circumference accompanied a storm across South Dakota Minnesota and Wisconsin. Livestock losses were heavy and farm buildings and crops suffered vast damage as trees traffic and city glass were ruined. Telephones and telegraph lines were toppled in Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis
South Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Minneapolis Loop
Mars Flier Eshelman Jailed After Atlantic Flight
Cheston L Eshelman 22 of Carlisle Pa is jailed in Camden county after a flight from the Camden airport ended with the plane sinking in the Atlantic off Georges Banks. He faces larceny charges for the aircraft and instruments rental by a flying school official.
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Camden
N. J
Cheston L. Eshelman
Carlisle
Mars
Atlantic Ocean
Camden County
George E. Yost
Pennsauken
John Faries
Edward Walz
Eshelman
Georges Banks
Waltz
Gunnmner Eshelman
Boston
Walz
Witcher M'Gullough Quits Post at NGC
Washington reports Witcher M Gullo ugh resigns as secretary of the National Bituminous Coal Council effective July 1. The move ends his tenure with the NGC amid calls for renewal of the organization.
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Witcher M'Gullough
NGC
Washington
F. Witcher
Gg Huntingvse
National Bituminous Coal
King George and Queen Elizabeth Step onto U S Soil
King George VI becomes the first reigning British monarch to set foot on American soil as he and Queen Elizabeth arrive at Niagara Falls and proceed toward Washington for a four day state visit with President Roosevelt. Secretary Hull greets the royal train amid guards and cheering crowds.
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George VI
U. S
Frank H. King
Niagara Falls
N. Y
United States
George
Elizabeth
Hull
Canada
E.S.T
Washington
Roosevelt
Busy Day Outlined For Visiting Rulers
Washington June 7 Tomorrow's program for King George and Queen Elizabeth outlines a busy day. The royal party arrives at Union Station at 11 a m and is presented to residents and Mrs. with the schedule detailing the morning events.
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Washington
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Union Station
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