Warning to Quit Two Chinese Ports Sparks Tensions
A Japanese demand for all foreign vessels to leave Wenchow and Foochow by Thursday noon was rejected by the United States, with consular officials warning Japan would be responsible for any damage to American interests. The crisis follows Japan’s occupation moves along the Chinese coast and talks of negotiating at Tokyo. Local tension rises as Japanese and British ships clash with laborers near Tangku.
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Wenchow
Foochow
E.s.t
Japan
China
Clarence E. Gauss
United States
Jase
Tien
Tokyo
Tientsin
Gauss
Harry E. Yarnell
United State Asiatic Fleet
Americver
Yarnell
Parley Reaches Tentative Agreement on Tokyo Settlement
Tokyo reports Japan has accepted Britain's proposal for a settlement of issues tied to the 15 day old blockade of French concessions at Tianjin. The accord signals progress in talks aiming to resolve tensions over concessions and related disputes.
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Tokyo
Japan
Britain
Tientan
Roosevelt Returns to Washington to Tackle Congress
President Roosevelt boards the Roosevelt Train and heads to the capital to resume duties and confront ongoing congressional obstruction. He aims to advance relief and agricultural appropriation measures while engaging with lawmakers.
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Roosevelt
Embargo Clause Change Proposed in House Debate
During a House debate Rep Barton of Ohio urged narrowing the term munitions to exclude many items. Rep Vorys sought to distinguish policy from traditional balance of power logic. Rep Jarman argued current neutrality is piecemeal and would veto broader arms bans if certain sections stayed.
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Barton
Foreign Affairs Committee
House
Vorys
Ohio
Republican Committee
Jarman D
New York
Lightning claim near Wayne injures man and girl
A clear night lightning strike near Wayne West Virginia on June 28 killed a 45 year old man and injured a girl who were with him. They escaped other injuries.
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Wayne
W. Va
Bittner Blames Operators for Coal Shutdown in Hearing
UMW District 17 President Van A. Bittner testified at an unemployment benefits hearing that coal operators caused the seven week bituminous shutdown by seeking a surplus market. He said negotiations stalled as mines ceased operations and a state judge treated the suspension as a labor dispute.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
van A. Bittner
United Mine Workers District 17
Senee Se Eet
Walter
Simms
Legion Convention Opens in Mount Hope West Virginia
Dist. Legion delegates arrive in Mount Hope West Virginia for the annual convention held in late June. National speakers and local officials planned programs include ceremonies, elections and community service actions.
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Dist. Legion
Mount Hope
W. Va
Gionnaires A the
Trans Atlantic Passenger Service Begins on Clipper
The first paying passengers to fly Atlantic routes boarded the Dixie clipper at Port Washington and departed for Europe amid 5,000 spectators. The Pan American flying boat is valued at $750,000 and aims for Horta in the Azores by breakfast. A second Yankee clipper soon followed, inaugurating regular U S to England mail service with fares of $375 one way or $678 round trip.
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N. Y
Atlantic
Europe
Horta
Azores
Pan American Airways
Manhasset Bay
United States
England
Engine Veterans of Heads of Corporations
Court rules NLRB runoff election method unfair
The court condemned NLRB practice of runoffs in a 3000 worker election at Consumers' Power Co. Jackson Mich. Electrical workers tally 1070 to CIO 1100 plus 506 who voted neither. The ruling voided the NLRB order for a runoff and urged revision of the process.
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NLRB
Iipo
Icks
Hobson
Consumers’ Power Co
Jackson, Mich
CIO Utility Workers Committee
Contractor found dead on U. S. Route 60
In Charleston West Virginia on June 28 Wayne C. Moss a 41 year old contractor was found dead on U S Route 60. Police reported the man was discovered at the scene with no immediate signs of foul play. An investigation is ongoing.
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U. S
Charleston, W. Ve
Wayne C. Moss
West Virginia Business Outlook Signals Recovery in 1939
State business appears to recover after years of strain as WV coal and commerce show cautious gains. A May report notes stocks down and production paused, with optimism for mid year improvements and a possible rebound in mountain industries by late June.
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West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
Uwinten Comenion
Omer
Loaely
Spee
Churchill warns of a tense European summer with Hitler
June 28 report notes Winston Churchill predicting a summer of tension across Europe as Germany rearmament grows. He urges Hitler to pause before plunging into the unknown, cites government press tone, and links potential conflicts in Europe and the Far East to July through September.
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Winston Churchill
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Britain
Oe c
Carlton Club
National bank buying exempt from sales tax
Charleston West Virginia June 28 The consumers sales tax es be collected on retail we by national banks in est Virginia because such institutions are agencies of the United States promoting its policies in the opinion of the attorney general s office The opinion issued today by As government agent not liable to state taxation except as congress consents.
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Charleston
W. Va
Virginia
Uni- States
Attorney General
Congress
Dorothy Lamour in Love Theft Suit Linked to Alderman
Testimony in Los Angeles reveals Dorothy Lamour and Alderman Myrl Alderman embraced and kissed during summer 1937. Witness George L. Roberts, a former Hollywood bartender, described Alderman kissing Lamour on the lips and suggested the singer Ruth Etting was among the women involved in the alleged romantic intrigue.
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Los Angeles
Lamour
Myrl Alderman
Alderman
Alma Alderman
Ruth Etting
George L. Roberts
Hollywood
Dorothy Lamour
Monetary Bill Faces New Delays Amid Relief Controversy
Senate action on the $1.735 billion relief bill runs up against a Friday midnight deadline and a swift pass resolution as leaders seek to avert delays. The $1.194 billion farm bill and a $2 billion exchange stabilization fund also stir debate with silver price and devaluation issues shaping the fight.
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Senate
International Exchange Stabilization Fund
Wage boost announced by Atlantic Greyhound lines
Charleston West Virginia June 28 A five percent pay increase for 800 employees earning under 200 dollars a month was announced by E F Engle general manager of Atlantic Greyhound lines The raise takes effect July 1 The bus company employs about 975 people in ten states including Pennsylvania and Kentucky
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Charleston
W. Va
E &. Engle
Atlantic Greyhound Lines
Engle
Kenneny
Pennsylvania
Theater projects gain approval amid WPA funding limits
The Senate approved continuation of federal theater and WPA art projects with a 13 million dollar cap and a 26 percent state contribution. A key amendment would force WPA to publish names and salaries of employed personnel, while debates over funding and local sponsorship continued, with critics arguing the 25 percent state share is unfair.
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Senate
Wagner
N. Y
Chante
House
Holt
D-W. Va
WPA
Passon
Crteriora
Texan Appointed to Highest Shrine Office at Imperial Meet
Walter D. Cline, a Wichita Falls oil magnate and former mayor, becomes ruler of the Shrine, succeeding A A D Rahn, at the Memphis convention. William Heim of Philadelphia Lu Lu temple chosen for imperial outer guard, defeating Harold Lloyd and John Zink. Cline begins a 50 year ascent toward the top post.
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Philadelphia
Husky Walter D. Cline
Wichita Falls
Tex
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Tenn
Imperial Outer Guard
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Harold Lloyd
John Zink
East Baltimore
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