Probe unrest of Alaskan pioneers in Matanuska valley
A federal special investigator was sent to Alaska's Matanuska valley amid reports of unrest and dissatisfaction among Wisconsin and Minnesota settlers relocated by FERA. Main complaints center on insufficient housing supplies. Lawrence Westbrook said no official discontent reports have reached his office, though others note rumors persist.
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Federal Relief Administration
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Helen Jacobs Among Debutantes to Meet Royal Court
The United States embassy announced eleven American debutantes and matrons, including tennis star Helen Jacobs, will be presented to King George and Queen Mary on June 25 in the season's third royal court in London.
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United States
Helen Jacobs
King George
Queen Mary
Aly Khan Named In Divorce Suit
Prince Aly Khan son of the Aga Khan head of the Ismaili Muslims with a large following was named in a divorce suit filed in London. The report notes his title and public stature while outlining legal action underway.
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London
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Central Asia
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Guinness Divorce Suit Filed in House of Commons Member Case
An un defended divorce suit is filed by Thomas Loel Guinness, a conservative member of parliament, against his wife. The case unfolds as a notable political figure seeks judicial relief in a high profile domestic matter.
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Nesday
Thomas Loel Guinness
Bus Crash Kills Driver. 25 Hurt In Massachusetts Route
A bus driver was killed and at least 25 injured when a traveling orchestra and entertainers bus collided with two cars on a main highway en route to Athol Massachusetts. The dead driver was Philip Magusson, 25, of Pittsburgh. Clara Uhlenhake, daughter of Henry Uhlenhake, and Frank Krobriger, son of Philip Krobriger, were married at St Francis Church the day prior.
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Henry Uhlenhake
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M. J. Thiltgen
Cedar Rapids Boy Elected Iowa DeMolays Junior Councilor
Raymond Churchill of Cedar Rapids was elected junior counselor of Iowa DeMolays at the state conclave in Davenport. Other officers include Norman Bishop of Des Moines as master counselor and Elmer Schake of Davenport as councilor-elect.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Davenport
Associated Press
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Des Moines
Elmer Schake
Robert Needham
Sioux City
Gordon Oliver
Red Oak
Floyd M. Pratt
F. F. Harvey
Perry
Engine Derailed Near Beverly Delays Detour Trains
A westbound freight engine derailed about a mile east of Beverly at 6 p.m. Tuesday while swapping a damaged car. Detours routed North Western trains via Cedar Rapids while crews called the Rock Island wrecker. Tracks cleared by midnight.
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Cedar Rapids
Rock Island
Brewers Seek State Regulation To Limit Federal Control
About 600 leading U S brewers met at the Congress hotel in Chicago to back voluntary state regulation. They voted to maintain NRA provisions as voluntary state codes believed beneficial and wholesome. Specific points designated were not disclosed.
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Chicago
INS
United States
Congress Hotel
NRA
Milwaukee beer guzling speed contest overwhelmed by entries
Promoters of a championship beer gzzling speed contest received 300 entries with more arriving by mail. Organizer George E. Walter Jr says the field will be cut to 100 to fit the fair meet. He notes contestants must drink one half gallon bottles rather than five regular bottles to ensure fairness for all mouths.
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Milwaukee
George E. Walter, Jr
Tragical car crash claims four lives in fiery blaze
Four people died in a spectacular automobile crash early Wednesday when their sedan struck a car driven by Robert Pearson. A gasoline tank explosion trapped them inside as flames engulfed the vehicle and blocked rescue efforts. Victims named include Earl Mosher 23 Clark Coxey Georgia Martin 19 and Bernice Martin 23.
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Robert Pearson
Earl Mosher
Clark Coxey
Georgiana Martin
Bernice Martin
Insanity Verdict Frees Los Angeles Woman in Murder
A nine woman and three man jury found Mrs. Gladys Carter insane on April 13 when she shot house guest Frances Walker. The verdict vacates manslaughter conviction and Judge Bowron will decide if she must be committed to a sanitarium.
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Los Angeles
Gladys Carter
Frances Walker
Archie Carter
Czech Chief Offers Hand To Germany
Czechoslovakia called for friendly neighborly relations with Germany. Foreign Minister Eduard Benes said an understanding with Germany is a main aim of Czechoslovakia's foreign policy during a Berlin address amid his tour of the country.
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Praha
Czechoslovakia
Eduard Benes
Foreign Press Association of Berlin
Two Couples Burned To Death In Auto
Los Angeles report says four people two men and two women died in a car fire. Authorities continue to investigate the blaze and identify the victims.
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Los Angeles
INL
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