Lloyd George and Chamberlain clash in Commons over war risk
In a dramatic House of Commons session Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain clashed with former wartime leader David Lloyd George. Lloyd George urged shelling air bases in Majorca provoking Chamberlain to warn such action would plunge Britain into war. Votes on adjournment failed 275 to 141 as Churchill urged diplomacy with Mussolini.
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London
House of Commons
Neville Chamberlain
David Lloyd George
England
Lloyd George
Chamberlain
Majorca
Franco
Winston Churchill
Mussolini
Japan
Italy
Germany
United States
Shirley Temple Meets President Roosevelt At White House
Shirley Temple visited President Roosevelt at the White House causing a pause in government work. She shared she lost a tooth and recalled tales of Sissie and Buzzie while mentioning catching a salmon at Vancouver Island. The President invited the trio to return next year.
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Washington
Shirley Temple
Roosevelt
White House
Miss Temple
Shirley
Sissie
Buzzie
Vancouver Island
Ringling Circus Boss Proposes Pay Cut Review to Strike Crew
John Ringling North, head of Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey, offers 1600 striking workers a chance to review finances to justify a 25 percent wage cut. If not convinced, he will restore former wages. union ballots rejected return to work as the show remains dark in Scranton. Circus spokesmen seek secret ballot. workers plan to move equipment to winter quarters in Sarasota if allowed to ride home.
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Scranton
Fred J. Huester
Ringling Brothers
Barnum and Bailey Circus
John Ringling North
North
Frank Buck
Buck
Sarasota
Fla
Births in Cedar Rapids and Mercy Hospital
A baby boy weighing nine pounds was born to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Noska of Center Point on June 22. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Volesky of Swisher on June 23 at Mercy hospital. A daughter arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mallon of 2753 First Avenue E on June 23 at Mercy hospital.
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Edward Noska
Center Point
Ed Volesky
Swisher
Mercy Hospital
Arthur Mallon
First Avenue E
Laces Named From Latin Laqueus in Early Lacework
The delicate openwork fabric or network of ornamental nature derives its name from the Latin laqueus. It echoes early English laces and the French lacis in origin and form.
Lone Tree Confectioner Targeted by Extortion Threat
Iowa City reports extortion letters threatened kidnapping of Charles Gaeta's son Jimmie for 2000 dollars. Authorities say trap failed as a local, not organized gang, may be behind the scheme. Sheriff McComas co ordinated with Iowa City police. the search resumed after a misstep with the dummy money.
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Bulletin
Iowa City
Charles Gaeta
Lone Tree
Jimmie
Don McComas
McComas
Gaeta
C-Gaeta
Ao Gaeta
Poice
the Gazette
Don W. McComas
Jimmy
W. H. Bender
UK Seeks Peace in Chinese War as Cabinet Hints Mediation
Foreign Secretary told the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee the government is ready to mediate at any moment amid a stalemate in the Chinese Japanese war. A possible negotiated peace could be honorable and lasting with cordial consent of Japan and China. Lord Halifax also hinted at cooperation with the United States to improve the international atmosphere.
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Lord Halifax
United States
Boeing plans six motor transport plane for 12 hour Atlantic crossing
SEATTLE Wash. UP reports Boeing Aircraft company announced plans to build a six metored transport plane capable of crossing the Atlantic Ocean in 12 hours with 100 passengers.
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Seattle
Wash
Boeing Aircraft Company
Atlantic Ocean
Leo Carrillo Declines California Gubernatorial Bid
Hollywood star Leo Carrillo says he will not seek the California governorship due to pressure from film contracts. He announced Friday the decision, citing time conflicts with acting work.
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Hollywood
INS
Leo Carrillo
Screen Star
California
Troy Mills Boy Dies In Drowning At Local Millpond
Ronald Kelly 15 drowned at Troy Mills while with youths at a pond. Dr. Closson and Dr. Terrall noted time of drowning about 1 10 p m. Death ruled accidental with no inquest. Survived by parents grandparents and sister Charlene. funeral planned at Sacred Heart church Walker with burial at Mt Calvary Van Horne.
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Closson
Dudley
Terrall
Ronald Kelly
van Horne
Hubert Holsters
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Police remind of two rescue boats after drowning incident
Chief Robert J. Vinch announced two rescue boats are ready for river emergencies in Troy Mills. Public urged to contact police HQ immediately after incidents. squads and fire crews will respond, one boat on Cedar River above Ellis Park and another at headquarters ready to trailer to scene.
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Troy Mills
Ronald Kelly
Robert J. Vinch
Vinch
Fire Department
Cedar River
Ellis Park Pavilion
Roosevelt Plans Revised Treasury Estimates
President Roosevelt intends to release a new budget message in July to revise federal revenue and expenditure estimates submitted in January. Officials say the mid year recast accounts for the $4 billion lending program and weak industrial conditions, with receipts potentially down about $200 million and outlays up by $500 million to $1 billion.
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Washington
INS
Roosevelt
Congress
Treasury
Budget Bureau
Lightning strike shocks CCC enrollee without notice
Spokane Washington AP William D. Wylie a CCC enrollee at the Seven Mile camp near Spokane was struck by lightning and did not realize it until told by companions. Witnesses saw the flash and Wylie felt a tingling arm before calmly continuing work with his ax.
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Spokane
Wash
William D. Wylie
CCC
Seven Mile
Here
Wylie
Woman Sentenced For Aiding Karpis
Ruth Robinson alias Connie Morris pled guilty in federal court to harboring Alvin Karpis in Hot Springs Arkansas in 1935. Judge T C Trimble sentenced her to a year and a day in prison. The indictment named seven others who pled not guilty including John Stover A L C Dyer Morrie Loftis Joe Wakelin Herbert Akers and Cecil Brock and Grace Goldstein.
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Little Rock
Ark
INS
Ruth Robinson
Connie Morris
Alvin Karpis
Hot Springs
T. C. Trimble
St. Louis
John Stover
A. L. C. Dyer
Morrie Loftis
Joe Wakelin
Herbert Akers
Cecil Brock
Grace Goldstein
Fat and Glycerine in Soap Making
Fat contains glycerine which is released as a by product when combined with an alkali in soap making.
Navajo Child Saved After 15 Hour Iron Lung Effort
In Ganado Arizona a 7-year-old Navajo girl Nazabeth Lee survived after doctors and three nurses maintained artificial respiration for fifteen hours. Albert and Golden Farr drove 700 miles to deliver an iron lung from Phoenix as physicians kept her lungs working by hand.
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Ganado, Ariz
Nazabeth Lee
C. G. Salisbury
St. Joseph Hospital
Phoenix
Albert
Golden Farr
Death Penalty Decreed in Germany for Car Stops
Berlin reports a government decree establishes the death penalty for blocking roads with traps such as wires to commit robbery. The measure targets criminal schemes using road obstructions to seize vehicles and valuables.
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Berlin
Barbara Hutton's London Home Becomes Virtual Fortress
Countess Kurt von Haugwitz-Reventlow tightens security at Winfield House in London as plainclothes police and staff patrol the grounds. Paris dispatches say the husband left his Paris hotel after talks, signaling a continued rift and heightened precautions.
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London
INS
Kurt von Haugwitz-Reventlow
Barbara Hutton
Winfield House
Paris
Count von Haugwitz-Reventlow
Count von Haugwitz-Reventlow Ready to Go to London
Paris IS reports Dan ish husband of Barbara Hutton says he is ready to travel to London anytime if authorities wish him there. Friends fear he will stay in Europe until his legal position is clarified. A Bow Street magistrate will remain on standby for an immediate special court hearing if he returns to England.
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Paris
INS
Kurt von Haugwitz-Reventlow
Barbara Hutton
London
England
Bow Street
Husband Seeks Immediate Discharge Over Countess Fear Claim
An allegation centers on placing the countess in bodily fear. The husband may gain instant discharge by undertaking not to molest the countess or disturb the peace.
Holds Fowls For 20 Cent Ransom In Key West
Sheriff K O Thompson said a minor kidnapping case was solved after a housewife found her two chickens missing and a note demanding 20 cents left under a stone. A 14-year-old boy was held for juvenile authorities.
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Key West, Fla
K. O. Thompson
Plan for Four 35 000 Ton Warships Approved
Washington reports a naval expansion plan to build four warships of 35 000 tons each. President Roosevelt and Admiral Leahy approved the plan at a Friday conference. Bids are to be called July 15 with work likely starting in October.
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Washington
INS
Roosevelt
William D. Leahy
Naval Operations
Railroad Parley Sets June 28 Meeting in Chicago
Washington AP reports railroad labor and management will convene in Chicago on June 28 for preliminary talks on arrangements for a conference about a proposed 15 percent wage cut.
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Washington
Railroad Labor and Management
Chicago
Roosevelt to report on special session and stock replacement
President Roosevelt signaled at a Friday press conference that Senator Wagner of New York would seek re election this fall rather than run for governor. He also declined comment on Governor Lehman’s announcement and teased a possible stop in Oklahoma City along with other summer plans.
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Wagner
N. Y
Senate
New York
Roosevelt
Lehman
Copeland
Roosevelt Bate
Oklahoma City
Maine
Dollar
London Berlin Debt Accord Reported Near Completion
Negotiations between London and Berlin on Austrian debts proceed with a draft where Germany would assume the Austro British debt. Britain reportedly agrees not to press official public recognition of Austria's debt and may grant trade concessions to Germany.
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INL
Berlin
Germany
Britain
Austria
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