Chamberlain Warns Japan as Talks With Soviets Set
Prime Minister Nevil Chamberlain warned Japan to halt anti British agitation in the Far East, warning that failure could threaten Anglo French Soviet talks. He urged a return to calm amid a rising arms race and warned of a bloody harvest if war comes. He noted Poland's restraint in the Danzig quarrel and announced a Soviet led three nation mission to Moscow for general staff talks, led by Admiral Sir Reginald Drax with Air Marshal Sir Charles Burnett and Maj. Gen. Thomas Heywood.
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William Hillman
London
INS
Neville Chamberlain
Japan
Far East
House of Commons
Germany
Italy
Chamberlain
Europe
Poland
Danzig
War Office
India
Malay Archipelago
China
Cairo
Suez Canal
Commons
Britis
Moscow
Reginald Drax
Charles Burnett
Thomas O. Heywood
U. S
Britain
Lanky Farmer Surrenders After 30 Hour Manhunt
Charles Allen a 70 year old retired farmer surrendered to authorities after a 30 hour chase following a deadly shooting at his farm that killed Cynthiana Police Chief George Dickey and wounded eight others. He was found at a brother’s home near Jacksonville after telephoning for protection. Allen described a nighttime escape from a barn and long trek across fields before hiding then surrendering.
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Lexington
Charles Allen
Cynthiana
George Dickey
Allen
Harrison County
Jacksonville
Dickey
Willie Willis by Robert Quillen
Willie Willis offers a wry reflection on social feelings and mood, noting days when nobody is liked and nobody feels like liking anyone else. The piece blends humor with a candid take on human interactions and transient moods.
Weiss Indicted In LSU Scandal
Baton Rouge July 31 The parish grand jury indicted Leon C Weiss a leading New Orleans architect who helped design the state capitol on charges of aiding and abetting Dr James Monroe Smith in embezzling 5750 from Louisiana State University linked to a 575000 Bienville hotel property inspection fee Weiss is senior partner of the firm and the case follows prior federal indictments involving the Bienville hotel equipment as the inquiry into state university affairs continues pending Aug 15.
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Baton Rouge
Parish Grand Jury
Leon C. Weiss
New Orleans
Louisiana State Capitol
James Monroe Smith
Sie Louisiana Ame University
P T
Weiss
Smith
Louisiana State University
Bienville
The
State University
Derice
Federal Grand New Orleans
China Parley Progress in Tientsin Police Agreement Reached
In Tokyo July 31 a British Japanese accord on Tientsin police measures was reached amid 15 000 Japanese demonstrations outside the British embassy. Debates over Chinese currency and concessions lingered as Japan pressed for the return of a 48 million tael silver reserve and withdrawal of British currency support. A foreign office spokesman commented on the talks.
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Tokyo
Tientsin
Japan
Chin
Britain
Foreign Office
Cantor Sued for 751000 Damages in Battery Case
Charles Gollob and wife Elsie sue Eddie Cantor and others for 751000 damages alleging battery after a recent altercation at a Cantor radio show. Suit names Cantor as Isador Iskivitch and includes Bert Gordon the Mad Russian, Columbia Broadcasting, and sponsor as defendants.
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Hollywood
INS
Eddie Cantor
Charles Gollob
Elsie
Cantor
Isador Iskivitch
Bert Gordon
Columbia Broadcasting Company
U.S. Aims to Shape Foreign Views at Home and Abroad
Washington assesses that policy now pushes to broadcast U S views to general publics in Germany Italy and Japan to affect opinion. The latest move ends the 1911 treaty with Japan as Tokyo signals believed U S indifference to China policy and hopes to stay out of the Far East.
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Germany
Italy
Japan
Washington
Tokyo
U. S
China
Far East
Mother Dies, Never Knows 2 Sons Slain
In Omaha and Los Angeles Mrs. Himon Goldberg lived seven years unaware that two of her three sons had been shot to death in 1932 during a business dispute by an enraged cousin. Ralph D sent deceptive letters from New York and other cities, simulating updates from the sons to shield his mother from bad news.
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Omaha
Neb
Himon Goldberg
Los Angeles
Harry
Sam Goldberg
New York
Ralph
Mrs. Goldberg
Gable Captures Youthful Burglar At His California Ranch
Clark Gable reported to police that he captured and disarmed an 18 year old intruder who confronted him with his antique pistol and demanded money. The suspect, William J. Broski, was booked on suspicion of burglary after being restrained by the actor.
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van Nuys
Calif
Clark Gable
Gable
William J. Broski
Carole Lombard
Broski
Chester Welch
Mail crew repels train bandits in Illinois holdup
On a Chicago to Champaign train a pair of armed robbers attempted to seize a 56000 army payroll. The mail car crew fought back with Gunfire, Earl Boothman and John Gearson aided, one robber shot and captured, the other wounded and fled with a driver in a car, as state police blocked routes nearby.
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Champaign
Jesse James
Eneni
Illinois
Earl Boothman
Local 31
Illinois Central Railroad
Chicago
Onarga
Ill
Army
Technical Air School
Rantoul
Guy O'Hern
J. J. Malloy
Boothman
John Agearson
del Ray
John F. Walden
Highway 45
WPA Dismisses 4911 Workers in West Virginia
A total of 4911 WPA workers left the rolls in West Virginia as the 18-month rule suspension did not prevent a quota-based cut. A 30-day furlough for those on WPA rolls 18 months or longer was suspended by Washington after senate action. The reduction lowered state WPA payrolls to about 32500 at midnight.
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West Virginia
Washington
Senate
Danzig Workers Executed in Berlin Report
A Reuters dispatch from the Free City says arrested Danzig workers involved in an anti Communist drive were flown to Berlin by private planes and reportedly executed by guillotine. The reports specify the victims were among those jailed in the crackdown and the killings occurred in the German capital.
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London
INS
Danzig
Berlin
Reuter
Free City
Cleveland Fisher body plant riot ends in injuries
In Cleveland a strike at General Motors Fisher body plant led to clashes between police and pickets. Tear gas and rocks flew as more than 2,000 union supporters faced off with authorities, leaving at least 35 injured and 15 pickets arrested after violent daytime and evening confrontations.
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Fisher Body
Cleveland
Associated Press
General Motors
Eliot Ness
Ness
George J. Matowitz
INS
Lees
CIO
United Auto
General Motors Corporation
Harold H. Burton
Leaders Hope To Save Bills
Washington July 31 Leaders push for adjournment by salvaging Roosevelt lending and housing bills. Senate passage of lending measure prompts house Democrats to seek similar action and attach the 800 million housing bill as an amendment to outflank opposition. Debate and votes hinge on House action Wednesday and President Roosevelt’s return.
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Washington
INS
Congress
Roosevelt
Senate
House
White House
Senate Backs Shattered Lend Bill 52-28 in Vote
In Washington the administration lending bill, trimmed to 1.615 billion, passed the Senate 52 to 28 and moves to the House. House Rules Committee sent the measure to the floor as debate centers on the Banking Committee version totaling 1.95 billion. The bill funds RFC loans for non-federal works, rural electrification, tenant farmers, western reclamation, and export financing, with significant cuts to highways and rail equipment funding.
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Washington
Senate
House
House Rules Committee
House Banking Committee
Congress
RFC
Export-Import Bank
Economloc
Sen. Barkley
Barkley
Sen. Taft
American Woman Held in Dachau Suspected
Paris reports the American embassy asked Berlin to verify if Mrs. Lili Harrison Lem of New Orleans is imprisoned in Dachau concentration camp. Franz Lem, who fled Dachau, says his American wife, a citizen with a passport obtained earlier this spring, was arrested with him in Hamburg on May 3 and escaped gunfire along the border to reach France on July 19.
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Paris
INS
Berlin
Lili Harrison Lem
New Orleans
Dachau
Franz Lem
Lem
Hamburg
France
Hips Get Living Space In New Winter Styles
Paris fashion report from July 31 describes winter outfits with pin suiting and velvet day suits. Embroidery dominates long skirts in satins and tulles with gold thread and vine leaf patterns. Dahlia motifs highlight Chanel collection with colorful dahlias on shoulders and bold jewelled collars for crepe dresses and evening Velvets.
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Alice Maxwell
Paris
Cabs Lee
Chanel
Maryland Cupid Is Still in Lead
Maryland marriage trend remains positive with Parsons reporting 434 marriages in July, more than any month this year. Fees rose as 107 more couples tied the knot than in June, while street solicitors face new $100 license requirements starting tomorrow.
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Mecca
Court House
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