Oil Refinery Blast Kills Seven In Long Beach
A Meador absorption plant explosion at Richfield Oil in the Stenal Hill field near Long Beach Cal kills seven workers and injuries nineteen with ten missing. The blast damaged nearby homes and shattered plate glass miles away. firemen battled a four hour blaze, estimating losses at 850000. Names of the dead include Eq Weller Duke Gaughoh C. Z Brows Lottie Carlyon and others.
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Long Beach
Cal
API
Meador
Richfield Oi Company
Stenal Hill Field
Aish
D’angel Gil Company
Eq Weller
Anaheim
Duke Gaughoh
Bellflower
C. Z. Brows
Whittler
Charles Cope
L. Shurmway
Oll
I Tre
Lostie Carlyon
Marilyn Carlyon
J. E. McDonald
Orig Ct
Nee
Tonic
Hancock
D’angel
Lottie, Carlyon
Thomas ¥. Carlyon
Governor Silent On Nominations In Senate Push
Governor Kump offered no names last night for upcoming senate nominations. Rumors swirl about two to fill vacancies on the state board of control and other posts. Prominent figures discussed include Dr. F. McClintse of Whitesatung and James G. Lakin as possible nominees.
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Kump
Senate
Vodtag
James G. Lakin
F. McCiHintse
Witesatung
Willie Willis Dy Revert Quillen Quote in Sanitary Context
A fragment cites Willie Willis and Quillen with a rustic remark about avoiding Marm and a declaration from a seventy year old grandpa who reportedly sleeps in his underclothes. The text appears as a humorous or colloquial snippet from a local column.
Davis Protests Pecora Question in Senate Inquiry
In Washington a sharp protest by John W. Davis to a Pecora question intensified the senate investigation of J P Morgan and company. Davis challenged a query about stock sales on December 30 1932 as bankers sought to explain government bond purchases and market moves that pushed prices higher.
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Washington
John W. Davis
J. P. Morgan and Company
Senate
Ferdinand Pecora
Thomas
Lamont
George Whitney
Whitney
Reynolds
D. N. CG
George
Mussolini
Pecora
Davis
Boy Hikes 700 Miles To See World Fair
CHICAGO Two UPI Jack wonnson a 13 year old boy hiked barefoot from Malvern Arkansas to the world fair gate but lacked a ticket and money to enter Police moved him to shelter and reporters note several locals offered to accompany children to the fair Four other runaways were found at the home for the friendless as Jack’s tale drew attention and a crew offered to show him a good time.
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Chicago
Jack Wonnson
Arkansas
Malvern
Ark
Ack
Exposition
Cat
Jack
Hawks Completes New Transcontinental Flight Record
Lieutenant Commander Frank Hawks landed at Floyd Bennett Field after a nonstop coast-to-coast flight from Los Angeles in a 14 cylinder plane with a robot pilot. He crossed the continent in 14 hours 16 minutes, beating the 17 hour 36 minute prior record but still far short of Captain James Hatfield’s 10 hour 10 minute stoppable run.
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New York
Breskimg
Frank Hawks
Floyd Bennett Field
Ls Angeles
Hawks
Los Angeles
Hig
Sbort
James Hatzlip
Glass Industry Officials Back Prohibition Repeal Effort
West Virginia workers at Owens-Illinois Glass plants join Women’s Organization for National Prohibition Reform and other anti prohibition groups urging repeal of the eighteenth amendment. About 15 000 workers across Charleston Huntington and Fairmont plants gain full or extended hours as beer sales boost orders and revenue, aiding state tax funds and employment.
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Optos-Clinois Gills Company
W. M. Gates
Toledo
Ohio
West Virginia
Une Bagus
Owens-Niinole Glass Company
Charleston
Huntington
Fairmont
Women's Organiseation
Additional
Thou
Henuwih City
Owens-Liiiata
Paimont
Owens-Illinois
Fitrmont Improvement
Owett-Uiinolg
Utility Probe Sparks Legislature Budget War
A conference committee aims to resolve differences after amendments to the $24.4 million biennial budget bill. Senate approved 81,740 for utility investigation expenditures but refused 85,250 for future costs. House and Senate adjourned to 10 am as the special session nears its end, with a transfer proposal for conservation funding rejected. The plan funds state aid to schools at 11 million and secondary education at 53.9 million.
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Senate
House
Rush D. Holt
D. Lewis
West Virginia
Department of Agriculture
The
Conservation Commission
Cartles Generaly Everng
Roosevelt aims moratorium on small home foreclosures
President Roosevelt plans to request a halt on home foreclosures for small owners as Congress moves a mortgage refinancing bill toward action. A House approved measure would refinance debts, while the Judiciary Committee backed emergency legislation to let distressed municipalities seek court relief. Mayors urge relief before adjournment.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hartley
Congress
House
Senate
Aduse
U S Ends Its Mitchell Case
The government closed its case against Charles E. Mitchell former chairman of National City Bank on charges of evading 8600 000 in income taxes in 1929 and 1920. If convicted he faces up to ten years in prison and a 26000 fine. Witnesses and cross examination followed as the defense planned a motion to dismiss upon reconvening.
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New York
Charles E. Mitchell
National City Bank
Max D. Breuer
Mitchell
United States
George 2. Medalle
Martin Kunkel
Trancury Department
Stauer
Nia
Crosa
Kunkel
Srauer
Pranka
Maliuire
National City Company
Favorable wage rise and business reports touch day market
General Motors implements a five percent wage increase for about 190000 workers plus restoration of reductions, as stated by vice president Lawrence F Fisher. Dun and Headstreet analysts report growth from President measures fueling industrial expansion. Standard Statistics notes May dividend actions strong, with April activity among top three-year levels. Edison Institute data show higher refrigerator sales in April than Q1. Kelvinator reports record shipment gains.
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Datroit
General Motors Corporation
Todey
Alfred F. Sloan
Lawrence F. Fisher
REW
York
Standard Statistics Co
New York
Edison Eleetrie Institute
Kelvinator Corporation
B. Ww. Burrit
Sidle Mag
Police Grab Kidnap Gang
Kansas City police reported to City Manager H. P. McBiruy that the gang who kidnapped Mary McElroy last Saturday was under arrest. Five held in Amarillo Texas include two women and three men. Intercepted telegrams and a leading suspect W H McGee led to arrests in Amarillo and Kansas City. Police described McGee as the gang leader and noted cooperation from local and state authorities.
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Kansas City
H. P. McBiruy
Todey
Taé
Mary
Amarillo
Texas
Kansas
Eugene O. Reppert
Tace
Repperh
Leavensworth
Kens
W.H McGee
W. H. McGee
Amarin Automobile
McGee
Reppert
Judge McElroy
Mary McElroy
Click
Clarence Click
Clarence Stevers
Umek
Leavenworth
Avs Starr
Germans Study Debt Moratorium
Berlin June 3. President Hjalmar Schacht of the Reichsbank addressed a five day conference of Germany's foreign creditor bankers. A communique issued by delegates indicated Germany may declare a moratorium on external debts while pledging further gold and devisen contraction. Some observers expect Schacht to seek a partial interest payment in domestic currencies, with funds reinvested in Germany.
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Berlin
Kialmar Schacht
Germany
Benk
Schacht
Senate Votes Split Over Veterans Aid and Economy Act
Washington reports a Senate clash over the economy act with a tied vote decided by Vice President Garner. A Connally amendment limited World War disability cuts to 25 percent, while Byrnes proposed higher funding for Spanish American and World War veterans. Garner cast the tiebreaking vote after debate over reforms, with leadership claiming cost reductions and House conference looming.
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Washington
Senate
Jill
Garner
Connally
D. Sex
Byrnés
Independent Offices
House
Cons Tally
Byrnes
White House
N. M
Trammell
Fis
Tates
Tessy
Gardner
Clark
D. Mo
Long
D. la
Auto Kills Tot in Morgantown Incident
A three year old boy identified as Joseph was killed when struck by a car in Morgantown. Samuel E Bullock of Indiana Pennsylvania was detained for questioning as investigators determine the child’s crossing action and the driver’s involvement.
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Morgantown
Eh Strick
Joseph
Rayman, Jr
West Virginia University
Samuel E. Bullock
Indiana
Bullock
Governor Signs Revenue Measure And Four Others
Governor Kump signed a busy slate including a state revenue bill and four other measures. One abolishes the old tax segment deduction for property values. Another taxes merry go rounds and other amusements. Local bills let Elkins, Princeton and Bluefield borrow from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for municipal buildings or projects.
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City of
Elkins
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Princeton
Bluefield
Railroad Bill Fees Lacking
Washington June 2 The administration railroad bill faced weak opposition in the House and edged toward passage as Joseph B Eastman was named to lead the campaign to put railroads on a paying basis Eastman a 16 year Interstate Commerce Commission member is noted for sharp views on rail regulation He is a Katoneh North Dakota native educated at Amherst and previously served as counsel for street railway workers before joining the Massachusetts Public Service Commission President Wilson appointed him to the ICC in 1919 and he was kept by Harding and Hoover Dr Wom Splawn ex University of Texas president and ICC transportation expert was discussed as Eastman’s possible replacement after an inquiry by the committee.
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Washington
Joseph B. Eastman
Eastman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Biman
Commission
Katoneh
Amherst
Massachusetts Public Service Commission
Wilson
Harding
Hoover
Wom. W. Splawn
University of Texas and
Otis Interstate Commerce
Pirake Torn
Wage increase for Williamson miners announced
Williamson June 2 A wage increase over ten percent for about 4000 miners in the Williamson field was ordered tonight by the Williamson Operators association. They said miners now earn a basic rate of 29 cents an hour for motormen, with miners working about two days a week under present conditions. The rise follows a recommendation by Appalachian Coals Inc as part of broader higher wage movements in the region.
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Williamson
Williamson Field
Williamson Operators’ Association
Nno
Appalachian Coals, Inc
Dreiser Reconciles With Movie World After Jennie Gerhardt Screening
New York June 2 Theodore Dreiser, once bluntly hostile to film adaptations, softened his stance after viewing a private screening of Jennie Gerhardt. He praised the production as moving and well done, though noted dialogue errors. He recalled earlier protests over An American Tragedy but now sees cinema as a valid interpretation of his themes.
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Jennie Gerhardt
Aven Balti
New York
Theodore Dreiser
Lago Wee
Holly‘wood
Lester Kane
Jennie
Dresser
Cnet
Governor Will Not Veto Hi-Partisan Charter Measure
Governor will not veto the charter bill proposing a partisan structure with revenue provisions. The bill would enact a government form with licensing and revenue raises for municipalities. President Mathews will decide after reviewing the voluminous measure, with Republicans opposing the bill and delegates optimistic of passage today.
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Charleston
A. G. Mathews
State Senate
H. G. Kump
House of Delegates
Senate
Howard’ Noble i B. Wood
Houston G. Young
R. P. Desven
Kanawha
J. Luthey Jones
Dr. Boont
Eighth
Johnson
Seatter Johnson
Briton Seeks Away From Prejudices In Economic Talks
London June 2 Britain aims to remove prejudices and seek mutual concessions as the world economic conference opens June 12. Chancellor of the Exchequer Neville Chamberlain told the House of Commons that failure could bring deep fear and hardship. He warned aggressive nations will receive no quarter in ongoing economic warfare.
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London
Lecure
Meville Chamberlain
Frities House of Commons
Seld
Great Britain
Will Says He's Glad To See Midget Relief
Beverly Wawls California story notes mixed opinions about a small community mascot or performer named midget. The speaker praises the character and contrasts relief measures, comparing it to federal authority and commerce, while asserting support for Mr. Morgan’s handling of the situation.
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Will
Beverly Wawls
Calif
Dune
Hart “Bank
Morgan
Federal Reserve
United States
Choi
Commerce
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Dun & Headstreet
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