Hull urges world order through law and armament curb
In Nashville, former Secretary Hull appeals to the Bar Association of Tennessee for a four point program toward a law based world order. He condemns isolationists as dangerous and calls for strengthening international economic ties and a gradual reduction of armaments while leaving room for force if needed. He advocates practical uses of cooperation and cultural relations to support international law.
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Nashville
Tenn
Cordell Hull
Bar Association of Tennessee
Hull
U.S
Black man re enacts nurse slaying in Chicago
A 19 year old Black man named Robert Nixon is taken to hospital to perform a reenactment of the nurse Nutte Anne Kuchta's fatal August murder. He claims prior days he received free medical care at the central police building while the killer hunted. He cites additional murders in Chicago and Los Angeles involving women and a 90 day sentence for a separate murder.
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Chicago
Robert Nixon
Nutte Anne Kuchta
Central Police
Eirstewell
Florence Johnson
Fiorence Castle
Los Angeles
Edue Worden
Marguerite
Willie Willis aeten described as a good-looker in quotes
The passage describes Willie Willis aeten as attractive and notes others dislike her presence. It includes a controversial line about defending and saving a woman who can outperform men in every task.
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Aeten
Giant Flying Boat Atlantic Clipper makes first test cruise
In Seattle on June 3 the Atlantic Clipper began its testing phase as a passenger mail and express flying boat. The 152 foot wings, 82000 pound craft faced launch uncertainties while Eddie Allen watched from a harbor tether. Early sea trials saw it glide into salt water with rowboats nearby and coast guard craft guiding the path.
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Seattle
Eddie Allen
Coast Guard
Lewis Refuses Inquiry Over Wagner Act Modification
Washington June 3 John L Lewis announced he would not participate in a Roosevelt inquiry into the British trade union act and said the CIO cannot sanction any move toward amending the Wagner act. He had previously agreed to be represented on the president's commission but reversed after reports suggested the study might alter Wagner act provisions. The American Federation of Labor also agreed to join, with leaders selecting Robert Watt of Massachusetts.
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Washington
Roosevelt
John L. Lewis
Labor
Perkins
APL
Committee For Industrial Organization
American Federation of Labor
CIO
Robert Watt
Mas
Tlio
Candid Cameramen Probe Downtown Shoppers
The Gazette dispatches its candid cameraman to downtown Charleston to snapshot shoppers and business people. Subjects can reclaim their prints by sending 25 cents and their name and address to The Gazette, with free 7 by 8 color enlargements if their photo appears in a future daily classified feature.
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Gazette
Jack Robinson
Charleston
The
Halestecet
FDR Strong as Ever, War Chief Declares
ST LOUIS June 3 Harry A Woodring said President Roosevelt is as strong politically and as popular as in 1936. He asserted the cabinet member that Republicans would likely win some seats in Congress if a national election were held tomorrow.
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St, Louis
Roosevelt
Harry A. Woodring
Maine
Vermont
Congress
Aviation Board Is Agreed Upon
Washington reports conferees agreed on a compromise bill to regulate civilian aviation under a single agency. It would create a five member civil aeronautics authority with an executive administrator and a three member air safety board. Members would be appointed by the president with senate approval and paid twelve thousand dollars annually.
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Washington
House
Senate
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Bureau of Air Commerce
Commerce Department
Welles Calls Bombings Barbarous Across Spain and China
Sumner Welles condemned bombing in China and Spain as barbarous after a Roosevelt meeting. The statement cited thousands of civilian deaths and injuries from aerial attacks. In Taragona, Spain, June 3, ten were killed and 25 injured when 20 bombs hit the city, destroying many homes.
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Washington
Sumner Welles
Department of State
China
Spain
United States
Roosevelt
Taragona
INS
Jap Bombers Strike Canton City Deep in Destruction
Canton, a once prosperous South Chinese port, endured a new rain of Japanese bombs killing 50 and wounding over 200 as eight planes swarmed the streets around Tsishatao station. Refugees faced shards and debris in the disaster zone amid reports of battles elsewhere including Chiang Kai shek forces countering near Lung-Hai and Kaifeng.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghal
Canton
Caiton
Tsishatao
Central
China
Montreal Gazette Celebrates 160th Birthday
The Gazette of Montreal, the city's first newspaper and a longtime continental elder, marks its 160th birthday with a reflection on its historic role and enduring presence in Canadian journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Catradian Press
Gazette
Chamberlain's Step to End War: A High Risk Gamble
AP dispatch notes British Premier Chamberlain moves toward peace talks by inviting Spanish factions while mixing idealism with pragmatism. The plan shifts toward engaging Mussolini and Hitler, including recognition of Ethiopia's annexation, signaling a controversial compromise amid rising dictator influence.
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Chamberlain
DeWitt Mackenzie
New York
Anthony Eden
Mussolini
Hitler
Galahad Eden
Ethiopia
England
Naval Planes Aid Hunt For Kidnapped Cash Boy
Federal agents pushed the search for Jimmy Cash beyond Princeton Florida to mangrove keys as naval planes from the Miami base joined the effort. Three men were released after questioning while investigators sift clues including three ransom notes and a burlap sack with a decomposed object. Hope for finding the boy alive faded as searches extended into the Everglades Cape Sable region.
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Princeton
Fla
Little Jimmy iCash
Bay
Mangrove Keys
Miami Reserve
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Willard
John Campbell Brothers
John Manuel
FBI
Miami
John Campbell
J. Edgar Hoover
James Bailey Cash
Cash
Hope
Everglades
Cape Sable
Dissent Challenges Harrison County Electric Rural Case
Chairman John J. D. Preston issued a vigorous public dissent accusing the public service commission of reaching a theoretical rather than practical solution to the Harrison county electric cooperative issue. He noted that last week the commission granted a certificate of convenience to the A. E. B. financed Harrison County Rural Electrification association amid protest by Monongahela West Penn Public Service Company.
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John J. D. Preston
Public Service Commission
Harrison County Electric Cooperative
Monongahela West Penn Public Service Company
A. EB. A
Harrison County Rural Electrificattion Association
Preston
Dance Fee Sets Height Based Entry At Juniors’ Dance
In Johnstown Pennsylvania on June 3 the Junior Pitt sophomores announce a penny measure for their June 10 dance. Admission includes a fee of one cent per inch of a dancer’s height. The rule: no one under four feet. organizers say the aim is to ensure a good time and thrift.
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Johnstown
Pitt
FDR to Make New Deal Tour
President Roosevelt plans a transcontinental tour in July and August to advocate New Deal policies in primary races. He will speak in states where supporters seek reelection or challenge conservative Democrats in the Senate. Advisers say the trip aims to aid pro New Deal candidates.
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Washington
INS
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
Miners Wife Testifies Deputy Hit Her in Heat of Moment
The middle aged wife of a Harlan County coal miner testified in the conspiracy trial that a deputy sheriff came to their home last year after her husband lost his job and struck her so hard she was addled. The witness spoke as court drummed nervously at the chair.
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London
Harlan County
Harlan
Senate Passes Recovery Bill By 60-10 Vote
The Senate approved a 3.723 billion dollar lending program by a 60 to 10 vote, topping the House version by about 600 million. The bill now goes to a conference committee to reconcile differences. Absent broad support for anti-politics provisions, administration forces won most major tests.
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Senate
Washington
House
Joint Conference Committee
Byrd
Sen
D-Va
Public Works Administration
PWA
Cape Send
Copeland
Chamber
Austin
R-t
Hatch
D-Nm
WPA
Accord Reached On Major Wage and Hours Issues
Senate and house conferees reached agreement on wage hour legislation with a fixed 25 cent minimum wage and acceptance of House child labor provisions. They aim for a final bill by Tuesday or Wednesday as debate shifts toward a 40 hour work week and 40 cent minimum in interstate industries.
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Washington
INS
Senate
House
Congress
Thomas D
Utah
Thomas
Fancy Liquors Stocked Here As Experiment
A Charleston store plans a limited run of 33 upscale liquor items not offered elsewhere by the state liquor control commission. Prices include a 16 to 18 year old bourbon at 9.10 per quart and a 1 year old Scotch at 8.15 per fifth, plus four 12 year old Scotches from 4.15 to 4.55 per fifth. Imported liqueurs, cordials, aperitifs, rum, wines, and champagnes are featured, previously only at the Greenbrier hotel agency. Chairman R E Kelly says the experiment tests demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
State Liquor Control Commission
Bond
Commission
Greenbrier
White Sulphur + Springs
R. E. Kelly
Rodgers Succeed Stansbury Named by WVU Alumni
West Virginia University faces a leadership transition as Ira Rodgers, former captain of Walter Camp’s 1919 All America team, is urged to replace Harry Adam Stansbury as athletic director. President C S Boucher to make a definite recommendation to the board. Stansbury to assume duties at the state chamber of commerce July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Browning
West Virginia University
Harry Adam Stansbury
E Rodgers
Fairmont
Ira Rodgers
Walter Carp
C. S. Boucher
University
Board of Governors
Stansbury
State Chamber of
Bolt Kills Two Golf Spectators In Kansas City Storm
A severe lightning strike at Hillcrest country club during a Kansas City golf tournament killed William D. Soyle and E. M. Critchfield and injured six others. Officials suspended play after the bolt struck near the ninth green as top golfers led by Horton Smith and Leonard Dodson approached the area. One spectator died instantly. Critchfield died after heroic rescue efforts. others were injured, with varying degrees of burns and shock.
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Kansas City
William D. Soyle
E. M. Critchfield
Hillcrest
Thomas J. Cunningham
Boyle
Critchfield
Cunningham
Lester Alten
Horton Smith
Chicago
Leonard Dodson
Springfield
Leonard Gibson
George Combs
Smith
Dodson
Allen
Joseph Allee
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