Air battles near Bilbao claim Basque and insurgent planes
On June 5 heavy air clashes occurred near Bilbao as Basque and insurgent forces traded blows. Insurgent claims include five Basque planes shot down, while Bilbao reports three insurgent aircraft destroyed. Reports also mention mutiny rumors after General Mola’s death, with no confirmation.
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Bilbao
Conyricht
Universal Service
Emilia Mois
Francisco Franco
Dng
Mola
Drivnesca
Piaeré
Paschst
Witness Recalls Threats From Gangsters In Court
New York reports reveal racketeering threats including ears and tongue removal as witnesses name James Plumeri John Dioguardi and Walshin in 1953 cases. Defense questions and altered testimony by Charles King add tension as jurors hear details from the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New, York
James Plumeri
John Dioguardi
Back Walshin
Stenry Kiduber
Defense Counsel
Walshin
King
Late Summer Session Seen
Washington reports House chiefs and President Roosevelt expect Congress to stay in session until late summer. Speaker Bankhead and Leader Rayburn said the president wants action on reforms to the supreme court agencies wage and hour standards water and soil conservation farm tenancy housing tax loopholes and nuisance taxes. They foresee possible adjournment by end of August with continued work into Labor Day and two more major legislation packages likely this session.
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Washington
House
Roosevett
Congress
Bankhead
Rayburn
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Alabama
Senate
Robinson
White Horses
White House
Doughton
Rep. Vinson
D., Ky
Ways and Means Committee
Page & Fart I
Filibuster Foes Threaten Court Bill Move
Senate opponents vow to filibuster any compromise increasing the Supreme Court size. Senator Borah accuses plans of bringing political control to the courts, urging removal of political influence rather than expansion. Administration negotiators explore options, including adding two or three judges or delaying action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Roosevelt Court
Supreme Court
McCarron
Burke D. Neh
High Court
Sen
Borah
Idaho
Acheme
Rockefeller Jr. Will Leaves Estate To Charity And Kin
The probate filing in White Plains shows John D Rockefeller Jr. left a relatively small estate, about 25 million to 30 million dollars, with Margaret Strong de Cuevas and the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research named as principal beneficiaries. Much of his fortune was already distributed to charities and family, with public statements noting a very liquid, substantial wealth prior to his May death at Ormond Beach Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Margaret Strong de Cuevas
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Researhh
Rockefeller
Standard Oil Trust
Ormond Beach
Fla
Lindbergh Foresees Rocket Travel Between Continents
Worcester dispatch reports Col. Charles A. Lindbergh endorsing Professor Robert H. Goddard’s rocket work and predicting super speed transport between America and Europe by rocket. He envisions space travel and interstellar communication, noting rockets’ independence from atmospheric limits and their potential for rapid global movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Charles A. Lindbergh
America
Europe
The Rocket and The Airplane Promise Freedom From Earth
The article compares the rocket to Langley era airpower and notes the rocket’s potential impact on science commerce and war. It stresses the uncertain future, limited only by imagination, and argues the rocket may grant freedom from the air unlike the airplane which freed humans from the earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke
Langley
Priests Battle Nazis Readied In Germany
Berlin reports Catholic church leaders issue a pulpit statement for priests to read to rebut Goebbels claim of widespread priestly immorality. He cites 25 035 priests with only 8 charged, while church officials prepare to address the faithful amid public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Rges
Church Feaders
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Germany
Efficiency in Giving John D's Aim Chapter XII
The text argues generosity defines true giving through community aid during crisis. It contrasts monetary gifts with service, noting the spirit matters more than proportion, and urges teaching children to donate earned money while adding practical study to improve conditions for longer impact. The piece highlights wealth serving future generations.
Flashes of Life In These U. S. Flashes of Life In These U. S.
Neighbors may explain: Misa Alyce Kalina reported thieves took a trombone valued at 75 dollars from her home and left a xylophone in its place. OsHkosh fishermen Harry Kitchel and Robert Cramer, a 1 year old, jumped into Lake Winnebago after a 12 12 pound catch leaped into their towboat, then retrieved their catch and returned to shore.
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Lincoln
Neb
Misa Alyce Kalina
Oshkosh
Wit
Whopper
Harry Kitchel
Robert
Cramer
Lake Winnebago
Union Calls Rally Near Ford Plant in Detroit
The United Automobile Workers massed members for a rally near Ford Motor in Detroit amid claims of an independent Ford Brotherhood of America with 7000 members signed in two days. Founder Byrd W. Scott, a 20 year Ford machinist, denied company backing and said the group aims to form an independent labor body. Ford personnel director Harry H. Bennett said he will investigate. The brotherhood plans more activity at Ford plants nationwide and says dues are not charged while an annual assessment may reach one dollar per member. A UAW protest rally was held at Sabuy Creek Park to oppose coercion and handbill distribution at plant gates.
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Detroit
API
United Automobile Workers
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Ford Brotherhood of America, Inc
Byrd W. Scott
Ford Company
UA. W. A. Jerders
Brotherhood Wan 8
Scott
Harry H. Bennett
Brotherhood
Sostt
Saby Creek Park
Bus Franchise Approved by Charleston Transit Company
The Charleston Transit company formally accepted the franchise approved by the city council. Arthur M. Hill, president, delivered acceptance to Mayor Dawson. The franchise becomes effective immediately and requires applying for a state permit within six months to establish nine bus lines once convenience certificates are obtained. A tax incentive was added to encourage removal of street cars, with a half cent per mile tax after six years if cars are removed and one cent per mile if not.
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Charleston Transit Company
Pua
Arthur M. Hill
Dawson
Howard R. Klosdermyer
State Road Commission
Public Service Commission
State Road Commissioner
Blood to Flow In Ohio City Says Murray
In Youngstown Republic Steel fought two courts to free its Warren and Niles plants from strikers as SWOC warned pickets will not permit lines to be broken. Murray said sinister events loom. police cleared pickets near Youngstown Sheet and Tube plant after a food car ruse. Strike actions aimed to cut supply, with two Minnesota Michigan mines called out.
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Associated Press
Youngstown
Republic Steel Corporation
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
SWOC
Philip Murray
Republic
Warren
Niles
Chicago
Edward J. Kelly
Youngstown Sheet and Tube, Company
San & Car
Halph E. Elser
Kiser
Jatin Mayo
Marc
Sin L. Davey
Ohio
Fis
Minnesota
Michigan
Marylang
Mayor orders evacuation of Republic Steel plant
Chicago May 5. Mayor Edward J. Kelly orders evacuation of the strike bound Republic Steel plant in South Chicago under a health ordinance. Non striking workers totaling about 1,000 are warned to leave over the weekend or face police action. The move follows rioting earlier in the week and comes during John L. Lewis drive to secure a CIO contract with three major independents. About 60,000 idle workers across seven states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Edward J. Kelly
Republic’ Steel Company
Committee For Industrial Organization
Esse
Kelly
Robert Haight
Joseph, Connolly
Health Department
James J. Hyland
Republic
John L. Lewis
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
Ifiland
Plane crash near Allegheny airport injures none
Fifteen people escaped unharmed when a Transcontinental and Western Air plane from New York to Pittsburgh crashed on landing at Allegheny County Airport. A wing struck a speaker’s stand as the tail wheel collapsed. All passengers were shaken but uninjured and transferred to another flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
New York
Pittisburgh
Soether
New Marriage License Law Goes Into Effect Friday
West Virginia enacts a three day waiting period for marriage licenses, aimed at curbing hasty unions. On Friday the new rule requires a written application filed with the county clerk and three full days before issuance. The change targets Wellsburg and Gretna Green style quick marriages, shaping end of the old system.
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Httle
Marrige
Ester Med
Gretna Green
West Virginia
Wellsburg
Mail Tampering At Plants Charged
CLEVELAND June 4 Chairman Tom M Girdler of Republic Steel protested a statement by acting postmaster general J M Donaldson that normal mail service is continued at Warren and Niles plants The company says postal officials refused to accept parcels for mailing to workers at the strike plants and in one case a package was opened for examination by CIO representatives Girdler replied promptly upon receipt of Donaldson telegram confirming continued mail service at the two cities The dispute centers on alleged interference with mail for striking workers and a package opening incident at the Warren plant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Tom M. Girdler
Republic Steel Corporation
J. M. Donaldson
Girdler
Prampliy
Post - Office Department
Prampuly
Donaldson
Warren and
Niles
Three Judges of Hell Active After Layoff Bomb Mail Returns
In Nantes a mysterious trio labeled the Three Judges of Hell resumes bomb mailings after a layoff. A postal clerk found a thick envelope marked from Minos and Psque and Basde mante, and alerted police as it failed to load. Police attempted to open it, targeting a Farewellers’ address in a nearby village while Paris reports repeat bomb detonations.
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Hell
Nantes
Hel
Minos
Psque
Basdemante
Paris
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Bilbio
Galdacano
Ousent
Eccenmnent
Racketeera
Col Y
Sen. McCarron
John D
Lindbergh
H. G. Wells
Arr
Robert H. Goddard
Clark University
London
Wale Lace
W. Atwood
Mts
Sperda
Rocketa
Col
Fioncer
Alxo
John D. Rockefeller, Sr
U. S
Morse
Ohio City
Murray
Union Chieftain
Purolo
CIO
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