British Send Envoy to Moscow to Fasten Three-Power Pact
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain announced Britain will dispatch a foreign office specialist as special envoy to Moscow to speed negotiations on a British French Russian mutual assistance pact. The move aims to cut red tape and overcome one or two remaining difficulties, notably Baltic states objections to a three-state guarantee.
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Lone Vote Elects 'House' Speaker in Boys State
In Jackson's Mill on June 7, a sunburned delegate carried Gov Rodney Wolford's message to the legislature of Boys State. The Nationalists and Federalists fought a 20-20 split in the House of Delegates causing a deadlock. The Nationalists moved ailing delegate from infirmary to cast the decisive vote for Thomas Honaker of Beckley to be speaker. In the Senate, the Nationalists...
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Willie Willis Reflects on a Rough Day and Lost Plans
Willie Willis recalls a bad day missing supper and the movie. He mentions Mr. Brown not informing others about his air rifle accidentally hitting a cow.
Japan Weighs Settlement to End China's War
Tokyo dispatch reports Premier Hiranuma and top ministers debating a settlement to the Sino Japanese conflict. Domei says meetings with Arita Itagaki Yonai and others aim to craft policy for peace in China and coordinate with army and navy on future steps.
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Latvia and Estonia Sign Nazi Non-Aggression Pacts
Berlin reports Adolf Hitler signed 10-year non aggression treaties with Latvia and Estonia. The pacts bar attacks or aiding third parties, allow normal trade with Germany’s enemies if Germany is at war, and are part of Germany’s bid to counter France Britain guarantees. Hitler travels to Berchtesgaden for a cooling retreat until autumn as European tensions linger over Danzig and Pomerze.
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Arrest of Irish Leader Russell Sparks U S House Clash
An Irish rebellion in Congress erupted over the Detroit arrest of Sean Russell, Irish Republican leader, with critics calling it a stupid blunder. President Roosevelt intervened to review Russell's detention as leaders planned a protest, then pressed the state department to act.
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Jackson county hits new gas milestone with 12 million cu ft well
The 12,000,000 cubic foot Oriskany sand gas well was brought in near Ripley by Delegate Everett Starcher and partners on the Grady Boggess farm in Jackson county. It is the largest and fourth well drilled by the group, which is also active on the Daily Boggess and Rosy Boggess farms. Associates include T. V. Foster J. H. Depue W. B. Reed G. A. Richards Z. M. Conley and J. C. Looney of Spencer.
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Congress weighs curtailment of WPA programs
Washington June 7 AP Informed lawmakers expect a House subcommittee to recommend curtailing but not abolishing the WPA for the next fiscal year. Proposals include shifting part of the 1.447 billion dollar WPA request to the Public Works administration with a likely 125 million transfer, and possible abolition of theater and writers projects amid criticisms of propaganda.
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Trooper Tells Of Killing Girl In Self Defense
MAUCH CHUNK Pa June 7 a state police corporal testified he killed 14 year old Joan Stevens when she threatened him with a gun the weapon turned out to be a toy he said it looked real to him and he fired as the girl rode with two troopers near Nesquehoning her forehead and breast were hit while he claimed self defense the case to be reviewed by a grand jury with the pistol found in the girl’s hand examined by investigators and the coroner’s inquest ongoing.
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Maniac Attempts To Kill 3 by Gas in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati a man described as a chemist with a mania tried to kill a family of three by deadly fumes. Mrs Eleanor Kesse 39 woke to a sizzling sound from a quart fruit jar on a window ledge releasing almond like vapors. Henry Kesse 49 and their 16 year old son Thomas were present as the apartment filled with choking fumes.
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Electrical Lightning Knife Aids Wartime Surgery
Washington reports Dr. Gustavus M. Blech of Chicago has perfected a 19 pound electrical surgical knife. The device uses high frequency current to cut tissue while sealing vessels and destroying bacteria, enabling frontline use beyond hospitals.
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Gas Line Blast Kills Worker in South Charleston
E D Taylor 52 of Dunbar dies in South Charleston hospital from a compound skull fracture after a gas line valve cap blew off during testing with compressed air near the town hall. Seven other workers suffered bruises burns and shocks and were treated at Dunn hospital in Snodgrass ambulances.
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Mexican Flier Francisco Sarabia Dies in Potomac Crash
Francisco Sarabia, 39, Mexico’s leading civilian flier, died after his low wing monoplane crashed into the Potomac River minutes after takeoff for Ciudad Lerdo. His wife Agripina, son Francisco Jr., and brother Santiago witnessed the plunge. embassy officials attempted rescue. Sarabia had recently set a nonstop Mexico City to New York record and Roosevelts ordered body to be returned by army plane.
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Busy Schedule Of King and Queen In Washington Visit
The king and queen arrive in Washington on Thursday with a full itinerary. They will be greeted at Union Station, attend a White House luncheon, tour memorials, attend a British embassy garden party with 10 000 scouts present, and host a state dinner at the White House. The visit includes meetings with Washington diplomats and a reception for British nationals.
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Royal Visit Highlights Washington Lodging And Guard Number
Hotels along the parade route are sold out with rooms from 100 dollars an hour. A 1,500 strong municipal guard will accompany King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Secretary Hull rehearses the official reception in preparation for the royal entourage's arrival. King George favors English bottled water at the White House.
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British King Visit Spurs House Split Over Neutrality Bill
On the eve of the British king's visit, a House Foreign Relations Committee split 12 to 11 against a late session to rush an administration backed neutrality bill. Rep. Tinkham accused the bill of favoring England. Rep. Bloom said such charges risk war. He questioned whether the king's visit signals an entente or military understanding.
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Cabinet Backs Roosevelts Third Term Talk
Washington reports Secretary Wallace says the entire cabinet would be completely loyal if Roosevelt seeks a third term. He offers no hint on his own views, while Ickes had urged another term in Look magazine.
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British King and Queen Touch U S Soil in Historic Welcome
In Niagara Falls New York on June 7 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth crossed the border from Canada on a royal train. Secretary Hull greeted the monarchs with informal courtesy and the couple moved on toward Washington for a four day state visit with President Roosevelt tomorrow.
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Royal visit to Washington marks 36 hour stay
Washington prepares for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrival with security drills and grand ceremonies. President Roosevelt meets the royals at Union Station and leads a parade past two lines of service members toward the White House, accompanied by the marine band and a 21 gun salute.
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Navy to Sweep Bay Before Rulers Sail
Washington June 7 mine sweepers to drag New York bay before King George VI and Queen Elizabeth sail Saturday to Manhattan from Fort Hancock New Jersey. Two 165 foot coast guard cutters and three smaller boats to patrol Friday morning. Troops to search adjacent areas and clear of unauthorized persons.
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