House Passes Social Security Revision Bill
The House approved a sweeping Social Security revision by 361 to 2, authorizing 1.755 billion dollars in benefits over five years and trimming payroll taxes by 1.71 billion in three years. It shifts to a pay as you go plan with a modest reserve, speeds up benefits to 1940, and preserves small employer exemptions.
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State Elections Seen 1940 Factor
Washington June 10 Debates over national nominating prospects overlook a pivotal factor for 1940. Forty eight states elect governors that year and party leadership in those states aligns with governor nominations, shaping future presidential tickets more than current Washington skirmishes. Key states include Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Missouri Ohio Nebraska Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota North and South Dakota Idaho Colorado Utah. New York not voting unless indicators change.
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Political Trial Opens Monday
Harrisburg reports that charges of official corruption against a dozen Democratic figures from former Gov. Earle’s administration move to trial after more than a year of legal maneuvering. Roy W. Brownmiller faces payroll padding claims exceeding 600000 in Luzerne County. David L. Lawrence is charged with conspiracy to blackmail and extract campaign contributions from state workers.
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Roosevelt Hosts King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Aboard
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit Washington aboard the presidential yacht S. S. Potomac. They smile with President Roosevelt as the ship sails from the navy yard toward Mount Vernon on a short Potomac River voyage.
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Solon Urges U S Immigrant Freeze and War Isolation
Sen. Robert Reynolds urged a ten year immigration halt and five aims to keep America out of war. He proposed closing borders until Americans are fed clothed and employed, plus fingerprinting aliens deportation of undesirables and banning foreign ideologies. He stressed solving domestic problems before aiding others.
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Maxine Elliott Dying In France At Riviera Chateau
Maxine Elliott 66, famed American stage beauty of the turn of the century, was reported dying at Riv iera chateau L Horizon in Juan Les Pins France. Sister Lady Forbes Robertson Gertrude Elliott was with her after flying from London to Cannes as doctors gave little hope amid a heart ailment.
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France Doubts Hitler Peace Plan As Warship Speech Looms
Paris reports say Berlin sources doubt Hitler is drafting a world appeasement plan to offer the U S Britain and France next month. Speculation surrounds a July speech launching a new German warship with proposals for peaceful cooperation in exchange for concessions on colonies.
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Britain Plans to Move Government Seats to Country Bomb Shelters
The British government is drafting an emergency plan to relocate the bulk of its administrative machinery from Whitehall to secure country zones. About 200,000 officials would work in temporary department HQs while only key London officials stay, in bomb proof basements.
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Poland Rejects Danzig Demand
Poland rejected a Nazi Danzig demand to cut Polish customs inspectors in the Free City. Warsaw said Danzig has no right to interfere in customs affairs Poland regulates by League of Nations authority. The note followed a Danzig demand to reduce numbers to normal figures and marked a diplomatic deadlock tied to Germany's claim over Free City.
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Royal visit ends with Hyde Park respite for George and Elizabeth
King George and Queen Elizabeth receive a warm New York welcome then retreat to the Roosevelt estate in Hyde Park. The royal party, with Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King, is hosted by President Roosevelt and his wife. A quiet afternoon offers optional carriage ride or swimming at the estate pool amid family seating and limited entertainment.
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Drunken Nazi Police Shoot Czech Officer in Bohemia
In Kladno an incident on June 10 linked to the killing of German police sergeant Wilhelm Kriest led to German punitive measures being withheld. Czech policeman Johan Mueller was reportedly shot in Nachod after an encounter with intoxicated German officers. Baron Von Neurath ordered restraint and spared Kladno’s 19,000 citizens from further penalties as the case proceeded.
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Curley Targeted in Extortion Plot In Boston
A 39 year old Cambridge man held incommunicado after a typewritten extortion note to former Gov James M Curley and a demand to Executive Councillor Daniel H Coakley were found on a typewriter in the suspect's office. Notes signed The Black Shamrock and a crude shamrock image described. Police plan warrants for attempted extortion while other politicians were reportedly threatened.
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Double Lines Warn West Virginia Drivers Not to Pass
The state adopts two four inch center lines warning motorists at curves and hills not to pass. West Virginia road crews paint lines and signs along principal highways every three miles after statistics show many accidents occur when passing at unsafe points.
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Roosevelts Invited to London for Return Visit
London dispatch reports King George VI and Queen Elizabeth extended a strong invitation to President and Mrs. Roosevelt for a return visit in London. Acceptance hinges on Roosevelt duties, with a possible full state visit to Buckingham Palace if feasible.
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London Press Euphoric Over King and Queen's New York Greeting
British Sunday papers react with amazement and glee at King George and Queen Elizabeth's New York welcome. Headlines praise the cheering crowds and strong Anglo American goodwill, calling the reunion a historic, joyous moment amid global tensions.
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Seeing-Eye Dog Receives Diploma With His Master
In Newark New Jersey Bonzo the German shepherd seeing eye dog walked with blind student Joseph Melillo to receive a diploma for canine fidelity Melillo earned a BA and the John Cotton Dana prize for highest scholarship Bonzo was proclaimed a doctor of canine fidelity by University of Newark president Frank Kingdon Melillo was honored for faithful service in classes throughout his college career In Adrian Michigan a dog named Scotty was voted a graduate at a separate ceremony
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Four Flags Fly Over Hyde Park Presidential Home
In Hyde Park New York on June 10 four flags were raised at the president’s house as King entered. The flags were the American British president’s and king’s, placed temporarily by presidential order.
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