U S Moves To Stop Jap Plane Sales
Secretary Hull proposed halting American bombing plane sales to Japan using public opinion to shape policy. He noted condemnations of civilian bombings target manufacturers and the public, with Japan deemed the primary affected party. Japan emerged as the leading customer for U S war materials in six months, surpassing China and Brazil in purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sec. of
Hull
Japan
Wera
Hul
Spain
China
Canton
U. S
Brazil
Treasury Studies Post Office Site Title Options
Federal officials may use condemnation to obtain seven parcels for the new post office site bounded by Lee Dickinson and Washington streets. General Realty Co representing landowners says not all parcels have offers, potentially forcing government action to secure the land within the $975,000 project allocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee, Dickinson and
Washington Streets
General Realty Company
Xtig
Julius W. Singleton
Candid Photos Picturing Citizens on Gazette Classified Page
The Charleston Gazette prints a daily feature in its classified section page 11 part 3 showcasing candid city photographs taken by The Geenie photographers. Look for your picture in today’s edition.
Army Officer Stripped of Uniform in Georgia Hearing
Maj. John R. Brooke of Fort Benning appeared in a federal hearing in Columbus, Ga, pleading not guilty to murder charges in the death of his wife Barbara Brooke. He was stripped of his uniform and insignia, transferred to Muscogee county jail, and held for a federal grand jury. The case arises from Barbara Brooke’s death at the Brooke home after being found at the foot of stairs. blood stains prompted deeper inquiry.
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Columbus
CINS
John R. Brooke
Fort Benning
U. S
N. A. Brown
John W. Vincent
Atlanta
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Maj
Brooke
Brown
Muscogee County
Vincent
Federal Army Reserva‘tion
Woman 65 Defies Age in Dance Recital and Diet
Mrs Frank B Scheetz a 65 year old wife of a retired civil engineer performs a solo tap routine in a lively dance recital. She describes her routine including pedancing roller skating and a raw diet. Once 175 pounds she now weighs 112 and rises at 2 am for a cold bath and exercises.
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Washington
Frank B. Scheetz
Scheetz
Guldahl Repeats As American Open Champion
Ralph Guldahl, last year’s winner, captured the American Open title for the second straight year at Cherry Hills with a final 69 and a 284 total. He trailed Dick Metz at the 34 hole mark but finished strong to win by four strokes, the largest margin in 17 years. Metz finished second at 290 after a 75 final round.
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Denver
Ralph Guldahl
Texas
Braidburn Club
Madison
N. J
Cherry Hills
Bob Jones
Guldahl
Dick Metz
Chicago
Oakland Hills
Jim Barnes
Walter Hagen
Columbia Club
Chevy Chase
Md_ Metz
Guldall
Metz
Henry Picard
Hershey
Japs Launch Hankow Drive
Shanghai dispatch reports Japan launching a general attack on Hankow the provisional seat of Chiang Kai-shek's government. Japanese forces prepared to use warships and land troops, with about 50 gunboats and transports near Hankow. Chinese forces move westward as conscription expands amid anticipated 104000 new troops from Szechuan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hankow
Honan Province
Aiking
China
Szechuan Province
Szechuan
Chiang Kai-Shek
Ana
Gigantic Religious Colony Faces Breakup in Zion
Zion, June 11. The Wilbur Glenn Vollva colony, once among America’s largest religious settlements, faces near ruin as a $50,000 income tax lien allows land sales to satisfy over $1,000,000 in rents owed to 500 creditors. Dowie’s 1899 dream underpins the sprawling empire, once home to about 20,000 followers.
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Dowie
Voliva
Zion
Frank T. O'Brien
Jir
Voliya
Conbury
Severe quake rattles five nations shocking Europe
A North Sea earthquake jolted England Belgium France Germany and the Netherlands causing panic, injuries and property damage. Three killed and about 20 hurt with shocks lasting 70 minutes as chimneys fell walls cracked and towns evacuated in Brussels Ghent Hazebrouck and London. Belgium faces potential damage near a million dollars and notable structural shifts occur at Ghent and the Siege citadel.
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London
North Sea
England
Rhineland
Belgium
France
Paris
Brussels
Lst
Ghent
Cruyshautem
Hazebrouck
Palace of Justice
Germany
Netherlands
Debutante Anne Clark to wed June in Nahant Mass
Anne L Clark, the blonde debutante, will marry John Roosevelt in Nahant, linking the Clark name with the First Family. The ceremony will occur in Anne's mother's home and the couple will honeymoon for two months before settling in Brookline. John will work at a Boston advertising firm as they begin housekeeping.
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America
Anne
P. Haven Clark
John
White House
Brookline
Cetan Honeymon
Boston
Roosevelt
Endiesit Peabody
Groton
Episcopal
Henry iTurn
Nahant
Mass
John Roosevelt
Anne Lindsay Clark
Eden Rebukes Chamberlain For Policies
London dispatch reports former foreign secretary Anthony Eden harshly assailing Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain at Leamington. He urged a clear stand against Nazi fascism, criticizing appeasement after quitting cabinet in February. He warned retreat does not guarantee peace and warned against merciless bombings and sinking ships.
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London
Britain
Anthony Eden
Leamington
Neville Chamberlain
Czechs Vale
Chamberlain
Canchoslovakia
Spain
Europe
Czechoslovakia
Germany
Eden
Laly
Auto crash injures ten near Seth and Prenter
A sedan left the road and plunged into a creek near Seth and Prenter around 4:30 PM yesterday. A woman, Mrs. Fraker, was pinned and critically hurt. her husband Truman Fraker and their six children were lightly injured. Firefighter Truman Fraker freed the mother as air bubbles rose. Mrs. Fraker remained in serious condition at Kanawha Valley hospital with possible skull fracture and internal injuries.
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Geo Gussis
Seth
Prenter
Truman Fraker
Rayford Coal Mines
Creck
Paralysis Patient To Go Back Home From Hospital
Fred B. Snite 27 in famous infantile paralysis case to leave Billings hospital for River Forest home. He had been under observation since returning from Florida with steadily improving condition.
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Chicago
Fred B. Snite
River Forest
Billings Hospital
Florida
Coroner's Jury Finds McCall Responsible for Kidnapping Death
A five man coroner's jury near Princeton exonerates and accuses Franklin Pierce McCall in the death of Jimmy Cash Jr. after McCall admits sole responsibility in a federal confession. James B Cash Sr, father, testified to the abduction while Prosecutor Stuart Justice and L Kendricks presented the case.
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Homestead
Franklin Pierce McCall
Jimmy Cash, Jr
McCall
James B. Cash
Princeton
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Eanes
James Bailey Cash
James Bailey Cash, Sr
Stuart K. Justice
L. Kendricks
Tien
Cal
Insurgent Raid Harms Castellao de la Plana
Rebel air force strikes devastate Castellao de la Plana as Franco forces advance near the city. Valencia dispatch reports heavy destruction and potential hundreds of casualties among civilians.
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Hendaye
Castellao de la Plana
Spain
Francisco Franco
Valencia
County's 26th Auto Victim: Girl 10
Evelyn Rutledge ten died in a Ward area crash when a Charleston truck driver, David Clark, was jailed on a manslaughter charge. State police said Chick's sedan brakes were defective and the girl darted across the road. The body was taken to Perrine Funeral Home in Cedar Grove.
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Evelyn Rutledge
Kanawha County
David Clark
Charleston
Ward
Chick
Perrine
Cedar Grove
Bandits Caught One Wounded in West Virginia Pursuit
Welch June 11 A posse of McDowell county officers captured two men linked to a string of robberies and holdups in southern West Virginia. Lacy Cameron 24 was shot below the heart during the woods encounter in Panther district and Russell Burns 21, both from Rodgerfield McDowell county, fled with a third man who escaped into the woods.
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Welch
McDowell County
West Virginia
Virginia
Lochart
Lacy Cameron
Podse
Panther District
Russell Burns
Rod‘erfield
Five Die as Private Plane Crashes Near Worland
Five persons were killed when a private airplane piloted by William Brashaw crashed into a field at the edge of Worland Wyoming. Identified victims include pilot William Brashaw and Helen Beatter who was traveling with him, and Lloyd Parts of Worland, 28. Two others were not immediately identified. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from the local air field.
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Worland
Wyo
William
Brashaw
Helen Beatter
Lloyd Parts
FDR to Serve Dove Potpie in Lunch for Gillette
Washington observers expect the meal Sunday to symbolize political peace with Senator A Gillette after his renomination victory over Rep. Otha Wearin. Gillette accepted the invitation, while Hopkins and James Roosevelt were noted as having shown administration favor.
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FDR
Gillette
Washington
Roosevelt
Sen
Otha Wearin
Harry L. Hopkins
James Roosevelt
Wage Bill Endorsed With Industry Differential Clause
A joint congressional committee approved a wage hour bill including a industry based differential plan. The compromise allows industry boards to classify units and set varying minimum wages while considering transport costs prevailing wages taxes and operating costs. The agreement starts at 25 cents per hour in interstate commerce rising to 30 cents next year then to 48 cents as boards increase rates.
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Washington
Congressional Committee
Thomas
Utah
House
Senate
Ellender
Pepper
South
American Federation of Labor
Thomas D. Utah
Labor Department
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