Vander Meer Sews Unthinkable No Hitter In Historic Feat
Cincinnati rookie Johnny Vander Meer pitched his second consecutive no hitter to defeat the Brooklyn Dodgers 6 0 before a sellout crowd of 38748 at New York The feat previously eluded baseball immortals and only two others had followed a no hitter with a one hitter Babe Phelps Lavagetto Camilli walked in the ninth but Vander Meer induced Ernie Kay to force Phelps at the plate and Durocher to fly out to center field The left hander struck out seven and the infield gobbled four grounders to seal the record breaking performance
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Party Chiefs Hand Lewis Second Slap
Washington June 15 AP John L. Lewis marched to Capitol Hill again to press his blacklisting bill but was rebuffed and promised reprisals against cowardly congressmen. He confronted Speaker Bankhead seeking a vote, but House leaders refused consideration. The bill would require corporations with $2,000 or more in government contracts to accept national labor relations board decisions and wage hour standards or be blacklisted from federal contracts. Lewis blamed the House Rules Committee as anti labor and friendly to corporations, calling it cowardly.
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Kennedy Sails For America
Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy sailed from Southampton aboard the Queen Mary with a personal message from British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain to President Roosevelt. Chamberlain sought Roosevelt’s reaction to Britain’s stance on war debts and policy toward appeasement and economic plans, and urged progress on debt repayments when feasible.
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CIO Takes Over AFLs Meeting in Beckley
About 300 identified CIO supporters, led by Tom Cairns of Charleston, seized control of a meeting where the West Virginia State Federation of Labor president was to speak. The crowd rushed the hall before the craft union session, with around a dozen Central Labor Union members present. The SFOL president said the crowd mistook the gathering for a Progressive Miners union meeting. this event had no miners’ involvement.
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Hoover Declares End To Political Involvement
Former President Herbert Hoover said he is through with politics for the time being and will take a vacation to fish for trout. He noted he may still campaign for Republican candidates in several states and described businessmen as confused during a stop in Pittsburgh on a New York Chicago plane trip.
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U.S. Income Rises Amid 1937 Recession Context
Washington report shows 53.8 billion total national income for 1987 with workers receiving 46.7 billion in compensation and 9.6 billion in dividends and interest. The year ended with gains over 1986 despite a late-quarter recession, and the fully employed worker was noted as comparatively well off versus 1929, though earnings dipped slightly.
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Native Sons of Alabama Organized in Capitol Scene
The Native Sons of Alabama were organized in the Capitol today during Justice Hugo L Black's visit. Attending were Justice Black Speaker Bankhead and Senators Bankhead Hill McKellar Pepper and Lee. Pepper and Lee claimed Alabama birth, Black and Bankhead nodded in approval. Black suggested Stars From Alabama but was overruled.
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Japanese raid resumes on Canton amid heavy casualties
In Hong Kong on June 16 a squadron of 20 Japanese planes resumed bombardment of Canton. The raids this month left an estimated 32 dead and 6,000 injured across the city. The air armada struck at about 3:45 this morning releasing tons of explosive devices, causing extensive damage and civilian suffering.
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Greenbrier 160th anniversary preview tonight
Lewisburg residents gear up for four days of historical events and religious observances starting Friday. A preview show titled Greenbrier on Parade will feature Sam Preston as Gen Andrew Lewis and William Wiggin Botham as Cornstalk. Miss Minnie Frazier Preston will be crowned Queen of Greenbrier Friday evening.
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Rebels Launch Double Drive To Finish War
Insurgent forces push two pronged offensives across Spain as Franco's troops strike Valencia and Cordoba provinces. Bombardments harm Valencia harbor and outskirts while government defenses hold near Castellon de la Plana and along the Mijares river. Naval raids target supply routes. casualties reported and a fire-set in Valencia area.
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Congress Kills Roosevelt Sail
Washington June 1 Congress adjournment delays President Roosevelt's plan to sail from New London aboard the Potomac for Nahant Massachusetts. He will instead leave Salem and board the yacht Friday morning for his youngest son John's upcoming wedding. The trip aims to allow a bac helor party on the yacht and to spend the night before the wedding aboard the vessel.
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Grand Jury Ends Nazi Spy Probe
New York June 15 The special federal grand jury probing Nazi spy activities adjourned with indications it has finished its inquiry and will indict as many as 20 suspects when it reconvenes Monday U S Atty Lamar Hardy and Atty Dunigan said the jury heard testimony from 25 witnesses as four women among them were identified in the case centering on Senta De Wanger a fashionably dressed 26 year old brunette noted as a key figure in the international ring
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McCall Found Guilty in Kidnap Case in Florida
In Miami Florida June 15 Franklin Pierce McCall 21 confessed to abducting Jimmy Cash Jr to secure money for a better life He was found guilty of kidnapping with sentence deferred to tomorrow The child was suffocated with handkerchiefs and died before ransom was paid The trial proceeded without a jury and the case likely ends without murder charges McCall admitted writing three ransom notes receiving 10000 dollars and transporting the boy home where he said Jimmy was dead barely 44 days after the crime.
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Mrs. Georgiana Schoolfield Dies at 64 in Charleston
Mrs Georgiana Young Schoolfield wife of Dr G C Schoolfield died at 1 p m yesterday at the family residence 1584 Quarrier Street Charleston after a year of ill health and a heart ailment Funeral services will be at 4 p m tomorrow at the residence Rev Ernest Thompson pastor First Presbyterian Church will officiate Burial follows at Sunset Memorial Park She was a native of Moscow and long time resident of Newport before moving to Charleston in 1906 Surviving besides her husband are listed with details continued on page 4 part 1 col 2
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Reliefers Riot Warning Inked in Cleveland Disturbance
A riot at a city relief office led Welfare Director Fred W. Ramsey to vow to cut aid for troublemakers. About 75 protesters demanded food orders while 40 police restored order. Police sergeant Joseph Mullarkey was bitten while arresting Celia Maryn, 27, on charges relating to a scratched woman.
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430 Days of Work Is Congress Mark
Washington reports that the 75th Congress has worked 430 days in 18 months, a record since Roosevelt. It compares to 1929 and 1931 under Hoover, when the 71st Congress logged 529 days. The current session ran led days with a November-December special session adding 37 days and the regular 1931 session totaling 223 days.
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Americans Good Soldiers Spanish Commander Says
Lieutenant Colonel Vladimir Copic, long commander of Spain's 15th international brigade, lauds American volunteers as good soldiers yet naive in discipline. He recalls their eager training, childlike cheering, and lack of officers, noting despite inexperience they earned solid records.
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Congress Nears End After Deficiency Bill Stall
Washington June 15 AP Congress nears end as senate and house fail to agree on a $289 million deficiency bill to fund agencies. House overridden Roosevelt veto on farm credit rates while a conference settled distribution of $212 million in farm aid. Senate approved unemployment compensation for railroad workers under a 3 percent tax, amid ongoing session adjournment efforts.
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Page Four Column Note Turns to Feature Update
A brief line indicates a turn to page four near column four of the paper, guiding readers to follow ongoing updates. The fragment hints at continued coverage or a related feature appearing later in the issue.
New Dealers Set To Probe Trusts
New Dealers expect President Roosevelt to sign a bill launching a temporary national economic committee to investigate monopolistic trends. The 12 member panel will include three House members, three Senators, and appointees from Justice, Commerce, Labor, Treasury, SEC, and Federal Trade Commission. Thurman Arnold and Jerome Frank named for key roles.
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