Bilbao Falls to Insurgent Forces After 11 Week Siege
Reuters dispatch from Bilbao reports the city, long called the Invincible City, fell to Insurgent troops ending an 11 week siege that killed thousands as civilians fled the partly devastated metropolis. Air raids and artillery crushed Basque defenses amid heavy casualties and widespread destruction.
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Bilbao
Jose Fidel Davila
Vowlag
Irch
Asturians
Barki Jivani
Saeniaheer
Davila
Perallagy Tn
Ucn
Banlander
Bacque
Tong
Darial Beens
Tatlans
London
Bubso
French Cabinet Plans to Resign Amid Crisis Vote
A cabinet source says Premier Blum and his ministers plan to resign after the senate rejected their powers expansion. The government faced a crisis as lawmakers backed a narrow stance on gold controls and broader authority.
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Lax Front
Socialist
Leon Stan
Freee
Senate
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Isms
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Blum
M Nistere
Binet
Fao
Opate
Hitler Orders Navy to Act Over Spanish Attacks
Berlin reports Hitler, angered by two torpedo strikes on the Nazi cruiser Leipzig, demands severe measures against the Valencia government. Admiral Scheer reaches Gibraltar with guns ready as German ships bolster the fleet amid four-power talks in London.
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Berlin
Hitler
Leipzig
Fuehrer
Valencia
Admiral Scheer
Gltar
Raltar
Gain
Aiam
Hiver
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Four-Power Board
London
Europe
Algeria
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International
Chamber Urges Coercion Ban in Labor Relations program
Washington June 19 The U S chamber of commerce demanded prohibition of all force coercion and intimidation in labor relations as part of its coming year program stated by president George H Davis It plans to forward the program to 750000 members nationwide The chamber seeks amendments to define unlawful labor practices for employees employers and others It also advocates outlawing strikes used to coerce the public and calls for public registration of labor organizations and those who form them It aims to reduce government expenditures and push for a balanced federal budget and debt reduction The report notes continuation of study into possible measures Turn to Tage 10 Part 1 Col 8
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
George H. Davis
Chamber
Davis
Davin
Flying Heroes Near San Francisco in Arctic Flight
Soviet Union Flying Heroes push 6000 mile non stop flight from Moscow toward San Francisco. Reports from Canadian signal corps place the plane about 100 miles south of Fort Norman, Northwest Territory, with continued progress toward Oakland. Weather favorable but cloudy in parts, speed near 123 miles per hour, aim to arrive before tomorrow.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Russia
Canadian Wilds
Moscow
Royal’ Canadian Signal Corps
Fort Norman
Northwest Territory
MciKen
Tle
Liard
Edmonton
Pale
Arctic
Gregory L Goshman
Cansdiab
Oakland
Bay
Radio Ix
Special Train to Carry Shriners to Imperial Council
A special train leaving Charleston at 10 30 will carry 225 Shriners and guests to the Imperial Council in Wheeling. Led by Potentate Benjamin J. Hiner, the delegation includes Past Potentates and officials from Charleston and Wheeling. After the council, a Canadian tour to Ontario cities and the St Lawrence voyage is planned.
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Beni Kedem
Charleston
Imperial Shrine Council
Batre
Benjamin J. Hiner
Huntington
West Nation
Walter A. Guan
Wheeling
Imperial
Shrine of North
W. Myron Eberly
Charles T. Ray
Imperial Council
Canada
Ontario
Niagara Falls
Hamilton
Ont
Kingston
St. Lawrence River
Central labor councils switch to CIO in West Virginia
A second central labor council in West Virginia aligned with the CIO. The Welch central labor union withdrew from the AFL to join the CIO, while the Williamson council planned a meeting to follow suit. Leaders, including Jess Aquino of the southern CIO committee, noted the move aimed to unite under CIO leadership led by John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers.
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Central Labor Council
CIO
Jess Aquino Af Unis
Committee For Industrial Organization
Central Labor Union
Welch
American Federation of Labor
Williamson Central Council
John ‘L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Logan Council
Mayor Cites Need Of Special Levy
Mayor Dawson warns the city cannot operate without a new special levy. He states the levy voted for June 29 will not raise property tax and would keep the rate constant for three more years under current laws. He explains further three year renewals are required to extend the levy.
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Dawson
Charlgaton
Aime
Hauptmann Witness Paid 3500 by New Jersey
Trenton June 19 Isidore Fisch a relative of Fincus received 3500 dollars from the State of New Jersey for his trouble. Hauptmann paid isidore Fisch a relative and members of the Fisch family were brought to Trenton from Leipsig. The payment wiped out the last debt incurred by New Jersey as a result of the Lindbergh case.
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Trenton
N. J
Phcas Flach
Germany
Lindbergh
New Jersey
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Isidore
Fisch
Fincus
Monty
Leigsig
Foreign Firms Faced With Tax Evasion Quiz
News reports indicate congressional investigators will compel prominent figures to explain tax avoidance schemes. Names of six New York individuals tied to using corporations to dodge taxes were to be submitted as hearings resume. Roswell Magill stated more names would follow including high officials and business leaders.
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Washington
Fune
Rich
Eanl
Joint Committee
Treasury
Roswell Magill
Magill
Roosevelt
John L. Lewis
CI0
Nep. Fish
West Virginia Founding Marked by Quiet Anniversary
Today marks the seventy-fourth anniversary of West Virginia's founding with no formal observance planned. The state’s birthday passes without ceremony as officials note the historical milestone.
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West Virginia
Radio romance ends in brief Reno marriage ruse
In Tucson a 85 year old man paid $25 to marry a non-existent Reno girl via radio wooing. the scheme collapsed and the man faced charges. In Chicago a police sergeant brokered a reconciliation between a drunken husband and wife after a caller reported the row via telephone. The voices claimed responsibility and the officer was thanked for settling the dispute.
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Ariz
Jor Keith
Eagey
Jeanie Smith
Reno
Nav
Smith
Keith
Voice of Law
Chicago
Edward O'Brien
O'Brien
E . O Brien
Fireworks Warehouse Blaze Sparks Citywide Panic
In Waterloo on June 19 a premature fireworks warehouse fire drew hundreds of boys behind police lines. Amid the chaos pollen removed unexploded devices to two vacant lots, where youths gathered pockets full. The night proved loud and chaotic as authorities attempted to control the scene.
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Waterloo
Ang -Oa- Waterloo
Picket Killed at Youngstown as Riot Engulfs Picket Line
In Youngstown Ohio a deadly clash between police and striking workers of Republic Steel left one man dead, five wounded including photographer Ed Salt, and officials seeking state troops after women sympathizers were ordered off company property. Gunfire and tear gas sparked a chaotic surge, as crowds clashed in the hills and two cameramen were hit while filming the tumult.
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Youngstown, O
Republic Steel Corporation
John Bogovich
Steel Workers Organis Ing
Thomas Osraby
Martin L. Davey
Roosevelt Refuses to Send Troops Over Johnstown Violence
Washington June 12 The White House refused to order troops into the Johnstown Pennsylvania steel town violence area. President Roosevelt did not act without a governor or state legislature request. Secretary Early said the public complains of unconstitutional actions yet seeks unilateral federal intervention. The piece notes charges and countercharges in the steel wage conflict and records a Republic Steel employee testimony as part of ongoing coverage.
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White House
Johnstown
Daniel J. Shieldy
Roosevelt
Stephen Early
Earle
Pennsylvania
Early
Washington Air
Senate Post Office Committee
Treasury
Stes
James. E. Musgrove
Republic Steel
Wer
Lewis to Cooperate Fully in Effort To Preserve Peace
Governor George H. Earle ordered evacuation of Bethlehem Steel Cambria works within two hours and warned of drastic action if refused. Johnstown tensions eased as CIO leader John L. Lewis called off a 40,000 miner march and agreed to meet federal mediation board. The plan includes a Monday Cleveland meeting with Lewis and Murray and participation by representatives of Republic Steel Inland Steel Youngstown Sheet Tube Bethlehem Steel. Martial law declared in Johnstown pending developments.
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Harrisburg
Pab
George H. Earle
A. S. Janeway
Cambria
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Earle
Johnstown
John L. Lewis
Pennayhead
Pennsylvania
Lewis
Federal Steel Mediation Board
Cleveland
Letetteensurray
Ver
Andi Lee Pressman
Bioway
Republic Steel Corporation
Youngstown Sheet,and Tube Company
Inland Steel Company
Lewis and Murray
Charles P. Taft
Ia Taft
Lloyd K. Garrison
Edward F. McGrady
T Lewis
CIO Atcel Puihers
Qups
Martial law clamped in Johnstown over steel strike crisis
Johnstown Pa June 19 state police and national guard moved to end violence at Bethlehem's Cambria plant as Gov. Earle orders martial law and threatens mayor for resisting. Cleaveland mediation board begins work on a peace plan to end the paralyzing steel strike with Col. A S Janeway leading troop actions.
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America
Bethlehem
Cambria
New
Federal Mediation Board
Cleveland
Daniel Shields
John
Lewis
Herrieburg
Col. A. 5
Janeway
Pennsylvania National Guard
Earle
Hillcrest Building to Begin Amid Charity Funds
The Anti-Tuberculosis League of Kanawha County directed $15 035.06 from last Monday’s major league doubleheader at Kanawha Park to start Hillcrest sanitarium siding. Directors favor immediate construction with a target completion by October, planning brick design, reception room, sun parlor, recreation room, nurse quarters, and an isolation ward for about 25 patients. Remaining funds may be raised by subscription.
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Anti-Tuberculosia League
Kanawha County
Kanawha Park
Hillcrest Sanitarium
White Cross Workers of
Charleston
Hillcrest
Assss
Peebles
George 5
Laidley
Henderson L. Peebles
John T. Morgan
Thomas B. Jackson
Warne, Tucker and Sil
New License Tags Permitted Today in State
About 250 000 registered motor vehicles may carry new 1937-38 plates starting today though only roughly 60 000 sets have been mailed. June 20 deadline looms for July 1 license switch as officials expect a surge in applications. Jack Powell predicts 250 000 vehicles will be registered next year, with the state ready to issue all available tags before July 1. Commissioner Barry H Simpson says no extension for old tags. The new plates feature yellow numerals on a black background with reversed colors on the front.
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Statehouse
Jack Powell
Communiszs
Powell
Barry H. Simpson
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