Red Sailors Seize Ships in France Amid Strikes
Paris reports say Arab strikers in Algiers were shot as police dispersed mob violence after a strike spread. In Marseilles, 5,000 red flag seamen reoccupied ships, rejecting a government settlement and shouting Soviet chants. Mutiny accusations followed as crews were urged to join the strike from radioed messages.
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Algiers
Marseilles
France
Saint Nazaire
Mieeret
Francis Gadinet
Wertz Elected G. O. P. Chairman in Kanawha County
W. W. Wertz former Charleston mayor won unanimous election as chair of the Kanawha county Republican executive committee. P. G. Meador withdrew after Wertz led 3 to 20, with Lang Byrd Reynolds and others named as officers. The meeting, led by retiring chair H. B. Buster, included Walter S. Hallanan and Mayor D. Boone Dawson speaking on party combat and national prospects.
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W. W. Wertz
Charleston
Kanawha
Republican Party
Amarice
America
Revecader
Raffles Society Steals Gems On Long Island Heist
New and daring crime ring named Raffles is suspected as authorities chase a jewel theft spree on Long Island. A $400,000 loss from William R. Coe's estate near Locust Valley is unsolved while federal agents take charge of interstate crime probes. Victims include Beverly F. Eyrett whose daylight theft at her Monticello home yielded a ring worth $2,150, and Jane Cox of Mill Neck who reported $20,000 in gems stolen.
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Lou Wedemar
A. S
York
Raffes
Bat
Long Island
William R. Coe
Locuss Valley
Beverly F. Eyrett
Jane Cox
Mill Neck
Two Robbers Shot as Armored Car Guards Foil Holdup
LAWRENCE Mass June 25 Guards of an armored bank car exchanged gunfire with robbers saving 19000 dollars. Two assailants were shot and two others fled in a car. Bank employe Abbott Corkum and Inspector Timothy O'Brien were credited with preventing the hold-up. Boston police later identified two wounded men as Frank Tartaglia and John McNamara.
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Lawrence General Hospital
Abbott Corkum
Timothy O'Brien
Fabbers
Charles R
Vose
Boston
Frank Tartaglia
Medford
John * McNamara
Cambridge
Inch Nail Taken From Lang of Bay
A 2 inch nail was removed from the lung of 2 year old Kelvin Rogers at Temple University Hospital by Dr. Chevalier Jackson after two failed attempts in Australia. The operation took seven minutes and the child traveled from Australia for the surgery and was reported doing nicely afterward.
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Philadeltina
Kelvin Rogers
Australia
Temple University Hospital
Chevalier Jackson
Democrats End Ancient Rule Repeals Two Thirds Nomination Rule
In Philadelphia on June 25 the Democratic rules committee voted 38 to 13 to end the 104 year old two thirds rule for presidential nominations. They adopted a resolution directing the national committee to study reapportioning delegates by Democratic strength in each state rather than by state population. Senator Clark of Missouri called the move a harbinger of future harmony and success.
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Philadelphia
Democratic Rules Committee
National Committee
Clark
Missouri
Rules
Brig. Gen. Charles H. Sherrill Dies in Paris at 89
Paris report says Brig. Gen. Charles H. Sherrill, noted American IOC member and former U S ambassador in Turkey, died suddenly tonight in Paris from a heart attack at age 89.
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Parentas
Sherrill
Paris
Charles H. Sherrill
International Olympic Committee
U. S
Turkey
Writer Believes Bold Action Best Democratic Strategy
Philadelphia diary columns reflect a traveler’s view on the 1932 campaign. The writer supports the New Deal while criticizing Joe Robinson’s speech and the Republican platform, noting Philadelphia’s pace and Quaker activity as context for political fervor. He expects Roosevelt to win but laments the Democratic platform’s current lack of bold lines.
Two Indicted As Navy Spies In California
In Los Angeles on June 25, government prosecutors moved swiftly toward immediate trial for a discharged Navy yeoman charged with selling naval secrets to a Japanese agent. The indictment covers nine months from July 1994 to March 1935, detailing key vessel access and theft of confidential documents.
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Los Angeles
API
Navy
Japan
Clyde Thomas
United States
Harry Thomas ‘Thompson
U. 5
Toshio Miyazaki
Imperial Japanese Nay
Thompson
Miyazaki
San Diego
U. S
Oil and Gas Well Boom Seen in New Permits
A state department report shows a rise in oil and gas drilling activity with 247 permits issued in the first five months, 187 last year, and 103 permits in May. Director N P Rhinehart cites gas shortages and improved business conditions as factors. Well costs range from 5000 to 30000 dollars depending on depth and sand. Kanawha Cabell and Ritchie counties lead activity, with more details on page 15.
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Department
N. P. Rhinehart
Kanawha
Cabell
Ritchie
Save Box Tops Dont Write On Both Sides
A satirical 1936 piece mocks Democratic national conventions and urges readers to save box tops and avoid writing on both sides of paper. It parodies political rhetoric, mentions Franklin D Roosevelt, and promotes listening to candidates while lampooning campaign theatrics.
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Bugs
Democrats Abolish Two-Thirds Rule for New Deal Platform
At Convention Hall Philadelphia on June 25 the Democratic party abandoned the century old two thirds nominating rule and adopted a New Deal platform. The move clears the floor for Roosevelt Garner renomination and sets the stage for a nationwide campaign amid protests and a reorganized state delegation plan.
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John F. Chester
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Garner
Sanctions Lifted As League Faces New Security Path
In Geneva the League of Nations prepares to lift seven months of sanctions on Italy tied to its aggression. Haile Selassie arrives amid protests from Ethiopia and the council debates Locarno crisis as Germany reoccupies the Rhineland and denounces the treaty.
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Italy
Haile Selascio
London
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al Ethiopia
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Couneil
Germany
Rhineland
Gov H G Kump Arrives At Democratic Convention
West Virginia Governor H G Kump and a large state delegation arrived at the Democratic national convention hall. He said he was there to see the convention and planned a side trip to Atlantic City before returning to West Virginia. Also arriving were Dr Gary Hogg, named national committeeman, and Homer Holt the Democratic nominee for governor, plus other party leaders and aides.
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Larry Alten
Philadelphia
H. G. Kump
West Virginia
Atlantic City
Gary Hogg
Lewisburg
West Virg
Herbert Fitzpatrick
Huntington
Homer Holt
James Kay Thomas
The
Horse of Delegates
Lon H.turn
Page
Convention Ballyhoo Plan Called Childish Absurdity
Philadelphia June 25 The Democrats wild program at the presidential selection reached a new peak of noisy hysteria tonight when a military pageant and beauty show tangled with convention traffic. The Mummers parade drew cops fire department veterans Elks and prize beauties amid a jam on Broad Street. Patriots from hotels swelled crowds as axis transport to the hall was barred. A night of noise and revelry ended with street dancing and fights as Roosevelt instructed lawmakers from Washington. No business was submitted to laborers with badges and hats. they will likely vote aye to all party decisions.
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Ieeway
Becatoe Walsh
Massachusetts
Resolutions Committee
Ie Supremes Court
Roosevelt
Wallace
al Smith
Sen. Robinson
Arkansas
Wee Smith
Gov. Eerle
David L. Lawrence
Westbrook Pegter
Philadelphia
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Militia
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Elks
Washington
Al Smith Banners Start Near Riot at Democratic Convention
In Philadelphia on June 25 a near riot erupted as banners reading Al Smith Democrats were unfurled in the Democratic convention galleries. The banners recalled Smith’s walkout while Young Democrats of America paraded for Roosevelt, amid moves to abolish the two thirds rule and adopt a platform.
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T. Lambert
Philadelphia
al Smith Democrats
al Smith
Young Democrats of America
Roosevelt
Young Mei
Southern Senator Walks Out At Convention Over Negro Speech
At the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on June 25 Senator Elfieon D. Smith of South Corsling walked out in protest against a speech by Reg. Arthur Mitchell, the lone Black member of Congress. Mitchell spoke on world voter solidarity and the veteran senator remained in his seat briefly before joining the South Carolina delegation in leaving the hall. He declared, I am mad as hell, I may not sit back.
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Elfieon D. Smith
South Corsling
Reg
Arthur Mitchell
Mitchell
Robinson
Senate
Senate Committee On Agriculture
South
South Carolina
FDR Is Platform Enough For Norris
Washington dispatch reports independent Republican Sen Norris Nebraska met with President Roosevelt for two hours before addressing the Democratic National Convention. Norris supported Roosevelt’s candidacy and commented on the Philadelphia platform while noting party unity amid the conference with Bingham and Stinchcomb.
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Roosevelt
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Nebraska
J . Bingham
Great Britain
Bingham
Zaid Mistll
Stinch
House
Philadelphia
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