Modernization Loans Authorized Across Banks July First
Washington announces authorizing liberalized modernization and repair loans starting July 1. 13 000 banks receive notice to insure loans under the amended national housing act with limits cut to 2500 dollars and terms up to 3 years for repairs and 10 years for new homes. Banks insured for 10 percent loss. premiums 0.75 percent modernization and 0.5 percent for new dwellings.
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Washington
INL
Stewart McDonald
Federal
FHA
Roosevelt
Congress
Goebbels Attacks Britain Amid Demand for Colonies
Goebbels calls Britain an idiot and rejects capitulation as part of our vocabulary while demanding the return of colonies stolen after the war. He accuses England of treaty reliance and boasts Nazi nationalist resolve, citing Japan and British Palestine policies.
Wall Street Watches Plan Effect Amid 1940 Campaign
Wall Street awaits congressional action and the 1940 campaign vote before judging the long term impact of the investment program. Despite this, the 1938-39 spending period neared its peak as reports from business centers showed improvement in steel and auto output, crop movement to market, and a nine year high in building, lifting the activity index to its highest since February.
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Associated Press
Wife Missed Hubby In Rumble Seat When She Got Home
FRANKFORT Ky June 25 Mr. and Mrs Carl Rasmussen of Newport driven here by friends sought to return 90 miles home. Rasmussen hid in the rumble seat when he briefly stepped out. Mrs Rasmussen drove off leaving him coatless and moneyless. He went to state highway patrol HQ. Police contacted Newport. At 5 am today Mrs Rasmussen returned and said she hadn't missed him until reaching home.
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Frankfort
Carl Rasmussen
Newport
Ireland Fears Terrorist Wave After London Bombings
Reports say British bombings injure at least 20 in London as 200 IRA men parade in the West End and Trafalgar Square demands freedom for jailed members. Ireland braces for IRA shift into the republic with troops and police on the Ulster border and officials reinforcing Dublin public buildings.
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West End
Trafalgar Square
Picadilly Circus
The
Strand
Republic
de Valera
Dublin
Ulster
England
Eire
Eire- Ulster
Northern Ireland
Twelve Suspects Arrested After London Bombings
London police announce the roundup of twelve suspected IRA members following a night of five bombings that injured people and caused extensive property damage. Officials question several detainees to probe ties to the Piccadilly Circus and Strand blasts as crowds gathered for IRA sympathizer events in London.
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London
INS
Scotland Yard Tonight
Irish Republican Army
Piccadilly Circus
The
Strand
Neutrality Bill Fight is Certain in House
A House debate on the neutrality bill is described as certain, with critics arguing enactment would bring war to the U S under a Roosevelt White House. Tinkham claims the measure lets the president intervene in any war worldwide.
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U. S
Roosevelt
White House
Tinkham
Baltimore Welcomes Shriners for 65th Convention
Baltimore hosts the 65th annual Shriner convention drawing about 100000 visitors. Imperial Potentate A A D Rahn of Zuhrah temple Minneapolis toured the city as hotels fill and ships and trains bring delegations for a week of imperial sessions.
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Baltimore
Masonic Order
Maryland
Zuhrah
Arabia-on-Chesapeake-bay
Boumi Temple
Imperial Council
A. A. D. Rahn
Zuhrah Temple
Minneapolis
Uncle Sam weighs Italian slap amid silk tariff clash
Officials weigh the Italian silk subsidy against 1930 tariff protections as the treasury faces pressure from rayon and silk interests. The question centers on whether a subsidy to raw silk growers affects duties when the finished silk cloth is imported, with labor unions backing protection of textile jobs.
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Cracles
Axis
Mussolini
Treasury
Textile Workers Union of America
CIO
Paterson
N. J
Italy
Britain Readies Action Against Japan Over Humiliating Treatment
Official circles say Britain has shown extreme patience and could not ignore ill treatment of British subjects much longer. Cabinet studies economic reprisals such as an embargo on Japanese goods. Prime Minister Chamberlain may speak in the Commons tomorrow. Some urge caution due to European dangers.
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Chiang Kai-Shek
Britain
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Europe
Sunday Express
Sunday Dispatch
British Empire
Moscow
Brawl at Bible Society Convention Leaves 200 Hurt
Frances Kilkenny, 14, was shoved down stairs and sent to Reception hospital with possible broken back and facial lacerations. Charged with felonious assault are Alfred Colengelo 38 Eugene Orrell 29 both of Miami Florida and William Heath 34. Alfred Ruffant 35 charged with simple assault and Joseph Roth 24 with disorderly conduct. Meeting closed a four day convention of Judge Rutherford's society drawing about 18 000 to the Garden.
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Frances Kilkenny
Reception Hospital
Alfred Colengelo
Eugene Orrell
Miami
Fla
William Heath
Alfred Ruffant
Joseph Roth
Judge
Russia Introduces Streamlined Locomotives Aiming 108 MPH
Russia announces new streamlined locomotives expected to reach speeds of 108 miles per hour. Officials say the design improves efficiency and reduces travel times on major routes.
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Russia
Tar and Feather Attack Shocks Washington Columnist
Capital columnist Count Igor Cassini reported he was tarred and feathered by five men who stripped his clothing and dumped him beside a road in Warrenton Virginia. He walked three miles to a farmhouse then hospital treatment. Commonwealth Attorney Clarence Carter launched an investigation. Cassini, brother of Oleg Cassini, said the motive was his writing about Warrenton society.
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Warrenton
Commonwealth Atty
Clarence Carter
Country Club
Washington Times-Herald
Oleg Cassini
Mary” Fahrney Pickering
Chicago
Oak Park
Ill
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Igor Cassini
Washington Newspaper Society
Middleburg
Washington Times
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England
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Ole
Virginia
Kenneth Jenkins
Louise Thompson
Ken Jenkins
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Reno
Ken
Thompson
London
O. T. Crosby
Wallis Warfield
Circe
Ken Jenking
Ulysses
James Beckers
Peggy Townsend
Austine McDonnell
Jane Calvert
Mary Seldon Kennedy
Andrea Busiri-Vici
N. Y
Soviet Claims Huge Air and Land Victories
Soviet and Japanese forces traded heavy losses in a string of battles since May 11. The Soviet communique cites large air combat totals and multiple land engagements with significant casualties, comparing current fighting to the Lake Khassan clashes of August.
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Kwantung Continental Army
Hsinking
Manchukuo
Lake Buirer
Khalkingol
Lake Khassan
Changkufeng
Nazi Treatment Toughest in Career Of Film Cameraman
Film cameraman Richard Rosson says 34 days in Nazi custody near the Yugoslav border was the toughest experience of his career. He and his wife were jailed without explanation and fed coffee mush and potato soup, losing 29 pounds. They returned to Los Angeles aboard the Queen Mary.
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Hollywood
Richard Rosson
Rosson
Yugo Slav
Robert Taylor
Townsend Divides Over Reunion Revolt in Pension Crusade
The Townsend movement faces internal strife as insurgents behind Harry V. Dill accuse Townsend leaders of Democratic representation flaunting and personal profit. Dr Townsend hints next year’s convention may move to Denver in August after the national gathering. A Townsend faction named Trail Blazers advocates a Townsend congress in 1940.
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Harry V. Dill
Cincinnati
Townsend
Denver
Townsend Trail Blazers
Congress
Race Driver Killed in New Albany Midget Race
Irl Orr of Indianapolis, 27, died when his midget racer failed to negotiate a curve in a New Albany race. His chest was crushed.
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New Albany
Ind
Irl Orr
Indianapolis
Visitor causes alarm at fair exhibit in New York
Melvin M. Desser of Baltimore visited the RCA exhibit at the New York World's Fair and pressed a gadget on the way out. Fire engines responded to the scene. He told Magistrate Saverese it was a mistake and was fined $50 or five days.
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New York
Melvin M. Desser
Baltimore
RCA
Desser
Anthony P. Saverese
Amazing new relief for hangover distress pills
Sufferers of heartburn sour stomach and gas can use mint flavored tabs for rapid lasting relief. The ad claims tests prevent return of discomfort and features a non habit forming ingredient from Jests Inc Brooklyn NY.
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Jests Inc
Brooklyn
N. Y
Lamour and Kay May Remarry After Dallas Meeting
Miss Lamour a New Orleans girl pursued fame in Chicago and Hollywood through a singing job in Kay’s orchestra. The pair’s six month trial was set after a Dallas meeting where they shared a kiss and planned the arrangement with the goal of one giving up the bright lights.
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Lamour
New Orleans
Chicago
Hollywood
Kay
Dallas
Britain and Japan face swift settlement hopes amid barrier travels
Maj. Herbert said most Britons have chosen sides while a few cross barriers for business. Food hoarders stockpiled canned goods on credit cannot return items, giving perishables to hospitals and charities.
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Maj. Herbert
Britain
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