Freighter Afire SOS Prompts Rescue by President Pierce
A New York report describes the British freighter Sandgate Castle alight in mid Atlantic. The 7, ton vessel forced its crew to abandon ship as the Dollar liner President Pierce heads to the scene to aid 45 crew members and reach before midnight. Coast Guard units respond to the distress call relayed via Glebe Wireless.
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New York
President Pierce
Sandgate Castle
mid-Atlantic
Glebe ‘Wireless Ltd
Pierce
Culler
Castile
Sant Nitses
Iter Iewrus
Sokped
Carro
Bhi
California
Csil
Mac‘ay Midio
Republic Steel Chief Apologizes to Taft Over Remarks
Tom M. Girdler, chairman of Republic Steel, expressed deep regret to Taft for a misquoted attack on Taft and two other board members. He said he was quoting remarks by a former administration official and defended his criticism of the labor mediation board during the steel strike controversy.
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Cleveland
U3s
Tom M. Girdler
Republic Steel Corporation
Charles P. Taft
Federal Steel Strike Mediation Board
Taft
Girler
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
Dean Lloyd Garrison
University of Wisconsin Law School
Labor
Edward McGraidy
Girdier
Washington
Senale Post Office Committee
Girdler
Memorial Shrine to Will Rogers Glorifies Wild West
COLORADO SPRINGS June 26 In a Pike s Peak shadow a tower patterned after feudal shaft rises to command view of eastern Colorado plains The Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun is built by Spencer Penrose to honor his friend the late Will Rogers Scenes from western history by artist Randall Davey decorate interior walls The tower will open to visitors this summer with a dedication planned for September The ceremonies will feature a mammoth rodeo reflecting Rogers fondness for western sports
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Colorado Springs
Pike's Peak
Colorado Plains
Spencer Pen
Randall Davey
Santa Fe
N. M
Fenrose
Cheyenne Mountain
Pikes Peak
WI Rogers
Sipencer Penrose
Johnson to Assume War Post Tomorrow
Johnson will be sworn Monday as assistant secretary of war in Washington. A Clarksburg, West Virginia lawyer and former national commander of the American Legion, he fills the post left vacant since last September with Woodring and the army high command present. An informal reception will follow to introduce him to division chiefs and staff.
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Washington
Slouis A. Johnson
Clarksburg
W. Va
Sec. Woodring
George A. Danristered
Frank Hoadley
War Clement
Woodring
Malin Craig
Army
Department
Johnson
Tohncot
American Legion
Mexico Labor Leader Backed by Federation Joins US Committee
Vitexte Lombardo Toledano head of the Mexicasy Federation of Works with 650000 members announced cooperation with John J. Levist Committee for Industrial Cooperation in the United States. Joladano, leftist leader, says Lewis offers the only program to satisfy the proletariat and the people of the United States. The federation will maintain fraternal relations with the Committee for International Organization. They express satisfaction with the campelim favoring workers over owners of American justice.
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Wexico City
Vitexte Lombardo Toledano
Mexicasy Federation of Works
John J. Levist
United States
Joladano
Mexico
Lewis
Federation of Mexican
Wagner Optimistic on Steel Labor Pact Breakthrough
Senator Robert F. Wagner expressed optimism that independent steel firms facing worries will eventually sign contracts with the CIO. He criticized Republic Steel chairman Tom Girdler for refusing to deal, delaying peace in the aluminum plants, saying his stance must be overcome and surrender is inevitable.
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New York
Robert F. Wagner
Wtrel
Wagner
State Employes Exams Scheduled
Examinations for positions in the West Virginia employment service will be held July 17 and 18. About 237 new posts with salaries from 4100 to 5000 annually will be created. Tests occur in Charleston Bluefield Clarksburg Huntington Martinsburg Morgantown Parkersburg and Wheeling. Open to qualified West Virginia citizens. Applications go to W V University Morgantown Mechanical Hall.
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West Virginia
Town
Parkersburg
Wheeling
Downs
Mechanical Hall
West Virginia University
Morgantown
W. Va
West Virgina
Wives Dazzled As Tie Buyers In Miami
Miami June 26 Speculates necktie saleslady Ethel Craner on why ties bought by women seldom please Women are fascinated by variety and can’t choose like men The saleswoman notes men pick quickly with eye for color and design ignoring other options
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Miami
Fla
Ethel Craner
Condemnation Suit Set For Virginian Railway Branch
In Pineville on June 26 special session circuit court will hear condemnation proceedings brought by the Virginian Railway against property owners along the Toney Fork extension of the Branch Simon Glen Morrison branch. Prosecuting Attorney R D Bailey stated the action targets land needed for the rail line upgrade.
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Pineville
R. D. Bailey
Circuit Court
Virginian Railway Aeainst
Toney Fork
Simon-Glen Morrigon
Quarantine Ordered After Rabid Dog Bite
Bluefield reports health officer Dr. David B. Lepper ordered a quarantine on dogs after a 17 year old named Jack Dudley was bitten. An examination at the State Health Center in Charleston confirmed the dog was rabid, prompting containment measures.
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Bluefield
David B. Lepper
Jack Dudley
Lepper
Charleston
Incinerator Fees Collected In City To July Drive
City Collector FE F Dalton reported incinerator fees total 28511 from 5378 payers since January. About 23000 came from residents, the rest from businesses, with many using their own trucks. A July 1 drive will seek to collect from those who have delayed payments. Those paying before July 1 owe only this year’s service rate. after July 1, higher penalties apply.
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FE. F. Dalton
Cave Man Skull Comment Sparks Smithsonian Debate
Washington June 26 Dr Ales Hrdiicka renowned Smithsonian anthropologist warned against judging antiquity from a single skull. He said most skulls show primitive features that could mislead researchers. The remark followed a playful claim that a cave man's skull is acceptable if real.
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Washington
Ales Hrdiicka
Smithsonian Institution
Silk Strike Forecast Says General Strike Coming
Paterson New Jersey regional CIO director Carl Holderman told 730 silk workers at a mass meeting that a nationwide silk industry strike is only a matter of days. He said preparations aim to organize every silk factory and that the general strike would be the opening wedge.
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Paterson
N. J. Dupe
Carl’Holderman
Paterson Silk Work
Mine Work Will Resume At Wyoming Mine
Officials of the Redjacket Coal Corporation said the Wyomin g mine will resume work Monday after a week’s shutdown for installation of modern mine cars.
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Pineville
Redjacket Coal Corporation
Wyoming
Shakeup in Tax Personnel Seen
Washington reports of a planned shakeup in Secretary Morgenthau's tax collecting staff by the joint congressional tax evasion investigating committee. Plans to question Undersecretary Magi and others were announced as the panel seeks details on Internal Revenue Bureau tax settlements and possible laxity in duty. Rep. Vinson said indications point to needed reforms in revenue and treasury practices as the probe resumes with more names to be added by the treasury.
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Washington
Morgenthau
Joint
Congressional
Imiagi
Internal Revenue Bureau
Bureau
Coughton
Rep. Vinson
Kentucky
Revenue Collecting Bureau
Treasury
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Cirdler
Will Rogers
Banta Fe
N. B
CIO
Simpla Howe
Cleveland von CO
Dupont
Dulux
Chivo
Alvin MacGorkle
Charleson
Dupont Paints
After Paint & Glass Co
Paint Headquarters
Eibel Craner
Auto Club
Southern
Automobile Club
Kuffnek Hotel
Thone 2
Virginia Beach, VA
Chalfonte
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