Investigations Open Into Charleston PWA Projects
Investigations into irregularities in Charleston's management of federal funds proceed on three fronts. A $4,400 Kanawha Parkway sub contract and related materials were linked to Arthur Ratliff and P. T. Board, with city trucks reportedly used on the private contract. Officials face potential restitution and delayed settlements as the PWA extends the auditorium deadline from May 21 to September 30.
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Charleston
PWA
City Auditorium
Ratliff
Grants Committee
Public Works Administration
Washington
Arthur O. Ratliff
P. T. Board
Kanawha Parkway
George E. Sutherland
West Virginia Sand and Gravel Company
Audi
City- Pwa
Republican
Republican Organization
Sutherland
Economy Blue Wins Two WPA Senate Battles
In a Senate clash over the 1.7356 billion WPA appropriation bill the coalition of Republicans and Democrats defeated an amendment for 500 million to a new PWA program and approved a 25 percent local sponsorship requirement. The defeat of the PWA expansion came 43 to 32, while the 25 percent rule passed 51 to 24, as the chamber pressed toward final enactment before Friday midnight.
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Washington
INS
Senate
PWA
Sen. Mead
N. Y
WPA
House
Sen. Byrnes
S. C
Dr Smith's Career Probed by Jury
Baton Rouge June 28 The grand jury probed the career of Dr James Monroe Smith former LSU president accused of shortages totaling up to 618000 across public funds and bank loans Authorities cited embezzlement and missing university bonds valued at 118000 The case centers on bond collateral used to borrow large sums and national recirculation of warrants.
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Baton Rouge
INS
James Monroe Smith
Louisiana State University
Canada
Smith
Chicago Board of Trade
New Orleans
State University
Alderman Kissed Dorothy Lamour in Night Club Claim
Los Angeles June 28 A public witness testified in a $150,000 alienation suit that Myril Alderman kissed Dorothy Lamour on the lips several times at a Hollywood night spot. The bartender said Lamour seemed to enjoy the advances as Alderman lounged with radio artists.
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Los Angeles
INS
Dorothy Lamour
Myri Alderman
Alderman
Alma
Ruth Etting
Miss Lamour
George L. Roberts
Hollywood
Roberts
Dorothy Page
Bernard B. Cohen
Soviet reports Jap bombers shot down near Lake Buknor
Moscow reports two Japanese bombers shot down and 13 other Japanese planes driven away from Lake Buknor Outer Mongolia in a brief air clash. Soviet aircraft, including Outer Mongolian trained crews, engaged the invaders as they approached the base, forcing a retreat toward Manchukuo.
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Moscow
INS
Lake Buknor
Outer Mongolia
Lake Bukor
Manchukuo
Next Revolution to Be Launched Tonight in Elyria
Walter B. Pitkin, Columbia University professor of journalism, plans a meeting in Elyria to form the League of the Middle Class. The nonpolitical group aims to mobilize average Americans for action in politics and economics, using civic clubs and churches, with regional councils and a nationwide goal.
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U. S
Elyria
Walter B. Pitkin
Columbia University
Pitkin
FDR Signals Long Battle to Break Legislative Deadlock
President Roosevelt returns to Washington to take charge of pushing major New Deal measures as filibusters rise in Congress. He vows to fight on through summer, fall, and winter if needed and to ignore threats of extended debate as he pressures lawmakers on neutrality revision and other issues.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Presi L Cial
Penas Ngton
INS
White House
Hyde Park
Senate
Tax Free Bonds Called Impediment
Washington June 28 undersecretary John W. Hanes told the house Ways and Means Committee that tax exemption for government bonds has impeded stock and security sales by industrial firms seeking capital He urged ending tax exemption for federal state and local securities and criticized high federal income surtaxes saying they deter investment and may increase idle funds by the wealthy.
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Washington
INS
The
Treasury
John W. Hanes
House
Ways and Means Committee
Hanes
Psy
Thrower of Hot Pennies Fined for Burning Children
Henry Barta, 36, of Chicago, was fined $100 and costs after eight children showed burned hands and arms from pennies he tossed at a wedding celebration. He said it was a good practical joke and expressed remorse, claiming he did not realize the coins were so hot.
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Chicago
Henry Barta
Barta
War clock runs before harvest as experts doubt delay
Washington officials, tracking Europe’s crisis, abandon the belief that war starts only after harvest. They cite three reasons that Hitler may move before Germany’s crops are gathered, highlighting surprise as key to a swift victory and the risk of opponents credibly anticipating timing.
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Washington
Europe
Germany
Hitler
House Rejects Monetary Bill Amid Silver Price Clash
The House pushed currency stabilization to conference with a plan allowing President Roosevelt to devalue the dollar in exchange for a domestic silver price of 77.57 cents per ounce. Republican critics warned of loss of congressional control as votes fell 216 to 164 and 209 to 161 in backers’ favor.
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Washington
House
Roosevelt
Democrats
Senate
Treasury
Bankhead
Garner
Sen. Wagner
N. Y
GOP
Congress
Rep. McCormack
Mass
Britain Proposes Talks With Hitler Over Economic Problems
Britain, anxious over a potential Nazi coup in Danzig, proposes a mutual confidence based conference with Germany to discuss Europe's economic problems. The note to Hitler follows Hitler's denouncement of the Anglo German naval treaty and promises a full formal reply.
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London
INS
Danzig
Great Britain
Hitler
Reich
Britain
Europe
Berlin
Free City
Gemany
Germany
Neutrality Bill Limit Urged in House Debate
Rep Barton proposes a compromise to limit the neutrality law embargo to lethal weapons rather than all munitions. He argues Americans do not want to be partners in shedding human blood as the administration seeks to repeal the provision. The amendment would be offered later in the week amid House opposition led by Rep Vorys.
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Washington
Rep
Barton
R.-N.y
House
Foreign Affairs Committee
New Yorker
Vorys
Coal Operators Accused Of Causing Shutdown
Van A. Bittner testified at an unemployment compensation hearing on miners’ jobless benefits after the April 1 to May 13 suspension. He said southern West Virginia operators sought a market for surplus tonnage and the shutdown followed the old wage agreement expiration. The UMWA claimed the suspension was a lockout and the state had refused benefit claims, prompting more than 20 000 appeals. The hearing continued with new testimony.
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van A. Bittner
West Virginia
United Mine Workers District 17
UMWA
Bittner
New York
Chamberlain Critic Predicts Severe Europe Tension
Winston Churchill warned of a coming peak in European tension over the next three months. He urged Hitler to pause before the plunge into the unknown, echoing Daladier’s crisis outlook and stressing vigilance in Britain’s air defense forces.
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Chamberlain
Europe
London
Winston Churchill
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Britain
Admiralty
Paris
Daladier
Churchill
Churchill ally supporter warns July through September tense in Europe
A luncheon speech at the City Carlton Club by a conservative ally of the alliance criticizes appeasement and warns that July August and September may bring the most severe tension in Europe. He agrees with the French premier on the danger period and urges united action.
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Churchill
Chamberlain
City
Carlton Club
Europe
House of Commons of Japan
Tie
Poland vows to oppose Nazi coup in Danzig
Polish authorities warned against forming an illegal Nazi army in Danzig and pledged active opposition. The statements, believed tied to President Moscicki and Foreign Minister Beck, came amid reports of a growing German military presence in the Free City.
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Warsaw
Danzig
Free City
Poland
Ignacy Moscicki
Josef Beck
Japanese Threat Ignored by U S
Shanghai report states the United States rejected Japan’s warning for foreign vessels to leave Wenchow and Foochow by noon Thursday. Japan warned it would seize the ports, as China’s coast sees Japanese advances. U S consul Gauss warned Japan would bear responsibility for damage to American interests. Tientsin easing as Japan agrees to Tokyo talks. food conditions improve.
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Shanghai
Wenchow
Foochow
Japan
China
Clarence E. Gauss
U. S
Tientsin
Tokyo
800 Greyhound Workers Get Five Percent Pay Rise
Atlantic Greyhound Lines raises wages for 800 workers earning under $200 a month by five percent effective July 1. The bus company employs about 975 people across 10 states including Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Wyoming. General manager George S. Engle said the move targets lower bracket incomes amid reduced revenues.
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George S. Engle
Atlantic Greyhound Lines
Engle
Ohio
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Tennessee
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
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