150 000 More Miners Scheduled to Walk Out
Legal questions arose over a compromise proposal by soft coal operators in talks with the United Mine Workers aimed at reopening idle Appalachian mines. Meanwhile a 150,000 miner walkout outside the region was ordered to begin tonight, threatening a full coal shutdown by next week as negotiations stalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Mine Workers
Appalachian
John L. Lewis
Lewis
United Mine Workers’ Policy Committee
UMW
Pennsylvania
Page Ten Column Gist Noted
The readable fragment references navigating to Page 10 Part 1 Col 4, indicating continued coverage or a cross-reference within the newspaper layout without detailing specific events. No identifiable people organizations places or events are present in the readable text.
Pledge For Peace Proposed by Congress Leader
Rep. Martin J. Kennedy introduces a joint resolution in the House calling for a pledge that the United States will not declare war unless attacked or Monroe Doctrine is violated. He argues Congress must counter foreign influence seeking to force a stance against a foreign nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Congress
U. S
House
Martin J. Kennedy
N. Y
Romania asks war debt cut to about 33 million
Washington May 3 Romania offered to settle its 64 million war debt to the United States on a reduced total paid in fixed yearly installments over several years. The plan, submitted by Romanian Minister Radu Irimescu to Secretary Hull, followed Hungary's earlier settlement proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rumania
U. S
Sec. Hull
Radu Irimescu
Hungary
Romania
Carol
Congress
Jobless Benefits Hearing Near End
In Montgomery on May 3 coal miners claim unjust barred unemployment pay as hearings near finish. Employes from two Fayette county companies remain to be heard before Henry Sims as the unemployment compensation board weighs if the shutdown stems from a labor dispute. The department has ruled the stoppage a dispute and withheld pay for miners idle since April 1. About 5,000 appeals have been filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Fayette County
Henry Sims
Unemployment Compensation Department
Board of Review
Rioting and Tear Gas Mark National Maritime Strike
In Everett Massachusetts during a National Maritime Union seamen strike crowds flee tearing eyes and mouths from tear gas bombs hurled by police. Demonstrators hang an employment agency official effigy as serious rioting prompts Police Chief George C. Kenney to summon men and equipment from cities statewide. Strikers clash with police before dispersal orders take effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Maritime Union Seamen
Everett
Mass
George C. Kenney
Army Defense Bill Approved
President Roosevelt signed into law a $153 million defense bill to equip the army and fund new naval ships. The House naval committee approved $6.66 million to overhaul five old battleships Tennessee California Colorado Maryland and West Virginia and convert them into modern fighting craft. The navy extends enlistment to six years, aiming to recruit 5,000 new personnel by July 1 to man an expanded fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Roosevelt
House Naval Committee
Tennessee
California
Colorado
Maryland
West Virginia
Navy
Lawmakers Reject Personal Prohibition Resolution
In Columbus Ohio today the Ohio House refused to adopt Rep Gus Kasch Democrat proposed personal prohibition urging total abstinence for General Assembly members. The resolution was sent back to its author after debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
INS
Ohio
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Gus Kasch
House
Chamber Attacks Dictators Over World Trade Threats
At its 27th annual meeting in Washington the U S Chamber of Commerce condemns totalitarian powers for trade aggression and pledges support for reciprocal trade. Delegates from 44 states and 2,000 business leaders press Congress as experts draft resolutions while new state dinners seek access to lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Washington
INS
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Newvewss
Wweesesewsew
Chamber
Congress
James A. Farrell
National Foreign Trace Cou
Cash Carry Plan Gains Full Administration Support
Administration forces move to back the Pittman cash and carry neutrality bill as a tool against European aggressors. A French mission discussed large orders for American-made munitions with War Department officials as the bill's reception moves through Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Administration
Pittman
Lindbergh and
Hull
Arthur Hachten
Washington
INS
p + cose
Asst. Sec. of
Louis Johnson
Unemployment Tax Slash Voted by House Committee
The House Ways and Means Committee voted to cut the unemployment compensation tax by millions and to liberalize Social Security benefits. Old age pensions under the contributory system move to 1940, federal aid to dependent children funded at half by the federal government, and the 3 percent tax will not apply to incomes above 3,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Doughton
N. C
Coughton
Soviet Names Molotov as Foreign Affairs Chief
The Soviet government announced Maxim Litvinoff, longtime foreign minister since 1921, was replaced by Vyacheslav Molotov who will assume the foreign affairs post in addition to his existing duties. Litvinoff was said to be released at his own request after his last public appearance on May Day at Lenin's tomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Maxim Litvinoff
Russia
Europe
Council
Vyacheslaff Molotoff
Council of People’s Commissars
Foreign Affairs Commissariat
Litvinoff
Commissariat
Lenin
Head of Labor Department Dies
The obituary notes the death of the Labor Department head, detailing his tenure and key contributions to labor policy. It cites his leadership period, the department’s role, and mentions likely honors or public statements from colleagues.
State labor official Clarence L Jarrett found dead
Clarence L Jarrett fifty state labor commissioner was found dead in bed at his home 809 Pennsylvania avenue about six o'clock yesterday morning. The death was due to a heart ailment. The body was taken to Bartlett mortuary for funeral arrangements. Services were set for tomorrow at 2 pm at Central M E church with Rev M W Castle and Rev Joe B Overmyer officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Lee Jarrett
Pennsylvania Avenue
Bartlett Mortuary
M. E
M. W. Castle
Joe B. Overmyer
Anti German Feeling Grows In Poland Over Danzig Crisis
Warsaw reports show Polish government seeking British support in the Danzig question amid Nazi demands. Foreign Minister Beck prepared a firm sejm address and discussed it with Sir Howard Kennard as crowds in Warsaw cry for Danzig and East Prussia to remain Polish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Free City
Danzig
Pomorze
Poland
Baltic
Joseph Beck
Howard William Kennard
Col
Beck
Hitler
East Prussia
Reorganization Wins Approval
President Roosevelt scored a victory as the House rejected Rep Taber’s measure to kill the government reorganization plan. The 264 to 128 vote allows the plan to take effect June 24 with implementation on June 28, marking a major administration success amid GOP criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
House
Washington
INS
Taber
Rep
New York
Berlin Posters Warn Citizens Against Espionage
Posters a yard high appeared in Berlin subway stations titled Defense Against Espionage. They explained what foreign spies sought and warned that any espionage attempt, even if unsuccessful, was punishable by death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
German moves aim to isolate Poland and secure Baltic pact
Berlin reports a swift effort to keep Nordic Baltic states out of a British French bloc and curb Poland. Hitler seeks to win non aggression pacts with Denmark Sweden Norway Finland Latvia and Estonia while Hungary may align with Germany. Diplomatic talks in Stockholm set for May 9 to weigh neutral stances against new pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Poland
Hitler
Danzig
Pome
Joseph Beck
Free City of
East Prussia
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Finland
Latvia
Estonia
Hungary
Fid
Stockholm
Women and Children Sent Back From Warsaw Amidanti German Feelings
German residents in Warsaw are sending wives and children back to the Reich due to rising anti German sentiment among Poles. The Daily Express reported an exodus accelerated by the Independence Day demonstrations with crowds shouting Down with Hitler and other hostile slogans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Warsaw
The
Reich
London Daily Express
Poland
Hitler
Landon backs peace move while criticising Roosevelt
Alf M Landon says he will cross party lines to back a world peace conference and aid the president’s appeal while accusing Roosevelt of abandoning U S neutrality. He warns of a dangerous path as Hitler signals possible talks and urges the United States as a potential force for preventing war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Alf M. Landon
Roosevelt
U. S
NBC Blue
Methodist Uniting Conference
Hitler
Europe
South American
Landon
Reichstag
Chamberlain eyes new non aggression pact with Germany
London notes Prime Minister Chamberlain plans to explore a concrete non aggression proposal with President Roosevelt to secure reciprocal guarantees from Germany and Italy. Britain seeks a broad 31 nation treaty against military attack as Moscow reshuffles its foreign policy with Molotov replacing Litvinoff, prompting Anglo American consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hillman Ey Ndon
INS
Neville Chamberlain
Roosevelt
Hitler
Germany
Great Britain
France
Doctors Propose Statewide Prepaid Medical Plan
West Virginia physicians discussed a statewide prepaid hospital and medical service for low income groups. A committee led by Dr R J Wilkinson of Huntington proposed nonprofit hospital insurance with medical care deemed a community responsibility. The plan, to be ratified at the state medical association convention on July 10, evolving from preliminary reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
R. J. Wilkinson
Huntington
State Medical Association
Uinninery
Sinatra Minary
Also Mentioned on This Page
Willie Willis
Robert Quillen
Army Defense
Harting
Andre Gavard
Senate
Sen
Key Pittman
Foreign Relations Committee
England
Italy
Cordell Hull
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Charles A. Lindbergh
Clarence L. Jarrett
Britain
Executive
Empire
Maxim M. Litvinoff
V. M. Molotov
Chamberlain
House of Commons
George
Elizabeth
Canada
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!