Roosevelt urged to get in and fight for program
President Roosevelt faces pressure from New Dealers to adopt a vigorous stance on legislative reforms. He is expected to address the American Retail federation and must navigate a split in Congress over neutrality, tax revision, and labor act amendments as lawmakers rush to act before adjournment. The railroad rehabilitation plan also awaits Senate debate with time pressing for action.
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Willie Willis Quotes on Self and Competition
Willie Willis comments on competitiveness and judgment, saying that if rivals are better they credit his flaws, and if they're worse they distrust his honesty. He emphasizes the tension between self perception and peer criticism in sports or personal rivalry.
Zionist Leader Denounces Palestine White Paper Plan
Rabbi Solomon Goldman, president of the Zionist Organization of America, told 3,000 at a Chicago mass meeting that world Jewry will not tolerate Britain's Palestine policy. He urged Britain to rebuild Palestine and open doors to refugees, and a resolution denouncing England's stance was sent to President Roosevelt.
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Harlan Mine Peace Sought in Tense Kentucky County
In Harlan Kentucky conciliators hope for a mine contract settlement with a joint operators and union conference scheduled for 10 a m tomorrow amid Sabbath quiet and sporadic gunfire. About 46 men jailed on $1000 bonds await preliminary hearings as 1 250 national guardsmen stand watch and food convoys aid idle miners.
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Louellen
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Black Star Coal Company
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Littlepage Low-Cost Housing Contract Approved
The U S Housing Authority notified the Charleston Housing Authority it approved the general construction contract for the Littlepage project in West Charleston. Algernon Blair Company of Montgomery Alabama will start work today on a contract valued at more than $640000.
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Charleston
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Hull Urges Abandonment of Force Among Nations
Secretary Hull called for dropping arbitrary force as the basis of international conduct and restoring genuine friendship among nations during foreign trade week. He cited Roosevelt’s message on pacific intercourse and urged fair exchange with reciprocal trade to boost American prosperity and liberties. Hull proposed four aims including no war to settle grievances and arms reduction leading to broader economic cooperation.
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Green Appeals to Topple Labor Board Amid Rift
President William Green of the AFL urged a nationwide overthrow of the National Labor Relations Board claiming fair play. John L. Lewis charged a revolt within the AFL with about a million members opposed to amendments to the Wagner act. Green cited a poll claiming 92 percent public support, while Lewis forces distributed pamphlets alleging collaboration between Green and the NAM.
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Un-American Groups Warned About Privileges Abuse
Speaker Bankhead urged vigilance against spreading un American doctrines, warning there are limits to free speech protections. He spoke at a Washington cathedral massing of the colors ceremony while Dies committee prepare to hear testimony on alleged plots to overthrow the government and an anti Jewish campaign. رک
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Puerto Rico Outpost Defense Planned with $30 Million
A historic fort on Puerto Rico near San Juan original built in 1585 is referenced as the site for a new Atlantic defense outpost. The plan involves spending $30,000,000 to convert and strengthen the island location under U S authority.
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King and Queen mingle with war veterans in Ottawa parade
The British monarchs walked among 60 000 cheering Canadians in Connaught Square as King unveiled the new national war memorial for 1914 18. The royal couple left formalities behind and mingled freely, receiving jostling and back slaps from the crowd.
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Royal couple talks with Princess Elizabeth via trans Atlantic call
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, preparing to depart Ottawa, paused to be parents, calling Buckingham Palace and speaking with Princess Elizabeth and Margaret Rose over a long distance telephone for the first time since arriving in Canada.
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Crowd cheers as royal appearance sparks wild reception
A jubilant crowd surged at a royal event, singing a familiar anthem as the queen’s attire and gloves suffered wear. Spectators hailed the moment, noting the festive chaos and spirited reaction from the gathering.
Trains Crash Near Piqua Kills Three Injures Four
Three freight trains collided near Piqua Ohio killing three crewmen and injuring four. A coal train stopped to take on coal, another train wrecked into it, and a fast Chicago to New York double header piled into the wreckage scattering debris across the double track. Names of the dead include Harry J. Johnson Fred L. Trickfer and Leonard Schaefer. Injured listed: J C Murdock Gordon Pinney Charles Bryan and Frank L Messersmith.
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Clipper Lands Near Lisbon on New York to Southampton Flight
The Yankee Clipper completed the Lisbon leg of its New York to Southampton route landing at 3 42 p m with 14 crew and 3 airline officials aboard. It began the first regularly scheduled heavier than air link between the Americas and Europe and will fly to Marseille then Southampton after refueling.
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D. T. Pritchard Dies in Hazard Ky Coal Operator
David T. Pritchard, 42, a prominent coal operator, died at his Hazard home after a four week illness following an appendectomy. Born in Bramwell West Virginia, he and wife Glenna Pack lived in Huntington for years. Services set for 10 a m tomorrow at home. burial Tuesday in Bramwell. He leaves three sons, four brothers, two sisters, and his wife.
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Axis pact pledges immediate armed aid between Italy and Germany
The Fascist Nazi war pact to be signed tomorrow requires immediate and automatic mutual military aid if either country is involved in war, with no neutrality. It lasts ten years, prevents separate peace, and includes regular staff consultations. Ciano and Pariani meet with Ribbenstron and von Ribbentrop as Hitler hosts a banquet.
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Four Die, Three Overcome In Gas Filled Well
At Blackwell Oklahoma four men died and three others were overcome in a dairy well gas incident. Lowell Curry 28 climbed halfway down to repair a pump and was knocked into the water by fumes. Aaron Briggs 49 Napier Briggs 19 and John Pennewell 22 died while trying to rescue him. Two firemen and a policeman were revived after being overcome.
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Lowell Curry
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John Pennewell
Franco orders demolition of Madrid's Puerta Del Sol
General Francisco Franco announced a forthcoming decree to demolish Madrid’s Puerta Del Sol, long a center of labor unions and political activity, saying the square symbolizes Madrid’s decadence. The plaza, famed for its revolutionary history, has even hosted a symbolic coffee table during the civil war era.
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Britain and Soviet discuss three power mutual aid pact
In Geneva British Foreign Secretary Halifax and Soviet Ambassador Maisky meet amid League of Nations sessions. Informants say Britain may accept a three power British French Russian alliance in principle, aiming to pull Moscow into a united peace front against aggression.
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Kuhn's Nazis Open Camp Display Marks Parade
Kuhn's Nazis open a seaside camp at Yaphank with martial music flags and storm trooper uniforms. Fritz Kuhn, Bund leader, held a back room briefing as authorities probe Bund sales tax on paraphernalia and Bund funds amid the staged display for reporters.
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Quintuplets take first train ride to visit king and queen
Dionne quintuplets depart Callander in a red and gold Quintland special, escorted by Ontario police, amid a band concert and cheers from Callander's 800 residents. Parents Oliva and Elzire Dionne, with six other children, bid them farewell as Victor remains at home.
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