Japan and China clash. Canton bombing spurs casualties
Chinese forces claim recapture of Lanfeng and surrounding areas as they press a counter offensive against Japanese positions. In Canton a mass air raid by Japanese planes results in at least 800 dead and 1,000 wounded, followed by heavy damage to Wongsha area and a hospital. Rescue teams suffer major losses as streets burn and thousands flee.
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Shanchai
China
Lanfeng
Lunghai
Japan
Kenji Doihara
Janian
Chiang Kai-Shek
Wass
Canton
Doihara
Lowang
Chuhsinchi
Key Tail
Chengliukou
Yellow River
South China
Carriera
Teeming
Wongsha
Auto Plate Rush On for 1938 39 Licenses
The rush for 1938-39 automobile license tags is on as 20 000 to 25 000 tag sets have already been mailed. The motor vehicle registrar said the department will ship most tags the same day applications are received and the first shipment was sent Wednesday. Tags may be used starting June 20 with no extension beyond July 1 for 1937-38 plates.
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Motor Vehicle Department
The
Road Commission
J. Powell
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Powlll
Powell
Iowa Democrats Fight Bitterly in Des Moines
In Des Moines on May 28 the Democratic Party split over the senatorial nomination. Rep Otha D Wearin seeks the nomination against U S Sen Guy Gillette, with Gillette supporters furious at Hopkins endorsement seen as federal opposition.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa
Otha D. Wearin
U. S
Guy Gillette
Gillette
Wearin
WPA
Harry L. Hopkins
Gil
Senate fight looms over recovery bill in Senate vote
A bipartisan coalition braces for a major Senate battle next week over a ban on WPA fund use in the 3.247 billion Recovery Bill. Hopkins endorsement linked to a primary, with leaders opposing the moves and aiming for a final vote by week end.
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Senate
Washington
INS
Harry L. Hopkins
Rep
Otha Wearin
Guy M. Gillette
Harold L. Ickes
Jeaders
Roosevelt
North Carolina
Iowa
Maine
Minnesota
North Dakota
Towa
Buyers of Poppies Thanked by Auxiliary
Mrs. J. V. Ennis, general chairman of the American Legion auxiliary, thanked Charleston buyers of poppies for their support. Volunteers staffed downtown points yesterday and met a gratifying response from passersby. Proceeds will aid relief work for veterans and their dependents.
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Charleston
J. V. Ennis
American Legion Auxiliary
Landon Urges GOP to End Oppressive Dictation
Former Kansas governor Alt M. Landon spoke at the New York state Young Republicans convention urging the party to free the country from oppressive dictation by government, industry, finance or labor. He said Jeffersonian individualism guides the party and warned against economic oppression from any side, calling for a broad, lasting mission.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Alt M. Landon
Kansas
Republican Party
New York State
Young Republican Clubs
Landon
Democratic Party
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
America
Excursion Boats Collide in Fog Sinking Mandalay
In New York harbor a collision between the Mandalay excursion boat and the luxury liner Acadia in dense fog sank the Mandalay during its first trip of the season. About 35 passengers were rescued by Acadia crew, with some later transferred to the Champlain. The Acadia sustained minor damage and anchored in lower New York Bay.
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New York
Mandalay
Acadia
New York Harbor
Craven Shoals Buay
Eastern Steamship Lines
Coast Guard
Champlain
New York Bay
Atlantic Highlands
N. J
The
Battery
Pier 18
North River
Bermuda
Tower Bay
Hoffman Island
Ft. Hamilton
Brooklyn
Craven Shoals
Two Candidates Seek Kanswha County Primary Nominations
With five weeks until the filing deadline, Kanswha County anticipates a small field. E. M. McConshay seeks the Democratic nomination for the board of education and Fred Mick seeks the Republican nomination for constable in Big Sandy district. County offices up for vote include county clerk circuit clerk intermediate judge one county commissioner and three school board members.
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Kanswha
E. M. McConshay
Board of Education
Fred Mick
Constable
Big Sandy
Ciréeuil
Key to Labor Peace Seen at Rockefeller Center
A Rockefeller Center contract proposes a new union agreement harmonizing vertical and craft unionism to prevent work stoppages. The plan aims to reduce jurisdictional disputes between the CIO led by John L. Lewis and the AFL led by William Green, preserving uninterrupted maintenance of the center.
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New York
Rockefeller Center
John L. Lewis
Vertical
William Green
Craft
American Federation of Labor
Rockefeller
C.J. G
A. F. Lort
AAA State Tour Starts Tomorrow
The second annual American Automobile Association tour sponsored by the West Virginia Hotels Association and others will showcase West Virginia scenery to touring counselors from eight states. The six day itinerary includes AAA representatives from Rochester Albany Buffalo N Y Toledo Cincinnati Detroit Richmond Washington Winston-Salem Indianapolis Camden and Richmond.
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West Virginia
American Automobile Association
West Virginia Hotels Association, Inc
State Chamber of Commerce
West Virginia State Automobile Association
J. &. Taylor
West Virginia Hotels Association
AAA
Rochester
Albany
Buffalo
Toledo
Cincinnati
Detroit
Mich
Richmond
Washington
Winston-Salem
N. C
Indianapolis
Ind
Camden
N. J
Historic Pacific treaty near in U S United Front talks
May reports from London say Washington and Downing Street near a two nation joint control accord for the Carolines Enderbury and Canton as part of a mutual defense pact. The plan envisions a ten year treaty with air base access and shared administration to the remote Phoenix group islands.
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U. S
Britain
Pacific
INS
Great Britain
Pacific Ocean
Carolisles
Enderbury
Canton
Phoenix Group
State Department
Washington
Downing Street
South Seas
Carol
Canton Islands
Hawaiian
Japan
China
Philippine Islands
America
Rebels Bomb Spanish Cities
Insurgent warplanes bombed Barcelona and Valencia causing numerous casualties. A Greatend loss occurred when a bomber hit the disabled British steamer in Valencia harbor, sinking it. Eight Franco planes raided Barcelona, wounding many as government anti aircraft batteries opened fire.
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Hendaye
INS
Spain
Barcelona
Valencia
Greatend
Franco
Americans Break Through at Cantigny First Big Test
General Ely recalls the 28th Infantry Division’s dawn assault at Cantigny 20 years ago. U.S. troops pressed German lines as Haig warned allies their backs were to the wall, with fierce trench fighting and a raid that yielded prisoners and the German commander’s death.
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28Th Inf
Cantigny
Hanson E. Ely
2HIN
Washington
Vilsee
France
Marne
Douglas Haig
United States
Parley in Prague Raises Czech Hope Over Sudeten Demands
In Praha on May 28 Czechoslovakia’s premier Milan Hodza met with Sudeten German leaders and the government to revive talks on autonomy. The conference sparked optimism ahead of municipal elections after a week of warlike tension and disorders. Some progress toward a workable compromise was reported, though strides were small.
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Praha
Czechoslovakia
Germany
Milan Hodza
Page & Fart
Gazette Sponsors 3-Day Home Show
The Gazette to sponsor Charleston’s first home show a five day event starting June 18 at WCEHS auditorium with 40 booths. Mrs. Lucie Reil will lecture daily on home decorating and exhibits cover building planning and decorating across family interests.
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Charleston
The
Gazette
WCEHS
Lucie Reil
There’s a Tavern in the Town Mix-up at Meeting
At the Welland county convention in Niagara Falls the chairman called for song No. 7 to sing along. Pages rustled and throats cleared before gasps as it became clear No. 7 was actually Get Together. The explanation followed that the correct song title was misread in the book.
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Niagara Falls
Qnt
Welland County
Life and Death Tragedy In Chaneyville Well Drowning
Three year old Shirley Louise Bennett was sent outside as a new baby arrived and did not return. A four hour search led Rudolph Bennett to find Shirley drowned in a well near the family home in Chaneyville Pa.
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Chaneyville, Pa
Shirley Louise Bennett
Rudolph Bennett
Shirley
Kellogg Briand Pact Invoked Amid European Crisis
The United States publicly demands Germany and Czechoslovakia honor the Kellogg Briand Pact and settle disputes by pacific means. Secretary Hull warns that a new war would bring incalculable injuries to all nations as Central Europe faces a tense weekend elections and fears a Sarajevo like outbreak.
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Washington
INS
Europe
U. S
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Secessary
State Hall
Imany
Sarajevo
Unien
United States
Paris
Patriotic Groups Plan Observance With Legion Post
More than a dozen patriotic and civic groups will march with John Brawley Post 20 American Legion at 10 a m tomorrow from Broad and Kanawha to Spin Hill cemetery. Rabbi Ariel Goldburg will address the marchers at the library side of Lee street. Rev. William P. Cline will conduct the memorial service at the cemetery with prayer by Rev. R. S. Cleland.
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Adj
W. L. Harner
John Brawley
American Legion
Broad and
Kanawha
Spin Hill Cemetery
Lee Street
Library
Ariel Goldburg
Kanawha-Capitol- Lee
William P. Cline
Trinity Luthern
R. S. Cleland
Legion
The
Drum and Bugle Corps
Veterans of Civil
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New Deal
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