Democratic National Convention Opens in Philadelphia
The Democratic convention in Philadelphia begins with Roosevelt and Garner to be officially notified of their nominations. Reporters and photographers cover the event as discussions on platform planks unfold, while radio and press provide extensive coverage ahead of the final nominations.
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Philadelphia
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G.O.P
Cleveland
Singing Goat Tale Ends in Tragic Silence
A Port Deposit farmer gained fame when a goat reportedly sang in a fine tenor. A stray phonograph record of Mamma or Mine drew crowds, but after buying an opera record to provoke singing the goat suddenly died from throat blockage described by a vet as Italian phrases.
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William McClenahan
Port Deposit
John McCormack
McClenahan
Baltimore Sun
Mystery Radio Signals Suggest Possible Extraterrestrial Message
Scientists note radio signals from the Milky Way may stem from distant stars. While most favor natural causes like agitated electrons, some imagine a highly developed civilization attempting contact from about 120 sextillion miles away.
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Earth
Milky Way
Space
Asclene
Senate Debate on Champagne Question Sparks Curio
Fragmentary report notes a U S Senate debate titled What is champagne with scattered mentions of a group claiming 20 000 members and a reference to the Blacksmith and Unter. Page continuation indicated.
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Americana
United States Senate
Tess Thu
Riverside County Convict Registration Plan Hits Start
Riverside County boards adopt a six to 12 hour felon registration rule for drug offenders after Jan 1 1921. Undersheriff Stephen Lynch explains the ordinance requires offenders to appear before the sheriff, provide details, photos and fingerprints, and register if they enter the county. The measure aims to curb cross‑county criminal activity and costs about $100 annually.
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Cut Work Hours On WPA Jobs
W A McBride Riverside county WPA manager says Washington D C orders set July 1 to establish prevailing wage scales for skilled and unskilled labor on WPA projects. Skilled workers drop from 120 hours to 70 for $70 monthly. unskilled from 120 to 96 for $48 monthly. County payroll quota to rise 30 to 40 percent.
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W. A. McBride
WPA
Riverside County
Washington
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County Auditor Extends Leave To July 15
County auditor Ray T. Hicks receives an additional 15 days of leave, extending the absence to July 15. Board of Supervisors acted after noting he may be out of state beyond the original 30 days. Hicks is expected to return by the extended date.
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Ray T. Hicks
Board of Supervisors
Karpis Pleads Not Guilty in Kidnapping Case
Alvin Karpis, the notorious criminal, pleaded not guilty at arraignment in St. Paul on charges of kidnapping William Hamm Jr. as authorities pursue a prison-term case after his arrest. Also in Washington and Honolulu news this edition reports on Zioncheck lunacy proceedings and a Honolulu murder probe.
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Honolulu
Ralph Palmer
San Francisco
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Homer McNamara
Police Radio Authorized by Board
Riverside county officials urged rapid approval for a county wide police radio system. Steven Lynch told the board of supervisors the project could begin with bids for equipment, with a $3,000 county share and $3,000 annual operating cost, and a plan to have units in service by September if funding and permits proceed.
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Steven Lynch
Riverside County
Board of Supervisors
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Weo
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San Bernardino
Fedral Radio Commission
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Harold Thoreson Congress Aspirant Tells Platform
Harold Poe Thoreson, former county relief administrator and Democratic candidate for the 19th district, released a 12 point platform aligned with Roosevelt. He pledges support for social security, old age pensions, labor, farm aid, munitions control, bank insurance, and government resource development while opposing rubber stamp politics. He argues a Democratic administration can secure more for the district and vows to back the president's measures for wage earners and small businessmen.
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Washington
Scott Sounds Tocsin for G O P at Riverside
Los Angeles attorney Joseph Scott, a GOP figure, opened a county campaign event at the Riverside American Legion Clubhouse urging Republicans to unite behind the party’s platform. Ray mond Best and Fred Eldridge introduced him while Mary Alice Sutter reported on the county Republican Women’s Club. Scott praised Governor Landon and warned against the New Deal, comparing it to totalitarian regimes.
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Los Angeles
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Riverside County Republican Central Committee
Fred Eldridge
Republican Assembly
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Perris Residents Demand Tougher Penalties for LA Hunters
Perris residents urge the Los Angeles hunters be punished more severely after repeated shootings and livestock losses. They cite breached rights, vandalism, and a beeredoyer culture by some officers, asking for stronger county action and persistent patrols to protect farms and children.
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Robert Schroeder
Board of Supervisors
Los Angeles
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City Councils Review County Smudge Law Plan
City councils study a county ordinance requiring orchard heaters to emit no more than one gram of solid carbon per minute. Riverside Corona Elsinore were asked to inspect for countywide uniform adoption. Hemet and Mara oppose the measure. Hemet later reversed stance.
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South American physicians visit local doctor to renew ties
Dr Marcell Hamimnerly of Montevideo and Dr Roland Ramos of Santiago, Chile, visit Dr H E Herman in this city renewing a nine year old friendship. The two Seventh Day Adventist medical missionaries plan post graduate work at clinics in the United States and will enroll at Washington Sanitarium while Ramos will work at New England Sanitarium in Boston.
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Convention Flap Dominates Democratic Convention Coverage
Report describes a heated convention with cheers for a candidate defending a sole issue. The scene features a provocative disruption as delegates react to speeches and a demonstration erupts, band music and chants echoing through the hall while observers note partisan reactions and references to the presidency.
Army flier dives into sea with three children
New York June 28 report says Lieutenant Lindsay Vo Bes coh, an Army flier, leaped into the sea from an Army transport with his three children as dawn broke. The Bessells boarded at Pavia aboard the Chateau Thierry, now docked in Brooklyn. No further details are given as investigations are prepared after docking.
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First Concert by Community Band Orchestra Planned
A newly formed Community band orchestra under J. A. Franklin begins rehearsals for the summer season. The first concert is set for Tuesday evening, June 30, at the city park bandshell. All musicians are invited to join. additional rehearsals are scheduled at Lincoln school auditorium.
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J. A. Franklin
City Park
Lincoln School
Terankin
Delay Road Work Until Hauling Is Completed
A fragmentary local report notes county supervisors delaying road work until hauling is finished. An unclear statement references a site at Cajaleo reservoir near Mocktne Bird Canyon Road and promises improvements once heavy hauling ends.
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County Plans Subdivision Rules Move Toward Park Network
Riverside County officials advance a master plan for parks as part of a subdivision policy. A proposed resolution requires planning commission approval after June 22 and outlines methods for funding road work and materials for public projects.
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Rough Draft of Platform Seen
Philadelphia June 23 A tentative New Deal platform described by supporters as views of the President but not yet complete or official. Observers note liberals focus on reform and federal action while wary voices call for constitutional adherence and party unity as details unfold.
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Srete
Citrus Prices Report From New York Market
Today citrus prices show wholesale demand for Valeteias and Lemons with strong market activity. Valeneias hold steady with rapes brutlLerhms caster and Jawer Pthive pallies listed. lemons range 2 to 40 dollars per unit, prices 5.50 for select lots.
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