Bitter Labor War Foreseen: AFL Reads Out Lewis Faction
President William Green of the AFL declares the Lewis inside faction illegitimate and vows a prolonged conflict. The executive council orders a purge, setting May 18 for a loyal union meeting in Cincinnati to plan a counter organizing drive and separate funding.
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L. Sulzberger
United Press
Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
A. F
Lendere
Green
Up Federation
Lewin
Executive Council
Cincinnati
Spinach Cannery Faces Open Clash as Strike Proceeds
Stockton observers report a chaotic standoff as state patrolmen, non union workers, and AFL sympathizers clash to move a spinach load into a strikebound cannery. About 30 injured amid vigilante security and deputized farmers guarding non union workers.
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United Press
Stockton
Calif
Frank F. Merriam
Harvey Odell
American Federation of Labor
Central Laborpaynell
Pitt Senior Slugged by Robber Improves to Fair Condition
Ruth Horowitz 19 year old University of Pittsburgh senior was slugged by a robber early Tuesday on a road near campus while walking home after shopping. Hospital attendants described her condition as fair and she is recovering from the attack.
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UNHEC
Pittsburgh
Ruth Horowitz
University of Pittsburgh
Miss Horowitz
Trooper Killed in Gun Battle in Damilia
State trooper John Fessler, 28, of the Muncy barracks, died after surgery for a bullet wound. Yeager, 48, a Cooper township farmer, was hospitalized with a head wound. The confrontation followed a call to the Yaeger home. Sheriff Ridley Linder was involved in the incident.
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United Press
Damilila
Cooper Township
John ©. Fessler
Muncy Barracks
Witham
Yeager
Montour County
Yaeger
Supreme Court and Canadian Workers Vote to End Strike
Democratic leaders propose a four point plan to hasten Congress adjournment and implement Roosevelt era reforms including court enlargement and government reorganization. In Ontario Canada workers at General Motors plant vote 2206 to 1 in favor of ending a 15 day strike and return to work Monday after a peace treaty draft with union officials.
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Supreme Court
Aneorie
Edward W. Lewis
United Press
Ashington
Roosevelt
Senate
Bank
White House
Wagner
Harrison Educational Aid
Unites Presa
Companil Sficers
Fedggnation
Join Union
UA W. Naais Ostia
Fon
General Motors
International Union
United States
Germany May Be Invited to Join in Danube Pact
Venice April 23 Premier Benito Mussolini and Austrian Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg said German participation was needed to stabilize peace in the Danube basin. The Rome Protocols may open to others, allowing Germany's Danubian role and possible widening of the pact with Czechoslovakia. Mussolini, aboard the Milwaukee, noted the German navy flag and Schuschnigg honored Austrian sailors.
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Germany
Stewart Brown
United Press Sraft
Venice
Preimier
Benito Mussolini
Kurt Schuschnigg
Austria
Europe
Rome
Protovola
Czechoslovakia
France
Russia
Mirst
Schuschnige
Mussolini
Milwaukee
National Labor Board finds sufficient facts to investigate Auburn strike
United Press reports that NLRB officials in Auburn Missouri found sufficient facts to justify a formal probe into charges filed by women workers against Auburn and Lewiston shoe manufacturers. A. Howard Myers and Anna Wensted spoke after a clash between strikers and police as guards patrolled streets and martial law loomed.
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United Pres
Auburn
National Labor Relations Board
Strikketorn
Womera
Lewiston
A. Howard Myers
New Englan
Anna Wensted
National Guardsmmen
Aublrn
Col. Spaulding Bishes
Mets
Corry Chief Sees No Bootlegges in City
Police Chief John Flanigan says Corry is free of bootleg spots with no complaints from legitimate beer and liquor sellers. He warns investigators may check local liquor establishments. rumors exist only outside city lines and neighboring towns report bootlegging activity.
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Quer Control Board
John Flanigan
Flanigan
Monithe
Menta
Laquor
Mutiny in Nationalist Forces Amid Chimorra Combat
Report from Andujal saddled by Reuters notes a mutiny in the Nationalist army in the Chimorra mountains. Officers were shot by their own troops as loyalist forces press in. Guartery area dispatches confirm the rebellion affects nationalist control in Valencia region.
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Valiencta
Spain
Chimorra Mountains
Pabus
Spanish Fene
Andu Jaz
Guartery
Todey
Ohio Firm Gets Sewer Pipe Contract and Rate Study
The Public Utility Commission orders an investigation into natural gas rates across several states to ensure just and equitable charges for consumers. The probe targets municipalities and private users amid a wave of complaints, listing numerous counties and towns as affected.
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Ohio
P.U.C
Pennsylvania
Erie
Warren
Crawford
West Virginia
Kentucky
Maryland
New York
Public Utility Commission
Commission
Anil
arnYesHatan
Atoms
Alfowhariy
Armatine
Beaver Blair
Fravind
Willer
Clare Jone Clestriel
Chyster
Cambria
Crowfanl
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Cornell
Malu
Onuikcky-Achlerman
Taber proposes 10 percent cut in all pending appropriation bills
Representative John Taber introduces an economy resolution calling for a ten percent reduction in all appropriation bills before Congress. Senator Borah and others back limiting local government costs to thirty percent of relief projects, affecting about three billion dollars in bills already passed but not finalized.
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United Preas
Washington
John Taber
House
Comearites
Congress
Sen. Williams
Borah R
Dla
Senate
Corry Mayor Urges Building Program to Ease Housing Shortage
Corry's housing problem could be greatly alleviated if property owners repair their homes. Mayor Glen Miller says the acute shortage of moderately priced rentals could improve if several homes are made rentable through improvements. He notes many properties are neglected during downturns and argues that restoring confidence will trigger extensive citywide rebuilding and a housing program.
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Corry
Glen Miller
Miller
British freighters break blockade to feed Bilbao under Hood support
Three British freighters arrived at Bilbao on April 23, carrying millions of pounds of food. Guns from the battle cruiser Hood and two destroyers covered the operation as Nationalist ships waited offshore. Local workers hurried unloading as cheering crowds welcomed the relief effort.
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Bilbao
Spain
Bilban
Hood
St. Jean de la
France
Reform in Balance as Hearing Ends
Washington April 29 The Senate judiciary committee concludes a seven weeks hearing on Roosevelt’s Supreme Court enlargement with 73 witnesses heard. No definite majority for or against the measure. uncommitted senators still split. Administration leaders claim progress but expect a June vote may still favor or oppose.
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Joe Alex Morris
United Press
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Bey
Yex
Senate
Comenitee
Ibil
Madrid Bombardment Hits 12th Day In Siege
Madrid reports the 12th straight day of shelling with heavy-caliber bombardments on the Gran Via and Puerta del Sol. Five killed and additional wounded as casualty totals rise to 215 dead and 410 wounded since the first bombardment.
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Madrid
Gran Via
Broadway
Puerta Das Sol
Hammond Company to Furnish Cement and Lumber Bid
City council awarded contracts for cement and lumber for a sitewalk construction project after rejecting a dual proposal. Hammond Elevator Company will supply 1,200 barrels of cement at 2.22 per barrel and brick at 15, while A C Bissei won bids for timber and other sewer work components from multiple bidders.
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Arerntrasts
Storm Sower Program
City Gound
Hammond Elevator Conpay
Pinegram
A. C. Bissei
Lock Joint Pine Company
Ap Clevelaint
Gewer
von Struptloy
Hal Williams
Wieely
Bidson
Cecnent and
Ibriole
Davison Fogle Lumber Company
Frank Dunone
A. W. Basel
N. W. Burich
Ty Emon Blavitor Compainy
Greene Brothers
Ashvil
Av C. Bigse
Suit Against Aluminum Co Aims to Break Monopoly
The Justice Department filed a suit in New York to dissolve the Aluminum Company of America and end its alleged monopolistic control of the aluminum industry. Former Treasury Secretary An drew Mellon and associates named as defendants. Attorney General Homer Cummings said the action seeks to dismantle the firm's alleged unfair methods.
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Justice Dep't
United Press
Washington
Justice Department Today
Fis
Company of America
Cummings
Aluminium Company of America
Hoover Roosevelt Rival Rumor Fueled by 1940 Campaign Talk
Washington April 23 Former President Herbert Hoover may enter the 1940 race with two speech series attacking the Roosevelt administration. Observers note his age, 63, and talk of a potential third term for Roosevelt amid weak Democratic contenders. Names discussed include Henry A. Wallace Paul V. McNutt and others as possible rivals.
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Lyle
Wilson
United Press
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Roosevelt
Hoover
Roose
Ula
Lst
Agriculture
Henry A. Wallace
Paul V. McNutt
Philippines
Harry Moore
New Jersey
George H. Earle
Pennsylvania
Gay
Frank Murphy
Michigan
Bennett C. Clark
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Naw
Deal Democratic Party
Watered Butter Racket Exposed in Harrisburg Scandal
A garbled report from Harrisburg outlines alleged corruption involving a former state agricultural official, with references to Philadelphia plans and charges. The text mentions a “watered butter racket” and a forthcoming court or legal action amid unclear details.
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Lewis
Hasien
Italy
Danubian Basin
Central and
Eastern
Maine
Chief
Rcute
Hammond CO
Furnish Cement
Bissell Lumber
Council
Lone Bid Eye
Aluminum CO
Harrisburg
John Tryon
State Agricultural Department
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