Schmitt Named Trade Dictator As Economic Crisis Deepens Germany
Berlin reports Kurt Schmitt designated minister of economics with blanket power to drive trade and industry until October 1. The move aims to avert a looming financial collapse amid boycotts, debt moratoriums, and fears of foreign trade disruption. Newspapers hail the measure as solidifying Nazi control while Paris denies involvement.
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Frederick Oechsner
United Press
Berlin
Jtist
Kurt Schmitt
Lohmltv
Parr
Schmitt
Woman Victim Takes Stand in 41 000 Swindle Trial
Mrs. Chas. M. Staley testifies in federal court at Reno along with James C. McKay and W. J. Graham as she recounts handing over bank receipts and a forged book to prove good faith in a race track swindle. The government alleges a wide ring defrauded victims across the U S and Canada, with more than 1 000 000 total.
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Charles M. Staley
Reno Sportsman
New York
Chas. M. Staley
James C. McKay
Wo. J. Graham
Reno
Staley
Tas
Hank
Pred Winsinger
U.S
Canada
Melty
Graham
Riverside Bank
Wit
Von Papen presses Hindenburg over crackdown on aides
Berlin July 6 Baron Franz von Papen, vice chancellor, plans to meet President Paul von Hindenburg to present his dispute with the Nazi government. He has demanded proof of any evidence against members of his staff that might justify arrest or his own detention under protective custody.
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United Press Berlin
Franz von Papen
Paul von Hindenburg
Eld
von Papen
Advance Guard Prepares for July Camp in Pa
Harrisburg July 6 Active preparations began for the annual two week training of Pennsylvania's 12,000 National Guardsmen at Camp Chirtes Mul from July 14 to 23 with an advance guard sent to prep the site. Units will encamp at Indiantown Gap Mount Gretna and Middle town in memory of Major General Charles J Muir. Transport service will be established as two truck companies arrive at Indiantown Gap July pth. A mess sergeants school opens at Mt Gretna July th as advance guards take charge of four divisions. Distinctive war game maneuvers will mark the 1934 encampment the highlight being a July 24 review before Governor Pinchot.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
National
Charles J. ‘Muir
Indiantown Gap
Mt. Gretna
Camp Muir
Puen
Pennsylvania National Guard
National Guard
Keystone
Camp Perol
Pinchot
Navy to Remove Torpedoes From Cruisers
Washington July 6 The Navy plans to modernize fighting ships by removing torpedoes from 10 000 ton cruisers in a costly new construction program. Heavy cruisers also lack effective torpedo use and torpedoes risk men and equipment in direct hits. Torpedo tubes on light heavy cruisers remain, survey finds, with removal ordered by Secretary Claude A Sw angon at Newport News Wey.
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Washington
United Press
Newport News
Wey
Claude A. Swangon
Future limit on battleships becomes main issue in talks
After three weeks of talks in London between Britain and the United States the parties remain at odds over future battleship tonnage. A compromise around 30 000 tons is likely, with Britain favoring 25 000 and the United States 35 000. France plans a 235 000 ton fleet next year unless Italy changes course on two 35 000 ton ships. Japan delays delegates amid British American friction, possibly due to a cabinet crisis.
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Britain
United States
France
Italy
Great Britain
Japan
London
Ghoulish syndicate alleged in Chicago burials raid
Chicago coroner Frank J. Walsh charged a ghoulish syndicate robs caskets and burial clothes, using funeral directors as fronts. Bodies were taken from kits, packed in boxes, and buried amid a feud with the Chicago Funeral Directors Association. Mayor Skelly and Police Commissioner Allman are said to be investigating.
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United Press
Chicago
Coole County
Frank J. Walsh
Walsh
Chicago Funeral Directors Association
le Corner
Wes
E Meektie
Edward Skelly
James Allman
Two Mexican youths executed in Arizona gas chamber
United Press reports the July 6 execution of brothers Manuel and Fred Hernandez in Florence Arizona. The pair, aged 19 and 18, were put to death for the killing of Charles Washburn a Needles California prospector who was robbed of 95. The family gathered inside and outside the prison as prayers filled the night, marking the state’s first double gas execution in its history.
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United Press
Florence
Ariz
Arizona
Charles Washburn
Needles
Calif
Prospector
Washburn
Manuel
Fred
Iit
Harker
Hts Origin
Fred Hernandez
Ban on Stock Speculation by SEC Members
United Press reports in Washington July that a new rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission would bar commissioners from speculating in stock and securities markets. Chairman Joseph Kennelly stated the prohibition today.
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Morris DE Haven Tracy
United Press
San Francisco
United Prete Washington
Empiayra
New Securities and Exchange Commission
Joseph Kennelly
Tear Gas Bombs At Jersey Farm Strikers
Jersey farm strikers near Seabrook farm in Bridgeton faced tear gas bombs as detectives dispersed about 100 workers who attacked four tractor crew members. Fifteen state troopers under Col Norman Schwarzkopf arrived to restore order as talks attempted to end a 14 day walkout tied to 100 temporary layoffs. In Scranton a mine near Jessup faced tear gas as police dispersed a 200-strong crowd, with at least ten people affected.
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United Press
Bridgeton
N. J
Seabrook Farm
H. — Norman Schwarzkopf
Scranton Ps
Jessup
Billions in Federal Loans Through HOLC
Washington July 6 The Home Owners Loan Corporation has extended more than 1 billion dollars to ease mortgage burdens for hundreds of thousands of homeowners nationwide, Chairman John H Fahey announced. It has made 341 102 loans totaling 1 027 991 585 with 1 510 750 loans applying totaling 4 850 260 830. many applications are ineligible. Loans have surpassed 5 000 in 22 states including Massachusetts New Jersey New York Maryland Ohio Pennsylvania Alabama Florida Georgia Louisiana Missouri Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Iowa Kansas Minnesota Oklahoma Texas California and Washington.
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United Press
Washington
Home Owners Loan Corporation
John H. Fahey
Corpor
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Maryland
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
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Missouri
Tminois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Towa
Kansas
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Texas
California
Envoy to Discuss German Moratorium in Berlin
American ambassador William E. Dodd sought an appointment with Foreign Minister Konstantine von Neurath to discuss a moratorium on foreign debt services. The move was reported today as a potential early step in German diplomacy.
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United Press Berlin
William E. Dodd
Forsigh
Konstantine von Neurath
Six Year Sentence For Stealing Hen Case In Quiet Dell
Clarksburg W V July 6 Arthur Stout a young Quiet Dell farmer stole a hen valued at two dollars and today received two six year sentences in the state penitentiary. The sentence includes the five year mandatory for a second offense under state law.
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Py Unicarrese
Clarksburg
W. V4
Arthur Stout
Quiet Dell Tarni
Robbery at Magnolia Jewelry Store Pulls $200,000 in Jewels
In Magnolia Massachusetts a masked gang robbed an exclusive summer colony jewelry store today, overpowering three employees and escaping with jewels valued over $200,000 in 12 minutes. The burglars used a machine gun and were aided by four confederates, none of whom fired a shot.
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United Pres
Magnolia
Mass
North Shore
Jeader
Darrow Review Board Disbanded by President Roosevelt
United Press reports in Washington July 6 that the Darrow Recovery Review Board, already disbanded, received formal notice of dismissal from President Roosevelt. The White House said the board’s life ended days ago, remarks noting the departure caused the order to be overlooked.
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Darrow Recovery Review Board
Roosevelt
Ay United Press
Washington
Darow Recovery Review Board
Roosvelt
White House
NRA
Alan
Clarence Darrow
Te Board
Three Doctors Test Paralysis Vaccine
Three doctors in New York test a newly developed infantile paralysis vaccine on humans after prior animal trials. A female doctor and colleagues report success in initial injections, noting only humans and monkeys are susceptible. Doctor Josephine Neal explains the cautious approach before wider use.
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United Press
New York
Br. Josephine Neal
Youth's Narrow Escape as Bomb Explodes at Ball Grounds
A fireworks display gone wrong left local youth Sonny Staples with arm and abdomen burns after an unexploded bomb exploded on ball grounds. Several other bombs were found nearby by children, posing severe injury or death risk. Officials warn the firm responsible failed to collect unexploded bombs, inviting strong criticism and urging precautions against tetanus and infection.
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Sam Grounds
Gerald
Sonny" Staples
Secon
Showers Bring Relief From Heat Across Pittsburgh Area
Weather officials forecast showers and thunderstorms to ease the heat in the Pittsburgh district and across Pennsylvania. Tomorrow should be cooler in the west and central regions. Two more heat deaths were reported in Philadelphia including 78 year old Michael Davis and 60 year old William Palmer of Germantown. A $500 fire from last night’s thunderstorm damaged the Baker Paper Company building in Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsulanis
Philadelphia
Michael Davis
Wm. Palmer
Germantown
Baker Paper Company
Erie Man Killed Under Train Wheels
Conrad Borowski, 38, was crushed beneath the Mickle Plate passenger train late last night five minutes after leaving Gin Undertaker's office. A hospital watchman said Borowski attempted to run across a lowered crossing. He is survived by his wife a son and a daughter.
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Gin Undertaker
Borowskel
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