Strike Spreads as Truck Drivers Walk Out in Minneapolis
A Minnesota National Guard battalion was dispatched to assist civil authorities as truck drivers strike in Minneapolis and nearby areas. Mayor Bainbridge and Governor Olson sought order. 75,000 workers across industries are on strike with blockades and warnings of a wider shutdown. Farther west in San Francisco the food supply blockade persists with guards patrolling warehouses while 20,000 Oakland area workers join the strike.
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Business shows steady gain under Roosevelt
American business has improved in the 16 months of Roosevelt’s presidency, with a 44 percent upturn since March 4, 1933, per Federal Reserve figures. Except for a few months last year and a seasonal dip, industrial production has advanced, contrasting with Hoover’s administration earlier downturns.
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Fresh Air Camp to Open Thursday Near the Willows
Captain Neil Hood of the Salvation Army announced a fresh air camp for undernourished city children will open Thursday July 19 near the Willows east of the city. The twenty day program will host about fifteen children weekly with ongoing movement as funds permit. A citywide church offering contributed a good sum, enough to start the camp, with activities planned including games, Bible study, lectures, health and recreation, and other entertainment led by Capt Hood and Mrs Hood. Interested people may contact Capt Hood via Mrs Albett Anilergon of Grove Street.
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Stratosphere Flight Delayed Until Tomorrow Morning
In Stratocentric note, Maj. William E. Kepner, pilot, announced the U S National Geographic Society stratosphere flight cannot start before tomorrow morning due to missing high pressure area. The delay marks another postponement for the mission planned in City, South Dakota on July 17.
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Kidnapped New York Child Found Alive Near Home
Two year old Robert Connor who had been missing since last Thursday was found alive today in woods near his Hartsdale home. He was described as happy, his face hands and clothing were muddy, but he appeared otherwise unharmed after almost four days of searching by volunteers and police.
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Guardsmen Work At Camp Muir Rife Range Training
Pennsylvanias National Guard units train at Camp Muir Mt Gretna with the 28th Division Special Troops under Major James B Cousare Philadelphia. The camp buzzes as MPs motorcycle corps tanks and signals drill in lead up to the divisional review honoring Governor Pinchot at Indian Town Gap. The plan shifts from drill to battalions squadrons and brigades culminating in a division wide exercise. Continued on Page Four.
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Roosevelts Last Fishing Stop Near Clipperton Island
President Roosevelt aboard the USS Houston along with the New Orleans heads toward Tiny Clipperton Island for a rest day at sea during a 16,000 mile Pacific cruise en route to Hawaii. The day passes with quiet activity and minor maneuvers as the ships sail, with no word yet on the San Francisco general strike.
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Roosevelt orders Farley to review mail contracts
President Roosevelt issued an executive order directing Postmaster General James A. Farley to investigate foreign airmail and ocean mail contracts, with hearings on the record and a six month period to study findings. The review, prompted by a June 16 act, may lead to contract modification or cancellation with public interest in mind.
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Eight Die in Southwest Heat Wave Spain City Missouri
Eight deaths blamed on a new Southwest heat wave as temperatures topped 100 degrees and lingered above 90 at night. The latest fatality was Magse Brockman, 58, of Jefferson City, found dead from a heat attack. Cities reported 105 to 118 degree readings with Cornstalks damaged in Nebraska and livestock losses in the region.
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Pickpocket Robs Fitzgerald Kin on Busy Erie Corner
In Erie Pennsylvania on July 1 17 a pickpocket robbed Patrick J Fitzgerald uncle of Assemblyman Norbert Fitzgerald at 277 Today. The theft occurred as Fitzgerald waited for months for the Second National Bank to pay off 30 percent of deposits. The thief took Fitzgeralds inside pocket near Suh and State streets while he waited for a bus.
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Mediation team planes to West Coast amid strike fears
New Federal mediators led by Sen. Robert F. Wagner rushed by plane to the Pacific coast to prevent a strike spread from San Francisco to other cities. President Roosevelt and Gen. Hugh S. Johnson pressed for settlement as relief officials pledged food for strikers and citizens if needed, with 13,000 troops under arms in the Ninth Corps Area ready.
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Rotarians hear talk on Europe by Miss Alverson
Miss Maxine Alverson, recently back from a two year stay in Europe, spoke to the Rotary Club on her observations in several European countries. She discussed Paris riots, domestic issues, and a spring Easter trip to Italy and travels in Spain. Her two years abroad gave a deeper continental view than the average tourist.
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Woman Faces Death for Murder in August at Sing Sing
Albany July 17. Unless Governor Lehman commutes or stays her sentence, Mrs Anna Antonis will die in the electric chair at Sing Sing during the week of August 6. A vigorous fight for a new trial failed when the court of appeals acted.
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Army planes take off for Alaska on training flight
Ten Martin bombers depart Washington at 10 a m on a scheduled flight to Alaska. The squadron will refuel at Bolling Field and Minneapolis before crossing western Canada to Fairbanks. Litt Col Henry H Arnold will command the flight, described as a training and photographic mission.
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Fear War Like Clash Of Gloucester Fishermen
Bitter rift within Gloucester fishing field leads to piracy allegations and threatened warfare at sea. The dispute centers on the Luveithy and skipper Captain Jonah Morash with orders to return to port under threat of scuttling. District Attorney Ford and coast guard headquarters filed reports as disturbances affect prices and the salting market.
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Five French soldiers die in shell blast Biv United Presa
Montreal dispatch reports a head on crash in Montreal when a truck collided with a street car. Five men and a woman were killed and ten others injured in the collision. The truck swerved from tracks and overturned, throwing occupants onto the street as rescue crews arrived. Three people were injured but survived.
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Trustees Act at Reichsbank Faces Dawes Loan Payment
July 11 three trustees of the Dawes loan blocked a Reichsbank payment of taxes on beer spirits and brandy, shifting Dawes dues to Reichsmarks amid Germany’s moratorium. The action ties to a 1939 arrangement pledging tax receipts to the Reichsbank as loan security. Washington notes push Germany to treat American bondholders on par with British holdings and to end the moratorium.
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Hold youths and car buyer in auto theft
Pittsburgh July 17 David Williams of Hays Pa auto-wrecker and two youths were held for grand jury by Justice of the Peace Dans Hubbard Mt Lebanon. The youths McDonald Morgan 26 and Charles P Tyman 26 were charged with larceny and Williams faced a charge of purchasing stolen goods in connection with an auto theft at a Mt Lebanon parking lot.
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Frisco Strike Costs City One Million Daily
San Francisco officials estimate the general strike costs $1,000,000 per day in wages and direct losses, with further drains from lost sales and idle property. Streetcar and ferry service faltered. guards deployed in Oakland. food distribution organized. businesses shuttered except for limited reopenings under strike rules.
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