Debt crisis threatens tariff showdown and adjournment plan
United Press report from Washington notes House action expected today to finish work on a highway and road-building bill. It would fund a 200 billion program next year, adjust grant usage, and set aside 50 million for roads on national forests and parks with 10 million for emergency relief damages to federal roads.
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Philadelphia Republican city committee collapse amid leadership shakeup
William S. Vare loses control of the Philadelphia Republican organization as Hay J. Trainer becomes temporary leader. Vare’s honorary chairmanship is abolished, Edwin R. Cox is ousted as chair, Harry C. Davis loses his post, and the party reorganizes with Hazlett and Harr etty reshaped roles. Ware, a national GOP rep, misses the meeting and stays at Atlantic City.
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Great Lakes Shipping Threatened by Strike
Chicago longshoremen and tug crews at Milwaukee and other ports joined a strike for union recognition and higher wages. With tugs idle, freighters backed from Milwaukee rivers and delays snarled traffic as crews faced possible arrests during the disruption.
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Spanish Farm Strike Threatens Rich Crops Across Nation
Madrid June 6 A nationwide farm labor strike disrupts Spain as outbreaks of violence occur in several towns. Guardsmen restored order amid clashes with strikers. two farmhouses burned and churches damaged. Officials clash with union claims of mass participation, while harvest risk grows.
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New Discovery in Fight on Leprosy at Berkeley
Scientists at the University of California announce a new drug named Nadichaulmol glyleslycerophosphate, known to laymen as Chal phosphate, touted as an ageless attack on leprosy. Preliminary human tests planned at the Orvaldo Cruz Institute in Rio de Janeiro, center of the League of Nations effort, with credit given to George A Emerson.
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Adverse Report On Soldiers' Bonus Bill Presented
United Press notes chairman Pat Harrison of the Senate Finance Committee presented an adverse report to the Senate today on the soldiers' bonus bill that passed the House. The action signals opposition to the measure and sets the stage for further debate and potential amendments.
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Wallace Seeks U S Farm Plan To Weather Drought
Secretary Henry A Wallace, in drought ravaged regions, praised national planning as a savior for farmers. He argued for a program with crop loss protections, reserve funds, and a move away from the AAA as conditions demand. He noted farmers may lose crops but still receive crop insurance benefits through a nationwide adjustment system.
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Corrian 1924 High School Annual Issued
The 1924 Corrian, the Senior High School annual, has been issued and received favorable attention. Editor in chief Mrs Allee Mount led a skilled staff featuring Tol Merrick, Lee Showmaker, Roy Reed, Eleanor Speck, Dora Phelps, and many others across editors, staff, and assistants as they presented a complete record of the 1924 rings and school events.
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Eleanor Speck
Dora Phelps
Mee MiCormick
Margaret Blair
Paul Mulkeirn
Evelyn Merritt
Jack Bell
Ruth Kinley
Myrtle Kysar
Dorothy May Ricke
Betty Wilcox
Elicwiation
Sara Jane Reed
Hackett Colegrove
Hazel Rebnberg
Bél
Debts default delivers severe blow to tariff plans
Washington June 6 United Press The war debt crisis imperils Roosevelt Yankee trading tariff plan as general debts totaling over 11 billion dollars become due June 15 Britain faces a June 19 default. Officials expect debt issues to surface in reciprocal tariff talks while Congress blocks debt concessions. The tariff bill may face a hard test as debt readjustments are debated and negotiations stalled.
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Indictment threatens $5 million fines in NRA code case
Philadelphia June 6 report on the first federal indictment in the area for alleged NRA code violations. Harry Sley, operator of the Sley system of garages, faces 14 counts amid claims of excessive working hours and wages. Witnesses said workers logged up to 80 hours a week and earned about $10 weekly instead of the code’s $15. Case expected to go to trial in September.
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Author Thomas Jackton Dies By Suicide In Mineral Wells
Thomas William Jackton 64 author of Slow Train Through Arkansas and other volumes of homey color shot and killed himself at Tilehowe, Mineral Wells today. Carlyle Button, Misses Bers, niece and Helen Button were among attendees at Mercyulest College graduation exercises in Erie Tuesday evening.
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Tilehowe
Carlyle Button
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Mercyulest College
Erie
Bill to End Wild Speculation With Stock Exchange Act
President Roosevelt signs sweeping stock market control bill imposing federal oversight. It creates a 19 provision framework: commission appointment, broker registration, exchange licensing, margin rules by Fed, prohibition of fictitious trades, broker and dealer function study, corporate disclosure, annual and post listing reports, penalties up to 19,000 dollars and two years prison, with stock exchanges eligible for up to 500,000 dollars. Civil damages available to injured parties.
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Coyne’s fate in hands of jury
Federal court jury retires to weigh vote conspiracy charges against State Senator James J. Coyne and six Republican followers. Judge Schoonmaker supplied the law and instructed the panel. Defendants face up to ten years and a $5000 fine if convicted. Remaining defendants include BP Maloney, Frank J. O Halloran, Patrick J. O Malley, Walter Butler, and Martin Mutjen.
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Five Killed in Philadelphia Traffic Accidents
United Press report from Philadelphia notes five people died and four were injured in traffic incidents over 24 hours. Clarence Allen, 33, and his 19 year old bride were killed in a collision at a street intersection. Albert Zorowsteh, 5, was fatally struck by a truck. Samuel Donato, 46, crushed after slipping under a moving truck. Joseph McKeown, 16, died after being thrown into the path of oncoming cars near his home. Memorial Hospital treated the injured and dying.
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Drought and Heat Persist in Corry Amid Sparse Showers
The city of Corry endures a two week drought as sporadic showers fail to relieve heat. Nearby Clymer and Columbus counties saw heavier rainfall on Tuesday afternoon, while Corry received only light sprinkles before and after 5 pm. Forecasts of thunder showers did not materialize, intensifying crop damage from the hot, sultry conditions.
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Filibuster Threat Looms Over Congress This Week
Washington June 6 Republicans demand a show down on adjournment and threaten to filibuster if President Roosevelt pushes his expanded legislative program. The finance committee revived the bonu s bill, likely to be reported unfavorably and placed on the calendar for a possible end of session vote. Democratic and Republican leaders seek quick adjournment, with administration allies ready to trade off measures to secure pace. Senate leaders Robinson and McMary avenged plan White House talks to map the outlook.
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H. C. Thompson
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Roosevelt
Finance Committee
Senate
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Joseph ‘T. Robinson
Charles Li. McMary
Deep Feeling Over Treatment Of Child In Chicken Pen Case
In San Juan Capistrano California 86 year old Mrs Josephine Abargarey was sent to the county hospital for observation after a justice court conviction on unjustifiable punishment for imprisoning her seven year old daughter Mary in a wire chicken pen for an alleged evil eye. The town, steeped in religious antiquity, is divided over the treatment of the child as county officials rescued her Saturday amid verbal clashes and at least one threatening letter to officials.
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Way Cleared to Elect Fletcher as Chairman in Chicago
The Republican national committee forged a compromise to favor Henry P. Fletcher for national chairman. Fletcher, a Rough Rider under Roosevelt, was positioned to win as Everett Sandsers position as secretary waned. The plan includes naming Philip Collins and John M. Hamilton and granting the chair authority to fill the new campaign executive committee.
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Averted unrest at Auto-Lite by emergency agreement
In Toledo Ohio the threatened renewal of a strike at the Auto-Lite Company was halted by an emergency pact between company officials and the Automotive Warf ere Federal Labor Union. The agreement calls for immediate layoff of certain workers and a temporary halt to new hiring as a seniority list is completed.
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Approve Plans For Ship Construction United Gragg
Washington June 6 United Gragg approves a ship construction program plan valued at 90 million dollars as the first official step toward expanding U.S. fleet capacity toward full treaty strength by 1939. Navy officials, led by Claude A. Swans, outline the strategy and funding for the program amid broader naval modernization.
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