GOP Charges Circus Deal To Democrats' Dr Jekyll Hyde Politics
Washington dispatch reports Republicans accusing the Roosevelt administration of exploiting relief funds to boost the New Deal. They highlight a GOP win in Illinois and claim the circus Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey faces ruin due to the new deal. Rep Bacon and Rep Eaton criticize politics in relief programs and President Roosevelt's alleged mixed signals.
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Senate Group to Study National Wage Adjustments (Continued)
The committee discussed wage increases for unskilled and professional workers, noting recent rises to 32 to 45 dollars for unskilled and 79 dollars for professionals and technicians. The reveals showed state variations, with Kentucky and Oklahoma displaying notably lower private sector wage levels. A Roosevelt association comment contrasted Williams remarks with the president's broader national address. In Missouri a 14 year old was killed while riding a bicycle, while another boy escaped injury as the driver was cleared of blame. Over 150,000 bearing apple trees were uprooted in Wenatchee to reduce varieties and thin orchards.
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Believe Japan Prepares for New South China Thrust
Shanghai dispatch reports Chinese military authorities believe Japan plans a new overland push south of the Yangtze to sever Hankow from Canton and cut the Hankow Canton railway. They note the Matowchen boom defenses may fall to Japanese air and gunboat pressure, with rising Yangtze levels threatening further breach. Chinese say 30 killed and over 100 houses destroyed in Nan chang air raid. Japanese claim recent air victories have reduced China’s first line air force to about 50 planes.
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Worst Storm in 60 Years Hits Japan
Tokyo faced Japan’s worst storm in six decades along with a heavy earthquake. The death toll reached about 100, with most fatalities in Tokyo and Yokohama. Rain totaled just over 12 inches, floodwaters inundated 156,000 Tokyo homes, and a cliff collapsed onto twelve houses near Baron Tekakimi Mitsui’s mansion, burying forty people. Rescue workers mobilized nationwide.
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Love Strike Dramatically Ends As Woman Breaks Off Wait
IRVINGTON June 29 AP Mrs Hedi Heusser the red haired woman who sat in an ivy tower for nine days and nights waiting for her prince has left the scene to visit a hot dog stand. She vowed to hold the bedroom until Rollo Blanchard a middle aged manufacturer returned to marry her. Blanchard refused to confirm engagement and has left the premises. Heusser moved to White Plains hotel then resumed light contact with the world as she noted the sun. She declared a gentleman should arrange matters and looked forward to Blanchard’s response.
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Langer Cuts Down Nye S Lead In North Dakota Primary
In Fargo, Governor William Langer narrowed U S Senator Gerald Nye s edge for the Republican nomination. With 1 994 of 2 260 precincts reporting Nye led 83 678 to 76 515. Thoresen widened his gubernatorial lead slightly over Hagan as Lemke and Durdick appeared renominated in a six candidate field.
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Judges Named For Milkmaid Contest Amid City Sales
Judges are named for the Milkmaid Contest as part of a ticket sales push with the slogan Buy a Ticket Boost Playgrounds. A daytime event around Central Missouri Trust Company will rain down coupons valid for drawings downtown or at City Park during and after a fireworks display, staged at 9 15 in the morning.
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Negro Taxi Driver Repays Part of Relief Debt
NEW YORK June 28 AP Eugene W Casey 32 Negro taxi driver paid the first installment on a $70.70 debt he says he owes the city for relief money given during illness He sent the city treasurer a $5 money order He supports a wife and a 14 year old son and says his cab brings in 25 to 30 dollars weekly and he will pay off the debt in small sums He notes he usually has a dollar or two to spare at week’s end
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Japs Tighten Bell Again to Carry on War
Tokyo reports a government ban on home production of cotton and iron goods to boost exports and fund war. Officials warn against hoarding while a corps of economic detectives is formed. To strengthen munitions output the mobilization law may draft engineers. Japan relies on cash trades for critical materials like metal and cotton amid strained credit conditions.
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Divorcee Hedi Heusser at Blanchard Mansion Window
Reporters describe Hedi Heusser, auburn-haired divorcee, leaning from an upper room window at the Rollo K Blanchard mansion in Irvington New Jersey. She seeks to compel millionaire Blanchard to honor promised marriage amid a public dispute.
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Soldier’s Ulster Kit List From World War Records
A brief note lists a U S Army soldier’s gear including one tin cup a smoker fork spoon and meat can a minimal kit reflecting field provisioning and standard issue items from wartime inventories.
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