Ford Farming Unit Is Shown For First Time
Henry Ford unveils a mechanized farming unit developed with Harry Ferguson. The four wheeled tractor, shown at River Rouge and Dearborn, promises to reduce farmer toil and shift labor toward production. Ford says it could ease land pressure worldwide and promote a return to farming among youths.
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Henry Ford
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Pastor Refuses to Officiate Skate Wedding in Hollywood
The Rev. R. Jardine who tied Wallis Warfield Simpson and the Duke of Windsor as a minister cancelled plans to officiate at a roller skate wedding tonight at a Hollywood rink. He confirmed the rink’s announcement that all in the wedding party would wear three skates but refused to participate citing misrepresentation and undignified nature of the ceremony.
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Hollywood
History in Philadelphia Parade Goes Slew of Scenes
In Philadelphia on June 239 AP reports a street parade mixing early American history with the port celebration. Benjamin Franklin and George Washington ride together in a boat while a Delaware formation of Independence is signed amid the crowd. Officials scramble to fix floats as the pageant unfolds.
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Benjamin Franklin
Delaware River
George Washington
Dersey
Gave Cops Wrong Answer to Query
SPRINGFIELD Me June 2y UP Jack Sartin 44 was arrested after neighbors telephoned police during a quarrel with his wife. When asked his occupation he replied I dont have to work. my wife has a job. Police Judge M A Dodd sentenced him to a year in jail for vagrancy.
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Springfield
Jack Sartin
Britain vows commitments to small nations in new policy hints
Lord Halifax stated Britain would honor existing pledges to Poland, Romania, Greece and Turkey and may assume more obligations. He cited the need to defend international law and warned that losing others’ security would threaten Britain’s own. Moscow negotiations on a Russo-British-French pact were discussed amid broader guarantees to additional states.
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Royal Iediate of International Affairs
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Turkey
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Russia
Greatest Brought Will Come 27 Years Hence
The article discusses ancient rainfall cycles linking prosperity eras such as the Cretan palace age and the Golden Age of Greece to 2286 B C and later periods. It also quotes Dr J D Bernal on the protein molecule, its composition, and the challenge of understanding how atoms assemble into a functional molecule.
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Rome
England
Ghengis Kahn
J. D. Bernal
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Arms Embargo Faces Tentative House Backing
The House tentatively supports a revision of neutrality policy by keeping the arms embargo on belligerents but adding limits on American dealings with combatants. An attempted repeal by Rep. Allen failed, while the chamber approved an amendment by Rep. Barton to empower both Congress and the president to declare a wartime state, triggering stricter controls.
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One Killed Two Injured in Automobile Train Crash
An automobile struck by a fast merchandise special train four miles east of Weiser Idaho killed Tom Wilson 24 formerly of Eldorado Springs Maine and injured Ben Wilson 49 with rib fractures and a punctured lung and John Renfro 24 with a broken back. The car was tossed 80 feet and survivors include Wilson's mother of Eldorado Springs.
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Weiser
Idaho
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Eldorado Springs
Oregon
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John Renfro
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False Teeth Powder Promises Firm Fit and Comfort
An advertisement touts FASTEERTH as a powder that keeps dental plates in place with no odor and a pleasant taste while avoiding slipping during speech or laughter. It claims secure, comfortable wear without wobbling or dropping under everyday activity.
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Fasteerth
Fugitive Murderer Shot To Death by Posse
A fugitive known as August Buck Olson evaded capture near Moose Lake, fled into cutover timber, and was killed by posse fire near Hayward after a car theft and prior burglaries. His past included prison terms in Wisconsin for burglary and an escape from a deputy. Two men, Johnson and Scott, died two days after the chase as authorities pursued the suspect. There is also a note of a 1 percent decline in motor vehicle registrations from 1937 to 1938.
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Olson
August Buck
Wisconsin
Wanesha
Hayward
Moose Lake
Johnson
Scott
Indictment Finds McElroy Sick Old Man
The piece recalls McElroy stepping down ending country bookkeeping, a system critics say hid deficits. It notes city payrolls, an emergency fund of 6 million, and transfers to expedite projects. Associates promise a full explanation from his sick bed, citing his past courage in hard fights.
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Kansas City
Iowa
Rathford Engineering Company
City Ledger
MccElroy
Career in Politics Ends With Illness and Silence
A former county judge who rose to city manager and ruled with an iron hand grew weak and silent as illness overtook him. He skipped medical care despite years of sickness. The piece notes broad, chaotic figures about drivers and outages to illustrate national disorder.
Dempsey Undergoes Emergency Operation
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Jack Dempsey was rushed to Polyclinic Hospital in New York for an emergency appendicitis operation after falling ill yesterday. Doctors reported the condition became urgent late in the afternoon and he was immediately admitted for treatment.
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Jack Dempsey
Polyclinic
Dempsey
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