Lawmakers debate overseas travel funds and controls
Washington report notes rumors about Congress members receiving overseas travel funds as they pursue junkets. Rep. J. R. Grass and Rep. Walter H. Judd weigh counter part money and foreign aid implications amid concerns over spending and accountability.
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Almanac Today June 19 1939 historic events and thoughts
Almanac notes this date as the 170th day of 1939 with 195 remaining. It lists historical items including the 1756 Black Hole of Oslentia, 1846 Hoboken baseball game, 1953 Rosenbergs, and 1984 creation of the FCC. Thought highlights Thomas Huxley on logical consequences as beacons of wisdom.
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Songwriter Signed for Timberland War Epic Theme
Hollywood writer Sy Miller inks contract to pen Cry Timber, an epic war production theme for Guns of the Timberlands. Alan Ladd and Jeanne Crain star alongside roles for Roland and Frank Ava in Warner Bros. effort.
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Portland Namesake to Honor Portland in Maine
Portland Maine will be honored by its namesake city Portland Oregon during the Oregon Centennial Celebration this summer. The Portland Oregon chamber of commerce decided to hold a tribute to the Maine city that shared its name since 1845.
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Girl Attacked In Beach Office
An 18 year old receptionist for Mayor Ted Hasler was found bound and gagged in Foster’s optometry office in Santa Cruz. Police reported robbery as the motive after about $100 disappeared. The victim, Glenda Mahan, was taken home in shock with temporary amnesia and no sexual assault found, per a physician. Passersby heard screams from the back of the building and entered through a rear door to discover her.
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Durban Native Women Threaten Riot in African City Firefight
In Durban South Africa a riot erupted as thousands of Zulu men and women clashed with police near the Victoria Street beer hall. Police used fire hoses as troops and armored vehicles prepared to intervene. Casualties included three natives killed and over 100 injured. protests followed a crackdown on illegal brewers and government policy.
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Canine Honors Won By Fritz at Local Training Club
A dachshund named Beluni Sts of San Aarate owned by Kristine Steffen won first place at the San Lorenzo Deg Training Club Graduation. Judge Care win White of Hayward presided. A new beginner class starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hayward High School Girls’ gym, led by Mrs Peggy Tokes. Dogs must be six months old and have distemper shots to enroll.
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Barrymore Widow Bilfield Barrymore dies at Beverly Hills
The theatre world mourns Bilfield Barrymore who died at Beverly Hills after a long bedridden illness. Colleagues including Billie Burke and Frank Sinatra express sorrow as tributes pour in. The longtime stage figure was celebrated for a lifetime of contributions to American theater and film.
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