Europe Seeks Security Pact Amid German Reinforcement
Pierre Laval and Sir John Simon discuss a Franco British plan offering Germany a repeal of Versailles military clauses in exchange for league entry. The accord aims to mutual aerial defense and broader European involvement, with doubts on German Polish acceptance and a looming Locarno style framework. In England protests rise over unemployment relief cuts sparking clashes in Sheffield and Glasgow.
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Ontinental
Germany
Pierre Laval
John Simon
League of Nations
Hitler
Europe
France
Great Britain
Poland
Locarno
Reich
England
Oliver Stanley
Unemployment Assistance Board
Sheffield
Glasgow
Borah Seeks U S Inquiry Into Mexican Religions
Idaho senator Borah calls Congress to investigate alleged religious persecutions in Mexico and urge an end to them, arguing U S citizens may be among victims. Mexico denies persecution and asserts freedom of worship for all obeying the law. Representative Fish echoes Borah by urging diplomatic steps against a growing Mexican communism linked to religious abuses.
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Enator Bora
Idaho
United States
Congress
Mexico
Washington
Representative Fish
New York
Borah
Gate lowers at Boulder Dam creating vast new lake
A huge steel gate finishes installation at Boulder Dam allowing the Colorado River to form a new lake expected to be the largest built by man. In 2 to 3 years the reservoir will reach 115 miles upstream and hold about 3,000,000 acre feet of water. Only one diversion tunnel remains open on the Nevada side to feed the Imperial Valley irrigation needs in California.
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Boulder Dam
Colorado
Nevada
Imperialt Valley
California
US cuts diplomatic ties with Moscow after Soviet talks
Secretary Hull announced curtailment of diplomatic presence in Moscow after discussions with Soviet representatives. The acting naval attache will be withdrawn, the consulate generalship abolished, and embassy staff reduced. Bullitt remains ambassador, but no new embassy building is planned amid strained relations and halted recognition changes.
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Cordell Hull
Hull
Moscow
United States
United
Roosevelt Extends Auto Code Amid Labor Clash
President Roosevelt renews the automobile code with two changes aimed at stabilizing employment. AFL leaders denounce the move and pledge not to yield to it, criticizing Emergency Council Director Richberg and Auto Labor Board chair Wolman as hostile to labor.
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Roosevelt
American Federation of Labor
William Green
Donald Richberg
Leo Wolman
Automobile Labor Board
Wolman
Detroit
Federation
Federation Executive Council
Clay Williams
Administration Board
Williams
Labor Council
NRA
Senate upholds contempt ruling against MacCracken
William MacCracken former assistant secretary of commerce for aeronautics will spend ten days in jail after the Supreme court ruled the senate had power to punish for contempt. The case stems from his refusal to produce data asked by the senate investigating committee. The District of Columbia Supreme Court held the senate acted within its power while the Court of Appeals sided with MacCracken.
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FTEA
Thomas H. Moodle
North Dakota Supreme Court
Moodie
Minnesota
Walter H. Welford
State Supreme Court
William Langer
Illiam Maccracken
Aeronautics
Supreme Court
Senate
MacCracken
All m
District of Columbia Supreme Court
District Court of Appeals
AFL backs ILO entry with Green named to American seat
In Geneva Switzerland the organized labor movement announced that William Green of the American Federation of Labor will serve as the American member of the International Labour Organization. Leon Jouhaux praised the cooperative spirit shown by American labor in welcoming the ILO participation.
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Rganized
America
International Labor Organization
Geneva
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Leon Jouhaux
New Deal Shakeups Prompt Silent Purge At AAA
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration removes a group of Rexford Tugwell proteges amid claims of disharmony. Wallace says the move aims to restore smooth farm policy, while President Roosevelt says he was uninformed at first. The session hints at broader pressures within New Deal agencies and Tugwell’s role. The text also notes the first federal grand jury probe into the Willacy Texaswater project and possible related War Department contracts.
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Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Wallace
Jerome N. Frank
Lee Pressman
Frank Shea
Gardner Jackson
Fred ©. Howe
Victor Rotham
Alger Hiss
Rexford
G. Tugwell
Roosevelt
Tugwell
Florida
Frank
George N. Peek
AAA
Davis
Sioothly
Washington
Teapot Dome
California
Texas
PWA
Harold L. Ickes
Wiley County
Ickes
Willacy
Willacy County
War Department
Postmaster Fight Over Civil Service Versus Political Appointments
Senator Norris seeks to strip the Post Office of partisan plum appointments by ten year terms and merit rules. Farley would resign or cede to civil service reform backed by President and O Mahoney. Civil service bill limits postmasters to experienced supervisors and insiders for million dollar offices. Paris braces for fresh bloodshed as police crackdown restrains demonstrators marking Stavinsky scandal anniversary.
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James Farley
Post Office Department
Democratic National Committee
Norris
Nebraska
Senate
Farley
Congress
Postal Service
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Paris
Stavinsky
Place de la Concorde
Neds
Flandin
Notree Dame’ Cathedral
Irish Whisky Labels Stir Washington Trade Row
The article reports Irish distillers contesting Director Choate’s ban on labeling whisky as straight, arguing bias from the British embassy and the Scotch Whisky Trust. It notes Choate’s tension over age and blending, Roosevelt’s possible mediation, and the broader slow progress on reciprocal trade deals between Hull and Peak amid U.S. economic concerns.
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Washington
Choate
Federal Alcohol-Control~ Administration
Scotch “Whisky Trust
Scotch
Trish
Harvey Wiley
Presitdyt Taft
Wiley
America
England
Scotland
Royal Commission
Glove Fit Tip Prevents Water Seepage With Rubber Band
A tip advises that loose glove tops let water in. If this occurs, place an ordinary rubber band over the wrist of the glove to secure it, keeping water out and reducing discomfort. The note appears in The Public Ledger.
Detour Tale Amid Longest Distance Between Driven Points
A brief note describes a detour encountered on a route between two distant points. It highlights travel disruption and the potential impact on timing and navigation. The article emphasizes practical adjustments for drivers facing the alternative path.
Liquid laxatives offer adjustable relief for regularity
The text advises stopping fixed-dose laxatives and using a measurable liquid laxative to regulate dose. Start with smaller amounts until bowels move without help. Doctors use liquid laxatives and Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is recommended as a dependable option.
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Dr. Caldwell
New Oil Study Aims at Engine Health in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania scientist develops a blood count style test for engine oil. The method treats oil like blood to diagnose engine health and potential problems in automotive testing.
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Pennsylvania
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