President Roosevelt Returns From Western Tour in Washington
President Roosevelt returns to Washington from a six state western tour weary but hopeful to reach New London for the Valée-Harvard boat race. He must navigate Congress over the tax bill and finalize his Philadelphia June 27 acceptance speech. He spoke at Vincennes dedicating a Clark memorial and urged support for his program.
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Economic and political notes and farm mortgage profits
The article discusses proposals on constitutional currency gold standard and civil service merit systems, the Soviet Union's new democracy draft under Stalin, and the Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation reporting profits of 15.28 million and detailed mortgage holdings and bonds as of March 31.
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Norris Backs Roosevelt Again in Urging Unity
Senator Norris of Nebraska Independent Republican endorses Franklin D. Roosevelt for a second term. He urges voters to abandon partisanship and support the Democratic ticket, criticizing the Cleveland convention’s nominee as unknown and potentially controlled by undisclosed bosses.
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Landon and Knox Named by Republicans at Cleveland
At the Republican national convention in Cleveland Governor Alfred M. Landon was nominated for president on the first ballot with 984 of 1,003 votes. Col Frank Knox was nominated unanimously for vice president. The platform favours Americanism with farm relief and anti‑league of nations positions. EN, JOHN J. PERSHING cautions on world peace amid global tension.
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Death of G. K. Chesterton Prominent English Author
Noted English writer G K Chesterton, age sixty two, champion of Catholicism since 1922, died. Renowned for paradoxical wit, combative style, and controversial addresses, he authored about 50 books and many articles including founding a weekly magazine in 1926.
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John Hays Hammond Dies at Ninety-Eight
John Hays Hammond, 81, famed mining engineer, economist and writer, died at his Gloucester home. Born 1855 in San Francisco, he advised Theodore Roosevelt and others, and served as special ambassador at King George V’s coronation. He faced a notable clash with Paul Kruger in South Africa and built mining interests worldwide.
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Star dust and Hollywood glimpses in a chatty column
A breezy roundup notes Karen Morley sending clothes to fans after gaining weight and John Boles visiting Randolph-Macon College in Lynchburg. It mentions Anne Nichols casting Pat Lederer, Eleanor Powell dating John Payne, Grace Moore’s singing on set, Mary Boland’s sleep advice, and highlights The Princess Comes Across with Lombard and MacMurray. Also quotes on stars’ fashions, hair requests, and industry tidbits including Valentino’s horse Jadaan and Maureen O’Sullivan’s Ireland trip plans.
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Pius XI Elevates Cardinals and Names Five North American Bishops
In a secret consistory Pope Pius XI raised two old allies to cardinals and announced appointments for five bishops across North America. Present at the ceremony were 27 cardinals including Cardinal Dougherty of Philadelphia. Named bishops include George L. Leech Harrisburg Hugh L. Lamb auxiliary to Dougherty William Adrian Nashville Francis Carroll Calgary and Patrick Bray St John.
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France Faces New Strikes After Settlement of General Pay
The Blum led Popular Front government battles fresh walkouts as 1,000,000 workers pause work after the general strike. Despite concessions, returns to production lag, with ongoing disruptions across industries and fears of long term damage to private firms.
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Mussolini reshuffles cabinet names three new ministers
In Italy Premier Mussolini redeploys three cabinet posts. He named Galeazzo Ciano foreign minister, Ferruccio Lantini to colonies, and Alessandro Lessona to corporations. Clano’s former ministry passes to Diano Alfieri, with Bastianini elevated to undersecretary for foreign affairs.
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Electric eel discharge properties revealed by New York aquarium study
Researchers at the New York aquarium report the eel emits a directional current from any body part with equal intensity, reaching at least 80 volts. The voltage varies, influenced by mood, and the eel can trigger ordinary electrical circuits of suitable value.
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