Flood war and disease rage as front lines blur
Chinese and Japanese armies abandoned advances as Yellow River floodwaters swelled, while cholera surged in India and refugees crowded Spain s eastern coast. Casualties mounted, Valencia endured bombardments, and disruptions spread through Canton and Changchow amid ongoing war and humanitarian crises.
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Miners Rescue Father And Son From Mine
Ashland Pennsylvania June 13 a father and his son were rescued after being trapped in a makeshift mine since Monday. The father spoke gratefully saying thank God they are out. The boy Seth walked with help and both appeared in good condition after being brought to hospital wrapped in blankets. A pipe lowered them through the choking slope last night bringing relief to the exhausted pair.
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Reverend Noe Returns to Memphis Amid Welcoming Crowd
The Rev. Israel Harding Nog, former dean of St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, arrived back in Memphis on June 15 to a crowd of followers. He spoke of recovery after a 22 day hospital stay and planned to meet Bishop James M. Maxon after being removed from his post last winter for his abstinence program described as a wagary.
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Tennessee
Could Have Bought Ten Tents Ad Cancelled After Two Appearances
An advertising notice states a three day run at cost of 6g was cancelled after the second showing. Mr Ellis says he could have bought at least ten tents. Vacancy seekers are urged to reach vacationers via the Want Ads. Used tents wanted with floor call 2563 966 Idaho Ave.
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Idaho
Steady Crop Growth Reported In S D During Past Week
Federal Meteorologist B R Laskowski reports favorable crop growth in South Dakota over the past week. Corn varies from planted to 10 inches high. grasshoppers cause limited damage. beans potatoes and tomatoes were hit by a late freeze near Castlewood. weekly temperatures ranged 70 to 93 degrees with light rainfall and scattered hail in Day County.
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Aberdeen
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Medical Association backs cautious stance on indigent care film
San Francisco June 15 The American Medical Association showed little concern for a government official’s warning that the public would supply medical care for the indigent if doctors do not act. Dr Warren F Draper told the delegates that suffering from a survey of 2 800 000 people may reflect general want rather than lack of service. The house kept its policy on contraceptives unchanged and did not endorse birth control. It endorsed the film The Birth of a Baby for adults only with county medical society approval.
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American Medical Association
Warren F. Draper
Associaton
House of Delegates
Drapes
Once Proud Actress Now Behind Bars
A former actress from a film family, once celebrated on Hollywood Boulevard, ends up in the county pound. The aging star, descendant of Rin-Tin-Tin, is described as homeless with no roles for aging dogs.
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Attreas
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Black Rust Stirs Wheat Market With Jekyll Hyde Tag
Chicago grain traders apply the tag Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde to black rust as the disease jolts prices. Wheat futures have risen about 14 cents per bushel since two weeks ago, with some estimates pegging the winter crop value higher by around 100 million dollars amid ongoing belt-wide concerns.
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Sears
Reports Of Rust Delay AAA Plans In Wheat Belt
Rust damage and crop deterioration prompt federal officials to pause drastic reductions in the 1939 wheat planting program. July estimates may lower the forecast from 1,020,000,000 bushels and could raise nationwide acreage above 59,000,000 if the crop is weak. Loans depend on July results, with parity price rules guiding mandatory actions. state allotments for Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota shown in comparison to 1938 figures.
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Congress Approves Life Posts for Postmasters
Washington June 415. Congress passed a Civil Service reform bill making first to third class postmasters career lifelong officials. Incumbents may keep posts by noncompetitive exams as terms end. vacancies filled by presidential appointment from top Civil Service scorers. Senate must confirm.
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France Boosts Air Force by Nearly 7000 Guards
Paris reports a cabinet decree increasing the French air force by about 7000 men. The move follows an earlier authorization rise from 40,000 to 52,500, and the new decree adds further manpower as war tensions mount.
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Paris
Bloodhounds Probe Swamp For Missing Boy In Minnesota
A mass search near Pine River for four year old Richard Ware intensified as 400 volunteers and National Guard officers scoured a seven square mile swamp. Bloodhounds, aerial photos, and field kitchens aided the operation as footprints proved elusive and officials stayed hopeful the child survived 96 hours in the mosquitos and mud.
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Arvid Lundin
B. A. Walsh
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Raymond Huelskamp
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Richard Ware
Arnold Outlines Government Stand On Mass Production
DETROIT June 13 Arnold W Arnould first assistant attorney general told the Advertising Federation of America that no government group desires to break up efficient mass production while denying the aim to justify combinations beyond it. He outlined DOJ steps in anti trust: general prosecution for past conduct and civil prosecution for future organization. He cautioned that violations by industrial leaders are not moral failure but still dangerous.
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Rhurman W. Arnoold
United States
Advertising Federation of America Today
Department of Justice
Supreme Court
Arnold BR
London Earth Tremors Shake Central City Again
London reports slight earth tremors rattling furniture in central areas for the second time in five days. Shocks were recorded at 2 39 and 2 40 p m with no damage reported. Previous shocks occurred Saturday.
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London
Wage-Hour Bill Sent To White House By Congress
Congress moved fast as Senate approved flood control and relief measures with large margins. The wage-hour bill cleared the House with a 290 10 89 vote, sending critical labor reform toward final signing as debates over farm payments and state rights continued.
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Burke
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Congress
McCall Convicted On Kidnap Charge In Florida Case
Franklin Pierce McCall, 3, was convicted of kidnapping James Bailey Cash by Circuit Judge H R Atkinson in Miami. Sentencing set for tomorrow morning. prosecutors seek the maximum possible penalty. McCall told the court he acted alone and that money temptations were to blame.
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Fla
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James Bailey Cash
H.R. Atkinson
All But Finland Default On War Debts Payments
War debts to the United States rose by over 100 million dollars as the June installments arrived unpaid. Of 13 debtors only Finland paid in full. Britain and others voiced willingness to negotiate settlements when favorable chances arose. Unpaid interest totaled about 104 million, nearing a 23 billion overall debt. Hungary made a partial payment of 1,828 dollars on its 37 million installment. Hungarian chargé d’affaires Anthony de Balasy urged acceptance of Hungary’s settlement proposal.
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