Decision Of League Council Marks Ethiopia's Death Knell
The report details a May 12 congressional debate where Republicans failed to decentralize relief, backing a stand against shifting administration to states. Amendments to expand WPA funds and decentralize control were rejected, while a fertilizer measure for farmers passed. Secretary Ickes urged private industry to support revival through public works, signaling another push for WPA jobs pending further votes.
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League Council
Ethiopia
Washington
Ren. Bacon
New York
Bacon
Pecapy
Rep
Woodrum
Virginia
Ood
Taber
Heputatican
National Youth Administration
WYA
WPA
Ren
Balleau
FiggresSive
Wisconsin
Wigginsworth
Maasachusets
Farm Security Administration
Icken
PWA
Tekex
Congress
Tiny Princess Cries Through Christening at Hague
In the Hague today baby Princess Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgaard cried throughout her christening in the great Church of the Hague. She wailed as she entered with Princesa Juliana and Prince Lomnhard and remained unsettled ten minutes after, despite efforts by Juliana and Lomnhard to soothe her. The infant was carried in a golden coach, witnessed by thousands.
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Hague
Beatriss Wilhelmina Armgaard
The
Netherlands
the Hague
Indye
Princesa Juliana
Juliana
Lomnhard
Spring House Cleaning Time Ad Taker Seeks Cash Deals
An old newspaper blurb pitches spring cleaning cash sales of used furniture clothing and household items to fund hiring a helper. It urges readers to call 4151 and ask for an Ad Taker to list items for sale.
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Jess
1000 Men Join In Last Search for Child Missing
Bradford Pa May 12 volunteers answer call for 1000 able bodied men to beat through heavy woods in search of Ute Marjory West four year old daughter of an oil field worker who wandered from a picnic. Reward of 200 offered for information leading to discovery dead or alive spurred efforts assisted by Bradford American Legion Post 108 and state police. Gov Earley ordered 100 state police to aid. commissioner Foote may fly to area. In California a 2 year old, David Baumaarten, wandered from a country store and a torchlight search is under way with an Indian tracker leading the effort.
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Bradford
Pennsylvania
Ute Marjory West
P. W. Foote
Nuit
California
Fine Knot
Calif
Big Bear Valley
David Baumaarten
Sheri
Emmett Leshay
San Bernardino
David
Railroads announce 15 percent pay cut on July first
Washington dispatch reports major railroads notify employees of a 15 percent basic wage reduction set to take effect July 1. The move, cited as necessary due to adverse conditions in the railroad industry, faces union rejection and may go to the national mediation board. The joint conference committee notes costs of operation exceed current capacity, affecting nearly one million workers and an estimated $250 million yearly impact.
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Washington
National Mediation Board
Carriers’ Joint Conference Committee
Flood Not Felt In Minneapolis as Water Backed Up
Minnesota relief notes crest of northern floatwaters reaching Minneapolis. Fridley pumping station area homes flooded while St. Anthony Falls saw 35 950 cubic feet per second. Fridley stage near 15 feet. Met officials estimate river levels and flood stage predictions persist with National Guard aiding in Aitkin and relief funds totaling 25 006 allocated by state executive council.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Fridley
Menty
St. Anthony Falls
M. R. Hovde
St. Paul
Mississippi
St. Croix
Mendota
Aitkin
National Guard
State Executive Council
Airport Outing Promotes Airmail Week In Huron
Huroniaut invites the public to a Friday 6:30 p.m. airport outing at W. W. Howes Municipal Airport, a pep meeting organized by the Chamber of Commerce retail division and the aviation committee to kick off Airmail Week May 15 to 21. Tickets are on sale. transportation help offered via the Chamber office.
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Huroniaut
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Aviation Committee
W. W. Howes Municipal
Obarrvance
Harry T. Gray
Ing
Canvans
Chamber
Gpecial
Huron
F. H. Bruemmer
Cavour
Iroquois
Bancroft
Willow Lake
de Smet
Lake Preston
Madison Carthage
Austin Lyda
Minneapolis Dog Owners Defy Muzzle Order Fight Looms
May 12 Minneapolis dog owners announce plans to contest a muzzle order issued by health officials. Ernest McLaughlin warns he will pursue court action if enforcement proceeds. Dr. F E Harrington and Dr. Charles E Cotton face a public challenge as pet owners rush to obtain muzzles and comply in nine adjoining communities for six months.
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Minneapolis
Ernest McLaughlin
F. E. Harrington
Charles E. Cotton
State Livestock Sanitary Board
Brazil crushes Greenshirts revolt in palace attack
President Vargas imposed martial law after a 3 1/2 hour assault by Greenshirts on his palace and army chief residence. About 12 dead and 22 injured. 500 arrested with planned swift trials likely. Salgado sought nationwide. The attack failed when palace lacked internal garrison.
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Rio DE Janeio
Braz
Brazil
Getulio Vargas
Becaus
Tte
Plinio Salgado
Greenshirts
Vargas’ Pal
Sta
Iberto
Ling de Barros
Vargas
Henlein Reported On Way To London
Konrad Henlein leader of Czechoslovakia's German minority was reported en route to London after leaving Praha last night. He aimed to confer with authorities in Britain about his campaign for autonomy for German populated areas and a revision of Czechoslovakia's foreign policy favorable to Germany.
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Wadliniy Eaay Sey
Anaes Mou
Konrad Henlein
Czechoslovakia
London
Praha
Britain
Henlein
Germany
Redfield Auditorium Dedication Set for June Second
ABERDEEN May 12 The new American Legion auditorium at Redfield will be dedicated June 2. A L Coleman district commander announced that Legionnaires from across the state are invited to attend along with all district commanders and department officers. The auditorium features a lab room and ballroom and sits by a new official lake near the city.
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Redfield
Aberdeen
American Legion
A. L.coleman
Labrooms
Chamberlain Sees Progress In His Peace Efforts
London May 12 Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain voiced optimism for Europe's peace while pledging a remarkable increase in Britain's warplane output He spoke to Conservative party women about comforting fears of war and defended appeasement as a path to peace amid criticism in Parliament over aircraft production and a proposed ministry of supply debate in both houses continued.
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London
Neville Chamberlain
Europe
Britain
Chamberlain
Germany
Italy
Haile Salumle
Great Britain
Beely
House of Commons
Hugh Seely
Air Ministry
Ministry of Supply
High
United States
France Orders Two New War Vessels
Paris May 12 Navy Minister Cesar Carmpinchi announced France contracted immediate construction of two new war vessels a 35000 ton battleship and a 16000 ton fire craft carrier under a speeded up naval building program Keel laying will give France three 30000 ton battleships under construction rivaling Italy where a third is about to be laid down.
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Paris
Navy
Cesar Carmpinchi
France
Mediterranean
Italy
New Zealand And China Vote Against Conquest Recognition
Geneva May 12 The League of Nations council backed recognition of Italy's conquest of Ethiopia by ten nations, with New Zealand and China opposed. Haile Selassie, ill, urged the assembly to decide, but the council deferred the issue, invoking the right of each member to act. Britain and France supported continuing nonrecognition pending assembly action in September. The United States reaffirmed nonrecognition policy.
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Hailie Selassie
Geneva
Haile Selassie
Thaly
League of Nations Ecouncil
Wilhelm Munters
Britain
France
Jett League
Italy
Ethiopia
New Zealand
China
Soviet
Russia
Bolivia
Munters
Imell
Poland
Rumania
Sweden
Negus
W. S .Tordan
League
Haile. Selassie
League Council
Ato Lawrence Yaezez
United States
Henry ©. Stimson
Japan
Manchuria
Great Britain
Assembly of the League
Lord Halifax
U S Bluejackets Patrol Island Near Amoy
U S Bluejackets patrolled Kulangsu Island off the Shanghai coast as refugees and soldiers fled after Japan claimed capture of Amoy including the city. Japanese forces also reported gains on the Shantung front near Lunghai railway with Chinese retreating, while Kulangsu stayed quiet amid a refugee surge.
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Shanghai
Kulongsu
Ching
Amoay
Amoy Island
Amoy
Shantung
Lunghai
Langtzebu
Tancheng
Kulangsu Island
Petitioners Seek to Retain Music Schedule in Schools
About 25 patrons urged the city board of education to restore instrumental music in grades on the game basis. County Judge Tom E. Luby said the program helps athletics and youth, noting 900 names on the petition. Board president Blake F. Patton explained budget constraints and that one teacher remains after a resignation.
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City Board of Education
Tom E. Luby
Luby
Hulidrada
Qnedle
Uled
Patton
Blake F. Patton
C. L Kapphaha
Aaron's
Wartrarta
Perosat
Pugs
Ben Music
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Nya Cut
Allegheny National Forest
Kae
Marjorie West
Klindke
CCC
M. West
Bradsford
Legion Post
Dog Owners
Dolea
State Hall
Halle Seluiste
Healy
League of National Council
Dha
U.S. Bluejackets
Patrol Island
Long
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