Funds Voted for Airmail Experimental Service
The House endorsed $100,000 for post office department experimental airmail feeder service in parts of West Virginia Ohio Pennsylvania Maryland and Kentucky. The plan funds pickup and delivery and autogiro routes to cut costs. Morgantown W Va is named as a key hub with routes to Washington Baltimore Cumberland Martinsburg and other cities.
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House
Post Office Department
West Virginia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Kentucky
Randolph
W. Va
Dr. L. 8. Adams
Irwin
Morgantown
Tri-State Aviation Corporatio
Baltimore
Charleston
Uniontown
Princeton
Martinsburg
Connellsville
Greensburg
Senate
Cumberland
Berkeley Springs
Romney
Moorefield
Petersburg
Terra Alta
Arthurdale
Kingwood
Con Nellsville
Pittsburgh
New G A R Officers Installed at Encampment
PARKERSBURG June 9 Officers were installed by three G A R auxiliaries at the final sessions of West Virginia G A R annual meetings. Mrs Hose Parker of Fairmont was named president of the Grand Army of the Republic. Mrs Bess Conrad of Wheeling became head of the Daughters of Union Veterans and Mrs Mattie Hunter of Parkersburg presides over the Women's Relief Corps. Four veterans over 90 attended. A T McMurray of Washington W Va named department commander succeeding William Satow of Parkersburg.
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Parkersburg
Tiree
West Virginia
A. ‘T. McMurray
Washington, W. ‘Va
William Satow
Strand Theatre To Show Test Pilot Next Saturday
Aviation experts hail Test Pilot as the most authentic aviation film yet starring Clark Gable Myrna Loy and Spencer Tracy at the Strand Theatre next Saturday. The MGM picture filmed with multiple camera setups follows a pilot torn between love and flying as real air racing and plane testing provide dramatic backdrops.
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Clark Gable
Myrna Loy
Spencer Tracy
Strand Theatre
Frank ‘Wead
Gable
Miss Loy
Victor Fleming
Louis D. Lighton
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Paul Mantz
Amelia Earhart
Ray Moore
Cleveland
Cocoanut Grove Centerpiece in New Dixie Theatre Film
Hollywood's Cocoanut Grove, famed nightspot at the Hotel Ambassador, serves as the springboard for Fred MacMurray's career in Cocoanut Grove, the new Dixie Theatre film. MacMurray stars with Harriett Hilliard and a large cast including Ben Blue, Rafe Davis, Harry Owens and his Royal Hawaiian Orchestra, Dorothy Howe, and Billy Lee. The Grove has launched many stars from Carole Lombard to Bing Crosby. the current project continues that legacy as MacMurray and Hilliard lead the cast.
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Cocoanut Grove
Ambassador
Los Angeles
Fred Mac Murray
Dixie
MacMurray
Harriett Hilliard
Ben Blue
Rafe Davis
Harry Owens
Royal Hawaiian Orchestrat
Dorothy Howe
Billy Lee
Carole Lombard
Bing Crosby
Paul Whiteman
Rhythm Boys
Sally Rand
the Grove
Miss Hillie
Portland Rose Festival Strikes Tie Up City Hotels
About 1,250 hotel workers walked out across eight large Portland properties at the rose festival opening. Elevator operators switchboard workers bellhops dining staff clerks maids and porters joined to press union recognition. Hotels stayed open with managers handling front desks baggage and rooms as guests grew irate over the walkout.
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Portland
Ore
Retired Farmer William Whipp Dies Near Headsville
William T. Whipp, 81, a retired farmer, died at his home near Headsville. The obituary notes his long service on local farms and his residence tied to Keysor County. His passing marks the end of a life rooted in rural work and community.
Backache and leg pains signs of kidney trouble
The article warns backache and leg pains may signal kidney issues and suggests Doan's Pills as relief. It explains kidneys remove acids and waste from blood, and notes many people suffer daily from toxins. the remedy advertised promises to remove waste and ease discomfort.
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Barkace
Tee Pale
Nature
Southern senators threaten filibuster over wage hour plan
Senator Ellender and other southern lawmakers summon a caucus to block a wage hour compromise. They object to a seven year path to 40 cents hourly minimum and argue overtime and hour limits. The conference panel works through protections for long contracts and guaranteed wages while aiming to curb extended hours. The Senate and House push bills on rivers harbors flood control and naval expansion amid final adjournment pressures.
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Washington
Ellender
Todey Fai
Eee Ebiender
American Federation of Labor
Senate-House
A. F. of
Conference Committee
Pepper
Fla
Senate
House
Florida Kidnapping Manhunt Ends With Body Found
The Miami area ends a vast search for James Bailey Cash Jr after a late night abduction on May 28. Two thousand volunteers comb 120 square miles with boats, planes, and canyons as authorities pursue suspects. President Roosevelt asks for a $50,000 boost to fund G-men efforts in catching the kidnapers.
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Hoover
Miami
McCall
Skeegie
Florida
Cash
Washington
James’ Bailey Cash, Jr
House
Roosevelt
Senator Glass
Mystery ships and seven auxiliaries tied to a ransom case
Authorities pursued a kidnapping case linked to mystery ships and seven auxiliary vessels. Rewards totaling 5000 dollars were offered for the kidnapers. Discovery of the Cash boy’s body followed the headless torso of Peter Levine found near New Rochelle. The 12 year old Levine vanished February 24 after leaving school. Ransom notes began at 60,000 dollars with a public offer of 30,000 for his return. Sheriff Coleman noted the third note was delivered after McCall brought it to the Cash home. G men intensified the investigation as crowds gathered near the Cash residence.
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McCall
Peter Levine
Long Island Sound
New Rochelle
N. Y
Murray Levine
New York
Coleman
Cash
Abductor Suspect Begs Federal Probe Not Needed
The case centers on a Princeton kidnapping with McCall as prime suspect. Investigators believe the crime occurred within two miles of the Cash home. No federal law violated and local courts to try the suspect. Several locals questioned. ransom money serials broadcast. FBI offered double payment for first 100 bills.
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McCall
U. S
Worley
Hoover
Coleman
Princeton
Frank Hancock
Jasper
Fla
FBI
Westioning
M. F. Braxton
Princeton Carpenter
James
Ray Rayburn
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Senate review of emergency funds for federal programs
Festenday proposes a 150000 emergency fund for the PBI and 108000 to finance recall of agents furloughed due to monetary shortage, with the Senate yet to act. Hoover blames high costs of investigating prior kidnappings for the bureau’s financial difficulties.
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Festenday
Senate
Bureau
Hoover
Union Walkout Hits Rayon Plant After Dispute
YESCOSEPURDES ne LeveD POSSODE ' view. The board considers unemployment claims tied to a labor dispute as workers at the Viscose rayon plant may gain status. About 150 to 200 workers walked out Sunday after a union rep was dissatisfied with the foreman's response. The company denies disciplinary action and warns stoppages risk more losses. a union statement is expected today.
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