Duke and Duchess of Windsor Plan Return to London
London Evening Standard reports the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson plan to return to England in October to take up residence. The couple may also visit the United States next year. Lord Beaverbrook and the Standard have long supported their return, and Edward VIII last visited England after abdication in 1936.
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London
Lord Beaverbook
Evening Standard
Duke of Windsor
England
Standard
Edward VIII
United States
Edward Lord Beaverbook
Daily Express
Wallis Simpson
Lord Beaverbrook
Two Bicyclists Die In Collision Near Washington Pa
Washington Pa June 27 193? two youths from Weirton Heights West Virginia were killed when their bicycle crashed into a car. William McClelland aged 12 and Robert Speese 16 were riding together the bicycle struck the automobile and McClelland rolled the handlebars. State Motor Policeman M T Sheridan of Imperial investigated the crash.
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Washington, Pa
Willian’ McClelland
Roert ‘Speese
Weirton Heights
W. Va
McClelland
M. T. Sherid
Imperial
Foes of Dam Are Fighting
Bluefield reports another legal move in the dam dispute as opponents press further actions seeking to challenge or block the project. Movements include court filings and planned hearings with local officials watching closely.
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Bluefield
July Fourth Program Announced at Graf ton Park
The United Republican club of Taylor county announces Independence Day plans at Graf ton park at the Tygar dam foot. From 10 a.m. to noon youths compete in sporting events with prizes. a greased pig and greasy pole contest are featured. At noon an ox roast will be served as music from Corbin's band plays under the trees along the Ty gart Valley river.
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United Republcan Club
Taylor County
Grafton Park
Tygar Dam
C. E. Wyckoff
Corbin
Bana
Tygart Valley
Tygart Dam
Supporters Alarmed by Surprise Vote to Check Monetary Powers
President supporters faced Republican and anti administration Democrats as they push monetary, relief and neutrality goals. Senate votes curtail emergency powers while a Senate appropriations panel strips opposition from the relief bill. House aims to drop Bloom neutrality provisions but keeps arms embargo repeal. WPA funds danger adds urgency as the currency fund lingers.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Appropriations
House
Treasury
Youngster Mistaken For Groundhog Fatally Shot
NEW MARTINSVILLE June 27. Robert Chance nine was killed by a bullet prosecutors say fired by his brother in law Harley Morris twenty one while hunting groundhogs. Morris said he fired at movement he thought was a ground hog.
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Louisiana
Richard Leche
Baton Rouge
Earl Long
Huey Long
Robert Maestri
New Orleans
Leche
WPA
New Martinsville
Robert Chance
G. W. Coffield
Harley Morris
Coffield
Morris
Japan warns blockade and mines new Chinese ports
The Japanese Navy announced offensives against Wenchow and Foochow, warned foreign ships to leave, and said the ports would be closed to foreign shipping. A Thursday noon withdrawal deadline was set. Japan would not guarantee safety for remaining third power vessels. Britain warned Japan would be responsible for interference with British shipping.
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Shanghai
United States
Japan
Wenchow
Foochow
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