Kemper Heads U S Chamber of Commerce Leader
James Scott Kemper of Chicago, 53, who runs six insurance companies and is active in Republican politics, today became president of the United States Chamber of Commerce after the 28th annual meeting. The session emphasized foreign policy and national defense.
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Washington
James Scott Kemper
Chicago
United States Chamber of Commerce
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Kemper
Lewis W. Douglas
Douglas
Roosevelte
America
England
France
Methodists urged to push national Prohibition drive
Atlantic City May 3 The Methodist general conference was asked to launch a drive to arouse public demand for national Prohibition. A committee report urged education to win a voting majority for Prohibition. Ralph Cushman, a Methodist bishop and Anti-Saloon League leader, announced a 1.5 million dollar campaign. George W. Crabbe was elected executive secretary to lead nationwide efforts.
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N.J
General Conference of the
Methodist Church
Anti-Saloon League of America
Ernest F. Tittle
Evanston
Ill
Ralph S Cushman
St. Paul
Minn
Anti-Saloon League
Cushman
League
George W. Crabbe
Baltimore
Maryland Anti-Saloon League
Italian moves prompt British shipping precautions in Mediterranean
The British government announced on Tuesday that statements by Italian leaders and fascist attitudes justify precautions for British shipping through the Mediterranean. While Allied ships reinforce the area, some Fascists call the act a mere demonstration after the Ethiopian conflict.
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Ws Majesty
Mediterranean
Emerald Oil and Olive Oil Remedy for Piles Relief
A historical druggist advertisement promotes Moone s Emerald Oil mixed with olive oil to ease painful piles. It instructs cleansing with warm water and soap, drying, applying the oil blend to the affected area, and inserting lightly with absorbent cotton. Repeats as needed with an honesty guarantee of satisfaction or money back.
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Moone
Germans Question Churchill Plans in Global Moves
German intelligence analysts speculate that Churchill may be fabricating a massive bluff to mask actions elsewhere. They ponder Weygand as a possible trump card while other theaters open. Officials say Berlin will retaliate wherever Britain strikes, and Chamberlain’s speech shocks government circles as a major embarrassment.
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Slavia
Churchill
Winston Churchill
Britain
Admiralty
Italy
Weygand
Maxime Weygand
Near East
Norway
Chamberslain
Gover nor and Rooney assault trial in libel case
Witnesses described a violent attack as two men struck the governor from behind with a heavy cane. The governor toppled a chair during the grappling and was pummeled in the face. Earlier Johnson won a libel suit after the 1931 gubernatorial campaign against Sullens' newspaper.
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Srvswu
Icom Prec
Sullens
Johnson
Blackout over Chamberlain warning as Norway defeat alarms press
The Daily Herald mocked Chamberlain and Churchill as they prepare a full report next week. Editors warned of a major defeat in Norway and demanded responsibility. The public remained confident in Britain’s strength to prevail despite the setback.
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Chamberlain
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
The
Daily Herald
Labor Party
Britain
Norway
Chamberee
Herald
Lord Stanhope
England
Spread of War in the Mediterranean
The British government shifts shipping from the Mediterranean after talks by American Ambassador Phillips with Mussolini and Ciano. Officials weigh whether Italy will join the war, with mid summer possibly seeing neutrality or belligerence. If Italy or Germany move to war, the Mediterranean could be closed to American shipping, leaving Japan with open ports.
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Europe
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South Africa
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Bulgaria
Egypt
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Palestine
Greece
Rumania
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Morocco
Yugoslavia
Iraq
Algeria
Soviet
Russia
Willam Phillips
Mussolini
Count Ciano
Middle Sea
Norway
Germany
America
Western Hemisphere
Japan
Wage-Hour Act debate on sweeping exemptions and amendments
Floor scenes turned chaotic as amendments were debated to alter wage and hour protections. Proposals would remove the 30 cent minimum and 42 hour week for fruit and vegetable processing, and carve out commercial and industrial workers earning high pay from the act. A measure also favored exempting small newspapers with circulation under 5,000.
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Gwynne
R.towa
Italians concentrate forces around Dodecanese islands
Reports from Athens note large Italian troop ship and aircraft concentrations in the Dodecanese in the eastern Mediterranean. Rhodes shows especially heavy buildup as British and French fleets concentrate farther west near Alexandria.
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Greece
Dodecanese Islands
Mediterranean
Aegean
Turkey
Alexandria
Rhodes
Neely Linked to Pension Boost for Needy Oldsters
Martinsburg May 3 Advocating the nomination of Senator M M Neely for governor State Senator J Buhl Shahan and Delegate John W Bosworth assert old people will be assured of an adequate sum Shahan aspirant for the Democratic nomination for U S senate and Bosworth who seeks the nomination for secretary of state charged that former Governor H G Kump and Governor Holty have done as little as possible for the needy aged
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Martinsburg
M. M. Neely
J. Buhl Shahan
John W. Bosworth
British and Allied Forces Hold in Norwegian Regions
British troops retreating after Chamberlain’s warning that the British were abandoning the Andaisnes area. In Narvik, German siege continues as British, French, and Norwegians reportedly resist. Swedish papers express pessimism about Allied prospects, noting bombings near Namsos Grong and possible German control of Norwegian routes from Oslo to the west. Sweden fears German dominance of western outlets while questioning Trondheim’s southern gains.
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London
House of Commons
Andaisnes
Narvik
The
Social Demokraten
Namsos
Grong
Tromtheim
Trondheim
Stockholm
Dagens Nyheter
Oslo
Norway
Sweden
Germany
Gable vaunts western prowess in Gone with the Wind at Strand
Strand Theatre screens Gone with the Wind starring Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Leslie Howard, and Olivia de Havilland with Black Chief the horse. The article notes Gable’s on set stunt riding and details the horse’s screen name Alexander Twigg, its sale to B. B. Tucker, and prior ownership in Iowa. Also highlighted is Broadway Melody of 1940 with Astaire and Morgan, with Porter songs and a sixty foot mirror set.
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Clark Gable
Gable
Rhett Butler
David O. Selanick
Vivien Leigh
Leslie Howard
Olivia Dé Havilland
Strand Theatre
Alexander Twigs
Alexander
B. B. Tucker
Fort Worth
Los Angeles
Black Chief
Alexander Twigg
R. G. Adams
Odebolt
Iowa
Hi- Yo" Silver
Murphy
Astaire
Powell
Frank Morgan
Ian Hunter
Florence Rice
Linne Carver
Morgan
Hunter
Florente Rice
Cole Porter
Broadway Melody of 1940 at Strand Theatre with Astaire Powell
The Strand Theatre opens Broadway Melody of 1940 for a four day engagement starring Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell. The film features nine dances, six Cole Porter songs, spectacular sets, and Norman Taurog directing. The story follows George Murphy replacing Astaire as leading man after a mistaken identity setup.
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Strand Theatre
Fred Astaire
Eleanor Powell
Norman Tau- Tog
Astaire
George Murphy
Murphy
Broadway
Renfrew of the Mounted in Fighting Mad at Opera House
Renfrew of the Royal Mounted stars in Fighting Mad at the Opera House. James Newill portrays Renfrew with singing as Ann Fenwick is kidnapped by mobsters after witnessing a murder. The chase spans Canadian wilds as Renfrew uncovers identity, rescues Ann, and clears her of guilt. Sally Blane plays Ann with strong screen presence.
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Royal Mounted
Monogram
Royal Mounted Force
Ann Fenwick
Ann
James Newill
Sally Blane
David O'Brien
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