Hull Moves for Mexican Oil Expropriation Arbitration
Washington April 6 in a bid to end a two year impasse the State department proposed arbitration of Mexico expropriation of American oil properties. Secretary Hull handed a note to Mexican ambassador Castillo Natera outlining the proposal without details or reaction. The effort follows failed direct negotiations led by Standard Oil of New Jersey Sinclair and intermediaries Donald Michberg and Patrick Hurley.
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Washington
State Department
Mexico
Hull
Castillo Nafera
Comepanies
Standard 611
New Jersey
Sinclair Ipterenta
Strat
Donald Michberg
N.ra
Wec
Patrick Hurley
Accratary
Graf Spee interned officers escape from Buenos Aires camp
April 5 Buenos Aires report reveals three Graf Spee officers fled internment. One unofficially said to have reached Germany with ship documents. The escape follows earlier sailor disappearances. authorities plan to hold officers under strict guard at Martin Garcia Island.
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Graf Spee
Buenos Aires
Wau
Germany
Interior
Graf Bpea
Argentina
Montevideo
Uniter Guardiaw
Martin Garcia Sealand
Rio de
Flood Crest Recedes Amid Reports Of No Damage
A second Susquehanna flood crest moved down the river valley tonight with no damage reported. Rain and snow caused initial runoff in Highlands of Pennsylvania and lower New York, then declined with colder weather expected. Towanda and Wilkes-Barre regions saw rising waters but the crest stopped before nightfall, while other areas along the river and tributaries faced high levels and localized flooding.
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Busquahanna
Pennsylvania
New York
Towanda
Wilkes-Harre
Ruanachanne
New York State
Allegheny
Moragahela
Ohio River
Pittsburgh
Main Street
Portville
N.Y
Towtanda
Glenn
Kormai
Wilkes-Barre
Bank Earnings Rise as 1939 Profits Top Prior Year
Washington reports that 1939 bank earnings reached $845,419,000, up $10,562,000 from 1938. Net profits before dividends totaled $251,576,900, an increase of $62,927,000 versus 1938, as currency comptroller Delano Prenton notes broader profitability in the banking sector.
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Washington
Anril Fup Prenton Delano
Rational
Helena Debaters Win District Meet in Southwestern Montana
Helena debaters claimed a 2 to 1 victory over Nadine Goodrich and BIN Poynter of Gallatin County High School Bateman in the district debate tournament of the Southwestern Montana State Debate League. The event began Thursday with coaches planning next year’s qualifications.
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Bill AfeLemora
Dick Tounk
Melenm High School
Nadine Goodrich
bin Poynter
Gallatin County High School
Bateman
Montana
Mimcula
Montane
Bozeman
Helena
Don McCutcheon
Taek Mahan
Clifford Lally
Violet Fixatman
Ren Tamdqulat
Butte High School
Mies
Helen McGregor
Mleaoutn High Schoel
Sage
Helena Meh Wchoal
Mr. Latty
Ming Bantman
Conederabia
Bankers Group Links New Bill to Credit Threat
Washington April 6 An American bankers association spokesman described pending legislation to revamp the government credit system as the most serious threat to the nations credit structure. He warned of three aims including undermining government guarantees, destroying borrower obligations on farm mortgages, and restoring repudiation rights through open debt negotiations. Charles H. Mylancer of Columbus Ohio, banker representative, said the bill would destroy the federal land bank system and offer a direct to donors.
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Washington
American Hankere’ Association
A. L. M. Wiggton
Hartaville
4. C
A.B.A
Eral
Boyes Agricultura
Wil
Ee Iedowne
Debta
Marler
Charles H. Mylancer
Columbus
Girl of 11 Starts Shocking Officers With Slayings Tale
Blue eyed 11 year old Chive Maris told police and a psychiatrist details of killings of her mother Lolita Davis and two siblings. She claimed her mother urged self harm and that she gave a razor to her mother who slit her wrists. Autopsy showed the mother bled to death with no skull fracture. Police doubt her story and seek clarity as father Bartom Davin maintains innocence.
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Tew Angels
Chive Maris
Tera
Moothar
Tha Hamer
Lolita Davis
Necuusa Arterea
Com
Beon
Renat
Chloe
F. Bartom Davin
Nwo
Coast Guard Races to Aid Disabled British Steamer King Edward
Coast Guard cutter Spencer sped through heavy seas to assist the helpless British steamer King Edward in a southerly Atlantic gale. The 5,224 ton ship left New York on March 26 with scrap iron for Swansea, Wales, carrying 34 crew.
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New York
Swansea
Wales
Welfare Board Relief Balance Topped At 88235
The Welfare Board reports a relief balance of 88235 with the state department noting 88236.50 for general relief to counties as of the current fiscal year end June 30. Administrator J. M. Brandford cites 499600 authorized for the year starting July 1, 1999 and earmarks 121814.50 for contingencies from that amount for statewide projects and operations.
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State Department of Public Wellars
J. M. Brandford
Brandford
Welfare Department
Momeent Asida
Welfare Board
Muraery
Renaira
President Thanks Army for Energy on Army Day
President Roosevelt sends thanks and congratulations to Army officers and men for their energy and efficiency on Army Day. The message, distributed to continental and insular posts, lauds ongoing efforts and perfecting improvements in defense during the period.
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Wantington
Roosevelt
Alfensen
Twins and triplets showcase tongue rolling science
At Baylor University in Waco Texas a Texas collage fete features twins and triplets testing tongue rolling abilities to explore heredity. Dr D C Rife and Dr Tra Cox Gardner of Baylor direct tests comparing pairs to see if both can roll their tongues or only one, while mascots Moonwhite Cassius and Claudite from the Farm of President Tat M. Nett attend the convention.
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Waco
Texas
Baylor University
D. C. Rife
Twin Roath
Presdent
Bil
Rab Allred
Marrs Hill College
North Jeroma
Senate Extends Trade Pacts for Three More Years
The Senate approved a three year extension of the trade agreements program by a 42 to 37 vote. The measure solidifies President Roosevelt’s win over Garner and advances a cornerstone policy of tariff reductions and concessions with other nations. Critics warn the plan may face broader Democratic splits and future opposition as supporters celebrate a major legislative victory.
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Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Garner
Arsenal turns out new weapon at Frankford plant
Reports from Hindoluila Ane indicate the U S arsenal is producing a new type of war shell described as an advanced weapon. Col Walter D Boatwright says the 15 pound burnished brass and wheel shell is the fastest produced yet and boasts a secret fuse system with dry gears and cams, claimed to surpass any existing army ordnance.
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Hindoluila
Ane
Col
Walter DP
Boatwright
Attleer
Frankford
Heras
Abel
Buchalter Is Given Another Long Term Sentence
A 44 year old man described as a figure in American industrial gang history faces another long term sentence. The case reflects a rise and fall narrative tied to organized crime, with details sparse due to garbled OCR.
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Buchalter
New York
Louin
Lenku
Guchalter
Rurlas
Texas Farmer Is Having Trouble Locating a Wife
A Texas farmer applied for marriage license details at the county clerk office. He joked about the costly search for a wife as other tentative brides remained hesitant and changed plans, reflecting a lighthearted local interest in nuptial prospects.
Vandenberg Endorsed by Capper and McNary for Republican Nomination
Senators Capper and McNary endorsed Senator Vandenberg of Michigan as a trusted candidate for farmers as Nebraska voters prepare for the presidential preference primary. The two leaders urged farm voters to back Vandenberg, praising his record and urging confidence that he will protect agricultural interests. The Nebraskan primary awards delegates to the national convention, and Vandenberg’s backers push a final mobilization.
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Vandenberg
Capper
M’nary
Washington
Apy
Kansas
McNary
Oregon
Mich
Agriculture
Nebraska
Michigan Reunior
Thomas BE. Deway
New York
Wisconsin
Aenala
Charles &. Reed
Omaha
Voluntear Vandeborg Committee
Arthur Vandenberg
Reed
Senator Vandenberg
Helena Area Receives Soaking Rain After Snow Mix
A heavy rain event drenched the Helena area with scattered moisture elsewhere as much of the state saw varied precipitation. Snow, sleet, and hail accompanied a gusty dust storm in Katlo amid a cooler trend east of the Continental Divide, with total monthly rainfall around 0.25 inches in some spots and broader forecasts predicting more unsettled weather.
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Helena
Telena
Vinaga
Anne of UA
Atale
Rute
Acconda
Kalispell
Katto
Bombing raid hits Wilhelmshaven as war actions widen
London reports British air forces struck Wilhelmshaven naval base destroying four destroyers and a warship while no British losses. Bomber command conducted raids in the Jade estuary reconnoitering the base with bombs, and both nations press new economic measures to choke Germany. Georges Monnet conferred with Ronald Drom in London on wartime policy amid shipping damage.
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London
Wilhelmshaven
Great Britain
France
Germany
Bomber Command
Jade
Air Ministry
Georges Movnet
Iockade
Britain
Ronald Drom
School Trustees to Be Elected at Polls Today
In district No 1, three trustees T J McDonald A Douglass and Ir Walter Larson seek reelection in a formality with no opposing candidates. Polling locations include Hawthorpe Central Bryant schools with separate judges at each precinct. Other districts in Lawin and Clark counties hold elections today, though few races loom beyond Farجر Frances Forgy.
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T. J
McDonald
A. Douglass
Walter Larson
Hawthorpe School
Ernest Drybursh
Stella Hagavich
Hlizabeth
Willamecon
Central School
Flora Aronson
Ruth Gibbons
Josephine Gregg
Bryant Schol
Emme Wealer
Eddie K. Anderson
Eugenis M. Cilttun
Lawin
Clark County
Census Taker Narrowly Escapes Raid Incident
A young woman census taker in Chattanooga Tennessee was caught in a police raid. Officers allowed her to continue questioning a suspect after the raid was briefly interrupted. Confidential information rules prevented disclosure. officers kept details away from bystanders.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Uncle Sam
Trin
Italy Moves Toward General Mobilization War Measures
Rome reports the cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Mussolini authorized complete mobilization. A new law places mobilization under the Supreme Defense Council with broad civilian and military participation. The order emphasizes anti aircraft and essential wartime production duties for women and workers over 18.
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Rome
Council of Mythiaters
Therday
Aston
Pramier
Tapmtecone Mrtates
Mehties Mion
Supreme Defense Comiinaton Avis
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Franklin D. Roosevall
Federal Migratory Labor
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Calif
Sergent F.S
Girl of
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June Lang
Flim.ater
Yuma
Ariz
John Rosell
Bodyguard
Hollywood
Coast Guard
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Pagat
U.S. Arsenal
Italy
Niewspapi
Arres
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