New Effort to End Coal Field Mess
Washington reports a government mediation move as John R. Steelman is named to convene a mediation conference on soft coal wage talks. Labor officials say Steelman will travel to New York with guidance for Appalachian coal region representatives and the United Mine Workers. The action signals a possible but non compulsory step toward resolving the prolonged dispute amid idle mines and contract expirations.
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Washington
John R. Steelman
U. S
Secretors of Labor
Perkins
Tat Kreelman
Miss Perking
Stertman
New York
Riera
United Ming
Amelia
Werner
Stedsmans
Fire damages New York fair glass center exhibit
A blaze at the New York fair damaged the glass center operated by Owens Winola and Pittsburgh Plate Glass. Three units from eight responding companies were injured, with mirrors and delicate exhibits destroyed. Officials estimate replacement costs near a million dollars.
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New York
Adler
Glass Center
Curning Glass Works
Owens Winola Glass Company
Pittavurgh Plate Glann Company
Edward 7. M. Hanriban
Pittsburgh Company
Techolen
Tyrone and Ann Tie the Knot in Small Ceremony
Tyrone Power and Ann Carpentier were married at the bride’s home with a small gathering of Power’s family and friends. The ceremony was conducted by Superior Judge Willen J. Paliser.
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Mollyneon
Apel
Tyree Power
Young Jim
Ann Carpentier
Krown
Annatella
Power
Superior Junge Willen J
Night club fire in Ohio causes panic and deaths
In Mt. Vernon Ohio on April 23 a fire at the Lake College Night Club triggered a panic as guests fled through windows. More than 400 people attempted to escape, one woman died and at least 20 were injured. Helen A Calupy 38 of Mt. Vernon was burned to death. Most injured were trampled near the exits and treated at Mt. Vernon Hospital. Investigators and witnesses described rapid spread of flames and a chaotic scene as dancers and patrons fled. The cause and total damage remain undetermined.
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Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Misa Helen A. Calupy
Lake Cornell
Flight of Mercy to Ranch Rescue in Snowbound Idaho
A daring night rescue by Ralph Knapp of Vochelle saved Mrs. Joe Boyle, wife of a ranch operator, after a severe postpartum condition. The improvised field landing at 4,600 feet near the Snowbound Idaho ranch, with 10,000 foot peaks surrounding, moved the patient to Challis for care.
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Tahoe
Ralph Knapp
Vochelle
Joe Boyle
Idaho
Tovle
Tanger Moyle Markin
Challis
Raapp
Merbert Swartz
Buehe Kincaid
Knapp
Ryle
Byrnes relief plan to be fought by opposition
Washington reports strong Democratic opposition to Senator Byrnes proposed permanent consolidation of emergency relief agencies. Senator O Mahoney attacks turning WPA into a permanent government program while warning against concentrating relief powers and harming private enterprise. Republican countermeasures and administration positions surface amid ongoing debate.
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Byrnes
Washington
Public Works
O'Mahoney
Wyo
Hyrner Bax
Wenate
WPA
WWA
Cee
National Yoals
Wingan
Treasury Public Buildings Division
Daria
Karmara
Anaconda Copper to Host 4H Clubs at Big Fair
Great Falls April 3. For the fourth year Anaconda Copper Mining Co will host 4H clinic members and leaders at the North Montana State fair August 7 to 13. The company will provide season tickets to 4H boys and girls and leaders. The fair features state agricultural judging teams, dress revue champions, and baby show events. The 4H building undergoes renovation and a 24 by 60 foot room will host demonstrations. Cameron in Charge Hay Cameran and Bazoman oversee 1939 show preparations.
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Anaconda CO
Great Falls
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
North Montana
Anaconda Company
Seasor
Hil Boys
Gtrik
Expanstion
Cameron
Hay Cameran
Moulnon State College
Bazoman
Will
Dancer Faith Bacon Arrested in Park Avenue Attire
New York April 24 Faith Bacon dancer was arrested while walking Park Avenue in a white bathing suit with green trim and pink yellows. She was charged with conduct likely to cause a crowd to assemble and with scantily clad behavior. Held on a $600 bond, she faces a Yorkville court appearance tomorrow and is said to own a ring valued at $10,000.
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New York
Faith Bacon
Park Avenue
Congress of Beauty
Yorkville Court
Ste Jnheater
Moderation in Use of Wine at Altar Requested
A Church of England clergyman urged calmer use of wine at communion. Leonard Key, rector of St. Martin's in Wear, Wearside, London, wrote that grateful communicants should take only a small sip from the chalice in his Parish magazine.
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Tendon
Mora
Toa Key
Leonard Spittin
Elear
St. Martin’s Church
Wear
Aceton
London
Parlah
Maye's Condition Said to Be Good
Navy search teams comb Key Largo area for Dr John F Folk who vanished Friday while boating near mangrove jungle. Three hundred men and power airplanes aided in the effort as a physician described Maye as in a good condition despite concerns over her disappearance.
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Maye
Key Largo
Via
Apr
John F. Folk
Bridgeport
W. Vayhyatelan
Frozen Body Found in Old Cabin Near Travis Creek
Garland Willman reports discovering a frozen man’s body in an abandoned cabin in a Jefferson county gulch near Travis Creek. The body, preserved and lying on the floor with a rifle nearby, appears dead for some time. Relatives aided the discovery, and Willman notified local authorities. The report continues on page 2.
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Garland Willman
Hollins Avenue
Helena
Travis Creek
Jefferson County
Willman
Whihman
Esther Wilekeon
Niegon
Wayne Willman
WIRE
Hopwly Rhett
Epurzew
Taos
Lurk County
Rhovid Ton
Wilame
Rowldor
Pioneers Ashes Scattered Over Their Loved Land
The ashes of Frank Conrey and Mr. and Mrs. Conrey were scattered over mountains and valleys they loved. The ceremony followed their expressed wishes with a small group of friends present. A. W Stephenpon piloted the Western Air Express plane. Conrey, a famed state figure, served as warden of the state penitentiary for decades.
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Vinin
Martina
Mtr
Snaiecuyed Mount
Pawel, Foray
Eroad-Hiloed
Deere Ledge
Confey
Helen Anit
A. W Slephenpon
Western Airc Hapress
Frank Contry
Montara
Atnged
Tango Rhivr
Indughier
Renee Offleve
Sluts Penitens Tary Hese
Copper dust found to act as wartime fungicide in crops
A York agricultural experiment reports tiny yellow copper particles as a potent fungicide. Yellow particles, about half the red copper powder size, show enhanced surface area, increasing toxicity to plant pathogens when dusted on seeds or foliage, potentially boosting yields.
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New York
Alma
Treasury views on tax overhaul urged by Brookings
The Brookings Institution urged a drastic overhaul of the federal tax system to free investment funds. It supports abolishing the tax on intercorporate dividends, lowering top tax rates, eliminating the normal tax on corporate dividends, and excluding capital gains in corporate income. The report, by Dr. James D. Magee, notes shifts in policy aim to boost investment and growth while reducing revenue need.
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Washington
Brookings Institution
Mme Institution
James D. Magee
New York University
Magee
Man from Butte Found Dead at Porter Sanitarium
Tonver April 23 A Butte Montana man H nro Herelugton aged 42 was found dead in his bed at Porter sanitarium. He was sent there Thursday by his father Mary Hayer and deputy coroner Gan Economy pronounced the death.
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Tonver
Fiery Whiskers Cause of Death at Local House Incident
An accident at a residence led to fatal injuries after a man’s facial whiskers ignited during a fire. Firefighters reported the blaze started in an upstairs room and the victim was unable to escape. Authorities are investigating potential ignition sources.
British envoy sent back to Berlin but policy unchanged
The British envoy Sir Nevile Henderson returned to Berlin after a London decision to retain the policy with France opposing further authoritarian expansion. London emphasized a plan to tighten defense and pursue a “peace plan” while awaiting events, with Britain avoiding explicit charges and signaling no immediate shift in stance toward Germany or Italy.
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Berlin
London
Hitler
Czecho-Slovakia
Hiter
Howe
Theat Noureen
Bram Bom
Germany
von Dirkuen
Congress Not Likely to End Session Early
Washington April 23. Administration leaders have abandoned hopes for an early adjournment of Congress and an informed member predicted the session would last until August 1. Minority Leader Martin Massa quoted Speaker Bankhead conceding Congress would have difficulty in getting any action before July 1.
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Washington
Sona
Congress
House
Bis
Martin Masa
Een
Speaker Bank
Ianey
Hitler Replies To Britain And France In Negative Message
Berlin April 23. German diplomacy presses to ease Britain and France around Germany while workmen remove iron fences for cannons. Hitler expected to deny alliance encirclement and reject Roosevelt invitation. Report notes anticipated Reich address to answer alleged Western pressure.
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Berlin
Germany
Britain
France
Murla
Fleldbs
Hitler
Geyman
Noosevelt
Italy seeks to get pact with Slavic regime
Venten Italy April 22. A two day conference between Yugoslav and German and Italian ministers Conte Caleazzia, Alcea Ander Mack Markovich, ends with a communique praising deeper collaboration to maintain Danubian stability and peace. Observers foresee possible Yugoslav Hungarian non aggression pact amid larger Rome Berlin Franco-British tensions.
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Venten
Italy
France
Waly
Yugoslavia
Caleazzriao
Alceaander Mack Markovich
Germany
Hungary
Belgrade
Budapest
Rome
Berlin
Aris
Great Britain
Francois Restores King Alfonso Holdings in Spain
Burgox Spain Aprll 23 AP Government moves to restore to King Alfonso X and all close relatives full private properties held before the republic. General Francisco Franco orders forfeitures erased and declares them void. Alfonso, whose reign began May 17 1803, had left a vast fortune. unclear if he will return to Spain as family now lives in Rome.
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Spain
Alfonso Xat
Francisco Franca
Alfonso
Afonso
Bia
Roma
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