Byrd calls Roosevelt lending plan a spending scheme
Washington July 22 Senator Byrd of Virginia, a frequent critic of administration fiscal policy, denounced the Roosevelt lending program as a spending scheme masquerading as lending. The senate panel approved 2.499 billion for roads, railroads, public works and industrial expansion, with funding adjustments added for Western projects. The measure faces further debate and potential reductions as lawmakers eye adjournment and final passage later in the week.
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May Cancel Notes Held on Farmers
Senate committee discussed canceling certain farm loan notes tied to farm elevator agents. Wheeler and Willian urged prompt action noting borrowers received no benefits and should not be forced to pay. Farmers were willing to resume payments and sought relief from the Federal arm board’s loans as a result of the wartime program.
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Dixie Davis’s Clothing Prices Trigger Racketeering Case
New York July 28 AP reports that prices Douglas Davis paid for personal items prior to arrest are cited in a judgment against A Sulka and Co Fifth Avenue liberashers tied to the Dutt Schulte gang. The list includes $3 for handkerchiefs and $15 for shirts with 30 cent monogram add-ons, among others.
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Dixie’ Davis
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A. Sulka and Co
Fifth Avenue Liberdashers
Dutt Schulte
Abovo
Mars Signal Likely Not Given Rise in 27th Study
Cambridge Muar July 22 Harvard astronomers said no Mars signal expected on July 27 due to required unusually large intensity. They noted even the world’s largest telescopes would struggle to register a flicker from Martian objects at 6,000 miles distance. observers at Mt Wilroy Mick and Lowell Observatory would continue coverage.
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Action on Japan May Come Soon
Washington reports Senator Truman and Senator Vandenberg favor advancing a resolution to prompt executive action on the Japanese treaty. The measure seeks a conference of nations to determine if Japan violated the 1922 power treaty and to consider appropriate steps, with Secretary of State Taylor promising full consideration per Senate opinions.
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Woman Has Sixth Cesarean Operation At Indianapolis Hospital
In Indianapolis on July 22, doctors at St Vinegut's Hospital performed a sixth cesarean on a Clinton woman named Cleal Watts. The 42 year old, with a newborn baby weighing over seven pounds, both mother and child were reported doing well.
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Helena Race Meet Ends Tonight With Eight-Event Card
Helena race patrons look to the final night of the 10 day meet at Montana’s Helena track. A 2 PM post will feature the Friday card with big crowds expected after yesterday’s trifecta show. Local favorite Katie Lancaster led a $4 payoff in race six, while Azusa and Josephine Li were strong in a stretch drive. Additional features and a daily double are planned, with bettors urged to study the third and fifth races for option plays.
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Montana
Katie Lancaster
St. Gibeon
J. Farrow
Azusa
Josephine Li
Shver
Mother and Children Found After Woods Ordeal Near Island Lake
A mother and her three children, missing about 18 hours, were found today in woods near Island Lake, Duluth, about 20 miles north of the city. Mrs. Wallace Stephenson of Duluth and her children suffered only mosquito bites after their harrowing experience.
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Thorkelson Urges Probe of Reds in America
Representative Thorkelson of Montana urges the Dies committee to avoid duplicating FBI findings on fascist and Nazi groups in the United States and to focus on communism and anarchism as real threats to the government. He cites the FBI report and urges confining inquiry to actions destructive to the state.
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Little dog leads posse to lost Oregon children
In Astoria Oregon a small black dog guided CCC workers peace officers and WPA staff to two missing three year olds Nancy and William Anes after they wandered from their logging camp home the previous day. The children were exhausted but unhurt and were found in heavy brush near the Nehaiom river.
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Chicken thief leaves wallet behind after hens stolen
Pilot Mountain North Carolina July 22. Mrs W M Matthews made no effort to find the chicken thief who stole seven hens from a Creamboro chicken house. He left behind a wallet containing 150 dollars.
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Mre
W. M. Matthews
Boy 11 Kills Sister Over Two Pennies
In Mt Comieiin, an 11 year old boy shot and killed his sister after a row over two pennies. The incident occurred in the family home on a kitchen board in Me Gabrak’s fapat near View Maen. The boy’s father John Varah imposed a ban on winning games, and authorities indicate the case is under prosecution as a violent act.
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Wingasine
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Gabrak
Wallace Announces Bounty for Cotton Exports
Secretary Wallace announced a bounty to pay 174 cents a bale for cotton sold abroad under a subsidy program. The payment aims to restore the United States share of world markets. An equivalent payment will be made on exports of varian goods processed to this country.
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Wallace
Proram
United States
Roosevelt criticizes Congress as outliving usefulness
New York reports Elliott Roosevelt son of the president on a national radio program from New London Connecticut voicing the view that Congress has outlived its usefulness. He blasts factional disorganization over the 1940 election and accuses lawmakers of coalitions and deals designed to stifle administrations.
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Elliott Roosevelt
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Roosevelt
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Ne Olin
Berrave
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Amd
Stamp plan to be tried widely now
Washington officials pleased with results of a new stamp method for distributing surplus food to needy families. It has been tested in Rochester New York Nayton Ohio and Seattle Washington and shown to work mechanically while increasing consumption beyond expectations. Officials plan to extend the program to more than 100 cities in the current fiscal year.
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Ohio
Settle
Wash
Burglar Alarm Calls South Carolina Cops
Spartanburg July 22 police sped to a bank after a burglar alarm. They found activity unusual and witnessed a bank clerk pressing the alarm button before returning to headquarters.
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Spartanburg
8. T
Polico Cara
Islness
First Check to Be Drawn Under Unemployment Act Goes to Helena Resident
The Helena resident will receive the first unemployment benefit under a new act after applying at the Helena employment office. Chairman Craighead said 8,400 unemployed workers have filed claims and all claims are being processed promptly with no delays in issuing checks. Benefits require earning at least 150 during the base period and availability for work. About 2,900 unemployed workers will draw about 70,000 to 800,000 from the fund.
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Petree
Terrorist Raids Injure Score In Shanghai Newspapers
An American and three Chinese were killed and 19 wounded in Shanghai today in the worst terrorist outbreak in two years. The slain include A. W. Wilson, 47, a former Philadelphia sailor known along the China coast as Tug, who fell while trying to stop fleeing terrorists. The attackers hit two newspaper plants supporting Chiang Kai-shek. Police battled the gunmen on a crowded street. several bystanders were wounded. Police said the terrorists were Chinese nationalists and many shots and grenades were fired.
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Far West and Northeastern States Stricken by Drought Loss Forecast
Drought grips the Far West and Northeastern states with crop damage and wildfires. Upstate New York, New England, New Jersey, and Vermont report dwindling wells and failing crops as four day ground fires threaten forest areas. California fires burn thousands of acres as crews battle blazes. milk prices rise due to New England drought. Weather offices note generally mild conditions elsewhere.
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Keystone State Governor Might Seek Top Job
Harrisburg reports speculation that Governor George N. Farley may seek the presidency. The Democratic administration faces questions about future plans and possible challengers as the fall elections approach.
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Damaged Tire Findings in Hayden Car Incident
In Hayden Colorado on July 22 Loren Aber’s ring valve vanished and a month prior, a man attempted to repair his car by removing the tube. Between the tube and casing, observers found an undamaged tire pellet, while full details of the incident remain unclear due to the damaged report text.
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Peli
Anaconda Hosts 1940 Fraternal Eagle Convention
Great Falls Othely, Lewistown and Anaconda leaders officiated at the 1940 Fraternal Order of Eagles convention in Anaconda. Over 2,000 delegates registered for the closing dance, with elections and ritual contests highlighting the session.
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Meiade
Tadge Stewart McConchig
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We M. Treau
Traore
Ehaphdys We Thompson
Lewistoun
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Charles Wise
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Great Frei Park Conquered Amid Blaze At Mirror Plateau
Yellowatolls Park Wyoming July 12 report on a week long siege by 700 tire fighters attacking a lumber blaze. Aerial survey by Superintendent J W Bosmort and Francis La Nove noted smoke rising from the main fire area with only a few flames visible from surrounding ridges.
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Asslatatie
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Anger Francis la Nove
Peace talk for Europe oil vague and unsettled
Rumors of an imminent peace deal with Adolf Hitler stirred European capitals while Britain publicly denied involvement in appeasement discussions. Officials in Britain, including Prime Minister Chamberlain, were said to be aware of talks but avoided public confirmation. German officials signaled caution as London pursued assurances that no new conquests were planned.
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Fair chute holds patrons up at fair
A loose wire on a tethered swing ride trapped Deputy Sherte Lawtener and Agnes Nielsen for 16 minutes, suspending them 140 feet above ground. Earlier, Bir Rathorne and wife spent five hours aloft before a mechanism halted their ride. Investigators blamed a broken wire and a detached pulley for tonight’s scare.
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Tho Sletlian
Sherte Law
Elrult
Brentwood
Long Jahud
N.Y
Tie Aister
Agnes Nielsen
Woburn
Masa
Mechanic
Keite
Farley vague on third term in reply to Roosevelt reports
New York July 22 AP Farley commenting on reports he would oppose a third term issued a cautious statement. He said he is not responsible for stories implying opposition to any public or political question. He added that in the past he has been steadfast and diligent and will continue so.
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Postmafler
James A. Farley
Roorevelt
American pastor still in grip of Holy Land Arabs
Jerusalem July 23 British troops warplanes and police prepared to launch a search for Otto Pastor Gormul Th Goldner held by Arab captors in Moab Hills. United States Consul General George Wadsworth said action would start likely tomorrow. A Bath-Jebam countryside search sparked by an anonymous Bethlehem call failed to locate the kidnapper or provide clues.
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