Iowa Senate Race Fallout Darkens Early Returns
Des Moines reports show Otha Wearin lagging far behind Guy Gillette as 1,099 precincts of 2,447 counted in Iowa Democratic senatorial race. Former Senator Dickinson widens lead over Lievel Thurston for Republican nomination. Returns from 1,014 precincts show Gillette ahead with 54,547 to Wearin’s and others’ totals.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Otha D.wearin
Guy M. Gillette
L. J Dickinson
Representaive Lievel Thurston
Boarhoft
Gillette
Jersey City Parade Upsets Reds Backers in Journal Square
In Jersey City a large crowd gathered in Journal Square as Mayor Frank Hague led a pro Americanism parade. He declared Reds should return the first ship to Russia while officials and workers from AF of L unions observed the event. Parade totals were reported around 70,000 with National Guardsmen present and no uniformed German American Bund members.
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Jersey City
N. J
Frank Hague
Journal Square
Russia
Hapne
Hugh A. Kelly
A. Harry Moore
Mary T Norton
Edward J. Hart
Hague
U. S
Milton
Moore
Kelly
Ft Junion
Hudson County Bar Association
Ifraternal
National
William A. Higgins
Hind
Fritz Kuhn
Square
Norman Thomas
O'Connell
Mont
Bernard
P-L
Minn
Mighty Army of Shrine Gathers for 64th Annual Convention
The Mystic Shrine opens its 64th annual convention with delegates arriving from Mosiee Temple in Idaho and Zor Temple in Madison Wisconsin. Camels Parade through Los Angeles as Bagdad Temple presents novelty exhibits. Shrine Recorders Association elects Robert Abernathy of James Temple Oakland president.
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Mystic Shrine
Mosiee Temple
de- Idan Artiaeting
Anties
Zor Temple
Madison
Wis
Zora
Sheba
Dana
Bagdad Temple
Butte
Mont
California Flood Devastates Tulare Lake Crops
In Fresno California flood waters swept across thousands of acres in the Tulare Lake basin. Tens of thousands of crops valued at about one million dollars were endangered as a lever failed under the Tule River and Cross Creek due to the rising water.
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Fresno
Calif
Tulare Lake
Tule River
Cross Creek
Industry on its hands and keys in the Rooseveltt era
A reprinted column echoes shock at government policy changes and business protests. General Johnson’s remarks at a convention are cited about Roosevelt’s handling of industry and the risks of absolutism. The piece argues business must study acts, protest when needed, and face unemployment risk. It warns against complacency and urges responsible action.
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Ifvgh
Johnson
Ram and Steel Institute
Ike
General Johnson
Washington
Rooseyvelt
Gime
Itgv
Japanese Air Raids Hit Canton Killing and Wounding Many
Hongkong and Canton reports say Japanese warplanes struck Canton for a ninth straight day, killing or wounding about 1500 in today’s raids. The attacks targeted government buildings, railways, power plants, and the Pearl River bridges, with hospital damage and refugee evacuations mounting.
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Hongkong
China
Canton
Mayon Volcano Eruption Triggers Evacuations in Albay
Residents raced from towns near Mayon as lava flow and ash cloud continued. The 7900 foot volcano near Legazpi sent steady bursts of flame and rock while Red Cross teams aided evacuees. Weather Bureau warned nearby residents to move to safer areas though officials said no imminent danger persisted.
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Weather Bureau
Lubog
Camalig
Dogest
Albay
Lintons
Camarines Sur
Sorsogon
Mayon
Miguel Selga
Father Selen
Hart Named Grand Master Of Montana Royal Masons
Dillon June 6 Harlan Hart of Helena was elected grand master of the grand council Royal and Secret Master Masons of Montana at the 29th annual assembly. Other officers elected include John Barkett of Butte deputy grand master Percy Wy Doles of Missoula grand principal conductor of Work John Scott Harrison of Helena grand treasurer Luther T Hauberg of Helena grand apothecary De Witt C Warren of Glendive grand captain of the guard Alvin E B Lister of Missoula grand conductor of the council Ellsworth B Lyman Jr of Lewistown grand steward George W Padbury of Helena grand marshal and Frank W Sharpe of Great Falls grand sentinel. Tomorrow the grand chapter Royal Arch Masons of Montana will hold the 49th annual convocation here.
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Harlan
Hart
Helena
Grand Council
Royal and
Secret Master Masons of
Montana
John 8. Karkett
Butta
Percy Wy Doles
Marre
John Scott Harrison
Luther T. Hauberg
Elena
de Witt C. Warren
Glendive
Captaio
Guard
Alvin Eb, Lister
Missoula
Ellsworth B. Lyman, Jr
Lewistown
George W. Padbury
Frank W. Sharpe
Great Falla
Grand Sentinel
Royal Arch Masons of
Montane
American University Honors Sen Wheeler at Commencement
Washington June 6 two senators and several officials received honorary doctor of laws degrees at American university ceremonies Wheeler Democrat Montana Hurke Maryland Nebraska Frederick Stinchfield Minneapolis former American Bar Association president Louis Brownlow Chicago director of the Public Administration Clearing House the ceremony honored distinguished public service in a formal academic setting. A separate Kansas City report notes a rain laden gale caused downed trees and street flooding in the southwest residential area.
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Washington
American University
Wheeler
Mont
Hurke
Frederick Stinchfield
Minneapols
Minn
Thhe
American Bar Association
Louis Brownlow
Public Administration Clearing Hour
Chicago
Missouti
Kansas City
Greater
Gonthweat
Insurgent air raid leaves Alicante coast in ruins
Insurgent Spanish airmen struck along the Mediterranean coast from Castellon de la Plana to Alicante, killing at least 40 and injuring about 300. The toll by city: Alicante 10 dead 118 injured, Valencia 17 dead, Segorbe 12 dead, 30 injured, small villages 2 dead, 100 injured. Nine women, a child, and two stevedores among the dead. Three British seamen aboard a freighter perished. a Junkers raid also hit an air raid shelter. More than 400 killed in a week of coastal bombardment provoking neutral protests. The British tanker Marvad struck nearby, salvage operations ongoing.
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Alicante
Spain
Mediterranean
Castellon de la Plana
Valencia
Segorde
St. Winifred
Insnegenta
Marvad
Forest Fire Threatens Washington Town Near Paquam
Feil ton, a forested community 35 miles northwest of Paquam, faced a spreading forest fire today as western Washington reported multiple fires amid weeks of warm, dry weather. T. & Goodyear directed wardens to withhold slash permits and urged logging firms to halt operations until the weather improves.
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Seattle
Feilton
Paquam
Washington
T. & Goodyear
WAGE HOUR COMPROMISE STILL IS FOUGHT BY SOUTH
Washington June group of southern senators caucused to oppose Senator Thomas Utahs plan to speed wage hour reform. They rejected a 40 cent minimum at seven years but would back 25 cents now rising to 80 cents in two years with boards empowered to grant industry exceptions.
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Washington
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Utah
Joint Congressional Committee
House
Senate
Industrice
Advance of Japs Still Unchecked
Hankow June 6 In the Mankow area authorities defend against possible Japanese air raids while the invasion drives on land toward the Weiping Hankow railway. Tens of thousands flee from Chengchow as Japanese forces push west along the Sunghai railway toward Kaifeng. Chiang Kai-shek’s troops refrain from a major set piece battle due to limited mechanized weapons.
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Munici- Wal
Mankow
Weiping
Chinnxe
Chengchow
Sunghai
Kaifeng
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Lunghai
Peiping-Hankow
Chiang Kai- Shek
Tinnan
Spanish Rebel General Denies Raid Near Frontiers
Burgos Spain June 6 17 Insurgent General Francisco Franco staff denies any insurgent planes near the Franco French frontier saying no plane came closer than 100 kilometers 62 miles. All insurgent air activity confined to the south near the Barcelona parallel. Parpignan France June 6 17 French premier Daladier tours frontier to bolster antiaircraft defenses after three incursions from Spain in 12 days. He travels by automobile along border while Spanish planes circle over Cerdagne valley Pyrenees. French batteries fire warning shots and Puigcerda guns fire over 10 shots without hits. government troops believe planes enemy craft.
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Burgos
Spain
Prancisco Franco
Jiasusi
Planca
Barcelona
Parpignan
France
Fionard Daladier
Stemmier
Spanial
Puigcerda
Lightning destroys wedding party in La Union village
Manila June 6 report says a lightning strike hit two adjoining houses in Malemec La Union province where a wedding reception was underway. More than 20 people were burned to death as the homes quickly engulfed in flames. A survivor described the devastating blaze and loss.
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Manila
Malemec
la Union
Hull weighs joining international Spain bombing probe
Secretary of State Hull said the United States is reviewing Britain’s proposal to join an international investigation into aerial bombings in Spain. After British Ambassador Lindsay conveyed the plan, Hull and Welles discussed details as reports of Japanese air raids on Canton increased casualties. Officials seek more specifics from Britain while avoiding direct Eur yp ean intervention. observers suggest possibly sending a military observer to the commission after its setup.
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China
Washington
Hull
United States
Spain
State Department
Ronald Lindsay
Sumner Welles
Lindsay
U.S
Great Britain
Welles
Beon
France
International Commission
Title to Dams and Reservoirs in Flood Bill Battle
Washington reports public power bloc moves to grant the government title to proposed dams and reservoirs under the 1938 flood-control bill. Senate action expected as amendments seek federal funding of all dam costs. Opposition from Commerce Chair Copeland and Senator Walsh noted.
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Public Power
Congress
Senate
Rankle
House
Power Mac
Nurtis
fed.Neb
Arion
Copeland
N-Y
Commerce Committee
Walah
Maes
Cash case ends without finding victim in Abducted child case
Princeton Florida June 6 Federal agents released two men while residents kept searching islands near town for Van Cash missing five-year-old son of James Balney Cash Sr. The family reopened their filling station and lunch room as routine resumed amid hopes for an early solution.
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Fla
Wash
Jimmy
Quah
Here
James Bal
Ney Cash, Sr
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