Politician Criticism Over Relief Funds Policy Sparks House Debate
In Washington on June 12 Rep Bertrand Snell called the closing days of Congress the most brazen and shameless politics seen in 24 years, faulting New Dealers for misuse of federal relief funds to influence elections. Rep Hamilton Fish echoed concerns as both men accused partisan actions of dire consequences. In Colorado Springs heavy rains drenched the region, including the Pikes Peak area, amid a day of severe weather.
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Test in Court wage hour bill gains congressional approval
A joint congressional committee formally approved a compromise wage hour bill and predicted quick passage by Congress. The plan sets a universal minimum wage of 28 cents an hour 120 days after enactment, with a 20 cent rate to take effect after one year, amid possible court challenges and exemptions for certain industries. Local officials and senators anticipated swift action by both houses and the president. A related notice reports a war on grasshoppers in El Paso County, with coordinated efforts launching tomorrow.
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Open Mind and Gadgets Debate in a Letter
A reader letter mocks party labels and debates an indictment over monopoly and restraint of trade involving gadgets. The writer favors local bank purchases and cash payments, urging independent small business buyers and cautioning against partisan sweeping measures.
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Mouthpiece of Hitler Is Heard in German Rally
Stetlin, June 12. Adolf Hitler’s representative Rudolf Hess denounced Czechoslovakia as a menace to European peace while praising the Führer. He warned Germany’s love for peace must not be trifled with and criticized Britain and France for pressuring Czechoslovakia. Hess argued Czechoslovakia is unstable, dangerous to Europe, and likely to trigger war, asserting Germany seeks only limited conflict if necessary.
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Canton Bombed Again As Floods Delay Japanese Advance
Panton China June 12. Japanese planes raided Canton for the 160th night of bombardments. Casualties estimated between 3,000 and 4,000 from shell and building collapse amid relentless rains. Bombs also hit surrounding Kwadong and Fukien provinces. villages bombed inland from the seacoast. Foreign authorities fear further raids on the densely populated waterfront near the foreign settlement.
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Billings Man Drowns While Fishing in Stillwater River
Frank V. Gregors of Billings drowned while fishing in the Stillwater River about 19 miles northwest of Absaroka. He slipped and was swept under by the current as he waded with Erwie Horst. Horst witnessed the tragedy from the opposite bank and the body was recovered four miles downstream. The victim, a native of Butte and former Red Lodge resident, had lived in Billings 16 years and is survived by a widow two minor sons a brother and three sisters.
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Coast defense gun to ride rail from coast to coast
Watertown Massachusetts June 12 Death will ride a railcar coast to coast if invasion threatens the sea A new eight inch railway mount artillery piece developed at Watertown arsenal is nearly complete It weighs 115 tons and can be moved rapidly from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast Its mechanism can fire a 200 pound projectile up to 29 miles at warships
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Montana bankers gather in Helena for convention opening
Nearly 3500 bankers from across Montana arrive in Helena for the 33rd annual Montana Bankers association convention. The first events include a golf tournament at the Helena Country Club and an informal reception Thursday evening. Sessions begin Friday morning at the Consistory temple. A highlight is the Friday 2 30 pm dedication of a new 190600 federal reserve branch bank on Park and Lawrence streets attended by Chester A Davis of Washington DC.
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Lightning kills Leila Map Fleischer in Pueblo park
In Pueblo Colorado on June 12 Leila Map Fleischer 74 a member of a prominent local family was killed when lightning struck her in the city park. Gerland girl aged 16 was badly hurt but survived the same strike.
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Butte Man Dies Saving Girl From Missouri River
Great Falls reports heroic act by William Sieben 25 of Butte who dived into the Missouri river to rescue a 13 year old girl after she fell from the river bank. He and the girl disappeared beneath the water. Sieben was found later by Sheriff Palagi. The event occurred eight miles south of Great Falls while the Sieben party visited a ranch.
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Czech poll trend shows limited change in Sudeten districts
Prague reports Sudeten German party winning a large share in municipal votes while progovernment parties lead in Czech districts during peaceful voting. Returns hint at continued trends from prior Sundays as Slovakia shows slow turnout and Father Hlinka’s autonomy party loses ground. One outbreak at Moerisch-Schoenberg injures five policemen and nine Henleinists. James Fach, 18, killed by a train while photographing another train near his Indianapolis home.
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Gillette Seeks Harmony With Roosevelt at Iowa Lunch
President Roosevelt and Senator Gillette met in a private luncheon in Washington to discuss a united Democratic Party in Iowa. They spoke informally about farm policy, Roosevelt’s Western trip, and campaign prospects, with Gillette praising the administration and predicting a Democratic victory in Iowa.
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Follow-Up Temblor II Felt in Belgium
A new earthquake, weaker than yesterday, was recorded in Belgium lasting three seconds. Yesterday's tremor was felt in England, France, Germany, and The Netherlands, with Belgium suffering the most. Three people died and about 20 were injured.
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Tal ians on Font Again They Ron
In Spain on June 12, Virginia Gayda reports continued French support kept the Italian Black Arrow brigade in action in the Spanish civil war. Five columns of insurgents, about 20,000, converged on Castellon de la Plana as Franco’s forces pressed. defense lines near Albocacer crumbled under a government retreat. Valencia reports say the insurgent advance halted within nine miles of Castellon de la Plana with defenders in the Villafames area.
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Fierce blaze rages in Olympic forest timber stands threatened
Port Townsend Washington June 12 Towering flames roared up slopes between the Quilcene and Little Quilcene rivers threatening a world famous stand of virgin Olympic National Forest. Firefighters 1100 enrollees forest crews and civilians battled the two day old fire on a three mile front amid shifting wind and humidity.
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President Urges Congress on Rail Relief Bills
President Roosevelt spurs Congress to revive rail relief measures dropped this session. Wagner and Wheeler push bills to liberalize RFC loans and reorganize railroads unable to meet fixed charges. AFL leader Green urges passage of railroad unemployment insurance amid adjournment pressure. Rail workers exempt from Social Security.
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