Omnibus Flood Control Bill Is Signed
Tokyo reports Japan’s worst storm in 60 years with a heavy earthquake. The deluge dropped over 12 inches of rain from dawn to midnight Wednesday, causing at least 40 deaths in various regions and flooding 150,900 Tokyo homes. Emergency crews mobilized as rail lines and roads collapsed and rescue operations continued amid a swelling death toll and approaching typhoon.
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U S Bank Loans To Be Collected Promptly
Spokane June 29 P M Ehrhardt president of the Spokane Federal Land bank said all Federal Land bank borrowers must resume regular principal payments after July 10 when the deferment privilege expires. He noted Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana borrowers paid the Spokane bank more than 5400 in principal during the deferment period.
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NEA chooses to end meeting as Doherty seeks address
At Madison Square Garden a night NEA session ended abruptly when National American Legion commander Daniel Doherty was denied permission to speak. Doherty said he had permission from NEA executive secretary Willard Givens to address delegates after a request sparked by a Columbia University thesis accusing the Legion of seeking to control NEA activities. The clash followed remarks by Mayor La Guardia and a Woodruff statement that Doherty would speak tomorrow morning if allowed. The dispute ties to ongoing debate between Doherty and Columbia Teachers College figures over cooperation with the Legion.
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Frank Kingdon
University of Newark
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N.E.A
Hoover urges voters to elect anti New Deal congress
Former President Herbert Hoover urged voters to back an anti New Deal congress in the upcoming election. He spoke in Seattle on June 28 before heading to British Columbia for a fishing trip with ex-cabinet members Ray Lyman Wilbur and Arthur Hyde. He accused the administration of experimenting on the people and called for voter experimentation.
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Interior and Agriculture
Purge of Democratic Senators Moves in Indiana
Washington reports a Democratic split over Senator Frederick van Nuys of Indiana who opposed Roosevelt’s court proposal. Van Nuys plans to run as an independent Democrat while Indiana Republicans weigh whether to nominate or avoid backing him, hoping to influence renomination. The state convention meets July 12 as a split within parties shapes the race.
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President signs large waterway bill amid objections
Hyde Park June 29 President Roosevelt signed a 386 500 000 waterways bill for flood control soil erosion reclamation reforestation and navigation. He objected to centralized control across agencies and said some projects doubtful. The plan covers the Merrimac to Willamette rivers and the lower Mississippi basin with 376 million for construction 10 million for surveys and 1.5 million for power commission surveys. He called the signing reluctant as it lacks full coordinated planning and urged better cross agency consultation.
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Montana crops boosted by moisture as Rogers Pass injunction denied
The Montana weather outlook shows heavy rainfall in the past week lifting crop prospects statewide. Moisture reached most districts, reviving winter wheat and spring grains, with only a few counties reporting lower totals. The Montana Supreme Court yesterday set aside a restraining order on the Rogers Pass unit of the central Montana highway, prompting no immediate bids but a July meeting to discuss next steps.
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Japanese Plan To Gut Off Hankow
Shanghai dispatch says Chinese authorities believe Japan plans a new thrust south of the Yangtze to sever Hankow from the outside world. The retreating Matowchen boom barrier may fall to air and gunboat bombardment allowing an overland push toward Hankow Canton rail lines and Changehu in Hunan to cut the railway for supplies.
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Diver Dies After Prolonged Underwater Submersion
In Key West Florida Harry Perez a 51 year old retired lighthouse service engineer boasted of his ability to stay underwater. He dived as a group watched minutes later his body surfaced and an ambulance crew pronounced him dead.
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Suzanne Lenglen Fights Illness After Transfusion
Parla June 20 1944 Suzanne Lenglen former Wimbledon champion and one time queen of the senni courts suffers an attack of anaemia. A successful blood transfusion produced a slight improvement but doctors say she remains in serious condition and rest is prescribed.
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Suzanne Lenglen
Shares in Street Rise Sharply on Heavy Sales
New York June 29. A stampede of buying, surpassing last week’s record, lifted the Associated Press average to 48.90, up 2.10. Industrial shares rose to 68.70, a new high since last November, as traders blamed missed gains for renewed demand. Investors expected continued recovery through year end, with business news modestly favorable.
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Acting editor named at Helena Independent
Law Aisken formerly managing editor of The Montana Standard of Butte became acting editor of The Independent. Will A. Campbell, editor, will take an extended vacation for health reasons.
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Plane missing for days found with five alive in Andes
Una Peru June 29 report says a Lufthansa plane missing since Sunday was found high in the Andes. Five aboard survived a forced landing, with three crewmen and two passengers, both Jesuit priests, reaching the village of Carumaa after a two day trek.
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Mighty Admiral Loses Big Race at Suffolk Downs
Boston June 29 AP The mighty Admiral trailed Hal Price Headley s Menow the 1987 Juvenile champion by about nine lengths and finished fourth in the Fide 1 2000 Marsachusetta handicap on a heavy track. A 66 000 crowd booed Seabiscuit scratchings as War Minstrel led. War Admiral s 4 year old career shows heavy track weakness. Praised Charley Kurteinger rode War Admiral and cited weight and track as factors.
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British Doubtful On Franco Neutral Port Plan In Warsaw Battle
London reports say insurgent General Franco may offer a neutral port allowing non military cargoes into government Spain. Sir Robert Hodgson to London with proposal. Britain to consult Chamberlain and Halifax. Frictions rise as British destroyers move from Gibraltar to Mallorca amid Mediterranean tensions.
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Prices for Food Should Be Higher
Washington June 29 Officials said the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation would use most of a 85,000,000 appropriation to buy fruits vegetables poultry and dairy products for free distribution to relief recipients. The purchases aim to remove surplus farm products from markets and lift prices to aid farmers and provide a better balanced diet for relief families.
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Blue and Gray Reunite on Gettysburg Battlefield
More than 1,000 old soldiers camped together at Gettysburg as Confederate and Union veterans recall battles 76 years past. Another 1,000 are expected tomorrow for an eight day reunion with informal gatherings and an upcoming formal observance of the anniversary. The rivalry faded as veterans enjoyed music and reminiscences at tents near the battlefield.
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