Flood Strains Fairbanks As Alaska City Battles Rising Waters
Flood waters rise an inch an hour flooding three quarters of Fairbanks from inches to feet deep. Many residents evacuate homes to hotels and dry areas as Red Cross says ready but no outside aid needed. Water from Tanana and Chena rivers threatens further damage with worst flood since 1911.
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Insurgent Factions Clash in Madrid University City
Madrid May 14. Heavy fire exchanged tonight by two insurgent sections besieged in University City. General Jose Miani, defender of Madrid, reported an apparent revolt within the insurgent ranks and said fighting between rival rebel groups continued.
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Offer of Peace Rejected by Movie Crafts in Hollywood Strike
Hollywood May 14 Leaders of the Federated Motion Picture crafts rejected a verbal peace proposal from film producers and declared every actor who passes studio picket lines will be a strike breaker. The PMPC evolution committee said the producers offer was a maneuver to split union ranks and did not guarantee union shop rights as the Screen Actors Guild sought.
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British probing case of Hunter off Spain coast
Gibraltar May 24 A British inquiry probes how the destroyer Hunter was fatally damaged by a mine or explosion off Spain's southern coast near Almeria. At least eight sailors killed and fourteen injured as British, Spanish and Soviet bloc officials push blame onto the other side while investigations continue.
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Today and Tomorrow by Walter Lippmann on Compromise
Walter Lippmann argues there is little need for compromise over packing the Supreme Court. He contends the president cannot pass such a bill, the court has broadened federal powers, and constitutional amendments may be unnecessary except for questions on retirement age and property regulation. He condemns a two judge addition as a sham compromise.
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Steel workers win big strike sparks auto industry tensions
Steel Workers victory ends key walkouts affecting 27,000 Jones & Laughlin employees and 6,000 Pittsburgh Steel workers. UAW efforts target auto plants including General Motors seeking closed shop terms. Ford cards push labor stance while Fisher body plant Cleveland and Jamesville plant talks ease. A 25,000 railroad workers panic threat eases after mediation. Funeral set Saturday for George Sherman killed in a Stevensville logging accident.
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World News Digest: court bill clash and labor turmoil
Reports show a U S president near a compromise on a court bill while strikes affect metal and factory workers. In Britain and Poland, unrest and court actions shape ongoing upheaval as labor and political forces collide across cities.
Eckener views Dirigible wreck and inquiry to press causes
May 14 report from Lakeluirst describes Count Eckener and a German committee inspecting the Hindenburg crash site under overcast skies. He surveyed debris and flames at the landing field while withholding any explanation of the disaster after a two week grim scene. Dr Hana Nieckhoff arrives in Washington to succeed Dr Wang Luther as ambassador to the United States.
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United States
Just a Minute with Irvin 8 core
Santa Monica Calif May 14 Weeks ago in Florida a staged battle between 120 king snakes and 410 rattlers ended in fraternizing instead of fighting The promoter Renamed the show brotherly love A cautionary tale echoes an old friend who used to run flying stunts with local groups only to vanish with the receipts The anecdote closes with a church delay joke referencing Des Moines and an 18 month wait.
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Violence Flares Across Polish Border Towns After Riots
Polish police stepped up measures across Poland after violent anti-Semitic riots near Brześć the Brest-Litovsk yesterday. Rioters attacked Jewish shops causing extensive damage and injuries. 53 Jews hurt with three in critical condition. Loot recovered and authorities warned of possible further violence.
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Honest John Burka Dies After Pulmonary Congestion Surgery
Tochester Minn May 14 AP Honest John Burka 78 longtime public servant and former United States treasurer died today after a hospital operation to relieve pulmonary congestion. Burka held roles as North Dakota governor and years on the North Dakota Supreme Court bench. He earned national prominence in a storied career.
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Railway purchases of materials reach new high in first quarter
The Railway Age reports first quarter purchases of railway materials and equipment reached the highest level since 1930, more than doubling 1926 and about tripling 1946. Total purchases totaled 253,117,000. In Montana, Senator Murray said Roosevelt approved a supplemental budget of 40,000 for improving and extending elementary school buildings in Glacier County Public School District No. 9.
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Roosevelt rejects compromise in court reorganization fight
President Roosevelt orders no compromise as he pushes to reorganize the Supreme Court. Senator Robinson notes a close Senate vote with no forecast for delay. The bill calls for six additional justices, age 70 limit, with potential compromise on pay. Administration aides hint at a future message on power authorities and TVA-like regional bodies.
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Bessey named acting Montana planning board consultant
Portland May 14 The Northwest Regional Planning Board aide Bessey named acting consultant to Montana State Planning board by National Resources Committee on a temporary basis to fill vacancy from L A Campbell resignation. New York May 14 The National Resources Board will make permanent appointment first March to complete the Montana post. Floyd Kennett field arrival ends 24 hour flight by Dirk Met rH and Jack Lauricie after crossing Atlantic in monoplane amid rain and low clouds. Salt Lake City May 14 The Young Women's Christian Association says it is an important factor in preserving peace as Emma P Hirth of New York addresses the Intermountain regional conference.
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New York
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Farm Bill Framing in Washington
In Washington on May 14 President Roosevelt signaled a lean approach to farm tenancy aid aiming for a skeleton bill. The American Farm Bureau Federation drafted an agricultural adjustment act proposing 89 to 90 percent parity payments and a penalty tax for overproduction, while broader talks formed around central production and price guarantees.
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Edward A. O'Neal
Farm Bureau
TVA Wins Go Ahead for Power Program in South
Covington Kentucky May 14 The Sixth U S Circuit Court of Appeals gave a go ahead signal for continuance of the federal governments vast electric power program in all southern states The court dissolved a temporary injunction and sent the case back for a hearing to determine the constitutionality of the TVA act It held the injunction was against public interest Harvard professor emeritus Charles Homer Haskins 67 died in Cambridge Massachusetts
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Waiting World Hears What Rank Wallis Is To Enjoy
London May 14 The Duke of Windsor is reported as the fourth ranking gentleman in England and the marriage to Wallis Warfield would place her as the eighth lady of the realm. If confirmed she would possibly be addressed as Her Royal Highness though cabinet views differ. The line of royal precedence would place her after the queen and other senior royals.
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