Relief program eyed for drought regions in West
Undersecretary M I Wilson outlined a relief plan using all agriculture department and WPA resources for drought devastated western areas. He heads an informal committee to study the drought and said relief depends on Congress funding. He cited Montana as the worst, with estimates of 30 000 eastern Montana farms needing aid as seed and crops fail.
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M. I. Wilson
Drouth
Wilann
Wallace
Kald Wilson
Congress
Montana State Collef
Bozeman
Wilson
Montana
Funeral rites for Rockefeller held at Pocantico Hills
The body of John J. Rockefeller Sr. left New York for Cleveland for burial after funeral services at his Pocantico Hills estate. A large Rockefeller family retinue attended, with organist Archer Gibson and hymns by Dorothea Flexer. Rev Lester Bent offered prayers and Dr Harry Fosdick spoke briefly.
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Tarrytown
John J. Rockefeller, Sr
Ny Kingdom
Cleveland
Wratworth
Rockefellers
Gleveland
Pocantlea Hills
Union Church
Mia Dorothea Flexer
Riverside Church
New York
Rockefeller
Harry Miiniset Fosdick
Riversida Church
Rockefellers and the Limits of Wealth in America
Walter Lippmann argues that Rockefeller wealth arose in a unique U S era and problems of modern democracy. He notes the Rockefeller family used philanthropy to fund higher education and research without corrupt intent, earning admiration for conscientious use of vast wealth. The piece contemplates a future where no one can accumulate such fortune and questions democratic control.
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Mr. Rockefeller
America
Rockefelter
Rockefellers
Bernard Shaw
Raging Cruisers At Pont In Missouri Race
Missouri City, Mo May 26 The four storm battered cabin cruisers tied up in the same order as this morning from Glasgow Mo in the St Louis Fort Benton Mont river race The Glasgow Fort Peck cruiser led elapsed time at 92 hours 2 minutes City of Maine was first in arrival at 42 hours 6 minutes Port Benton and Great Falls finished third and fourth with 32 hours 32 minutes and 32 hours 38 minutes Heavy rain and wind slowed speeds to about 16 miles an hour tomorrow they depart at 6 am aiming for George City at 9 am
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St. Louie-Fort Benton
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Missouri
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Arerive
Glasgow-Fort Peck
Port Benton
Great Falls
Boata
Keorge City
World News In Ist Domestic Strike Sparks City Turmoil
Disrupted labor actions ripple through Youngstown Canton and Detroit as 80 000 workers face strikes and protests. Industry and union leaders clash over pay and relief programs while foreign warfront reports contrast with domestic unrest and a royal wedding note. Public workers threaten a one day walkout affecting city projects and relief funding plans.
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New York
City Projects Council
WSP
French Airplane Forced Down by Spanish Rebels Near Bilbao
Two French transport crew injured in a raid as seven insurgent warplanes attacked near Bilbao. Jean Gally, veteran pilot, and a Spanish passenger sustained head wounds and were rushed to Basque capital for treatment. The transport aircraft was heavily damaged and the Basque government postponed executions of three German aviators captured with insurgents. Anarchist revolt reports from Heugca province describe extremists proclaiming a free republic at Harbastro.
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Bilbao
Spain
Jean Gally
Biarritz
Threescape
Antena Las Ronga
Court Drop for Dean Wrozemann Case Cited in Medical Charge
A district court dismissal ends the case against Dr Dean Wrozemann over the death of 7 year old Keith Bright During the proceedings the defense argued no original felubeliction existed under the law The State Supreme Court may review The exchange closes for Memorial Day weekend with New York markets halt May 29 and 31
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Mateo Benjlmin
FE. Berg
Gm Moe Han Af
Ortompneh
State Board of Medical
Higher Council
Jin Rief
New York
AFL Moves to War on Lewis Rebels in Auto Industry
The American Federation of Labor executive council today authorized a campaign against rebel John L. Lewis across waterfront and auto sectors. It plans a new maritime department to counter Lewis movements in shipping centers and authorized a charter for a rival United Automobiles Workers unit at the Chevrolet truck plant in Indianapolis. Observers see lines drawn across craft unions, with broader unions eyeing a unified front.
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American Federation of Labor
John L. Lewis
Wiliam Gree
A.D. of
Maritime Department
Lewis
Arthur Wharton
Machinists’ Union
United Automobile Workers
Chevrolet
Indianapolis
Crafta
Viemove
Loews
Lawis
United Mins Workers
A. F
L.eratnes
Battery Workers of
Phiadelphi
Aluminum Workers
New Kensington
Steve Rance
Georgia
Federation of Labor
Tives
CTO
Big Steel Strike Expands Across Ohio and Nearby States
In Janton Ohio on May 26, workers from AOUD fretking steel plants backed by picket forces protest Republic Steel. Seven units in Canton and adjacent towns shut down as spontaneous strike support grows. Earlier, 30,000 steel workers planned a nationwide walkout backing bargaining contracts with Republic Steel Youngstown Sheet and Tube Inland Steel. Also, John Mufiski of Lewistown was named freshman track captain at the University of Missouri.
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Ohio
AOUD
Republic Steel Corporation
Fiy
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Canton
Youngstown
Pennsylvania
New York
Uilniis
Indiana
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company
Inland Steal Corporation
FROSH
Just a Minute with Irvin 8 Cora
A satirical item from Santa Monica dated May 26 mocks Confucian missionaries in Peiping and their alleged influence on American youth. It ridicules interlopers while championing native American traditions, ending with a patriotic call to resist foreign ideas.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Peiping
United States
Cinaman
Pagana
Banker W A Brown Named State Examiner in Montana
W A Brown a veteran Great Falls banker was appointed state examiner by Governor Meyers Ayers, effective June 3. Kleve to complete term as state examiner. Brown to bring four decades of banking experience to the department, with former associates continuing roles.
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W. A
Ail) Brown
Croat
Falla
Banka
Mey E. Ayers
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Jung
L. Kleve
Welona
Frank H. Johnson
Ayers
Kleve
Herbert Clay
Treleway
First Stat Bank of
Messenger Bay
Executive View Provident
Brown Mecumo
Fred A. Wochner
Great Fally
Montank
Weeler
Sunburst State Bank
Shelby
Montane
Mickey Cochrane Reported Improved After Skull Fracture
New York May 26. Mickey Cochrane, who suffered a fractured skull when struck by a pitched ball in a Tigers Yankees game, was reported slightly improved by doctors at St Elisabeths hospital. He remained in serious condition but the attending three doctors were a little more optimistic tonight.
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New York
Gordon
Mickey) Cochrane
Tigers
St. Elisabeth's Hospital
Detroit Tigers
Entehoy
President Roosevelt Pushes Peace Pact Approvals
Washington May 26. President Roosevelt sent to the Senate for ratification a series of eight instruments aimed at maintaining peace among American republics. He urged approval, noting seven other conventions, treaties and protocols supplement the main accord drafted after the Buenos Aires conference.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Nepublica
Buenos Aires
Yip
Ford Wage War Sparks Detroit Strike Clashes
Detroit May 26. Ford Motor Company workers beat four United Automobile Workers officials on Dearborn plant property while attempting to distribute union leaflets. Fifteen minutes of scuffles followed and 16 unionists, including seven women, were injured. NLRB and county prosecutor probes follow. In California, a similar UAW strike shut the Ford assembly plant in Wiehlemend for a second time in five weeks, with pickets blocking shifts.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Company
United Automobile Workers
Ford
the Nations Labor Relations Board
G. McCrea
Wayne County
NLRG
Wifly Korrelon
Caltforata Wiehimend
Calif
United Automobilia
Henry Ford
Etrika
Ford Assembly
Pontife Receives American Leader at Castel Gandolfo
Pope Mas welcomed former New York Governor Alfred J. Swivley and Mrs. Smith to his summer residence as a symbol of American ties. The Pope spoke privately with Swivley for 30 minutes through translator Bishop Ralph L. Hayes, then presented a gold Empire State Building model and a Good Shepherd medal to the couple and a pearl rosary to Mrs. Smith. He autographed a photograph bearing Latin blessings. Later, a blessing was granted and the Holy Father signed the photo. A separate note: A Pacific coast pulp and paper industry wage deal aims for a 10 cent per hour rise across a 40 hour week, awaiting union ratification.
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Castel
Duke Spokesman Denies Wallis Hair Was Dyed Blue
Frances Monta May 26. Herman L. Rogers spokesman for the Duke of Windsor and Mrs Wallis Warfield denied the Paris coiffour Pierre had been asked to come to Chateau de Candé Monday to dye Wallis hair dark blue. In Paris Pierre insisted the date stood but noted publicity might cause cancellation. Sixteen of forty invited will attend the June 3 marriage. several of the guests hold British government positions. Twenty-two guests containing wedding gifts arrived from England. Tea rooms reserved for wedding gadgets at the chateau Major E. K. Mercells will attend with Lady Alexander Metcalfe and the Duke's best man. the major to some of Winstonqueries.
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Wallia Warfield
England
Chateau
EK. B. Mercells
Alexander Metcalfe
Ome
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