Crickets Halt in Bizzare Sheridan Roundup
May 27 Sheridan Wyoming reports a chaotic cricket invasion as swarms march toward the city from Ranchester and Parkman. Entomologists note the sudden insect flood, relief crews spray with poison, and fence lines are strengthened to keep crickets from crossing toward town and the railroad tracks.
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Areliar
Parkman
Baughester
Touighs
Wich Bureau of
Ento- Malosy
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Shovedav
Young extortionist sentenced to 10 years
Stanley Thomas Jasos a 2 year old Newark youth pleaded guilty to mailing extortion letters to the father of missing 12 year old Peter Levine of New Rochelle N Y He was sentenced to 10 years in prison The U S attorney said the investigation showed he had no connection with the boy's disappearance A separate report from Spokane Wash notes Idaho's first forest fire near Kingston in the Coeur d Alene national forest.
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Newark
Guily
Peter Levine
New Nochelle
N.Y
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Spokane
Wasi
Idaho
Kingston
Coeur d'Alene National Forest
Jersey City Riot Erupts As Congressman OConnell Is Seized
Representative Jerry OConnell visiting Jersey City was escorted away by police after a clash with a crowd outside Pershing Field. The incident followed his plan to speak without a permit, drawing 14 000 to 15 000 onlookers. Police reported no injuries, while OConnell claimed he was not struck.
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O'Connell
Fershingfield
Wheeler Won’t Probe Radio Industry
Chairman Wheeler told the senate that the Interstate Commerce Committee would not authorize an investigation of broadcasting if any lobbyists for major networks objected. He said he was informed that lobbyists for National Broadcasting Company and other chains would not oppose an inquiry if he did not lead the probe.
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Washington
Wheeler
Interstate Commerce
Senate Today
National Broadcasting Company
Re-election Motive Dominates Labor Legislation Debate
Walter Lippmann argues Congress uses labor bills to influence elections with two contrasting wage and hours proposals. Senate bill favors industry-specific gradual rules, while the House pushes an automatic nationwide minimum wage with loose exceptions. The piece frames Democratic strategy ahead of primaries and November battles.
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Congress
Publc
Iowa
Senate
Aow
Dells
Torthern Democrats
Maried in Auld Erin Secret Faves of Harald Te Tekes
Obscure wedding notice mentions Martigd and Imerior Harald Te Tekes. a mysterious couple in Tralend planned a quiet ceremony with friends and family. The text hints at departures from Washington and Iowa venues, with references to Mess Iowa and Cudahy 28.
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Tralend
Imerior Harald
Iowa
Dahon Cudahy
Western Montana Rivers Near Flood as Snowmelt Hits
Flood warnings rise as Montana rivers surge from rapid snowmelt. The Kootenai and its tributaries breach banks in Libby and surrounding districts, damaging bridges and roads while county crews patrol to keep traffic open. A family on a small island near the Keatenat river was rescued as waters submerged farmlands across the valley. More than 2000 acres of cropland under water in the Keatenat valley and dike districts threaten seasonal crops. Major Lenhart predicts the crest will shift again within 48 hours due to continued warm weather.
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Bleh
Mt Revford
Ters
Libby
Kootenai
Ingliw
Lincal County
Mammonda
Ray Frost
Fmity
En We
Keatenar River
Bonnera Percy Idaho
Trofs
Keatenat Valley
District 7
Frank Lenhart
Murray Urges Faster Flood Control Survey for Montana
Senator Murray asked President Roosevelt to accelerate an army survey of a flood control and irrigation project on the Big Hart river in eastern Montana. He cited a serious water shortage and said the survey was to be conducted this summer after a White House visit.
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Washington
Murray
Mont
Roosevelt
Big Hart River
Montana
White House
German Press Calls for Peace Amid Warlike Rhetoric
Berlin reports a shift in German tone as official circles claim Reichsfhrer Hitler will maintain peace despite provocations from Czechoslovakia and border tensions. An Austrian German farmer reportedly detained by Czech troops over identity papers marks a rare incident, while Sudeten German students are postponed from June 2 near the border to October to curb potential trouble.
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Berlin
Czechoslovakia
Adolf Pffler
Kuplice
Kaplitz
Noth
Lang
Augsburg
Ar Wags
KISO
Ak Vsti Czechoslovekia
Akron General Strike Averted After Picket Riots
Akron May 27 A normal picket line was allowed at Goodyear Tree Rubber Co after a labor board mediated truce. A two mile plant faced police regulation with 80 injured in rioting, one serious, as workers and officials planned peace talks tomorrow. A city-wide transport strike threat by CIO-AT union members was postponed.
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Goodyear Tree Rubber Co
National Labor Relations Board
Fld
James P Miller
Frepion- Wo Tirerter
von Tersiken
Company
Tity
CSO United Rubbe
Miller
Cio-At. of L
Murder conviction upheld in three girl slayings near Inglewood
The Supreme Court today affirmed Albert Dyer's murder conviction for the slaying of three girls in a canyon near Inglewood on June 25, as reported from San Francisco. In Mojave, California, Allen Wickner Kancrel, 63, former president of the American College of Surgery, was killed when an automobile overturned.
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The
Supreme Cour
Albert Dyer
Inglewood
Ranavel
Mojave
Calif
Allen Wickner Kancrel
Pasadena
Pinsieain
Surgeane
Quins Reach Age of Four May Be Sheltered Hereafter
Callander Ontario May unknown 1936 The Dionne quintuplets near four years old tomorrow face renewed guardianship questions about shielding them from public attention. Officials consider a quieter birthday with fewer international broadcasts as they weigh growing up out of the spotlight.
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Callander
Ont
Pras
Fite
Roosevelt Lets It Go By Tax Bill Veto Sparks Hope and Critique
President Roosevelt signed the new tax bill into law without his signature, calling attention to two defects he cited. He argued the plan fails to distribute government costs fairly and would tax capital gains similarly to personal wealth increases. He spoke from Arthurdale W Virginia to Akron high school graduates, noting the bill’s undesirable features while signaling possible broader reform.
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Hyde Park
Upi
Rey
Arthurdale
W. Vo
John Maso
Tanks Lead Chinese Into Fresh Battle In Central China
Chinese counteroffensive drives into central China near Kaifeng and Lanfeng as tanks lead a fresh clash. Both sides claim gains and heavy losses along the Jamehall railroad, with Chinese retaking Lantang and defending Kaifeng amid reports of up to 2,000 Japanese killed and widespread combat near Hankow.
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China
Shanshai
Saturda 'Ap
Wellingalan
Jamehal
Lilnieng
Kaifeng
Kewirek
Lanfeng Jaffanese
Lanfeng
Lantang
Hankow
Two Butte Mines to Be Closed Temporarily
The Anaconda Copper Mining Company announced that two Butte mines, Mountain Can and Belmont, employing about 1,000 men, will suspend operations through Saturday while zinc lumber phosphate work continues and development in non-operating mines proceeds to keep as many workers employed as possible. Directors of Anaconda Copper failed to act on a common dividend, after a 25 cent dividend paid March 28 and prior quarters of 60 cents. Greene Cananea Copper Company declared a regular quarterly dividend of 78 cents payable June 13 to record holders June 6.
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Hatte
Aniconda Gopter Mining Company
Tha Mines
Mountain Can
Belmont
Montana
New York
Anaranda Copper Mining Company
Greene Cananea Copper Company
Ah Mealein
Caiis
Chicago Police 60 For Thugs In Slayings Probe
Chicago police arrested 14 men as detectives hunt for a killer tied to five similar slayings of women. Mrs Florence Johnson, 34, was beaten to death with a brick in her Sun parlor as she slept. A suspect, 18, identified as Robert Nixon, was captured near the scene with blood on his hand and jacket. The coroner has not ruled on rape.
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Chicago
Florence Johnson
Rebel Leader Cedillo Shot Down In Mexican Air Raid
Federal aviators forced down a rebel plane carrying General Saturnino Cedillo near Extanuel, northwest of San Luis Potosi. Cedillo and five followers fled into brush after the forced landing, with reports of capture unconfirmed.
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Mexico
Saturnino Cedillo
Cedilla
Extanuel
Here
Cedillo
San Luis Potost
Nine Iowa People Fall Into Cistern
Newton Iowa May 27 a wooden cistern platform collapsed sending nine people into five feet of water while feeding birds on the Arthur Swihart farm. Dos Swihart aged 12 helped free the group by pulling a ladder to the edge.
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Arthur Swihart
Birde
Dos Swihart
New York Jurors Acquit Carroll In Killing Case
In New York on May 27 a jury acquitted 16-year-old Donald Carroll of murdering his 18-year-old sweetheart Charlotte Matthiesen. The verdict was not guilty by reason of insanity. The judge ordered a sanity hearing to assess his current status.
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New York
Charlotte Maithrogen
Sac
Carroll
Donald Catroll
Charlotte Matthiesen
Thomas Downs
Young Carroll
Jackson Heights
Downs
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