Prohibition Focuses Congress and Hoover Plan
Washington June 7 AP Prohibition remains a key issue as President Hoover calls for a joint congressional committee to unify enforcement. Mellon and Mitchell confer with the new national commission as Congress prepares to shape the administration plan and forms a 7 member panel to draft legislation.
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Unrest Reported in Eastern Turkey Amid Revolt
A Jerusalem dispatch to the Jewish Telegraph Agency says anti Kemalist forces in eastern Turkey are forming a revolt led by Kiazim Karabek Passa. Mustapha Kemal Pasha reportedly left Angora for Constantinople, fueling revolt rumors.
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Democratic deficit put at 557 775 near item
The Democratic National Committee faces 557 775 in outstanding obligations after the failed Alfred E. Smith campaign. A report to House clerk William Tyler Page by treasurer James W. Gerard shows 1 055 298 in contributions since March 1. Republican funds reported a balance of 213 761 as of June 1.
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Passenger John Chehardy Died Aboard Majestic Liner
John Chehardy, a passenger from Independence Louisiana, died suddenly aboard the liner Majestic. The body was disembarked on arrival and will be shipped to the United States on the steamer Aquitania due to sail tomorrow evening.
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Reparations Experts Sign Historic Paris Conference Report
In Paris on June 7 the reparations experts signed the report fixing Germany's payments for 59 years. Owen D. Young's proposed annuities were approved. Delegates, gathering at the George V in a sealed Japanese tea room, completed four months of negotiations and await government ratification.
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MacDonald Names His Cabinet Men
Ramsay MacDonald leads the new British cabinet as premier and first lord of the treasury. The list includes Philip Snowden as chancellor of the exchequer, Arthur Henderson foreign secretary, Sydney Webb dominions secretary, Wedgewood Benn India secretary, J H Thomas lord privy seal, Lord Parmoor lord president, Sir John Shankey lord chancellor, W Adamson Scotland secretary, John R Clynes home secretary, Lord Thomson air secretary, Tom Shawward, George Lansbury public works, A Greenwood health, Margaret Bondfield labor, Noel Buxton agriculture, Sir C Trevelyan education, and William Graham trade president.
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George Lansbury
A. Greenwood
Margaret Bondfield
Noel Buxton
Board of Education
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Board of Trade
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Lieutenant Soucek Sets New Seaplane Altitude Record
Washington June 7 The National Aeronautics Association announced Lieut Apollo Soucek of the Navy established a new world seaplane altitude record after reviewing his barograph data. He exceeded the previous mark of 37 995 feet by 569 feet in the Wright Apache, set two years earlier by Lieut C C Champion.
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Lindberghs Mouette Heads East Along Maine Coast
The Mouette cruiser carrying Col Charles A Lindbergh and wife Anne Morrow sailed east along the Maine coast. They stopped at York harbor for supplies then anchored off Cape Porpoise. Lindbergh declined to say if he would visit North Haven, the home of Mrs Lindbergh’s father Ambassador Dwight W Morrow.
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Sir Esme's Action Draws Much Attention
London reports by June 7 indicate Sir Esme Howard, Britain's ambassador in Washington, renouncing ambassadorial liquor importation privileges has stirred strong, mixed opinions in club and diplomatic circles. The action, not binding on successors, has sparked editorial silence despite extensive newspaper coverage.
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Two Swain County Youths Held As Suspects In Death Of Charlie Davis
In Bryson City on June 7, authorities arrested Flynn Birchfield and Homer Taylor—both youths from Harper’s Ferry—in connection with the murder of Charlie Davis who has been missing since last Friday night. A hat, a bloodstain, and four empty 32-20 rifle shells were found in Swain County near Rhymer’s Ferry leading Sheriff S. R. Patterson to place them in custody. Davis’s body had not been recovered.
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MacDonald cabinet picks five confirmed posts
London reports five appointments in the new labor cabinet led by Ramsay MacDonald. J H Thomas will be lord privy seal and unemployment minister, Arthur Henderson foreign affairs, Phillip Snowden chancellor of the exchequer, John R Clynes home secretary, and George Lansbury first commissioner of public works, with others to be named.
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U S Gunboat Luzon Still Grounded at Shanghai
The U S gunboat Luzon remained aground at the breakwater entrance of the Hwang Pu river near Shanghai. Several attempts to refloat failed and naval officials offered no clear fate for the vessel as danger to its position grew.
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Ripon Hosts Diamond Jubilee Birth of the GOP
Ripon Wisconsin marked the GOPs 75th founding anniversary with a diamond jubilee. Up to 20,000 visitors were expected as the celebration began with arrivals yesterday in Ripon.
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Republican Party
Ruth Out of Yankee Lineup For Months With Weak Heart
The Evening World reports Babe Ruth has an overtaxed weakened heart that will keep him out of the Yankees lineup for at least a month and possibly the season. He suffers lung congestion and must avoid excitement. He cannot drive, attend games, or travel freely while his doctor monitors his condition.
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Confederate Vets March In Review At Charlotte
Under clear skies the Confederate veterans parade through Charlotte with around 200 floats and 28 units. Goodwyn leads as commander in chief G A T Goodwyn of Alabama and Gen R A Sneed of Oklahoma join the march, mostly by automobile due to age and wear. About 2,000 veterans participate as streets are opened early and side streets closed for the event.
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Mining town fires leave hundreds homeless in Manitoba
In Mile 83 and Cranberry Portage Manitoba, a forest blaze destroyed the Mile 83 settlement and a portion of Cranberry Portage, leaving several hundred residents homeless. Fires on three sides of Cranberry Portage were brought under control. Relief tents blankets and a voluntary subscription fund were organized to aid affected families.
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Storm holds up hops of transatlantic planes
Old Orchard Me June 7 The storm along the ocean course for the monoplanes Green Flash and Yellow Bird delaying their planned departure for Europe. Weather adviser Kimball warned gale winds and rain 1200 miles off the coast delaying takeoff for the American and French fliers who hoped to depart tomorrow.
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Armament Reductions Imminent
Washington reports early moves toward naval arms reductions by the United States and Great Britain. Prime minister Ramsay MacDonald may push swift action while President Hoover signals a disarmament path. Stimson cites costs and risks of a naval arms race as the 15 cruiser program proceeds toward a treaty.
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Body of Young School Teacher Found in Canal
The body of Louise J. Douglas, 22, a commercial school teacher, was found in the South canal in Lawrence Mass. Police believe she took her life over unhappiness in a romance with a married man from Gray Missouri. A fragment of a letter to the man was found, urging him to act and not be a coward. She had disappeared after Monday evening classes.
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Raleigh Man Killed in Automobile Wreck
New Bern reports W. R. Eddins of Raleigh was killed instantly when his car left the road and plunged over an embankment about 18 miles from New Bern. T. L. Haskins and three other men were in the vehicle but escaped injury.
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Rome Celebrates Signing of the Lateran Treaty
Rome joy erupted as Premier Mussolini and Cardinal Gasparri exchanged ratifications ending church state tensions. The Vatican doors reopened symbolizing papal independence. a 750 million lire first payment was handed to Cardinal Gasparri from Finance Minister Musconi.
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Renewed Vesuvius Activity Alarms Neighbors at Base
June 7 Naples report details renewed subterranean tremors within Vesuvius crater causing distant shocks and bursts of lava. Lava encircled Trevigno proper with 50 houses destroyed and 125 acres of land, including 90 acres of vineyards. Residents lit tabernacles, worshipped Cain Gennaro, and coralved saints at street corners amid the danger.
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Two Men Die In Asheboro Road Crash Near Three Branches
Three men from Winston-Salem and High Point died in a high speed accident on route 62 near Three Branches west of Asheboro after a Ford roadster went off the road and overturned twice. Only driver J. W. McGhee survived briefly.
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Tully Blair Leads Reid Three Up In Carolinas Semi
At Sedgefield Country Club Greensboro Tully Blair of Greensboro led Ed Reid Jr of Charlotte three up after 18 holes in the Carolinas golf tournament semi finals. The remnant 18 holes will be played this afternoon to decide who meets Johnny Bachman or Erwin Laxon in the final tomorrow.
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Senate moves to end lame duck sessions in Congress
The Warren resolution to abolish lame duck sessions of Congress was adopted by the Senate 64 to 9 and sent to the House. The measure would also shift presidential and vice presidential inaugurations from March 4 to January 1, replacing the old March 4 date.
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House Approves Farm Relief Bill Without Debenture
Washington June 7 The house approved the conference report on the farm relief bill without a record vote. The export debenture plan has been eliminated in the measure.
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