Spain Friction Mounts as Riots Threaten Italian Towns
Roosevelt pledges aid to liberal candidates as Barcelona threatens reprisals against Italian raids. France and Britain urge restraint while dispatching a neutral mission to Spain. A major battle shapes the Teruel to Valencia corridor with Franco forces seeking control amid air power dominance.
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Paris
Franco
Balearic
Mallorca
London
Barcelona
Spain
Teruel
Mediterranean
Valencia
Thomasville Cafe Operator Shot To Death
Greek cafe operator Gus F. Komiavitis, 53, was shot dead early today in Thomasville amid a week of crimes. Investigators pursue leads as locals react to the mysterious killing.
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Thomasville
Gus F. Komiavitis
Car Hop Crime Casts Shadow Over Salem Street
Rominville was found dead in the City lunch room on Salem street with a bullet wound to the face after a 4:30 a.m. attack. Policeman Charlie Barnes noted a lightly ajar door and a latched screen door. Joshua Black, a Negro, was arrested for investigation amid reports of multiple robberies and break-ins. Coroner J. R. Terry labeled the case murder as investigators traced the crime to an assailant firing from the back door. Komiavitis’s $184 wallet and three to four hundred dollars reportedly vanished. the body moved to a Lexington funeral home pending further inquest.
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Komiavits
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Kominville
Italy warns France over bombing threats in war tense
June 25 Rome reports Italy’s fascist air force warned it will wipe Spanish government cities off the map if Barcelona bombed Italian cities. The note comes as Franco aligned forces clash in the civil war backdrop.
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Associated Press
Barcelona
Italy
London
Parise
Lovals
Paris
France
Louis Schmeling talks after hospital visit and Baer contract plans
Negotiations for a third Louis Schmeling fight surface as Schmeling’s agent says plans proceed after a hospital visit. Promoter Mike Jacobs aims to sign Max Baer to a three year exclusive deal in Long Branch New Jersey as prelude to a Baer Louis title bout this September.
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Max Schmeling
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California
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Baer
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Japs' Friends Attacked Anew
In Shanghai on June 25, Chinese residents linked to pro Japanese factions faced new attacks. Police took special steps after seven Chinese victims were shot within 24 hours, including Koo Shing Yi, banker and Rice Dealers Guild chair. A Chinese lawyer tied to the Japanese provisional government was killed and five others wounded.
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International Settlement Police
Koo Shing-Yi
Shanghai Rice Dealers Guild
Schmeling Recovering After Louis Bout Back Injury
Max Schmeling shows progress in recovery from the back injury suffered in the Joe Louis bout. Poly clinic hospital will issue no more official bulletins, announced by Superintendent A. A. Jaller today.
Harry Manning Hurt In Cracking Plane Crash Near Mineola
Captain Harry Manning famed for sea rescues and Earhart navigator was injured in a private plane crash near Roosevelt Field. Doctors at Nassau hospital reported a skull fracture and jaw and leg injuries with severe chest trauma. He showed a fair night and remained in guarded condition.
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Harry Manning
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Hughes Plans Experimental And Good Will Flight
Howard Hughes announces a leisurely good will and experimental flight across the Atlantic toward possibly circumnavigating the globe. The mission aims to aid the 1939 New York fair and test new navigation devices with takeoff from Los Angeles toward Floyd Bennett Field within two weeks.
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Atntic
Howard Hughes
Floyd Fennett Field
New York
Stocks Still Sweep Upward In Sixth straight Gain
New York state stock market rose for the sixth day in a row, adding about 5 billion dollars to listed shares. Led by U S Steel, industrials jumped as a new wage-standards issue caused mixed reactions. trading reached around a million shares in two hours while ticker tape lagged floor activity. The fireside chat sparked debate on impact though most believed no clear bear signal emerged.
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New York
U. S. Steel
Two New Firms Open At Belmont
Henry A. Lineberger announced the organization of two new Belmont firms. The Belmont Throwing Corporation is a 20000 dollar entity that will erect a 40000 dollar building and employ 100 people. The Belmont Box Company is a 350900 dollar corporation already manufacturing boxes for hosiery.
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Henry A. Lineberger
Knit Products Corporation
Belmont Throwing Corporation
Belmont Boa Company
Lineberger
Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Ousted by Court
Nebraska Supreme Court ousted Lt. Gov. Walter H. Jurgensen for embezzlement as his March 7 sentence of two to five years stands. He admitted taking 549 dollars from Chester C. Kaderli, a Potter railroad agent, over a stock transaction and contended his office was not vacant until appeal resolution. Jurgensen, a Democrat, filed for renomination only yesterday.
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Neb
Nebraska Supreme Court
Walter H. Jurgensen
Jurgensen
Chester C. Kaderli
Potter
Supreme Court
Massie wife slapped by Japanese sentry in Chinese port
The U S Consul at Tsingtao reports that a Japanese sentry struck Mrs. Massie, wife of Lieut. Thomas H. Massie, when she failed to respond in Japanese. Officials say the United States will not concede Japan's denial of extra territorial privileges in Chinese occupied territories.
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State Department
United States
Japan
Hull
Japa
Tragic Olympian Train Crash Near Ingomar Mont
A westbound Olympian passenger train collided head on with an eastbound CCC train near Ingomar Montana killing one youth and injuring four trainmen and nine passengers. Robert Eckert CCC car worker was killed in the second Olympian accident in a week. A prior crash through a weakened bridge killed about 47 people.
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Carroll Seeks Change Of Venue In Dr. Littlefield Murder Trial
South Paris Maine June 25 former deputy sheriff Francis M Carroll 43 seeking a change of venue for his murder indictment against Dr James G Littlefield. Lawyer Clyde R Chapman and Edward J Beauchamp argued a fair trial in Oxford County would be impossible. Carroll may request a July 12 trial date extension. Dwyer the 18 year old confessed slayings with Carrolls daughter and wife are referenced as context for the case. Mrs Carroll voiced support for her husband amid the high profile proceedings.
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Francis M. Carroll
James G. Littlefield
Paul N. Dwyer
Clyde R. Chapman
Edward J. Beauchamp
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Oxford County
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Carrol
Barbara
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Lidia
Cumberland County
Maine
Peter McDonald
Rumford
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N. J
Ruby Carroll
Congress Divides On Roosevelt Political Path
Congress splits over President Roosevelts plan to influence primaries in his nationwide address. Senators Burke Papper Shipstead weigh ethics and risks of executive intervention versus party unity and local voting for principle amid national politics.
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Germany U S Discuss Spies Indictments Stir Tension
Secretary Hull said Ambassador Hugh Wilson discussed with German officials the New York indictments of German spies. Officials noted the Reich government was irritated by naming high intelligence and air ministry officers in the case. The US indicted Erich Pfeiffer Udo von Bonin and Hermann Menzel.
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Hull
Hugh Wilson
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Wilson
Reich
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Lamar Hardy
Erich Pfeiffer
Secret Service
Udo von Bonin
Air Ministry
Hermann Menzel
Romanian government prosecutes Codreanu followers in crackdown
In Bucharest on June 25 the Romanian government continues its drive to stamp out Codreanu’s outlawed fascist Iron Guard, prosecuting 18 followers. Twenty were to face trial, but ringleaders Price Alexander Cantacuzino and Professor Gregori Kristesku fled and were reported in Germany.
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Rumania
Corneliu Zelea Codreanu
Iron Guard
Codreanu
Price Alexander Cantacuzino
Gregori Kristesku
Germany
City restricts sale of beer and wine after 10:30 P M
City ordinance bans ale and beer sales after 10 44 PM with penalties for violations. First offense carries ten dollars fine, second twenty five dollars, third offense may trigger license revocation. Provisions apply to Jefferson area per local officials.
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Jefferson
Navy Department Gets PWA Money
The Public Works Administration allotted 27.88 million dollars to the Navy Department for shipyard improvements as part of a total 49.52 million dollars allocated to five agencies. The day’s distribution brought federal aid totals to 2,042 allotments with an estimated project cost of about 499.06 million dollars.
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Public Works Administration
Navy Department
PWA
United States
Arthur Morris Recaptured In Henderson After Jail Escape
Arthur Morris a Black man serving 50 to 80 years for burglaries in Durham was recaptured in Henderson and taken to central prison Raleigh He had escaped from the Perquimans County prison camp June 10.
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Henderson
Durham
Central Prison
Raleigh
Perquimans County
Roosevelt Says He Will Intervene In Democratic Primaries
President Roosevelt in his twelfth fireside chat asserts the right to intervene in Democratic primaries when a clear liberal versus conservative choice arises. He states his duty is to speak on principles of the 1936 platform and to influence nominations aligned with those policies.
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Eratic
Dia
White House
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Copperheads
Lincoln
McCormick Missing on Sandia Peak Ledge Cling Found Elsewhere
Rescue efforts intensified for Johnson Medill McCormick after his missing during a Sandia Mountain ascent. Authorities reported the body of 20 year old Richard Whitmey found at the cliff base as teams plan to rappel the summit with veteran climbers from Colorado. McCormick's mother Ruth McCormick Simms remained at the search HQ hoping for a safe return.
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Johs Medill McCormick
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Richard Whitmey
Try
Colorado Springs
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Sandia Peak
Mra
Ruth Maria McCormick Simms
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