Two Mexicans Claim Election in Mexico City
Mexico’s political scene stays unsettled as rival groups claim congressional seats and two leaders claim the presidency as Lazaro Cardenas’ term nears its end. Almazan's faction asserts a Sept 1 congress and a Dec 1 presidential oath, while Camacho’s backers claim a 5 to 1 national majority. Police guarded Almazan HQ after a near miss attack by soldiers.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Congress
Lazaro Cardenas
Juan Andrew Almazan
United States of Mexico
Juan Andreu Almazan
Party of the Mexican Revolution
Manuel Avila Camacho
Almazan
Campagni
Oil Explosion Sparks $8,000 Fire in Reno
An explosion at an oil pump house in Reno caused two adjacent tanks to burst and a fire estimated at $8,000. Flaming oil flowed yards away along Shaffer Run to the Allegheny River, scorching trees and gardens. Operator Bert Stevens was absent. no injuries. Fire crews from Rocky Grove and Reno contained the blaze in an hour.
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Franklin
Reno
Shaffer Run
Allegheny River
Bert Stevens
Rocky Grove
AMCO Warehouse Employes Strike
Philadelphia July 12 deliveries to American Stores Company outlets were tied up as more than 1,000 AMCO warehouse employees walked out. Business agent Frank Keane of the Warehousemen's Union AFL said the strike followed a contract negotiation dispute. Edward Flannigan, company vice president, declined comment.
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Philadelphia
American Stores Company
Frank Keane
Wendell Willkie an able man day's oldest Democrat
John Murphy, 76, Pittsburgh's oldest active Democrat, prepares for his 12th Democratic National Convention. He predicts a good president for four years and says Wendell Willkie, though Republican candidate, is an able man.
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Pittsburgh
John Murphy
Roosevelt
Murphy
Wendell Willkie
Havana Conference Debates Protecting Western Hemisphere
The Pan American conference opening in Havana faces proposals to safeguard European possessions in the Americas from German influence as France’s shift toward authoritarian rule heightens concern. Secretary Hull notes German intimidation tactics and urges a strictly American response with possible support for a mandate or protection over colonies during the war.
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Washington
France
Germany
Havana
Western Hemisphere
Hull
Brazil
A. A. Berle
Fee PA
Roosevelt proposes 6000 tanks and huge battleships in new aid plan
Washington reports a $4.95 billion preparedness program aiming to double tank numbers to about 6,000. Plans call for a 1.2 million strong army within months, with a volunteer boost to 280,000 regulars by August 30 and compulsory service under Burke-Wadsworth being considered. General Marshall urges conscription to expand armed forces.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Germany
Europe
Signa
War Department
National Guard
George C. Marshall
Police Clues Tie Kidnapper to Groverty Trio
Police and sheriff hunt a suspected Groverty reform school escapee after a youth knocked out Homer City Chief A. I. Campbell, took his gun, forced Lewie Dudash a mine machinist to drive to a nearby spot and flee. Three suspects: William Grabasky 18 Shar on, John Lantry 17 Johnstown, William Peterson 18 Butler.
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Homer
A. I. Campbell
Coral
Lewie Dudash
Spangler
George Junior Republic Reformatory
Groverty
William Grabasky
Sharon
John Lantry
Johnstown
William Peterson
Butler
Garbasky
Lantry
Beause
J. Clair Irvin
Grabasky
George
Men At Aluminum Co May Strike In Pittsburgh
Conferees in wage talks between Aluminum Company of America and CIO aluminum workers unions emerged from a four hour session with no comment and said discussions would resume. The company opposes the union demand for a general wage increase.
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Pittsburgh
Aluminum Company of America
CIO Aluminum Workers
Senator Norrie Seeks Speeches in Roosevelt Campaign
Senator Norrie an Independent from Nebraska, age 78 yesterday, plans to participate in the upcoming presidential race. He expects Roosevelt to secure the Democratic nomination and says he will deliver a few speeches, mainly in the Middle West. Diamonds advertised at 50 cents a week with small down payments from Widdowson's.
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Washington
Norrie
Roosevelt
Norrig
Middle West
Delegates Move Toward Democratic National Convention
Democratic National Committee delegates arrive in Chicago amid speculation on Roosevelt Garner and Farley candidacies. Wright Morrow urged to place Garner’s name. Senator Glass hints at nominating Farley if feasible. Wheeler supporters push for Roosevelt’s absence, with speeches and roll-call strategies shaping the convention agenda.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Garner
Wright Morrow
Farley
Washington
Senator Glass
Virginia
Glass
Wheeler
Montana
Executives Club
National Committee
Democratic
Plane crash near Somerset kills Army pilot in fog
A twin motor Army bomber crashed atop Laurel Mountain in the Alleghenies killing Lieutenant N R Dick of Wright Field Ohio after he failed to pull his parachute. The craft en route from Mitchel Field New York to Wright Field exploded in a clearing. Witnesses cited engine trouble at about 500 feet as fog and winds challenged aviators. Dick was a Kelly Field Texas graduate and son of former Tulsa city attorney M J Dick.
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Somerset
Allegheny Mountains
Laurel Mountain
Allegheny Range
Lieut
N. R. Dick
Wright Field
Dayton
Pittsburgh
Mitchel Field
N. Y
Kelly Field
Tex
Midon J. Dick
Tulsa
Oklo
Alleghenies
Uniontown
Summerset
TWA
Sun Rover
Nellie Granger
Meyer C. Ellenstein
Newark
N. J
Famine May Force Britain to Surrender
The article warns that famine could compel Britain to surrender if food imports are cut. It cites England's reliance on imports for bread, meat, dairy, and produce, and notes German occupation of Europe lengthens shipping routes amid U-boat threats. Prime Minister Hudson urges increased food production next year to avert hunger. Former PM Lloyd George stresses urgency, recalling WWI hardships and submarine dangers.
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Erie
England
Britain
Holland
Denmark
Hudson
Commons
Napoleon
Lloyd George
L. G
John Bull
English Channel
North Sea
London
Berlin
Local man charged with fraud tied to Better Meats venture
John S. Ginter of Altoona faces charges of obtaining money by false pretenses fraudulent conversion and misapplication of funds in an information filed by Charles Stoll before Justice Walter H. Jackson. Stoll says Ginter, a WPA official, received 1250 on January 8 to invest in Better Meats Incorporated and withholds the money. Ginter bonded 2500 for a Monday preliminary hearing. police arrested him in Altoona. A charter to the firm reportedly exists but is not recorded. Rummage Sale tomorrow Woolworth Building 715 Philadelphia Street.
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John S. Ginter
Altoona
Justice of the Peace
Walter H. Jackson
Charles Stoll
School Street
Ginter
WPA
Stoll
Better Meats, Incorporated
L. E. Miller
Indiana
Miller
Mr. Ginter
Attoony
Willkie Promises Better Chuck Wagon Range in 1936
Wendell Willkie, guest of Colorado Springs Community Cowhands, predicts a brighter future as he jokes that next January “The Chuck is going to be better and the range greener.” He presses civil liberties themes against New Deal policies and praises the crowd at an open-air dinner before Denver events.
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William B. Ardery
Colorado Springs
Colo
Wendell L. Willkie
Denver
Colorado Republican State Committee
Willkie
New Deal
Rankin
D-Miss
Linner
Ralph Carr
Roosevelt
C. Wayland Brooks
Senate
Brooks
America
Mlinvis
Lincoln
Indiana
Summer School For Jr. High Musicians Opens Soon
A summer music program for Junior High School musicians runs six weeks starting Monday July 15 at 10 am in the Horace Mann building. Directed by Robert Litzinger from the Indiana High School staff, the program offers daily morning band and orchestra classes with no charge for alw legians and urges students to bring their instruments.
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Horace Mann
Robert Litzinger
Indiana High School
Alw
Will the President Attend Democratic Convention
In Chicago July 12 an ongoing question among early delegates is whether the President will attend the Democratic National Convention. The national committee reserved the Presidential suite at Congress Hotel, five officials note, fueling speculation. Eight Secret Service agents arrived with no word on occupancy. Roosevelt stayed there in 1932 when accepting the nomination.
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Chicago
Congress Hotel
National Committee
Secret Service
Roosevelt
Marshal Petain Now In Charge Of Beaten France
Petain, 84, assumed combined powers of president and premier under a Constitutional Act, marking the fall of the Third Republic. He will oversee a transition to a new constitution via referendum, with the old Parliament dissolved and de facto governance centered in Vichy. The extent of authority over occupied Alsace Lor raine remains uncertain, and the capital shift to Versailles signals a broader civil control.
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Vichy
France
Henri Philippe Petgin
Verdun
Albert Lebrun
Petain
Napoleon III
Senate
Chambers of Deputies
Germany
Versailles
Marshal Petain
King George Escapes Injury Amid War Air Attacks
July 12 London report says King George VI narrowly escaped death when a southern England bombing raid hit moments after he left an inspection tour. British air forces rain heavy strikes on Germany as raids across Britain continue daily with 23 German planes reported destroyed. Churchill observed German bombing tactics close up, taking shelter during a southeast coast defense tour as raids intensified.
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H. A.F
British Isles
Europe
George VI
England
Germany
Air Ministry
Istés
Gare
Britain
Winston Churchill
Inet
Churchill
Gar's Man
Germany reports massive English shipping losses in war update
Berlin official report claims 4,328,213 tons of enemy shipping sunk by submarines and surface vessels since the war began, with over 300 ships damaged by air action. The daily communiqué asserts total British tonnage losses exceed all wartime total for the Allies in World War I, and cites breakdowns by torpedoed ships, surface craft, and air force blows.
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Berlin
High Command
Great Britain
Germany
Dacler
Sina
Eagland
Channel
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Jewel Elgin
Chas. Stoll
John Ginter
Better Meats, Inc
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