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Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1940

Page

5

Diego Rivera Escapes Gang in Mexico City and Flees

Mexican muralist Diego Rivera described escaping a band of 20 raiders at his studio in Mexico City aided by Paulette Goddard and Irene Bohus. He said the escape followed an assassination attempt on exiled Soviet leader Leon Trotsky. Rivera planned to paint a Pan American friendship mural at the Golden Gate International Exposition in San Francisco.

San Francisco Diego Rivera Mexico City Paulette Goddard Irene Bohus Rivera Golden Gate Miss Tivene Bohus Studi Miss Bohus

Swastikas Found On Rock In Palmerton Borough

Discovery of two 12-foot swastikas inscribed on a rocky outcrop near Blue Mountain drew sensational attention in Palmerton. Authorities said the site is nearly inaccessible from the town side, making the vandalism hard to reach and view.

Palmerton Blue Mountain

Official denies mass arrests in defense program

Attorney General Robert H. Jackson rejected any suggestion that the Justice Department planned a mass drive or wholesale arrests related to the defense program. He stated the inference was wholly unwarranted in response to Budget Bureau correspondence about funds for the FBI.

Washington Robert H. Jackson Justice Department Jackson Budget Bureau Federal Bureau of Investigation

Budget Bureau cited preparing for war in marshals request

Secretary James V. Forrestal was questioned as Jackson and J. Edgar Hoover testified on a $500 000 additional request for United States marshals salaries and expenses The Budget Bureau warned of more prisoners and the need to guard seized property and serve much process Officials suggested private misinterpretation of the department’s intent as war preparation but Jackson denied such a reading and said duties were misperceived

United States Bureau Jackson J. Edgar Hoover FBI House Appropriations Appropriations Comminties Budget Bureau Department

Canker Worms Widespread Across State In Year

Reports from various sections show the canker worm is very prevalent this year and defoliating forest shade and fruit trees. Charles E. Baer, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Forests and Waters, notes natural enemies help in forests as at least forty two native birds feed on canker. For shade and fruit trees banding and spraying may control the pest, including spraying with a solution of lead arsenate.

Charles E. Baer Department of Forests and Waters

Could Not Ask More Of Retonga Says Neff

Herman O Neff of 15 Parkway West Pittsburgh says Retonga cured his digestive woes. Belching sour liquid and leg pains disappeared. he regained appetite sleep and energy and praises the medicine as wondrous. Diamond Drug Store advertises the gastro-tomic remedy.

Retonga Neff Herman O. Neff Parkway West Pittsburgh U. & Coast Artillery Diamonds Adv

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