100 Dead in Japan Floods Across Tokyo and Yokohama
Tokyo and Yokohama faced devastation as record rains and an earthquake leveled homes and disrupted rail and wire communications. At least 100 people were killed and 200 were missing, with 150,000 Tokyo homes flooded and many areas threatened by further landslides.
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Tokyo
Japan
Central Meteorological Institute
China Sea
Yokohama
Ontce
Takakim
Mitsui
Kobel
Obituary notices from diverse towns include Stuchell and Gourley deaths
Obituary notices report John Calvin Stuchell 47 dying at 630 am near Kent with funeral planned Saturday 230 pm at Robinson Funeral Home. Also Dr George Gourley of Punxsutawney died in Steubenville Ohio aged 49, survived by widow and relatives, funeral in Steubenville. Earlier, notes mention state agents planning 322 fresh egg jaw inspections in May per the State Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Calvin Stuchell
Hore
Kent
Robinson
George Gourley
Punxsu
Lawney
Dune
Grube
Hear Town
Daniel
Gourley
Stennnville
Ohio
Punxsutawney
Ohio Medical University
Cleveland
Harry Gourley
Steubenville
Zuja Garret
Calmbus
Landel
State Department of Agriculture
Willis Edges Watson in Indiana GOP Nomination Fight
Indiana Republicans pick Willis over long-time senator Watson at the state convention in Indianapolis. Willis, editor of the Angola newspaper the Steuben County Republican, surged from second on the first ballot to win on subsequent ballots amid a push for party renewal led by country editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Dime
James BE. Watson
Raymond EB
Willis
Country Eollor
Watson
Frederick van Nuys
Angela
Steubelt
Willis An
Campaian
Angola
Honsia
Nlel
Oaure
Senate
House
Arm y Court Adjourns in Spain amid Civil War clashes
Insurgent air ferries bomb the Barcelona to France railway as 34 are killed and 40 injured. Insurgent offensives crack defenses near Valencia on Sierra de Espadan ridge. Britain awaits a reply to protests against aerial attacks on shipping. France mobilizes forces on northern and eastern fronts. Gettysburg veterans gather amid large crowds, with stories of Lincoln lookalikes and Confederate reunions shaping the scene.
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Spain
Catalan
Barcelona
France
Valencia
Sierra
de Espadan
London
Robert B. Hodgson
Burgos
Tent ing for last time in Gettysburg observance
Veterans encampment events at Gettysburg include a welcoming ceremony with War Secretary Woodring and Governor Earle, a two hour parade featuring 30 veterans groups, a Marine Band concert, and remarks by Legion and VFW leaders. President Roosevelt to dedicate Eternal Light Peace Memorial with Langley Field aircraft display. Army Day to feature cavalry review and 48 gun salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hammaker
Parker County
Texas
Harry H. Woodring
George H. Earle
Penn
Sylvania
Dre. Overton HH. Mennet
Turos Angeles
G.A.R
John M. Claypool
St. Louis
UOV
U. S. Marine Band
Daniel J. Doherty
Preckett
Vutzvans
Engineers Redirected Reach Gettysburg Battlefield
Gettysburg engineers were ordered to advance but the action ended en route as they moved back toward Virginia. Bentley quipped, Better late than never, reflecting on the delayed but humorous return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Fallow
Virginia
Bentley
Glider Wins $1000 Prize in National Soaring Meet
International field of glider pilots chased records as six pilots flew over 100 miles yesterday landing in New York Pennsylvania Maryland and Delaware. German Embassy ace Peter Riedel won 600 prize for soaring 178 miles to Wilmington Delaware. Riedel reported climbs to 8200 feet near Scranton Pennsylvania and typical legs at about 7000 feet. National Soaring Society President Richard C. DuPont of Wilmington also flew 155 miles to Lancaster Pennsylvania.
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Eimira
America
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
Peter Riedel
Washington
D.C
Wilmington
Del
Ane
Scranton
Riese
National Soaring Society
Richard C. DuPont
Lancaster
Scooters Use By Amateurs Creates Highway Hazard
Harrisburg officials warn that scooter rental fleets pose safety risks as owners, operators and renters could face legal penalties for unlicensed operation. Secretary Boardman notes no illegality if proper plates and licensed operators are ensured. fines and imprisonment outlined for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Secretary of Revenue
J. Griffith
Boardman
Olday
Manty
Commonwealth
Malel J. McCarthy
Bureau of Highway Safety
Scooter safety warning from McCarthy on public roads
McCarthy warns scooter dangers for untrained riders on public highways. He notes under the Vehicle Code scooters are motor vehicles with all the same rules. He urges rental agencies to restrict new riders to private courses and cautions youths and parents about licensing age, parental consent, and risks when friends are given lifts near children at play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarthy
Pennsylvania
Ban planes over Gettysburg during Roosevelt speech
The Air Commerce Bureau ordered planes to be banned from the Gettysburg battlefield from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Officials stated the restriction aims to prevent interference with President Roosevelt's address there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Air Commerce Bureau
Nctiv
Geettysburg Battlefield
Roosevelt
Gray ready to wield sword in district purge
Reynoldsville reports Rep Joseph Gray Democrat from the 27th District prepared to strike back at Democratic leaders over a purge in his district He said he has opposed administration bills on seargantea tion farm and court matters and warned of a rally by Jefferson County Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hammaker
50Th Virginia Infantry
Gettysburg
Hammaker
Parker County
Texas
R. M. Reeves
Red River
Tex
Wdld
Feder'sl Infantry
Hammakers
Johnny Reb
Reynoldsville
Joseph Gray
Distriet
Gray
Jefferson
Unchangeable IQ idea challenged by studies
Bath Le Wellman of the University of Iowa told the first annual meeting of the American Home Economics Association that IQ is not fixed. She cited long term studies showing children repeatedly measured over years can rise from average to genius levels under strong educational influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Treasury Balance Report From June Unearthed
Washington report shows June treasury position with receipts at 8.94 million dollars and expenditures near 20.0 million. Net balance cited as 2.285 billion, including a large worlding balance and customs receipts totaling about 20.7 million for the month.
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Washington
the Treasury
Indiana playgrounds open with varied activities at Yorlock
Playground News notes Tuesday opening of Indiana playgrounds at Yorlock with games and handball for children. Miss Verna Blose leads handicraft on Fifteenth and Second streets. Mrs. Vera Mechtin Thaddeus Stephens ground. Ralph Kelley Second Street ground. Miss Ruth Myers Fifteenth Street ground. Miss Helen Reed Seventh Street ground. A pet show is scheduled Friday at 2 on the high school athletic field as plans for a successful season unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Yorlock
Verna Blose
Indiana County
Vera Mechtin
Thaddeus
Stephens
Ralph Kelley
Mnd Street
Ruth Myers
Fifteenth Street
Helen , Reed
Seventh Street
Liquor and Beer Licences Meet Here to Discuss Legislation
Indiana County liquor and beer licensees met at Moore Hotel to discuss pending laws. President Morris Stern urged organization to curb a proposed 25 cent per gallon alcohol tax, noting taprooms would be exempt up to 260 gallons. New members join by paying dues. initiation waived this drive. Speakers included H. Kath of the Beer Distributors Association and John A. Urban of Tap and Tavern.
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Indiana County
Moore Hotel
Hare
Morris Stern
Afto
H. Kath
John A. Urban
Tap &Tavern
Wnto
North Central Ground-Water Survey Completed in Pa
Harrisburg June 30 The Geological Survey and Pennsylvania Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey report the ground water resources of Pennsylvania have been systematically studied. All regions are covered with four reports published and a sixth on the north central area including eight counties.
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Harrisburg
Geological Survey
United States Department of the Interior
Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey
Pennsylvania
Department of Internal Affairs
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Thomas A. Logue
Division of Documents
Department of Property and Supplies
Survey
Washinge
Penylvania
Bradford
Cameron, Elk, Lycoming
McKean, Potter, Sullivan
Governor urges observance of World's Poultry Congress Day
Governor George H Earl urges Pennsylvanians to learn about the states poultry industry and its role in the upcoming World's Poultry Congress in Cleveland in 1939. He notes Pennsylvania's leading egg production and substantial poultry economy, highlighting state support and regional impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Earle
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Ohio
Pennsyvania
Dental Decay Linked to Systemic Disease Claims
Dr. Milton J. Waas of the State Health Department warns that dental infections commonly trigger rheumatism arthritis and other conditions. He cites that untreated abscessed teeth can seed germs into the bloodstream, causing inflammation in joints and muscles even after tooth extraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton J. Waas
State Department of Health
War on potato wart ends in Pennsylvania fronts
After twenty years of fighting the potato wart disease, the Pennsylvania Bureau of Plant Industry reports eradication in some areas and control in all infected zones. Four townships and forty boroughs remain under quarantine across thirteen counties including Armstrong and Luzerne. Since 1934, 2,644 gardens in eighteen treated areas have shown eradication or no development of the disease in towns such as Moosic Newton Oscolos Rural Valley and Nanty-Glo.
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Harrisburg
Bureau of Plant Industry
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
J. Hansell French
Armstrong
Bedford
Cambria
Carbon
Centre
Clerafeld
Fulton
Huntingdon Lackawanna
Luzerne
Schuylkill
Somerset and
Sullivan
Moosic
Newton
Oscolos Rural Valley
Jacksons
Mauch Mills
Smith Mills
Yatesburg
Chunk
Flannigan Run
Robertsdale
Wood
Lilly
Snow Shoe
Clarence
Sheppion Oneida
Nanty-Glo
Vintondale
Chemical and Industrial Names List of Companies
A dense OCR style string listing numerous corporations across chemicals, steel, autos, oils, and utilities. It appears to catalog company names such as Alcan, Amoco, Chrysler, Ford, General Electric, General Motors, Exxon, Reading, Penn Central, Texaco, Stand Oil, US Steel, Westinghouse, Woolworth, and many others, with garbled trailing numbers and codes. The text resembles a stock market or industry index snippet rather than a narrative.
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Can Am
Ain
Atl Refining
Bald Lee Balt
Ohio
Bendix Aviat Beth Slee
Beth Steel
Pf Briges Mty Budd Whee Burr Add Mach
Calumet Aid
Hec
Canad Pac Case
Cerro de Pas
Chrysler Corp
Colum and
el Com Solvents
Comwith
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy Pr
Nat Distillex
United Gas Imp US
Indus
US Smelt A and M
US Steel Vanadium Corp
West Union Tel West el
Miz Woolworth
Curb— Ark Nat Gas
Penmoad Corp
Daly Gla
Flood control project at Tionesta restart resumes work
Pittsburgh June 30 In a flood control program aimed at protecting Johnstown Pittsburgh and adjacent areas the omnibus bill backed by President Roosevelt released 7 5 million dollars for Western Pennsylvania. After a 18 day strike at the Tionesta flood control site 300 workers return today and several thousand more will be employed within two months as dam and channel work continues Col Cowell Jr an Army engineer said the federal act will require land rights and hydropower developments while state policy calls for Commonwealth possession A Tri State Authority official said a special act of the General Assembly is needed for lands release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Johnstowin
Pitttsburgh
Commantt
Roosevalt
Pennsylvania
Tlonesta
W. ER. Covalt, Jr
Arnie
Tionesta Bune Crooked Creek
Johnstown
Nicholas Slivone
International Rape’ Ruscitative
Laborers’ Union
APL
A. F. of L
Col. Cowell
Wark
Commonwealth
Ww. B Rodgers
Tri-State Authority
General Assembly
Pittsburgh Markets: Grain and Livestock Prices Reported
Markets from Pittsburgh and Chicago show moderate demand with mixed price moves. Wheat futures in Chicago rose on strong crop outlooks while pork and cattle at Pittsburgh traded firmer, aided by ongoing market optimism and securities cues.
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Grals
Chicago
Colairns of Securities
Liverpool
Carn
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Georgia
General Sherman
Feals
Battlefield
Gid National Cemetery
North
South
Mate Paice
Nat Fional
Army
Bbie
Gray Restman
Abraham Lincolns
Orviole Mellis
Decatur
C. H. Collins
Lincoln
Minnie Holland
Mitten
Miss Minnie
Dasia Holland
Engineers Corps
Army of the Potomac
Clonious 4
Jantzen
Moorhead
Cupid
Gene Venzke
Dan Cupid
Mary Margaret Eisenhower
Reading
Hollywood
Calif
Riedel
Treasury
Playground News
North Central Survey
W.va
N. C. Cabsbles
Cary Grant
Wyeryert
Whitt
Archgald
Alevander Laney
HOBIE
Bristol
England
Harry Owens
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