Retirement Of Chief Justice Hughes Marks A Storied Career
The nation bids farewell to Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes as he retires, with President Roosevelt and many noting his rare blend of liberal restraint and practical reforms. Hughes served twice on the Supreme Court, as secretary of state, and as New York governor, shaping law and public policy across decades.
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United States
Charles Evans Hughes
Roosevelt
Guster
New York
Justice Hughes
Supreme Court
Hughes
Call for full probe into Cole County election recount
The column urges a complete inquiry into the Cole County recount citing 200 errors in the circuit judge race. It notes rumors of irregularities, scratched ballots, and the need for an honest count without technicalities. It suggests grand jury action to inspect ballot bags and witnesses to restore public confidence.
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Cole County
Grand Jury
Banks Boost Defense Bond Sales Through Co Operation
Banks in cooperation with the defense program promote Defense Bonds without cost and urge purchases. One bank ran a full page ad headlined Uncle Sam Is Too Modest outlining benefits. Banks say they have adequate deposits, learned cooperation from past wartime, and support public defense efforts.
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Sam
Washington Daybook Highlights Propaganda Shortwave Broadcasts
Washington Daybook surveys foreign shortwave broadcasts defined as propaganda by the FCC, noting about 30 hours weekly from Italy Japan Britain and Germany plus others. It discusses model airplane material shortages, Martinique base considerations, and details why Philippine Resident Commissioner Elizalde receives no congressional pay or stationery funds.
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NFB
Lynn
Mass
United States
Federal Communications Commmission
Italy
Japan
Great Britain
Germany
Soviet Union
Australia
Tommy T
Springfield
National Aeronautic Association
B. F
Evansville
Ind
Hull
Martinique
Santa Lucia
Antigua
Mont Pelee
San Francisco
Califf
Philippines
U. S
Washington
Joaquin M. Elizalde
Congress
Hawaii
Alaska
Puerto Rico
Mr. Elizalde
Mar. Elizalde
Legislative Branch
Interior Department
Insular
Notable quotes and background on Dr. James Stewart
The quote compilation recalls Dr. James Stewart’s prior health work under Governors Baker and Caulfield, highlighting prosecutions against unlicensed doctors and the shutdown of diploma mills. It contrasts public health service with war-era diplomacy and features varied remarks from political and cultural figures across history.
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James Stewart
Donnell
Baker
Caulfield
Stewart
Missouri
Jefferson City
Dr. Stewart
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Portugal's Neutered Balance Under Salazar's Rule
Lisbon reports Dr Antonio de Oliveira Salazar has steadied Portugal since 1928 by balancing budgets modernizing roads and agriculture, and shaping a corporative state. While staying neutral amid European upheavals he guards outlets to colonies and maintains a strict sovereignty stance, leaving daily life focused on trade and contentment as neutrality teeters.
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Lisbon
Antonio de Oliveira Salazar
Portugal
Dr. Salazar
University of
Coimbra
Saboteur Believed Thwarted Near Los Angeles Plants
Sheriff Eugene Biscailus said a would be saboteur left a jar with dynamite caps and fuses near several defense order plants in Los Angeles. The container was found in a construction ditch beside General Motors, a power substation, and a Firestone tire factory. He suggested the suspect intended an act during Memorial Day but disposed of the explosives after guards were intensified.
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Los Angeles
Eugene Biscailus
National Defense
General Motors Assembly
Firestone Tire
Biscailus
Two St Louis youths killed in gar crash
Two St Louis high school students died after a car carrying four youths went off Highway 72 north of Old Monroe and hit a bridge. Hubert Mundwiller a senior at South Side Catholic High School died instantly, Chester Hammond a freshman at Cleveland High School died later at St Joseph's Hospital. The other two riders Warren Bremser and Eugene Swanston were injured. Swanston son of a local prosecutor had borrowed the car for a school picnic.
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ST. Charles
St. Louis High Schools
Highway 72
Old Monroe
Hubert Mundwiller
South Side Catholic
Chester Hammond
Cleveland High School
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Warren Bremser
Eugene Swanston
Swanston
John Swanston
St. Louis
Unemployment Probe Enters Final Stages In Missouri
A Missouri house committee probing unemployment problems has entered its final stage and will continue work after adjournment without pay. The report and recommendations are due to the next general assembly. Also, senate recounts finalize results for the first district senatorial race, and a new minimum old age pension of 10 dollars for singles and 30 dollars for married couples is approved for final passage.
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House
Roscoe Summers
Cass County
Summers
General Assembly
Senate Elections Committee
Charles O. Roberson
Rock Port
McColl
Roberson
Senate
Missouri House of Representatives
George Munger
Stoddard County
Munger
Conscription of Property Debate Moves Through Congress
The proposal to grant broad presidential power to seize and dispose of property for national defense provokes fierce opposition. Senators Wheeler and others warn of totalitarian risk, while leaders say the bill could prevent labor strikes harming war production. House and Senate committees plan expedited review as debate continues.
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Navy
Office of Production Management
Wheeler
Hitler
Mussolini
United States
George
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Reynolds
Senate Military Committee
May
D-Ky
House Military Committee
Jeader McCormack
Massachusetts
Airport News: Local CPT Flight Program Concludes
The Junior College Lincoln University and Kemper Military Academy completed their CPT flight program with all students passing private license exams. A Civil Aeronautics Administration inspector visited to review ships, which will be overhauled before the next session starting around July 1. Jefferson City gets a 10-man quota for summer fliers. Dave Horn, a flight instructor, is in St. Louis taking a refresher course to teach advanced fliers.
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Lincoln University
Kemper Military Academy
C.P.T
Civil Aeronautics Administration
John Randolph
Jefferson City
Dave Horn
St. Louis
Conscientious objectors join forestry camp near Glendora
Twenty six young men refuse arms and choose civilian service at Camp San Dimas in Tanbark Flats above Glendora California. They will perform fire prevention forestry and scientific studies under forestry service direction earning 35 dollars a month. The project is run by American Friends service committee with Swarthmore College staff Dr. Edwin B. Newman guiding.
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Glendora
Calif
CCC
Camp Haan
Camp San Dimas
Tanbark Flats
Big Dalton Canyon
San Dimas
Forestry Service
American Friends (Quakers) Service Committee
Camp Sin Dimas
Edwin B. Newman
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, Pa
Newman
Snowballs on July Fourth Prompt Unclear Incident
Hartford police investigate a garbled tip about a young woman seen skiing on a Borax slide at a country place. Radio singer Yvette clarified no one was harmed and noted there is no law against summer skiing though the message was misinterpreted by neighbors and officers.
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Hartford
Senators Push For Expanded War Powers Amid Debate
Senator Hill argues new powers speed production while Senator Bone cites requisition as necessary, but warns against leniency. He favors draft-like measures for wartime. Rep. Faddis says the War Department seeks an unlimited grant of power and a subcommittee found industry cooperation strong so far.
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House
Hill
D-Ala
Bone
Wash
Rep. Faddis
D-Pa
House’ Military Committee
War Department
Defense Program
Britain Races To Beat Nazis Falls Short In April Destruction
The report shows British war claims for April fell short of Germany’s 1,211,000 tons destroyed, with British losses at sea totaling 488,124 tons. RAF raids hit Berlin and Ruhr targets, while German and British maneuvers intensified in Crete and the Middle East. Troop movements and possible offensives across Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Palestine raised expectations of broader conflict as aligned forces eye strategic positions.
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Berlin
London Air Ministry
Duesseldorf
Duisburgruhrort
Germany
Ruhr
St. Nézaire
France
Middle East
British Isles
Crete
Perth
Ambarkation
Cretain
Syria
Lebanon
Mediterranean
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Palestine
Frera
Latakia
Ankara
Iraq
Trans- Jordan
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