Pre-Con Convention Campaigns Into Home Stretch
Washington radioed early May reports as both parties rush to complete delegate tallies for the Philadelphia and Cleveland conventions. Democrats had 452 of 1,100 delegates pledged while Republicans stood at 685 of 1,001 with contesting claims and uninstructed blocs shaping the path to renomination of Roosevelt and a potential Knox or Borah influence.
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Philadelphia
Clevenand
California
South Dakota
Roosevelt
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Upton Sinclair
John McGroarty
Landon
Senator Baral
Idaho
London
Wisconsin
Borah
Tennessee
Moses
New Hampshire
Frank Knox
Chicago
Cleveland
Knox
Capper
Ginois
Pennsylvania
Carl G. Bachmann
Republican Arty
Boreh
California GOP selects free delegates in convention votes
The report notes California's 22 convention votes going unopposed. Tennessee GOP endorsed Landon with four Racudsicag delegates pledged. Connecticut Republicans met to choose delegates with 19 national convention votes. Indiana's 12 House members seem assured by renomination, though primary tallies remain incomplete.
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Tennessee
Landon
Connecticut
Indiana
House of Representatives
12000 Traps Set to Kill Japanese Beetle
In St. Louis and St Louis county work began on setting 12,000 traps to exterminate the Japanese beetle, a foliage destroying pest. The effort is conducted by the State department of agriculture in cooperation with the park department, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the WPA.
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ST. Louis
St Louis County
Sete Department of Agriculture
Park Department
CS. Department of Agriculture
WPA
New hypnotic drug could replace narcotics in surgery
At the American Psychiatric Association meeting in St. Louis on May 6, Thomas J. Heldt reported a newly developed hypnotic that directly affects the mind to relieve postoperative pain. In 100 major operations it reduced reliance on morphine and opium, with nurses and patients misled to think it was a standard pain drug. A separate case from the Menninger Clinic described arm lameness cured through conversation, attributed to repressed desire and aided by revived family and community harmony.
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American Psychiatetic Association
Thomas J. Heldt
Henry Fora Hospital
Detroit
Heldt
Ford Cain
Robert P. Knight
Menninger Clinic
Topeka
Kansas
Two Children Die In Farm Fire Near Colbert Oklahoma
Two small children of Mr and Mrs Joe Whitten, Bryan county farmers, died in a blaze that destroyed the Whitten home two miles east of Colbert Oklahoma. Kenneth Whitten, age 3, and Iola Whitten, 17 months, perished in the early morning fire as state and local authorities investigated the blaze.
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Colbert
Oka
Joe Whitten
Bryan County
Whitten
Kenneth Whitten
Claudette Colbert Tops Fan Name Count Across Nation
Claudette Colbert reports 249 young namesakes nationwide, from Claudette Colbert Janes to Claudette Colbert Ginsberg, with Carole Lombard noted in 241 cases. Film men remark on the actress's enduring popularity as Charlie Ruggles jokes about his nephew sharing the name.
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Nollywood
Calif
May B
Claudette Colbert
Claudette’ Colbert Janes
Claudette Colbert Ginsberg
Carole Lombard
Ruggles
Charlie Ruggles
Free Ozark Squire After Confession
Philadelphia May 6 AP Lee Bowles once squire of Ozark country walked free after no prosecutor pursued charges. He claimed his testimony falsely implicated a man who testified against him. Prosecutor Huett said Bowles’ account showed Wyett killed Road Hunter in self defense. Bowles was freed pending appeal.
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Philadelphia
Lee Bowles
Ozark Country
Bowles
Joseph L. Huett
Reynolds Couinty
Bona
Wyett
Hoover Ally Losses in Palo Alto Primary
In Palo Alto California on May 6 the Stanford precinct backed the uninstructed Republican delegation 123 to 9 for the London ticket. Democratic Roosevelt slate received 14 votes and Sinclair 3 for the use ticket. McGreathy pension slate drew no votes.
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Palo Alto
Calif
I Herbert Hoover
Republian
California
Toay
Stanford University
London
Roosevelt
Upton Sinclair
John S. McGrearthy
Curtis Cup Ends In Tie But U S Retains Cup
The third Curtis Cup match at Gleneagles Scotland ended in a 44 percent to 414 deadlock with the United States and Britain unable to decide a winner. The tie leaves the United States holding the Curtis Cup as defenders.
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Gleneagles
Scotland
United States
Well Dressed Iowa Convicts Will Wear Summer Shorts
The AP reports at St Petersburg and Des Moines that a one man anti-slot machine crusade ended with the arrest of J. B. Henry after he sabotaged a dime machine with a hammer. In Charleston a golf match featured a hole in one by Johnny Adams. In Oklahoma City a released inmate laments possible housing and family troubles.
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Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Ela
Polic
J. B. Henry
Henry
Charleston
Fred Wehman
Johnnny Adams
Adams
Des Moines
Towa
Sewine
Anamosa
Republicans to caucus tonight on relief bill
House Republicans were summoned to a conference to discuss the deficiency appropriation bill carrying the new relief fund as it heads to the floor tomorrow. President Roosevelt rejected earmarking 400 million of 1.5 billion for PWA projects and would send the funds to WPA head Harry L Hopkins. Republicans plan to seek explanations from the appropriations committee and consider amendments to reduce the public burden.
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House
Roosevelt
PWA
Harry L. Hopkins
Work Progress Administration
Appropriations Committee
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Taber
Niew York
Martin
Massachusetts
Jeader
Tugwell
Hopkins
Tekes
Ana
Congress
Hopkins Wpa
Italian Victory Follows Riots in Addis Ababa
Italian forces entered Addis Ababa after four days of chaos. Riots left Armenian and Greek districts looted and burned while bodies lay in the streets. Tanks blocked streets near St George church as troops secured the city and the British and American missions watched.
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Church of St. George
Negus Negusti
Yalan
Marshal Badoglio
Addis Ababa
Marshall Badoglio
Pendent
Mander
Corres
Gabriele D Annunzio Celebrates Victory at Garda
Gabriele D Annunzio, the militant poet, celebrated a Malian entry into Addis Ababa by firing 2 Salutes of 27 guns from the gunboat Puglia. The vessel was grounded on his private islands in Lake Garda near Gardone Riviera Italy on May 6 according to AP dispatch.
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Italy
Gabriele "Annunzio
Haly
Addis Ababa
Puglia
Lake, Garda
Rail President Warns of Disastrous Tax Impact on Reorganization
Fred Sargent, president of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, told the Senate Finance Committee that the house tax bill would deal a disastrous blow to railroads in receivership. He urged a five year exemption from the undivided profits tax after reorganization and criticized a 15 percent tax rate proposal as inadequate for companies in court-ordered reorganizations. The Chicago and Northwestern is in trusteeship with a plan due by June 27 and seeks to restore its depleted task reserve before distributing earnings as dividends.
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Washington
Fred Sargent
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Senate Finance Committee
Sargent
House
Chicago
Northwestern
Planes to Keep Mile From Dirigible Hindenberg Arrival
The commerce department issued a rule requiring planes to fly at least one half mile from the German dirigible Hindenberg on its arrival here expected Saturday. The rule remains in effect during the dirigible visit and requires planes to stay at least one half mile distant when moored.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Owner is first to ride in ambulance in Delaware
Saul Lewis of Detroit an undertaker was the first passenger in his new ambulance. Driving from Piqua Ohio where he bought the ambulance to Detroit a passenger car swerved to avoid a dos and went into a ditch. his partner Jack Snider trailed with the ambulance.
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Saul Lewis
Detroit
Piqua
Lewis
Jack Snider
France Hikes Discount Rate to Shield franc During Exchange Attacks
Paris May 6 AP The Bank of France raised its discount rate to 6 percent from 5 amid rumors of franc devaluation by a new leftist government. Finance Minister Marcel Regnier promised no devaluation under Premier Sarraut. About 25 million dollars in gold began sailing to New York on two ships as France steps to defend the franc in exchange markets.
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Paris
Bank of France
Marcel Regnier
Sarraut
New York
Fort Halts Outward Flow of Gold From Bank Reserves
A move to halt the outward flow of gold reduces the bank’s gold reserves pressed by heavy withdrawals in recent weeks. Officials say the policy aims to stabilize the financial position while monitoring demand for bullion and securing liquidity.
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Hich
Snow Threatens Crops Across Montana in Early May
Snow hail rain and freezing temperatures threaten heavy crop damage ground planes and block highways in scattered Montana areas. Weather disrupts travel and aviation as spring conditions worsen across multiple counties.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
TRY THIS FOOT REMEDY FOR SORE FEET
Foot sufferers are urged to try Ice Mint a soothing remedy for corns and tender areas. The ad promotes cooling relief, odor control, and comfort for those who stand long or wear heels, claiming no skin irritation and lasting ease from foot trouble. Endorsed as the real secret for healthy feet.
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