Dollar markets surge after Roosevelt letter on inflation
New York July 4 Uncle Sam’s inflation warning sent shockwaves through Wall Street as stocks soared to new highs while demand for gold and foreign currencies fluctuated. Leading shares jumped over $10 from prior levels with heavy volume, wheat and cotton rallying to multi year peaks as the dollar weakened against sterling and other currencies. Analysts split on stabilization plans, some viewing Roosevelt’s message as a setback to foreign selling blocs, others urging caution on permanent measures timed with domestic price rises.
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Pope Meets Franz von Papen in Vatican Talks
Vatican City July 4 Pope received Chancellor Franz von Papen of Germany in audience and discussed guarantees the Nazis will offer for a concordat. Prelates said the agreement would shift Vatican support away from the German Catholic Center party, while Papen's secretary said negotiations were continuing and no concordat had been reached.
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F C R Set to Push Home Conditions Amid London Talks
At Annapolis aboard the Indianapolis the president planned a day of limited duties including lunch with Mrs Roosevelt and his daughter. Reporters note followers expect decisions on domestic policy while London conference progress remains unclear. The president aims to improve domestic conditions regardless of London developments despite possible conference adjournment.
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Hipolito Yrigoyen Dies at 82 in Argentina
Buenos Aires July 4 AP Hipolito Yrigoyen former president of Argentina dies at age 82 after a career spanning teaching ranching three revolutions and eight years in office He died of acute broncho pneumonia as crowds mourned outside his flat The Radical party to honor him and exile last winter followed a disputed political path and reforms he championed securing broad public reverence.
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Fire Threatens Eastern State Insane Asylum
Fire at Eastern State Hospital for the Insane in Knoxville on July 4 imperiled about 300 inmates as it spread toward the central building during supper. The laundry was wrecked and inmate clothing destroyed before firefighters stopped the blaze. one fireman was injured. Origin undetermined.
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Fair and Cool Tennessee Weather Update Card
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions with a cooler trend Tuesday and likely Wednesday. Winds from the west and south. temperatures yesterday and the prior year are noted for comparison. Rain yesterday measured at 0 inches. no rainfall the same date last year. Readings recorded at 6 09 p.m. for the preceding 24 hours.
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Industries Asked to Fall into Line
Washington July pi Huzh 5. Johnson urged more industries to send representatives to Washington to help craft wage raising and work spreading codes under the national recovery administration. He complains many are delaying by consulting with their lawyers and says codes are not aligned with President Roosevelt's recovery aims. A White House decision on the cotton textile code looms after careful analysis. Johnson also proposed a price regulating principle like market quotations, envisioning an open price association for industry wide reporting of sales and prices, with customer names kept confidential.
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Marked London Parley Shows Limited Action Amid Talk
Recurrent reports from the London conference highlight intense discussion and calls for action, as delegates debate restoration of gold, currency stabilization, and world reconstruction. President Roosevelt rejects proposals to return to the gold standard, while European nations push for broader remedies to curb unemployment and restore economic balance. The preparatory commission outlines plans including easing gold reserves, abolishing foreign exchange restrictions, and negotiating tariff measures.
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Hoot Gibson Injured in Plane Crash at National Air Races
Los Angeles July 4 AP reports cowboy star Hoot Gibson sustained severe cuts contusions and possible skull fracture after a 200 foot fall in a crash during a 18 mile race at the national air races. He was unconscious at the scene and transport to a hospital as pilots hoped for recovery. Other racers blamed excessive rudder input while leading Maynard. the event drew 20000 spectators and featured prize money totaling about 20000 dollars across multiple races.
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Fourth of July in U S history a triple meaning
A historical note highlights July Fourth as a symbol in U S history. It recalls John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and the signing debates tied to the day, with mention of their deaths around July 4 1826 and the fiftieth anniversary. The caption references a top photo showing Adams, Heft, and Jefferson.
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Fourth of July in many lands and peoples
A syndicated Fourth of July feature notes celebrations across the United States and abroad. Americans from Alaska to Oklahoma mark the holiday with flag ceremonies, races, and picnics while diverse groups such as Eskimos in Point Barrow and Chinese and Japanese communities in Seattle join in. The piece highlights regional observances, parades, and sports, alongside mentions of Dallas Negro Independence Day and San Francisco Chinese New Year style displays, ending with a note that the article continues on page six.
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Memorable US Events on July 4 Across History
A compact look at notable happenings tied to Independence Day. From Roger Williams founding Providence in 1636 to Franklin’s 1754 plan and Adams Jefferson deaths on July 4, the date marks a string of events. Names, places, and milestones include Hawthorne birth, Erie Canal work starting, and monuments and presidents linked to July 4.
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Knobs Hen Nest Harbors Dead Snake, Substitutes Suspected
A report notes a hen nest in Milford Des-utes where a dead snake was found and linked to suspected substitutes eating several eggs. The incident highlights concerns over tampering with poultry.
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Mystery cloak kidnaps factor in Chicago case
The John Factor kidnapping enters a watchful waiting stage as questions swirl over whether he was abducted or involved in a supposed game of hide and seek. His hotel headquarters remain quiet while U S authorities and Britain seek extradition and ransom talks reportedly begin.
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Roosevelt stance on stabilization sparks mixed reaction
London dispatch reports European and British officials split over President Roosevelts refusal to push stabilisation and gold standard options. Debate centers on adjournment versus recess of the world economic conference with Pittman and others weighing the impact on currency stability and military metal use.
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