WPA Workers Threaten National Walkout Over New Wage Scale
WPA labor leaders in Washington and New York weigh a possible national strike as the new WPA wage-hour scale sparks scattered walkouts. AFL officials expect a major impact on construction projects while local administrators report limited stoppages and continued work by most crews.
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WPA
National
WEA
American Federation of Laboratrator
Gists
Washington
New York
Thomas A. Murray
Building and Construction Trades Council of Great New York
AFL
Vian
Wisconsin
New Jersey
Ilineis
Rochester
N.Y
New Haven
Deputy Convicted in Shooting Death in Hawkins County
Rogersville July 6 Deputy Frank McClure was sentenced to 10 years in state penitentiary after a Hawkins County jury reduced the charge to voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of Steve Conkin during an attempted escape after an arrest on a drunk charge. Defense plans appeal as trial notes show other cases and indictments pending.
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Winnsy Rogersville
Frank McClure
John Howe
Steve Conkin
Blairs Gap
Hawkins County
McClure
Conkin
Mitin
Conklin
Sruny
Shuford Manis
Polly Ann Parrot Dispute Settled At Police Station
At Cleveland central police station two rival claimants, Mrs. Arthur Hagedorn and Mrs. Joseph Bapnell, confronted over ownership of Polly Ann the yellow parrot. Polly squawked hello to Mrs. Hagedorn, effectively settling the dispute.
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Cleveland
Solomon
Polly Ann
Central Polices Station
Arthur Hagedorn
Joseph Bapnell
Polly
Hagedorn
Tennessee and Kentucky Weather Report Highlights
Weather forecast for Tennessee and Kentucky notes warmer tonight with scattered thunder across northern areas. Overnight and Friday look generally fair in most parts with warmer temperatures. Thunderstorms are possible Friday afternoon in the eastern and central portions, with continued warmth in the northeast.
Hitler and Duce Tackle Tyrol Trouble With Plan
The report outlines tensions over Tyrol amid German pressure and Austrian reactions. Hitler and Mussolini are described pursuing a solution to the Tyrol problem as Europe remains on edge after annexation moves and shifting alliances.
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Hitler
Duce
Tyrol
Smith Defends Speculating In Market With LSU Funds
Dr. James Monroe Smith, former LSU president now jailed, said to District Attorney Byrne he viewed market manipulations with school funds as investments for the university. Byrne said Smith appeared remorseful, admitting the operations were a mistake, and indicated forgery could be a possible charge while denying gambling. Attorney General Ellison appointed four assistants to aid prosecutions.
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Baton Rouge
James Monroe Smith
Louisiana State University
Charles A. Byrne
New Orleans
Byrne
Smith
VF Ae
Dr. Smith
Canada
Kik
Ober
Scrhaal
Ling” Byrne
Britain to Send Planes to France on Bastille Day
London reports that five squadrons of British aircraft will be sent to France for Bastille Day exercises. The air ministry did not link the move to the European crisis, though calls grew in Parliament for showing force. Prime Minister Chamberlain declined to decide on broader naval demonstrations.
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London
Air Ministry
France
Jaurt
Bastille
Germany
House of Commons
Britain
Chamber Teeiny
Britain Plans Bold Warning for Germany
London July 6 The government in parliament today introduced a bill to create a large export credit fund likely 106 million pounds to aid allies including Poland Romania Greece and Turkey buy arms from British merchants. The measure extends a spring 10 million pound program and follows prior 75 million pounds already voted for export credits. Authorities note possible further moves including air force deployments and a unilateral declaration with France.
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London
Brittain
Poland
Romania
Greece
Turkey
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Britain
Canalg
France
CIO Strike Shuts Five GM Plants In Detroit Area
The CIO United Automobile Workers halted five General Motors plants in Detroit area on July 6 to press for an agreement covering skilled workers. About 8,700 tool and die workers and engineers idle. Fisher Body No 21 closed yesterday, others today. picket lines formed as production lines paused for 1940 model prep.
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Detroit
General Motors Corp
CIO
United Automobile Workers
Chevrolet
Fisher
Fisher Body
Pontiac
Mich
Walter P. Reuther
General Motors
Vaw-Cio
Fisher No
Aim
Minister Fasts for Roosevelt Answer in 192-Pound Toll
WASEVILLE July 6. Evangelist D H Whittaker 53 says he will not end a fast begun June 28 until he gets an answer to a letter he sent to President Roosevelt. He says a prior reply was not the desired one and notes his weight dropping from 192 to 171 pounds. Whittaker, a Nashville resident for a year, began evangelistic work in California eight years ago.
Russians Report Jap Driven Back In Four Day Battle
Moscow reports a four day clash on the Manchoukuo Outer Mongolia frontier ending with Japanese forces driven back across the Khalka river. Japanese Manchoukuoan losses about 800 killed, Soviet Mongol casualties 100 killed and 200 wounded.
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Moscow
Manchoulua- Outer Mongloia
Bate
Khalka River
Khalka
Tokyo
Final inspection of Sullivan County schools underway
Three new Sullivan county schools and an addition to a fourth were scheduled for inspection today by county officials PWA representatives and contractors before county approval and acceptance. The project, part of a 189 805 expansion, includes brick buildings with steam heat and modern sanitary facilities.
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Sullivan County
BWA
PWA
Sullivan High School
Long Island
Rock Springs
Indian Springs
New
Ndy
Roy FE
Clarke
Super
Aln. Dryden
Key
J. Jest Ray
Mr. Hayes
Bristol Construction Company
J. ¥. Myers
FWA
NEW School
Warsaw Danzig action not expected by Warsaw
Paris reports Polish Ambassador Jules Lukasiewicz told Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet that Warsaw did not anticipate German action against the free city of Danzig in the immediate future. Other items note silver price drop from 38 to 63.4 cents per ounce and ABA President Hogan warning about government overreach, plus Dutch political deadlock after Colijn’s resignation.
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Warsaw
Danzig
Paris
Jules Lukasiewicz
Georges ‘Bonnet
Free City of
Trevy
Washington
Treasury
Laturday
Monetary bill restores FDR powers in Senate vote
Washington July 8 A late Senate tally 43 to 89 restored Treasury authority to resume silver purchases and use of its 2,000,000,000 stabilization fund once President Roosevelt signs the monetary bill. Despite GOP objections, the measure reversed a prior stance as Republicans and silver Democrats split over devaluation powers. Murphy opinion, Morgenthau statement, and automatic force for the authority were noted.
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Washington
Senate
Treasury
Roosevelt
Committee kills re election ban in Senate action
Washington July 6 amid talk of a third Roosevelt term the senate judiciary committee rejected a proposed constitutional amendment to bar any president from serving again voting 10 to 2. the panel also tied 7 to 7 on a single six year term for presidents and vice presidents. a report on the amendments was approved to the senate. in the house the rules committee debated the hatch bill to curb politics in relief.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate Judiciary Committee
Wiley
R-Wis
Burke
D-Ned
Iran
Senate
House
Rules Committee
Hatch
Dempsey
N.M
Smith
D.va
Former hospital head found dead
A. J. Cumles, recently fired from Western State hospital, died by suicide this morning with a pistol. He left a note asking two brothers be notified and a burial with specific songs and services, and wanted to be buried at Woodbury. He had been supervisor of a men’s dormitory and was about 65.
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Bolivar
Tew
Tuly
A. J. Cumles
Western State Hospital
Shen L. J. Welms
Cummings
Welms
Woodbury
James Cummings
Tampalen
Tishstimmey
Garda Brownings
Kentucky Flood Toll Rises Across Eastern Mountains
Heavy rains blasted Eastern Kentucky as rescue teams worked through debris for missing flood victims. Thirty-two bodies recovered in Breathitt and Rowan counties. nearly a hundred people reported missing as walls of water swept through Licking and Kentucky river valleys. Weather hampered recovery. communities lacked bridge access and communications. shelters opened for the homeless as officials warn the death toll may rise.
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Morehead
Kentucky
Jacksoxon
Licking
Walter Deaton
Breathitt County
Dealyn
Breathitt
Suste
Edward Kelly
Plemingsburg
Moreheat
Jackson
Pelfrey
Iti
Doble
Colece Brutdinge
Bissension Over Neutrality Delays Senate Action
In Washington on July 3 the senate showed division over extending the current session to face the administration’s proposal to permit arms sales to waring nations. Senator Borah, veteran of 82 years, urged adjournment, saying many favor settling neutrality in the next session. Senator Harrison planned to return by August 1 to focus on his 1966 campaign. he supports administration neutrality plans, while Borah opposes. The foreign relations committee will study the Bloom bill, House-approved despite opposition to embargo lifts. Roosevelt noted the House action could widen war risks in Europe and draw the U.S. further into trouble.
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Wasilington
Senate
Boral R Ideho
Congress
Borah
Jesse
Harrison
D-Bils
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Roosevelt
House
Europe
America
Warden Warns Unsolved Problem Child Fuels Crime
San Francisco scene reports Amation prison warden James A Soliman warns readers that the unsolved problem child fuels crime. He cites school failures and says more effort money and time are needed to shape citizens to prevent crime, urging early intervention and accountability for every child at school.
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Amation
Dev
James A. Soliman
Almatpat
San Mavis
Western Prison
Johnstan
Yan Iis Ceili
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CCC
Eleanor Roosevelt
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N.C
Paul Green
Tha Juost Colony
LSU
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Mancheukuoan
Frank J. Hogan
American Bar Association
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Hague
Netherlands
Henerikus Colijn
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Wilhelmina
Bill Okeh
Murphy
Morgenthau
Judiciary Group
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