Ferguson Named Mayor in Holyoke Vice Mayor Choice
Shothurmie Ferguson, a Kingsport attorney, was elected mayor by the council with a large crowd present. W. L. Holyoke of Holyoke was chosen vice mayor after a council vote, with Alf Holy OK and De. C. G. Keenes also noted in proceedings. The session adjourned after nominations and remarks championing Ferguson’s one-year term and leadership.
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Holyoke
NEW Council
Shothurmie Ferguson
Kingsport
Oyer
Lingua
W. L. Holyoke
Lwo Tern
Borden Mill
Viekemugar
Hensley
Abtendon
Trishk
Iagsnert
Holy
Ringsport
Heydon Mill
Rotary Et al
Amd Alanis
Percenon
Thyvke
Lek
Fergueson
Stimson to Rome and Naples for talks on disarmament
Secretary of State Stimson will travel to Rome by car this afternoon to confer with Premier Mussolini and Foreign Minister Grandi on disarmament and other strategic aims. He toured Pompeii, Vesuvius, Amalfi, and Sorrento yesterday before returning late last night.
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Stimson
Rome
Naples
Italy
APS Bserrvetary
Nemy
Grandi
Pompeii
Vesuvius
Amal
Soriento
Chain Stores Plan Opposition to Indiana Tax Law
National Chain Store Association general counsel Ghul McKercher says chains will comply with the Indiana decision but oppose state and municipal tax laws deemed discriminatory. He argues for non discriminatory taxes needed for revenue and notes the Indiana law imposes a special levy on chain store units.
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Indiana
Italian papers attack Vatican amid church state feud
Rome July 8 Italian papers publish editorials backing the government in its clash with the Pope further straining church state relations. The Vatican issue and Catholic Action are cited as key obstacles to resuming talks, with Premier delaying reply to the papal encyclical for a week or two.
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Rome
Vaticas
Lavorg Fangista
Prote Ted i
Popoly O'Italia
Prewit Mussolini
Bfe Arnaldo
Holy See
Reich's Credit Backed by Private Firms in Germany
Reich's business credit abroad is backed by private industrial and shipping firms, including Verlin, with properties valued in the billions. An emergency decree established joint guarantees by industry and banking sectors to support foreign credits, backed by a 500 million mark collateral pool from the German fold discount bank.
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Verlin
Germany
Hans Luther
Rejectsbank
Weir
Disarmament to Be Next Subject in Paris Talks
Paris dispatch reports a shift from war debts to disarmament as French officials plan talks with U S and German representatives on world economic problems. Henry L Stimson is expected to Rome then to London for discussions. Franco German relations and German payments loom large as France readies a firm stance.
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Paris
France
United States
Germany
World Economics
Henry L. ‘Stimgon
Rome
Heinrich Bruening
Julius Cxetiga
Berlin
London
Prance
Rockefeller Observes 92nd Birthday In Health At Estate
John D Rockefeller celebrates his 92nd birthday at Pocantico Hills with family only. He remains in good health, plans golf, work with his secretary, a motor ride, and dinner. Messages of congratulations pour in from leaders in finance and philanthropy. He recalls his 1885 first job and his habit of giving a bushel of dimes on September 26.
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Tarrytown
Pocantico Hills
Rockefeller
Aig
John
Zit Finance
Philanhropy
John D. Jr
Weather Update for Tennessee and Virginia Regions
Cloudy and cooler weather extends across Tennessee with partly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday and a chance of local thundershowers in the extreme southwest. In Virginia, generally fair with cooler conditions tonight and Thursday, possible coastal thunder showers this afternoon or tonight, shifting to moderate northerly winds. Readings show yesterday's high around 98 and no rain on the corresponding date. data collected at 6:00 p.m. by T. G. Harris, U.S.W.O.
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Tennessee
Virginia
T. G. Haris
U.8
Conference on Debts Planned in London July 17
London officials announced a conference of powers tied to the Hoover moratorium, to be held in London on July 17. Britain favored a Monday start, while France preferred delaying until after Bastille Day on July 14, with Downing Street confirming the date and expected participation by major powers including the United States Germany France Italy and others.
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London
France
Number 10
Downing Street
Ramsey MacDonald
Ramsay Mconald
Hoover
Foreign Office
United States
Germany
Italy
Henry L. Stimson
Britain
Debts suspension spurs to business mood worldwide
The Hoover moratorium proposal, praised by commerce department officials, improved global business sentiment after the war debt postponement plan's announcement. Britain, Italy, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia showed optimism. Japan and Asia less changed. Domestic May decline gave way to June improvement, with employment mixed but generally better. Dr Hi Taylor called the moratorium good and well timed.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Department
Great Britain
Italy
Hungary
Czechoslovakia
Japan
Dutch East Indies
Philippines
Asia
South America
Hi. Taylor
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Federal report harsh on juvenile cases under 18
Washington July 8 A White House launched Wickersham commission report criticizing federal handling of juvenile offenders. It says federal delinquency is unknown in the code and urges most cases be handled by states. The six month tally shows 2248 youths under 18 jailed for various federal offenses.
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Washington
Owtfielgm
White House
Wickersham Commission
Commission
Four Die After Denatured Alcohol Poisoning in Brockton
Four persons died after drinking denatured alcohol in Brockton Massachusetts with a fifth man dying soon after and two others in serious condition. Victims include John B. Blake George Davidson Armine Jacobs and Lloyd Dean. Edward Jacobs Charles Jacobs and Dominic Desormier faced charges as autopsies were ordered. Desormier allegedly bought the alcohol at a paint store claiming it would cut shellac. Police guard Desormier and an arrest warrant for man slaughter was served.
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Brockton
Mass
John B. Blake
West Bridgewater
George Davidson
Armine Jacobs
Lloyd Dean
Edward Jacobs
Desormier
Sullivan
Post and Gatty Are Going Home After World Flight
New York July 8 Wiley Post and Harold Gatty, fresh from their around the world flight, received a farewell accolade in New York at a dinner hosted by the Aeronautical chamber of commerce. They spoke more freely than since their return, with Post joking about public speaking and recounting anecdotes from the journey.
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New York
Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
Typ
Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma
Post
Gatty
Hoovler
O. K
Planes Keeping Pace With The Sun Around World
New York July 8 AP experts predict aviation speeds will surge in coming years. James Doolittle forecasts commercial cruising at 200 mph, possibly 500 mph later. World girdlers Wiley Post and Harold Gatty heard asserts that man will fly so fast he keeps pace with the air mass. Captain Frank Hawks agrees regular 12 hour transpacific service could begin within years while speed growth may ease but continue.
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New York
James Doolittle
Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
Washington
F. Trubes Davison
Pacific
Atlantic
Hawks
Doolittle
Life Story of Wiley Post Globe Galloper
Leon H. Durst profiles Wiley Post, noting his rise as chief test pilot at the Burbank factory and his drive for higher aviation. The piece covers Post's near-misses, his 1928 Goebel transcontinental flight, 1929 refueling attempts, the Los Angeles to Chicago derby victory, and his partnership with Harold Gatty on the round-the-world bid.
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Leon H. Durst
Associated Press
Burbank
Calif
Wiley Post
Ad Goebel
Chicago
New York
Robbins Jones 70 Use Refuel Ships On Pacific Flight
Seattle July 8 Two Texas aviators Rey L Robbins and H Jones flew from Fort Worth at 3 57 am Pacific Time in a white monoplane on a nonstop mid air refueling attempt to Tokyo. They aim for a 5100 mile route over Alaska and Siberia seeking a 25000 prize from Asahi newspaper.
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Reginald
Robbins
Peaibie
Ak ‘Okyo
Jones
Seattle
Wash
Rey L. Robbins
H. §. Jones
Texas
Fort Worth
Tokyo
Fiers
Asahi
Alaska
Siberia
Japan
Rivice
Fairbanks
Jimmy Mettern
Nick Greener
Washington Athletic Club
Bill Connor
National Aeronautical Association
Rave
Thid Altent
el In
Disjester
Charles
Behick
British Columbia
Yukon
Peirbanks
Solomon
Robbing
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Reich
Reichsbank
John D. Rockefeller
British Foreign Office
Commerce Dept
Post and
Los Angeles
Goebel
Winnie Mae
Hall
Coste
Bellonte
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