Next Move on Neutrality Still Unknown in Washington
July 17 reports say no decision was reached on steps to end congressional deadlock over neutrality regulation after a Roosevelt Hull conference. Barkley, Garner, Bankhead, and Rayburn attended. debate includes adjournment prospects and the $2.8 billion lending bill. Senate activity and aid to Japan were also in focus as committees prepare executive sessions.
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Washington
Teadar Barkley
Roosevelt
Hull
Barkley
Congress
Conpgroax
Wee
Garner
Bankhead
House
Rayburn
Seergtney
Thele
Senate
Issia
Vresh Seyport
Narels Itleneb
Gore Tna
Italy
Japan
Senate Selion
Pittman
Gillette
Iowa
Dahon
Weather outlook with scattered showers and cooler nights
Fragmented weather notes indicate general wet conditions tonight with showers possible Tuesday afternoon. City forecasts show mixed temperatures with cooler nights ahead, cloudy skies over Virginia and Kentucky regions, and scattered showers extending into Wednesday.
Garber's forces outline battle plan for 1940 convention
Washington dispatch sketches a Democratic strategy to mobilize unpledged delegates for the 1940 national convention. Campaign managers aim to awaken anti Roosevelt voters, influence primaries, and tilt delegates toward favored candidates through targeted precinct and county meetings. They propose a “barely worded” outline to guide local activities and delegate selections.
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WW. B. Ragsdale
Washington
Dilly
Garner
Roosevelt Hal
Lien
Tau Charmer
Ramon Cank
Iie
Democrats
Veltian
Jone Lowel
Erlue
Garnier
Aged Governor Launches Campaign to Dry Michigan
Aged Governor announces run to restore Michigan to a dry status amid prohibition revival. He advocates strict enforcement and urges repeal of licenses, framing the move as a return to traditional values. Local reaction is cautious as observers note political maneuvering ahead of the campaign.
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Michigan
Mine Blast Traps 19 Bodies in Western Kentucky Shaft
Rescue workers race against time after a massive blast at a Kentucky mine kills 19 miners and traps others. Buckman, company president, confirms fatalities while 10 miners escape. Ventilation and dangerous air slow body removal as relatives mourn. A relief drive funds families of the victims.
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Feont
Ruckmin
Nining
Kentucky
Lown
wWerd
Buckman
Willy Rescue
John Daniel
Aly
Barniet
Sedins
Duniel
Offici Als Lsted
Ius Arch Gold
Foreman
Riddell Litte
Charles Wallace
Boyd
Clyde
Cole
Gurdon Kadge
Wards Williams
Negray Allen Chambers
Negre
Elmer Stiles
Providence Vihitors' Committee
Vietims
Ruckman
Big Arobber
BDT
Ming
Fritz Kuhn Back In Law's Clutches In Southbridge
Southbridge Mass July 17 FRITZ KUHN leader of the German American Bund failed to answer drunkenness charges at the appointed hour after a confrontation with a Webster, Mass. group. The proceedings were postponed as no one appeared to enter a plea. The case was adjourned until the next session. observers noted the absence of the defendant and the court postponed further action.
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Southbridge
Mass
Brite Uke
Bund
Sulla
Iry
Jude Louis Ricalard
Pune
Waa
260 Miners Case Goes to Grand Jury in Harlan
In Harlan Kentucky on July 17 cases involving 260 miners and associated defendants were presented to the grand jury under agreements among attorneys. Bail amounts were raised and reduced for several defendants while charges include banding sedition and conspiracy. Military present with firearms searches. a peace conference in Knoxville was referenced as negotiations continued between the United Mine Workers and coal operators.
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Harlan. Ky
Benushy
George ‘Tiller
Harlan
Bierke Carter
Warsaw
Willie Tee
Meo
Las
Ros
Harlan Coal Operators Association
Unted Mine Workers
CTO
UMW
Optors’ Association
Elrmigh
Mihan- Birken
Datiel
Dock Galdiell
Iarlan
Last Minute News Flashes From Wartime Construction
July 1741 notes list of under construction naval ships and auxiliaries as part of a peacetime meet organized by Offiela with an estimated cost of 4 000 000 000. Federal farm officials foresee improved European demand for U S agricultural products in coming months amid military expansion. United Mine Workers leaders resume joint negotiations with coal interests as tensions ease in Ling district.
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Washington
Allies Confer on Army Might in Case of War
Allied planning tightens as Britain Poland and Turkey discuss unified wartime command. Sir Edmund Ironside travels to Warsaw to coordinate forces while Turkish talks with France unfold. Chamberlain dismisses demands tied to Sino Japanese hostilities as Far East tensions rise with Manchoukuo and Soviet forces.
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Turkey
Edmund Ironside
London
Warsaw
Brujah
Ankara
Sir Edmund
Leslie Hore-Boliska
England
Britain
Tokyo
Robert Leslie Craigie
Chamberlain
House of Commons
le Ine East
Japan
Tientsin
Great Britain
Far Eastern
Manchoukuo
Outer Mongolia
Manchoukuoan
Halinarshan
Manchoukua
Puroruse
Pularki
Power Contract Revision Started in TVA Purchase Talks
Nashville July 17. TVA and local groups began talks to revise a nonbinding last May plan for the 78.66 million purchase of Tennessee Electric Power Company properties. Congress authorized 62.5 million in bonds, with 46 million for TVA’s share. TVA officials expect a rapid transfer with minor adjustments as the process proceeds toward completion.
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Nashville
Tay
Tennessee Valley Authority
East
Middle Tennessee
TVA
Ualiey
Leche to face jury probing Louisiana college scandal
Baton Rouge July 17. Three weeks after stepping down as governor Richard W Leche prepared to answer a grand jury inquiry into university affairs. Justice Faournet General Guerre and other witnesses including Shattuck Cooper and Willson Riley were summoned.
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Baton Rouge
Richard W. Leche
John B. Faournet
L Louisiania Supreme Court
Louwis F
Uerre
James Monroe Smith
Louisiana State University
Leche
Supmons
Fournet
Guerre
Aother
Frank A. Shattuck
W. A. Cooper
Willson J. Riley
Monroe
New Orleans
WEA
James H. Crutther
Louisiana
Atlanta greets Baptist leader Truett on welcome visit
Atlanta on July 17 welcomes Dr George W Truett of Dallas Texas president of the Baptist World Alliance back to the city a half century after his first Georgia Baptists speech. Officials from state and city join papist leaders in greeting the renowned churchman as a 100 voice choir and a band perform.
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Atlanta
George W. Truett
Dallas
Tex
Baptist World Alliance
Mountaineer
Charletta
Clay County
North Carolina
Iite
Miawasse Academy
Truett
Georgia
Efforts Ended for Increase of WPA Wages
Washington AFL and Labor leaders pressed to restore the wage scale for WPA work. President Roosevelt’s administration faced calls to reverse the 130 hour month rule, with protests spreading to New York and other states. Up to 20,000 WPA workers reportedly dismissed for absences amid walkouts as unions and CIO warn of cuts to relief programs.
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Hy Wie
American Federation of Labor
Washington
WPA
Capitol
William Greoy
Bankhead
L-Am
Rayburn
D-Tax
Nouse
Garner
Senate
Harry Bates
Bricklayers Union
AFL
Pennsylvania
Philadolphia
Wose Ubescol
Frm
Roosevelt
David Lasser
Workers Alliance
John L. Lewis
CIO
Chicago
Democratic Party
Jones L. McRevitt
Philadelpha
Traden Council
PWA
Unio
McDevitt
Murray
Mont
Sabath
United States
New York City
Seliet
WPA Teacher's Union
New York
Brehon B. Somerville
Tie
Subuth
Arc
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