World War II era Soviet earthquake of misspoken notes
A garbled 1933 dispatch from The Associated Press describes a chaotic scene in Prokopievsk Siberia and Belove near Moscow with mentions of Belove and local industry. It notes temporary repairs, telephone connectivity limits, and a tense inquiry into a reported incident, attributed to a Moscow based bureau.
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Krasner
New York
Low Mather
Dave
B.S
Beria
Mattern
Gabaut
Tittle Industria Svitlemient
Ruselma
Fudovo Teluatrapit
Flight ends at takeoff at Croydon airport
The fragmented report details a crash during takeoff involving Captain Mollison and crew at Croydon. The machine veered off the field, damaged the nose and lower left wing, and failed to overturn, ending a sequence of earlier air exploits.
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Croydon
Kn Gynt
Dune
Luis Gisanter
Syek
Jueves A. Mollison
Feylaw Ubaby
Uteide Vuntasous
New York
Tex
Ian Verture
Japan refuses to abandon air bombing at disarmament talks
At the Geneva disarmament conference Japan said it could not renounce general air bombing until allied powers abandon aircraft carriers. Ambassador Naotake Sato outlined conditions for Japanese withdrawal and warned of potential infractions if others do not keep pledges. He also lamented the London naval treaty atmosphere and delays in reaching a final accord as the conference adjourned.
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Geneva
Japan
I Rdia
Naotake Sato
Ingvassador
Ing.ll
My. Sato
Four Great Powers Pledge Labor for Peace
Rome reports four major powers Italy Britain France Germany pledge to work within the League of Nations for a decade of peace. The accord aims to address aggression and aid Geneva disarmament, with quick Italian ratification expected and celebrations across Italy.
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Rome
Great Britain
Weance
Ialy
Germany
Benite
Solitus
League of Nations
Italy
Dave
End of Congress Nears By Saturday Says Leader
Washington June 8 The House Democratic leaders and President Roosevelt edge toward a final agreement on war veteran benefits with special committee members returning from the White House. Indications point to a compromise on presumptive World War I veteran cases and service disability reductions with reviews and limited appeals. Roosevelt reportedly abandons a tariff reduction plan to force adjournment.
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Washington
PI House
Roosevelt
Conker
Mnuch Warve Fowshees
White House
Representative Byens
Tennessee
Burns
Eagee
Byrus
Congress
Tennessee Days Hold Convention in Nashville Rally
In Nashville June 8 the united prohibition forces of Tennessee gathered for a statewide rally to plan a campaign for the July 20 primary to send delegates to an August convention on repealing the eighteenth amendment. Dr John F Baggett chaired, pledging 50 days of intensive work led by sober citizens and church leaders. Speakers included John E Edgerton of the Tennessee Manufacturers Association and former Governor Ben W Hooper.
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Nashville
United Prohibition Forness of Tennessee
Delepttes
John F. Baggett
Church of Jesus Christ
John E. Edgerton
The
Tennessee Manufacturers Association
Ben W. Hooper
Tennessee
Hall Bars All Discussion War Debts At Conference
Secretary of State Cordell Hull barred discussion of the war debts at the world economic conference aboard the President Roosevelt liner. He said the war debts and disarmament would not be discussed at the meeting, noting the issue falls to Washington and Geneva officials. The delegation landed at Plymouth Roads and traveled to London for the conference. Hull described the trip as comfortable and expressed hope for international action and a successful conference, with continued coverage on page six.
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Arthur Henderson
London
Plymouth
Ene
Corder Hall
President Roosevelt
Hall Hand
Britain
United States
Mr. Hull
Davis
Norman H. Davis
Geneva
Washington
John Hawkins
Roosevelt
Plymouth Roads
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Mill Bay Dee
England
Hull
Waich
Anerica
Weather forecast for Tennessee and Virginia
Generally fair tonight and Friday with slightly cooler air in extreme northwest Tennessee. Virginia expected partly cloudy tonight into Friday, with possible local thunderstorms in the north Friday afternoon to night and a temperature change. No rainfall data clearly provided for yesterday or last year. readings note 6:00 p.m. daily for preceding 24 hours.
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Tennessee
Virginia
U S Experiences Blistering Heat Across Nation
Heat waves and violent storms plague the Midwest and Northeast with tornadoes hail and lightning. Deaths from drowning and heat prostration rise, notably in Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Ohio Michigan and Pennsylvania. Several towns report fatalities from wind collapses and electroc storms as Great Lakes craft avoid loss.
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Rockies
Atlantic
Great Lakes
Illinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Bloomington
Paducah
New York
Lackgwanoa
Buffalo
Lancaster
Batavia
Harold Seiler
Madison
U.S. seeks France action on arms disarmament
Paris June 8 AP Jesse Straus new American ambassador told President Lebrun the United States waits for France to take definite measures on disarmament and the world economic conference. Ambassador Davis urged Daladier to abolish tanks and curb artillery to enable disarmament. Straus stressed mutual goodwill and ongoing cooperation, while Roosevelt hinted at cooperation on Europe’s legitimate preoccupations. Lebrun praised American friendship as a pillar of international order.
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Jesse
Str
France
Lebrun
United States
Straus
America
Norman IH. Davis
Daladier
Roosevelt
Europe
Jas
Lebron
Senate Grants Probers Power to Inspect Partners Returns
The Senate expanded investigators authority to probe private banks and bankers. Warnings about destructiveness were aired by O. P. Van Sweringen as Morgan firm partners faced questions on income tax avoidance schemes and rail ventures. The body approved regulation to examine stock transactions and authorized $100,000 more for broader private banking inquiries.
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Senate
Washington
O. P. van Swevingen
J. P. Morea and Company
Sweringen Veilrodd
Morgen Bank
J. P. Mogan
Morgan
van Swerington
van Sweringen
Ohioan
Ferdinand Pecora
J. P. Morgan
John W. Davis
Thomas
Lamont
Fletcher
Eet
Department of Justice
International Revenue Bureau
Justice Department
Treasury Receipts and Outlays Report for June
Treasury receipts for June 6 were 5 048 624.77 dollars and expenditures 9 831 279.29 dollars leaving a balance of 240 185 104.79. Customs duties for six days of June amounted to 4 502 280.20 dollars.
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Treasury
Washington
Roosevelt Son and Wife Divorce Move Tied to Nevada Laws
Reports from Los Angeles and Philadelphia detail Elliott Roosevelt and Elizabeth Donner Elliott’s separation. Nevada divorce laws allow either party to sue. Elliott Roosevelt’s wife could file there, while he travels between Tennessee, Arizona, and the East. The couple’s custody dispute and recent meetings are noted without full comment from the parties.
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Roosevelt
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Los Angeles
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Anh Harding
Harry Bannister
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