Lette Wins In JWA Democratic Race For Senate
In Iowa a Democratic primary returns show Guy M. Gillette leading the senatorial race with strong support amid New Deal criticism. Gillette led a crowded field as 1,809 of 2,447 precincts reported, while Otha Wear and others trailed. Republican results also listed former Senator Les Dickinson with high totals.
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Lette
JWA
Senate
Washington
Les A. Farley
Iowa
Vevelt
Farley
White House
Guy F. Gilte
Gillette
Des Moines
Previcts
Guy M. Gillette
Otha D. Wear
Joseph J. Meyers
Ellsworth Richolson
W. G. Byerff
Les J. Dickinson
Lloyd Thurston
sMaines
Guy M. Gil Doi
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Bill
Ton
Lillette
Ip of Men
Othe DD
Woearin
Harry L. Hop
Senatorial race dull and spiritless in history
The article notes a quiet fall for the senatorial contest with no strong local contenders emerging. Backers like Raymond Willier and Gates leaders are mentioned, while Oliver Gary and Dick W. of Koao appear as hopefuls. Officials say the campaign lacks enthusiasm and momentum despite a long season ahead.
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Raymond Willier
Walter Bossert
Khan Chieftain
Oliver Gary
Dick W
Ko Ao
O. P
Apartment Fire Forces 75 Residents to Flee in Indianapolis
Nearly 75 persons fled a burning apartment building at 5230 East Washington Street in Indianapolis last night. Firemen rescued a girl from a ladder and two elderly women. no injuries reported. Damage estimated at $2,000.
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Indianapolis
Ind
East Washington Street
Tulare Lake Basin Flood Swallows 26,891 Acres in California
Fresno report says flood waters sweep into a vast natural basin with no outlet, now flooding 26,891 acres of the Tulare Lake basin. The disaster threatens about 1,000,000 dollars in crop damage, with cotton losses totaling 262,000 and sugar beet losses around 141,000.
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Fresno
Calif
Tulare Lake
Final Big Money Bill Up in House
The House Appropriations Committee approved a final big money bill for the federal budget, totaling about 274 million dollars and guiding funds for a large Naval program, tax refund processing, and the recapitulation of the Tom Imoddity Credit Corporation. The measure, under budget estimates, moves to the House floor for debate. It calls for 95.8 million for Naval Yard expansion and construction of battleships, cruisers, and support ships, along with plans for a new light aircraft carrier or drone carrier. It also funds restoring the Commodity Credit Corporation with 100 million capital and includes 50.1 million for processing tax refunds and 10 million for continued processing tax needs. The bill affects thirteen states plus Hawaii and Alaska.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Tom Imoddity Credit Corporation
J Tates
Hawaii
Alaska
Navy
Naval
Recoven Ag
Commodity Credit Corporation
Treasury
Department
Dairy Workers Strike in Detroit Ends Quickly
A daytime strike by CIO Dairy Workers in Detroit ended after 400 members walked off, with company representatives and union officials signing an agreement. Details of the settlement between Detroit Creamery Company and Eb ling Creamery Company were not immediately released.
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CIO
Detroit
Unites
Deroit Creamentes
Regesentatives
Detroit Creamery Company
Ebling Creamery Company
Florida ransom bill passes amid controversial report
The Miami Daily News reports that a portion of the ransom paid for the release of kidnapped Jimmy Cash Jr. was recovered by federal agents in Jacksonville. Federal agents declined to comment. The paper says two Tennessee police officers, halted on a highway after a vacation in Florida, were questioned by agents and released.
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Miami, Fla
Miami Daily News
Today
Hiller
Jimmy Cash, Jr
Princeton
Jacksonville
Daly News
Othe Obi
Tennessee
Floris
Tallahassee
Saul
G-men
Three Held on Charge of Kidnapping Ohio Man
San Francisco report says Harley Spruance an Ohio farmer was abducted across the state line into Indiana and forced to pay 2000 for his release. Edna Lucille Merritt her husband James and sister Dorothy Melvina are charged with complicity. Merritt says the money was a loan. Deputy Ui S Marshall M. J. Lynch took Merritt to Cincinnati.
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San Francisco
Jane
Harley T. Spruance
Ohio
Indiana
Edna Lucille Merritt
Cincinnati
Ui S Marshall
M. J. Lynch
Hieband
James
Dorothy Melvina
Hilters Bran
Beth Nhey
Robert Mefford Wins Purdue Scholarship
Robert Mefford son of Mr and Mrs Russell Mefford of Lebanon has been awarded a scholarship to Purdue University for next year. He recently graduated from Lebanon High School and will enter his freshman year this fall after a competitive examination held two weeks ago at the university.
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Robert Mefford
Russell Mefford
Lebanon
Purdue University
Robert
Lebanon High School
Purdue
France Faces Huge Losses of Crops By Drought
Paris reports drought across France causing widespread crop losses of 50 to 75 percent in several departments including Hérault Aude Gard Vaucluse Var and Bouches du Rhone. Hardest hit are wine regions Bordeaux Burgundy wheat hay and wool suffer. plan to indemnify farmers and revive the National Farm Calamities Fund under consideration.
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France
Paris
Herault
Bordeaux
Burgundy
Aude
Garde
Vaucluse
Var
Bouches-du-Rhones
Midi
Burwundy
Alsace
Ministry of Agriculture
John M Sandy dead at Advance after long illness
John M Sandy aged 79 died at his home in Advance after years of illness. A native of Morgan County, he lived in Advance many years and contributed to the community as a founder of the local telephone system, a farmer, and livestock breeder. He married Mary Forest Rose in 1885 near Ladaya. Survivors include his widow, a daughter Maude Nease of Indianapolis, a granddaughter and a great grandson. a son Manson Sandy and a brother had predeceased him. Burial is at Jamestown cemetery with funeral at the Brattan home.
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Johan My
Boo
Jamestown
Sands
Moran Oot
James
Mary J
Boone County
Morgan County
Ladaya
Mary Porrest Rose
Sandy
Advance
R. JL Riner
Jefferson Township
Jackson Township
Masonic Order
Knights Templar
Maude Nease
Indianapolis
Clyde. Nease
Harley Claffey
James Ernest Claffey
Manson Sandy
Montague A. Sandy
Salvation Army Drive Set For Tomorrow Meeting Tonight
Three team captains Lester Boatman Maurice Barr and George Wimborough will meet Ernest Stewart and twelve businessmen this evening to discuss the Salvation Army drive. A solicitation for subscriptions will occur Thursday with promising results seen among employees and a goal of surpassing six hundred dollars.
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Lester J. Boatman
Maurice Barr
George Wimborough
Ernest Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Amy
Karl Darnell
Eugene Mc’ Dowell
Russell George
Richard Adney
Ar Bi Smiley
Higher Court Denies Rehearing in Indiana Case
The Indiana Supreme Court denied a petition for rehearing in the Lebanon Appellant vs Public Service Co of Indiana and Union Trust Co case. In Hartford a bench warrant was issued for five 1935 general assembly members over alleged bribery stock graft tied to Electric Steam Sterilizing Co inc legislation. In Texas two army officers and a cadet were killed, another cadet injured near Randolph Field.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Supreme Court
Lebanon
Public Service Co
Indiana
Hartford
Conn
Robert J. Munger
General Assembly
Electric Steam Sterilizing Company Inc
Delaware Corp
San Antonio
Tex
Army
Randolph Field
Arthur M. Keppler
Houston
Nathan H. Coddington
Calif
William H. Coneby
Washington, D. C
Japanese Bomb Canton at Night With Flare Aids
Canton reports a third raid in 18 hours with incendiaries hit northern districts while later attacks targeted Hankow railway and Central Park District. authorities warned of heavy casualties though some non-combatants were moved. Japanese claims spoke of vengeance and success as Kaifeng fell on Lunghar front. Six American physicians urged action to end daily massacres in Canton.
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Canton
Hankow
Central Park District
Central Park Region
Kuomintang
Lunghar
Kaifeng
Phy Icians
Japan
Severe storm hits Southern Michigan with tornado force
Detroit, June 7. Winds of tornadic force and a severe electrical storm lashed southern Michigan, injuring property in Jackson County where homes and barns were destroyed and livestock killed. Over 30 towns lost electric service as live wires blocked highways and motorists were warned. Detroit also endured tornado-like winds for four hours with three thunderstorms and 1.17 inches of rain.
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Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Jackson County
Jackson
New Tax Bill for Farm Aid Urged
Washington June 7 Speaker Bankhead urged enactment of a new tax bill in the next Congress to finance an expanded farm program as Congress moved toward a minimum price plan for major farm commodities. A Senate amend ment to the spend-and-lend bill would add 212 million dollars for farm subsidies.
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Washington
Congress
Speaker Bankhead
House
Senate
Rep
Ford
Congressional Fanny
Boy Severely Stung While Hiving Bees
Lawrence Peery, son of Mr and Mrs Herschel Peery, west of town, was badly stung by bees Monday afternoon when attempting to hive them without help. He failed to adjust the netting, several bees got under the veil, and his face and head became swollen. His condition is not serious.
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Lawrence Peery
National Progressive Party Grooms Six States as Cornerstones
Madison Wis June 7 Six states Minnesota New York Wisconsin California Washington and Iowa are being groomed as the cornerstone states for the National Progressive party Gov Phillip F La Follette says the party will form a national platform after endorsements from state parties. He outlines broad aims including a job for every American a decent annual income and an efficient non dictatorial national chief executive. Continued on Page 5.
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Madison
Wis
Minnesota
New York
Wisconsin
California
Washington
Iowa
National Progressive Party
Phillip F. LaFollette
America
American Labor Party
Progressives
la Follette
National Progressives
Victory for Compromise Plan on Wage-Hour Bill
Washington reports a temporary victory for a compromise wage and hour bill. Southern Bloc conferees accepted a 25 cent initial minimum, rising to 40 cents with boards to advise on increases, and a 40 hour week target, while rejecting a rigid 40-10 standard. The Senate action ends stalemate as House aides signal willingness to compromise, amid pending $300 plus deficiency appropriation measure.
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Washington
South
Senate
Ellendir
Louisiana
Pepper
Florida
Walsh
Massachusetts
Thomas
Utah
Charman
Murray
Montana
Ellender
Borah
Idaho
LaFoallette
Wisconsin
House
Thomas Walsh
Insurance man takes own life in fraud probe
Indianapolis June 7 federal authorities continued an inquiry into a fraudulent insurance ring as Charles C Pickens an insurance salesman leaped from the 11th floor during questioning by postal inspector O H Willard. He landed on a car hood on Illinois street. The deputy coroner said no notes indicating self destruction were found. Investigators have been examining alleged fraudulent insurance activities.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Charles C. Pickens
O HO
Willard
St. Louis
Pickens
Theachusetts’ Protective Associa
Phickens
Ilinois Street
Norman Rooher
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Tulare Lake Basin
Heegiock
John M. Sandy
Advange
Salvation Army
Bulletins
New National Progressive Party
Addre
Goy la Follette
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