Steadily Rising Building Trade Trend Highlighted
East Chicago Indiana June 20 The steady rise in residential construction is cited as a sign the nation remains on the road to recovery. R Earl Pet state director of the Federal Housing Administration spoke before the East Chicago chamber of commerce noting FHA received 2217 applications totaling 9 784 000 since January 1 1939 and stressing modern financing and advanced construction techniques will bring siding industry to the fore.
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East Chicago
Ind
R. Earl Petstate
Federalising Administration
FHA
British Troops Break Blockade Run
British forces breach a blockade amid ongoing tensions as units maneuver to escort shipments and secure key routes. Reported by war desk, the incident underscores evolving strategic pressure in the theater with implications for civilian access and supply lines.
Rge Chicken House Own Off Foundation
A fragmented OCR item mentions a foundation and a chicken house with unclear context. The readable terms suggest entities in a property or business matter but details are missing to confirm date, location, or outcome.
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RGE Chicken House
OWN Off Foundation
Duvall Sentenced to Life for Murder in Indianapolis
Indianapolis June 20 Ray nd Duvall 31 today was sentenced to life imprisonment for the robbery murder two years ago of Ston Potts. Duvall pleaded guilty and was taken to Marion county criminal court for immediate sentence.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Raynd Duvall
Bery
Ston Potts
Marion
Duvall
Payrolls and employment rise in Indiana area
Indianapolis reports strong month to mid May gains from Indiana Employment Service and U S Department of Labor. Payrolls total 88,362,133, up 15.6 percent from last year while 404,375 men employed, up 7.6 percent. Seasonal decline was one percent, payroll drop far below normal. Severed
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Indianapolis
Indiana Employment Service
United States Department of Labor
New Burden Shifts To Circuit Judge In Indiana
A new Indiana law places the duty of deciding indigent patients in state hospitals on Boone County Circuit Court judges starting next month. Previously the court handled juvenile commitments. now it must rule on who may receive medical or surgical care at public expense. Township trustees will assist, but the judge remains responsible for applications. After July 1 any resident over sixteen with a deformity could seek admission to Indiana University hospital facilities.
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Indiana
Boone Circuit
Keflex Memorial Hospital
Hitler Pardons Political Prisoners in Czech Unrest
Berlin report states Hitler issued a broad amnesty for political prisoners, including Czech cases tied to anti government activity. The move followed violence in former Czechoslovakia, amid reports Himmler toured Prague to quell unrest and secure German influence.
Freeman elected Hoosier Boys State governor at fairgrounds
Richard Merill Freeman, 17, a Crawfordsville high school graduate, won the governorship by the largest majority in the Hoosier Boys State history at the Indiana state fairgrounds. Weather and railroad moves also key local notes as IC C declines to approve a reorganization plan for the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railroad. Wheat crop may be damaged by intermittent showers across Indiana, weather chief Armington says.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Richard Merill Freeman
Crawfordsville
J. H. Armington
Indianapolis Weather Bureau
Man jailed for snatching spectacles from girls
A 40 year old man in Munich Lane confessed to a two year spree of snatching spectacles from young women in dark streets. He approached victims, ripped off glasses, and hid them or destroyed them by tram tracks. Police logged nightly reports as he described his motive with bizarre pride.
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Munich
Rachel Fiend
Cnr
Ibrvart
Yagent
Aps
Jasmosh
T's
Fimo
Manton Fate Hangs On Mercy Plea In Escapes Case
Grey haired Martin T. Manton former senior judge of the Federal Court of Appeals in New York faced a two year penitentiary term and a $10000 fine after being convicted of selling his services while in office. He asked the judge for mercy and vowed to appeal. In Wisconsin a sheriff announced killer Ray Olen was identified as the kidnapper of 10 year old Charles Mattson, with a 100 man posse chasing through the Moose Lake area as the investigation continued.
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New York
Martin T. Manton
Federal Court of Appeals
York
Humods
Fli
Circuit Court of Appeals
Shally
Calvin Chesnut
Manton
U. S. Supreme Court
John Ca
Hayward
Wis
Ray Olen
Charles Matt Aon
George Seehuetter
Witeanein
Sherif Seehuetter
Moose Lake
Olson
U S to Create Global Trade Promotion Agencies
Washington June 26 The United States plans a broad expansion of foreign trade promotion with new government agencies in capitals worldwide. About 500 personnel will be involved including 140 commercial attaches and 11 consular officers abroad. A state department bureau will coordinate data from these officers to support U S trade efforts.
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Washington
Ata
Roosevelt
Ace
Ne Plate
Forenate
Capital
State Department
Tax Revision Bill Gets Quick Action From Senate Body
Washington June 20 The senate finance committee moved the business appeasement tax bill rapidly toward final passage with no hearings. The House had approved it last night with one vote against. If speed continues, President Roosevelt could sign by week’s end. Senator Townsend said hearings would not be held, though Under-Secretary John W. Hares attended and may be questioned later. The committee began reviewing the bill section by section as soon as it convened.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Roosevelt
House
Townsend
Delaware
Finance Committee
International News Service
the Treasury
John W. Hares
Minnesota Storm Toll Sparks Wide Relief Effort
Minneapolis reports nine dead and over fourteen injured as a tornado rips through small Minnesota towns. State agencies join private groups to aid scores of homeless residents with at least 100 homes wrecked and property damage around 21 million dollars.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Pall Prom Cherry Tree Fatal to Boy
Indianapolis report dated June 20 states a boy from Clermont died after a fall from a cherry tree. Richard W. O’Banion, aged years, sustained a skull fracture and died at Methodist Hospital.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Richar W. O'Banion
Clermont
Myron Hadley 31 Killed by Bull Near Danville
Danville Indiana June 20 Myron Hadley 31 was gored to death by a hall of his farm a few miles southwest of Danville today. The Big Four section employee was attacked while milking and his body found in the lot by his feeder. Survived by his mother Mrs Luther Hadley a brother and three sisters.
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Danville
Ind
Myron
Hadle
Hull
Luther Hadley
Germany tops in new armored cruisers alarms Britain
London experts warn of German superiority as Germany commissions the Bleacher, a 16 000 ton armored cruiser first of five in the class. The ship features modern design, high velocity long range guns, strong armor and under water protection. British County class cruisers lag in armament and protection, risking inferiority in future engagements.
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Germany
Bleacher
Hot Weather Costs Hammond Man $190
In Hammond Indiana on June 20 carpenter Ernest Ruth 35 endured heat while working on a new roof. He discarded his pants to cool off but left the trousers behind with $190 in the pockets missing after a hurried return to the job.
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Hammond
Ind
Ernest Ruth
Ruth
Penny Ice Fund Approved by Local Leaders
The Lions Club Penny Ice Fund campaign gains broad backing from Mayor Stanley FE Jones city health officer Dr. O. C. Higgins and church pastors. They emphasize ice as essential for health and comfort in warm months and urge community support to aid those unable to obtain ice, highlighting endorsements from Rev. Carl A. Metz Rev. James D. Martin Rev. Blame Kirkpatrick and others.
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Lions Club Penny Ice Fund
Stanley FE
Jones
O. C. Higgins
Higgins
Carl A. Metz
First Baptist Church
Lebanon
James D. Martin
Presbyterian Church
Blame Kirkpatrick
Pristyo
Methodist Church
Richard W. Moore
Central Christian
Boyle Nomination May Be Rejected
Washington June 20 Roosevelt faces senate rejection of his nomination of William S. Boyle as U S attorney for Nevada. The fight, led by Senator Pat McCarran, stems from Boyle being deemed personally offensive to him amid political battles linked to Roosevelt’s effort to purge rebel Democratic senators.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
William S. Boyle
U. S
Nevada
Boyle
Pat McCarran
Marvin Melayre
Stern American Protests Over Japan Civilian Policy
Tokyo reports two stern American protests over Japan in China. Foreign Minister Arita met Emperor Hirohito at the Imperial Palace, seeking the ruler's advice on a decisive Far East move. Britain signals readiness to settle Tientsin as a local issue if Tokyo adopts a local approach.
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Tokyo
Japan
China
Yachiro Arity
Hirohito
Imperial Palace
Far East
Arita
Britain
Anita
Tientsin
London
Athom
Hiranuma
Ameria
Shiro
Nippon
Chiena
Flood control fund to back largest nationwide project yet
Washington reports the War Department civil functions appropriation bill includes 172 million dollars for flood control projects starting July 1. The package totals 305 million for nonmilitary operations, aims to flood protect across the nation with dams reservoirs and levees, and follows the 1926 and 1937 flood disasters. The measure, backed by House and Senate panels, awaits House approval of minor changes before going to the White House.
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Washington
War Department
Department
House
Senate
White House
Spyder
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Berlin
Czechoslovakia
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Prazut
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Armington
Charles Mattson
Amercan
Gwis
W. W. Mattson
Tacoma
Wash
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William
Muriel
Everett
U. 8
Myron Hadley
Hammond Man
Penny Ice Fund
McCarran
Kulangsu
South China
Aimoy
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