Germany plans military coup on a large scale
Report notes a large scale military coup in Germany with continuation hinted on page four.
23 Jun 1939
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1939
Page
1
Report notes a large scale military coup in Germany with continuation hinted on page four.
Paris reports a defensive mutual assistance pact between Turkey and France effective in case of aggression in the Mediterranean, to be refined by a long term declaration. Also noted are US UK protests over Japan's blockade and its possible food tax restrictions for Kulangsu. Detroit recalls a fatal exchange with a bandit. Indianapolis notes city accounts misused by former clerk Mel Good and others.
Nearly a dozen wives of mill workers picketed a Los Angeles plant, carrying signs about feeding children and car payments, while debating whether to resume work or have bachelors replace their husbands. The C L O International Longshoremen and Warehousemen's Union has been picketing to press a closed shop.
The Penny Ice Fund shows steady support with two day contributions reaching 72 dollars to aid relief for the needy during July and August. Firms and individuals gave 24 dollars today, with organizers urging more donations to sustain the planned aid through the hot season.
Indianapolis June 23 delegate Francis E Townsend founder of the 210 month pension plan warned at the Movement's fourth national convention that self interest binds followers, calling it a trait of humanity and a force stronger than religion. The Townsend Plan aims to secure periodic benefits for aging citizens and has drawn white-haired proponents from Los Angeles and other cities.
Washington June 23 Tesse S Jones and John M Cartas were chosen by President to head two major agencies under the government reorganization program effective July 1. H E Jones, head of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, was nominated as federal loan administrator on July 1. John M Car is head of Rural Crutication Administration named federal works administrator.
Iidianand June 27. Howard Jackson a year old plumber and contractor was trapped for nearly 12 hours when cave in trapped him under tons of earth and debris. Helpers using timbers and an emergency oxygen tube finally freed him as rescuers pulled him out with a canvas sheet, ending a tense, painstaking rescue.
Former world heavyweight champion Gene Tunney announces the fourth child for his family, a girl joining three brothers. Mrs Tunney Polly Tunney reportedly well as newborn arrives at Harkness Pavilion weighing eight pounds one and one half ounces.
Hollywood reports actress Joan Manners was jailed for two days for contempt of court after attempting to regain custody of her 7 year old daughter. Judge Samuel Langan ruled she violated a court order by harassing John Langan and picketing outside his home.
The agriculture supply bill moved back to the Senate for approval or House rejection of amendments that reduced total funding to 26,516,000. Provisions for farm tenancy, pink bollworm control, extension service, wildfire suppression, and weather bureau were rejected by the House.
Police presented two exhibits as a caution to boy hitch-hikers aiming for the World Fair. Exhibit A was Robert Wagoner age 11 and Exhibit B was Edwards Reagan. Both from Lebanon Indiana were taken to the Jamaica Children’s Shelter on a charge connected to attempting to see the fair. Authorities said the move prevents a flood of children seeking rides to the fair.
Washington reports New Deal supporters claim Roosevelt can secure 284 convention votes for a renomination. Prominent states including New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois are cited as backing a third term, with leaders asserting strong voter sentiment in favor of Roosevelt. Some New Dealers fear a potential draft, while anti-New Dealers believe renomination can be blocked.
Indianapolis June 25 Townsend clubs warn that a $200 monthly old age plan would be costly to administer, costing over 1 million workers to handle an estimated 456 million annual tax returns. Clarence A. Jackson, Indiana tax chief, spoke to about 11,000 delegates while Senator Gerald Nye argued the need to develop a workable system.
Michigan City Indiana June 23 Lucky Jimmy Swain a 22 year old Black man died in the electric chair at the Michigan City prison for the holdup murder of an Evansville Indiana grocer. Swain was known among inmates and had narrowly escaped execution previously. He refused to speak after removal from his cell at 1205 am and was pronounced dead at 1208 am after last meals.
On June 25, administration leaders in the Senate threatened to keep the chamber in session through the night to break a bedding filibuster. Senator Minton of Indiana, Democratic whip, urged a lengthy session as silver bloc members blocked monetary Lab action, delaying administration measures.
A tax reform measure cleared both houses in five days amid rapid legislative action. The bill, related to corporation profits tax and broader revenue changes, heads to the White House for the president's signature after amendments were approved.
Rome asserts Albania’s autonomy remains a fiction as Mussolini tightens control. The Albanian constitution centralizes power in Rome with King Victor Emmanuel III approving all laws. Albanian armed forces are folded into Italy, and Albanian media and youth groups are under Fascist oversight while religious practice largely unchanged.
Washington reports President Roosevelt moved to put a 3.3 billion lending program into effect. He convened congressional and administration leaders for a White House briefing to shape legislation. The seven year plan aims to loosen credits, stimulate industry, and balance economic fluctuations via government guaranteed securities.
Army dispatches report intensified Soviet air activity near the Manchukuoan outer Mongolian border. A Kwantung army communique says 150 Soviet aircraft crossed the border at 4 p.m. Thursday, were met by 18 Japanese planes, and 41 Japanese craft were shot down.
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