Southerners to demand pay differentials across regions
Southern Senators threaten a filibuster if wage hour reform omits regional pay differentials. The conferees near a compromise call for a 25 cent minimum now, rising to 30 cents in two years, with industry boards setting rates for five years before a universal 40 cent minimum. Southern delegates demand exemptions for their lower living costs and higher freight costs.
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Senate
Washington
Thomas
Utah
Ellender
D-La
Ellender and Pepper
D-Fla
Japan Becomes U S Best Customer for Arms Supplies
Japan has become the United States' top buyer of war materials, passing China over the last six months while Brazil led in May with 1.49 million dollars. Japan spent 1.33 million in May and 6.09 million over six months, outpacing China’s 5.82 million, per State Department figures.
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Washington
Japan
United States
State Department
China
Brazil
National Munitions Control Board
Kiwanis Club to Meet Tonight at White House
The Logan Kiwanis Club will hold its regular meeting at the White House at 6 P M today. President Lawrence Mooney said no business of importance would be discussed.
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Logan Kiwanis Club
White House
Lawrence Mooney
Chicago Woman Given 30 Days To Live After Rare Injury
Hertha Klinkig, 21, of Chicago, suffers a rare injury from an automobile accident 16 months ago. Doctors predict she has 30 days to live. She weighed 137 pounds at the time and now weighs 87.
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Hertha Klinkig
Chicago
Miss Klinkig
France rushes troops to Spanish frontier amid fierce air attacks
Warplanes devastated civilian areas in Spain and China as France sent reinforcements to the Spanish frontier after suspected invasions. Canton's 11th straight day of bombing left thousands dead, while insurgent raids along Spain's Mediterranean coast caused heavy casualties. France's premier Edouard Daladier toured frontier zones and took command to repel further incursions. Ecuador accused Peru of massing troops near their border despite assurances, raising broader regional tension.
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Spain
China
France
Ecuador
Peru
Canton
South China
Edouard Daladier
Oriente
Local option petitions filed for beer vote in Benton Township
Petition action shapes the Benton Township primary on beer sales. Anthony Cook Logan filed as Democratic county commissioner candidate, facing Emanuel Wolfe. Central committee filings include Democrats John Eberst Jack Lanning Clarence McCall John Canty and Republicans Clinton Webb Orman Beavers.
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County Election Board
Benton Township
South
Bloomingville
Anthony Cook
Logan
Emanuel Wolfe
Central Committee
John Eberst
Jack Lanning
Jobs
Clarence McCall
Murray City
John E. Canty
Clinton Webb
Orman Beavers
Perry
May report shows Clerk of Courts collects 345 title fees
Don Feather's May certificate of title fees total 345 dollars with 244 dollars allocated to the county and 100 dollars to the state. The monthly summary records the distribution by office.
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Don Feather
Looting Incident Leaves One Dead In Cincinnati
Three youths were surprised by Detective Walter Carney and officers while looting a bakery. One, Glenn Clark, 18, was killed by police fire. A wounded companion was Martin Havelin, 17, and another youth, 17, was taken into custody.
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Cincinnati
Walter Carney
Carney
Glenn Clark
Martin Havelin
Storm Damages Jackson County Property Amid High Winds
A wind storm with thunder lightning and rain last night caused substantial property damage across Jackson County and nearby areas. Major roadways were blocked by fallen trees hindering travel on heavily traveled routes.
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Jackson
Mich
Jackson County
U S Attorneys Push Harlan Case
In London Kentucky on June 7 AP reports government attorneys presented more testimony from union organizers to support claims of a conspiracy in Harlan County to prevent unionization in the coal area. Federal Judge H Church Ford reversed a ruling allowing defense testimony from defendants at NRB hearings and also dismissed contempt charges against FBI agent J M O Leary for allegedly interfering with defense evidence gathering.
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London
Harlan County
H. Church Ford
National Labor Relations Board
Ford
J. M. O'Leary
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Wearin Forces Concede Defeat In Iowa Senate Race
DES MOINES I A June 7 AP Democratic Sen Guy M Gillette widened his lead over Rep Otha D Wearin as returns piled up in Iowa s Senatorial primary Wearin conceded defeat while Gillette s total passed the 50 per cent mark in 1491 of 2447 precincts Dickinson GOP nominee led Rep Lloyd Thurston in a separate two way race with 89709 to 66957 votes if trends hold no convention needed for nomination under state law all four Wearin opponents backed New Deal platform with Gillette pledging loyalty to the President but reserving the right to oppose New Deal measures if wise
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Des Moines
Guy M. Gillette
Otha D. Wearin
Wearin
Iowa
Gillette
Roosevelt
Piculmiucls
Weurill
WPA
Harry L. Hopkins
James Roosevelt
J. Don Kerlin
Wear
Dickinson Gop
L. J. Dickinson
Lloyd Thurston
Thurston
White House
Cincinnati Poison Slayer Anna Hahn Observes Birthday on Death Row
Anna Marie Hahn, the condemned Cincinnati poison slayer, marked her 32nd birthday on death row at Ohio Penitentiary. Her execution was stayed May 4 after the Ohio Supreme Court granted an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Columbus
Anna Marie Hahn
Cincinnati
Ohio
Davey Blames CIO for Akron Labor Riot
Gov. Martin L. Davey charged the Committee for Industrial Organization with orchestrating a mass riot at the Goodyear plant in Akron on May 26-27. He cited threats to suspend laws and deploy troops, claiming CIO leaders planned further violence and driven over 15,000 jobs from Akron.
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Columbus
Martin L. Davey
Committee For Industrial Organization
Akron
National Guard
CIO
Acquit for Cincinnati liquor store supervisor in funds case
Frank C. Schroer Hamilton County supervisor of liquor stores was acquitted by Common Pleas Judge Alfred Mack on charges alleging solicitation of Democratic campaign funds from state civil service workers. The judge found no proof of willful violation of civil service law amid a parallel Franklin County inquiry ordered by Atty. Gen. Herbert S. Duffy.
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Cincinnati
Frank C. Schroer
Hamilton County
Common Pleas
Alfred Mack
Mack
Schroer
Franklin County
Herbert S. Duffy
Burglars Enter 2 More Local Establishments
Barton A Holl of the Logan Chamber of Commerce spoke at the Rotary Club on the Blue and Gray Trail U S Route 33 benefits. He outlined the federal route linking Benton Harbor Michigan with Richmond Virginia and recent dedicatory ceremonies. Rotarians plan a Youth Night with a fish fry at Hocking Valley Country Club next Monday.
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Barton A Holl
Logan Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Logan
Hall
Great Lakes
Benton Harbor
Mich
Tidewater
Richmond Va
Highway Association
Hocking Valley Country Club
Wallet found for missing Ohio dealer B L Legg
An empty wallet belonging to B L Legg of Bexley Ohio a 42 year old used car dealer was found in Findlay Ohio police say Legg was en route to Detroit with 300 dollars to buy cars and is missing since June 2 authorities suspect foul play in a case that involves his possible disappearance.
Unemployed Ohioans To Get 20 Million In Benefits
Walter J. Mackey of the Ohio Unemployment Compensation Commission announced that approximately $20,000,000 in unemployment compensation will be paid to Ohio workers during the first 16 weeks of 1939. The fund, built from $72,000,000 collected since 1937, is projected to reach about $110,000,000 by January 1, 1939. Nearly 1,750,000 workers are covered, with maximum weekly payments of $15 and partial benefits ranging from 10 to 49 percent of the average weekly wage based on lost earnings.
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Columbus
Ohio
Walter J. Mackey
Ohio Unemployment Compensation Commission
Mackey
Ohio Fund
Herbert
Duffy
Burglaries Hit Two Logan Businesses In One Night
City police and county officers investigated back-to-back break ins at Hocking Valley Feed Co on West Main and Chris Brooker’s confectionery on West Hunter in a two block area. Thieves forced basement access, pried a door to reach the first floor, and ransacked an unlocked safe with only about $2 missing. Brooker’s reported a few cigarette packages gone and a rear door entry in the alley, with a failed safe attempt. Ewald Schmitter, who lives on Wood Street behind the confectionery, saw a man in the store around 1 AM today.
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Logan
Hocking Valley Feed Co
West Main Street
Chris Brooker
West Hunter Street
Ed Hockman
Jersey City Holds Mammoth Rally
Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague led and praised a mass demonstration in Journal Square hailed as validation of his anti Reds stance. Authorities estimated the crowd at over 90 percent of the city population, as residents abandoned work to join the parade and display Americanism. Norman Thomas and others had earlier tried to mobilize opponents.
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Jersey City
N. J
Frank Hague
Journal Square
Norman Thomas
Hague
Democratic National Committee
Town Meeting Seeks New Revenue For Relief Funds
Legislative leaders and business interests press for a relief funding plan as a stopgap loan bill dies. Cleveland officials say existing advances must be repaid from future sales tax shares, leaving cities short. Treasurer Knisley proposes a 2 1/2 percent statewide relief tax to generate 5 to 6 million dollars for the rest of 1938.
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Columbus
Senate
Cleveland
Joseph H. Crowley
House
Senate Finance Committee
U S Money Keeps Relief Going in Cleveland
Cleveland received 60000 dollars through the WPA delaying the closure of relief stations. Mayor Harold Burton said the funds are commitments on projects the city had been relieved for and mark the maximum expected from WPA adjustments. He warned a complete shutdown of all relief stations for the city’s 75 000 destitute is now forecast.
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Cleveland
WPA
Harold H. Burton
Burton
Peony Festival Opens Tomorrow in Van Wert Ohio
Van Wert, Ohio hosts the seventh annual Peony Festival expected to draw 175,000 visitors over two days. The celebration features parades fireworks street dancing and public viewing of commercial and private peony gardens in western Ohio.
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van Wert
Ohio
Amait Suspects Return Cheyenne County Case Details
Amait says Deputy U. S. Attorney John Pickett announced Merritt, arrested nine days earlier, would be taken to Ohio on Thursday to answer charges of kidnapping Harley Sprance, an Ohio farmer, with the suspect returning to face the case.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
U. 8
John ©. Pickett
James BE. Merritt
Ohio
Harley T. Sprance
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