Louisiana Governor Jones Says Cleanup Has Just Begun
Governor Sam Jones of Louisiana declares the cleanup of political scandals has just started and predicts many new faces in the state's House delegation after this year's election. He criticizes Senators Overton and Ellender, cites Leche graft conviction, and outlines plans for a state probe and a $1 million justice department appropriation.
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Alexandria
Supreme Court upholds flag salute law for schools
The Supreme Court rules the Salute the Flag regulation as constitutional. Justice Frankfurter, delivering an 8 to 1 decision, says training children in patriotic loyalty is within the educational process and not for the court to challenge educational policy. Justice Stone files a separate opinion.
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Congress May Boost Special Tax Program
Washington June 3 Associated Press reports congressional calls to tighten belts and cut deficits spurred plans to raise defense taxes above 656 million dollars annually. Senators George Brown Vandenberg Capper urged larger sums 750 million to 1 billion and a broader reorganization of federal finances.
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Georgia
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Michigan
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Capper
Kansas
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Ways and Means Committee
Sect members held in Texas in Waxahachie standoff
June 3 Waxahachie courty jail crowded with alleged pacifist sect members. 58 women among about 90 arrested for distributing literature. District Attorney Hancock to decide future action as residents clash with police and volunteers. About 50 more sect members were later released in Odessa.
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Waxahatchie
Forrester Hancock
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Teague
Waxahatchie Legion
Refugee Liner For America From War-Torn Europe
The Washington bound liner to pick up American war refugees is assured safe passage by the German government. The President Adams liner carried a large refugee list to New York with many passengers seeking reunion, including 10 year old Peter Duffy traveling alone to Gary Indiana to join his father after his mother’s death.
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Joseph Schenck Indicted On Tax Fraud Charges
On June 3 a federal grand jury indicted Joseph Schenck chairman and executive director of production at the 20th Century Fox Film Corp for 24 counts of income tax fraud conspiracy and making false statements. Co defendant is his bookkeeper Joseph H. Moscowitz. The case centers on tax fraud totaling over $400 000 for 1935 to 1937.
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Joseph Schenck
20Th Century-Fox Film Corporation
Schenck
Joseph H. Moscowitz
Flying Club Volunteers to Help Government in National Emergency
Fifty six members of the 9% club a nationwide group of women pilots volunteered their flying services with the army or navy in any capacity in a national emergency. Meeting at the Montecito home of aviatrix Bessie Owen they pledged to ferry airplanes or pilot aerial missions.
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Bessie Owen
Shipyard Strike Ends at Kearny After 3-Day Walkout
Thousands of workers return to the federal shipbuilding yards in Kearny New Jersey where a three day strike delayed six U S warships and other vessels. About 5 000 employees resume shifts while talks continue on wage boosts for 2 1 half to 4 cents an hour.
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Boy Scout Cubpack to Form Tonight at Sherrouse
The third and final training meeting for parents of boys ages nine to 11 toward forming a city cubpack is set for 7 30 pm at Sherrouse School. Clan C. Black, local Scout executive, will lead. Den Dads and Den Mothers to be chosen. all parents urged to attend.
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State proposal to form crime commission with $1 million aid
A Baton Rouge bill to create a four year crime commission with a $1,000,000 appropriation aims to pursue criminal and civil actions against those who diverted state funds. Governor Sem Jones backs it as Congress grapples 625 new measures. The plan seeks to recover about $4,006,000 for Louisiana while a companion tax program raises rates on natural resources corporate and high incomes and introduces a new natural gas levy.
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War Bulletins From Across Europe Herald Grim News
Haakon VII of Norway gravely ill and maybe dying, per Hufvudstadsbladet from Helsinki. Churchill to speak on the British expeditionary withdrawal from Flanders in the Commons tomorrow. A Norwegian town’s famed son receives funds in New York to aid British forces. In Paris, generals Blanchard and Prioux are raised in the Legion of Honor on Weygand’s recommendation.
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Rene Jacques Prioux
France
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France's Ambassador Coulondre Presents Credentials in Bern
Hubert Coulondre, former French ambassador to Germany, presented his credentials in Bern, Switzerland, during a 144th anniversary event. The formal ceremony took place as relations with Germany were reevaluated amid escalating tensions.
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War at a Glance From Front Pages Across Europe
Paris reports German air raids on the outskirts and heavy bombardment shaking the city as Dunkirk evacuation grows harder. Berlin claims 300000 prisoners in Flanders, Bergues captured near Dunkirk. British hospital ships pinged. Rome notes Italy’s wartime prep. Roosevelt sails from Galway with 7 Americans aboard the liner President. Egypt reports 700 fifth column suspects in a weekend drive. Vatican urges humane conduct. Mexico reports German legation claims British sabotage plans in Mexico.
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Paris Bombardment Kills Dozens. Civilians Hit in Outskirts
Paris suffers 45 dead and 10 injured as German air attack strikes the capital and outskirts. Four schools bombed. one hospital ward hit, with one American reporter stating one American killed. Willian C. Bullitt narrowly escaped a near miss near the embassy.
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United States
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Italians Delay Rome Exposition
The Italian government postponed the 1042 Rome exposition as nations requested more time to repair exhibits. Italy continued its mobilization with pink reserve cards being delivered to homes.
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Mussolini
Italy
City offices banks and banks close for Confederate Decoration Day
All city offices as well as banks and building and loan associations closed Monday in observance of Confederate Decoration Day. The day also marks Jefferson Davis birthday, with local observances noted.
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