Inland Waterways Corp records big freight savings 1934 1938
Washington reports by Guy Bartley and Major General Ashburn show Inland Waterways Corp claims it saved the public 3 912 000 dollars in freight rates since 1934. 1938 tonnage reached 2 767 210 with revenue 8 211 622.95 and net income 1 105 449.71, while costs from wing sections and joint routes reduced gains.
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Washington
Inland Waterways Corporation
Guy Bartley
Inland and Coastwise Waterways Service
War Department
T. Q. Ashburn
Ashburn
Warrior River Terminal Company
Alabama
Waterway transport boosts city as grain and gasoline hub
General Ashburn cited federal barge lines aiding cheap water transport and Saint Louis as a major grain and petroleum distributor. He noted Memphis and New Orleans expanding manufacturing in 1937, with 1938 tonnage moving through New Orleans, Memphis, St. Louis, East St. Louis, and others in detailed river traffic figures.
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Ashburn
St. Louis
Lachlan MacLeay
Mississippi Valley Association
Memphis
New Orleans
United States
East St. Louis
Helena
Ark
Greenville
Miss
Vicksburg
Port Sulphur
Kansas City
Bator Rouge
New Madrid
Cairo
Havana
Ill
Pekin
Peoria
Clue Found In Attack On Pair On Front Porch
Bennett and Logan waited on a front porch as a group of welders failed to arrive. They grew impatient and three men in a car attacked them with pistols. Bennett was badly beaten and remained hospitalized. Logan received treatment and was released. No charges filed yet.
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Bennett
Logan
Thief Steals $140 From WPA Widow in Cleveland
Police search for a thief who took 140 dollars collected by neighbors for Mrs Henry Rosson a WPA worker's widow whose husband drowned on a May 20 fishing trip. The crime occurred in Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Henry Rosson
WPA
New Deal Dealers Await Stand of Roosevelt
The piece reports that Garner has not stated views on national issues to avoid emburring Roosevelt, while backers push for a nomination to counter talk of a third term. McNutt emerges as another candidate, with Indiana supporters mobilizing. Houston chatter features Maverick opposing Garner, urging labor unity and warning of Republican maneuvers.
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Garner
Ickes
Albuquerque
N. M
Paul V. McNutt
Indiana
McNutt
Philippines
United States
Houston
Tex
Maury Maverick
San Antonio
John N Garner
Democratic Party
State Federation of Motion Picture
Maverick
John Garner
A. F. of L
Labor
Public health service receives stranger home remedies
Washington June 5 Aimed at helping the public health service thousands offer home remedies. Dr Robert Olesen lists suggestions from over 6 000 letters in two years including polecat oil for infantile paralysis cosmic rays for leprosy elder flower tea for respiratory illnesses and mixtures of boiling water butter iron dust and sugar for heart and rheumatic conditions.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Robert Olesen
Olesen
Germany Fights Encirclement, Hitler Warns of Threats
Berlin reports Adolf Hitler and Agriculture Minister Walter Darre warn of political and economic encirclement. Hitler addresses War Veterans at Kassel, touts rearmament while Darre pledges farm mechanization and oil crop development. He labels Versailles a guilt basis and stresses leadership discipline.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Walter R. Darre
Leipzig
Darre
Hitler
Yugoslavia
Prince Paul
Kassel
Court faces term details and aging justices
The article notes cases on free assembly in Jersey City, child labor ratification, and federal milk pricing. It discusses Supreme Court justices aging, illnesses, retirements rumors, new appointments like Frankfurter and Douglas, and the summer work ahead with over 300 new cases before October.
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Jersey City
New York
Boston
Hughes
McReynolds
Elkton
Pierce Butler
Butler
Felix Frankfurter
Harvard
Benjamin N. Cardozo
William O. Douglas
The
Securities Commission
Louis D. Brandeis
Big Mexico fire claims 32 dead in Zacatepec theater blaze
In Morelos state 32 people are confirmed dead as workers sift through ashes of nearly 100 houses after a theater fire that began in the projection room when a spectator's cigarette ignited film. Forty two injured were taken 90 miles to Mexico City for treatment.
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Mexico City
Zacatepec
Morelos
British Home Fleet to Visit Scotland Revised Plans
The British home fleet planned to visit the northeast coast of Scotland but departure times changed with most ships staying at base. Vessels deployed to Scotland included battleships Nelson and Rodney and cruisers Sheffield and Aurora as experts deemed the base optimal for emergency operations.
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Portsmouth
England
Scotland
Nelson
Rodney
Sheffield
Aurora
Chamberlain outlines Thetis disaster and public inquiry
Prime Minister Chamberlain described the Thetis submarine tragedy after finding the vessel and its rescue efforts. He said a full public inquiry was proposed due to the disaster’s magnitude, noted three believed killed while escaping through the rear, and praised Captain Oram for gallantry in directing operations.
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Chamberlain
Davis Jung
H. P. K. Oram
Oram
Johnson
Cammell Laird, Ltd
Thetis
House of Commons
State Singing Meet Planned
Stamps Dallas and Sulphur Springs are listed among participants for a state singing meet with groups including the Blackwood Brothers and El Dorado quartet. A soundtrack courtesy of Senator James A Noe enabled 4000 attendees to hear the programs Sunday.
Flashes In The News Highlights Civil Rights and Baseball Policy
Flashes report Kaiser as talker and Dumont announces girls under 16 gain knot hole privileges with boys in semi pro baseball. In Minneapolis a burglary leads police to a suspect after a rain soaked night.
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Wichita
Kans
Raymond Dumont
National
Congress
Annenberg Faces Tax Inquiry Linked to Skidmore Case
State's Attorney Courtney labels William R. Skidmore a kingpin of Chicago gambling. Inquiry to cover 1933 to date with tax liens totaling 220000 against Skidmore. Final arguments loom in a civil suit claiming Annenberg and others monopolized racing news and forced Turf Bulletin out of business.
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William R
Billy) Skidmore
Chicago
Thomas J. Courtney
Campbell
Skidmore
Chicago Turf Bulletin
Annenberg
Turf Bulletin
Rayne Clerk-Tax Collector Completes Fifteenth Year
Miss Bertha Doty finished 15 years as Rayne city clerk and tax collector with only 3.18 dollars uncollected of 294 171.72 dollars total taxes. Nonpayment of 3.18 dollars led to three properties adjudicated to the municipality. The town has operated on a cash basis for 13 years.
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Rayne
Bertha Doty
Twelve Arrested For Drunkenness In Monroe Weekend
Police reported twelve people arrested in Monroe between Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning for drunken and disorderly conduct. Officials called the total a little high for the weekend but said Sunday and Sunday night were quiet.
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Monroe
Three-Legged Dog Wins City Park Pet Show Grand Prize
In New Orleans on June 5 a three legged dog owned by Claire Kuhnholz won the top prize at a City park pet show sponsored by the Young Men's Business club. Betty Joyce Schnoor claimed second prize with a five day old pig.
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New Orleans
Young Men's Business Club
City Park
Claire Kuhnholz
Betty Joyce Schnoor
Southern wage differential sparks debate in Congress
Discussion centers on raising minimum rates and their effect on Southern industries. Proponents argue wage gaps reflect living costs and climate while opponents warn higher rates may limit jobs for Negro workers. House amendments would exempt some farm workers. Senate action remains uncertain.
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South
Congress
House
Senate
Simple Ringworm Ointment Ad
Relief for ringworm sufferers with Black and White Ointment and Black and White Skin Soap. Soothing antiseptic dressing destroys organisms on contact. Sold everywhere.
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