Swift announces gum guaiac lard advance to protect freshness
John Holmes of Swift and Company introduces a new lard processing method using gum guaiac from the guaiacum tree to keep lard fresh without refrigeration. The discovery, backed by Dr. Newton and Dr. Grettie, aims to aid 4 million hog producers and retailers. production approval received and experimental sales to begin in 30 to 60 days.
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Chicago
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Swift and Company
West Indies
Central America
R. C. Newton
Swift
D. P. Grettie
Holmes
Department of Physiology
University of Chicago
Department of Agriculture
Ark voyage ends as Satko family reaches Ketchikan
Paul Satko, a jobless welder from Ormond Virginia, arrives with his wife and seven children aboard the home made 40 foot Ark of Juneau after a 700 mile journey from Tacoma in 56 days aboard a car engine powered craft. The family sought a new life on an Alaska homestead. Mayor Harry McCain greets the crew praising pioneering spirit amid skeptics.
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Paul Satko
Tacoma
Wash
Juneau
O Hmond
Satko
Cook Inlet
Harry McCain
United States
Anacortes
Export surplus sale is sought by cabinet committee
The White House said a cabinet panel would study disposing of export surpluses in the western hemisphere and report to American governments. The move hints at forming an international cartel with the Americas, possibly including Canada, to control prices and marketing of commodities like wheat cotton beef coffee and copper. The report links this to preparing for a potential rise of Adolf Hitler as Europe’s economic dictator.
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United States
Canada
Americas
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Man Held In The Theft Of A Cycle
Cleo Craig of Alexandria was released on 500 dollar bond after larceny charges involving a motorcycle owned by Fred Poston of Monroe. John Davis of Alexandria was also charged. the machine was stolen in Alexandria, broke down in Columbia, and was abandoned. Davis posted bond in Alexandria.
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Fred Poston
Monroe
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Ouachita Parish
Dr. J. C. Graves reports AMA meeting in New York
Dr. James Q. Graves returned from New York City where the American Medical Association held its largest world meeting with about 13 000 attendees. He noted exhibits showing medical progress and said a Washington representative urged forming an emergency national medical defense. Dr. Frank K. Lahey was elected president elect and the next session will be in Cleveland in 1941.
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New York City
American Medical Association
Surgeon General's Office
Washington, D. C
House of Delegates
United States
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Boston
Cleveland
Odd Items In The News
A Newark man woke to a car fire after a cigarette caused burns and loss of $40. A historic loco named 999 endangered shows at a World’s Fair exhibit, causing two show cancellations. In Catoosa a 26 0 0 victory and 34 1 win followed by a near perfect pitcher. A Golden Gate father of three is named typical American father. A Nebraska boy’s bee sting triggers pink eye and a spanking for two hours away. Lincoln woman finds motor oil used as varnish dries late for breakfast.
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Buffalo
Honolulu Quake Feels Light Shake in Capital
A slight earthquake lasting about 15 seconds was felt in Honolulu at 12 16am without damage. The dispatch notes Liberia with 1 500 000 people is predominantly African and lacks railroads.
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Honolulu
Liberia
U S Urged to Cycle and Walk to Aid Factories
Dr Paul D White medical authority urged Americans to abandon excess car use in favor of walking and cycling. He said reduced car dependence would free factories and workers for aircraft guns ships and essential defense production while improving national health and reducing highway congestion.
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Frank E. Carey
Boston
Paul D. White
American Heart Association
Southern Democrats back keeping Congress in session
In Washington, southern Democrats rally to oppose adjournment, with Virginia leading and House Speaker Bankhead among those preferring a long recess. Some hope to adjourn next weekend or extend time after the Democratic convention, while others want to end the session to ease war hysteria.
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Unity in Eire defense rejected in Belfast reply
The News Letter in Belfast rejected a suggestion from a united Eire meeting in Dublin to form a single command for Ireland's defense. It states Northern Ireland remains part of the United Kingdom and at war with Germany and Italy while Eire maintains neutrality.
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Northern Ireland
Ireland
News-Letter
Eire
Dublin
Finance market for U S urged
Chicago June 17 Emmett F Connely president of the Investment Bankers Association of America urged a free capital market to finance Americas preparedness program The government must give business a green light to arm itself quickly and efficiently He cited two objectives provide five billion dollars for defense and ensure the spending does not jeopardize the economy
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Chicago
Emmett F. Connely
Investment Bankers Association of America
America
National Retail Dry Goods Association
Oxidine Advertises Four Benefit Action
Oxidine claims fourfold benefits for the South over 50 years. It supplies iron to strengthen weak blood and red cells, sharpens appetite and warms the stomach, and provides a mild laxative to speed waste. Alvis Hotel Ridge.
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