Loyal Spain Threat Appears Trial Balloon in Europe
London dispatch reports Spain's threat to bomb Italian and German cities as a possible trial balloon to rally international opinion and hasten action by the proposed commission on bombings in Spain. Diplomats say Barcelona’s move aimed to pressure Franco and drive foreign intervention while the commission waits to start next week.
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London
Great Britain
France
Barcelona
Spain
Toulouse
Francisco Franco
Britain
Chiang Kai-Shek Holds Germans From Leaving Hankow
Berlin lodged protests as Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek delays the departure of German advisers in Hankow. Ambassador Trautmann is recalled and will depart by air, while German officials threaten sterner action if advisers are blocked from boarding the train to Hong Kong. Chiang reserves the right to approve their exit.
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Chiang Kai-Shek
Berlin
Oskar Trautmann
Haakow
Baron Alexander von Falkenhausen
Hongkong
Trautmann
Theissimo
Hankow
China
Generalissimo
Bat
Upward economic swing urged by Roper at displaymen meet
Secretary Roper told a Washington gathering of the International Association of Displaymen that the current upturn is forming and urged immediate preparation to participate. He cited improved inventories in wholesale and retail sectors and credited constructive legislation for easing private initiative to ride the momentum.
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Washington
Roper
International Association of Displaymen
Rope
Department of Commerce
Harrison Backed For Presidency
Jackson Mississippi June 27 The Mississippi Democratic executive committee unanimously approved a resolution favoring the nomination and election of United States Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi for president in 1940 The resolution proposed to express party endorsement and was viewed by some as guidance for state delegates to vote for Harrison in the general convention The text lauded Harrison for his intellect and loyalty to the Democratic party
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
United States
Psat Harrison
Democratic Executive Committee
Pat Harrison
Jackson Parish Plans 10 Spend Sum of 250000
Jackson Parish school board proposes multi building program financed by bond issue and PWA grant to aid construction of a frame gymnasium at Ansley for about 20000 and a brick veneer gymnasium and auditorium at Eros estimated at 30900 with further brick veneer additions planned as part of the parish wide project.
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Jackson Parish
Jonesboro
J. W. Smith and Associates
PWA
Ansley
Eros
Swedish royal pair welcomed in Wilmington at 300th anniversary
President Roosevelt greeted Prince Bertil and Crown Princess Louise of Sweden under a rain canopy in Wilmington as the royal party arrived for the 300th anniversary of the first Swedes landing in America. Roosevelt voiced gratitude for a monument funded by Swedes on the historical rocks site and noted Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf could not come ashore due to illness.
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Wilmington
Del
Roosevelt
Sweden
Prince Berti
Princess Louise
New World
Gustaf Adolf
Bertil
Kungsholm
Death by own action Thwarted by natural death
Philadelphia report of Joseph Perry life guard Edward Clapp, 75, died in Fairmount Park while preparing to take his own life. A pistol was found in his hand and a note to his brother Harry Clopp of Ventnor, New Jersey, explains his decision to commit death by own action.
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Philadelphia
Joseph Perry
Fairmount Park
Train robbers target Hutchinson bound freight car
In Hutchinson Kas a dozen transients were held up by two masked men on a Hutchinson bound freight train and robbed of about $50 and a cheap watch. In Durham N C Tom Rogers, who had just graduated high school, received a dollar from his sister inscribed Good Luck Anne. He later found the dollar spent when visiting Chicago for refreshments. Continued on Third Page.
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Associated Press
Hutchinson, Kas
Hutchinson
Durham
N. C
Tom Rogers
Anne
Chicago
Rogers
Weary search for McCormick at Sandia Peak
An army of 350 searchers confronted Sandia peak’s 2000 foot cliff seeking Medill McCormick, missing five days. Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms remained with climbers, detailing exhaustive sweeps of the western face and questioning a possible body sighting while Dr. Karl Arndt warned the cliff’s sheer difficulty.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Sandia Peak
Medill McCormick
Richard Whitmer
McCormick
Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms
Medill
Karl Arndt
Denver
Rocky Mountain Climbing Club
Young McCormick
Arndt
Relief recipients may have to repay New York funds
New York state plans to collect by legal means if needed the money advanced to relief recipients who later prosper. Funds to home relief recipients were previously considered a gift. Commissioner David C. Adie said the policy applies only to those who have acquired substantial assets and may be pursued under public welfare law.
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New York
New York State
David C. Adie
State Department of Social Welfare
Adie
Upstate
Deepening Young's Bayou For WPA Project Commenced
C R Tidwell announces a 150 worker WPA project to deepen Young's bayou drainage ditch through the city from southern Texas Avenue to Grammont Street. The effort expands the current blacktopping program, improving surface water drainage by connecting both bayou prongs from north to Grammont Street.
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WPA
Young's Bayou
C. R. Tidwell
Streets and Parks
Tidwell
Texas Avenue
Grammont Street
Capone Worst Hated Inmate Of Alcatraz
Roy Gardner recalls Alcatraz horrors and Capone’s foe-filled cellblock life. He says Capone remains the most hated inmate, envied by former Chicago rivals, doomed to stay inside as memories of past power haunt him. Gardner notes harsh hell nights and tempting street scenes through the rock’s walls.
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Los Angeles
al Capone
Alcatraz Island
Roy Gardner
Federal Penitentiary
San Francisco Bay
California
Capone
Gardner
Alvin Karpis
Alcatraz
Chicago
San Francisco
Mrs Elizabeth Hudson Dies at 77 in Monroe Social Leader
Mrs Elizabeth Margaret Hudson widow of Frederick Gray Hudson Sr died at a local hospital at 11:30 Monday morning. She was 77 and a prominent Monroe social figure until her husband’s death in 1913. A fall caused internal injuries leading to death after treatment. Funeral at Grace Episcopal Church Tuesday at 10:30 with Rev E F Hayward officiating. Interment in the old city cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Continued on Seventh Page.
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Elizabeth Margaret Hudson
Frederick Gray Hudson
Grace Episcopal Church
E. F. Hayward
Old City
Fred Fudickar
Francis Barringer
Robert
Chamberlain Courage in Battle For Peace in Europe
Britain’s Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain faces opposition in the Commons as he pursues peace through negotiation rather than force. He weighs risks to avoid triggering a world war, betting on goodwill over retaliation while holding military power as a warning. The piece notes his patience amid critics as an anniversary of the pistol shot loom.
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DeWitt MacKenzie
Associated Press
New York
Britain
Chamberlain
Europe
Commons
David Lloyd George
British Empire
No Politician Really Throws Hat Into Ring
Washington June 27. Eddy Gilmore examines the phrase hat in the ring as an ancient custom and a modern political ritual. He notes varying forms from plain to flowery and jokes that politicians, like players, seldom discard their hats, citing Roosevelt as example of a running campaign hat.
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Eddy Gilmore
Washington
Library of Congress
Roosevelt
Death of Dr G M Savage Father of Mrs Dodd
Funeral services for Dr G M Savage 85 of Jackson Tenn father of Mrs M E Dodd wife of Dr M E Dodd pastor of First Baptist Shreveport will be held in Jackson Tenn Thursday He had been president of Union University Jackson for 27 years and led the Tennessee Baptist convention once He died yesterday in Long Beach California after an illness of about two weeks Dr Dodd will travel from Shreveport to El Paso to meet his wife and accompany her to Jackson
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Shreveport
G. M. Savage
Jackson
Tenn
M. E. Dodd
First Baptist Church
Long Beach
Calif
Ben 5. Welch
Louisiana Democratic primary date set for September 13
The Democratic state central committee to meet July 5 in Baton Rouge to fix September 13 as the primary date. Key races include U S senator, eight congressmen, state supreme court, three appeal court judges, a public service commissioner, and state bar members. Nomination qualification ends July 2 for state or district offices.
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Baton Rouge
A. W. Newlin
Democratic State Central Committee
Chamber of the
House of Representatives
Richard W. Leche
United States
State Supreme Court
Appeal Court
Public Service
State Bar Association
Newlin
Democratic Central Committee
John H. Overton
Louisiana
Supreme Court
Wynne G. Rogers
Orleans
Stock Market Active on Monday Rises Upward
Sales in the New York stock market Monday bounded upward and were near 2,000,000 shares at close. H. C. Mize, manager of Fenner and Beane, Hotel Frances, cites optimism in financial circles and the best outlook in years. Copper stocks showed notable activity.
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New York
H. C. Mize
Fenner and Beane
Frances
Outlaws in Illinois Farmyard Shootout End in Death
In Illinois and Indiana a two man posse gun battle ends with one outlaw slain and another wounded after a 20 minute chase into a Deselm farm yard. Names given include Orelle Easton and Clare nce Easton. Ray Leach identified by Illinois troopers. Peace officers total about 100 across states.
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Clarence Easton
Ilinois
Joseph Gromann
Ray Leach
Wenton
LaPorte
Illinois
Wilmington
Solons Open 8th Week of Louisiana Legislature
Louisiana lawmakers return to the capitol to begin the eighth and penultimate week of the 60 day session facing 191 bills for final passage. Key debates center on pay raises for officials four oil severance tax funded appropriation bills and a $300 000 plan to establish a New Orleans battle site military park before the next page.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Capitol
Senate
House
Chamber of Origin
New Orleans
T. H. Harris
Edward S. Bres
New Orleans Association of Commerce
WPA Workers to Get Higher Pay Across 13 Southern States
About 500 000 WPA workers in 13 southern states will see larger checks on their next payday. Administrator Harry Hopkins announced a $5 monthly average raise for unskilled workers to lift southern income levels toward the national standard. States include North Carolina South Carolina Virginia Kentucky Florida Arkansas Georgia Louisiana Mississippi Texas and Oklahoma. No worker will earn less than $1 in any region.
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Washington
WPA
Harry Hopkins
Roosevelt
General Administration
South
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Kentucky
Florida
Arkansas
Georgia
Louisiana
Missippi
Texas
Oklahoma
Mit
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Bondsman
Lle. Tenn
Ournal
Harold Davis
Acme
Ed McNew
Knoxvi
Howard Jones
Jael
McNew
SINOS
Harrison
President Roosevelt
Prince
McOrmick
Sister
LaFourche Swamp
E. Hudson
POSSE
James Biekke
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