Tornado and Flood Strike Southwest as Nebraska Suffering Deepens
The southwest flood and tornado toll rises with 88 known dead across six states. Nebraska reports 105 dead 210 missing 500 injured 6000 homeless 1000 marooned as York region hit by a tornado near Omaha and Ogallala flooded seven feet. Rescue teams persist amid rising casualties and missing persons.
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Denver
Colo
York
Omaha
South Platte
Ogallala
Neb
Nehama
Falls City
Nebraska
Weeds Spur Immediate Campaign to Clear Lawrence County
PA News notes rapid weed growth and urges urgent removal of dilapidated houses along major highways in Lawrence County led by a New Wilmington road site near Highland avenue. Painting and street sign updates accompany ongoing improvements as Harlansburg paving nears attention and several projects remain incomplete.
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Pa News
Lawrence County
Wilmington
Highland Avenue
Daily Weather Report Summary
Weather snapshot records a 24 hour period ending 9 am with high 89 and low 64, precipitation 0.03 inches, river stage 3.6 feet. Sunday data shows high 85, low 47, precipitation trace.
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U.S
Hoover condemns New Deal policies at Drake University
Former President Herbert Hoover addresses Drake University graduates in Des Moines Iowa criticizing government overreach under the Roosevelt administration. He warns against policies that limit liberty incentives and opportunities and urges vigilance against actions curbing workers rights and production. The speech references the agricultural adjustment administration and the NRA.
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International News Service
Des Moines
Herbert Hoover
Roosevelt
Sons and Daughters of
Iowa
Drake University
New Castle Public Schools Close for Summer Vacation
About 11 000 students and 350 teachers end the 1934 35 term on Tuesday June 4 with nine oclock morning report and cards for promotion or holdovers. The term closes Tuesday night with commencement and 361 seniors receiving diplomas.
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New Castle Public Schools
C. C Green
Bodies Of Two CCC Workers Found On Hammonton Road
The bodies of Charles Green 21 and Benjamin Hopson 17 both Atlantic City were found dumped on the Hammonton Tren ton highway after a three day furlough from Camp Dix. Police and army officers say they were murdered and placed to resemble a hit and run. Clothing torn from their backs indicated a violent struggle.
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International News Service
Hammonton
N. J
CCC
Charles Green
Benjamin Hopson
Atlantic City
Camp Dix
Blauvelt
N. Y
Learn To Swim Drive Opens in New Castle
Over 150 days of New Castle non-swimmers will gather at the Y M C A on Tuesday at 1 PM to launch the annual Learn-to-Swim campaign. Registration was closing today with free instruction for participants. Director Henry T. MacNicholas said the boys are ready and additional registrations could be made tonight.
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New Castle
Henry T. MacNicholas
MacNicholas
Death notices list several local residents
Rudolf Theis age 47 of 129 Garfield Avenue. Mrs Elizabeth Mitchell Wilson aged 103 of Oakland Pittsburgh. Mrs Austin McClymonds aged 80 of Portersville. Dana C Williams of Sheffield Road Aliquippa.
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Rudolf Theis
Garfield Avenue
Elizabeth Mitchell Wilson
Oakland
Pittsburgh
Austin McClymonds
Portersville
Dana C. Williams
Sheffield Road
Aliquippa
Mayor McNair to resign if Ripper bill passes Senate
Mayor William N. McNair announced he would resign if the Ripper bill clears second reading in the Senate and seems likely to pass. The Democratic state organization may move the measure from committee to the senate floor, indicating possible passage.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
William N. McNair
Senate
Democratic State Organization
Ripper
Normandie Arrives in New York Sets Transatlantic Speed Tone
The Normandie reached New York Harbor at 11 03 a m E D T with unofficial crossing time of four days 11 hours 42 minutes from Bishop s Rock setting a near record. Officials await official figures while crowds along the Hudson celebrate the fastest liner hailed as the largest and most beautiful ocean vessel.
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New York
New York Harbor
Ambrose
Bishop’s Rock
Southampton
Rex
The
Hudson
Fire at Erie destroys nine five box cars and docks
A $750,000 blaze swept two loading docks of the Pennsylvania railroad in Erie Pennsylvania killing nine five loaded box cars. Authorities investigated probable incendiarism as police chief George Christoph reported an arrest and federal investigators joined the case.
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International News Service
Erie
Pennsylvania Railroad
George Christoph
Pennsylvania Raalroad
Roosevelt Cabinet Visit Sparks Roaring 1930s Toast
A Los Angeles reader recounts a Sunday meeting with Secretary of Commerce Roper, present in a casual visit that riffs on New Deal era policy. The exchange touches on NRA aims and business practices, likening future outcomes to halos by 1936.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Roosevelt
Mr. Roper
Secretary of Commerce
Supreme Court
NRA
Dr G S Bennett Addresses 1935 Graduates at Cathedral
Dr G S Bennett pastor of the First Christian church delivers the baccalaureate message The Conquest of Fear to 361 seniors and attendees about 2500 at the Cathedral exercises Rev D C Schnebly assists and leads invocation The Senior high orchestra directed by Prof Joseph F Replogle performs as the class enters in caps and gowns The offering collected helps defray Cathedral graduation expenses
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G. S. Bennett
First Christian Church
Schnebly
D. C. Schnebly
Mahoningtown
America
Frank L. Orth
James Dart
Mary Virginia Patterson
Thelma Schenck
Rebecca J. Garvin
Samuel Lewis
James A. Bowman
Bennett
Degree To Be Awarded Soon To Rev Heaton
Rev C H Heaton pastor of the First Baptist church will preach the baccalaureate sermon at Wheat on College Wheaton Illinois next Sunday morning. He will be awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity on the Monday morning following when commencement exercises are conducted. Wheaton is a large college with an enrollment of nearly 1000 students.
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C. H. Heaton
First Baptist Church
Wheaton College
Wheaton
Illinois
Roosevelt's proposed constitutional amendment faces limited support
President Roosevelt hinted at amending the constitution to grant Congress power over national social and economic issues but faces little backing on Capitol Hill. Administration leaders lament the Supreme Court’s rejection of New Deal policies, yet few call for immediate action to alter the charter. Most leaders, across parties, oppose or deem the effort unachievable, noting the need for two thirds approval in both houses to place the question before states.
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William K. Hutchinson
Congress
House
Senate
Senior High Graduation Set for Tuesday at Cathedral
The 65th commencement exercises of the senior high school will be held Tuesday evening at the Cathedral. 361 seniors will receive diplomas from J. Herbert McIlvenny. Dr. James K. Pollock of the University of Michigan will deliver the commencement address.
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J. Herbert Mcllvenny
Board of Education
James K. Pollock
University of Michigan
F. L. Orth
Lawrence Chapter
The
Daugh
Scout Rally Postponed in Lawrence County
Tonight's Boy Scout leaders dinner rally has been postponed to Friday evening June 7 at the First Christian Council. Leaders who have not sent in inquiry cards should mail them to scout offices and indicate attendance. Those who returned cards should notify the council office Bell 5477. Commencement events in the area prompted the postponement.
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Lawrence County
First Christian Church
Ellwood City
Seven Killed In Philadelphia Weekend Auto Crashes
A spate of weekend accidents across Philadelphia and eastern Pennsylvania left seven dead and many injured. Notable fatalities include William Cochran and William Kavanaugh, both 60, who died in a head on collision near Kennett Square.
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International News Service
Pennsylvania
A&a
Dolores Izbicki
McKeesport
J. J. Brown
Joseph Gritzer
Pittsburgh
Steve Petro
Philadelphia
William B. Cochran
William Kavanaugh
Kennett Square
Percy Trusty
Markham
Delaware
Supreme Court closes historic term in old Capitol building
The Supreme Court ends a momentous term and moves to a new temple of justice costing 10 million. Roosevelt’s NRA ruling sparks questions on court complexion upon reconversion. No official retirements, but next fall threatens legal challenges to New Deal laws like Bankhead cotton act and AAA taxes.
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Washington
Juhe
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
NRA
Capitol
Temple of Justice
Congress
Sumners
Crescent Avenue Improvement Scrapped by City Council
City council met in the City building and decided not to ordain and grade Crescent Avenue after a report by the city engineer. A wall would be required and the improvement would not justify the expense. The city pledged to deed back the small plots of ground deeded by several property owners upon request by Daniel Sullivan.
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Crescent Avenue
Daniel Sullivan
Hunt Kidnaper Gang Near Scene Of Boy's Release
A kidnapping case in Tacoma links the Weyerhaeuser kidnapers with the Hunt gang as authorities block roads near the release site. The Pacific Northwest region reels over a $200 000 ransom demand and intensifies pursuit efforts.
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Boy
Pacific Northwest
G-men hunt kidnap gang near Weyerhaeuser home
In Tacoma the federal chase widens for the abduction of George Weyerhaeuser. A new blockade blocks routes toward Portland as agents pursue a tip that the Egoist gang plans to flee south. Volney Davis and a Chicago fugitive are linked to the case amid mounting public outrage.
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International News Service
Tacoma
Wash
G-men
George Weyerhaeuser
Pacific Northwest
Portland
Ore
Department of Justice
Volney Davis
Karpis
Chicago
St. Paul
Minn
Davis
Weyerhaeuser
Tacoma- Seattle
Karps Gang Member Pleads In Bremer Case
Volney Davis, a Barker Karps gang member, pleaded guilty to conspiracy in the $200 000 kidnapping of St. Paul bank president Edward G. Bremer. Judge M M Joyce set sentencing for next Friday or Saturday as Davis becomes the eighth gang member to face a long term.
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International News Service
ST. Paul
Minn
Volney Davis
Barker-Karpis
Edward G. Bremer
St. Paul Bank
Davis
M. M. Joyce
United States
H. E. Anderson
Hole-in-One Haunts Golfer As Birthday Turns 78
Arthur Mometer regrets the day he made a trick hole-in-one as he faces a bleak round. The famed feat haunts his play, casting a shadow on any future game and leaving him mindful of past glory.
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