Toll Of Floods In Mid-West Near 200 Dead
The flood and tornado siege across six plains states has raised known dead to about 185 with new floods threatening the Platte River Valley. National Guardsmen assist at North Platte and McCook while Red Cross workers provide aid and limited supplies to the homeless amid widespread damage and interstate warnings.
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Kansas City
Plains States
Platte River
North Platte
Neb
South Platte
McCook
Red Cross
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Colorado
Wyoming
Oklahoma
Texas
Kidnapped Boy's Memory Could Trap Abduction Gang
Nine year old George Weyerhaeuser recalls details of his May 24 kidnapping as investigators press the Northwest manhunt led by U S justice agents. He identified captors and the hideout, aiding efforts to close in on the gang amid tense siege plans.
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Herold Heroux
Little George
J. P. Weyerhaeuser
Timber Empire
Helen
G-men
Tacoma
Largest Class Will Get Diplomas Tonight
The largest graduating class, 361 seniors, will receive diplomas at the fifth commencement in Cathedral tonight at 7 30. Dr James K Pollock of the University of Michigan will give the main address. J Herbert McIlvenny will present the diplomas as Principal F L Orth asks parents and friends to arrive early to secure seats.
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James K. Pollock
University of Michigan
J. Herbert McIlvenny
Board of Education
Mammoth Hall
F. L. Orth
President Hopes To Salvage NRA Program From Crisis
President Roosevelt moves to salvage parts of the NRA amid Court challenges. A new set up aims to preserve key features for industries willing to cooperate. Cabinet meeting and later congressional talks are planned to finalize details.
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NRA
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Rain Ends Drought as Crops Benefit in Pa Newc Area
A long dry spell broke with last night’s rain of nearly half an inch slowing drought fears. The rainfall aided crops while May had earlier shown excess rain. Kids on Richelieu avenue found a six rabbit nest in Billy Glenn’s yard. Street signs on South Mill street began installation and residents discuss a city outdoor swimming pool project.
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Richelieu Avenue
Billy Glenn
Daily Weather Report for 24 Hour Period Ends Morning
U S weather statistics show maximum 86 and minimum 63 with 43 inches precipitation and river stage at 4 feet. Compared with the same date last year, maximum 96 and minimum 61 with no precipitation.
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U. S
Kansas Towns In Path Of Floods
Flood waters from the Kaw river threaten Topeka Lawrence and Kansas City. Manhattan subways, S. O. O. F. home families marooned. Junction City cut off with wires down and tracks washed out. River at 22.5 feet.
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Kansas
International News Service
Topeka
Kan
Kaw River
Lawrence
Kansas City
Weather Bureau
Manhattan
Junction City
Kaw
Ris
Policemen Reassigned In City Shift Plan
Police Chief John F Haven announces changes within a day or two. Carl Lockard moves to the East Washington Street beat patrolled by Herman Richards. Richards gets the Buick patrol car. Cecil Suber will drive the former cruiser now assigned to Lockard.
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John F. Haven
Carl Lockard
East Washington Street
Herman Richards
Cecil Suber
Lockhard
Four Hundred Die In Mexican Flood
A cloudburst and heavy rains flooded Kochimilco and surrounding areas near Mexico City. About 400 people died in the lake district, including 200 parishioners trapped in a church at San Pedroactopan. Eight towns were flooded with 800 square miles affected as relief efforts faced local resistance.
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International News Service
Mexico City
Kochimilco
San Pedroactopan
Mexican Red Cross
San Gregorio Atlapulco
Reception Planned for Dr Pollock at Cathedral
Dr James K Pollock graduate of 1916 senior high who studied at University of Michigan will deliver the commencement address for June graduates. A reception hosted by Class of 16 will follow the Cathedral ceremony at The Castleton likely starting at 9 30 PM. C C Green Board of Education Principal F L Orth and senior high faculty will attend along with friends of Pollock.
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James K. Pollock
Michigan
Cathedral
Castleton
C. C. Green
Board of Education
F. L. Orth
Erie and A Officials Tour Ruins Of Pennsylvania Docks
Erie and Ashtabula division Superintendent Norman M Lawrence and staff joined General Manager C I Leiper to survey fire damaged Pennsylvania docks at Erie. A $750000 blaze yesterday destroyed loading docks. the property is under Renovo division jurisdiction, not E and A.
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Norman M. Lawrence
Erie & Ashtabula
Pennsylvania Railroad
C. I. Leiper
Central Region
Pennsylvania
Erie
Renovo Division
Lawrence
Death notices list three local residents
Mrs Louise Stoner Wehr age 84 of Elwood City John Stewart age 83 of Glen Avenue and Mrs Charles F E Lamison age 56 of 414 South Pine Street are recorded as deceased in local notices.
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Louise Stoner Wehr
Elwood City
John Stewart
Glen Avenue
Charles FE. Lamison
South Pine Street
Patrolmen Witness Weyerhaeuser Kidnapping Payoff
Two Washington state patrolmen saw F Rodman Titcomb hand the 200000 ransom to four men on a lonely road near Tacoma and Seattle at dawn last Friday. They debated arrest or risk to the boy and drove away with their spotlight on the tense group, saving nine year old George Weyerhaeuser.
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International News Service
Tacoma
Wash
Washington State
F. Rodman Titcomb
Little George Weyerhaueser
Here
Seattle
Titcomb
George Weyerhaeuser
Police deputize officers as constables for park patrols
City policemen were deputized as constables in Shenango township to patrol Cunningham Park Cascade Park and the Municipal golf course. Chief Haven plans varied hour patrols due to vandalism and extends patrols to Gunton Park.
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Shenango Township
Cunningham Park
Cascade Park
John F. Haven
Gunton Park
Vandergrift Burgess Seeks Higher Court Over Liquor Rules
Vandergrift Burgess John A. Grimm reports town controversy from Jameson Memorial Hospital where he lies recovering from a car crash. He notes the city cannot sell liquor licenses within Vandergrift, seeking legal action to gain revenue and address drinking problems.
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Vandergrift
Jameson Memorial Hospital
John A. Grimm
Burgess Grimm
New Castle
George G. McMurtrie
J. A. Vandergrift
Apollo Iron and Steel Company
Revamp of Works Relief Faces Major Changes
Washington reports that a large portion of the 4.0 billion works relief program may be redesigned. Early surveys show many projects fail to meet job creation goals for 3.5 million relief employables and have high costs per worker. The soil conservation and forest service programs stall for lack of immediate work, signaling shaky status for rural rehabilitation and electrification plans. The CCC may raise the age limit from 18 to 28 to reach a 60,000 enrollment.
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International News Service
Washington
Soil Conservation
Forest Service
Congress
CCC
Jones to resign as Pennsylvania labor chief for PWA post
Secretary Edward N. Jones of labor and industry in Pittsburgh will resign within a few days to become Pennsylvania progress administrator for the PWA. A temporary appointment may fill the vacancy, with Jones planning to return to his department after the federal works program ends. He noted Pennsylvania would receive about 250 million dollars from the 4 billion dollar federal works relief fund to hire the jobless, excluding highway funds. He will begin duties immediately and proceed to Washington later in the week.
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Labor and Industry
International News Service
Harrisburg
Edward N. Jones
Pittsburgh
Earle
PWA
Pennsylvania
George H. Earle
Jones
Washington
Merchants Vote To Remain Under NRA Code In City
At a large meeting of city merchants under the Retail Merchants Division of the New Castle Chamber of Commerce the group voted to continue operating under the NRA code until the Federal government acts. A resolution urged that the NRA be continued as the Supreme Court nullified it. A pageant for next Christmas was proposed but no action was taken.
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Retail Merchants
New Castle
Lumber Yard In Philadelphia Damaged By Fire
A four alarm fire destroyed the J. Slonaker and Co lumber yard in Philadelphia's northeast, forcing residents to flee. Fire crews from over 50 engine companies fought the blaze as it spread through the plant, with damage estimated in the tens of thousands of dollars. Embers landed on nearby rooftops but no injuries were reported.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
J. Slonaker and Co
French Deputies Grant Powers To Bouisson Cabinet
Paris June 4 deputies grant emergency dictatorial powers to Premier Fernand Bouisson to save the franc and restore France's economic equilibrium as the government faces currency collapse threats.
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Bouisson
Paris
France
Chamber of Deputies
Fernand Bouisson
France's fast new boat sets record in Hollywood chatter
In Hollywood on June 4 observers say France will not need gold to lure travelers as their speedboat sets a new record. The U S treasury reports expenditures running a billion and a half under estimates and critics view this as more money than schemes. Baccalaureate addresses to graduates urge voting a straight Republican ticket.
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Hollywood
Cal
France
United States Treasury
Farmer vows soup after hens wreck his garden
Arthur Mometer plants radishes spuds sugar beets and curly chara and works until his back aches. He finds the next morning hens wrecked the yard and, in anger, clubs a rooster and vows soup as the weather turns warm at seventy eight degrees.
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George R. Holmes
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Daily Weather Report
Suber
Dr. Pollock
Pollock
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Vandergrift Burgess
Hell
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Arthur Mometer
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