Congress Approves Temporary National Economic Committee
Congress approves a resolution creating a Temporary National Economic Committee to probe the entire U S business structure. The measure, passed 257 to 23, directs inquiry into monopolies and monetary plans, including a potential dollar standard based on commodity prices, amid Roosevelt's push for reform.
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Neat
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Washington
Congress
White House
House
Roosevelt
Four Thousand Government Troops Killed In Castellon De La Plana Defense
Government forces suffer heavy losses as 4,000 killed and 6,000 captured in the Castellon De La Plana battle. Insurgent air raids strike coast and Sagunto while ten government planes are reported shot down in aerial combat.
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Turersavernal News Service
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Seville
Madrid
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Sagunto
Almenar
Salamanca
Francisco Franco
Local notes on health traffic and farms in PA area
With the end of school tonsil operations remain the most common hospital procedure as many children leave for recovery. Highway work near Kings Chapel between New Castle Harbor and Pulaski promises safer traffic after completion. A Greenwood Avenue incident delayed traffic due to a mother cat moving her young across the street. Farmers in Slippery Rock and New Castle area weed corn, warm nights needed for growth. Hay-cutting begins in Lotsville promising a good hay year. A passerby noted a red light delaying traffic while a woman walked confidently across Mull and Washington. A Pittsburgh Mine Safety Appliance representative inspected masks and detectors for the fire department to ensure readiness since the Embereth fire six months ago.
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New Castle
Harbor
Pulaski
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Slippery Rock
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Pittsburgh
Ourteen
Daily Weather Report for United States Regions
The 24 hour period shows maximum temperatures around ten degrees, minimum near 45 degrees, with no precipitation. River stage reads LE feet. Comparable figures for the prior year include a maximum near RL and a minimum around 33 with 37 inches of precipitation.
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United States
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Filibuster Halts Senate Action On Flood Control Bill
A Senate filibuster halted passage of the $375 million omnibus flood control measure as administration leaders sought to adjourn by nightfall. Other actions awaited included votes on the $3.75 billion relief recovery package the $300 million second deficiency appropriation and a sweeping probe into WPA politics along with several treaties with foreign nations. A bipartisan bloc opposed flood control provisions empowering federal land condemnation without prior steps.
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Arthur Hachten
Internatianal
Lews Service
Washington
Senate
Congress
Heiress Marries Despite Objection Of Irate Father
New York June 15. On a yacht off Long Island Sound Mr and Mrs William Forbes Dobbs honeymoon while Commodore Edgar F Luckenbach protests the match. Andrea Luckenbach Dobbs, 14 years old, marries Billy Dobbs, a gentleman vendor, risking disinheritance though a trust from her late mother will mature when she turns 21.
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Intericinnal News Service
New York
Long Island Sound
Isle Morada
William Forbes Dobbs
Luckenbach
Edgar F. Luckenbach
Andrea
Billy Dobbs
Fugitives Escape Butler County Jail. Police Hunt Two Men
Butler Pa June 15 Police seek two escapees from Butler County Jail William Blaine McKee 25 and Willis King Metheney 24 both of Hilliard Pa they broke down a jail door crawled through a ventilator and jumped from a high point after an assault and robbery arrest. A stolen auto was later reported from a nearby lot. In Allahabad India cholera death toll rises with 15000 dead and an estimated 30000 affected as the worst season in a decade.
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Esea Lee
Servier Butler
William Blaine McKee
Willis King Metheney
Hilliard
Tary
Alantic
Allahabad
India
Guffey Joins Earle Jones Campaign Unity Restored
Senator Joseph F. Guffey reconciles with the Democratic organization in Harrisburg and is named chairman of the Earle Jones campaign. Edward N. Jones is elected co vice chairman with Edith B. DeWitt. Lawrence reelected state chairman after earlier split. Kennedy and Smith, Guffey allies, decline to endorse nominees.
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U.S
Joseph F. Gul
John L. Lewis
Earle-Jones
Guffey
Edward N. Jones
Guffey-Kennedy
Edith B. DeWitt
Lawrence
David 4. Lawrence
Thomas Kennedy
Halph H. Smith
Cle-Guffey
Kennedy
Guffe v-Kennedy County
Hungary Pays Token Debt to U S in Postwar Wheat Deal
Washington June 14 Hungary made a token payment of 9228.16 on its postwar debt to the United States and urged Congress to favorably consider last winter’s offer to settle the entire debt. The debt totaled 1 685 835 for American wheat purchases during a period of famine threats. due to financial strain and exchange limits Hungary later defaulted after paying 46486 of which 73995 was principal and the rest interest.
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International News Service
Washington
United States
American Congress
Hungary
Surplus Clothing Purchases Planned by WPA
Washington June 15 The WPA will invest 310 million dollars to buy surplus men s women s and children s clothing for distribution to the needy Administrators Hopkins and Hillman say the move will clothe relief recipients and provide work for about 160 000 in the garment industry The clothing will be distributed by state welfare agencies and purchases will come from manufacturers nationwide for immediate delivery.
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International News Service
Washington
WPA
Harry L. Hopkins
Sidney Hillman
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Hillman
Hopkins
Triple Numbers War Slayings Hit Tamaqua in Flag Day Pull
In Tamaqua Pennsylvania on June 15 three well dressed Philadelphia numbers racketeers were shot to death in an abandoned tea house. Leonard Pugnese survived after staggering to a nearby room. Gusting Starace and Peter Briscold were found slain in a roadhouse ballroom with autocomade shotguns. Authorities link the killings to a Philadelphia numbers war.
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International News Service
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Schuylkut County
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Assigni
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Here
Leonard Pugnese
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Lesroam
Gusting Starace
Peter Briscold
Amber Lantern
Louis Buono
Secret Agreement Ends Truck Strike
Pittsburg June 15 A secret agreement today ended a two week long strike by 1000 long distance freight drivers paralyzing the industry. The Whee Agreement was signed at the Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce by A F of L union representatives and 58 Western Pennsylvania Motor Carriers Conference firms. Both sides made concessions though terms were not disclosed. A $450000 suit by broker operators against the union and officers will be dropped.
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Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
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Western Pennsylvania Motor Cartiers Conference
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Speybert
Convict Ross In Marino Murder
Youngstown dispatch reports Herbert Ross of Cleveland found guilty of first degree murder in the Marino gangland slaying. The jury recommended life or a related term after 14 hours deliberation. Co-defendant John Anthoulis received a life sentence. Sally Hart awaits trial. Other figures, including Thomas Galati and John O’Boyle, indicted but at large.
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Youngstown
Herbert Ross
Cleveland
Roy
Happy) Marino
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Marino
John Anthoulis
Steubenville
Sally Hart
Tial
Thomas Galat
John O'Boyie
Geveland
Bombing Hits French Steamer Gaulois in Harbor
Insurgents bombed the French merchant steamer Gaulois in Vrienchy Harbor causing a leak but no casualties. Bombs also hit Varpenda City. Gaulois, 500 tons, registered at Marsvilles, Cisternaviona. Pittsburgh: George B. Shaw, senior partner of Reed Smith Shaw & McClay, dies after eight months illness. services scheduled this afternoon.
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Marsvilles
Pittsburgh
George B. Shaw
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Panern
Pipe Food And Water To Father And Son Trapped In Deep Mine
In Ashland Pennsylvania a middle aged miner and his 17 year old son entombed 300 feet underground for two days were rescued as food and water were piped down through debris. Rescue teams from Shenandoah and local crews worked through a rock barrier to deliver sandwiches and beverages to the trapped pair awaiting liberation while morning sounds of hopeful voices carried through the mine cavern.
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Berviony Ashland
Ashland
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Peter Shinkowsny
Snenandoah
Thousands Die In Flood Waters Of Yellow River
A wall of water from the swollen Yellow River washed over Henan and Shandong, drowning thousands including Japanese soldiers. Casualties range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands, with Japanese losses estimated up to 35,000. Torrential rains continue, hampering relief and trapping troops inland.
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Lewis Assails Congress Foes
June 13 Washington coverage centers on John L. Lewis attacking Congress as the House considers Speaker Bankhead under suspension of the rules. William Green of the AFL denounces Lewis while Rep. Lamneck of Ohio faces sharp sarcasm as the political clash continues.
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C.J. Ox
Reed Suffers Hip Fracture After Wagon Fall Near Jackson
Ira D. Reed, a farmer living one mile east of Mr Jackson, fell from a wagon Tuesday at about 4 PM and broke his hip. He was taken to New Castle Hospital for X rays and remains under care. Visitors are permitted as he recovers in the hospital.
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New Castle
Deny Reports Threat Letters Sent Lindbergh
A Frenen police agency flatly denies circulating reports that Col. Charles A. Lindbergh received threatening letters at his home near the coast. The agency calls the claims a canine falsehood and defies the rumor with formal denial.
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Beryl Pari
Frenen Surelo Hiationale
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Toduy
Charles A. Lindbergh
Brite
Soviet authorities execute multiple on charges of negligence
In Moscow on June 18 Soviet leaders executed by firing squad for alleged demotion of duty and responsibility after a cargo vessel disaster at Torrybom. Twenty four persons drowned when the ship foundered.
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Dodie
Bayibirsk
Torrybom
Troop K Heads to Camp Thursday Evening
Troop K of the 3rd Cavalry entrains for camp at Indiancoan Gap Thursday at 7 PM. Guardsmen have been in service since June 1 and will stay away two weeks, returning the following day after break camp.
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Dr Henderson to Head Lions Club in New Castle
Dr E F Henderson, prominent surgeon, was chosen president of the New Castle Lions Club at yesterday’s annual election. He succeeds R Loy Bord. New officers include Roy Conway as first vice president and James Leslie as second vice president with Charles Pile and Charles Y Widson also named. Three directors elected were Paul G D, Dr Jay L Reed, and Browne K Thacker. A program featured an informal debate on whether a new city building is needed in New Castle.
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Castle Lions Club
Orgsnigalia Ie
R. Loy Bord
Passion
Dr. Henderso
Roy FL Conway
James G. Leslie
Charles Pile
Charles YT. Widson
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D. L. Ferguson
Paul G. D
Jay L. Reed
Browne K. Thacker
Mew Castle
Spooners
William D. Cebru
Paul 4
Dingledy
Wage-Hour Bill Sent To President
Washington June 15 Congress passed the wage hour bill and sent it to the White House for President Roosevelt signature. The conference report includes a 1,000,000 spending loan aimed at the program, while Berlin reports on explosive tensions and penalties under Berlin’s political climate.
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Congress
White House
Petting Course Not Successful
A New York program intended to teach relationship and sexual education for couples failed to meet its goals. Officials admitted the approach did not solve the problems it aimed to address and the course was overseen by a director appointed over a year ago.
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Croy Eoltene Peeing Cuuutse
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