Alice Longworth Reports On Philadelphia Parade And Convention
Alice Longworth writes from Philadelphia on June 27 describing the grand mummers parade as the convention’s keynote while noting a lack of enthusiasm for the platform. She critiques radio seeings of the proceedings and forecasts New Deal spending, federal control, and possible Supreme Court changes if Roosevelt is re elected.
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Huge Crowd To Hear Address By President Roosevelt
Democratic national leaders plan a grand finish to the convention at Franklin Field with President Roosevelt and Vice President Garner set to address a hoped for vast audience. About 95 000 seats would be filled with additional thousands expected in the University of Pennsylvania stadium amid a potential rain delay. The event aims to showcase the ticket for a second term.
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Bass fishing gets focus in June issue of Pennsylvania Angler
PA Newc observes the June issue of the Pennsylvania Angler published by the Pennsylvania Board of Fish Commissioners. The issue centers on bass fishing as the bass season opens next Wednesday. The article notes many out of state cars downtown, including Illinois, Tennessee, Virginia and Iowa plates with various color schemes.
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Iowa
Daily Weather Report Summary
U S weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 this morning report a maximum of 85 and minimum of 67 with trace precipitation and river stage at 4.7 feet. For the same date last year the highs were 88 and the lows 67 with trace precipitation.
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French Strikes Continue Amid Naval Delays at Ports
June 27 Paris reports nine thousand shipyard workers at St Nazaire walk out delaying the completion of five submarines and two cruisers. Havre ships idle as eight foreign vessels wait. Francois Blanche mediates, Marseilles strike settled but port still tense with mobile guards. interior minister Salengro cites 180,000 on strike.
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International News Service
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Chamber of Deputies
Weather Outlook For Next Week
Middle Atlantic States forecast fair weather early next week with possible showers mid and late week. Temperatures will be moderately cool at the start and near normal for the rest of the period.
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International News Service
Washington
Middle Atlantic
City Complaints On Local Electric Rates Dismissed By State
Harrisburg June 27 The Public Service Commission dismissed three complaints by the city of New Castle against Pennsylvania Power Co. A separate rate area was not proven and city rates were not shown to be unreasonable. The commission found no evidence that the company’s rates are excessive overall or that street lighting or domestic rates are discriminatory.
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Governors to Draft Plans for Drought Affected Plains
Chicago June 27 Emergency plans to aid farmers and cattlemen in drought stricken plains states will be formulated at a St. Paul meeting of governors and WPA and settlement administration officials. Howard Hunter assistant WPA head said Harry Hopkins will attend. Large sections of the Dakotas have no crops.
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Roosevelt Is Re-Nominated By Democrats
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was unanimously renominated by the Democratic convention in Philadelphia as hours of speeches continued. The final session was set for 10 AM with adjournment anticipated later, as the party prepared to endorse Roosevelt for four more years and consider the nomination of John.
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Governor Landon Hopes to Climb Rocky Peak on Vacation
Estes Park Colorado June 27 Governor Alfred M Landon said he may tackle a Rocky Mountain peak before leaving his ten day rest spot He eyed Old Bald Face near the McGraw ranch and recalled climbing in Colorado six years ago. He rode a mare named Joy for his first ride since arrival.
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Alarm over Danzig putsch rumor unsettles League leaders
Reports from Danzig of a Nazi attempt to seize control sparked fear among League of Nations leaders in Geneva. Col. Joseph Beck, Polish foreign minister, sought French support from Yvon Delbos and intended talks with Anthony Eden as Nazi plans to end League supervision allegedly circulated.
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French Workers Seize Amiens Arms Plant
Paris reported Premier Blum ordered nationalization of the munitions industry and Amiens arms plant seized by workers after proprietors said they could not finance operations. Government pledged to advance capital by paying in advance on large orders. First plant under cooperative workers until full nationalization.
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Death Notices Arrive For Five Local Residents
Mrs. Lawrence Reed aged 55 of 360 E Washington Street Washington is listed among the deceased along with 87 year old Mrs. Tamson Billig of near Greenville 51 year old Mrs. William Wolheter of 823 Sutton Street and 75 year old Charles Richards of Ellwood City.
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Greenville
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Sutton Street
Charles Richards
Ellwood City
Magnolia Tanker Flounders On Korean Reef Seeks Rescue
In a Yellow Sea storm, the Magnolia a 5894 ton tanker owned by General Petroleum Co of Los Angeles ran aground on a Mokpo reef off Korea. Crew of 38 reported missing with two Japanese freighters Awaji Maru and Nitro Maru maneuvering to assist as Korean patrol ships sped to the scene.
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Strikes Threaten Paris Grand Prix Races
Paris betting booths closed as strikes threaten to halt the Grand Prix at Longchamp tomorrow. Promoters pledge to run the race despite walkouts. brokers fear losses over 400000 dollars if betting is blocked. Stable staff may join parimutuel workers in sympathy.
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Democrats renominate Garner as Roosevelt ticket nears final
At Philadelphia June 27 the Democratic convention re nominated John Nance Garner of Texas for vice president and prepared for President Roosevelt to accept re nomination. Youthful Gov James Allred placed Garner s name, signaling the close of a week of vigorous sessions. Tonight Franklin Field will host the notification ceremony with Roosevelt and Garner present.
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Special Train To Carry President To Philadelphia
President Roosevelt prepares to leave Washington with Mrs Roosevelt and aides for a special train to Philadelphia. He will speak at the Democratic National Convention and aims to appeal to organized labor and farmers in a left of center address. The party departs late afternoon and arrives at Franklin Field around 9 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Hundreds In Fine Parade Opens Tin Mill Day
New Castle celebrated Tin Mill Day with a parade of Carnegie-Illinois Steel tin plate plant workers. Over 600 employees marched from Hamilton and Long through downtown Jefferson Street led by Marshal Clark H. Buell. Floats, six bands, banners, and comedians highlighted the robust industry pride.
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Nicaragua Leaves League Amid Latin American Desertion
In Geneva on June 27 Nicaragua announced resignation from the League of Nations. Chile Mexico Argentina Guatemala considered following suit as Ethiopia fell to Italy and Roosevelt urged a Pan American conference in Buenos Aires. Nicaragua will be out in two years though it has already suspended active league participation.
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Tin mill men hailed as top today in eighty four weather
Arthur Mometer narrates a jubilant scene from the tin mill. The poem celebrates the hot rolls and flaming maw, the sorting room, and the entire workforce from the big boss to the cleaner. All workers are buoyant as the weather hits eighty four and spirits rise.
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