Pan American Clipper Disaster Claims Crew of Seven
The Am oan Clipper, Pan American Airways huge flying boat, crashed near Samoa during a Pacific crossing from Pago Pago to Auckland. Oil leak prompted a return and fuel explosion. seven crew members, led by Capt Edwin C Musick, died.
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Pan-American Airways
Pacific Ocean
Samoa
Makig
Pacific
Pago Pago Harbor
American Samoa
Auckland
New Zealand
Pago Pago
Edwin C. Musick
Pan-American
Musick
Cecil G. Sellers
Paul S. Brunk
F. J. MacLean
J. W. Stickrod
J. A. Brooks
J. T. Findlay
Northwest Zephyr crash kills all aboard near Bozeman
A Northwest Airlines Zephyr jet on the Seattle to Chicago route struck a Rocky Mountain peak near Bozeman Montana in heavy snow. Eight passengers and two pilots died, bodies found by rescuers braving a blizzard. Officials grounded the fleet pending investigation.
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Northwest Airlines
Seattle
Chicago
Rocky Mountains
Bozeman
Mont
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down public ownership acts
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled the Wisconsin Development Authority Act unconstitutional as an illegal delegation of state sovereign power to a private corporation. Attaches say the ruling also ends the Wisconsin Agricultural Authority Act.
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Isconsin
Supreme Court
la Follette
WDA
Wisconsin Agricultural Authority Act
Budget Message Forecasts Large Deficits and Defense Rise
President Roosevelt’s budget to Congress shows deficits of 1 088 129 600 for the current year ending June 30 and 949 606 000 for 1939. Revenues total 5 919 400 000 while total expenditures reach 6 896 000 000. National defense allocations rise to 991 300 000 with potential for more naval construction. Relief outlays run about 1 138 000 000.
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Roosevelt
Congress
National Defense
Roosevelt action blocks war referendum in House
Representative Louis Ludlow’s war referendum resolution was left in committee after a 209 to 188 vote. Administration forces secured the setback following President Roosevelt’s intervention warning that adoption would hinder foreign policy and invite other nations to disregard American rights.
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Louis Ludlow
House
Roosevelt
Bankhead
Congress
Democrats Rally at Jackson Day Dinners and Jackson’s Gubernatorial Tilt
Parties in Washington and New York raised about 250000 for the party national committee as President Roosevelt urged a cheerful fight against monopolistic practices. Jim Farley introduced Robert H. Jackson as a potential New York governor candidate amid his anti big business stance.
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Roosevelt
House
William B. Bankhead
Alabama
Lefty
John Nance Garner
Washington
National Committee
New York
Jim Farley
Robert H. Jackson
Empire State
Civil War in the C I O Deepens as Leaders Clash
C I O head John Lewis and David Dubinsky clash publicly over peace talks with the A F of L. Dubinsky attacks Lewis and Communist infiltration while Lewis fires back with biting remarks. Dubinsky urges unity for working people seeking lasting peace.
Austria Hungary recognize Franco regime after meeting with Ciano
Chief officials of Austria and Hungary after a conference with Italian Foreign Minister Ciano announced recognition of Franco's Spanish regime. They expressed sympathy with the Rome axis and a will to fight Communist propaganda, but did not join Italy in the anti Communist pact with Germany and Japan.
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HIEF
Austria
Hungary
Ciano
Francisco Franco
Italy
Germany
Japan
Britain and Japan clash over Shanghai control
Dispatches say Britain under Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain has taken command to curb Japanese expansion in Shanghai. Tokyo demands full control and has rough treatment of British police in the international settlement. Chamberlain coordinates with Eden and keeps Washington and Paris informed.
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Britain
London
Shanghai
Neville Chamberlain
Washington
Paris
Eden
Cannes
Chamberlain
United States
France
Great Britain
Tanetsuga Sosa
Hongkong
Singapore
Sosa
Grance Plans Bigger Battleships To Counter Mussolini Threat
Grance responds to Italy’s plans for two 35000 ton battleships by proposing two 42000 ton ships surpassing only the Hood. The navy committee aims to seek 2 billion francs from the treasury to bolster the 1938 naval budget to outpace Mussolini’s sea forces.
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G’rance
Italy
Hood
Navy Committee of the
Chamber of Deputies
Finance
Georges Bonnet
Mussolini
Marriage Mills Hit by State Supreme Court Ruling
Indiana's State Supreme Court upholds an 86 year old statute forbidding county clerks to issue marriage licenses to non residents. Officials in states tightening marital standards applaud the decision as part of broader hygienic licensing reforms.
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Ndiana
State Supreme Court
Civil Service Commission Warns on Merits System
The Civil Service Commission told Congress that failing to place employees of new agencies will be a grave public concern. In its 1937 annual report the commission said no major expansion of the civil service occurred and urged an end to wholesale exemptions to preserve merit.
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Congress
Civil Service Commission
Commission
Wheeler accuses I C C of using trick rabbits in rail finance
Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana chairing the senate railroad finance investigating committee faults the Interstate Commerce Commission for using trick rabbits to solve carrier problems. His ire centers on RFC loans totaling 14 million dollars to the Erie and the Baltimore and Ohio railroads.
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Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Senate Railroad Finance Investigating Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wheeler
RFC
Erie Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Aristocratic Harris tweed coats and suits for all seasons
The feature highlights travel and resort coats and a matching aristocrat suit in Scottish Harris tweed. It notes pure virgin wool spun and handwoven by islanders, with natural herb dyes from Harris and nearby islands. Styling emphasizes straight hanging lines, leather piping, and coordinated hats and bags in tweed.
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Scotland
Hebrides
Island of
Harris
Advance
Picture On Pillow Top Thoroughbreds Embroidered Pattern
Simple embroidery pattern for a horse motif on pillow tops using single and outline stitches in wool or floss. Includes a transfer pattern about 11 by 13 inches, color chart, stitches, materials. Send 18 cents to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept New York for pattern 5956 with name and address.
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Household Arts Dept
W. Fourteenth Street
New York
N. Y
Anxiety and Prayer Shape Our Daily Judgment
A fragmented quotation from F. OD. Maurice contrasts anxiety about consequences with clearer judgment and braver action. It warns against deferring daily tasks to the future and notes that reliance on future troubles undermines simplicity, honesty, and work enjoyment.
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F. OD. Maurice
Kind acts and words cited as aid in battle
A faith oriented wartime reflection notes that look, words, acts and a warm handshake serve as secondary grace when men face unseen battles and troubles, offering solace and strength through kindness and supportive gesture.
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John Hall
Advertising Advantage for Merchants and Consumers
Advertising helps merchants by carrying large stocks and offering the lowest prices for quality merchandise. It supports an attractive store, efficient sales, and spread of overhead over higher volume to benefit shoppers.
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Advertisement
Sugar coated laxative touted as effective by Dr. Pierce. Claims it is liked by children and urges immediate purchase with a call to buy now.
Slain Foes The Sweetest Honey Quote by Tracy de Land
A quoted line from Tracy de Land proclaims that the sweetest honey comes from foes we slay, reflecting a combative sentiment attributed to the speaker. The fragment appears as a standalone quotation without additional context or events.
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Tracy de Land
All Over Tucks in Mid-Season Wool Dresses
Cherie Nicholas reviews mid-season light weight wool dresses featuring all over tucking. The red worsted fabric offers cashmere like softness with corded scallop trim on neck and short sleeves, paired with a red suede peak crown hat.
Rickrack Trimming Inspires Weaving Patterns This Spring
Rickrack edging on cottons and linens influences spring fabrics. It appears in stripes and bands across imports and American textiles with colors matching the trim. The patterned textiles convey a hand worked look that appeals to women and complements the decorated material trend.
New Spring Styles Include Tiny Plaids and Fish-tail Trains
Tiny checks and plaids appear for spring while a fish-tail train gray velvet gown adds novelty. Glistening materials highlight new hats and bright brocade or embroidered styles for fur coats. The sweetheart rose corsage remains popular, with rhinestone clips and flowered evening slippers to match.
Initialed Hats Debut in Paris Fashion Scene
In Paris a new fashion trend appears as hats with initials begin to appear on runways and in shops. Designers promote monogrammed headwear as a personal style statement appealing to urban shoppers and style journalists.
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Paris
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