Hughes World Flight Completes Record Run to New York
Howard Hughes and a four man crew landing at Floyd Bennett Field after a 14 824 mile flight from New York World Fair 1940 route Paris Moscow Omsk Yakutsk Fairbanks Minneapolis in 3 days 19 hours 17 minutes. They cut over three days from Wiley Post 1933 record with post flight plans and public receptions.
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President Puts Revised Federal Deficit At 3.98 Billion
Washington reports the President forecasts a net federal deficit of 3.9849 billion for the current fiscal year, an increase of about 2.526 billion from last year and 3.035 billion more than January estimates. The deficit will raise gross public debt by 3.485 billion, funded by treasury balance cuts and new financing measures amid a worsened business slump.
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Tokyo Cancels 1940 Olympic Games Plans
The Tokyo government halted plans to host the 1940 Olympic Games announcing the move through public welfare minister Marquis Koichi Kido. The decision surprised the Japanese organizing committee and members of the APAN coalition.
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Roosevelt Boosts Oklahoma Senator Thomas Ahead of Nomination
President Roosevelt campaigned across the nation backing Democratic figures. In Oklahoma he praised Senator Elmer Thomas and criticized rivals Governor Murray and Representative Gomer Smith. Oklahoma voters chose Thomas by a strong margin and named Leon C. Philips for governor. Roosevelt also supported Senator Barkley in Kentucky and spoke kindly of Hattie Caraway in Arkansas. He limited politics in Colorado and Nevada due to strong opponents Alva Adams and Pat McCarren, then toured California before sailing to the Galapagos and onward toward Panama.
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Van Nuys Nominated After Party Purge Threats
Opponents of Indiana Senator Freder ick Van Nuys accepted defeat with wry faces after fearing his independent bid would split the party and hurt Paul V. McNutt’s presidential aims. Governor Town send invited renomination at the state convention, and rivals withdrew, leaving Van Nuys renominated without praise.
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Government announces wheat loan program details
Secretary Wallace says government will back loans averaging 59 to 60 cents a bushel for AAA cooperating farmers within soil depletion limits. RFC provides 100 million dollars. Farmers may sell later to repay the loan or default if market price fails to exceed the loan rate.
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PWA Withholds Cash for Public Power Projects
The Works Administration led by Harold Ickes cancelled outright allotments totaling about 10 million dollars for power projects that would compete with private plants. It substituted conditional loans and grants for 21 projects. The move followed disclosure that 55 million dollars had been approved for 54 public power plants without allowing private firms a chance to sell their plants at fair values.
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New Air Board Formed In Washington To Begin Work
Embers of a new Civil Aeronautics Authority assemble in Washington to organize operations Edward J Noble chairs with Harllee Branch G Grant Mason Robert Hinckley Oswald Ryan Clinton M Hester among members The board answers to Congress while the chairman reports to the President.
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Du Pont and Raskob Face Tax Bill Over Stock Deals
The United States Board of Tax Appeals ruled Pierre S. du Pont and John J. Raskob must repay more than 1.2 million dollars in federal taxes. It held that related stock transfers between the Wilmington dynasty figure and the former Democratic National Committee leader could not qualify for tax reductions. Raskob to pay 800000 to 900000 dollars and DuPont at least 400000 dollars.
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Bombed Canton Resumes Under Japanese Air Attacks
Japanese airmen resumed bombing Canton, a major South China port, killing hundreds of civilians over three days and driving many from their homes. Chinese guerrilla forces reportedly landed on Namao island off Swatow and recaptured parts of the island.
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Justice Cardozo Dies After Chronic Heart Ailment
Justice Benjamin Cardozo of the U S Supreme Court died at Port Chester New York at age sixty eight from a chronic heart ailment. He had not worked on the bench since last December and was regarded as a liberal voice on the court. Chief Justice Hughes called his loss irreparable and the White House weighed possible successors including Robert Wagner Ferdinand Pecora Samuel Rosenman and Robert H Jackson with Roosevelt anticipated to name a replacement after October.
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Far West
TVA Inquiry Opens Investigation in Knoxville
A congressional joint committee opened its TVA probe in Knoxville Tennessee with Chairman Vic Donahey presiding. After an executive session investigators began an inspection tour of involved projects and public hearings in Knoxville were planned to continue until funds were exhausted.
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Star Dust Scarlett at Last HE and Rheumatism Advice
A long column blends gossip about Norma Shearer as Scarlett O Hara with notes on Clark Gable in Rhett Butler and Robert Taylor’s New York visit. It shifts to medical advice on rheumatism, its possible causes, and prevention including dental health, exercise, weight management, and individualized care.
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Scarlett O’hara
Miriam Hopkins
Bette Davis
Clark Gable
Rhett Butler
Walters Wanger reshuffles cast in pursuit of star durability
Walter Wanger ends deals with difficult actresses Sylvia Sidney and Madeleine Carrall and trains Louise Platt for stardom. In The Lady and the Cowboy David Niven stars opposite Merle Oberon, reportedly linked by engagement rumors for publicity. Oberon plans simple daytime wear and white evening gowns, buying them by the dozen, while Dickie Moore's baby sister acts with Bette Davis in The Sisters.
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Sylvia Sidney
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Western Newspaper Union
Cake Recipe Contest Winners Shine in Experimental Kitchen
The Experimental Kitchen Laboratory in New York hosts a busy cake contest with many varied entries. First prize goes to Mrs. D. F. Kelly of Whitewater Wisconsin for a memorable cake, with a long list of second prize winners from states including Pennsylvania, Michigan, Montana, Iowa, California, and more.
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Wis
Experimental Kitchen Laboratory
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Making Friends Blessing Quote by Thomas Hughes
A concise reflection on friendship noting it as a divine gift. The quote highlights the ability to transcend self and value the noble and loving in others as essential to friendship.
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