Mayor Orders Ringling Circus to Quit Scranton
Scranton mayor Fred J Huester ordered the Ringling Brothers circus to leave the city forthwith amid a wage dispute with 1600 striking workers. The move follows mediation talks as unionists voted to continue the strike over a proposed 25 percent pay cut. Circuses plans shifted to Paterson New Jersey as negotiations proceed.
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Scranton
Fred J. Huester
Ringling Brothers
Barnum and Bailey Circus
John Ringling North
North
AMM
Paterson
N. J
American Federation of Actors, A. F. of L
Frank
Bring
Buck
Yale
Ringling Brothers Circus
Florida
Fred Huester
Thomas Lambert
Pennsylvania
dJabor
Edward McDonald
United States Department of Labor
Ralph Whitehead
American Federation of Actors
U. S. of L
Huester
Big Top
Easton
Extension of Civil Service Ordered by Chief Executive
President Roosevelt issued executive orders to extend the civil service and revamp rules governing political activity by civil service workers. Effective Feb 1, 1939, employees may vote freely but may not actively participate in political management or campaigns. Applications must avoid asking political or religious opinions, and no discrimination against applicants is allowed.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Citi
Executive Civil Service
Roosevelt to Tell Nation If Special Session Is Likely
President Roosevelt prepares a fireside chat to say whether a special session of Congress is probable. He will discuss the economy and the administration’s pump priming, including recent Public Works spending and agency developments as he signs bills and plans a busy summer.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Congress
White House
NBC
CBS
Mutual
PWA
Ickes
San Francisco
Labor Department
Martime Labor Board
Administration Economsts
Prentiss J. Cookey
Commerce Department
Business Advisory Council
Captain Manning Injured in Crash Near Roosevelt Field
Captain Harry Manning, famed navigator for Amelia Earhart and commander of several American liners, was injured when his monoplane crashed north of Roosevelt Field Long Island. He was taken to Nassau Hospital with leg fractures and possible skull fracture. Doctors said his condition was fast improving and he had a good chance to recover.
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Roosevelt Field
Harry Manning
Amelia Earhart
Roosevelt Held
Long Islan
Manning
Nassau Hospital
Roosevelt calls for more funds to chase spies
President Roosevelt stated the army and navy should receive higher funds for counter espionage amid questions about published Turrou spy articles. He noted recent disclosures on foreign espionage raise patriotism and ethics concerns. The case involved a justice department agent who, after resigning, quickly signed a contract to write those articles, risking government prosecutions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Army
Navy
New York
Leon G. Turrou
Justice Department
Turreu
Three Drown At Public Beaches In Wisconsin
Milwaukee youths Joseph Ropelis, 19, and Richard Honrath, 10, drowned at public beaches Estabrook park and Silver Spring pool after meals. Coroner's physician attributed deaths to swimming soon after eating. In Superior, 13 year old Joe Jacobson drowned at Minacsuing Lake public beach near here.
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Milwaukee
Joseph Ropelis
Estabrook Park Beach
Richard Honrath
Silver Spring Park
Walter Brussock
Superior Superior
Wis
Joe Jacobson
Axel Jacobson
Popular
Minacsuing Lake
Here
Missing McCormick Youth Feared Lost in Sandias
Albuquerque officials report Medill McCormick Simms 21, son of Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms and the late U S Senator Medill McCormick, and companion Richard Whitmer missing after a Wednesday trip into the Sandia Mountains. CCC enrollees, state police, and deputies hunt rugged terrain, fearing exposure after a heavy storm. Mrs Simms,Los Poblanos estate owner and San dia School founder, aid she and husband Albert G Simms expect news soon.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Me‘dill McCormick
Sandia Mountains
Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms
U. S
Medill McCormick
Chicago
CCC
Sandias
McCormick
Richard Whitmer
Tate T. E. Whitmer
Albuquerque Jumberman
Mrs. Simms
Los Poblanos
Wealthy air racer seeks landing permit at Le Bourget
Paris reports Howard Hughes the millionaire air racer and film producer asked the French government through the American embassy for landing permission at Le Bourget after Saturday noon on a round the world flight. He aims to fly from Los Angeles to New York, then commence the speed dash with a Lockheed 14 monoplane. Officials declined to confirm grant of formal approval.
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Paris
Howard Hughes
le Bourget
Air Commerce Bureau
Washington
Hughes
New York
Los Angeles
Bureau of Air Commerce
Warden Intervenes to Halt Indiana Death Row Execution
In Michigan City Indiana a death row prisoner, Robert Shaw, 27, facing execution for Deputy Sheriff Henry Spice’s murder, received a last minute stay after Warden Alfred Dowd, studying Indiana law, found a missing jury requirement. Governor Townsend granted a stay pending justice department review as Shaw sat awaiting the electric chair.
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Michigan City
Ind
Robert Shaw
State Penitentiary
Indiana
Dowd
Clyde Carlin
Shaw
M. Clifford Townsend
Townsend
Twents
L. C Sehmut
Sehmuh
Montana Floods Claim Nine Lives as Rivers Rage
Homeless farmers in Mille river valley Montana brace as flood waters surge toward Mulla and Harlem. Eight victims pulled from a coulee near Laredo and one missing after a wall of water 20 feet high swept the area. Names include Emil De Haan and family, Charles Pratt, Werman Wendi, Fred Tilghman, and James Brown. Rail lines damaged. Havre to Great Falls service suspended.
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Wavre
Mont
Malta
Montana
Custer Creek
Milwaukee Railroad
Coulee
Laredo
Havre
Emil de Haan
Charles Pratt
Werman Wendi
Fred Tilghman
Hogeland
James Brown
Duluth
Minn
Be Hawn
de Haang
Great
Wisconsin High Court to hear Steffes plea Saturday
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear Herbert J. Steffes of Milwaukee seek a writ of mandamus to order Circuit Judge Gullick XN. Missard of Ashland to modify Thomas M. Duncan’s sentence for first and second degree manslaughter tied to a fatal hit and run. Steffes argues five to ten year terms are proper. judge Risford had deemed a five to ten year sentence excessive.
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Madison
Dist
Herbert J.steffes
Miwauker
Upom
Thomas M Duncan
Wiccen
Correcton
Waupun
Risjard
Duncan Rialty
Henry FL Schilldt
Cand
Duncan
Bocerdam
Benjamin Poss
The
State Bar Association
Jeseph Brazy
Duccan
Malwauker
Sam
Wisconsin Rapids Records Rainfall Spike in 24 Hours
Wisconsin Rapids recorded a record 24 hour rainfall reaching 2.49 inches, breaking the previous daily high. A brief 20 minute downpour added about 1.5 inches, causing traffic delays as roads flooded and travel slowed. Local officials noted the extreme wet spell interrupted normal activity and prompted weather warnings.
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Wisconsin Rapids
Wis
Mary Yanan Ineh
Trafffic
Weather Summary for Wisconsin and Northwest Regions
Weather notes from Associated Press describe tonight and Saturday as not very warm in western portions, with cooler readings in the west and north on Saturday. Observations include cloudy conditions, temperatures around 70s, and a mix of maximums near 75 and minimums near 61 with variable barometric readings.
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Wisconsin
Otrassoug
Phoenix
Yellowstone
Connally predicts higher income taxes for next Congress
Senator Connally of Texas, ranking on the Senate finance panel, says the 3000 to 50000 bracket will bear much of the new tax load as the government debt grows. He backs broadening taxes including Corp taxes possibly 20 percent, with revenue gains of 500 to 750 million. Chairman Harrison notes higher taxes unlikely if business improves. Ongoing probes seek to remove exemptions from federal and state salaries and securities, while Norris supports ending all future exemptions though tax on state and local bonds may meet resistance.
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Washington
Congress
Connally
Texas
Senate Finance Committee
Texan
Harrison
Mississippi
Congressiomal
Specia
Senate
Roosevelt
Norris
Nebraska
Governor La Follette Likely to Announce Fourth Term Candidacy
Madison observers report influential Progressives expect Gov. Philip La Follette to announce a bid for a fourth term within three weeks. The state central committee met in a closed session to map the campaign, with strong sentiment to place him at the head of the ticket. Attendees included Thomas RL Anus, Harry Southall, Madison Gardner Withrow, La Cro, Gere a 64, Boleau, and George J-Sehneader. details remain uncertain as plans develop.
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Madison
Philip la Follette
Progresasse State Central Committee
Campaegn
Ccu
Umeon
la Faber Ami
Hee Hern
Uarry Sauthull
Madon Gardner Withrow
la Cro 9
Gere
Boleau
Wautian Merl Hall
Pooth River Fevs
George J Sehneader
Clon
Foe
Comninat
Knights Templar Open State Meet in Manitowoc Wisconsin
Manitowoc Wis 80th anniversary grand commandery meeting of Wisconsin Knights Templar opened with near full attendance of grand commandery officers. Delegates arrived on four special trains for a two day session led by Grand Commander Oscar Richter with notable attendees from beyond state lines including Mark Morre Aden Bert and Canadian grand commander and other state leaders present.
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Manitower
Wis
Witcorsin
Osear Richter
Mantloweri
Mark Morre
Aden B Bert
London
Frard Moer
Canada
Prominent financier among oil well blast victims in New Mexico
Investigators probe a gas oil well bombing near Hobbs that killed eight people including George A. Kaseman of Albuquerque and seven oil workers. The device exploded as workers prepared to shoot the well, injuring four others and shocking local business circles. Norman Dollar narrowly escaped death after sensing danger.
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N. M
New Mexico
George A. Kaseman
Albuquerque
N. J
Irich Monument
Hobbs
Kaseman
Albuquerque National Trust,and Savings Bank
Albuquerque and Cerrillos Coal Company
Monument
Baseman
J. A. Greer
Ganger
J. T. Broughton
Derrickman
Forrest Huston
Charles Wrigley
Rgmen
V. P. Peck
Alex Blair
Jack Starkey
Two-State Drilling Company
Norman Dollar
J. R. Hodges
Italy and Germany pledge to respect Swiss neutrality
Rome reports that Italy and Germany assured Switzerland of enduring neutrality and praised Swiss freedom. Ciano and Ribbentrop signed assurances tied to Switzerland’s wartime stance, following a May 14 League of Nations mood and a Swiss note to Ciano dated May 19.
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Germany
Italy
Rome
Europe
Switzlrng
Little Republic
League of Nations
League Council
Assur
Switzerland
Guleazzo Ciano
Maly
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Cino
Reggard
Ciano
Geneva
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Cas
Medill Mel Cormick
Barbara Hutton
Lance
Count Court Maugwitz-Reventlow
Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow
Winfield Heare
Regent Park
Henry Tosti Fussell
United Press
Barbara Hutton Haugwith
Revention
Count Court Haugwitz- Reventlow
State High Court
Steffes
Ieee
Phil
Knights Templar
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