Washington Recovery Conference Opens Amid Hope Of Recovery
The Associated Press reports a pivotal Washington gathering where the National Recovery Act is showcased. Gen. Hugh S. Johnson leads a broad conference aimed at forging fair code, addressing minimum wage, child labor, and labor support. Cotton and textile sectors attend as prices rise but regional grain damage cools optimism.
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Associated Press
Congress
National Recovery Act
Washington
Hugh Ss. Johnson
Moses
Washigbo
South
Rotarians Open Big Convention in New England
Boston scene marked the 24th annual Rotary International Convention opened in Mechanics Building with Governor Ely welcoming delegates. Paul Harris spoke of friendships across countries as President Anderson reviewed his stewardship. The vast gathering attracted over 6,000 registrations, the largest since 1930 Chicago, with delegates from Newfoundland to New Zealand and more.
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Associated Press
Boston
Rotary International
Mechanics
New England
Massachusetts
Joseph B. Ely
Paul P. Harris
Rotary
Clinton P. Anderson
Albuquerque
N. M
Newfoundland
New’ Zealand
New’ England
Seaboard
Atlantic City
Seattle
Chicago
Rotary leader bids farewell as membership grows
Anderson, retiring president at the convention, notes substantial growth in Rotary club membership during a year of economic difficulty. He says the increase reflects the movement’s stabilizing influence and hints at better times ahead as the financial world improves.
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Anderson
Rotary
Spanish Fliers Found Dead After México Wreck
In Mexico's Tabasco lagoon the wrecked Cuatro Vientos was found with Capt Marlanta Barberan and Lieut Joaquin Collar dead aboard. The flight from Havana to Mexico City, after crossing Seville to Cuba, ended amid a tropical storm as rescue efforts by oil company vessels and local search teams continued.
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Associated Press
Mexico
F. C
Marlanta Barberan
Joaquin Collar
Havana
Cuatro Vieni
Tos
Tabasco
Seville
Spain
Camaguey
Cuba
Senor Balcazar
Eagle Oil Company
Agua Dulce
Vera Cruz
Balcazar
Palm Jungle
Alacran
Pan-American Airways
Mexico City
Quatro Vientos
Alcazar
Plan Appeal to Frank Hawks Over Mattern Search
Chicago reports sponsors of the round the world flight involving Jimmy Mattern plan an appeal to Frank Hawks. Attorney J. Sackett, a backer, says Mattern likely remains alive and stranded in the Arctic and will attempt to contact Hawks soon.
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Farly
Charles A. Lindbergh
Greenland
Europe
Atlantic
Iceland
Denmark
Orient
Frank Hawks
Chicago
Jimmy Mattern
Hawks
Matterns
Arctic
J. Sackett
Mattern
Dover and Portsmouth Bus Schedule Change Notice
Effective June 30 the Dover and Portsmouth Bus departs Dover at 10 p m and Portsmouth at 9 p m Standard Time replacing the previous BD and 10 timetable. The notice reflects a one hour shift and confirms new departure times for both routes.
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Dover
Portamouth
Gold bloc pushes European monetary stabilization plan
London reports a dramatic shift as France Switzerland Holland and Belgium discuss forcing Britain and continental nations to stabilize currencies. The group pledges to defend gold to the last ditch and seeks a Bank of England declaration against currency depreciation. Britain weighs joining an Anglo American policy or maintaining the U S program as talks with leaders continue.
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London
World Economics
France
Switzerland
Holland
Belgium
Great Britain
Roosevelt
Bank of England
Leon Frazer
Bank For International Settlement
United States
England
States vote on repeal in West Virginia and California
West Virginia and California voted today on prohibition repeal. In West Virginia the dry state for twenty years the vote was pivotal amid southern traditions. California moved to discard its prohibition law last November. Drys and wets made final efforts as officials and councils predicted varied outcomes.
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Associated Press
West Virginia
California
Little Mountain
Prohibition
Anti-Saloon League
Virginia
United Repeal Council
Drys
Unknown Man Found Dead Near Diamond Match Plant
Police report a man of about 56, 5 feet 4 inches, 160 pounds with bald head and brown clothing died of alcohol poisoning several hours before discovery. Albert G. Berry found the body near the Diamond Match Co. plant by the Boston & Maine Railroad. A lodger and others suggest a possible identity as Shorty Dragon with ties to Biddeford, Maine, or Onklin, New Hampshire. undertaker J Verner Wood ordered to hold the remains.
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Albert G. Berry
Deer Street
Diamond Match Co
Boston & Maine Railroad
W. P. Clare
J. Verner Wood
Michael Cronin
Hanover Street
Shorty” Dragon
Biddeford
John O'Hare
Onklin
N. H
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Capt. Barberan
Lieut Collar
Jungle
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