Chamberlar Promises Full Sub Inquiry Into Thetis Disaster
Prime Minister Chamberlain told the House of Commons a full public inquiry will be held into the Thetis submarine disaster in which 99 men died. He described two forward compartments flooded through the forward torpedo tube and that flooding did not allow the watertight door to close. The ballast tank emptied, the submarine sank to 130 feet in Liverpool Bay, disabling signaling. A marker buoy and smoke signals were sent but not seen by the tug. Johnson of Cammell Laird explained three men died attempting to follow four who escaped using Davis lungs. He described crew confusion over doors as water flooded the compartments. Captain Oram provided naval board details from survivors.
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Associated Press
London
Liverpool Bay
R. S. Johnson
Cammell Laird, Ltd
Davis
State funds arrive for Scioto County rural schools
Distribution from a state fund totals 105,463 to Scioto County with 370,648 for Ports and New Boston areas. Dietrich, state director of education, notes this second distribution covers 487,489 to teachers through general fund disbursements, plus 378,830 to county education and 177,000 for employees' retirement.
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Bution
County
New Boston
Dietrich
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Drownings Mark Weekend Toll Across Ohio
Five people died in drownings during a violent weekend in Ohio. Frank Bennett 45, his son Floyd ? and Mickey Baxter 28 drowned in the Great Miami River near Cincinnati when a boat capsized. Bennett's wife Minnie 31 and James Patrick 28 survived reaching shore. Two Bennett boys were rescued earlier. Roger Miller 14 of Toledo drowned swimming at Lakeside. Clarence Smith 21 drowned in Stillwater River near Dayton. Rollin May 42 of Toledo died in an auto race crash Sunday night.
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Columbus
Ohio
Great
Miami River
Cincinnati
Frank Bennett
Floyd
Mickey Baxter
Bennett
Minnie
James Patrick
Bennetts
Frank Leslie
Stewart
Roger Miller
Toledo
Lake Erie
Lakeside
W. E. Holmes
U. S. Coast Guard
Marblehead
Dayton
Clarence Smith
Smith
Rollin May
British leaders await Soviet note on mutual aid
Prime Minister Chamberlain told the House of Commons that the Soviet note requires consideration before Britain and France can respond. Informed sources say the note, addressed to both Britain and France, needs joint consultation to reach a Moscow‑acceptable formula with safeguards against indirect aggression via the Baltic states.
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Chamberlain
House of Commons
Russia
Britain
France
Paris
Moscow
Baltic States
Blacksnakes Cause Havoc After Unexpected Home Takeover
Charis Edwards of Fores Dele reported a reptile intrusion into a bedroom through the basement. The animal, described as a blacksnake, lingered overnight and later caused a wreck when Mr Edwards confronted it during an attempted escape, with police or neighbors observing the event.
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Charis Edwards
Ireemoon
Tlackenske
Jewish Refugees May Land in Cuba Under Conditions
President Federico Laredo Bru announced that German Jewish refugees aboard the St. Louis may disembark in Cuba if they accept to live in a potential concentration camp on the Isle of Pines and agree to a temporary stay. Jewish aid groups have until tomorrow noon to accept.
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Cuba
Havana
Federico Laredo Bru
Isle of Pines
Laredo Bru
Hitler Tells of Nazi Struggle and Encirclement
Adolf Hitler and Agriculture Minister Darre outlined Germanys aims in a wartime struggle against political and economic encirclement. Hitler spoke to war veterans in Kassel amid mass crowds and warned that British and French encirclement policies seek colonies, commerce, and German existence.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Reichsfuhrer
Kassel
Walter R. Darre
Leipzig
Darre
Hitler
Dayton Tries Stamp Plan on Relief Foods
A fragment notes Dayton testing a stamp plan on relief foods. The U.S. government seeks to curb the surplus food distribution and manage aid through a stamped system.
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Dayton
Congress Considers Adjournment Date Amid Neutrality Debate
June 5 congressional leaders left the White House undecided whether to adjourn in mid July or stay in session to revise the neutrality law. The House expects quick approval within six weeks while Senate debate could stretch into August. The House Foreign Affairs Committee began parsing the neutrality program including repeal of the arms embargo and a travel and shipping prohibition in combat zones.
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Roosevelt
Congress
White House
House
Senate
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Garner seeks Democratic nomination rumor grips Washington
Washington June 5 The Associated Press reports Vice President Garner is expected to seek the Democratic presidential nomination in 1940. Supporters say Roosevelt’s stance on a third term remains undecided, while Garner weighs keeping his views private to avoid harming Roosevelt’s national affairs.
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Washington
Garner
Farley
Schwellenbach
Roosevelt
Paul V. McNutt
Strike Closes Plant at Hercules Motor Corp Canton
June 5 report says United Automobile Workers strike at Hercules Motor Corp Canton leaves several hundred idle as police and pickets guard entrances. about 600 workers arrived at 7 am but only a dozen employees and foremen entered the plant.
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United Automobile Workers’ Union
A. F. of L
Hercules Motor Corp
Five Drivers Arrested On Traffic Charges In Portsmouth
Police arrested five drivers over the weekend in Portsmouth and investigated two automobile accidents. Henry Lucadoe, 54, of 1815 Robinson avenue, faced a driving while intoxicated charge after a Front and Chillicothe streets arrest. Harrison Clifford, 50, of 1811 Offnere street, charged with operating a vehicle with insufficient brakes after a Scioto river bridge crash. Geraldine Kelly, 17, of Scioto trail, and other drivers were involved in a collision at Fourth and Ga streets. Paul Bloomfield, 20, of 2311 Charles street, was also apprehended.
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Portsmouth
Henry Lucadoe
Robinson Avenue
Front
Chillicothe Streets
James Downes
Carl Biggs
Harrison Clifford
Offnere Street
Scioto River Bridge
Geraldine Kelly
Scioto Trail
Herbert Schultz
Seventh Street
Oliver Carter
Carey
Fourth
Cutting Fatal Senate Sets Up to Kentuckian 5 Committees
Clyde Timberlake 26 of Walsh died early Sunday in Portsmouth General Hospital from intestinal hemorrhages after a beer parlor cutting in Fullerton Saturday night. Frank Hunt 32 of Maloneton faces probable first degree murder charges. a two and three quarter inch blade pocket knife was used. Witnesses offered competing versions of the incident. In Columbus Ohio 29 of 55 senators were assigned five special committees to operate next year including World Fair commission appointments and delinquent tax study, with reports possible to the 1941 legislature. In Washington the Supreme Court voided Jersey City Mayor Hague’s ban on CIO meetings and upheld milk price stabilization ruling.
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Clyde Timberlake
Walsh
Pete Timberlake
Portsmouth General Hospital
Fullerton
Timberlake
Jim Timberlake
Greenup
J. G. Nichols
Frank Hunt
Maloneton Farmer
Mr. Hunt
Cartee Beer Parlor
Mr. Timberlake
93Rd General Assembly
Horace S. Keifer
Clark County
Supreme Court
Frank Hague
Jersey City
CIO
Publ Lic Safety
Roosevelt
Tho
Hague
McReynolds
Butler
Roberts
Black
Stone
Reed
Hughes
Federal Circuit Court
Philadelphia
Circuit Court
Barrymore Returns to Chicago for Play Comeback
Barrymore, who suffered a mild heart attack last Tuesday, has improved enough to reopen his engagement in My Dear Children tonight in Chicago. Dr. J Coogan said he must continue to avoid public appearances and take care of himself for a long time.
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Chicago
John Barrymore
J. Coogan
Temperatures Reported For Today And Yesterday
Observer Schirrmans report shows today at 11 a m the temperature 78 with a minimum 53 and yesterday’s maximum 81. A note marks one year age today and a maximum of 23 appears in the morumem section.
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Schirrmans
Morumem
Building Character for the City's Youth
A fragmented report describes MCA and Portmouth youth programs focusing on welfare, civic duty, and community service. It notes adults and organizers coordinating events, with concerns over safety, discipline, and positive mentorship amid growing participation and outside groups.
White House Hums With Royalty Near Washington
June 5 report from the White House notes preparations for a British king’s visit on Thursday and Friday. Officials handle details with care, ensuring Mont Vernon and Stace Suceae are considered as part of hosting duties while the 139-year tradition of monarch entertainment remains a focus.
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Washington
White House
Vern
Mont Vernon
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