Minnesota primary results show Benson lead in Farm Labor race
Governor Elmer A. Benson held a growing lead over Hjalmar Petersen for the Farmer-Labor nomination as returns from 1,689 of 3,739 precincts favored Benson. Stassen led the Republicans while Gallagher headed the Democrats, with Roosevelt-backed ouster of Victor Christgau sparking remarks.
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Hjalmar Petersen
Minneapolis
Elmer A. Benson
Farmer-Labor
Petersen
Hennepin County
Mr. Benson
Harold Stassen
Thomas Gallagher
Mr. Stassen
Martin Nelson
George Leach
Harson Northrop
Mr Gallagher
Fred Schuplin
Michael Murray
Victor Anderson
Charles Lethera
Joel Anderson
Roosevelt
Victor Christgau
WPA
Christgau
Capitol Hill
South Paul
George
Leac
Mar- Nelson
Austin
Republicans Renominate Go Barrows In Maine
In Portland Maine on June 21 Republicans renominated Go Barrows for a second term after a business like address and backing from Maine’s convention. Barrows faced a strong but overwhelming endorsement despite a stunning primary setback to an opponent, with Slocans and other party figures weighing in.
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Go. Barrows
Maine
Portland
Lewis O. Barrows
Barrows
Marland urges president stay out of Oklahoma primaries
Oklahoma City June 21 1936 Senator Thomas asks President Roosevelt to refrain from voicing support in the July 12 Democratic primary for the U S Senate race. Representative Gomer Smith and E W Marland press the request noting the party needs a fair contest without executive endorsement.
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Ahoma City
E. W. Marland
Elt
U. S. Senate
Thomas
Daniel J. Callaghan
United States Navy
Roosevelt
California
Callaghan
West End Chooses New Site for Bus Terminal
The West End Improvement Association votes to relocate the proposed bus terminal to Market street between Front and Second streets, replacing the esplanade site. Attorney Edgar G Millar opposed the Second to Third street location citing parking concerns.
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Washington Hotel
West End
Portsmouth
York Park
al Weghorst
George Koerner
Mrs Dickinson Sues Ohio Liquor Director
Colum bus attorney Mrs Agnes Dickinson sues Director James W Miller in common pleas court for 413370 alleging mismanagement of state liquor funds and failure to secure lower hauling rates. Dickinson argues the state overpaid on a 17 cent contract when rates of 10 to 12 cents per case were feasible.
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Columbus
James W. Miller
Common Pleas Court
Agnes Dickinson
Ionller
Dickinson
Judge assails solons for lax hospital plan
Cleveland June 21 Municipal Judge Bradley Hull condemned Ohio lawmakers for failing to address mentally ill care. He recalled overcrowded institutions and warned that without action to remove such patients from streets, Ohio crimes from unaccountable offenders will rise.
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Solons
Lax
Cleveland
Bradley Hull
Ohio
Eleven Die In Milwaukee Olympian Train Wreck
Rescue teams in Miles City Montana search the silt filled bed of Custer creek for more bodies from the Milwaukee Railroad Olympian wreck. With 31 dead and 23 identified, crews work through the night to recover victims as officials probe the disaster and officials expect more remains along the creek and Yellowstone river.
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Miles City
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Custer Creek
Milwaukee Railroad
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Volga
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Holy Rosary Hospital
Yellowstone River
ACE G MAN QUITS AS 18 ARE CALLED SPIES
LEON G. TURRO, FBI special agent who led the espionage probe, resigns to focus on writing and family. He cites health strain after guiding the case that led to 18 indictments by a federal grand jury and pledges to cooperate with J. Edgar Hoover.
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G’ Man
New York
Leon G. Turrou
Federal Bureau of Investigation
United States
Edward
Victor
George Washington
Washington
Turreu
Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
Three Drivers Fined After Municipal Court Hearings
Russell Parker 29 of Star Yards and McKinley Baker 37 of Linden Avenue were fined 100 dollars and costs each for driving while intoxicated, with Parker granted a stay of sentence until June 25. Raymond Emnett 18 of Rhodes Avenue New Boston was fined 10 dollars and costs for reckless operation of a motor vehicle.
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Russell Parker
Star Yards
McKinley Baker
Linden Avenue
Parker
Raymond Emnett
Rhodes Avenue
New Boston
No Junior Police To Stand Guard This Summer
The article notes that summer vacation brings relaxation from school year warnings and warns drivers to take greater caution as many children enjoy holidays. It urges ordinary safety and common sense rules for a safe break.
Court opinion favors council over widow in workman comp case
Fourth district appeals court ruled New Boston not liable to Rebecca Harris, widow of Thomas Harris, former marshal. The court reversed the common pleas ruling granting $6500. evidence showed Harris did not apply for compensation though premiums were paid. The 1933 enabling act allowed payment, but acceptance did not create liability.
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Fourth District Appeals Court
Rebecca Harris
Thomas Harris
Appeals Court
Common Pleas Court
Harris
Marshal Harris
State Industrial Commission
Industrial Commission
Safety Rules for Kids in Public Play Areas
A public safety message warns motorists to yield to children and emphasizes playground use as safe spaces. It urges parents to supervise and children to follow rules, noting drivers must share the street and stop when kids are present to prevent injuries.
Temperatures Reported By Observer Schirrman
At 11 am today the high reached 80 while the low stood at 61. Yesterday’s maximum was 79 with a 61 degree minimum. this date last year recorded a high of 91 and a low of 67.
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Schirrman
Future Queen Elizabeth Teaches Bed Making For State Training
Princess Elizabeth learns bed making and cooking as a Girl Guide in London aiding her future role. The practice echoes royal tradition, with lessons traditionally taught by her mother and grandmother, while reflecting frugal housekeeping traits in the royal family.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Associated Press
New York
London
Elizabeth
British Empire
Girl Guides
America’s
Girl Scouts
Queen Elizabeth
Mary
Duchess of York
Kennedy Aide Joins Roosevelt In European Scan
Joseph P. Kennedy, back from London, met with President Roosevelt in Hyde Park as he spent the day finalizing 43 bills before adjournment. Roosevelt approved 36 measures, vetoed seven, including a boost in veteran disability benefits and a pay parity bill for foreign service.
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N. Y
Roosevelt
Congress
Europe
Joseph P. Kennedy
London
Foreign Commerce Service
State Department
Prosecutor to Confer with Feds on Kidnapping Case
Prosecutor Marvin A. Kelly said at noon today he would consult federal agents in Cincinnati this afternoon about the Richard E. Evans kidnapping story. Evans, missing since June 1, allegedly arrived in Portsmouth from Huntington and said he had been duped, kidnaped, and left stranded ten miles from New Orleans.
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Marvin A. Kelly
Cincinnati
Richard E. Evans
Mr. Evans
Portsmouth
Huntington
New Orleans
Britain Moves to Advance Truce in Spain Civil War
London reports delegates from major European powers agreed to dispatch evacuation commissions to Spain to remove foreign troops and seek a truce. Britain pressed France and Italy to back a settlement, with Soviet Russia signaling possible alignment. France reportedly tightened frontier controls to cut arms flow to government forces, aiding broader appeasement prospects.
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London
Europe
Spain
Britain
Soviet
Russia
France
Italy
S. B. Kagan
Decisive Battle Under Way in Spain
Government militiamen and insurgent veterans fought a three mile ridge battle on Spain’s eastern coast near Hendaye as Valencia’s fate hinged on holding until a new defense line was completed twelve miles south. A breakthrough could open a direct road to Sagunto and Valencia, thirty five miles away.
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Hendaye
France
Valencia
Jose Miaja
Tranco
Sagunto
Hull plans to humanize warfare and curb air raids
Secretary of State Hull works on a program to humanize warfare aiming to stop civilian bombings. Ideas include neutral hospital zones and international limits on bombing open towns, inspired by Norman H. Davis of the Red Cross. Davis spoke in London and remains in close contact with the state department.
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Washington
State Department
London
Norman H. Davis
American Red Cross
Davis
Welles
Red Cross
Roosevelt
Shoffner Undergoes Emergency Surgery in Boston
June 21 Milburn Shoffner southpaw ace of the Boston Bees rests comfortably after an emergency appendectomy.
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Boston
Milburn
Milt) Shoffner
Boston Bees
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