New York ship men urge Roosevelt plan for a new American merchant fleet
New York shipping men endorse President Roosevelt’s proposal for a new United States merchant fleet arguing a direct subsidy is needed to offset higher US operating costs. They cite nations’ shares in world tonnage, Britain and Japan fleet figures, and national defense implications while urging swift action.
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Roosevelt
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Nippon
Great Britain
Japan
Germany
Orphans of Spain War in Mexican Government Program
A group of 500 Spanish orphans, displaced by war, are showcased munching tortillas as they participate in a Mexican government effort to provide care and settlement for refugee children. The scene underscores humanitarian aid and resettlement actions involving Spain and Mexico.
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Morelia
Michoacan
Mexico City
Cardenas
YMCA Camp Enrollments Open For Second Period
Registrations are being taken for the second period of the Antonio YMGA boys camp opening July 3. Dr. Carl Giesecke announces the camp band quota for the first period. The camp sits 15 miles above Kerrville on the Guadalupe river switch fork, with J Elison Estherhoff as boys’ work secretary overseeing tractor operations assisted by James Dugger and James Cunningham.
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Semi Nude Poster Sparks U Chicago Disciplinary Action
Student leaders of the Daily Maroon and the Phoenix at the University of Chicago faced probation after a poster showing a woman in scant attire advertising a style show was displayed in campus buildings. Posters were quickly removed as the issue prompted action by student boards.
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Iron Lung Boy Aboard Good Sailor On Voyage
Frederick Snite Jr., 26, infantile paralysis victim, travels in an iron lung aboard the President Coolidge en route to Chicago. Nurses suffer seasickness as a vasculator assists his arms and legs. Snite grew ill in Peiping fourteen months ago during a world tour.
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Ciboo
Frederick Snite Jr
Chicago
Anite
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Peiping
China
Former Grid Star Freed in Slaying Case
Dallas reports Norman Mattox, 31, a former grid star, was released on murder charges tied to the death of Marvin Clevinger, 24. Clevinger, linked to Mrs. Mattox’s sister, died at a prearranged meeting as differences over divorce arose. Assistant D A Frank Iver ordered the release pending grand jury action tomorrow.
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Inquest Conducted Into Woman's Death
An inquest into the death of Mrs. Tosaphine Wilcox 31 of 1110 West Hildebrand avenue was held Friday by Justice of the Peace Bal Corrigan. She was found with a bullet wound in her bedroom and died Thursday at Santa Rosa Hospital. Corrigan said she was estranged from her husband Frank E. Wilcox a soldier at Maghtieth California and had planned to move in with her mother the day she died.
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Scout Parley Envoys Named for National Council
Dr L J Manhoff and Rev Henry V Hug named asWitnesses to attend the national Boy Scout council opening July 2 in Washington G C J W B Tate and F C Sullivan had been delegates but cannot attend Dr R Whiteside reports Alamo Area council now 83 troops 1834 scouts highest enrollment Plans push to open Kerrville camp under W A Mitchell opening August 1 for two seven day sessions and 10 day session Appointment of eight junior assistant scoutmasters approved Frank Covell Richard Mischke Charles Roddey Igeroop Frank Moonogy Pau Obney Howard Sassen Emit Jenarien
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Henry V. Hug
Witernnles
National Council of Boy Scouts
Washington
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F. ¢. Sulivan
Oie
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Organization of the Alamo Area Council
Relief Fund Tilt Revived in Senate Fight
June 11 Walkington A senate panel revived debate over federal unemployment relief funds under a $1,600 grant plan. Senator Byrnes proposed a 40 percent local sponsor share to stretch non-federal project costs. The subcommittee approved 7-3, restricting admin spend and refusing to reallocate prior balances, while Hayden added a two year extension for public works. the House earlier approved a separate extension bill.
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South Carolina
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House
Youthful Bandits Rob Huntsville Filling Station
Two youthful bandits stopped at a Huntsville filling station a mile south of the state prison town. They robbed the night attendant W. B. Swale of 30 dollars and fled. The incident occurred as authorities investigate the curious distraction in the area.
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W. B. Swale
Local San Antonio notes mix quirky tales and travelers
Bexar Facts small items report Bud Nash and Aubrey Davenport in lively social scenes while P N Wright and Michael Dowdey pursue hobbies and screen work. The Junior Ranger marks its 11th year as a college paper. Miniature golf sights dot San Antonio lots, some repurposed for burgers. A Bob Grayson trumpet trick, a wary waiter named Alexander, and a Main Avenue donkey bet reflect local humor and culture.
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Bud Nash
Aubrey Davenport
P. N. Wright
Bred Prato
Jash
Junior College
Michael Dowdey
Charles Dowdey
Twentieth-Century Fox
London Gold Market Sees Larger Sales Amid Calm Outlook
London reports heavier gold sales with hoarders less certain of the outlook. About 42.2 million dollars of gold offered in the London Bullion Market. Profit for shipments to America rose by 2 to 7 cents. The dollar stood at 4.524 pounds, with most offerings headed to New York.
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America
New York
Sandslide Traps CCC Worker In Wisconsin Pit
In Croi x Falls Wisconsin on June 11 a sandslide buried workers including a CCC member and a county employee identified as Troma Simmons. Both were dead. The incident occurred as the crew worked at the site and authorities investigated the cause and aftermath.
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