Speculate on Snell retirement reshapes 1939 Congress
Washington June 23. Speculation on Snell’s successor grows after the 24 year congressman retires to focus on business in northern New York. Names mentioned include Joseph W. Martin of Massachusetts 53 and others like Wadsworth Mapes Taber Treadway and Fish. The debate centers on chamber leadership and Roosevelt policy stance.
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Lkely
Lesder Bertrand Snell
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Rowewall
Congress
New York
Fish
Republican
Martin
Joseph W. Martin
Massachusetts
Assistah Mitts
Francis
Roosevelt
North Avdeboro
Mas
Landon
Alfred M. Lawson
Checirman
Bertrand Snell
Wadsworth
Mapes
Michigan
Taber
Treadway
Ways and Means Committee
Funeral Set for Snake Bite Victim
Corpus Christi funeral services were set Tuesday for Cor Bell Stith, 3, daughter of Mr and Mrs Calvin M Smith of Shell Road. She died Sunday night in a local hospital from a rattlesnake bite suffered Sunday morning. Survivors include her parents, a sister Bertha Lee, and two brothers Perry and Wayne.
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Corpus Christy
Cor Bell Stith
Calvin M. Smith
Shell Road
Terry
Ois
Bertha Lee
Perry
Wayne
Declorated Pile Pie for xbpling bich wp
A fragmentary note mentions a decorated dish and a kitchen task. Details are unclear. no clear people or organizations appear in the readable text.
Brogan Challenged Tax Office in Bold Campaign Stunt
William F. Brogan, a senior collector candidate, marched into the tax collector’s office and headquarters, denounced the staff for displaying his opponent’s placard, took it, and announced a solo campaign speech. He then moved to the automobile license division, declared his run, and boasted of winning before leaving with the placard.
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William F
Bill) Brogan
Tuesey
Brogan Tata Deen
Albert
Huth
Brogan
E. &. O'Mara
Maury Mayeriel Moat
Iruus
German Spy Schmidt Sentenced to 33 Years Hard Labor
In Bordeaux on June 23 a German case identified only as Schmidt was found guilty by military authorities of spying. He received a 33 year hard labor sentence for transmitting French building plans to Germany.
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Bordeaux
France
Walter
Schmidt
Germany
Echterhoff Named Camp Party Head At Optimist Camp
Echterhoff will chair the Optimist Club day events at the .1 M. C. A. camp party in Bunt Texas. Activities include swimming at 4 p.m. followed by supper at 6:20 p.m. and a 7:30 p.m. baseball game between the Optimists and campers. The campfire program starts at 8 p.m. and participants return to San Antonio afterward.
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Echterhoff
Ellison Echhterhoff
Bunt
Texas
San Antonio
Troops Requested Amid Maytag Strike at Newton Iowa
Des Moines reports an urgent request for troops as the Maytag Washing Machine strike in Newton Iowa worsens. Governor Kraschel vows to protect rights and restore order after 400 sit-down protesters seized the plant. over 1400 workers idle since May 9. Police stand by as injuries occur and 300 pickets clash with plant security. no major violence reported yet.
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Iowa
LYS
Airiano
Maytag Washing Machine Company
Newton
Nelson G. Kraschel
Yeach
Jasper County
United Lecimen
Shine
Senate
American Fascists Accused of Targeting Mexico In Speech
June 21 Washington TNS reports Vicente Lombardo ToledanoMexican labor leader charged that American fascists aided by German Italian and Japanese agents are sending arms and propaganda into Mexico to stir unrest over expropriation of oil properties. He warned that if Mexico falls the United States will suffer as well.
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TNS
Mexico
California
Vicente Lombardo
Fotedano
Americana
Univ States
Duchess cites German guns menacing Gibraltar in Spain clash
London reports the duchess of Atholl gave details on guns described as threats from insurgent Spain toward Gibraltar. She plans to press Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain in the House of Commons tomorrow about actions. The list includes 30+ guns around Algeciras, long-range 9.5 inch pieces, and naval-type guns near Ceuta, with others inland in Alcala de las Guates and nearby peaks.
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Morocco
Roosevelt era file in midwest senatorial contests
Washington dispatch notes two key senate contests affecting Roosevelt's liberal conservative strategy. In North Dakota Gerald Nye faces Governor Langer in a GOP primary, while Indiana holds a state convention caucus before tomorrow's senatorial vote. Nationally Nye’s anti-Roosevelt stand may influence independent support, with endorsements from Senators Bone and Norris cited as potential factors.
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Roosevelt
Ong
North Dakota
Gerald P. Nye
William Langer
Indiana
Frederick van Nuys
Wes Ny2
Bone
Democrst
Norris
Nebraska
Second Independent Political Rally Set
The record notes a series of Independent Voters rallies with a Tuesday 8 p.m. time at Hammond and North New Braunfels avenues. All Independent candidates will speak, it was announced.
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Independent Voters
Hammond
North New Braunfels
Rebel Air Bombers Raid Barcelona Amid War News
Rebel Air Bombers bombed Barcelona at high altitude with bombs on the outskirts, no reported casualties or damage. The raid followed Spain’s acceptance of Britain’s neutral commission plan to investigate bombings of Spanish elites. Meanwhile in Hendaye, Spanish government forces lag in the Valencia Highway fight near Teruel as insurgents push toward Valencia, with shifting fronts and counter‑offensives stalling along the coast.
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Barcelona
Great Britain
Ship City
Spain
Valencia
Teruel
Francisco Pramgo
Spalan Agais
Hunter Ill and Factions Rally as Texan Candidates Press On
In Texas, Hunter Ill's illness halts a campaign speech while rivals press on from Dallas to Austin. O'Daniel tours with campaign stops, McCraw touts elderly aid, and Thompsons promise farm and ranch reform. Other candidates including Mann and Sadler emphasize law enforcement and labor roots amid a flurry of rallies across major cities.
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Tom
Hunter
Texas
Dallas
Solon
Welker
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Galveston
Hounton
Clarence R. Miller
Totrall
Liberty
William A. McCraw
Oss
Ernest Thompsons
San Marcos
Gerald C. Mann
Astate
San Mateos
Ralph Yarbrough
Walter Woodul
Beck
Houaton
Nelson
Texaycn
William H. Mcdonald
Jerry [Sadler
Fireman Given Life for Killing Wife in Quiet Verdict
Washington June 26 P Tanten L Landis a 24 year old rookie fireman was convicted of second degree murder for beating his young wife to death and sentenced to life imprisonment today.
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Washington
P. Tanten L. Landis
Landis
Divorcee Threatens Love Strike From Yacht Hideaway
Irvington reports Mrs. Hedi Heusser, a red haired divorcee and mother of two, vowed to end her “love strike” at the home of Rollo Blanchard a 60 year old water meter maker. After moving Blanchard’s two children to his yacht she voiced plans to her attorney Mortimer D. Cane. Blanchard’s lawyer William D. Cunningham denies any engagement to the two probes.
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Hedi Heusser
Rollo i Blanchard
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