Roosevelt Roughs In Two Rounds At Chicago Rally
A Chicago crowd watched Governor Roosevelt win his first two rounds in the Louisiana relegation contest and heard remarks on national defense and aviation. Army flyers performed dramatic stunts over the city while a bomber smoke screen demonstrated air superiority. The piece notes political talk by Benatar Reed and references Charles Dana Gibson’s Life and a call to repeal in the platform.
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Miners Rescued After Ohio River Clash
In June 20019 the Ohio River war term unites miners and rivermen in a fierce clash near Beyer boat towns. The scorned battle ends with a rescue as battered crews reach safety and are aided by Aina and local authorities.
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Lindbergh Testimony Describes Rescue Attempt and Kidnapping Saga
In Flemington June 29 Colonel Lindbergh, amid testimony, was said to have at times tried to leap into a storm to heat a ship believed to hold his kidnapped child. W E Haskell testified Curtis offered to sell his story of alleged negotiations with the kidnappers, claiming he was with Curtis in New Jersey the day the baby's body was found. Curtis denied the confession under cross examination, insisting he had not contacted the kidnapers.
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The Problem and the Drive to Action
An analysis of the nation's urgent need to stimulate willpower and renew consumer purchasing power across the country. The piece argues for decisive action to address economic strain and restore demand through coordinated policy and public resolve.
Public Works Bond Plan Aims to Hire Millions
A proposed five billion dollar United States bond issue would fund vast public works projects, create millions of jobs, and stimulate a nationwide return to prosperity. The plan envisions infrastructure expansion and employment across sectors to revive the economy.
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Wednesday's Convention Program
CHICAGO June 21 The Olympia program of today's session of the Democratic National Convention opens with Senator Thomas J Walsh of Montana as permanent chairman Anointment by Rev Dane van Hodge Browne of Chicago Report on the platform committee Minority report on prohibition plank Debate and roll call on minority report Adoption of platform Roll call by states for presidential nominating speeches
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Andino Agrees to Discuss Peace Terms at Parley
Honduran port of San Lorenzo to host a peace conference with Nicaraguan insurgent leader Sandino, who has fought government forces and U.S. Marines for five years. General Balladares brokered the plan after talks with American officials and Sandino.
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Garner Predicts Relief Bill Accord
Speaker Garner forecast at a press conference that conference on the relief bill would reach agreement late today or tomorrow. He cautioned the new Democratic House and Republican Senate and President would require concessions from all sides. The Senate later passed the deficiency bill and sent it to conference with the House.
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Congress Likely to Meet on July Fourth
Washington June 2. Congress probably will be in session on July 4, predicted by Rep Snell after a conference with President Hoover on pending legislation. He said all appropriation bills would be passed by tomorrow night, the end of the fiscal year, or the government would lack funds to carry on its offices beginning Friday.
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Widow of Sheriff Loses Judgment
Dallas judge awards Dallas County 16 684 07 against widow of Sheriff Alley Seale in a civil district court ruling dated June 30. The judgment covers funds Seale collected during 1827 and part of 1928, held as private auditors audited county offices. Buenos Aires report notes an Argentine government acceptance of an American bankers offer to renew a 410 100 000 towel…
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Germany seeks revision of Versailles and world econ rescue
German chancellor Von Papen urged revision of the Versailles treaty to end discrimination against Germany and aid participation in global economic reconstruction. He tied equality to a feasible settlement of reparations, arguing a rebalanced treaty would enable Germany to contribute to world economy. Senate member Borah said Lausanne talks failed and the world economic conference should be postponed.
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Heavy Rain Ends Mexican Drought
Mexico City reports heavy rainfall across the country ends a long drought that threatened crops and livestock. Officials note widespread showers eased water shortages and helped ranchers despite heavy rain causing some transport and flood-related difficulties.
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California Adopts Five Day Work Week Beginning July
San Francisco June 20 Governor James Rolph announced California will shift state employees to a five day work week starting July 1. The move is expected to reduce pay about 14 to 19 percent and save the state roughly four million dollars annually.
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Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Partly cloudy and somewhat unsettled Wednesday night and Thursday. Lows around 74 Wednesday night and highs near 95 Thursday. Light to moderate southerly winds. East Texas: partly cloudy with a chance of showers near the coast Thursday. Moderate southerly winds on the coast. West Texas: generally late Wednesday night and Thursday with additional unsettled weather on page 9.
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Democratic Convention Delays Open as Platform Work Proceeds
Chicago June 19 reports the Democratic convention opening an hour late amid platform committee wrangles on prohibition. Roosevelt leaders pledge hands off. chairman Walsh urges order as opening prayer and a sung anthem mark a delayed start. A night session looms for nominating speeches.
Two Congressmen Trail Opponents in Florida Race
In Florida run offs Dave Sholtz and Sawyer claim the governor nomination as Sholtz leads with 116,987 to 64,971 over John W. Martin across 918 precincts. In the First District J Hardin Peterson leads Herbert H. Crane 12,194 to 4417 early returns from Lakeland amid prohibition talk.
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De Valera Likely Absent From League Meet
Dublin report says President Eamon De Valera likely will not attend the Geneva League of Nations council meeting next September as official quarters guard De Valera would probably skip the session.
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Frenchman Claims Parachute Record at Orly
Orly France June 29 Rane Marchand set a world record for a parachute jump by descending 7500 meters. He credited his achievement to confidence and training though observers questioned the claimed altitude.
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Convention Limits Nominating Speeches at Democratic Convention
The Chicago convention restricts nominating time for Democratic presidential aspirants. Twenty minutes are allocated for nominations and forty minutes for seconding, with a total around four hours for the process. No rule can cap marching remonstrations, a traditional protest.
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Hutton Denies He'd Fue Lover In McPherson Case
Los Angeles June 21 David Hutton husband of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson was to deny being the fiery lover pictured by Myrtle Jean St Pierre. Miss St Pierre sues for 200000 for breach of promise as the defense outlines a woman with a post. Witnesses included Mrs Gladys Cassill sister of the plaintiff who testified about drinking and social misbehavior.
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Floor Fight to Decide Stand of Party at Chicago Convention
A heated dispute over prohibition split the Democratic platform committee delaying the convention opening. The fight centers on repealing the Eighteenth Amendment and modifying the Volstead Act, with a minority demanding a repeal pledge and immediate changes while the majority backs a submission plank. A separate debate over a silver declaration follows, with Gov Murray urging broader language and Senator Walsh promoting a repeal for a constitutional amendment.
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Democratic platform endorses reform and economic relief
The Democratic national platform approved by the state committee cites unprecedented economic and social distress. It blames postwar policy failures, isolationism, and governance since the World War for the downturn, urging reforms and proactive measures to ease the public’s plight.
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