U S Urged to Take Over Railways Now
Swampscott, June 27. William J. Wilgus, engineer and transportation expert, urged federal government takeover of railroads at once for national defense. He argued private ownership is doomed and a federal authority could rehabilitate lines, fund improvements, and coordinate with other transport, easing WPA burdens. He proposed a plan to finance via low-interest securities and released frozen resources to revive moribund industries.
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Swampscott
Mass
Wiliam J. Wilgus
Colvelwed
Ie Wareiicui
American Engineering Council
Wilgus
Ascuiney
Federal Railway Authority
New Mexico Mice Wander Far, Scientist Says
Alamogordo New Mexico June 27 Ins New Mexico mice roam widely according to three months of study by Dr Frank Blake of the University of Michigan His work shows wanderlust covering six or seven acres in a lifetime compared with half an acre for Midwest mice Dr Blair and Mrs Blair trapped and cataloged more than 500 mice across 35 acres The Blair duo noted varieties responding to desert coloration and one mouse was captured 715 times before the researcher returned to Michigan
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Alamogordo
N. M
New Mexico
Frank Blake
University of Michigan
Blair
Malpais
Michigan
North Woods
College Heads Will Be Guests at Pennsylvania U
Four hundred universities and learned societies accepted invitations to Pennsylvania University bicentennial in September. Foreign acceptance includes China England Scotland Ireland France Italy Spain Switzerland South Africa New Zealand. About two hundred college presidents will attend the historic gathering.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
China
England
Scotland
Ireland
France
Italy
Spain
Switzerland
South Africa
New Zealand
Robert T. McCracken
Hull Orders Refugee Aid sailings to Ireland and Portugal
Secretary of State Hull said two American liners will sail soon to Ireland and Portugal to repatriate hundreds more U.S. citizens from the war zone. The Washington and Manhattan will pick up thousands, with prior voyages including Genoa and Lisbon. The move reverses a previous decision against sending ships on such voyages.
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Ireland
Portugal
United States
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Ata San Loreto
Manhattan
Lisbon
Genoa
Italy
MIT to Offer Free 10 Week Plane Design Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology will host a 10 week free tuition course in aeronautical engineering starting July 28 for graduate engineers and recent graduates. Applicants must be U.S. citizens trained in recognized institutions and will study structures theory aerodynamics performance drafting and stress analysis under MIT faculty.
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Cambridge
Mass
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Karl T. Compton
United States
Aeronautical Engineering Department
Marvin Wins Floor Row For Standard Parade
Police appeared indecisive as the New York delegation backed Marvin. William F. Bleakley of Westchester, a Dewey supporter, defended Marvin and led the officers to seat the Dewey delegates. Marvin continued the parade clinging to the Willkie banner.
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William F. Bleakley
Westchester
Dewey
Marvin
New York State
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Willkie
New York Republicans Split Into Warring Factions
In Philadelphia on June 27, New York Republicans remained divided into three hostile camps over Willkie, Dewey, and Gannett. An outburst at a Willkie parade featuring Syracuse Mayor Marvin intensified tensions, delaying any reliable delegation vote forecast until a late poll.
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Philadelphia
New York
Frank E. Gannett
Thomas E. Dewey
Wendell L. Willkie
Rolland B. Marvin
Syracuse
Willkie
Kenneth F. Simpson
Delegation Divisions On Presidential Ballot Amid Debates
Conflicting claims show a split with Dewey at 58 65 votes Willkie 12 18 Gannett 9 15 Hoover 3 Vandenberg 1 Simpson pushing for Willkie while denying a firm stance. Gannett says Ken stays with him. Simpson aids Willkie through strategy meetings and influence with state delegations. Bleakley named chairman after Albany meeting.
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Willkie
Gannett
Hoover
Vandenberg
Simpson
Ken
Albany
Bleakley
Sprague
Edwin F. Jaeckle
Philadelphia
Wittkie
Natuhas
Mason in Farmington claims 70 years as Mason
Walter F. Partridge of Franklin born 1848 is 92 and says he is the nation's oldest Mason by service. He began Masonic work about 70 years ago, becoming a master Mason three months after his 22nd birthday.
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Farmington
Mass
Walter F. Partridge
Franklin
Partridge
Roosevelt Signs $1.16 Billion Relief Bill for Eight Months
President Roosevelt signed a $1.157 billion relief bill to fund eight months of aid starting July 1 with a $975 million base for the full year. Congress earmarked $25 million for national defense and added a $50 million fund for European refugees. The act imposes alien-relief roll restrictions and extends cessation of relief after 18 months, while enabling CCC training in noncombatant roles.
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Washington
Roosevelt
WPA
Congress
CCC
Bombers Appearance Again Postponed
The United States Army bombing plane expected here since Monday has again postponed its appearance. Utes, June .277.
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Utes
United States Army
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