Congress faces eight day rush to finish glass bank reform
Washington reports the special session is eight days from adjournment with calendars piled in committees. Key bills near enactment include the Glass Bank Reform Act and the Wagner measure to reorganize the Federal Employment System. The House advances the railroad reorganization bill while the Senate remains tied to veterans' appropriations.
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U S Army To Be Maintained At Full Strength
Washington June 2 The War Department economy program to maintain the United States Army at its present strength nears completion Secretary of War Dern told reporters Maintaining the Army at its present strength is due to Forest Conservation Corps needs and reducing personnel now is out of the question Several Reserve Officers have been called to active duty for the Forest Conservation Corps
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Wilson Takes Over New Job as Alaska Steamship Leader
Seattle June 2 T B Wilson formerly of San Francisco arrived to assume duties as Vice President and General Manager of the Alaska Steamship Company Two women s baseball teams formed in Anchorage the White Sox and the Red Sox composed mainly of Mose from winter indoor teams
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Rotation plan abandoned for big Navy ships
Washington June 2 The rotation plan for operation of Navy vessels announced as effective July 1 has been abandoned. Secretary Swanson said the fleet will continue on its present basis for the time being. The destroyer and submarine divisions rotation plan will continue as an economy move had intended to keep vessels in service 71 ice a year then out of commission six months. An investigation is underway to see if the savings offset the reduced fleet efficiency.
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Proposal for oil industry regulations faces amendment
Washington June 2 President Roosevelt via Secretary Ickes told the House Ways and Means Committee he hoped an amendment including regulations would be attached to the Industrial Control bill pending in the Senate. A short amendment is offered to replace the 40 page Interior Department draft.
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New Play Sought For Mary Pickford
Mary Pickford travels to New York to find a story for her next film while Douglas Fairbanks plans a trip to the Orient to shoot his next picture.
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Gulf Stream speed and course change report from San Blas
Captain George H. Grant arrives in Boston claiming the Gulf Stream altered its route and sped up. He says it runs closer to land north of Cape Hatteras, about eighty miles off Nantucket Lightship, instead of nearly 200 miles to sea. Speed rises from three to five knots aiding the San Blas coming from Puerto Barrios. Temperature off Hatteras at 72 degrees versus 60 normal. He will report to the Coast and Geodetic Survey.
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U S delegates Germany will to London not now sign pact
Secretary Hull leads a U S delegation to London focusing on fast action at the economic conference. The plan centers on currency stabilization, trade barrier reduction, higher prices, and capital movement, with Hull seeking swift relief for the world. The group includes Cordell Hull James Cox Key Pittman Sam Reynolds and Ralph Morrison.
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United States Will Not Promise Punishment at Disarmament Talks
Geneva June 2 The United States will not commit to punishing violators of any arms disarmament agreement. Ambassador Norman J. Davis said the U.S. backs armament supervision and moral pressure but cannot promise to sanction or press for penalties in advance. France plans amendments for regular inspections and immunity for informants during the conference recess.
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Famous 101 Ranch Sold Under Hammer
NEWKIRK Okla June 2 The famous 101 Ranch White House homestead of the Miller Brothers and 1 083 acres of the Inland Empire were sold under the hammer of a sheriff s sale here Colonel Zach Miller last of the family founded the ranch will be given an option however to repurchase the property
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Mills Indicted for Violating Prohibition Laws
New York June 2 Chester P Mills former District Prohibition Administrator was indicted by the federal grand jury on eight counts for illegal diversion of industrial alcohol and conspiracy to violate the Prohibition laws. He allegedly helped make an anti freeze solution and denied by his attorney. Mills testified before the grand jury.
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Americans Like Their Beer Figures Given to Prove It
New York June 2 Americans drank 1 500 000 barrels of legal beer during April. C D Williams secretary of the United States Brewers Association reported the first official figures on beer production and sales. He said more would have been drunk if breweries could turn it out. The supply is running far behind demand and the first year’s production is expected to fall short by 40 000 000 barrels.
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Capt Miller Found Slain In Seattle Lake Union
The knife slashed body of Capt Johan E Miller a former sea captain and Puget Sound pilot who vanished last November was found floating in Lake Union yesterday. A canvas sea bag weights had sunk the body but drifted away allowing the body to surface Relatives said Miller had collected 400 in pilotage fees shortly before his disappearance No money or other valuables were found with the body.
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Movie Actor Zeppo Marx Home Robbed in Hollywood
Robbers invaded Zeppo Marx's Hollywood apartment and stole $30,000 in diamonds from Mrs. Marx. A guest and a Black maid were bound and imprisoned, while the actor was locked in Mrs. Marx's clothes closet. Police suspect a gang behind similar recent thefts. Insurance covered prior losses of $35,700 five months earlier.
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Two Fliers To Hop Off For Record Flight
London June 2 Captain and Mrs Jamey Mollison plan a nonstop flight from London to New York then to Bagdad and back to London a 12000 mile round trip to attempt a nonstop record. If successful it would be first double trip London New York and first North Atlantic roundtrip. Dutch Harbor Alaska June The steamship Tahsing Chinese vessel under Russian charter hit the rocks near St Lawrence Island then backed off. pumps kept water from holds. vessel believed safe despite hole in hull.
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Saddle Mountain club forms community library in Lawton
Saddle Mountain home demonstration club in Lawton Oklahoma has established a community library as a project. It notes the library is located 35 miles from the nearest public library of any size and aims to provide local access to reading materials.
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Wage Boost for 40,000 GM and Fisher Body Workers
In mid June Detroit reports a five percent wage increase for 40,000 wage earners announced today by General Motors and Fisher Body. The action reflects a joint agreement affecting workers across the two firms.
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Roosevelt Advises Graduates At Annapolis Ceremony
President Roosevelt told Naval Academy graduates to avoid exclusive ties within one clan or profession and to cultivate broad friendships for the good of the country. James J. Climie of Anchorage, Alaska, was among the graduates receiving commissions.
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Hawks Flying East With Robot Pilot Flight
Capt Frank Hawks flies a 14 cylinder robot controlled plane from Los Angeles to Brooklyn nonstop. He will not seek a speed record and serves as navigator relying on the robot pilot.
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McKenzie Resigns as Mines Minister in Victoria
W A McKenzie minister of mines resigns stating he cannot endorse the British Columbia government's irrigation and relief policy. He cites his inability to support the policy amid duties including tungsten use and lamp manufacturing details.
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Investigators Probe Morgan and Company Details in Inquiry
Senate investigators revealed the power and insiders of Morgan and Company. The inquiry named J P Morgan and partners with authority to oust, dissolve, or adjust the firm. Personal loans to officers and directors were discussed, including figures like Marland Olds Stearns and Whitney, with bankers backing the 1929 crash.
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Ministers Thrive When Given Whiskey Says Doc
In Los Angeles a city readers meeting with Methodist ministers and YWTA members erupted as Dr Kenneth W Taber former Pasadena police surgeon claimed he had given whiskey to retired ministers and they thrived on it. He contended liquor is food when taken immoderately and rejected claims hospitals have abandoned whiskey.
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