American flier Jimmy Mattern near Chita on fifth lap of world flight
Nov ASIBIRISK June 7 Jimmy Mattern American flier sighted at 4 10 a m Moscow time heading toward Chita on his fifth lap at around 1100 miles east of Novosibirsk traveling near 200 mph Despite a broken strut repaired at Omsk he remained confident of beating the existing record Favorable weather ahead and arrival anticipated at Nome field around noon Thursday with service personnel awaiting.
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Siberia
Jimmy Mattern
Globe
Moscow
Chita
Omsk
Mattern
Chitt
Novosibirnsk
Post and
Gatty
New York City
Matternas
Post
Blagovestchench
Osaone
Vuue
Nome
Bering Sea
Poland May Quit League Report Now
Poland may resign from the League of Nations, signaling disinterest if the Mussolini four power peace pact proceeds. The Gazetta Polska cites democratic institutions as a reason the pact would undermine the League’s principle. The report notes France’s decision to initial the pact as a factor prompting reconsideration.
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Poland
League of Nations
Gazetta Polska
France
Gavetta Polska
League of Natons
Greek Premier Venizelos Survives assassination attempt
In Athens on June 7 Eleutherios Venizelos, Greece’s eight time premier since 1900, escaped a gun attack as he and his wife traveled by car. A guard was killed and Mrs Venizelos sustained four serious wounds. The gunman fled. Separately in Alaska fisheries policy and home rule were set for discussion at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon, focusing on Dimond's two measures granting Alaska fisheries management and game control to the Territory.
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Athens
Greece
Eleutherios Venizelos
Republic
Venizelos
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Dimond
Alaska
Recognition of Manchukuo Protested Worldwide
Geneva reports the Advisory Committee on Far Eastern questions endorses drastic measures to block Manchukuo. It urges excluding the state from international conventions including postal, aerial, chemistry and other treaty regimes. The move aims to press the refusal of recognition by nations under the League of Nations.
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Geneva
League of Nation
Manchukuo
Steel Demand Rising Sparks Illinois Clash Between Miners and Officers
Eight men were wounded in a clash between rival miners and peace officers in Springfield Illinois this afternoon. The Iron Age reports steel production and demand are rising, with evidence of tightening markets and upward price pressures.
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Illinois
Springfield
Jing
Aished
Deny Woodin to Resign as Ambassador to Germany in Reports
Washington June 7 Renewed reports that Secretary of Treasury Woodin is to resign to be appointed Ambassador to Germany were again denied today in administration circles.
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Washington
Treasury
Woodin
Germany
Mrs Merritt and Children Leave for Portland Trip
Mrs. Merritt wife of L Merritt assistant district forester leaves on the Alaska with her two children Morris and Melvin. They will go to Portland where they will visit Unis summer.
Van Mavern Goes to Wrangell on Business
A. Van Mavern, a Juneau wholesale broker, departed by air from Alaska heading to Wrangell on a business trip.
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van Mavern
Wrangell
A. van Mavern
Juneau
Alaska
First Lady of Laird Visits San Pacific Coast
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt arrived in Los Angeles unaccompanied by a guard or companion after a transcontinental air journey from Washington D C. She left Washington last Sunday morning with several stops en route and carried knitting and a bag of books to pass the time.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Washington, D. C
Elliott
Active Stocks Mulled About Trading Today
Low priced specialties traded in heavy volume lifting the market with a steady to firm tone. Gains in more active stocks ranged from fractions to about three points while leaders remained on a narrow range. Several names rose on the session with United States Smelting and Allied Chemical among gainers. Union Pacific and Western Union slipped.
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New York
J Gaines
Motors
General Electric
United States Smelting
Case
American Sugar
Alaska
Juneau
Aircraft
Missouri Pacific
Union Pacific
Allied Chemical
Western Union
Government seeks one billion loan for big recovery plan
Washington June 7 The Treasury Department urged the public to lend one billion dollars to fund a large recovery public works program. Secretary Woodin aims this appeal at small holders of capital to join as partners of the Government. Wheat acreage in Britain rose 150 percent in 192?
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Treasury Department
Treasury
Woodin
President in conference on veteran issue
President Roosevelt meets with the House Democratic Steering Committee to resolve the veterans issue. He stresses government care for non war service injuries and warns that keeping the Senate amendment could require new taxes for a 172 million dollar cost. Speaker Rainey signals possible compromise if Connally amendment is accepted, with a potential extra session.
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Roosevelt
House Democratic Steering Committee
Senate
Hope Fork
Rainey
Crosser
House
White House
Japan Prefers To Keep Quiet On Arms Pact
Washington report says Japan told President Roosevelt it will not comment now on his May 16 appeal for a nonaggression treaty binding nations against sending armed forces beyond borders. Tokyo, amid troops in North China, issued a brief communication in reply.
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Washington
Japan
China
Roosevelt
Milk price war erupts in Pennsylvania dairy trade
In Erie Pennsylvania June dairy dispute leaves one farmer shot and another struck with a gun as 200 gallons of milk are dumped in a price war. Dairymen refuse to join distributors in establishing a uniform price.
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Erie
Penn
Indiana Votes for Repeal Landslide at State Convention
INDIANAPOLIS June 7 Indiana has joined repeal States with landslide returns from yesterday's vote. Large parts of the state show a decisive move for repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment, making Indiana the tenth state to affirm repeal.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Uno Flotal
Notable Alaska Miner and Publisher Curtis Die in Ill Health
Charles Louis Harris a longtime miner and lawman well known for his early encounter with Mark Twain died in South Illinois at 61. Cyris HK Curtis famed Philadelphia publisher and philanthropist died at 83 after a yearlong illness. Harris once served as deputy US marshal and undersheriff, Curtis built a publishing empire with Curtis Publishing. Both left widows and siblings, with Curtis remembered for his leadership and quotes on delegation.
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Cal
Charles Louis Harris
Mark Twain
Virginia City Enterprise
Ears
Nevada
California
Harris
Alaska
United States
Fall
Nbanks
Butte County
Martin Myers
Harrie
Credit Mas
Hoc
Philadelphia
Penn
Cyris HK
Curtis
Philanthro- Plat
C.ms
A. K. Curtis
Turkey Warns Civilians to Buy Gas Masks Now
Istanbul June 1 first time in Turkey precautions against poisonous gas warfare are being taken for civilians lectures in schools and clubs on gas masks import of masks planned official press urges every man woman and child to buy a mask before the next war comes
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Fistanbul
Turkey
Art Judson III Illness Convalescing At Libs Home
Art Judson III of George Brothers is listed as sick and convalescing at Libs home. The brief notice confirms his health is being monitored and he remains indisposed.
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Art Judson
George Brothers
Libs
Floods and Storm Lash Oregon Washington Border Farmlands
Thousands of acres lie inundated as the Columbia River rises threatening lowland farms along the Oregon and Washington shores. Farmers retreat to higher ground while preparing to defend holdings amid floods and storm damage across the region. In Minnesota, tornado winds injure at least 20 as the storm continues.
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Portland
Oregon
Columbia River
Washington
ST. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Storm Strikes Toronto Schools. Fireman Dies
A violent rain hail and electrical storm damaged two school buildings in Toronto. Numerous pupils injured as chaos followed. A fireman was killed after falling 75 feet from a ladder while tackling a church fire amid the storm.
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Toronto
Ontario
Honeymooners Crash While On Air Trip
Pilot Frank Pollock and bride Hazel Weaver of Fairbanks crash on Valdez glacier during a sleet storm. The plane flipped its gear and motor was thrown fifty feet. They walked for help after the forced landing. couple married recently at Nenana.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Frank Pollock
Valdez
Pollock
Hazel Weaver
Fairbanks
Nenana
Gandhi Suffers Setback Doctors Report Weight Loss
Poona India June 7 doctors announce a setback in Mahatma Gandhi condition noting he has lost more than two pounds in two days No complications reported but visitors restricted to conserve strength amid ongoing treatment and concerns about his health.
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Poona
India
Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi
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