United States Moves to Bloc Germany in Western Hemisphere
Washington June 4 The Monroe Doctrine would be strengthened to deter any German attempt to claim possessions in the Americas. Senate and House leaders Pittman and Bloom introduced resolutions with Hull backing, pledging nonrecognition of any transfer and consultation with American Republics if such moves occur.
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Washington
Germany
Hemisphere
Pittman
Gi Nevy
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Bloom
D-N
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Congress
Hull
United States
Western Hemisphere
Connally
Dtes
South America
Clark
D-Ma
Lord Lothian
Roosevelt
National Guard
Stephen Early
White House
Treasury
Executives Gather for Edison Electric Institute Convention
Atlantic City on June 4 reports utility executives arriving for the Edison Electric Institute's eighth annual convention. About two thousand are expected to register for three days of discussions on the power industry valued at around 14 billion dollars.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Natron
Edison Electric Institute
Indictment Charges Schenck in Tax Fraud Case
New York June 4 a federal grand jury indicted Joseph Schenck head of a major film company on income tax fraud conspiracy and false statements. Co defendant Joseph H Moskowitz a bookkeeper faces counts of aiding tax evasion. If convicted Schenck faces up to 107 years and 160000 in fines.
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New York
Joseph Schenck
Chinatown
Schenck
20th-Century-Tax Film Corporation
Hollywood
Joseph H. Moskowitz
Layieh
Internal Revenue
William Biott
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage
Biot
Finais
Moscowitz
Urges Withdrawal In Favor Of FDR
Washington June 4 Senator McKellar urged all Democratic Presidential candidates to withdraw so the National Convention may renominate President Roosevelt by acclimation. This is no time to swap horses or try untried plans. Senator Ellender called on the President to inform him Louisiana’s convention would request the state's 20 delegates for a third term.
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Washington
McKellar
D-Tenn
Roosevelt
Ellender
D-La
Charles Wolford Named Policeman
Charles Wolford was appointed to the police department as a probationary officer yesterday. He went to work at midnight and had long served in the police extras unit with various special assignments. Patrolman Luther Broom, recently recovered from surgery, is assigned to plainclothes duty.
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Charles Wolford
Wolford
Luther Broom
Washington County Hospital
North American Red and Gun Club Smoker Planned Tonight
At their regular meeting the North American Red and Gun Club will arrange a smoker for all paid in members this month. Improvements to the club grounds are ongoing with new amusements and entertainment features added. A large attendance is expected.
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Red and Gun Club
Accused of Larceny in City Warrant Arrest
Emmett H B Jones aged 31 of North Street was arrested on a warrant charging larceny of 83 dollars from Harry Rinehart. The arrest was by Patrolmen Max Rickard and Schmidt.
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Emmett HB. Jones
North Street
Harry Rinehart
Max Rickard
Schmidt
Color Ceremony At Naval Academy Marks Junus Week
Annapolis Md June 4 The Naval Academy prepared for a large crowd today for the color ceremony and a dress parade by about 2000 midshipmen The event featured Barbara Engh 19 of Irvington NC as color girl chosen by Second Company leaders A preview for cameramen was held yesterday The ring dance and class rings with blue ribbons completed festivities in Memorial Hall including water basins symbolizing oceans and the Caribbean.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Barbara Engh
Irvington
N. C
Miss Engh
Sweet Briar
Va.) College
William C. Croft
Alkan
Charles Edison
Academy
Memorial Hall
Wriata
Dance Night At Academy Observes Ring Ceremony
At 10 30 p m lights dimmed as the girls placed rings on their fingers. A second dance followed in Mac Donough Hall with 600 third classmen and escorts attending.
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Ceiving Line
Academy Ofll¢Lain
Edison
MacDonough Hall
McDonough Lane to be Improved by State
The State Roads Commission announced plans to relocate and improve a one mile segment of McDonough Lane between Reisterstown and Liberty Road. The project eliminates three curves and adds two bridges over Western Maryland tracks and Gwynn’s Falls, with an estimated cost between $60,000 and $65,000. Baltimore county and the Western Maryland railroad join the commission in financing. Plan development has lasted about two years and one section of right of way must be obtained before bidding opens.
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Baltimore
State Roads Commission
Reisterstown
Liberty Road
McDonough
Wilson Ballard
Baltimore County
Western Maryland Railroad
Bullard
Damages Sought In Auto Crash Suits In Court
Two lawsuits filed by Elva Louise Ingram and J Roy Ingram of Fancock against Ernest Paul Lorenz arise from a recent Western Pike auto collision. The plaintiffs seek 6000 and 2500 dollars respectively for injuries including permanent head trauma and broken ribs as negligence is alleged.
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Western Pike
Elva Louise Ingram
J. Roy Ingram
Fancock
Ernest Paul Lorenz
D. Kenneth McLaughlin
Prizes Awarded for Hagerstown Clean-Up Effort
Thirteen boys and girls received prizes for helping beautify Hagerstown during the Clean-up and Paint-up campaign sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Richard H. Sweeney and Marvin Kline presented awards. Rosalie Bovey led with 291 1/2 points and won a camera and trophy. The event highlighted extensive city health inspections and a push for annual campaigns to boost civic pride and local business.
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Hagerstown
Connectman
Vernon M. Miller
Richard H. Sweeney
Marvin Kline
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Sweeney
City Health Department
Corrections
Harold Helm
Junior Chamber
Hotel Alexander
Rosalie Bovey
Surrey School
Chamber of Commerce
Billie Weigh
Broadway
Wayside
Bina Lampbell
Howard Street
Mildred Bostetter
Woodland Way
Richard Reinard
St. Mary's Catholic High
Sherman Duchin
Ridge” Avenue
Anna Grooms
Winter Street
Herbert Williams
North Street
Catherine Grubb
Antietam Street
Mary
Yvonne Hess
Washington: Street
Lois Snyder
South Potomac Junior High
Thelma Schildknecht
Hagerstown High
Miller
Nelson C. Horiie
Coulbourne Jones
Jay Schaff
Christy McEwan
Sid Brinsfield
James Stone
Frank Miller
Ambassador Bul Mitt Reports Paris Bombing Casualties
The State Department said Ambassador William Bul Mitt cabled from Paris that no American was killed or wounded in the bombing of Paris as of June 4. The message conveyed that no confirmed American casualties had been learned.
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Washington
State Department
William ©. Bul- Mitt
Paris
Official Surge Defense Steps at Governors Conference
In Duluth on June 4, 19 chief executives rejected the rule against conclusions and approved a statement urging immediate steps to defend the United States. Each state pledges resources including agricultural, industrial, and military support to the end. Vermont Governor George D. Aiken introduced the measure, noting it expresses an honest opinion.
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Duluth
Minn
Europe
United States
Vermont
George D. Aiken
45000 Pilots Being Planned For Military Roles
Washington reports the Civil Aeronautics Authority expands its civilian training to yield 45000 new pilots by July 1, 1941. Fifteen thousand trainees per quarter across 550 centers, with $5 million for 1940-41 and another $32.6 million requested. Nine thousand two hundred pilots to complete the 1939-40 program, with most trainees not necessarily college students. Secondary instruction of 45 hours to 1000 students planned for this summer.
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Washington
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Army
Navy
Robert H. Hinckley
Congress
Hinckley
Youths Confess To Two Local Robberies
Two boys ages 16 and 14 confessed to two robberies after returning from Pittsburgh in a stolen car. They admitted entering the Colonial Theatre office last month to steal candy and taking a motor from Delphy's shop on East Franklin Street. They are to be arraigned in Juvenile Court today.
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Pittsburgh
Colonial’ Theatre Office
Delphy
East Franklin Street
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