World War II Shanghai Crisis Strands Americans Amid Bombardment
The article notes 2000 Americans remain exposed to warfare and cholera as Shanghai’s port closes to non warship traffic. A six ship cruiser rescue squadron is being prepared in the United States to evacuate those stranded. The Japanese embassy warns foreign ships of inspection and possible denial of ammunition cargoes under the blockade.
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Hongkow
China
Shanghai
United States
Four Chinese Planes Bomb Dollar Liner President Hoover
Aboard the Dollar Line flagship President Hoover bombs by four Chinese airplanes killed one and wounded eight as the ship neared Shanghai while carrying refugees. Admiral Yarnell then commanded American shipping to avoid hostile waters and prevent further incidents. China’s ambassador Wang issued a complete apology in Washington.
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Britain
China
President Hoover
Dollar Line
Hoover
Manila
Shanghai
Harry E. Yarnell
Japan
Woosung
Yangtze
Lincoln
Dollar
Washington
T. Wang
Lewis settles UAW rift and Ford drive in Milwaukee
Lewis acts to pacify a split within the United Auto Workers in Milwaukee during a chaotic convention. The compromise preserves some unity officers while Martin allies retain key posts. A Ford Motor Company organizing campaign is approved with a $1 per member tax expected to raise about $400,000.
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OHNL
Lewis
Magic Touch
United Automobile Workers of America
Milwaukee
Homer Martin
Martin
Ford Motor Company
Costly war prompts push for extra Britain defense funds
London financial circles show parliament will be asked to approve supplementary funds for Britain's armament program this year. Rising raw material costs push up metal and plate prices, with Steep plates rising from 46.75 to 57 per ton.
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London
Great Britain
Congress Appropriations Debate Cites $10 Billion Figure
The piece notes the 75th Congress session and a proposed appropriation for the current year. Representative John Taber of New York, as minority on the Appropriations Committee, discusses the figure and its interpretation, with print estimates around ten billion dollars.
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John Taber
N. Y
Puppet King for Ethiopia a New Italian Scheme
The article claims Mussolini may install Haile Selassie as a puppeted emperor in Ethiopia. It notes Britain and France discussions over the idea and Selassie’s stake in a French railroad holding. Ongoing tribal raids undermine Italian control and jeopardize any colonization plan.
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Ethiopia
Mussolini
Haile Selassie
Great Britain
Lion of Judah
Legs
Mationn Wo Etorian
Ations
I Duce
Jersey Kids Picket Mayor in City Playground Protest
Several hundred boys aged seven to thirteen staged a street protest in Jersey City, tying up traffic and chanting We want grounds to demand playground space. They denounced Mayor Frank Hague and U S Senator A Harry Moore, and after police dispersed them, the youths regrouped and were met with force to seize 15.
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Jersey
Jersey City
N. J
Ana
Frank Hague
United States
A. Harry Moore
Submarine Attack Sinks Russian Freighter Off Algiers
The Russian freighter Timiryazev was torpedoed off Algiers amid renewed Mediterranean naval tensions related to the Spanish Civil War. The vessel sank and the captain with 29 crew were rescued by a fishing boat and brought to Algiers. attackers could not be identified.
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Mediterranean
Timiryazev
Algiers
Brown Bomber Retains Championship in New York
The famed boxer from MMY fought hard in a tense bout in New York to defend his title. The challenger pressed the action, but the champion’s poise and power prevailed as the referee’s decision kept the crown in his hands.
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Louis
Wis
New York
Ike & Ger
General Fund Balance Low As August Ends In Lincoln
Lincoln reports the general fund balance at August 31 was 341000, well below last year and prior years. The city expects a year end shortfall unless receipts rise and court action on 1935 gasoline tax funds is resolved in favor of the state, with potential credits to the general fund if dealers fail to reclaim the money.
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Lincoln
Cattle Market Volume Seen Dropping in Nebraska
Lincoln economist A E Anderson the state federal agricultural statistician says Nebraska cattle marketing from now to December will be about 10 percent lower than 1936. He estimates total yearly marketing down 25 percent from 1936 in Nebraska and 2.8 percent in 17 western range states due to prior droughts and disease reducing cattle numbers.
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Lincoln
A. E. Anderson
Federal Agricultural Statistician
Nebraska
Anderson
Drouth Stricken Farmers Get Aid From Resettlement Agency
Nebraska regional director Drouth Ward told Rep. Karl Stefan that the Resettlement Administration offers full services to drought hit farmers. Ward said both regional and state offices monitor conditions and provide assistance within program limits. Officials have toured Nebraska counties to gather data while standard rehabilitation loans are available in many areas.
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Washington, D. C
Cal A. Ward
Nebraska
Resettlement Administration
Karl Stefan
Ward
PWA Grants Back Hastings Hospital Ward Plan
The board of control approved a 163 636 PWA loan toward a 363 636 ward at Ingelside Hastings hospital to relieve crowding. A 350 patient wing will join another 350 patient ward near completion funded by PWA and state money. The state covers 200 000 of each project with similar plans for Lincoln and Norfolk state hospitals.
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PWA
Lincoln
Board of Control
Ingelside Hospital
Hastings
C. W.eubanks
Center
Lincoln State Hospital
Norfolk State Hospital
Omaha State PWA approves 20 Nebraska projects
PWA director John Latenser Jr reports approval for 20 Nebraska communities. total construction costs amount to 1 249 682 dollars. Plans and specifications will be submitted for bids, with bidding possibly starting in about two weeks.
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Omaha
PWA
John Latenser, Jr
Nebraska
Mother's Loving Heart VHAT Memories Shared With Children
Fragments reflect a mother's loving memory and wish for each child to receive Madden care and comfort. The text evokes universal gratitude to mothers and their role in providing peace and rest.
How to Boil Ham and Evening Household Tips
Howeho Questions For Boiled Ham explains adding a teacupful of vinegar and cloves to the water to improve flavor, and hints that cooling in the cooking water keeps ham moist. Dressmaking suggests eucalyptus oil to remove grease from fabric. Tea stains on china respond to damp salt, rhubarb charlotte folds rhubarb with sponge cake and lemon jelly, and a discarded shaving brush can serve as a black lead brush.
Quintilian Quotation on Fortune and Fear
A brief reflection posits that fear of the future outstrips current fortune, suggesting anxiety about what lies ahead eclipses present circumstances. The adage underscores psychological impact over material status.
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