Labor unrest halts steel work as talks begin
About 75 000 to 80 000 steel workers idle over a holiday weekend, the largest stoppage in years, while Governor Davey calls conferences between Republic Steel, Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co, and labor leaders to seek an early settlement. Gladsden Alabama plant reps say the mood of industries is dampened by labor unrest, delaying progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Davey
Ohio
Republic Steel
Youngstown Sheet Tube Company
Gladsden
Ala
Remblic Steel
Menigerican Iron and Steel Institute
G. Grace
Trans Atlantic Airport Rush Near Botwood Newfoundland
A fragment notes Botwood in Newfoundland as a near spot where in 1919 Alcock and Brown began their historic trans Atlantic flight. The text links the airport rush to wartime safety and potential use as a cash bay amid global conflict.
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Botwood
Newfoundland
Alcock
Socialist Leader Visits Valencia Front During Civil War
Socialist leader accompanied by supporters visited the Valencia front in Spain Norman’s area, addressing Spanish Loyalists about unity against racism. He framed the struggle as applicable to the United States and the wider world, noting only a single shot was fired during his visit with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valencia
Spain
Norman
The
United States
Front
New Envoy Deplores Insults in Public Speech
In his first U.S. address, Dr Hans f newly appointed German envoy at Washington appeals for friendly trade relations between the United States and the Reich. He says insults against another country’s head of state must be avoided to achieve cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Hans F
Germany
Washington
Reich
Tax Evasion Probe and Astor Tax Suit Dominate DC Events
Congress directs inquiry into widespread tax evasion by wealthy Americans who route income via offshore firms in Britain Ireland Canada and Central countries to dodge U S levies A New York federal jury sides with the government in a 20 million dollar suit over unpaid 1922 taxes paid under protest against the late Viscount William Waldorf Astor's estate transfer to his sons prior to death confirming the government claim of transfer of a 146 million estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Brittan Islands
Canada
New York
William Waldorf Astor
Industry growth seen despite unrest as GM opens plant
Dr Neil Dar of Lehigh University calls the current uptrend in industry irresistible and able to weather labor unrest. General Motors opens a 125000 car annual capacity plant in Lin NJ. Weekly figures show bank reserves rose to 940 million and Class I railroads posted a positive first quarter income. Exports of American whiskey jumped to 7903 gallons in Q1, far surpassing 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Purchasing Agents
Neil Dar
College of Administration
Lehigh University
General Motors
Lin- N. J
Federat Rve
New Cabinet Formed as Camberlain Leads Britain
Neville Camberlain forms the new Cabinet after replacing Stanley Baldwin as Prime Minister. Baldwin becomes an earl and joins the House of Lords. Ramsey MacDonald declines an earldom and retires from active politics.
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London
England
Britain
Neville Camberlain
Stanley Baldwin
Baldwin
House of Lords
Ramsey MacDonald
Thatll Drive Him Away Double Holiday Spark
A party traveling via Ellensburg and Sunnyside saw an Erickson car catch fire but the blaze was quickly extinguished with minimal damage.
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Ellensburg
Sunnyside
Erickson
Mercy Senior Celebrates Yakima Silver Jubilee In Theatre Circuit
The Mercy family marks twenty five years in Yakima cinema with the Kennewick Liberty joining the jubilee. Frederick Mercy Jr along with sons oversees bookings while Kennewick hosts a commemorative dinner and the circuit plans special decorations and programs.
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Mercy
Sarah Bernhardt
Kennewick Liberty
Yakima
Kennewick Chamber of Commerce
Mercy, Jr
Don Visger
Kennewick
Mercy Chain
Visger
Liberty Chain
Air Show Planned for Kennewick Fourth Celebration
The Amusement Association and Pilot Ed Crooks plan an air show as part of Kennewick's Fourth of July events. They aim to attract out-of-town stunt fliers, include a daily parachute jump, and base operations for passenger carrying. A park program on the Fourth, a street parade on the Fifth, and three rodeo days are set, with the Pioneer club holding a reunion in the park and inviting former residents to bring old pictures for display and later return.
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Kennewick
Mr. Crooks
Pioneer Club
This Is the Year of the Big Snakes
Local observer Frank Bens of Hover notes more and bigger snakes this year with rattlers outnumbering others. A big snake near the Pasco airport grounded Pilot Ed Crooks’s sky ride for Mayor Behrman. Hikers are warned to watch for snakes more than in prior years.
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Frank Bens
Hover
Ed Crooks
Pasco
E. H. Behrman
C of C Seeks NRS Office Here for Re employment Aid
The Chamber of Commerce heard a plan to open a National Re employment Service office locally with Mr Justice stationed at Prosser. If approved the place would start July first and connect laborers with employers with no charges or wage controls. County Agent W W Skuse led the discussion as the group aims to provide broad help through state and federal programs.
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Justice
Prosser
Chamber of Commerce
W. W. Skuse
Northwest
Three Wives Sue for Divorce in Benton County
Idabelle Hess Lee of Richland seeks divorce from Mose Lee whom she married November 12, 1936 and requests her maiden name restored. Lois Wields of Prosser files for divorce from Ralph B. Fields married April 12, 1929 seeking custody of two children. Blanche Thrasher of Kennewick sues B F Thrasher for custody of a child and $50 monthly support. they wed May 17, 1926.
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Benton County
Idabelle Hess Lee
Richland
Mose Lee
Idabelle Hess
Lois Wields
Prosser
Ralph B. Fields
Blanche Thrasher
Kennewick
B. F. Thrasher
Firemen to Attend State Convention in Everett
Three members of Kennewick's reorganized fire department will attend the four day firemen's school on the coast in Everett this month. Chief Pratt and assistants Safford and Oldrich will represent the city to learn the latest fire control methods.
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Kennewick
Everett
Pratt
Safford
Oldrich
County Schools Seek Higher Budget for 1937 1938
County review board reports a 1937 38 school term budget of 301459.07 dollars, up 12769.24 from 1936 37. Kennewick’s budget is lower than last year. Board members include Mrs Ethel Van Syckle Gilhuly G C Kennewick and Olaf Strandwold.
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County Review Board
Kennewick
City
Richland
Plymouth
Vernita
Kenneeth
Seimit
Finley-Hover
Horse Heaven
Webber
Ethel van Syckle
Gilhuly
White Bluffs
G. C
Olaf Strandwold
Prosser
Seniors Juniors Tie on Honor Roll
A brief note reports seniors and juniors both earning honor roll status in a near equal tie. Details are sparse but indicate strong academic performance across grades.
Windy picnic tale stirs Kennewick pride
Glenn Felton and family picnicked at Sacajawea park when a strong gust allegedly blew a thick steak away. The yarn frames a local wind rivalry, arguing the other riverbank now deserves the bragging rights for winds.
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Kennewick
Glenn Felton
Sacajena Park
Glen
New Traffic Ordinance Scheduled in Kennewick
Kennewick introduces a new traffic law effective next week with a full time day policeman to enforce it. The ordinance limits parking to two hours on the main three blocks and bans bikes, roller skates, and curbside extensions within the 14 foot line on Main Street. M. H. Kershaw named police chief by Mayor Behrman will start duties as county work pressures continue.
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Kennewick
M_ H. Kershaw
E. H. Behrman
Churches Unite for Evening Services
Churches join together for evening services at the Baptist church at seven p m Sunday. Young people from the churches also unite for the evening worship observing a community spiritual gathering.
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Baptist Church
Mrs. Ed Crooks to Receive Award
The mayor and chamber of commerce will honor Mrs. Ed Crooks with an award recognizing her community service and long standing contributions to local projects. The ceremony details were not specified in the fragment.
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Ed Crooks
Farm and Home Makers Plan to Visit State College
Farm and Home Week at the State College runs June 15 to 29, aligning with the 4-H Club Camp. A large Walla Walla delegation will begin events at 1 30 p m June 15 in Wilson Hall and Bryan Hall. Demonstrations include meat cutting, floriculture, potting house plants, ice cream making, and clean milk production with talks by Dr Carl C Taylor of the Bureau of Agricultural Economics.
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State College
The
Walla Walla
Wilson Hall
Bryan Hall
Carl C. Taylor
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Washington, D.C
Bandry Department
Agricultural Engineering Department
Animal Husbandry Division
Helen Steiner
Kennewick
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