Second Ransom Bill Passed in Spokane Fourth French Cabinet Crisis
Rioting breaks out as France enters a second day without a government. Francois Pietri, former Navy minister, emerges as the president's fifth premiership choice to form a cabinet. the Pierre Flandin cabinet failed to win a confidence vote after fights over dictatorial powers amid currency issues.
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Paris
France
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le Petit Journal
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Pierre Flandin
14 Point Program For Skeleton NRA Is Nearly Ready
The administration seeks congressional approval for a nine and a half month skeleton NRA plan. The 14 point must list includes social security omnibus banking utilities holding company Wagner labor disputes Guffey coal TVA extension Bankhead cotton control act revival of federal alcohol control and other continuing measures.
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Washington
NRA
Congress
Utilities Holding Company
Wagner
Guffey
TVA
Bankhead
Federal Alcohol Control Administration
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Wage and hour fair trade concerns listed
A brief item notes concerns about compliance with wage, hour, and fair trade requirements among items on the list. It highlights potential issues and ongoing review by officials to ensure proper standards are met.
Warning of Martial Law If Unrest Continues In Roosevelt Era
High congressional leaders quote President Roosevelt warning martial law would be indispensable unless Wagner disputes and Guffey Snyder coal stabilization bills passed. They note the measures are top union priorities and expect Congress to stretch into August or September. Also found a key ring with keys. owner can identify and pay for this ad.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
White House Weighs New High Taxes on Inheritance Gifts
Reports from Washington say the White House may be considering new high taxes on inheritance and gifts to fund social aims of the NRA. Legislators note the plan is in a nebulous stage and not yet a defined New Deal proposal.
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NRA
Congression
Picket Lines Form as Timber Workers Meet in Seattle
Picket lines paralyzed the lumber industry as delegates from the timber workers union held their second session to perfect plans for the month old strike. No one could predict when the strike would end.
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Timber Workers Union
Laval Aims to Form New French Cabinet
Pierre Laval, veteran foreign minister and tireless advocate of French security, agreed to attempt to form a cabinet to succeed the Bouisson government in Paris on June 6. The move signals another bid to stabilize postwar governance amid ongoing political maneuvering.
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Associated Press
Paris
Pierre Laval
Bouisson
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A notice offers home delivery of the Daily Nugget for two dollars per month. Subscribers can save by choosing carrier service for regular daily copies.
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Daily Nugget
Second ransom bill found in Spokane post office
Spokane post office received a twenty dollar ransom bill tied to the George Weyerhauser kidnapping case. Federal officials declined comment as investigators pursue the money order sender and look for the kidnap gang lair near Issaquah. George Weyerhaeuser appeared in public for the first time since his release, escorted by agents.
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Tacoma
George Weyerhaens
Spokane
Washington
Seattle
George Weyerhaeuser
Department of Justice
Issaquah
Rose Festival Opens in Portland with Rose Show
Portland launches its three day Rose Festival with flags, bunting and millions of roses. Irene Heyberg named queen as crowds gather to greet the big rose show commencing tonight.
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Portland
Associated Press
Irene Heyberg
Internal Battle For Control Hits Sailors Union
SAN FRANCISCO June 6 A months long tanker strike unsettled unions with the Pacific fleet as internal leadership battles hinder efforts to settle disputes with employers and restore unity among sailors.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Sailor’s Union of the Pacific
Ten Companies Sue Over Airmail Contract Cancellations
Ten firms sue the federal government in Washington seeking 10.314 million dollars in damages after Postmaster General Farley cancelled their airmail contracts as fraudulent. The suits claim the contracts would have produced the stated sum had they run to completion and note the cancellations preceded the Army’s temporary mail service shift.
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United States Court
US Army
Cuban Millionaire and Servants Kidnapped Near Havana
A Cuban millionaire and his three servants were kidnapped by eight mango-peddling abductors as he was driven to his country home. The 78 year old former senator and newspaper publisher Antonio San Miguel and his bodyguard, chauffeur, and valet were seized. their son and daughter witnessed the event.
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Associated Press
Havana
Antonio San Miguel
Modesto Ingleses
Constantion Prieto
Simon Artina
Hostag
Former Governor Lowden Selected as Main Speaker for Rally
Former governor Frank Lowden was chosen as principal speaker at a nine state midwestern rally ahead of the Republican convention in Springfield Illinois. The announcement came after Hoover visited Lowden at his estate and the two discussed the constitution.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Frank Lowden
Hoover
Din
Springfield
Illinois
Lowden
Herbert Hoover
Alaska Governor Troy Sees Aviation Support From Departments
Governor John W. Troy of Alaska reports early plans by the Post Office War and Navy Departments to develop aviation in Alaska. He notes department officials are well informed about Alaska and supportive of establishing airports air bases and beacons. He mentions cabinet chiefs and the President showing interest as he plans to sail Saturday for Juneau.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Post Office, War and Navy Departments
John W. Troy
Alaska
Washington
San Diego
Juneau
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