Joe Louis Knocks Braddock Out for World Title
Joe Louis knocked out Jim Braddock in the eighth round to win the heavyweight title in Chicago before about 65 000 fans. Braddock, battered and cut, was counted out after a minute ten seconds of the round as Louis seized the crown becoming the second Black champion in heavyweight history. Gate receipts estimated at $650,000.
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Joe Louis
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Bradcock
Death of Jean Harlow linked to sunburn theory
The Associated Press reports experts speculated sunburn may have impaired Jean Harlow's pores and stressed organs, potentially contributing to her death. Dr Henry R Busch spoke at USC noting he spoke with close friends of the Hollywood star, though he did not name her directly.
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Tors
Henry R. Busch
University of Southern California
Busch
Miss Harlow
Rumor Roosevelts Son Won't Get Navy Ensign Commission
The Daily Herald reports Franklin D Roosevelt Jr will not receive an Ensign commission in the Navy Reserve after graduation. Harvard unit members proposed withholding due to failing the physical after winter illness that confined him to hospital for several weeks. University authorities declined comment.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
U. S. Navy Reserve
Harvard
Discovery Of Electricity Reforms Aviation Signals
Denver June 22 The American Association for the Advancement of Science announced the discovery of invisible electricity streaming from airliners causing static that disrupted radio signals and contributed to fatal crashes last winter A solution involves hanging a wire behind the plane to suppress static by draining electrical discharge from charged clouds in bad weather
Back To Work Orders Pressured Steel Strike Areas
In Cleveland on June 22, "Little Steel" issued back to work orders with a 7 a.m. start for about 24 000 workers in the Youngstown area. Federal mediators raced to broker a settlement as Frank Purnell and John Mayor clashed over contracts with the CIO and Republic Steel amid ongoing mediation.
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Little Steel
Youngstown
Frank Purnell
Youngstown Sheet Tube
Republic Steel
John Mayor
Steel Organizing Committee
Girdler
Republic Steel Corporation
Federal Steel Mediation Board
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Federal Steel Mediation Board Seeks Peaceful Settlement
In Cleveland June 21 the Federal Steel Mediation Board aims to end the seven state steel strike. About 2500 drivers would shift from picket lines to a conference table as leaders meet with union executives to pursue a peaceful settlement amid recent rioting and clashes involving police, guards, and striking workers at Youngstown and Canton areas.
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Youngstown
Federal Steel Mediation Board
Mary Heaton Ment
Union Chieftain
Com Yorse
Paty
Youngsly
Town
Fence
Republics Mills
Bethlehems
Cambria
Johnstown
Canton
Mining District Talk At Goodnews Bay Alaska
Prospectors and miners in Goodnews Bay consider forming a local mining district with a recorder's office to avoid Bethel Recording District delays. An estimated three to six hundred people are expected by midsummer as drilling mining and staking continue.
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Associated Press
Goodnews Bay
Alaska
Recorder’s
Bethel
Thousands of Spanish Civil War Prisoners Reported Killed
Fugitives arriving at Gibraltar allege that over 3,000 prisoners working on fortifications near Gibraltar have been executed by Nationalist firing squads since the war began. They claim executions occurred in batches as sections of the work finished and that authorities feared disclosures about the fortifications.
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Spain
Associated Press
Gibraltar
Disputed Steel Images Focus of Senate Inquiry
The Senate Post Office Committee reviews proposals for new imagery and evidence in a broad inquiry into steel industry disputes. The discussion contrasts new visuals with existing strains in the sector, noting upcoming exhibits and committee plans.
Independent Chicane area firm rejects CIO offer
The major local independent in the Chicane area refused to join the CIO offer to back a tech collective bargaining contest. Company officials were seen leaving the meeting where the decision was made.
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OS Steel
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