Royal welcome for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in Washington
A crowded Washington greets King George VI and Queen Elizabeth as they begin a two day stay. President Roosevelt and officials lead a pomp filled reception with 6000 armed forces, parade tanks, air escorts, and a garden party at the British embassy.
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John Hightower
Washington
United States
Roosevelt
Garner
Canada
George
Queen Elizabeth
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Quick Malaria Relief
An old advertisement urges readers to treat malaria with Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. It notes tasteless quinidine and iron, claims rapid relief from chills and fever, and promotes the large size as better value available at all drugstores.
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Grove
U No We No Radio Ad Woodward County
Advertisement for Southern Radio Service at 42 West Jackson Street with contact phone 172 promoting radio sales and services.
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U-No
Southern Radio Service
Jackson St
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Cairo
Notice to Contractors Federal Aid Project 99 C2 Ext
Georgia State Highway Board invites sealed bids for 0.494 miles of Madison Street concrete paving in Thomasville Thomas County. Work includes clearing, excavation, piping, culverts, sidewalks and curb, with completion in 90 working days after contract. Plans available in Atlanta Fitzgerald and Thomas County offices. Bids due June 16 1939. Includes bonds licenses payrolls and prequalification.
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County OF
Cassidy Street
Fed
Thomas Son
State Highway Department
State Highway Board
Atlanta
Fitzgerald
Board of County Commissioners
Thomas County
Thomasville
United States
Lcensed
Georgia
Licensing Board For Contractors
State of Georgia
State Highway Board OF Georgia
W. L. Miller
J. L. Gillis
H. H. Watson
Conviction for 26-Year-Old Killing Upheld by Court
The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed the 26 year old homicide conviction of a Georgian. The ruling comes from Atlanta as of June.
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Atlanta
Georgia Court of Appeals
Italy aids Franco through submarine campaigns report
The article states Italian submarines sank numerous merchant ships, including some with British flags carrying supplies to republican Spain, while Italy reportedly moved 100000 men to Spain in four months. It notes Italy denied aiding Franco at the time. It also reports orders for thousands of Polish Jews to leave Germany within two to five weeks or be sent across the border, with Poland warning Germans of retaliation.
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Poland
Germany
British Japanese tensions deepen over Shanghai incident
Lieut. Col. C R Spear faces charges for seeking information on Japanese ops in a restricted area while Lieut. John Cooper searched May 28. The British consulate refused to surrender suspects in a Tientsin slaying as Shanghai tensions grow amid reports of another mill employee's mysterious death and an autopsy to probe poisoning. The admiralty calls the events unsettling and hopes Britain views the Shanghai affair calmly.
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C. R. Spear
John Cooper
Spear
Cooper
Tiem@sin
International
Peiping
Admiralty
Shanghai Mill
R. M. Tinkler
Navy
Shanghai
Tinkler
Moon Heights Measured Among 1 095 Peaks
Measurements show heights of 1 095 lunar mountains have been taken, while Everest is described as 1 740th of Earth's radius, linking Earth and Moon topography in a single comparison.
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Mt. Everest
Cuban authorities allow some St Louis refugees to land
As of February 97 German Jewish refugees aboard the French liner Franc land arrived with valid passports and Cuban guarantees. Officials in Washington and Havana discussed landing terms with Cuban representatives while nine others remained aboard seeking permission to land in Havana before continuing to Hamburg.
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Havana
Smith Washington
United Staty
St. Louis
Hamburg
Einstret
Secretarrucravi Treasury
Joaquin OcHotorens
Whiches Identifederico
Queen Mary Makes Public Appearance After Auto Accident
Queen Mary, slightly injured in a May 23 automobile crash, appeared in public again on June 8 with royal family members. The outing coincided with the pomp and splendor of the royal colors ceremony tied to King George VI’s official birthday while he is visiting the United States.
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London
Mary
George VI
United States
St Louis refugees prompt bond offer from Jewish agency
The government says it cannot discuss propositions regarding the St Louis refugees. The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee in New York cabled to the president offering to post a half million dollar bond to permit landing of the St Louis passengers.
Local residents travel and family births noted in society items
Mrs. Joe Beutell and party head to Camp Reese on St Simons with Misses Jean Beutell Jane Caldwell and Frances Titus. The Chastains welcome a baby girl named Thelma Camille. Bankers Ferguson and Gurley attend the Georgia Bankers Convention in Savannah.
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Joe Beutell
Jean Beutell
Jane Caldwell
Frances Titus
Reese
St. Simons
Barbara Holder
Clamile West
Messrs
L. D. Ferguson
Hugh Gurley
Savannah
Billie Chastain
Reid Street
Thelma Camille
Graduation brings Rowe family to town market visit
Mrs Rowe and her daughters Gene Glenn and Bonne of Bradenton attend the public school graduation of Anne Rowe and accompany her home. Mr Walter Perkins of the State Department of Agriculture marketing division visits the State Market and other marketing centers in the area.
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Walter Perkins
State Department of Agriculture
Royal Couple to Get Bat Limited View of N Y Fair
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II will visit New York for the World’s Fair and receive a restricted five hour stay. Police will deploy 13,000 officers with 8,000 on a special detail to guard them, limiting exposure to crowds and major sights. The royal appearance will be a brief five minute platform reception.
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N. Y. Fair
New York
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Keokuk
Chattanooga
Woonsocket
Peete
Snake Found On Broadway In New York City
Patrolman George Casey reported a six foot snake seen near Broadway and 78th street in Manhattan. The serpent was captured and taken to Central Park for safe handling. Some officers suspected a young boa constrictor but could not confirm species.
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Broadway
New York City
New York
George Casey
78Th Street
Casey
Gentral Park
Royal visit draws crowds for West Side Express route
At the Federal Building crowds gather along the West Side Express highway as the royal car travels about 100 blocks. War veterans in uniform will be admitted as an honor guard while ticketholders fill reserved viewing along the route. Tickets are free for seniors at city hall, with 60 000 available and 36 000 sought in one day. After tickets run out, women may obtain passes by marrying a policeman or firefighter.
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West Side
City Hall
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