Body of missing baby found in OylO Creek
The body of 10 week old Taldon Fink was found in Green Creek on the George Thompson farm seven miles west of Clyde Ohio. Sheriff L Myers said the disappearance appeared like kidnapping and called in the FBI.
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Clyde, O
L. Myers
Taldon Fink
Clyde
Green Creek
George Thomson
Keriff Myers
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Ted Paul
L. D. Krugh
Paul
D. W. Philo
Oran Baker
Irvin Fink
Fremont All Moiming
Revit Myers
Weather Forecast For Georgia South Carolina And Nearby Regions
Georgia and South Carolina expect cloudy skies with occasional rain tonight and Thursday. Florida and Alabama see clouds with possible showers, while the coast will face fresh to strong easterly winds. Northwest Florida anticipates rain tonight and Thursday with strong祇 coastal winds reaching gale force later today.
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Georgia
South Carolina
Florida
Alabama
Georgia Day at the New York World's Fair
At the World’s Fair in New York Georgia celebrated Georgia Day with Governor Rivers leading about 450 Georgians. A 125 girl band aided the dedication of Georgia’s exhibit building as U S Senator Walter F George and Rep Eugénie Cox joined the visiting party.
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Georgia Day
New York
State of
Georgia
E. D. Rivers
Bulding
Pennsylvania
Washington
U. S
Walter F. George
Eugénie Cox
L. W
Chip) Robert
Atlanta
National Democratic Committee
Lincoln Hotel
Fair Grounds
Court of Peace
EB. D. Rivers
Georgia Party
Perylon Hall
England
Federal Building
Wage Hour Rate Postponement Discussed by Andrews
Washington June 14 Elmer Andrews wage hour administrator considered a southern hosiery industry suggestion to postpone minimum wage increases from this summer to October 24. The textile committee backed 32 1/4 cents hourly for textile workers and hosiery workers, with full-fashioned hosiery set at 40 cents, while the Southern proposal aims to delay any change in wage scales.
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Washington
Elmer Andrews
Andrews
Taylor R. Durham
Charlotte
N.C
John Berry
Rome
Textile
Tobacco Growers Fire Up Barrs for 1939 Auction Season
Brightleaf tobacco growers in South Georgia and North Florida begin firing curing barns as the 1939 auction season nears. Auctions last year paid growers over 20 million dollars, with grading trials by federal inspectors in Adel Nashville and Douglas. Domestic buyers seek higher grades while export markets loom uncertain. First auctions usually occur late July or early August, lasting four to six weeks.
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Brightleaf
South
Georgia
Florida
Adel
Nashville
Douglas
Rough Stuff Seattle Man Sues Over Thumb Sprain
Danielson filed a one dollar damage suit against Bardahl for a hand shake that was reckless and careless causing a sprained thumb.
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Seattle
Torvald Danielson
O. Baardahl
Bardahl
Anglo Japanese Dispute Sends Tientsin Into Crisis
Tensions rose in the Far East as Japan blockaded the British and French concessions at Tientsin cutting off supplies to 120000 residents. Britain protested and considered releasing four alleged Chinese terrorists amid shifting positions.
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Associated Press
Far East
Tientsin
United States
Britain
Tokyo
London
Japan
Shanghai
Bankhead and Minton Contend for 1940 Democratic Ticket
Washington reports buzz over possible 1940 Democratic nominees with Speaker William Bankhead and Senator Hiram Bankhead eyed as Roosevelt running mate options if he seeks a third term. Paul V. McNutt also discussed as a potential candidate. Senator Minton notes McNutt campaign hinges on Roosevelt not seeking reelection. Roosevelt decision due June 23.
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Senate
House
Friends
William B. Bankhead
Alabama
Roosevelt
Bankhead
John N. Garner
Garner
Lister Hill
Mill
Paul V. McNutt
Philippines
Indiana
Minton
D-Ind
McNutt
San Francisco
Philippine
Frank McHale
McHale
Indiaapolis
West Coast
Congress
County farm agents meet in Macon for AAA program talks
More than 800 county agricultural agents assistants and committee men gathered in Macon Georgia to discuss a proposed agricultural conservation program for 1940. They will prepare recommendations for next year’s farm program to be sent to the national AAA conference opening July 10 in Washington. Speakers included Walter S Brown Homer Durden and Frank Ward of Athens. Washington officials Grover C Hill George L Prichard L L Renoldson and J Banks Young attended. The session was led by S E Stratham Sumter county farmer and AAA chair and J A Johnson Athens extension district agent. The meeting continues through tomorrow afternoon.
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Washington, D. C
Walter
Brown
Homer
Durden
Frank Ward
Athens
Georgia Extension Service
Ward
Georgia
Washington
Grover C. Hill
George L. Prichard
L. L. Renoldson
J. Banks Young
S. E. Stratham
Americus
Sumter County
J. A. Johnson
Extension Service
Cotton crop makes favorable strides in the Southeast
New Orleans reports the weekly summary showing favorable progress in western and eastern growing areas. Excessive rains hindered cultivation in the central belt and slowed chopping and other field activities. Texas and Oklahoma saw good to excellent progress while Atlantic states were generally favorable except for local rain delays.
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New Orleans
Texas
Oklahoma
Atlantic States
Local Board Hears Tax Protest Over Radio Valuation
In Casper Wyoming the board of equalization heard residents protest tax values. Laurel Wirth argued a radio was worth no more than $10, and County Commissioner William McIntyre offered to buy it for $10 if sold. Wirth claimed the radio was a 1931 model.
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Casper
Wyo
Board of Equalization
Laurel Wirth
William McIntyre
Worth
House Approves 1940 Relief Bill With Full Roosevelt Request
Washington June 4 The House Appropriations Committee sent to the House a 1940 relief bill carrying the full 1 477 000 000 requested for the WPA while cutting the NYA to 81 000 000 and keeping other major allocations. The measure totals 1 716 000 000 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1940, and proposes a three member WPA board replacing the old administrator.
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HOUSE
Fdr
WPA
Washington
Roosevelt
Appropriations Committee
Hnes
Farm Security Administration
Pwaa
Cole I. C. Harrington
Tropical Storm Near Gulf Coast Triggers Coastal Warnings
Coast Guard reports falling barometer to 29.83 inches as a tropical storm nears the Gulf coast. East northeast wind 10 to 20 mph. Rain heavy throughout the day. Boatmen move small craft to sheltered bays. no broad evacuations. Florida and Alabama warnings issued for gale winds up to 50 mph as center may reach coast between Apalachicola and Mobile tonight.
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Panama City
Ala
Coast Guard
Gulf of Mexico
Bayfront
Gulf
New Orleans
Florida
United States Weather Bureau
Appalachicola
Fla
Mobile
Apalachicola Watches Gulf Storm Puts Bridge At Risk
In Apalachicola Florida June 14 a tropical storm churned the Gulf of Mexico producing unusual tides that threatened the Gorrie bridge causeway with possible closure. Chief Engineer J H Dowling said the surface sits only a few feet above high water and watchers were placed along the Gulf coast highway west to report threats to safe travel. Boats were moved to protected waters as winds eased and northeast storm flags flew.
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Fla
Gorrie Bridge
State Road Department
J. H. Dowling
Gulf of Mexico
Florida
Tallahassee
Dowling
Gulf Coastal Highway
Weather Bureau
Mobile
Ala
Jewish Boy Branded After Midnight Strike Incident
A Jewish boy branded during a midnight altercation on a strike route between Mobile and Apalachicola, reported from Jacksonville. The item notes continued coverage on page four of the paper.
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France
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Tinkham
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Pensacola
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