Rebels advance in drive on Bilbao amid siege and hunger
Reported June 17 from Hendaye says insurgents push to encircle Bilbao with plans to move west toward Santander while civilians face mass starvation as food distribution collapses in the beleaguered city. Insurgent troops mass for a quick street fight and aim to avoid destroying the capital unless dynamiters rise.
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Hendaye
Bilbao
Edward J. Neil
Santander
Francisco Franco
Dos Caminos
Bay of Biscay
Rebels seize three shiploads of refugees near Bilbao
Insurgents report blocking the Nervion River have captured three government ships carrying about 3,000 refugees fleeing the besieged Basque capital. The vessels, mainly women and children, were taken as they tried to slip into the Bay of Biscay. Some refugees were described as gaunt and ill.
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Hendaye
Bilbao
Nervion
Bilban
Bay of Biscay
Francisco Franco
Santander
Pasajes
Weather Forecast for Southeast States
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday across South Carolina Georgia and Florida. Scattered thundershowers are expected Friday in northwest South Carolina and the north portion of Georgia. Florida shows partly cloudy conditions with scattered thunderstorms Friday afternoon and possible near the extreme south coast tonight. Alabama and extreme northwest Florida remain partly cloudy with local thunder showers.
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South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Severe hail and rain strike Mitchell County near Pelham
In Pelham Georgia on June 16 a severe hail and wind storm damaged crops in the farming section west of town. Farmers report at least a 50 percent loss with tobacco and tomatoes hit hardest. This marks the third hail event of the season, causing significant tomato shortfalls for the Pelham market.
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Pelham
U S Seeks 14 Inch Gun Limit Among Naval Powers
Washington officials say the United States has asked leading naval powers to limit battleship guns to 14 inches. The move aims to press Japan to join an international agreement, which Japan had previously refused.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Japan
Georgia Labor Group Condemns Bibb County Vagrants Policy
The Georgia Federation of Labor faction led by A. Steve Nance denounces Bibb County Sheriff James R. Hicks Jr. for threatening to prosecute relief workers who refuse private employment. The resolution supports relief workers refusing low wage offers and calls on the Macon Federation of Trades to oppose the policy, sending copies to Congress, President Roosevelt, and WPA officials.
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Atlanta
A. Steve Nance
Georgia Federation of Labor
Bibb County
Nance
Macon Federation of Trades
WPA
James R. Hicks, Jr
Butler
Georgia
Conghess
President. Roosevelt
Differences Seen in Opinions on Parsons Case
Daily reports show growing rift between federal investigators and Suffolk authorities over the disappearance of Mrs. Alice McDowell Parsons. Some insist on a kidnapping theory while county officials push a murder theory and potential grand jury action.
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Stony
Brook,n
Suffolk County
Alice McDowell Parsons
Long Island Society
Federal Bureau of Investigation
White Farm House
Irene Wright Tift, Prominent Albanian, Dies at 88
Mrs Irene Wight Tift died at her Albany home after a long illness aged 88. Survived by sisters A P Coles and W S Wilson of Albany and many nephews and nieces. Funeral at 5 p.m. at home conducted by Rev Leroy Henderson with Rev H S Cobey assisting. Burial at Oakland Cemetery beside husband C W Tift after a service in Atlanta.
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WRS
Irene Wright Tift
Albany
Irene Wight Tift
Tift
A. P. Coles
W. S. Wilson
Leroy G. Henderson
First Presbyterian Church
Dr. Henderson
H. 8. Cobey
St. Paul’s Episcopal' Church
Atlanta
Oakland Cemetery
C. W. Tift
De Facto Labor Protections Urged for Georgia Citizens
Fragmentary note argues to shield Georgia residents from compelled labor that would threaten health and life, urging protective action and policy safeguards amid expanding enforcement pressures.
Morgenthau Witnesses Tax Probe Seeks Publicity Solutions
Secretary Morgenthau testified at a joint Senate House inquiry that publicity from hearings may deter tax dodging by exposing evasion methods. He noted methods like multiple personalities altering income and family or personal holding company schemes and warned against the attitude that tax avoidance is legitimate.
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Washington
Morgenthau
Congressional Inquiry
Senate-House
Treasury
Court Bill Top Topic at Roosevelt Democratic Confab
Washington notes say the court reorganization bill will dominate discussions at a three day gathering of 400 Democrats with President Roosevelt at a white colonial clubhouse on an Annapolis island. Labor wage details, government reorganization, relief provisions, farm aid loans, and the Norris seven TVA proposals are among issues likely raised.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Annapolis
Senate
House
TVA
Augusta ministers launch petition drive against dry law violations
The Augusta Ministerial Association proposes to collect 5000 signatures in Augusta to pressure city officials for stricter enforcement of prohibition laws. Rev. J W Veatch said the effort aims to unite citizens in respect for the law and a representative will seek council action after signatures are gathered by Sunday. Rev. W H Boring of Atlanta will speak at a law enforcement mass meeting at Curtis Baptist Church next Thursday night.
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Augusta
Augusta Ministerial Association
Veatch
W. H. Boring
Wesley Memorial Church
Atlanta
Curtis Baptist Church
J L. Snead
Asbury Methodist Church
St Marks Tide Tables Published for June
Predicted tides listed for St Marks lighthouse including high and low times. Entries show 11:51 p.m., 3:17 a.m., 10:16 a.m., and 5:21 p.m. with no accompanying dates or events.
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St. Marks
Federal Board Named for Mediation in Steel Strike
Secretary Perkins names a three man federal mediation board to resolve the steel dispute with John L. Lewis C I O and four independent firms. Board to conduct hearings in Cleveland and act as voluntary arbitrator if requested.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Mahoning Valley
Ohio
Frances Perkins
Federal Board
White House
John L. Lewis
Roosevelt
Martin L. Davey
Daniel J. Shields
Johnstown
John Owens
Washington
Perkins
Charles P. Taft
Lloyd K. Garrison
Edward F. McGrady
Federal Steel Mediation Board
Miss Perkins
McGrady
Europe
United States
Taft
Garrison
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Cambria
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Secretary of Treasury
Joint Committee
Charles Her
Charles Herty
Paul W. Chapman
University of Georgia
ST. Marks Tides
Columbus
Charles 3. Cook
Cambria Works
Bethlehem Steel
Daniel Shields
New York
Philip Murray
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Secretary of Labor
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Chicago
Chieftain Lewis
Chicago Stadium
Mich
Daniel A. Knaggs
Republic Steel Corp
Indianapolis
American Legion
Harry W. Colmery
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