Garner backs repeal of eighteenth amendment for presidential nomination
John N. Garner, Speaker of the House and Texas Democrat, urges repeal of the eighteenth amendment in a statement to reporters. He notes he opposed the amendment historically and signals willingness to be a candidate, with California and Texas delegations pledged to vote for his nomination in Chicago.
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Washington
John N. Garner
House
California
Texas
Chicago
Garner
Congress
United States
Sheppard
Gar
Merchants urged to boost advertising and prudent pay
New York June 21 P A O Connell head of the National Retail Dry Goods Association told convention delegates that more advertising and careful paying would improve merchandising conditions. He projected a temporary price stabilizing point as merchants cannot sell below production cost, creating a breathing space that will revive buyer confidence and spur a purchase rush.
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New York
P. A. O’connell
National Retail Dry Goods Association
E. T. Slattery Company
Boston
Judge Little declines appoint to Court of Appeals
Valdosta Georgia June 21 Former Judge Albert J Little will not accept the appointment to the Court of Appeals to fill the unexpired Bloodworth term Governor Russell had offered him after consideration he prefers to continue his Valdosta law practice and manage delayed docketed cases. The decision leaves a unsettled political outlook as to future governor appointments.
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Valdosta
Albert J. Little
Court of Appeals
Russell
Judge Bloodworth
Little
Bloodworth
Atlanta
Richard B. Russell, Jr
O. H. B. Bloodworth
Business
Procedure to end two thirds rule at Chicago convention
The rules committee could propose a new set of convention rules allowing a presidential candidate with a majority or plurality of delegate votes to be the party standard bearer. If adopted at opening, before any rule is set, a simple majority would suffice to change procedures. no two thirds needed.
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Chicago
Hibben Retires as Princeton President
Princeton New Jersey June 21 John Grier Hibben today retired as president of Princeton University the head of the institution for the past twenty years
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Hibben
Princeton
N. J
John Grier Hibben
Princeton University
US Faces Debt Cut Hint Amid Disarmament Talks
Reports from Lausanne and Geneva say the United States floated debt cancellation if Europe reduces armaments. Officials deny any commitment. Ambassador Gibson met with Ramsay MacDonald and Herriot while Davis stressed no financial agreement. Negotiations at Geneva continue with Washington silent on progress.
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Lausanne
Switzerland
Hugh S. Gibson
Geneva
Ramsay MacDonald
Sir John Simon
Norman H. Davis
United States
Europe
Gibson
Herriot
America
Hugh Gibson
Premier Herriot
France
M. Herriot
Great Britain
Gibson-Herriot
Washington
State Department
Stimson
White House
Gas Leak Fells 85 Near New York City
A tank car leak of chlorine gas blown by a northerly wind over Mount Vernon and New York City felled 85 workers and residents. Nine hospitalized with lung exposure. investigators probe the leak at the Washine National Sands siding as gas drifts over factories and homes.
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Mount Vernon
N. Y
New York City
Mount Vernon Hospital
National Sands, Inc
Cermak warns of possible Chicago crisis after August
Mayor Anton Cermak told the House banking committee that without federal relief Chicago may face unknown outcomes after August 1. He supported a Somndao Warner relief amendment to allow municipal loans as officials and Illinois delegation backed him. Representative Britton warned of possible federal troop deployment if relief is not provided within six months.
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Wieshsieton
Anton Cermark
House Banking Committee
Chicago
Germark
Somcondo Warner
Lewis
Britton
Borah Sets Hoover Stand Deep in G O P Worries
Washington June 21 Senator Borah attacked the prohibition plank in the Republican platform calling for repeal and declaring he would not back Hoover on that plank. He warned the entire platform was inadequate and said he would campaign for lawmakers rather than the presidential ticket. James R. Garfield disagreed, saying Borah misinterpreted the plank and noting a possible 20th amendment could replace the 18th.
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Washington
Borah
Hoover
Senate
Arelay
Campaig
Ciry
Congress
White House
James R.garfield
Cleveland
White Paper From Southern Pine Could Boost U S Paper Supply
Savannah Georgia June 21 A discovery by the Georgia Experimental Paper Mill shows white paper can be made from southern pine longleaf loblolly slash and young trees without significant resin issues. Exhibits prepared for the Georgia Forestry Association in Rome summarize bleached and unbleached sulfite processes and note virgin stands like Virginia and old field pines remain to be tested.
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Savannah
Ieads
Georgia Experimental Paper Mill
Georgia Forestry Association
Rome
Charles H. Herty
New York
American Chemical Society
Herty
Merty
Virginia
Georgia
Georgia Department of Forestry and Geological Development
United States
Senate Near Vote on Bond Part of Major Relief Bill
Washington June 21 The Senate quickens action on the 2 000 000 000 relief bill as leaders push to clear the bond issue from the measure in time for a Saturday adjournment. The La Follette amendment to raise the public works bond faced expected defeat amid a heated fight over eliminating all bond provisions. The chamber also rejected 52 to 19 an amendment by Senator Hay to permit reconstruction loans for oil pipeline construction.
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Washington
Senate
Hay
Ariz
Fatty Arbuckle Marries Addie Oakley Dukes McPhail
Fatty Arbuckle and Addie Oakley Dukes McPhail wed at 2:30 AM in Erie. Justice Walter Edward Goodwin officiated at the ceremony conducted for the former film star and his bride addressed as Mrs. Dukes McPhail.
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Erie
Roscoe Conklin
Fatty” Arbuckle
Addie Oakley Dukes
McPhail
Walter Hdward Goodwin
Welseyville
Rejuvenating eggs denied at Chicago convention
Washington reports a Chicago hotel sought entry for 20 dozen penguin eggs claimed to contain rejuvenating content for the Democratic National Convention. Commissioner Floon Eble denied the request citing special exigencies and ordered forfeiture, noting wild bird eggs are not admissible except for scientific collections.
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Washington
Chicago
AL Eble
Raskob Takes Up Fight For Alfred E Smith
Chicago June 21 anti Roosevelt forces move to block the first ballot drive for the New York Governor nomination. John J. Raskob defends Jouett Strouse for permanent convention chairman and criticizes Shouse as Roosevelt supporters push Walsh for the post. Prohibition remains a key issue with two thirds nominating rule stance likely to figure in the campaign.
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Chicago
New York
John J. Raskob
Alfred At
Juiti
Jouett Strouse
Boat Yuith
Roosevelt
Committee
Shouse
Executive Committee
Raskob
James A Furley
National Committee
Kussey
Senator Walsh
Alfred H. Smith
William G. McAdoo
Walter L. Barlow
Los Angeles
McAdoo
Garner
Prohibition
Democratic National Committee
Jouett Shouse
Walsh
Montana
Alfred KE. Smith
Francis M. Stephenson
Associated Press
Alfred E. Smith
William C. McAdoo
California
Sharkey weigh in 205 for Schmeling bout in New York
Jack Sharkey tipped the scales at 205 pounds for the heavyweight title fight with Max Schmeling at Madison Square Garden Bowll. Schmeling weighed 184, 17 pounds lighter, both in good condition though Schmeling appeared more nervous. A physician noted normal blood pressure and heart rates, with Sharkey calm and Schmeling somewhat pale.
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New York
Jack Sharkey
Max Schmeling
Madison Square Garden
Sharkey
Schmeling
Jack
William Walker
Commission
Five Die in Street Clashes in Valparaiso Today
Reports from Valparaiso indicate about five people were killed as communists attempted to spark a general strike and sailors and Carabineros intervened. Sailors from destroyers in Valparaiso harbor entered the town to restore order amid ongoing clashes. The strike effort reportedly failed to gain ground.
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Valparaiso
Santiago
Chile
Long List of Federal Taxes Went Into Effect Today
Washington reports a wave of new federal taxes taking effect today as the budget aims for balance. Taxes hit consumers on items from long distance services to theatre admissions and gasoline, with various charges also on checks rents electric bills and postages, while income and corporate taxes run through the year.
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Washington
United States
Democratic veterans move to shape 1932 convention
At Chicago headquarters John J. Raskob named prohibition as the outstanding issue for the 1932 campaign and backed Shouse as permanent convention chair. He favored state liquor control and did not endorse a 1928 campaign manager for a future post, deferring on the prohibition plank to delegates.
Weather forecast notes regional thundershowers
A weather digest lists conditions across states with partly cloudy skies and local thundershowers. Alabama to Florida show varying chances of showers through tonight and Wednesday, including the extreme northwest and extreme south portions.
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Florida
South Carolina
Georgia
Thomansville
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