Assassination Shadows European Power Struggles
News Review details the slaying of King Alexander of Jugoslavia and French Foreign Minister Louis Barthou in Marseille by Petrus Kalemén, sparking fears of a new European war. It notes Italy France Spain and Germany reacting with diplomacy, revolts in Catalonia, and Mussolini claiming disarmament is dead as violence and terrorism surge across the continent.
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Europe
Petrus Kalemen
Alexander of
Jugoshgin
Louis Baithou
Marseillen
Gisit
France
Arthouse
Italy
Bar
Iome
Jugoslavia Ia
Alexander
Mussolini
Jugoslavia
Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes
Germiny
Reich
Germany
Fontainebleu Forest
Catalonia Declares Independence as Spanish Civil War Erupts
The Catalan president Luis Companys announced secession from Spain amid rapid general strikes led by Socialists and Communists. Battles spread across regions, a state of siege was declared in Barcelona, and tensions rose as Catalonia sought autonomous governance.
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Companys
Barcelona
Manuel Azana
Azana
Spain
Ivil
Alejandro Terrour
Cathaliia
Catalonia
Tme
Luis Companys
Ife
Domingo Batet
Remrmander
Barrelona
Fortae
Mastrid
Aulangs
Sao
MacArthur outlines plan for 1000 plane air force wings
General Douglas MacArthur, chief of staff, proposes expanding to four fighting forces and organizing the G IT Q air forces into at least 1000 planes in five wings across coasts and the Midwest. He says overall fleet would total about 2300 planes, matching any world power, despite disarmament talk and Geneva efforts.
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Douglas Magarshur
Middle West
Army Corps
Geneva
MacArthur
Roosevelt endorces CCC recovery plan for indefinite continuation
The Civilians Conservation Corps program receives strong backing from Roosevelt who praises CCC reports and urges ongoing work. Enrollment nears 100000 to fill vacancies as about 10000 members quit monthly for private jobs, with current enrolled strength about 69 838.
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Roosevelt
Civutlan Conservation Corps
Robert Cechner
CCC
Fechner
Island Republicans renominate Sebert and Gallan for governor
The Island Republican convention endorsed Felix Sebert for senator and Gen Luke IL Gallan for governor. Gallan is a veteran of the Spanish American and World Wars.
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Fa Tour Island
Felix Sebert
Luke IL Gallan
Murder of King Alexander and Barthou in Marseilles
News from Marseilles reports the assassination of King Alexander of Jugoslaria and French Foreign Minister Louis Barthou during a visit, with their car riddled by bullets. Youla Garthou, a veteran French statesman, hoped the kings tour would spark European peace.
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Mr. Rockefeller
Mussolini
Alexander of
Jugoslaris
Marseilles
France
Louis Barthou
Youla Garthou
Europe
Assassin of King Sparks Alarm Over War Risk
The assassination on foreign soil raises fears of a new conflict. Petrus Kaleman, a 33-year-old Yugoslav and subject of King Alexander, killed Barthou and Alexander. Kaleman wounded himself but died from deep gashes and police bullets.
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Vienna
Petrus Kaleman
Jugoslav
Alexander
Keleman
Barthou
Rockefeller heads south with son for Florida winter
John D Rockefeller departs promptly for Florida accompanied by his son John D Jr. The piece imagines a future with swift air travel enabling millions of elderly and young to escape harsh northern winters by spending the season in sunlit southern and coastal areas.
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John D Rockefeller
Florida
John D, Jr
United States
Sun Parlor
Ilorlda
Gulf Coast
T’acific Ocean
California car buyers rush for Up ton Sinclair pension pledge
Belief that Up ton Sinclair will win California governor leads many to buy second hand autos for 50 and 25 dollars aimed at securing a promised $50 monthly pension for life. Report says optimistic buyers from various economies are racing to California to profit from the pledge.
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Upton Sinclair
California
Goe
Advice to gentlemen on cars and a hypothetical California governor
The message urges readers to enjoy their new cars near home and cautions against generous monthly payments beyond means. It warns that if Upton Sinclair becomes governor and implements his policies, only a few seniors would get $50 monthly, with wide difficulties in earning money in California.
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Thig
Upton Sinclair
California
Diet Changes Foreseeable for Most as Famine Looms
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics warns of broader diet shifts driven by famine, sparing only the predatory rich and the relatively well off. The statement signals impending hardship and government focus on food policy.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Aladdin Library Sparks a Pine Ridge Revival
Nancy Nelson organizes a village library in the old Pine Ridge schoolhouse with emotional support from Cousin Columbine and the Adams family. The project brings books, furniture, and a community event as neighbors donate, decorate, and attend a housewarming, while Nancy contemplates home and family news.
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Nance
Columbinea
Lincoln
Thera
George Washington
Mary
New England
Sue Adam
Nancy
Victor Tubbs
Pine Ridge
Jack
Adama
Nance Nelson
Hame
Dad
Edgemera
Nomel
Mother
Phil
Calumbtnd
Il Brary
Childs Bank
Yean
Aladdin
Matthew Adam
Atero
Ilsa Aladdin
Matthew Adam Tukhe
Matthew
Jake
Tom
Plains
Mark
Wells
Debut Plans Spur Pine Ridge Move For Nancy
Financial trouble drives Nancy to Pine Ridge as Columba ine grand an invitation to join as a paid companion. Nancy meets Matthew Adam and Mark Adam amid unconventional attire. Nancy conceives a plan for a public library at Pine Ridge during her social debut celebration.
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James Nelson
Boston
Mark Adam
Nances
Pine Ridge Eppalis
Matthew Adam
Columbine
Nance
Nancy
Pine Ridge Cout
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Westearn Newspaper Union
Kling Alexander
Gistord Pincnot
Pennsylvania
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Rock Ribbed
Senator Reed
Slnchot
Andrew Wellon
Los Angeles
Milan
Associated Press
Gov. Pinchot
Luis Gompanys
Brisbane
WNU
Miss Columbine
Aurora Tubbs
Hla
Iuis
Mao
Jerry Kinmus
Columbina
Pontea
Ise Adam
Matthew Alam
Nelson Mansion
Grant
Chapter
John Adam
Art Museum
Denver
Aurora
John Adau
Iselle
Yasher
Adam
Louis
Aunt Louise
Schhears
Nancy Nelson
Ile Slag
Antters
John Adams
Oklahoma
Eine Ridge
Adams
Vather Adams
Juanita
Mary Taylor
Mother Adam
John
Boty
Aiary Taylor
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