US and Russia to discuss expanding agricultural export trade
United States and Soviet Union plan concrete talks in days to widen exports of American farm goods with cotton and livestock at the center. Amtorg will handle talks in Washington while credit and political opposition have shaped past declines in trade, and Russia seeks furs pulp wood and asbestos as barter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Russia
Soviet Union
Amtorg Trading Corporation
Washington
Amtorg
Econ
Unin
Stinn
U.S. & Roce
Canada
Operating Doctor Falls Dead in Delicate Surgical Operation
An operating room scene at Park EB Hospital last week ended when the surgeon collapsed and died during a delicate spinal fluid extraction. Doctors Shifrin Goldblatt Misig and nurses assisted as the patient remained unconscious and a 66 year old surgeon lay on the floor, while other staff struggled to stabilize the scene.
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Park EB Hospital
Arthur Shifrin
Aaron, Goldblatt
Mchael Misig
Goldblatt
Shifrin
Mialig
Freight Car Loadings Rise as Recovery Gains Spread
The American Railway Association reports for the week ending June 17 freight car loadings reached 637,911, up 20,385 from the prior week and 69,533 above last year. Industry codes and wage discussions continue as labor groups press for gains, while textile hearings loom and unions seek unified access to recovery benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Railway Association
Hugh S. Johnson
John
Johnson
New York
Fahnson
King
Utah
Cummings
Iran
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Owl Eyed Clock Designs From German Inventor
German inventor showcases a clock with owl like eyes that move pointers to indicate hours and minutes driven by eye shaped indicators. The device uses rotating elements controlled by the eye animation to mark time.
Armless Maine Fisherman Applies for License
Leo Vigne of Lewiston Maine signs his fishing license application with a pen held in his mouth after losing both arms. He remains an ardent fisherman and continues to pursue his hobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Vigne
Lewiston
Maine
Bayberry Candles: Colonial Use and Durability
Bayberries were used for candles in Colonial days. Bayberry candles did not bend easily nor melt in summer like tallow candles.
Kerosene Tree Found by American Botanist in Jungle
Washington reports a new kerosene tree, described as kerosena trea, discovered by Dr W Al Archer, an American botanist. Natives tap the sap for lamp fuel, a curious jungle specimen with kerosene-like properties.
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Washington
W. Al-Archer
Lampe
Pan American Airways Pursues Northern Route to Europe
Pan American Airways plans and negotiates valuable concessions and operating agreements for a northern route to Europe, aiming to expand its transatlantic service and secure strategic access to key markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan-American’ Airwaya
Europe
First Governor Of Oklahoma Dies
Oklahoma City report records the death of Charles Nathaniel Haskell, Oklahoma's first governor, at 7:26 p.m. after paralysis and pneumonia. He helped move the capital from Guthrie to Oklahoma City, built utilities and railroads, founded companies, and shaped early statehood politics. His funeral plans proceed as state officials honor his legacy.
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Oklamtoma City
Charles Nathaniel Haskell
Oklahoma
Guth- S
Nfe
Ohio
OH Companies
Guthrie
Haskel
Oklahoma City
Haskell
Lee-Huckins
Ergend
Ha m
Tulsa
William Cross
Cross
Waskell
Frances Edmonson
San Antonio
Texas
Jane Richardson
New York
W. J H. Murray
Lee Cruce
Texas University Eyes Great Plains History Collection
The University of Texas plans to establish a Great Plains History Collection led by Dr. W P Webb with J E Haley noting about 180 000 documents and materials already held. Early materials focus on ranching operations and initial settlement, with plans to show transportation mining dry farming irrigation among Western life themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
W. P. Webb
University of Texas
Great Plains
J. Evetts Haley
Haley
University
Gunter
France governs three hundred sixty five square miles in Africa
A brief report notes France governs 365 of every 1000 square miles in Africa, highlighting colonial administrative footprint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Africa
Notable Local Names From Historical Records
A list of individuals including Munson Summerfield Hastings J M Daugherty 1D A and J Ww Snyder John A FE Knight George H McEntire Ben Le Mayes James J Cator James Cook Robert Moody Abel H Pierce Joseph Henry Polley Governor Henry Smith Col George W Fulton and papers of Colaman Fulmore Pasture Company plus records of Duncan Tait and Bolton Plantation remain in the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munson
John Summerfield
Frank
Hastings
J. M. Daugherty
J. Ww. Snyder
John A. FE
Knight
George H. McEntire
Ben le. Mayes
James J. Cator
James Cook
Robert Moody
Rd C. Lasa‘ter
Abel H. Pierce
Joseph Henry Polley
Henry Smith
Col
George Ww. Fulton
Colaman- Fulmore Pasture Company
Duncan, Tait and Bolton
Pioneer Rancher Wattenbarger Buried At Shamrock
Funeral services for Wattenbarger a Pioneer rancher were held at his home area with Reverend Smith. He died Tuesday in Shamrock Beach Hospital after a long illness from Brights disease. He had lived in the county 25 years and once served as a director of First National Bank Wellington. Interment in Shamrock Cemetery. Survived by wife one son Gordon and three daughters plus two grandsons two brothers and two sisters.
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Watten Barger
Collingsworth
Beach
Shamrock
Bright
Watterbarger
First National Bank
Wellington
Ky. Jackson
Pampa
Wattenbarger
Smith
Shamrock Baptist Church
Shamrock Cemetery
M. Nix
Horace Elsen
Chicago
Wattenbarger ix
Gordon Watten
Barger
E. Walker
Alvie Watten
Protest Over Japan Landing Tatzikaze Probe Near Kamchatka
Foreign office protests to the Japanese ambassador over a landing by a party from the torpedo boat Tatzikaze to investigate the slaying of three Japanese fishery men near the Kamchatka Peninsula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Offier Lhas
Kamchatka Peninsula
Hull Minister Chides "Old Hens" From Pulpit
Reverend W. K. Robinson of Hull England denounces parishioners in the pulpit for criticizing the youth as "old hens" and urging understanding of younger generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Robinson
Hull
Eng
Hotel to Serve Family Style Meals Starting July 10
Hal Hearne city manager announces the Hotel Wellington will begin serving family style noon meals daily in the Hotel Coffee Shop starting Monday July 10. Meals priced at 35 cents with assurances of quality foods from Mr Hearne.
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Hal Hearne
Hotel Wellington
Mr. Hearne
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Carthage
Tive
Texas University
Japan
Collingsworth County
Lingsworth County
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