Congress stalls as political power plays stall agenda
Washington observes a slow pace in both houses with talks of adjournment and a stalled farm bill. The Senate shows little urgency while the House debates patronage costs, and the court packing issue fuels bipartisan revolt. Corcoran and Cohen face scrutiny as two letters threaten to expose activity behind the scenes.
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Minton
Indiana
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Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Vacancy Bill
The Ohio Supreme Court upheld the emergency vacancy act for county commissions. The ruling rejected a mandamus to allow a referendum, a vote 5 to 2 with Day and Williams dissenting. The court also granted a mandamus to pay $6,100 to three AG aides.
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Columbus
Er. D. Schorr
William J. Kennedy
Kennedy
G A R split on Confederate issue at national encampment
In Columbus Ohio on June 16 members of the Grand Army of the Republic split over whether Confederate veterans should join Union veterans at the 1938 Gettysburg encampment. Ohio delegates-to-be faced a liberal conservative division as they prepared for national meetings.
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Gettysburg
Ohio
Premier Blum Wins Vote Of Confidence In France
Paris reports Premier Leon Blum's socialist government won approval for extraordinary financial powers by the chamber of deputies. A Communist split within Blum's ranks threatened resignation, but the party line held and the cabinet secured backing.
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Davey Budget Handbills SparkPolitical Clash in Ohio
Ohio lawmakers denounce Gov. Martin Davey’s handbills defending a 90 million dollar state budget. Lieut. Gov. Paul Yoder and Auditor Joseph Ferguson condemn use of state employees to push leaflets. Senators Campbell and Baggett echo concerns as special session looms to finalize the budget.
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Mutiny on Spanish destroyer Ciscar traps French sloop in La Pallice
In La Pallice harbor on June 16 mutinous sailors on the Spanish destroyer Ciscar directed their guns toward a French sloop of war. British and French warships were ready for action as commanders Margali and Ascensi attempted to land before an officer reported the crew was quieting down.
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Wedding of Jeanette MacDonald and Gene Raymond Secretive Event
Hollywood observes a hush wedding as Jeanette MacDonald and Gene Raymond wed at midnight at Wilshire Methodist Episcopal Church. Police lined Wilshire Boulevard anticipating 10 000 uninvited guests while 11 bridesmaids and 14 ushers teamed with a star studded guest list including Fay Wray Ginger Rogers and Harold Lloyd.
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Robert Marlow
Fay Wray
Ginger Rogers
Richard Hargreaves
Johnny Mack Brown
Accused unmoved by trial testimony in patrolman slaying
John Agnew 34 faced first degree murder charges for killing Patrolman Arthur Spensel. He remained unmoved as Charles Vincent Rose testified about a robbery plot connected to the officer’s death. Rose testified while Agnew sat in an automobile as Williams was convicted last Friday for involvement. Hobbs Spensel was killed April 12 when surprised at work.
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Tax ruling targets Ohio Liquor Control Department staff
Washington June 16 internal revenue bureau ruling holds officers and employees of the Ohio Liquor Control Department must pay federal income taxes. The decision notes the department is engaged mainly in private business and treats related wages as taxable.
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Ohio Liquor Control Department
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Reds Attack Bilbao as Basques Fight to Hold City
Panicked refugees flee Bilbao while Basque forces strike from within the city as insurgent artillery targets surround the capital. Franco’s troops press from three sides as Madrid endures heavy shelling. Germany and Italy rejoin the international non intervention patrol.
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Senator Chavez Is Hospitalized For Food Poisoning
Washington June 16 Senator Chavez D NM was hospitalized with food poisoning similar to the illness that caused Representative Connery D Mass to die yesterday. He was stricken in his office with nausea chills and high fever. Capitol physician Dr George W Calver ordered him to the naval hospital. His condition this morning was much improved and his son Dennis Chavez Jr said he was not in danger.
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Taft Endorsed By Hamilton County Republican Committee
Robert A Taft elder son of the president and late chief justice won the Hamilton County Republican Executive committee endorsement for the United States Senate nomination. Gilbert Bettman former Ohio Attorney General objected and denied contesting Taft’s favor.
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Robert A. Taft
Hamilton County
Republican Executive Committee
United State
Gilbert Bettman
Ohio
Taft
President 10 Seeks Greater Buying Power Across Income Levels
President Roosevelt and officials discussed boosting purchasing power for the lowest income third to stimulate the economy. He outlined linking higher national income to increased revenue and reduced relief costs, while suggesting possible steps like raising dependent children allowances and adjusting wage and hour standards.
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Roosevelt
Treasury
Strikes at a Glance Across Steel and Rail Unions
Associated Press round up reports from multiple cities on strikes and labor tensions. Explosions at Bethlehem Steel plant grounds in Nebraska? No injuries. Leaders push reopenings. Roosevelt seen as unlikely to veto contract talks. CIO and Republican officials clash over union conduct.
G Man Guard Questioned By Two Witnesses
The Senate Civil Liberties committee urged the justice department to protect two witnesses in danger from gunmen alleged to be hired by Harlan County coal operators. R C Tackett, an elderly mountaineer, claimed he was kidnapped from Norton Virginia. Lawrence Howard, a Harlan grocer, said an operator employee hired a gunman to kill him.
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Norton
Lawrence Howard
Harlan
Harlan County Coal Operators Association
Pope Denounces Nazi Attacks on Church in Germany
Pope Pius XII renewed a denunciation of Nazi oppression in Germany, calling the struggle against the Church of Christ a blind campaign. He spoke from Castel Gandolfo, Italy, on June 16, condemning persecution of Catholics and church freedom.
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Federal Agents Enter Parsons Kidnaping Case
The FBI moved to take charge in the disappearance of Mrs. Alice McDowell Parsons near Stony Brook Long Island. Investigators searched woods near the farm home while denying any confirmed contact with kidnappers. A newspaper ad sparked rumors of a lead tied to Gerald M Livingston, denied by Livingston. the case remains unsolved.
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Stony Brook
L. I
William H. Parsons
N. Y
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Weyerhauser, Stoll
Alice McDowell Parsons
Long Island Society
Earl Connelley
New York
Mr. Sennet
Huntington
Gerald M. Livingston
Long Island
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Col T. 8. Williams
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Back to Work Moves Stir in Youngstown Area
A 10 000 worker back to work plan faces delays as Frank Purnell of Youngstown Sheet and Tube pledges rapid action to reopen mills. The Mahoning valley tension mirrors Johnstown Pa where Mayor Shields pleads with President Roosevelt over kidnapping and bombing amid a six day strike.
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Warren
Lyn B. Griffith
Republic Steel Company
Ambridge
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Markets At A Glance New York Stocks Lead Quiet Decline
Markets at a glance show lower New York stocks led by steel and motors amid a quiet decline. Bondsof uneven, U S governments higher. Chicago wheat showers predicted and corn uneven with back-spreading operations. Cattle steady to strong hogs around steady to 11.35.
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