Japanese Bombing Drives Chinese Forces South in North China
Japanese planes and heavy artillery pushed into the coast region of northern China today, forcing the Chinese army to retreat to the southern banks of the Luan River. The advance breaches the Peiping Tientsin treaty area, threatening American and other foreign interests near Shanhaikwan and Tientsin. Towns including Changli with the American Methodist mission fell rapidly to Japanese and Manchukuoan forces.
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China
Lwan River
Peiping-Tientsin
Shanhaikwan
Tientsin
Changli
Barber father appeals to kidnappers for son Jerome Factor
John Jake the Barber Factor offers to make any deal to recover his son Jerome 19 after kidnappers seized him from his home. Initial demand was 50 000 dollars with later reports claiming up to 100 000 dollars. Factor had been seeking release in a Supreme Court case unrelated to the kidnapping.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John
Jake the Barber
Jerome
Washington
United States Supreme Court
England
House Adopts Arms Embargo
The House today adopted the arms embargo resolution granting President Roosevelt power to prevent the shipment of arms to warring nations. The article notes the Rocky Mountain goat adapts to soft snows or bare rock due to its hoofs with a knifelike outer shelf and a rubber padded inner surface.
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Associated Press
Washington
The
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Roosevelt
D A R Urged Not To Align With Other Organizations
Mrs Russell Witam Magna urged the Daughters of the American Revolution to stand apart from other groups during their forty second annual congress in Washington. She called for safeguarding identity and prestige and stressed education for patriotism amid the nation’s economic strain as rival groups prepare a mass meeting against recognition of Soviet Russia.
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Associated Press
Constitution Hall
Winnie Judd's Mother Testifies For Daughter
Mrs. H J McKinell, mother of Winnie Ruth Judd, tells a lunacy jury there is insanity in the family as prosecutors seek the death penalty for her daughter for the murder of Agnes Anne Leray. The jury, deciding if Judd should die next Friday, hears this testimony.
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Winnie Judd
Associated Press
Florence, Ariz
H. J. McKinell
Winnie Ruth Judd
O. V. Willson
Famous Song Composer Dead
Easton Pa April 17 Geo Black Nevin 74 composer of sacred music cantatas and other works sung in hundreds of churches died today The Adoration and Crucified both words by his wife Mrs Lillias C Nevin and The Crown of Life were among his best known compositions Nevin born in Shippensburg Pa
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Associated Press
Easton
Geo. Black Nevin
Tony
Lillias C. Nevin
Mr. Nevin
Shippensburg
Survivors Hoax Message Linked to Akron Sunk Ship
A glass jar found at Beach Haven contained a note claiming to be from U S S Akron survivors. Navy official Enewarl acting camera ant said the message likely is a hoax and not connected to the ship. The note warned, We are adrift way out here Come quick or it may be too late. We are dead east from the sun.
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Lakehurst
N. St NJ
Ape
Enewarl
Actaon
Naval Air Station
Akron
Beach Haven
Kenworthy
Add
U. 8
S. S. Akron
Herriott Leaves To Negotiate On War Payments
Former French premier Edouard Herriot sailed from Le Havre to New York aboard the Ile De France to observe and lay groundwork for a possible lump sum war-debt proposal to the United States. He will participate in international conferences with President Roosevelt on world issues.
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Associated Press
LE Havre
Edouard Herriot
Washington
United States
Ile de France
New York
Roosevelt
Closing Wheat Market Prices
The Star reports daily closing wheat prices from Chicago and Baltimore supplied by Winchester Milling Corporation through Sticker Sales Corporation of Hagerstown Maryland. Closing quotations are provided for cash grain and futures via a special wire arrangement.
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Chicago
Baltimore
The
Star
Winchester Milling Corporation
Reaction Takes Place In Stocks
New York stock market opens the week with a moderate reaction amid light volume. Analysts note the market dulling on declines as commodity trends influence prices. Sterling cables start at 3 dollars 48 cents and call money sits at 1 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Market Figures Across Cities Spark Data Notes
In Chicago for May figures show 607 percent and 633 for Juli and September with 6334 cited. Baltimore lists Spot wheat 7644. Winchester reports Spot wheat 72.
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Chicago
Baltimore
Winchester
Beavers Featured Among Primping Busy Animals
Our Dumb Animals notes beavers are described as primping and preening with glands along their sides and toenail combs on their hind feet. They are active in grooming when not sleeping eating playing or working.
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