NRA Plans and Johnson Warn of Post NRA Era
Washington reports that President Roosevelt plans new legislation to replace NRA codes, with Doughton suggesting a tax powered substitute but opposed by Senate sources. Hugh S Johnson predicts wage cuts and labor unrest after NRA, citing child labor and wage slashing in New York City and Lynn Mass.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
NRA
Bakers’ Convention
Lynn
Mass
New York City
Johnson
Predicted Turmoil Foretold by General Johnson
General Hugh Johnson, former Blue Eagle administrator, warns of an era of wage cuts, sweatshop reopens, and child labor as a summer of stress, turmoil, and riots nears. He frames the forecast as a high economic and social strain.
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National Recovery
Bakers
Swampscott
Mass
Hugh S. Johnson
National Recovery Administration
NRA
Johnson
New England Bakers’ Association
Supreme Court
Hugh Johnson
Blue Eagle
Fruit Growers Protest Freight Rates Before ICC
A Frederick County fruit delegation led by Phil H. Gold appeared before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington to oppose further railroad freight rate cuts for western apples. Joined by peers from West Virginia and Pennsylvania, they seek to prevent shifts that would disadvantage southern apple markets. Hearings continued in Washington.
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Phil H. Gold
Frederick County Fruit Growers’ Association
East-Central Crop Production Credit Association
Baltimore
Frederick County
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington, D. C
Kechner
Virginia State Corporation Commission
ICC
West
Washington
Campbell Aims to Break Speed Record in Utah Run
Sir Malcolm Campbell announced at a London luncheon that he will depart for Salt Lake City in July to attempt a new automobile speed record. He currently holds 276.16 miles per hour set at Daytona Beach on March 7.
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London
Sir Malcom Campbell
Salt Lake City
Campbell
Utah
Daytona Beach
Federal Forces Speed Work On Skyline Drive
Interior Department officials said work on surfacing Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park is well under way and should finish within two months. Officials aim to complete the road between Panorama and Skyland by mid June for the National Conference on State Parks meeting.
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Washington
Interior Department
Skyline Drive
Shenandoah National Park
Panorama
Skyland
National Conference On State Parks
Yard Party Benefit for Rest Church at Ridgeway
A yard party is planned at Ridgeway on Thursday June 6 to benefit Rest Church. The event features a 6 5 1p 2t format with activities and refreshments for attendees.
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Ridgeway
Benefit Rest Church
Way Is Clear For State 10 Build Avenue
City Council directs the city manager to notify the State Highway Department to proceed with Valley avenue Route 11 construction within the city limits. The project resumes after right of way questions were cleared as property owners signed waiver agreements.
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State Highway Department
Valley Avenue
Shawnee Inn
Abrams Creek
Vally Avenue
Miss Largent Sustains Broken Vertebra in Martinsburg Hospital
A study of X ray images shows Miss Virginia Largent of this city has a broken vertebra. She remains conscious and can move muscles below the waist. Her mother reports the condition as disclosed at the Martinsburg hospital. Also noted is Saylor Michael and his sister Miss Ethel Michael recovering from a fractured skull.
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Virginia Largent
Martinsburg
W. Va
Miss Largent
Saylor Michael
Ethel Michael
No Hope For Doomed Felons In Massachusetts
Governor Curley rejected commuting death sentences for Abraham Faber Irving Millen and Morton Millen who face possible execution for the murder of a policeman. The governor said he would let the law take its course.
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Boston
James M. Curley
Abraham Faber
Irving
Morton Millen
Uncle Sam To Collect On Race Winnings
The United States Treasury will take about 34 percent of winnings from the Irish Hospital Sweepstakes on the Epsom Downs Derby. Internal Revenue Bureau calculations show the government would collect $504,044 of the $1,488,910 from the first three horses.
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Washington
United States Treasury
Internal Revenue Bureau
Dick Powell Admitted for Diagnostic Study at Johns Hopkins
Baltimore June 5 Dick Powell film star arrived for a diagnostic study at Johns Hopkins Hospital after traveling to Annapolis for a film. Officials expect a stay of only a few days as he undergoes periodic examinations to gauge the effects of his demanding work.
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Baltimore
Dick Powell
Annapolis
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Friendship Fire Company Postpones Meeting
The Friendship Fire Company meeting scheduled for Thursday June 6 is postponed to Thursday June 13 due to Confederate Memorial Day. Captain C. D. Barnett announced the update.
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Friendship Fire Company
C. D. Barnett
Confederate Memorial Day observance set for Stonewall Cemetery
The sixty ninth anniversary parade for Confederate Memorial Day will form at 10 AM in front of City Hall and proceed to Stonewall Cemetery via Cameron Piccadilly Loudoun Cork Cameron and Boscawen. Dr. George H. Heist is parade marshal with services led by the Stonewall Memorial Association and Turner Ashby Chapter.
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Sonewall Cemetery
City Hall
Cameron
Piccadilly
Loudoun
Cork
Boscawen
Stonewall Cemetery
William F. Locke
Company I. Taps
W. H. McKnee
Stonewall Memorial Association
Daughters of the Confederacy
Winchester
George W. Dellinger
Daniel Miller
Albin
Mr. Frye
Shenandoah County
Middletown Bazaar Weekend At School Grounds
The Middletown bazaar runs June 6 7 and 8 on the school grounds with Bingo grab bag soft drinks ice cream cake fortune telling and other stands. Events spread over Thursday Friday and Saturday nights.
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Middletown
Amendments To Safeguard AAA Will Be Sought
President Roosevelt and Secretary Wallace planned to seek Congress amendments to the Agriculture Adjustment Act to align marketing agreements and licenses with the Schechter decision and to safeguard processing taxes. They emphasized voluntary farmer programs and government contracts would remain intact despite the ruling on interstate commerce.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Wallace
Congress
Supreme Court
NRA
Secretary of Agriculture
Mr. Roosevelt
Admiral Madden Dies After Operation
London reports the death of Admiral of the Fleet Sir Charles Madden who resembled King George so closely that he was often mistaken for him. He died today following an operation.
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London
Charles Madden
King George
Peonies For June 6th 75c Doz Flower Shop
Local flower shop advertises peonies for sale on June 6 at 75 cents per dozen. The listing emphasizes availability and price at the shop.
Mother and Son Face Friday Execution for Farmer’s Husband Slaying
Frederick P. Whitney, counsel for Mrs May H Carey and her son Howard, asked for a respite from Governor Buck who showed no motion to intervene. The two await execution for the murder of Mrs Carey’s brother Robert H Hitchens who held a $2,000 life policy.
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Georgetown
Del
Frederick P. Whitney
May H. Carey
Howard
C. Douglass Buck
Robert H. Hitchens
Carey
President fears labor unrest and martial law prompt bills
Washington June 5 A House vote 184 to 109 sent a bill to the Senate to authorize the President to order National Guard officers to active duty in an emergency. Liberals oppose citing risk to strikes. Roosevelt warned martial law may be needed unless Wagner and Guffey Snyder coal stabilization bills pass as UMW prepares a June 17 coal strike involving about 450,000 workers.
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Washington
National Guard
House
Senate
War Department
Wagner
Roosevelt
United Mine Workers
Buu
Manchester Wins Appeal In Court
The Duke of Manchester won an appeal against his May 10 conviction for obtaining money by false pretenses. Lord Hewart said the original trial summary at Old Bailey was insufficient and unsatisfactory, leading to the quashing of the conviction.
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London
Duke of Manchester
Lord Hewart
Court of Appeal
Old Bailey
Phillies Turn On The Giants In First Game
In Philadelphia on June 5 the Phillies erupted in the first inning scoring four runs on four hits to chase Fred Fitzsimmons from the mound. The burst gave Philadelphia a 4 to 3 victory over the Giants in the opening game of a doubleheader.
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Philadelphia
Fred Fitzsimmons
Phillies
Giants
Find Bodies Of 114 Flood Victims
The bodies of 114 flood victims from San Pedro and surrounding communities were identified today as searchers continued to sift mud encrusted wreckage hoping to recover more remains.
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Mexico
D. F
San Pedro
Dynamite Found at Wilson Plant During Strike
Oklahoma City June 5 report says additional dynamite was found at the Wilson and Company packing plant where a strike is ongoing Gov E W Marland announced he declined to disclose sources of his information.
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Oklahoma City
Wilson and Company Packing Plant
E. W. Marland
Braves Blanked By Brooklynites
Dodgers defeated the Braves 3 to 0 in the first game of a double header as Ed Brandt allowed three runs in two innings and Van Mungo held the Braves to five hits. The Fairfax Garden Club met at Ravensworth the estate of Dr Bolling Lee with attendees including Miss Rose Mac Donald and Mrs R E Byrd.
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Boston
Dodgers
Ed Brandt
Braves
van Mungo
Fairfax Garden Club
Ravensworth
Five Men Named as Wanted for Questioning in Weyherhauser Snatch
Dr. McConnell a veteran Virginia educator and president of the State Teachers College at East Radford is described as a prominent churchman and civic leader in his community. Five men are listed as wanted for questioning in the Weyherhauser incident.
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Weyerhaeuser
Dr. McConnell
Virginia
State Teachers’ College
East Radford
C. E. To Meet Sunday in Strasburg
The Western District Christian Endeavorers plan a pre state convention gathering at the Strasburg Christian Church on Sunday June 9 starting 6 30 pm. Rev George Earle Owen of the Church of Christ will be the main speaker with the topic Christian Youth Building a New World. Information on the Clarendon state convention will be shared.
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Handley — High School
Dean Hall Canter
Ashland
Gibson
Handley Auditorium
Handley Stadium
Handley Yours
Christian Endeavorers
Christian Church
Strasburg
George Earle Owen
Church of Christ
Co. B
Clarendon
Christian Endeavor
Helen Moody Faces Comeback Test at St George's Hill
Helen Willis Moody rests after two easy wins in the St George's Hill Tournament and prepares for a tough quarterfinal. She will meet Mary Hardwicke, a leading younger British star, in the next match as she pursues a comeback.
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Weybridge
Eng
Helen Willis Moody
St. George’s Hill
Mary Hardwicke
Mme Lebrun Has Busy Day in Washington and Mount Vernon
Mme Albert Lebrun wife of the French president hurried through Washington engaging in rapid visits after a White House state dinner and a private embassy reception. Her day started with an early trip to Mount Vernon before continuing to various meetings and appearances.
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Washington
Paris
Mme
Albert Lebrun
France
Mount Vernon
White House
Indictments and Three Associates
Portland detectives issue warrants for five men linked to the George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping case. Names include Richard Franzeen Elliott Michener Jack Bailey Clarence Martin and Herbert Lester Johnstone with prior indictments noted for other crimes. Police seek information as the manhunt intensifies across Oregon Washington and Idaho.
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Portland
Ore
John Keegan
Portland Detective Bureau
George Weyerhaeuser
Tacoma
Richard Franzeen
Elliott Michener
Jack Bailey
Clarence Martin
Herbert Lester Johnstone
Shadow
Olympia
Wash
Franzeen and
Michener
Oregon
Cay
Jack Keegan
Keegan
Department of Justice
Washington
Idaho
Weyerhaeuser
Pacific Northwest
Select 66 For Naval Reserve
Secretary Swanson announced the selection of 66 reserve naval aviation cadets forming the nucleus of a 750 strong corps. Full enrollment awaits Navy appropriation. cadets train four years partly at Pensacola and partly with the fleet to produce at least 500 additional qualified reserve fliers.
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Washington
Naval Aviation
Swanson
Navy
Pensacola, Fla
Key brothers extend flight to 20 hours at Meridian
Al and Fred Key pass 20th hour of continuous flight over Meridian at 8 32 a m in their bid to set a new world endurance record.
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Meridan, Miss
Key
Fred
Meridan
Rear Admiral Gerhardt Takes Command at Charlestown Yard
Rear Admiral Walter R. Gerhardt assumed command of the Charlestown Navy Yard and predicted enough work and funding to keep 1,800 staff employed for the next two years. He spoke at the formal transfer ceremony in Charleston Mas6. on June 5.
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Charleston
Charlestown Navy Yard
Walter R. Gerhardt
Long-range NRA program eyed in tax power plan
Washington discussions consider using taxing authority to fund a new NRA program. In Chicago the County Treasurer was ordered to pay over 414129 for alleged withholdings from the county clerk's office. Senator elect Holt urged peace by removing war profits at a Baltimore church conference. Martial law and industrial bills faced approval in Washington. In Epsom Downs Bahrain silk show Bahrain Derby winner Khan and others. Sir Malcolm connected with a world speed record in Salt Lake City. Pierre Laval's France government prospects questioned.
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Chicago
Cook County Board
Robert M. Sweitzer
Holt
Baltimore
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wagner
Roosevelt
Epsom Downs
Eng
Bahrain
Khan
London
Malcolm
Salt Lake City
Paris
Pierre Laval
France
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