Warns Against Attacks Upon Religion at Catholic University
Dr. Franklin Dunham addressing 650 graduates at Catholic University warned against attacks on organized religion. He cited three fundamentals: inviolability of American citizens and obligations, the term of American life, and worship of God as guided by conscience. The Most Rev. Michael J. Gurley presided at the ceremony.
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Willkie’s Name To Be Presented At National Convention
Endell Willkie, Republican prospective presidential candidate, announced his name would be presented at the Republican National Convention by Les A. Halleck of Indiana. General Sam Houston is noted as born in Lexington Virginia and buried in Huntsville Texas.
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New Hair-Do For Vain Gentry Is Brought Out
NEW BEDFORD MASS June 13 The Associated Mass Barbers of America state convention features a prize winning hair style by Louis Boulais. The design uses a low neck line tapered on the clipper line to shape the head, feather edged sides, and a top length to emphasize facial features and a manly appearance.
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Dutch Decree Requisitions Dutch Ships for Special Services
A royal decree signed by Queen Wilhelmina empowers the Dutch Minister of Defense to requisition Dutch ships and to command personnel not in the armed forces for special services deemed necessary. The government gains full powers to requisition vessels and may order such duties.
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Ueen Wilhelmina
Health Department Campaign Urges Ragweed Pull Together
Hartford June 13 The Connecticut Health Department unveils a slogan for its annual hay fever drive Ragweed is here Lets all pull together. The campaign promotes community action to reduce ragweed exposure during allergy season in Connecticut communities.
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Virginia Sheep Breeders Plan 1940 Annual Sales
Virginia purebred sheep breeders outline 1940 sale plans across Abing, Atkins, Orange, Leesburg, Staunton, Berryville and Woodstock. The Southwest Virginia association will offer 45 to 50 Hampshires and Southdowns at Abing July 12, with additional sales cited for July and August. Joe Louis birth note included from Alabama.
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Polish U-Boat Orzel Lost After Baltic Escape
The Polish submarine Orzel, a 1100-ton craft launched January 5, 1938, is reported lost. The British Admiralty confirmed the loss after the Polish Naval staff announced it following an abortive escape from internment at Tilinn Estonia last September 18. Shore batteries fired without effect. Two Estonian guards were rescued by Swedish seamen after being placed in a dinghy at sea.
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Orzel's Baltic Mission Claims Sink of Rio de Janeiro
British Ad rate reports the submarine Orzel sank the German transport Rio De Janeiro on April 8 in Estonian waters. Three hundred German troops were killed, as German forces occupy Estonia and press toward the Baltic.
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Organ grinder announces British owner and Indian monkey
A Leeds organ grinder of Italian descent displayed a sign claiming “I am British and the monkey is from India” on his hurdy gurdy. The item also notes Stephen Decatur, famed naval officer, was born at Sinne Puxent Maryland.
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O'Conors Budget Program Is Saved
ANNAPOLIS Md July 13 The state budget balancing plan survived a court challenge when the court declared a tax measure constitutional The tax would raise about 8 million dollars revenue and was considered a keystone of the administration financial plan The ruling prevented a collapse of state finances and preserved Governor O Conors program
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O'Conor
OConor Seeks Levy Amendment to Ease Low Income Tax
OConor announced plans to ask the legislature to amend the levy aimed at lightening the tax burden on lower income brackets. He said the change would relieve the financial strain on families earning less.
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O'Conor
Lost gall stone on streetcar puzzles worried man
A man in Pittsburgh on June 13 reported losing a gall stone kept as a souvenir from an operation. He had left the stone in a small bag on a streetcar while returning home from the hospital.
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Pittsburgh
Putsah
Freemasonry Banned in Germany with Temples Closed
The measure bans Freemasonry activities across Germany and orders all Masonic temples shuttered, affecting lodges and members nationwide. The decisive action targets organizational operations and public visibility, signaling a state crackdown on fraternal societies.
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