Apple and Peach Crops Report Strong in June
Government survey shows apple crop at 71.5 percent of normal on June 1, 22.6 points above last year’s drought year low and 3.5 points above the ten year average. Prospects vary by region with New England winter injury noted and Spokane-Wenatchee districts optimistic. codling moths heavy but controlled. Peach production forecast at 52,322,000 bushels, 15 percent above 1934, 17 percent above 1933, yet 7 percent below five year average. California prospects weak. North Central states strong with improved pollination and favorable climate in Michigan and Ohio.
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United States
South Central Group
North Atlantic
Pennsylvania
New England
New York
North Central
Kansas
Illinois
Shenandoah-Cumberland-Potomac
Virginia
Colorado
Hood River
Williametitee
Oregon
Washington
Jonathan
Wenatchee-Okanogan
Yakima
California
North Atlantic States
New Jersey
Ohio
Michigan
House To Fight Shy of Gag Rule Rest of Session
Washington June 18 The House tentatively decided not to impose another gag rule this session to push through contested legislation. The $501,991,000 nuisance tax measure passed with difficulty, facing a near defeat by a five vote margin. Speaker Burns hoped no further gag rules would be needed before adjournment. The bill would extend existing levies on gasoline automobiles furs and other items for two more years, raising about $502 million annually.
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Washington
House
Burns
Senate
Middie Julian Down Rewarded After Commencement Ceremony
After receiving his diploma and commission from U S Senator Park Trammell of Florida at the Annapolis Naval Academy annual commencement Middie Julian Down of Athens Georgia is rewarded in a romantic manner by Miss Kay Kesterson of Baltimore.
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U. S
Park Trammell
Florida
Annapolis Naval Academy
Middie Julian Down
Athens
Kay Kesterson
Baltimore
Heads Revised NRA Revived
The NRA blue eagle spreads again after James L. ONeill, a New York banker, is named acting administrator for a stop gap arrangement pending further reorganization.
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NRA
James L. O'Neill
New York
Court Martial and Secret Marriage Claims Involving Sebastian
Harriet Hagman Sebastain, a former showgirl, filed a separation suit citing a 1931 wedding date. Lieut. Henry A Sebastian, a former Army football star, faced a court martial. Mrs Sebastian says they wed while he played at West Point, though cadets cannot marry. An aunt claims a 1934 marriage on his graduation day.
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Harriet Hagman Sebastain
Henry A. Sebastian
Sebastian
West Point
Torch Murder Trial Rested After Alleged Confession Evidence
In West Plains Mo the state rested its case in the torch murder trial after presenting an alleged confession by Rufus Edwards a Thayer real estate man claiming he conspired to kill his 27 year old stepson Oscar Bushart last July Edwards stood in court as the beneficiary of a four thousand dollar life insurance policy on Bushart authorities said
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Rufus Edwards
Thayer
Oscar Bushart
West Plains
Edwards
Rivers With Fancy Names In Majunga Madagascar
The Betsiboka river enters Bombetoka bay near Majunga while other rivers named Maevatana and Tafribhina appear in local lore. The last river’s name hints at being uncrossable due to debris. Shore trips use filan zanes, chairs swung between long poles by native carriers. Avenue d'Amborovy is the town’s main street.
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Majunga
Madagascar
Betsiboka
Bombetoka Bay
Maevatana
Berryville Seniors To Attend Palace
Berryville High School senior class plans a Thursday night outing to the Palace to see Shirley Temple in Our Little Girl. This marks the eighth senior group to choose the Palace for their final school treat, credited to the venue’s modern cooling system that refreshes the air every few minutes.
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Berryville High School
Palace
Shirley Temple
British Germans in Agreement on All Main Points
Paris reports France insists on naval superiority over Reich forces. Observations note Paris will not accept naval limits and seeks stronger fleet for safety. Laval hands note to Britain’s chargé d’affaires Campbell in Paris.
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France
Paris
Pierre Laval
R. H. Campbell
Frederick County School Board Public Notice
The Frederick County School Board advertises a notice from the School Board Office in the County Court House with a deadline on or before June 27. The notice is dated June 18, 1931.
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the Frederick CO. School Board
School Board
County Court House
France rejects German naval rearmament in wider pact
An authoritative source states France cannot accept German naval rearmament as part of broader rearmament. The note implies Versailles limits require consent of all signatories and that Germany Britain pacts bind only those two nations. France and Italy reportedly share naval interests and welcome a French Italy Britain accord despite high level doubts from Nazi circles.
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France
Versailles
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
Reich
United States
Japan
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