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I was lucky enough to be a part of my Grandmother Elizabeth Carsey's last 40 years. We played countless card games, read books, played dress-up and many other games at her house. My family spent almost every holiday with her and Grandpa (until his death in 1985.) She was loved by the entire neighborhood and was often referred to as the Neighborhood Grandma. I held a special pride in the fact that I could call her mine! Through her simplicity, she taught me the basics of life and the things which make you happy. Love your family, your church and music. The only thing worth crying over is beautiful music. And above all else, approach life with a sense of humor. I have done my best to live up to her expectations and pass those lessons onto my children.

Tuesday June 9, 1936

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The 1936 Republican National Convention opened in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Galeazzo Ciano

Mussolini made a cabinet reshuffle relinquishing three of his eight posts. Son-in-law Galeazzo Ciano was made Foreign Minister, the youngest in Italian history at age 33.

A presidential election was held in Nicaragua. became Provisional President.

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Monday June 8, 1936

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Texas Governor James V Allred is on the cover of this week’s Time magazine.

42 were killed in Bucharest when two crowded grandstands collapsed during a Boy Scouts rally. Members of the royal family including King Carol II and son Michael witnessed the tragedy but were uninjured.

A bomb blast at the Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem wounded 25.

The First Lady is in Iowa talking about the WPA program

Chicago Daily Tribune June 8, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune June 8, 1936
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Sunday June 7, 1936

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The US Navy Destroyer 20 squadron sails off the coast of San Diego

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June 7, 1936: Following a series of strikes and sit-ins that saw nearly 1.8 million French workers down their tools and occupy 8,441 factories, the government convened a meeting between labor and corporate representatives. The result was the Matignon Agreements, which included a 40-hour work week, increased union rights, collective bargaining rights, wage increases, and paid leave.:

 

 

The Matignon Agreements were signed to end the French general strike.

Juan Demóstenes Arosemena

A general election was held in Panama. Juan Demóstenes Arosemena was elected president.

A victory parade was staged in Rome for thousands of troops returning from the Second Italo-Ethiopian War.

Lucky Luciano being escorted into court by two detectives

Lucky Luciano was convicted on 62 counts of participating in a prostitution ring.

 

 

 

 

 

Popeye is upset there is no spinach

The G.O.P is ready to convene in Cleveland tomorrow – but they are still undecided on who the presidential nominee will be.

Chicago Daily Tribune June 7, 1936
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Saturday June 6, 1936

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The British Union of Fascists held a rally in Hyde Park, London to protest Haile Selassie’s presence in the country.

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Tony Manero won the U.S. Open golf tournament.

Granville won the Belmont Stakes horse race

Chicago Daily Tribune June 6, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune June 6, 1936

 

 

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Friday June 5, 1936

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Sir Samuel Hoare, who had resigned as Foreign Secretary in December over the Hoare–Laval Pact fiasco, returned to Stanley Baldwin‘s cabinet as First Lord of the Admiralty to replace the retiring Viscount Monsell.

 

Elmhurst, Ill.  celebrates its Centennial with a childrens’ parade.

BMW introduces a more fuel efficient car

Chicago Daily Tribune June 5, 1936
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Thursday June 4, 1936

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Léon Blum

Léon Blum became Prime Minister of France. Blum immediately had a crisis on his hands when a wave of strikes across the country took on the character of a general strike.

In Mińsk Mazowiecki, Poland, a total of 50 Jews were reported wounded after several days of anti-Semitic rioting.  A synagogue and many Jewish homes and shops were set ablaze during the riots

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41st Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
Chicago Daily Tribune June 4, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune June 4, 1936

 

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Wednesday June 3, 1936

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Law enforcement officials in Chicago arrested members of the Purple Gang and seized their custom-equipped Graham-Paige sedan

 

 

 

The 327 foot Secretary Cutter is launched.

Haile Selassie arrived by special train at London Waterloo station to a huge crowd cheering and displaying welcome banners.

A series of strikes across France took on the character of a general strike

Member of the Macon, Ga motorcycle patrol pause for a picture.

 

 

 

 

Chicago Daily Tribune June 3, 1936
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Tuesday June 2, 1936

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Juan Bautista Sacasa

Nicaraguan President Juan Bautista Sacasa was overthrown by a revolt of the National Guard led by Anastasio Somoza García.

Hungarian police arrested 770 Hungarian National Socialists and charged them with treason for plotting a putsch against the government

 

Aerial View Of The Start Of The Race Between Burnham-Sur-Crouch, England And Heligoland, Germany.  29 boats participated in the race.

 

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Monday June 1, 1936

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The RMS Queen Mary steamed into New York Harbor to complete her maiden voyage. The crossing was completed in 4 days 12 hours and 24 minutes – 42 minutes shy of the speed record set by the Normandie.

Canada’s most famous reformed criminal is killed robbing a liquor store.

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Mississippi Senator Pat Harrison is on the cover of this week’s Time Magazine

 

The Reichsmusikkammer decreed that using pseudonyms to hide foreign-sounding names without getting approval from the organization were illegal, effective immediately. Violations were punishable by fines or disbarment.

The Italian African Police was created.

 

 

 

Chicago Daily Tribune June 1, 1936
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Sunday May 31, 1936

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Indalecio Prieto

Spanish politician Indalecio Prieto was shot during a socialist rally in Écija.

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Chicago Sunday Tribune May 31, 1936
Chicago Sunday Tribune May 31, 1936
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