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May 21, 1938

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Notable Births

1938Lee "Shot" Williams, American singer (died 2011)^[†]

Henry Lee "Shot" Williams was an American blues singer. He got the nickname "Shot" from his mother at a young age, owing to his fondness for wearing suits and dressing up as a "big shot."

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Headlines from May 21, 1938

SAYS CCC UPSETS NATURE'S BALANCE; Professor M. L. Fernald Holds It Alters Life of Ages and Menaces Rare Plants Prefers Destruction of Pests SAYS CCC UPSETS NATURE'S BALANCE Plea for "Individual Isolation" Medals Are Conferred

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Prof M L Fernald urges CCC be used to destroy pests

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REICH ARMY MOVES STIR BRITISH FEARS OF PERIL TO PRAGUE; London Anxious Despite Berlin Denials-German Steps Are Seen as Threatening PARIS AND ROME CLOSER Resumption of Talks Is Held Likely With Spain Left to Non-Intervention Group Britain Fears a German Coup REICH ARMY MOVES STIR BRITISH FEARS Spanish Approval Needed Vienna Hears of Troop Moves

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Brit uneasy

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Martin-Hess Race Is Close In New Deal Test in Oregon; Voters Out in Unusual Numbers for Primary Involving C. I. O. and Democratic AimsSprague Leads in Republican Contest MARTIN-HESS RACE IN OREGON CLOSE Not Taking Part, Says President

By Unknown Author

primary results; Martin-Hess race close; C Sprague leads for Repub nomination for Gov

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DR. GRIEBL IS HELD BY GERMAN POLICE; But Cannot Be Extradited in Spy Ring Case-Grand Jury Hears Woman Friend Grand Jury Hears Mrs. Busch His Return Not Expected DR. GRIEBL IS HELD BY GERMAN POLICE Dr. Griebl Is in Custody

By Unknown Author

Griebl arrested by German police for lack of passport; extradition impossible, Mrs Busch and others testify

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EARLY DOOM FIXED FOR OLD POSTOFFICE; Razing of Building to Permit the Restoration of City Hall Park by End of Summer Will Advertise for Bids EARLY DOOM FIXED FOR OLD POSTOFFICE Mayor Explains the Deal

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Comments on Govt's suit against N Y C for City Hall po site

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CEDILLO'S MEN CUT TAMPICO RAIL LINE; ARMY IS ON GUARD; 10,000 Federal Troops in San Luis Potosi-Generals Shun Support of a Revolt CARDENAS STAYS IN NORTH Severing of the Road From Mexico City Is FearedEx-Envoy Alters Route Army Refuses to Aid Cedillo CEDILLO'S MEN CUT TAMPICO RAIL LINE Aides Confer with Cardenas Family Reported in U. S.

By Frank L. Kluckhohnspecial Cable To the New York Times

Cedillo's men cut Tampico rr line; Gens refuse to aid Cedillo; Cardenas and Fed troops in San Luis Potosi; Amb Castillo Najera to conf with Cardenas; map

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