American Farm Strike Across States Protests Low Prices
National Farm Holiday Association with two million members calls strike in 24 states to back industrial disputes. The action targets shipping produce and reflects protest over farm prices amid National Recovery Act developments. A miner was fatally shot in Springfield Illinois as police used tear gas during clashes at coalfields.
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New York
Aikimers
National Farm Holiday Association
Enders
Springfield
Illinois
Chester
Nike
ALD IN EIGHT STATES Ameculation and price aims
The Holiday Association claims support from about two million members as it presses for price protection and shipping controls across eight states including Minnesota Wisconsin and the Dakotas. The group seeks to influence the NBA Code and related regulations through a coordinated strike action.
Nebraska Revolt Against NRA Programme Breaks Out
Nebraska farmers and insurgent leaders oppose the National Recovery Act plan. Leader George Norris aligns with Republicans and independents to support Roosevelt’s programme amid farm price concerns. Governor Bryan warns farmers against early abolition of anti-cris t laws and inflation fears.
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Ive
Nebraska
Darecratu
Rowevelt
George Norris
Te Goveror
Bryan
Book Censorship Regimes Issued in Berlin
Berlin authorities Thursday issued regulations banning certain books. The move targets works deemed harmful or dangerous to public order. Officials promise enforcement and potential penalties for violators while outlining review procedures and appeal rights.
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Berlin
High taxes eyed to curb executive salaries report
Washington correspondent for The New York Times says President Prelig day undertook no y petites. The Federal Government would use taxing power to curb high salaries paid to industrial executives. Legislation could be submitted to Congress in January with an active minority in support.
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New York
Washington
New York Times
Machine Gun Sales To Be Controlled
Washington reports the president will modify the proposed gun code to restrict machine gun production and sales to criminals. The attorney general or war secretary must certify the character of private groups buying the weapons.
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Washington
Secretary For War
Railways Defy Governor Wheat Embargo Across North Dakota
Railways openly ignored the state wheat embargo today as shipments moved out of North Dakota. The Governor ordered National Guard mobilization to enforce the edict but delayed action pending further study of its legal aspects.
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Hibmark
North Dakota
Basic Wage Cuts Hit Male and Female Workers
Sydney reports a further reduction in basic wages by the State Arbitration Commission. From November pay, male workers will receive £3 6d weekly and females £1 16s weekly, reflecting lower living costs. The measure aims to cut government expenditure by about £300,000 in a year and save railways roughly £100,000 annually.
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Sydney
D. T Sawking
Chamber of Manufacturers
CC. V. Potts
Full Arbitration Commission
Btevens
Police
Unions Alarmed by State Wage Reduction
Union officials voiced amazement at a state basia wage cut expected to rise but not fall. BE C O'Dea urged government legislation to stop reductions while Hodge Smith of the Public Service Association described grave discontent among lower paid public servants, noting relief to federal workers.
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Sydney
BE. C. O'Dea
Public Service Association
Hodge-Smith
Navy League Letter Questions British Plans for 10 000 ton Cruisers
The Navy League of the United States issues a sensational open letter to the Navy League of the British Empire challenging Sir John Simon’s remarks on American plans for 10,000 ton cruisers. The letter disputes the notion that war between wars is unthinkable and warns of possible contingencies.
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Washington
Navy League of the Unted States
Navy League of the
British Empire
John Simon
Lindberg Eyes North Atlantic Summer Air Route Feasibility
Colonel Lindberg told The Daily Telegraph that a summer service between America and Europe could start now but not as a commercial venture. He warned winter operations would face many difficulties, noting planes would need ice protection and no forced landings on ice strewn seas.
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London
Lindberg
Daily Telegraph
North Atlantic
America
Europe
Nordic Sentiment Rule Spares Translations from Circulation
The decree by Fendlam restricts library loans of foreign or translated works unless they express Nordic German sentiments. It aims to filter materials and preserve local influence, applying to circulating collections and lending policies.
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Fendlam
Ulm Delays Derby Departure for Sydney Arrives in Mascot
Mr Ulm had planned to leave for Sydney today but postponed his trip until tomorrow. He is expected to arrive at Mascot Aerodrome on Sunday morning.
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Derby
Ulm
Sydney
Mascot Aerodrome
Author's Terror Wife Marked Down by Secret Society in Japan
Professor O Conroy reports his wife, who aided his book The Menace of Japan, may have been poisoned by a secret society called The Dragon or the Abisvettal in Japan. He fears kidnapping and retaliation as he keeps data in England.
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London
Professor O'Conroy
Japan
O'Conroy
Cconroy
Marseilles
Cahe
Mr. O'Conroy
England
Acrot
Ulm Landing Ends Derby Flight Journey
Ulm completes 11,050 mile leg in 13 hours 25 minutes after landing at Derby at 12 15 am local time. The aircraft circled several times before resting amid portable barriers. customs accorded pratique to three crew as townspeople cheered. Ulm plans Sydney departure and said engines ran well. News relayed to Sydney by Amalgamated Wireless Ltd. and Canberra Times published details shortly after.
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Bydney
Mr. Ulm
Bir Charica Kingaford Smith
Uhm
Derby
Port Stotes
Uim
Sydney
Amalgamated Wireless Ltd
Canberra
Canberra Times
Ulm Flight Praised Despite British Air Records
London press tributes Mr Ulm as the Daily Telegraal notes air records still stand to be broken. It praises his night and day flying plan toward Australia with British mafia in a week and calls the achievement incomparable to Sir Charles Kingsford Smith for piloting though with likely greater commercial value.
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London
Mr. Ulm
Telegraal
Charles Kingsford Smith
Mushroom Joke Head Waiter Goes Mad in Rome
In Rome a joke about a mushroom feast ends with forty diners ill when the chef claims they ate toadstools. The crowd collapses as agony follows and medical help is sought. The incident unfolds after a humorous kitchen prank spirals into a feared incident.
Italy Delays Four Power Pact Action Amid Mussolini View
Italy defers action under the Four Power Pact as Mussolini deems the moment inopportune for a meeting of signatories. Meanwhile Germany officially withdraws from disarmament talks at the League of Nations.
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Italy
Rome
Signor
Mussolini
Governor General Telegram Hails Crews Achievement
The Governor General dispatched a telegram to Plight-Lieutenant C. T. P. Um praising him and his crew for a wonderful achievement. The message conveys sincere congratulations from the high office to the naval unit and its leadership.
German Withdrawal from Russia Confirmed
Berlin reports that German engineers and specialists are leaving Ruena by order of the Soviets and that Reich consuls across Russia are to instruct all Germans to return to the Fatherland immediately.
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Berlin
Rueda
Reich
Russia
French Budget Draws Wide Protest Across Parties
Paris reports the French budget prompts opposition from multiple quarters with only the cropon text receiving unconditional support. Debates continue in the Chamber of Deputies amid warnings on foreign workers and concerns over defeat during the repert discussion.
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Paris
Iysurvent
M. Deladiee
Chamber of Depute
New South Wales Congratulates England Australia Flight Record
The Premier of New South Wales Sent a telegram to Mr Ulm praising his team for setting a new air record between England and Australia. He notes an enthusiastic welcome for him and his intrepid associates.
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Sydney
Btevens
Hae
Ulm
New South Wales
England
Australia
Kingsford Smiths Tribute To Ulm Record
Melbourne reports Charles Kingsford Smith praising Ulm for breaking the England to Australia flight time. He notes the record stood briefly and credits Ulm’s determination amid difficulties. Both see further rapid aviation progress ahead.
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Melbourne
Charles Kingeford Smith
England
Autralia
Ulm
Pacific
Chef Falls to Frenzy After Poison Mushroom Incident
A physician diagnosed poisoning symptoms among diners in several arcs. The head waiter reported the chef had gone mad and beat his head against a wall before the mushrooms were re-examined. Diners recovered their health and spirits.
Henderson Favors Delay on Four-Power Pact
Geneva reports Mr. Arthur Henderson stating that while the Four-Power Pact could aid League agreements it should not replace a disarmament conference as doing so would unsettle the delegation raise suspicion and harm other conferences and pacts.
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Geneva
Arthur Henderson
Germany
Parliament restores MPs salaries after long sitting
An all night committee-stage debate ended with the House of Representatives restoring £75 per year to MPs salaries, more than twice the public service restoration. The move drew sharp criticism in Sydney, with ministers and opposition members voting to increase allowances while some urged restraint and unemployment aid.
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House of Representatives
Sydney
Country Party
F. Forde
Martens
Fed. Lab
Hiordan
Lyone
AR. James
Ordcer
Nock
C.P
Catholicism Bid for Freedom in Germany Crisis
Cardinal Adolf Bertram issues a manifesto through Germania calling for absolute freedom of the Catholic Press and unrestricted activity for Catholic organizations in Germany. He asks the government to ease the suffering of loyal citizens during the reorganization and protect Catholic interests.
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Berlin
Adolf Bertram
Railway checks on bad coins in metropolitan area
Railway Department installs coin checking appliances after a large number of counterfeit coins passed in the metro area. Officials report widespread circulation and warn passengers to use certified machines at stations.
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Bydney
Railway Department
Scandalous Outspoken Comments Spark Salaries Protest
Protests erupt from graziers and union leaders over Federal Parliament's salary rise. Each union official cites inequity, noting public servants' smaller recovery and urging restraint as thousands struggle with cost of living.
Prohibition to End on December 5
Government acts to defend domestic liquor producers by declaring an embargo on all alcoholic beverages from abroad held in bond. Officials believe the embargo will end when the Eighteenth Amendment is repealed.
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Washington
Ttte
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National Recorder Books
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Aosca
League of Nations
N.S.W
Kingsford Smith
MR. Henderson
Gamblers
Gable
Ind
Corser
Themedlges
Stacey
U.A.P
Graziers’ Association
Walker
N.4.w. Public Service Association
Mr. O'Sullivan
Printing Industry Employees’ Union of Australia
Air
Air, Wilson
Commonwealth Financer
Quarrymrei's Union
Gibson
Baddier’s Union
Mr. Lypch
Amalgamated Postal Workers Union
N.8.w. Branch
Burke
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