Roosevelt Tells Labor Policies Will Prevail
Roosevelt told Labor League members that New Deal policies would endure despite Supreme Court challenges. He expressed faith that progress would come through law and criticized court rulings against certain laws. Sidney Hillman urged government support to reduce unemployment through a shorter work week. The piece notes tensions over the NRA and AF of L leadership.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Johor
League
Sidney Hillman
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Shere
London
Hillman
National Industrial Recovery Administration
John L. Lewis
United Mince Workers
American Federation of Labor
Ags
Cot
Rush Holt to keynote national convention speech
In Cleveland on August 10 Senator Rush D Holt will be the keynote speaker at the first national convention of the National Union for Social Justice. The event opens Friday with Rev Charles E Coughlin claiming the Cleveland gathering will put the Republican convention to shame. Holt, speaking from his West Virginia home Hall at age 11 the senate critic of Roosevelt admin gave no topic for his address, only that he would share his viewpoints. Walter B D Davis announced Holt's selection as grand marshal. Also slated to speak are Rep William Lemke of North Dakota and Thomas C O'Brien of Boston, nominees of the Union party for president and vice president.
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Cleveland
Rush D
National Union For Social Justice
Charles E. Coughlin
West Virginia
Hall
Senate
Holt
Walter BD
Davis
Lemke
William Lemke
North Dakota
Thomas C. O'Brien
Boston
Union Party
Cal
College Girl Disappears From Inner Queen Mary
New York August 10 1936 College student Jane Carey 21 is listed as missing presumed dead after the Queen Mary docked in New York City authorities report no notes or clues to her disappearance. Her father Mr Louis Carey traveled from Lynn Massachusetts to learn of her fate. The boat had carried her from Europe where she had been studying.
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New York
Jane Carey
Fsmith College
Lynn
Masa
Nell
Douis Laerniz Carey
Europe
Sumlay
Flood Control Studied by FDR Flood Control Tour Plans
President Roosevelt announced a flood relief tour of Pennsylvania and southern New York starting Thursday with a visit to the Great Lakes Exposition in Cleveland and a Chautauqua speech may be broadcast. He will be joined by Maj. Gen. Edward M. Markham and other officials, visiting towns across New York and Pennsylvania before returning to Hyde Park. Governors Lehman and Earle would join him at multiple stops.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
New York
Chautauqua
N.Y
Cleveland
White House
Roosvelt
Edward M. Markhar
Army Engineers
Robert Fechner
Ey Conservation Corps
Soul Erosion Service
WPA
Natonal Resources
Townstowns
WEA
Mayville
Chau Tauqua
Binghampton
N. Y
Scranton
Wilkes- Barre
Highlands
Hyde Park
Lehman
Earle
Johnstown
Binghamton
Tye Pali
Substratosphere Flight Cross Country Scheduled
CINCINNADO Aug 10 661 Tirst coast to coast airplane flight in the substratosphere scheduled for September 15. A flying text tube by Transcontinental and Western Air Line would fly Los Angeles to New York. The ship undergoing preliminary tests at Kansas City. Mo. Officials said the plane rose to 30 000 feet in 30 minutes, reaching the top of a 10 000 foot layer of air.
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Cincago
Transcontinental and Western
Arr
Los Angeles
New York
Kansas City
Tate
Wiley Post
Food price fears as drought slashes crops and harvests
Washington report says drought threatens higher food prices with the US crop reporting board forecasting the smallest corn yield in 60 years. Corn at 1,439,185,000 bushels, far below 1983 levels. wheat, oats, and nuts also down. Milk and meat production drop, signaling tight supplies and greater grain demand this season.
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Washington
U.S. Crop Reporting Board
Agriculte
Henry A. Wallice
Drought Declared National Disaster Official Action Near Midwest
Chicago officials announce a national disaster designation for drought areas spanning the Midwest food belt. Authorities mobilize emergency funds and job programs, with claims of 10 000 Wisconsin workers added immediately and 22 000 more to come. Mercury records spike across multiple cities, signaling extreme heat and continued adverse conditions.
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Mercury
Them City
Kansas Cay
Wicenita
Kins
Concordianand
Dodge City
Fort Smith
Agk
Springfield
Keakhuk
Dallas
Tex
Devastating Forest Fires Sweep Seven States
Across seven states and parts of Canada devastating forest fires raged as thousands of firefighters fought to contain them. In California near San Jose fog hampered efforts while Wyoming halted a 5,000 acre blaze near Muskers. Minnesota communities faced evacuation as fires advanced, and Wisconsin reported numerous active fires near the Canadian border. Coast guards aided Michigan relief efforts after a boat disappearance, and Alberta faced several major fires driven by strong winds. Ottawa warned of ongoing danger as foresters pressed to limit spread.
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Associated Press
Canada
San Jose
Calif
Wyoming
Jack Pine Forest
Muskers
Minnesota
COC
WPA
Red Cross
Idaho
Wisconsin
Portage
Mich
Michigan
Alberta
Leas
Edward VII
Washington State
State Agriculture Services Increase as Costs Are Cut
An article by Al Quint examines the state agriculture department budget trends from early funding to the 1930s and 1950s, noting cost cuts in general revenue while service levels reportedly rose. It highlights McLaughlin era reductions, salary figures, and the division of expenses between general and special revenue for the experimental station and extension services.
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al Quint
J. T. Mefartghlin
Department of Agriculure
Howard M. Gure
McLaughlin
Cammuissener Gare
McLauglin
Gore
Cal
Sesorit
Flashes of Life In These U S News Clippings
A fragment from a Kansas City report notes H O Schaible assisting a stranger seeking Wale rian street after a misunderstanding about a direction. In Philadelphia Patrolman James McDevitt reports on duty in summer uniform, worried about a stolen pistol. In Peoria Muskrats are blamed for damaging Em Barnevelt’s barge, gnawing holes in the hull and risking a $20,000 boat.
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James McDevitt
Rias Peoria
Em! Barnevelt
Mie Pois Tiver Pool
Crsfl
Zion preacher warns 1996 judgment amid storm
Wilbur Glenn Voliva, overseer of the Christian Catholic church at Zion, told his audience during vesper that the Lord would not allow more calamity in 1996. Three hours later Zion suffered a heavy storm with more than two inches of rain, the heaviest of the year.
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Zion
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Christian Catholtic Church At
Hhis Ancienteat
Coed Slaying Trial Claims Sex Crime At Center
ASHEVILLE N C Aug 10 Sheriff Laurence Brows said Martin Moore a six foot three Negro confessed to entering the Tatters Park hotel where he abducted and killed coed Helen Clesen after she screamed He claimed to use a master key but investigators say he did not The case drew attention as Moore allegedly attacked two other women at the New York University coed during the same era authorities said the grand jury and district attorney would consider the case further and Moore was arrested Saturday night after being pursued by officers and detectives from Charlotte and New York
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Asheville
N.C
Laurence E. Brows
Martin Moore
Hallhos
Helen Clesen
Tattery Park
Hirawn
Waylar
Tremwn
Master Key
Brown
Charilotte
New York
Moore
Howard H Holt of Grafton Dies After Illness
Howard H Holt publisher of the Graf ton Sentinel died after a long illness. Born September 12 983 in West Graton he joined the Sentinel staff as a youth and later built the paper’s stake. He studied at West Virginia University, served on Senator Ellings staff in Washington, and became managing editor before buying controlling interest in the publication. He was a member of his Lutheran church, Knights of Pythias, and Loyal Order of Moose. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday.
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Ghaeton
Howard St. Holt
Te Grafton Sentinel
Ilness
Holt
West Graton
Sentinel
Dares Wo Holt
West Virginia University
Coleege
Taylor County
U. S
Stephen B. Elling
Washington
Graffen
Lutheran Church
Knights of
Dyrhelas
Order
Actress Denies Drinking Orgies At Astor Home
In Los Angeles a court warrant targets playwright George S. Kaufman as actress Mary Astor testifies in her custody case. She denies guests at her Beverly Hills home drank or engaged in orgies, despite names like Cerf Silbermann and others mentioned in relation to her diary.
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Astor Home
Los Angeles
Rameos
Mary Astor
George S. Kaufman
Miss Astor
Hollywood
New York
Benedett Cert
Sylvia Sidney
Daniel Silherberg
Wall Street
John Barrymore
Agying Screen Rover
George Oppere Neimer
Jeb Floridee
Frank Alfred Car~pegra
Astor
Beverly Hills
Joseph Anderson
Franklin Thorpe
Goodwin
Knnght
Kattman
Tharper
Toraiey
Celta
Melody
Irving Thalberg
Narrymore
Cerf
Silberbern
PWA Weighs Elk River Bridge Plan in Charleston
Dawson, mayor of Warttitinton, says the Public Works Administration may approve a $450,000 grant for a new Elk River bridge in Charleston linking Kas Nawha Street and Columbia Boulevard. If funded, $550,000 bond issue would raise total to build the span. PWA study continues with expected decision within 10 days as officials confer with Robert A. Fernster.
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Mase D. Boone Dawson
Frelatert
Public Works Administration
Cite
Dawson
Elk River
Charleston
Treasury
City Planning Committee
Anayar
Civil War Fighting Rages on All Fronts
Madrid reports intensified fighting as the radical government seizes five German Lufthansa planes for investigation over arms. Rebels claim major gains at Montijo and near Badajoz while Franco warns Madrid teeters toward capitulation.
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Karl H. von Wiegand
U.S
Madrid
Spain
Lufthansa
Hite Jer
Barcelona
Ovizeda
Zaragoza
Cordura
Bartejan
Montijo
Hadajoz
Badajoz
Francisco Franco
Seville
Morocco
Guadarrama
British protest over yacht attack kills Capt Rupert Savile
London reports the British ambassador lodged a strong protest with Insurgent Spanish leaders after the yacht of Capt Rupert Savile, a former Royal Air Force officer, was struck and he was killed near Gijon. His wife, reportedly American-born, was wounded. Britain reserves the right to compensation.
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London
Spain
Rupert Savile
Royal Air Force
Hill
Gijon
Britain
Campensation
Savile
Almirante Cervantes
Republicans Nominate Circuit Judges Across Regions
GOP circuit sessions nominated several judges for November races. In the fifth circuit Jackson Mason Roane and Calhoun counties nominated Lewis H Muller for reelection. The twenty fourth circuit including Mingo and Wayne counties backed Jesse Hammock to face Charles Ferguson. Marshal County’s Lloyd Arnold was named for the second circuit opposing James Shipman. The 23rd circuit nominated Arthur Arnold of Piedmont, opposed by D E Cuppett. Eighth circuit nominees included Deno F Howard for reelection. McDowell County sent G L Counts for the criminal court and W Merle Watkins won the nomination for the nineteenth circuit.
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Lewis H. Muller
Rip~ Iny
Jackson
Mason
Roane
Calhoun
Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit
Jesse Hammock
Wayne County
Hammock
Charles G. Ferguson
Mingo
Wayne
Lloyd Arnold
Marshal County
Second Judicial Circuit
James Shipman
Marshal
Tyler
Wetzel Counties
Arthur Arnold
Piedmont
Arnold
United States
D. E. Cuppett
Parsons
Mineral
Grant
Tucker
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Deno F. Howard
McDowell County
GL. Counts
W. Merle Watkins
Nineteenth Judicial Circuit
Watking
Rebel Union Group Ignores Suspension Threat
John L. Lewis and the committee for Industrial Organization resolved to ignore the AFL executive council’s suspension threat unless disbanded by September 5. The decision followed a late night meeting at United Mine Workers HQ, reaffirming their stance to carry on despite the order.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
American Federation of Labor Executive Council
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Pope protests violence against churches in Spain
Vatican telegram reports US Pope Pius XII urging Madrid to halt violence against priests and churches during the Spanish Civil War. An Osservatore Romana editorial urges the regime to intervene, fearing insurgent control may protect the church, and expresses hope for peace and justice.
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Pope
Spain
Vatican City
Pius II
Vatican
Madrid
Ox Cervatore Romane
Holy See
Osservatore Romana
Ilf
Anti New Deal Group to Meet in Charleston
An anti New Deal Democratic group led by J Lewis Bumgardner of Deckley attorney and C C Dickinson of Charleston coal trade plans a meeting in Charleston possibly next week to organize and perhaps hear an out of state Democrat speaker. The article notes Bumgardner will vote for Landon Knox Shott and identifies opposition to Roosevelt and the New Deal as their motive.
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Deckley
West Virginia
Roosevelt
Sok
J. Lewis Bumgardner
C. C. Dickinson
Charles
Bumgardner
Charleston
Landon
All MM
Cal
Frank Knox
Repubican
Hugh Ike Shott
Dinefield
U. S. Senate
Knox
Shott
Dickinson
Sumgardney
Detroit
Aleston
Roosevel
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U. S. Crop Reporting Board
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Secret Service
Joseph BE. Murphy
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Morris Ewing
Edlar
Kan
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Penn
Schabble
Wile Street
Schaible
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Howard H. Holt
Grafton
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PWA
D. B. Dawson
Aesbens
Anti-New Deal Group
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