Repeal Forces Victorious In Texas Prohibition Vote
In Texas anti prohibitionists led 270 925 to 159 859 on the repeal measure as tabulations from 237 of 254 counties showed, while 274 677 votes favored legalizing 8 2 percent beer through a constitutional amendment with 150 972 against. Senator Morris Sheppard, once dubbed father of the eighteenth amendment, suffered a decisive defeat as Gov. Miriam A Ferguson urged a return to sanity and an end to political hypocrisy.
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Washington votes on prohibition repeal via district level system
Washington voters began a district by district referendum to repeal the bone-dry law, with two delegates per district to the constitutional convention. The vote total across counties will not determine the statewide result, and last election Washington repealed the law by a wide margin though many counties remained dry.
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American Scotland Yard Plan urged by Copeland in crime drive
Senate committee head Copeland urges creation of an American Scotland Yard and universal fingerprinting to bolster a nationwide anti crime program. He calls for fugitive witness returns, strict firearm controls including prohibition of sub calibre machine guns, and public cooperation to stamp out crime. He promotes fingerprinting as a civic duty and cites possible harsh remedies like martial law and life imprisonment to deter racketeering.
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Relief Lists Shrink One Third in Unemployment Aid
A national survey shows about one third of March relief rolls erased as 1.5 million families lost aid, with nearly 3 million still receiving aid. States report varying declines due to job gains and summer work, with notable improvements in Mississippi, Arkansas, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, while Nebraska reports a peak burden and awaits summer work effects.
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Condemned Man Gets Stay of Execution
Wheeling notes a 60 day stay of execution for Joseph Doyle 35 of Ohio County who faced hanging on September 15 for an alleged attack on his employer's five year old daughter. Judge Ritz granted the delay Saturday to permit counsel Carl Bachman former Representative to appeal for a new trial.
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Johnson Opens NRA Campaign
Washington Aug 27 Hugh S Johnson formally opened the nationwide drive to push NRA. He spoke to over a million volunteers promising measures to keep the blue eagle strong while warning against boycotts intimidation and violence. He urged fair enforcement hearings for violations and framed the effort as a milestone in progress with the slogan in union there is strength.
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Enlist Young Democrats in NRA Movement
Washington August 27 a new and well equipped addition to the NRA army will take the field after the Young Democratic Clubs of America convention in Kansas City August 31. Richard F. Roper said the body now in 42 states will be an active force for national recovery. Postmaster General Farley will speak and James Roosevelt will attend. Roper said: utilization will be nonpartisan and nonpolitical with aim to enlist cooperation of all youths as NRA members.
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Christianity Is Action Sermon by Baptist Pastor
The Rev William Bricen Miller delivers a sermon for The Gazette from Calvary Baptist Church using Matthew 28 19 20 to argue Christianity is action not philosophy He cites I came that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly and explores the Greek term for abundance The sermon directs readers to page 3 column 13
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Women Seek Enlistments In Recovery Drive
Women in Charleston and Kanawha county plan to enlist support for the N R A program with a meeting at eleven o clock in the Charleston Women’s club. West Side businessmen will discuss campaign plans at Bartlett’s funeral home at 7 30 p m. Mrs T Timberlake county chairman calls for volunteers from all districts to join the drive, with permanent headquarters to be set up. The West Side and East Side clubs lead city efforts assisted by a ten member committee. A spirit of competition among counties rises as leaders urge wide participation.
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Predict Harmony On New Beer Bill
Richmond news reports Virginia lawmakers expect quick conference on beer tax and budget issues after public works recommendations near completion. Adjournment sine die eyed for Saturday as governor and legislators weigh corporate gross receipts tax and state deficits amid ongoing budget talks.
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Auto Code Is Signed by FDR
President Roosevelt signs the automobile code placing about 450,000 workers under blue eagle protection. He awaits coal industry agreement as steel and oil lines up, with details undisclosed. Officials note the move supports recovery and reduces open shop controversy.
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Prices Of Food Continue Upward
A labor department report shows August food price increases slower than June to mid July, with 46 of 51 cities higher than July, and Los Angeles posting the largest rise at about 16.9 percent. The overall level remains near February 1932, about 5.9 percent above August 1931, while Butte and Manchester show small declines and Norfolk records a drop of 2.2 percent.
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Code Is Filed By Appalachian Field Operators
Negotiations between the United Mine Workers and non union bituminous coal operators over a code of fair competition in the industry reached a standstill. President Roosevelt or Hugh S Johnson were expected to propose the next move as the industry faces wage and hour disputes and potential presidential-imposed code. The non union group filed a substitute code mirroring automobile wage provisions, including a 3.84 basic wage, 40 cent south differential, 40 hour week, and labor control powers. The miners seek a 5 daily wage with a 30 hour week, intensifying deadlock on wages. The Appalachian region wage and hour rules may extend industry wide, with new arbitration provisions and updated marketing clauses. Both sides caucused and presented positions to Johnson before the notice to turn to page 2.
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Administrators To Meet Today For Relief Conference
County relief administrators open a two day conference beginning today to discuss maximizing relief funds and securing jobs for the jobless. Frances W. Turner, acting state director of public welfare, calls for coordinated relief work and employment campaigns across 55 counties.
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Tugwell Named Roosevelt Brain Trust Leader
Washington reports Rexford G. Tugwell, newly appointed as assistant secretary of agriculture, becomes Roosevelt's top brain trust adviser after Moley’s resignation. Tugwell, a Columbia alum like Moley, is noted for work across farm, public works and NRA programs and is touring the western states. The brain trust now includes about 25 college professors and economists in various departments.
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Triumph of Hulls Policies in Moley Resignation
Ray mond Moley, assistant secretary of state, resigns amid long simmering clash with Secretary Cordell Hull. Hull learns of developments by AP call while vacationing in Virginia Hills. Officials expect a successor will be named before fall war debt talks and tariff negotiations begin.
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Clarksburg Man Killed in West Virginia Car Crash
Edward Siers a 30 year old resident of Clarksburg West Virginia was killed in a late day automobile accident near Waynesburg Pennsylvania involving a truck and two cars Anna McGary 31 of Clarksburg was injured and is treated at Greene County Memorial hospital J C G Coughlin 27 driver of the car carrying Siers and Hallie R Hart escaped injury Coughlin is held as a witness pending an inquest tomorrow Earl Parker 32 of Fairview West Virginia drove the truck Siers crash left McGary believed to have a fractured skull
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Rioting in St Pierre Triggers Warships and Occupation
Rioters in St Pierre protest taxes imposed by the colony governor leading to the dispatch of two French warships Centrecasteaux and Ville d Ys to the port. The capital is occupied by armed sailors guarding streets after clashes in which several citizens were arrested. World war veterans condemn the occupation as Paris news awaited.
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Resignation Follows Split With Secy Hull
Raymond Moley, adviser to President Roosevelt, resigns as Assistant Secretary of State effective Sept 7 to edit a national weekly with Vincent Astor. The move follows tension with Secretary Hull, marked by a split during the London conference. Moley cites friendship with the President and dedication to writing and teaching as motives.
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Helen Wills Moody Triumph Sparks Chicago Pubic Buzz
In Santa Monica on August 27, a note discusses Helen Wills Moody’s championship win and contrasts it with Texas prohibition results. The writer jokes about Armistice publicity, mentions President Roosevelt addressing wealthy Dutchess County neighbors, and ponders coded messages for them.
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