Crew leaders profit from migrant workers plight
A Bridgeton report exposes how farm labor contractors, or crew leaders, dominate migrant workers through fear and coercion. It details violence and heavy charges at camps, high profits from food and services, and a system where farm owners rely on these leaders to recruit and manage labor. Twenty migrant workers’ deaths in California are cited to illustrate the danger.
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Tejeras
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Teiel
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Aydin
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Max Rossman
Bridgetow
Kossman
Aly Jab
Louie Pizzo
3 Dersey
la Standards
State Capitol Lacks Funds for Fire Safety Compliance
LINCOLD reports no appropriation to fix fire safety at the State Capitol. Chief Deputy Paul Thein notes multiple violations, with a mid August reinspection planned by Fire Marshal Joe Pinta. A discussion with Legislative officials and the state building commission will seek a path to full compliance, hindered by overcrowding and wiring.
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UPI
State Capitol
Clive Short
Paul Thein
Joe Pinta
State Building Commission
Shoot
Iowa Corn Blight Detected in More Counties
Iowa state university leaf blight committee reports southern corn leaf blight identified in Sac Wright and Madison counties bringing total across 13 Iowa counties. Weather in coming weeks will influence spread while officials advise careful spraying decisions for growers with blight lesions but caution against spraying where southern blight infection is confirmed.
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Ames
Iowa
UPL
State University
Sac
Wright
Madison
Telegram subscription and rate notice from Calundub era
Telegram publication details list delivery as daily except Sunday and rate structures including car cut delivery and regional pricing. It notes subscribers must notify the postmaster and telegrams office of address changes with dates and new addresses.
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Calundub
Hetenska
Colunbes
Scor
Colfaxe Derrick
Nance
Mehraske
Citer
Ical
Galarhys
Astrological Forecast for All Zodiac Signs
The fragment outlines daily predictions by sign from Aries to Pisces with cautions on trust, finances, careers, and personal relationships. It notes personal resilience for birthdays and hints at potential domestic changes, urging patience and prudent actions across months.
Slight Harvest Setback From Rains In Nebraska Wheat
Lincoln report from the State Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics notes a slight wheat harvest setback due to recent rains with about 20 percent complete versus a 24 percent normal. While rainfall aided drought relief in many areas, some local wind and hail damage occurred. corn development ranges from good to excellent, but leaf blight is now reported in 38 counties and corn hover infestations are rising, requiring spraying in many eastern areas.
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Aquarius
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Lincoln
UPL
Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics
Governor Exon names Minden man to wheat panel
Gov J J Exon announced the appointment of LeRoy Hansen of Minden to the Nebraska Wheat Development Utilization and Marketing Committee. Hansen replaces Robert Ranher of Sidney and is president of the County Farmers Union with prior service as president of the Kearney Wheat Growers Association.
Norris Breaks Party Lines for Smith in 1928
George W. Norris of Nebraska, a Republican, endorsed Democrat Alfred E. Smith over Herbert Hoover amid religious and prohibition tensions. He argued Smith could break Tammany ties and pursue public power reform, even as his stance risked his GOP standing. Norris defended religious liberty and farm relief, highlighting his integrity and willingness to act on convictions.
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Herbert Hoover
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Hoover
New York
George Norris
Nebraska
Mie
Nebraska State Historial Society
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Norris
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Smith
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Omaha
White House
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Nebraska State Historical Society
Congress
Three Nebraska freshmen win Norfolk Feed Mills scholarships
Three University of Nebraska incoming freshmen receive $231 Norfolk Feed Mills scholarships to attend the College of Agriculture this fall. Recipients are James FE Demerath of Plainview Alan Jahde of Pender and Monte Stauffer of Page.
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University of Nebraska
Norfolk Feed Mills
College of Agriculture
James. FE Demerath
Plainview
Alan Jahde
Pender
Monte Stauffer
Page
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