Spy Planes Probed as Letters From Agency Park Waste
Washington Aug 21 United Press reports say mutilated letters found in the waste basket of the Railway Audit and Inspection detective agency in Atlanta were shown to the La Follette Senate civil liberties committee as it opens a probe into suspected espionage. Committee investigators described the letters as tied to the agency and noted a show cause order blocked surrender of subpoenaed records in the DC court. Officials reportedly did not appear, while investigators followed fliers of money taken from the Atlanta office over several days.
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United Press
Washington
la Follette Senate Civil iWberties Committee
Inka Jahor
Atlanta
Ie Committee
Robert M. LaVollette
Pineh
C. T. Ivy
Atlanta Rail Way Audit Office
Dave
Landon Heads East for Drought Conference in Des Moines
Gov Alf M Landon announced en route to Iowa and Illinois that he would attend the drought conference called at Des Moines by President Roosevelt. He boarded the Landon special train after an Omaha demonstration and chatted with reporters in the press car amid cheering crowds and rain at the station.
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United Press
Landon
Iowa
Alf M. Landon
London
Colorado
Nebrka
Pennsylvania
New York
Omaha
Majority of Pittsburgh Tube workers back union drive
Joseph Timko, organizer, announced that about 58 percent of the 400 employees at the Pittsburgh Tube company in Monaca, Pennsylvania, have signed under the union banner, marking the first endorsement of the Boureyrnnty drive.
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United Press
Monaca
John L. Lewis Steel Industry
Bouyer
Joseph Mmiko
Timko
Pittsburgh Tube Company
Basmer
Road to Ruin Shows American Chain Co First Half Profit
American Chain Co reports estimated consolidated net income for the first half of may reach 1,221,385 before undisturbed profits tax with dividends totaling 3.65 per common share. This compares with 0.17 per share in the prior year.
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American Chain Co
We the People and the New Deal Export Policy
Jan Ranklin article critiques George N. Peek as New Deal export chief amid clashes with Henry Wallace Cordell Hull and FDR. It argues Peek sought to sell farm products abroad at a loss to aid allies while critics claim such policy harmed prices, citing Canada trade data and proposed cantilevered benefits.
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Jan Ranklin
Washington
George N. Peek
Uni
Henry Wallace
Cordell Hulh
Roosevelt
Tuts Linn
Gundersley
Wallis
Hull
Peek
Biecwss
Perk
Wallace
Iowa
United States
Canada
George
G O P Candidate Rapped by Clark in Missouri Rally
Senator Bennett Champ Clark assailed Republican nominee Alf Landon as an unknown quantity, backed by wealth and privilege. He urged Democrats and liberals to back Roosevelt for re election, accusing business leaders and groups of promoting vilification against the president.
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United Press
Ochan City
Bennett Champ Clark
Alf Landon
Sen. Clark
Roosevelt
Hospital Loan Approved for New Wing in Pennsylvania
United Press reports Adrian Hospital Association in PINXSUTAWINEY Pennsylvania received an $85,000 federal loan to fund construction of a new wing. Attorney General C. J. Margiotti announced the aid, noting the project aims to expand hospital capacity and improve local health services.
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United Press
Pinxsutawiney
Adrian Hospital Association
C. J. Margiotti
Aed
Bai
U S Refuses to Join Mediation Over Spanish Civil War
United States maintains neutrality in Spain's civil conflict, declining Uruguayan minister’s invitation to join mediatory talks. Britain warns it will fire on planes over Gibraltar if they violate airspace. Loyalist forces report gains near Madrid and Guadelope as Fascist elements reinforce. Mexico reports 50,000 rifles aboard steamship Magallares en route to Spain.
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Hobart C. Montee
United Press
Washington
United States
Spain
William Phillips
London
Great Britain
Gibraltar
Gibralnr
Madrid
Tremadura
Guadelupe
Caceres
Mercia
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Mexico City
Milk Control Board to Meet at Erie September 21
The state milk control board led by Howard G C Essaman of East Springfield Erie County will hold eight public hearings on milk prices for producers and consumers. One hearing is set for Erie on September 21. The board may issue separate orders for each marketing area after hearings rather than a single statewide decision.
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State Mine Control Board
Howard GC. Essaman
Springfield
Erie County
Erie
Wednesday Afternoon Closing Sought Citywide
A petition circulated among grocers in the city aims to win support for Wednesday afternoon closing all year. Under current rules the half holiday lasts only through summer. grocers may follow if groceries adopt year round Wednesday closings.
Farrell works expansion to produce steel slabs in Sharon
SHARON Pa Aug 21 Expansion of the Farrell works of the Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation to include production of steel slabs for mills of the Youngstown district was announced by officials today.
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Sy Wiltes
Sharon
Farrell Works
Carnegie-Ilinois Steel Corporation
Milla
Youngstown
Sterling West Vice Commander Alfred Hand dies after truck fall
Alfred Hand aged 19, of Vandergrift, was killed when a truck rolled down a hillside ditch after the driver lost control. Hand, riding in the vehicle owned by James P. Aten, was thrown from the cab and died instantly. Deputy Coroner R. Lawrence Levy and state police investigated, noting the crash occurred as the truck veered across the Five Corners area road.
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Sterling West
Alfred Hand
Yrar-ali San
Sthanu
James P. Aten
Whenling
James Jr
Cnn
Macadan
Nwanu Chine
Coruney
R. Lawrence Levyson
Wao
Tatality
Tovay
Uyroid
Mead
Wiena Sage
Linuises
Large Kinzua Dam Declared Menace in Concession
In Wane Pennsylvania on August 21 the planned 17 million dollar Kinzua flood control dam on the Allegheny River above Warren was condemned as a menace despite modern engineering. Senator W B Rodgers reversed his earlier approval and urged a probe for smaller dams to impound water more economically.
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United Press Wane
Kinzua
Allegheny River
Warren
W. B. Rodgers
Pittsburgh Tri-State Authority
Nike
Rogers
Cave-in delays rescuers at Missouri mine tomb
In Moberly Missouri rescuers faced a fresh cave-in danger that halted progress toward the W rock level where four men were believed entombed after a fire and cave-in more than 60 hours ago. Timber pileups and canvas delays further slowed the salvage effort as Arnold Griffith, the state mine inspector, warned of renewed danger and predicted at least five hours before progress might resume.
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Griffith
Fareine
Anishes
Chicago Excluded From Eastern Time Zone by Federal Panel
Washington Aug 21 The Interstate Commerce Commission rejected Chicago’s bid to join the Eastern Time zone despite a city council vote and similar moves by nearby Illinois towns. The panel also approved adding Michigan’s lower peninsula to the Eastern zone.
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Unied
Washington
Inerstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Lower Peninsula
Michigan
Ilinois
James Morris Dies After Stroke in Pennsylvania
James Morris, long time Corry resident with many friends, died after a stroke suffered at the Macceabee Hhiie in Chatham Pa where he had lived for years. Funeral services will be held at the fraternal home and the body taken to Washington DC for burial where his residence resides. Miss Ruth Franz is visiting friends in Alcon Ohio for a few days.
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James Morris
Corry
Chatham
Washington, D. C
Ruth Franz
Alcon
Ohio
First Annual Soap Box Derby Draws Huge Crowd
Hundreds witness a soap box derby on South Center Street in the afternoon. Twelve home made machines competed amid risk as drivers escaped with minor injuries and three carts were damaged. Participants faced tough trials as the event tested their builds and driving skill.
One Man Grand Jury Probes Black Legion Indictments
Circuit Judge James Chenot, in a two day session, announced indictments against 24 members of the Black Legion for cranial syndicalism. Four suspects, including Harvey Davis known as Colonel, Roy Homer, Wea Guthery, and Roy Hepnne, are in custody. The probe, conducted under secrecy, was aided by Assistant Attorney General Chester P. O'Hara.
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Detroit
United Press
James @. Chenat
Black Legion
Teumot
Tudge Chenot
Harvey Davis
Clarence Frye
Wea Guthery
Roy Hepnne
Davis
Dayton | Gein
Charles A. Poole
WPA
Otter
Roy Honner
Guthrie
Chenot
David E. Crowley
Art
Wayne County
Chester P. O'Hara
Democratic leader killed in Blair County crash
Altoona Pa Aug 21 Cornelius B Powers 36 of Bellwood died when his car overturned on the Bellwood Blaineburg highway He was a Blair County Democratic politician a former candidate for county commissioner and this week elected treasurer of Blair County Federation at Young Democratic Clubs
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United Press
Altoona
Cornelus B. Powers
Bellwood
Bellwood-Blaiiburg
Powers
Blair County
Blair County Federation
Yeinoeratio
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Jacob Busopsky
Hazelwood
Newspaper Guild to Publish Morning Paper in Seattle
The Seattle chapter of the Newspaper Guild, after eight days of stoppage, announced it will publish a morning newspaper. The move follows a prevented strike and involves the Seattle Post-Intelligencer lineage and recent editorial direction.
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Shuttle
Seattle
Newspaper Guild
Publica
Seattle Post-Intelligence
Guring
Juanapapes Nore
Steel Spring Company Faces Union Charges in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Aug 21 report says Standard Steel Spring Co with plants in Coraopolis and Moon Township faced two specific charges of unfair labor practices filed with the National Labor Board by Edward J. Maloney secretary of Lodge No 209 Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers. Strikers seek relief at a county emergency station in Coraopolis and a committee of 18 will push for recognition and limited workweek adjustments while plant superintendent Queenan rejects outside union talks. The strike leader predicted a settlement within ten days.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Aus
Violaton
Wagner
Standard Steel Spring Company
Coraopolis
Moontown
National Labor Board
Edward J. Maloney
Amalgamated Association of
Tron, Steel and Tin Workers
Mlegheny County
Bearch
Queenan
Edward J. Maroney
Amalgamated Association of Tron Steel and Tin Workers
Actress Hurt When Attacked in Beverly Hills Home
Hollywood August. Ruby Loraine an English film comedian and Hupert Grayson’s relative was beaten and wounded by an armed intruder in her Beverly Hills kitchen. She wrestled the man’s pistol, tore off his mask and neighbors’ cries drove the prowler away. She was rushed to a private hospital for treatment.
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Ruby Loraine
Film Comediene
Hollywood
United Press
Calif
Hupert Grayson
Beverly Hills
Durin
Shower Ends Sultry Spell in Hot Afternoon
A heavy shower failed to break the sultry heat as temperatures rose after rainfall. The afternoon remained warm and humid with no relief for those outdoors.
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James Mead, JR
American Legion
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Rey
Weisley
Wilkes-Barre
Jtory
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Scranton
Walter J. iStess
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Chaise
McDate
Dinard A. Mayes
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