WPA projects eyed in Alabama with 18 counties listed
The state WPA director Thad Holt announced 26 new applications adding to existing allotments for projects across 18 counties including Colbert Limestone Marshall Etowah Dale Crenshaw Conecuh Marion and Montgomery. Engineering planning aims to release work Monday for about 5000 jobs, raising total relief to WPA transitions to over 15000.
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Limestone County
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Boas
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Princeton
Morgan
Falkville
Crenshaw County
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Conecuh
Evergreen
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Enterprise
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Montgomery
Engineering Department
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Markets At A Glance New York July 26 AP
Stocks firm with utilities in demand and steady, secondary loans improving. Curb market and power issues advance while foreign exchanges remain quiet. Guilder at 65 tton steady, Wall Street and house buying rise, coffee prices lower as Brazilian markets ease.
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New York
Wall Street
Trio Wounded as Robbers and Officials Battle
A woman shopper and a bystander were shot and wounded as three robbers battled police in the street. One bandit was hit. two accomplices fled with money into the crowd, scattering bills as the exchange ended. A 12 gauge shotgun was involved in the melee.
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Jay
Bank Heist Spree Ends With Intercepted Escape in Amelia
Three men attempted a robbery at Union Bank and Trust in Amelia Virginia, but fled after the incident. Police units pursued the suspects but only partial details remain from the early report. No injuries reported as the investigation continues in the Peoria area as officers chase leads.
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Peoria
Amelia
Union Bank and Trust
Civil Service Announces Additional Examinations
The Civil Service announces expanded open examinations for the year. Optional subjects include pediatrics obstetrics orthopedics and general maternal and child health. Further details and application information are available from the department of labor.
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United States Civil Services Mn
Department of Labor
Rice
Crazy Char Pollino Hunted After Fatal Philadelphia Shooting
Philadelphia July 36 AP report says 19 year old Charles Pollino known as Crazy Char killed another youth, wounded a 70 year old man, and fired at neighbors to settle a score. Detectives hunted a network around Pollino home as a shot rang out and a man later fell with a bullet to the heart. Police pursued as Pollino disappeared following the chaotic street confrontation.
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Philadelphia
Charles Pollino
Charlie
Fugitive In Chain Gang Sheriff Says Spears Identified
Sheriff Alex May claims Theo Spears, described as a Negro in Morgan County, has been identified as a singer of a woman in Dothan Alabama. May says Spears is believed to be in a Georgia chain gang serving a life term for a woman’s killing. Extradition plans were not disclosed.
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Ale
Georgia
Alex May
Theo Spears
May
Spears
Morgan
Catholic Leader Moves to Form Cabinet in The Hague
A Catholic political leader in The Hague signals plans to form a new cabinet amid a national crisis as Premier Hendrik Colijn faces pressure. The 54 year old queen and policy leaders influence the move with the cabinet expected to reflect ongoing tensions.
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Hague
Iki
Paanatse Park
Te. Gay
Hendryk Colijnevere
Nye proposal for government bank and central credit control
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Nye's plan to create a government owned central bank to control national credit with a seven member board. Proposed by Senator Nye after talks with Charles Coughlin and others, the substitute would set up a Bank of the United States of America.
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Havik
Reserve Board
Charles B. Coughlin
United States America
Incomplete Roster List From Camp Shows Multiple Names
A scanned camp roster fragment lists numerous individuals with partial spellings and typos. Names include Joe W, Second Wd Crussette B, Sidney Privates Strmh class, Bennett, Mormon, Chasteen, Floyd, Lieu Mraels C, and others, many damaged or unclear.
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Lieu- Mraels C
Crussette B
Low
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Bennett
Mormon
Chasteen
Ken
Floyd
Wil L
Privat Floyd
Elliott
Lard
Glasscock
van B
Merion
Holder
Arthur
Jones
Moore
Wart W
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Modie
Proctor
Robert
Phragher
Paul
Young
Young James
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Burlesoo
Hul Lins
Roy
Crowe
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Eubanks
Hubbard T
Bods
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Free
Guas
Vietor
Green
Guy
Henneva
Halbrooks
Hangin
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M. Harvel
James
Jackson
Billy
Mracke
Lindsey
Dinsmore
Toison
Rw Roberts
Welder
Wilder
Bwiton
Wood
Magon
Right
al Y Oung
Lamor
Winedori
Ock
Solon Denies Wrongdoing On Utilities Ballot
Senate testimony centers on Representative Patton who admits buying 3000 in bonds amid allegations from a witness about a small box seen near John Carpenter’s hotel room. The hearing, led by the senate lobby committee, probes possible improper influence on the utility bill.
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Associated Press
Washi
Senate Lobby Committee
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Tex
Pat
John W. Carpenter
Texas Power
Huddleston Ave
Als
Cohen
Aepativates
Sellers Patton
Sellera
Mutiny on the Barge Weekend Shoot Ends in Sinking
A movie production incident near California involved a barge sinking during filming. One man is reported missing after the accident while crew and cast reshoot scenes described as intense and challenging.
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Sinke
Island
Calif
Strong
Nan
Troops Stoned by Strikers in Far West City
In Hoquiam Washington 800 lumber workers clashed with troops during a riot. Soldiers faced stones and a bayonet deployment as they dispersed the crowd amid ongoing labor unrest and escalating disturbances.
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Far West City
Hoquiam
Wash
Senate
Retailers Boost May and June Stock in Heat Wave
Additional gains were seen as retailers advanced their carl estimates amid an improved outlook. Weather conditions slowed demand, but postponed purchases of May and June were released in larger weekly volumes as summer stocks dwindled and losses accelerated. Hot-weather items led the market amid the heat wave.
New York Post Signs With Guild
The New York Post announced it has signed a contract with the Newspaper Guild for its editorial workers. Stern, publisher, and a Guild representative participated in negotiations. The Post stated it will not employ non members in news or editorial offices.
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Aper Guild
Stern
Berkeley Bell Wins Seabright Lawn Tennis Trophy
Berkeley Bell, the moving Texan, staged a strong finish to seal victory at the Seabright lawn tennis tournament. Bell, long known for dominating the court, edged past rivals as spectators watched on the Fernwood grounds in Seabright New Jersey.
Real estate conflicts cited over legislative intent
A report notes that conflicts affected the legislature’s intent in certain instances. The transmission includes statements from 8. W., the chairman, and references to ongoing discussions and recommendations. The fragment hints at oversight and legislative alignment concerns.
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Permanent Parole for Jordan Sought by Board
The Alabama Board of Pardons asked Governor Bibb Graves to grant permanent parole for former State Senator E. D. Jordan of Attalla. Two of three members conditioned the recommendation on him serving part of his two to two and a half year sentence for soliciting a bride while a state official. The case stems from a 1934 conviction in circuit court.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Board of Pardons Toto
Bibb Graves
E. D. Jordan
Attalla
Jordan
Italian Ethiopian talks edge toward July or August meeting
Aegunel session to consider the Italy Ethiopia dispute asks whether to meet July 31 or August 1. Avenoi of the League urges a reply before his invitation, noting the Ethiopian government’s view that Italian membership would aid fuller negotiations and civilization.
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Italy
Ethiophics
C. Avenoi
League
Ethiopia rejects revival of commission in Italy dispute
Addis Ababa officials said Ethiopia would not accept a revival of the commission in its controversy with Italy, a stance announced upon receipt of a new proposal noted by authorities.
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Ethiopia
Mediato
Addis Ababa
Italy
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