Wheeler and Wagner drive New Deal labor reforms
The piece credits Wheeler as a dominant force shaping the economic security act and the labor programs while Wagner shares honors for pushing the national labor relations board into law. It notes Wheeler’s strategic role, his chairmanship moves, and ongoing investigations in railroad and food distribution reforms.
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Tammany
White House
Wheeler
Guffey
Wagner
National Labor Relations Board
Congress
NEA Service
Alabama Water Service Rates and Charges Patent Exhibit A
A commission order approves Alabama Water Service Company to adjust water rates in Degatur Alabama and surrounding areas effective Sept 7 1936. Exhibit A lists tiered charges per 1000 gallons from 40c to 10c with minimum meter fees and various fixed monthly charges for different meter sizes and fixtures. It also covers unmetered flat rates and public fire protection hydrant fees and street sprinkler charges.
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Alabama Water Service Company
Degatur
Ala
Alabama Water
Aavenes
Municipal Service
Public Fire Protection
Poll Tax and Revenue Debates Highlight Alabama House Session
A stormy Alabama House session featured moves to kill a poll tax plan and advance three percent tax reform for telephone utilities. Debate centered on “compromise” measures, adjournment threats on legislative days, and a proposal to create a state adjustment board while salaries of public officials faced new caps and timing rules.
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Browder
Otter
House
Senate
House of Representatives
Reeder
Hodges
Fayette
Wallace
Clarke
Newts
Shemtoet
Bibb Graves
Lauderdale
Court of Appeals
Board of Administration
Mussolini presses Ethiopia policy in league stand
Rome reports Italy will press its policy toward Ethiopia regardless of league support. Government spokesmen say Mussolini will not yield and that Italy will advance its position at Geneva to deny Ethiopia membership in civilized states.
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Rome
Italy
Mussolini
Haile Sélassie
Geneva
League
World
September Cuisine Tips From Sister Mary Kitchen
The article previews September entertaining guidance by Sister Mary’s Kitchen writer Mary E. Dague NEA Service Star. It notes varying September weather, homecomings, and hosting ideas with menus featuring veal cutlets stuffed peppers and elegant dinners. Detailed steps for veal cutlets and stuffing accompany the meal plan.
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Mary E. Daguenea
Earatte B
Lexington
New York
Findings Cite Cruel Deterrence Against Barbarous Nation
The commission’s findings were cited as evidence that civilized tactics could not be employed in dealing with a barbarous nation.
Governor's Aide Reports Florida Death Toll Range
An aide cites aerial surveys and survivor accounts with estimates of Florida dead between 0 and 500. Rescue efforts on the Keys were hampered. rosters show 185 of 248 at camp No 8 and 63 of the injured flown to Miami. Survivors' prayers reflected grim scenes as crews faced wreckage and loss.
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Joe Stewart
Atraken
P. Z. Branking
Min. Shah Mats
Leas
Miami
Ates & Rescue Expedition
Motecumbe Keys
Lower Keys
Camp No. 5
Camp No. 8
Op Bergeant. P
Tooth
Pugh
ANOTOUS Comedy at the Princess
An anonymous comedy review notes a light take on foibles of people in a stage piece at the Princess theater. The sketch blends true to life humor with a playful outside-the-norm flair, reflecting current social quirks in a brisk one act.
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Ameriskye Hone & Te Co
I. C. OC
Wall Street
Hurricane wreck toll rises near Rock Harbor Key
Survivor describes a sudden squall that toppled a tank car and buried men in mangroves as a tidal surge rolled in. Reports from Rock Harbor and Matecumbe indicate at least 75 dead with camp demolitions and wreckage seen along Plantation Key.
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Pugh
Rock Harbor
Plantation Key
Upper
Matecumbe
Piscate
Dokey
Ares
Hla
Going Highbrow in a Kansas Farmer Tale
A film review notes Kibbee overcomes rough times to portray a rugged Kansas farmer facing an ambitious wife. The romantic leads Ron Alexander and June Mar are praised for stage-trained performances, with Horton and Westcott in key roles. The score by Louis Alter and John Schol is highlighted for its catchy music.
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Mare Spence
Kansas Farmer
Kibbee
Horton
Ron Alexander
June Marboth
Stace
Hollwood
Eee Westcott
Goare
Canova
Louis Alter
John Schol
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N. Y
Gregdway
James
Bis
Sl Duce
Sister Mary's
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Graham Parker House
Florida
Guy Kibbee
Zasu Pitts
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