Grafton Sentinel discusses coal industry inquiry and government relief plans
The article critiques an Ohio congressman’s push for a comprehensive inquiry into coal mining to uncover causes of industrial strife between operators and unions. It warns against wage controls and urges free contracts, while contrasting with New Deal commissions and a drift toward a Russian style commissariat government.
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Ohio
Coal Miners
Congress
Whru
Guffey Coal Mining Regulation Bill
Youlley
Federal Congress
Protest Strike Questions Relief Work Wages Under PWA
A New York protest by building trades unions argues against wages set for relief work under the PWA. The piece notes government funds limit wage levels, aiming to stretch five billion in relief while preventing collapse, arguing current rates fall short of private industry standards.
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New York City
PWA
Relief workers and harvest toil clash with relief system
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes relief workers often prefer public jobs due to looser supervision and easier labor, prompting criticism. It argues the harvest field shortage reflects the relief program rather than workers, as employers cannot promise permanence or high initial wages, so refusals to take certain jobs ripple through employment prospects.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Invigorating Debate Over New Deal and Employment
The piece argues government rates and work relief hinder private hiring, challenging absorption by private industry. It notes taxation on cotton and raw materials harms competitiveness, and Rhode Island voters resist several New Deal schemes including the public utility holding bill. It highlights a strong constitutionalist rally amid broader discontent.
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Rhode Island
Handwriting on the Wall Signals Rhode Island Election Reversal
Rhode Island results show a swing against the New Deal as the Republican Charles Risk defeats Democrat Antonio Prince for the vacancy caused by Francis Condon. The district, including Providence, shifted from a strong Democratic base to oppose Washington administration measures. Mill closures and job losses amid the shift highlight labor voters' changing stance and the impact on relief programs.
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Cumberland New
Rhode
Charles F. Risk
Saylesville
Antonio Prince
Francis B. Condon
State Supreme Bench
Condon
Washington
Providence
Roosevelt
Congress
Washington Administration
Interpretative Look at Section 7b Bankruptcy Law
Central Dreas staff writer explains Section 7b of the bankruptcy act and its focus on reorganizing large corporations rather than individuals. He notes the act dates to 1898, and 7b aims to aid utilities and some manufacturers in reorganization rather than liquidation.
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Charles P. Stewart
Dreas
Washington, D. G
Tom D. McKeown
House of Representatives
Oklahoma
Chicago
Eee
Reorganization Under 7B Compared To Receivership
A first reading suggests 7B bankruptcy resembles a receivership but trustees hold insolvent properties under court orders. Trustees aim to reorganize while receivers seek maximum immediate value for creditors. Under 7B a majority of mixed creditors and stockholders can push a plan with court approval, after which a fresh start follows.
Night of peril and a scarred reunion at the cabin
In a timbered night Val battles fear and a dangerous woman, Lia, who wields a knife to free his trapped foot. He discovers her strength and danger as they reach the cabin, where threats of wolves and memory threaten their fragile bond before dawn.
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Val
Jon
Lia
Lita
Bort
Lin
Towner
Rhode Island Reformers Stand Against Centralized Authority
The text argues against Washington bureaucrats pushing national capital centralization and constitutional obsolescence. It asserts that Rhode Island shows the constitution remains capable of guiding liberty, private initiative, and a representative government where people are masters, not servants of executive power.
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Washington
National
Rhode Island
Plea Lawyer Argues Dickinson Suicide in Park
Detroit August court hearing where Ralph B. Guy, for William Ferris, asserts New York attorney Howard Carter Dickinson may have killed himself in Rouge Park after a night of drinking and melancholy. He argues the state theory of Ferris firing the fatal shot is unlikely and notes no bullet was recovered to prove homicide.
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Detroit
Ralph B. Guy
William Lee Ferris
Recorder’s Court
Howard Carter Dickinson
New York
Rouge Park
Guy
Ferris
Florence
Loretta Jackson
Jean Miller
Dickinson
River Rouge Park
Ripley WV to Host Jackson County Fair August 28
The Jackson county fair is set for Evans fairgrounds August 28 to 31 with the American Legion as sponsor. A state relief petition notes direct relief would run under the regular schedule, paying about half the Work Relief compensation, and county officials anticipate August payment delays if the demand is not approved.
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Ripley
W. Va
Jackson County
Evans Fairgrounds
The
American Legion
Frey
Mastering Contract Bridge Tactics by E V Shepard
Central Press outlines forcing bids in contract bridge with natural and artificial systems, explaining Vanderbilit and two clubs openings. It presents Rule of Ten to judge opening forcing bids and includes example hands, advising cautious counting of tricks and honors while awaiting partner responses.
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Central Press
E. V. Shepard
Vanderbilt
North America
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Grafton
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John 8. Palmer
Associated Press
National Advertising
E. Clayden, Inc
Lexington Avenue
North Michigan Avenue
Congressional Inquiry
Commissariat
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Hoover
Democratic-progressive Congress
Germany
Washington, D.C
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New Deal
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