Patman Blames Legion Leaders for Veterans Bill Defeat
Rep Wright Patman of Texas attacked National Commander Belgrano and Legislative Rep John Thomas Taylor of the American Legion for backing bankers interests and failing to back his bill for full payment of veterans adjusted service certificates. He urged a congressional probe into Wall Street ties and said some leaders sold out while others were exonerated. His measure, opposed by others, fell short by nine votes with Belgrano and Taylor cited as key contributors to the defeat.
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Brigid
Wright Patman
D.tex
Frank N. Belgrano
John Thomas Taylor
American Legion
Patman
Belgrano
Taylor
Virginia
Tennessee
Wall Street
Chicago
Wall ‘Street
Congress
Wagner Bill and Biddle Resignation Surge in Labor Board Shakeup
The Wagner Bill faces potential constitutional challenges from Steel, automobile, and rubber manufacturers who threaten court action after new labor board decisions. Francis Biddle resigns as chairman of the National Labor Relations Board, citing personal reasons and plans to return to law practice as the board dissolves at month end.
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New Labor Board
Biddle
Francis Biddle
Philadelphia
Roosvelt
National Labor Relations Board
Radio Program Schedule and Tube Prices Ad
A dense late afternoon to late night radio program grid lists NBC CBS and local station lineups with acts, dramas, and musical numbers across multiple stations. The ad ends with a promotional note offering genuine RCA tubes at low prices with an extra ten percent discount on complete tube sets.
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KDKA
Phil Baker
Harry McNaughton
Lenon Belasco
Orch
NBC
Dorsey Bros. Orchestra
WGN
Wayne King
WLW
Floyd Gibbons
WCKY
WFBE
Snug Harbor
Sam
CBS
Richard Himbel
WJZ
Jack Randolph
WGBF
Amos 'N
Andy
Harold Noble
Harold Sterns
Gene Burchell
Jesse Crawford
Tony and
Gus
Lum
Abner
Glenn Lee
Reggie Childs
George Duffy
the Hoofingham
WENR
Roy Maxon
Jimmy Ward
Henry King
LeRoy Smith
Ozzie Nelson
Veloz
Yolanda
WSM
Curt Poulton
Billy Bissett
Bert Block
RCA
Bennett Quits Position Over J. F. Smith In West Virginia District
Edward C. Bennett, district engineer for the seventh West Virginia district of the State Road Commission, resigns citing general dissatisfaction with J. Frank Smith in the local district. State Road Commissioner Ernest L. Bailey confirms acceptance of the resignation amid district right of way confusion and says court procedure will determine just and fair outcomes for landowners.
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Edward C. Bennett
West Virginia
State Road Commission
Ernest L. Bailey
J. Frank Smith
July 4 Talks Highlight Liberty League’s Critique Across Nation
Protests against New Deal and praise for constitutional limits echoed in July 4 events. Georgia Senator Russell and others debated Roosevelt's powers while Hoover warned of attacks on liberty. Ritchie, Byrd, Metcalf, and Canton Governor Talmadge pressed independence of states and federal balance. Ethiopia outlines reforms and openness to foreign collaboration without compromising sovereignty.
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Topeka
America
American Liberty League
Russell
Roosevelt
Hoover
Grass Valley
Liberty
Ritchie Hils
Byrd
Washington Monument
Supreme Court
Talmadge
New Deal
Canton
Ga. I
Baltimore
Albert C. Ritchie
Washington
Metcalf
Rhode Island
Ethiopia
Menelik
Long Seizes Tea and Power Strife in State Politics
Senator Long promotes seven measures to centralize control, curb officials, and bar use of federal relief for politics. Proposals include placing city workers under state civil service, barring a New Orleans DA from naming assistants, prohibiting liquor taxes, mandating jail for misusing relief funds, restricting sheriff authority, letting the state borrow against city revenues, and moving tax collection to the state. Roosevelt telegram appears to praise the bill. Separate reports recount fatal balloon accident in Michigan and deadly car racing incidents in New Jersey, plus multiple firearm deaths during celebrations and hunting fatalities.
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Tate Civil Service Commission
Eugene Stanley
New Orleans
State Bureau of Identification
State Board of Liquidation
Fireworks Accidents Claim Multiple Victims In Split Incidents
Many victims injured in the storms of fireworks accidents. Chicago reports one direct fatality, Chester Bullwicki, 17, whose windpipe collapsed when a firecracker exploded on his chest. A second fatality occurred in Kansas as part of broader spectacular accidents.
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Dage One
Chicago
Chester Bullwicki
Kansas
Third Party Conference Calls for Radical Social Change
Leaders including Rep Thomas R Amlie and Rep George Snyder invited about 300 attendees to a gathering arguing for a new social order. They warned unemployment could reach 12 million and predicted the NRA's collapse would depress wages, urging political reform amid economic strain.
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Pagesia
Thomas R. Amlie
P.-Wis
NRA
Amlie
George Snyder
P.wis
Ernest Lundeen
F.[linn
Bryson Scott
D.-Calif
Vito Marc
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Leola Turner
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Betty
Maurice Spitalny
Amos
Jimmie Allen
DKA
Tony
Sum
WWVA
John Herrick
Frank Dailey
Nbc—Pickens Sisters
Automobile Informat
Palmer House
Uncle Ezra
Radio St
Boake Carter
BDKA
Quin Ryan
Terry
Tedea
Irene Rich
Joh Green
Jessica Drage
Roy Wilson
Cordoba Sisters
Lucille Manners
Ruth E Sonrs
Wgy—Farm Forum
Frank Westerfield
Wave—Council of Churches
Jean Mildred Yolton
Jack and His Buddies
Frank Tenor
Lucy Monroe
Hollywood Hotel
Galvano& Cortez
Wood
Atrl Alf
Bennett
J. F. Smith
Cavalier
Keystone State
Rittenhouse Square
PoeuiLe
Continental Distilling Coneoration
Pulladelfhia
Pacific Aerial Survey
U. S
Matanuska
Alaska
U. S. Senate
Conuince
St. Clair Shores
Mich
Ho-Ho-Kus
N. J
Tetley Tea Tive
Nestle
California
Dbe
East Main Street
West Main Street
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