Hoover to testify in Detroit bank probing grand jury
In Detroit on August 21 Herbert Hoover former president will be asked to testify in the open grand jury investigation of Detroit s two large national banks the Flies National Bank Detroit and the Guardian National Bank of Commerce. Senator James Couzens backed the request after evidence was presented to the jury today.
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Herbert Hoover
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Bankin Cltzenties
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Guardian National Bank of Commerce
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Mike
World Wheat Conference Opens with US Stance
London August reports say the United States will not resort to dumping or protectionist measures but will pursue a program to restrain production and export surpluses. Ambassador Murphy says talks involve more than twenty nations aiming to curb surplus. Secretary Wallace warns the US may push production penalties if surpluses persist. Bennett of Canada chairs opening session.
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Canada
Harges of Medalie to Be Investigated
Charges of Medalie to be investigated in New York Ang ICAP ITH Tew Veris county grand dure. A trained jury will hear charges related to racketeering. A union was exner today by the rand firy to Medalle to appear tomorrow morning.
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New York
Ang
U S Moves to Curb Rising Prices Amid Codes and Hearings
Officials from the Recovery Administration outline measures to curb profiteering and require industries under price codes to report information on increases. A central statistical board push will mandate future codes to include data submission. Automakers were to return for a proposed revised code after hearings last week with Deputy Administrator Robert W. Lea.
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Cabinet
Recovery Administration
Central Statistical Board
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Ktaltatleal
Lon Ab Nny
Joinson
Cummings
Robert W. Lea
Shile Named to Labor Post in Tahor Service
Richardson Saunders, newly appointed assistant to Secretary Frances Parking, begins duties in Washington amid light concern from Lunar raunies and others. The scene shows Saunders stepping into the role as Shile carries into the labor post.
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Tahor
Montana Trust Company to head Great Falls bank
Aug 21 reports a new bank to launch between Sept 1 and 15 in Great Falls named Montana Montana Trust Company. Judge TH. HH approved the Conrad Bank resolution to transfer assets and organize the new institution with $275,000 available to pay claims, including disputes involving Springhill Mining. Dr I M Garson of Cheat Falls clinic led the new bank bidding.
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Conrad Bank
Asaetelina
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New Bank
AED Leader Would Boycott Hitlerites
Paris reports that an anti Nazi leader proposed boycotting Hitlerites. Finley Vandervelae of Belgin recommended the action at an international socialist congress held August 21. The event focused on resisting German aggression and uniting socialist factions.
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Paris
Germany
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Belgin
Senator Schall Attacks Johnson Over Inspector Links
Washington Aug. 21. Senator Schall of Minnesota assails Johnson’s connections as an investigation into President Roosevelt era ties widens. He warns the Senate to sift these links and notes the administration’s alleged unconstrained system. He asserts the department must pursue the issue if progress stalls.
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Craigstein
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Rowvervelt
Leahall
Senate
Missing 3 year old girl reported near Chotran Montana
A three year old girl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A D MacGill, wandered away from her parents while berry picking in Chotran area. A 14 hour search by many men from Chotran and surrounding country failed to locate her. The MacGill family lives about 20 miles away.
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President Roosevelt thinks recovery drive near victory
Hyde Park, Aug 21. President Roosevelt feels great about the recovery drive as a two week test continues. He signals confidence in the program pressing oil steel and lumber for new work agreements. A possible early announcement of a new enforcement agency to be headed by the President is anticipated pending Johnson’s visit and the code discussions.
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Stampede to Nevada gold strike draws prospectors
In Reno Nevada Aug 21 news reports say parts of a gold strike in the pulsed mountains of northern Nevada 60 miles northwest of Wines haven sparked a rush as prospectors and miners head toward the site. Several mining operators and gramote rs departed to investigate.
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Gramotera
Montana Legion Sessions Parade To Be Given Today
Great Falls Aug 21 The Montana department of the American Legion has 4167 members and 14 districts with posts. State Adjutant Serhart Kihler of Helena reported the annual convention. National adjutant Samuel and national legislation committee member Murphy will speak tomorrow morning. A parade with drum corps bands and marchers is planned Tomorrow. Mayor Grinds welcomed delegates as Commander Carey urged support for veterans and dependents welfare. The region auxiliary held a busy day with speeches on World War orphans and national organization prospects.
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James M. Carey
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Sleeping sickness toll rises with multiple deaths reported
St Louis reports the seventh death from sleeping sickness as cases spread to Kansas City and Warrensburg. Victims include Vivian Wreenan, 20, from Carsonville, Mrs Hfflo Brooks of Ottawa, and Mrs James B Tutherford of Maree Wil NC. Two more cases surface in Greater Kansas City amid epidemic concerns. Dr Charles Armstrong of the US Health Service Pathology arrives in the area.
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Garment Workers in Chicago Go on Strike
Report of Chicago garment workers walking off the job, leaving counters and tables, vowing to strike until demands are met. The action affected downtown factories and prompted management to shorten shifts while negotiations continue.
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Big program at Great Falls fair in North Montana fall
Arts events and a delayed schedule mark the Great Falls fair as the North Montana fall program extends through next Sunday. Exhibits fill multiple departments, and the state wool show reports a record fleece entry. A special children's program is set for tomorrow morning as Governor Coonry is slated to dedicate the event.
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Dranlan
Montana
Storm threatens Jersey coast as seven lives lost
Atlantic City N J Aug 21 Small craft hugged their berths as a storm intensified. Weather Bureau warnings forecast gusts to gale force by tonight or tomorrow. Coast guardsmen patrolling the seas urged boat owners ashore and worked to identify a capsized skiff with a license number.
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Jersey
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Tage
August Rainfall Breaks Helena Records
Rainfall in August smashed records in Helena with over 24 hours of downpours. Between Sunday and Monday 2.86 inches fell, erasing a 0.36 inch monthly deficit and delivering an excess of 2.44 inches over the average. The month’s total reached 12.94 inches, the August record after the storm.
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Helena
Havana Harbor Strike Settled After Labor Demands
Havana's harbor strike ended as 3,000 stevedores and workers won recognition of their union or a closed shop and a rotation system for hiring. The provisional government, led by President Carlos Manuel Piedra, will see resumed operations at 7 am. The settlement aims to stabilize customs revenue and government finances as unrest continues with two deaths reported amid mob action.
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Carlos Manuel Pedes
Nd Mankind Union
Joaquin Martinez Saenz
the Treasury
Dramatic Assault Report Ties Healers to Drug Attack
St Paul chiropractors Dr Hedberg narrowly survives a Sunday assault as he is found in a railroad yard with injuries. He says two men forced him into an ear and injected drugs before he blacked out amid the investigation tying Dr Engberg to a prior abduction incident. Authorities confirm linkage to the earlier case and pursue charges.
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DR. Hedberg
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Jie
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Tontent
Triangle leads banker in Chicago to shoot at wife
In Chicago on August 21 Albert Cleveland King faced court charged with attempting to shoot his wife after discovering her with Scudder, president of the company where her husband is also a vice president. The wife, 29, underwent nervous shock hospitalization. Scudder called the embrace harmless and described it as a kiss for a baby. The case was continued to Friday to allow all three involved to meet before the judge.
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Chicago
Eric Sporkier
Emly Hing
Albert Cleveland King
Scudder
King 14 View
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Milk problems taken up competing imports noted
Washington August 21 representatives of dairymen and farm administration officials discussed competing imports and possible remedies. Proposals include a voluntary domestic production pledge embargo or higher duties on foreign oil and fat, and a processing tax on competing butter substitutes. Support was strong among dairymen. importers opposed or lukewarm. Dr Clyde L King named committees to study and report.
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Aday
Farm Administration
Clyde L. King
Mountain Climbers Save C C C Boy In Wilds
Portland reports a rescue by the Mountain Climbers Club after an injured Chicago youth, David Peore, fell on Mount Jefferson Park’s glacier. Mazamas dispatched a corps as rescuers battled wind and cold, moving the victim seven miles to a trail, then by ambulance to Portland for treatment.
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Noted Chicago Poker Scene Among Oil Men and Lawyers
Aug 21 dispatch from Vics Chicago describes a Washington event with oil men and lawyers gambling in a high stakes poker game. The room featured cash on the table, no checks, and a rigid code among participants. The piece portrays distrust and a grim outlook if sleep comes to those involved.
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Washington
Master Barbers Propose NRA Code in Washington
In Washington on August 21 the Associated Master Barbers of America proposed an NRA code for barber and beauty shops to abolish cut rates. It would set prices at 50 cents for haircuts and 26 cents for shaves, shift to guaranteed wages of 20 dollars weekly plus a share of receipts for barbers and 15 dollars for beauticians, and cap the work week at four hours.
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N.R.A
Great Falls Plane Crash Kills Three at Airport
At Great Falls airport, Fred Buck of Kalispell piloted a plane that struck a power line during landing. Victor Riley, a Kalispell dairy man, his wife, and Buck died or were fatally injured. Hospitalized Riley died later, Buck died during removal. Buck’s wife awaited their arrival. The airport lacked floodlights and misty conditions reduced visibility.
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Fred Buck
Kalispell
Victor Riley
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Koses Picnic Ends in Tragedy
Newport Beach Cal Aug 22 A Sunday school class outing of nine Chino children ended in tragedy as a strong current swept three to their deaths and endangered the others Matilda Bennett 14 Joan Gibson 14 and Celeste Kerr 13 were pulled under by the currents Saved by guards Frank Crocker and five life guards directed the rescue of the remaining children as they fought to aid their drowning companions
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Chino
Matilda Bennett
W. Bennett
California
Joan Gibson
Celeste Kerr
Frank Crocker
Film giant too big for an ambulance
Los Angeles August 23 AP A film giant named John Aason weighing about a quarter of a ton collapsed at a downtown corner and was revived on the spot by police after fainting. He stood eight feet ten inches tall and had to be carried by attendants because he could not fit in the ambulance.
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Los Angeles
John Aason
Aason
Palica Wetn
Four Girls Die in Fire at New York Home
Trafford Pa Aug 21 Poor girl a Niined to death tonight by a summer cottage 13 miles near Bradford on the New York avenue The denis Kitt erin Wrankilin Margaret ax ton Gertrude Sexton Eileen Retohard all of Neatenlo
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Miles Narinral
Wradford
New York
Denis Kitterin Wrankilin
Margaret &Ax«Ton
Gertrude Sexton
Eileen Retohard
Neatenlo
Public Works Board Announces 40,000 Men to Find Jobs
Washington reports the Public Works Administration has allocated more than a third of the 94.3 billion fund while 625 men work on an Idaho project and 40,000 more will gain employment this week on roads. Details on total unemployed remain unissued as naval construction contracts dominate the relief effort and reclamation funding nears 100 million. Commissioner Elwood Mead signals reclamation work will start as plans and specs are ready.
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Public Works Administration
Idaho
Elwood Mead
Reclamation
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