Weather Summary From North Carolina and Virginia Reports
Regional forecast notes generally fair conditions in North Carolina with Tuesday partly cloudy and some unartained areas. Virginia expects warm to continue with Tuesday partly cloudy followed by isolated showers in the far west. Coastal Hatteras to Jacksonville shows gentle to moderate winds, with southwest winds and fair weather tonight and Tuesday.
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Virginia
Hatteras
Jacksonvilis
Sandy
North Portion
CIO Fights Telegraph Wage Cut in Broad Mobilization
Washington August 16 The Committee for Industries Organisation mobilizes against a claimed 8.3 percent wage cut by two major telegraph firms. John Brophy declares the plan a technical loophole in the new wage and hour law and calls for full support of the American Communications Association CIO telegraphers union to resist. Lucerne is another name for alfalfa.
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Washington
Committee For Industries Organisation
C. I
John Brophy
American Communications Association
Telegraphers Union
Hines Trial Chooses Jury In $100 Million Policy Racket
About 800 veniremen filled the Supreme Court chamber as prosecutors and defense select 12 jurors and two alternates for the Tam many policy racket case against James J. Hines. Dewey will accuse Hines of controlling and profiting from the vast racket, a showdown that could decide Tammany Hall's fate and end Hines's 26 year leadership or land him a 24 year sentence. Other defendants have pleaded guilty and will testify for the state.
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New York
Supreme Court
Ferdinand Pecora
Tammany
James J. Hines
Thomas BE. Dewey
Hines
Gray
Tammany Hall
Dewey-La- Guardia
Artin Weintraub
Hinesy
J. Richard
Dixie) Davis
Dutch Schults
George Weinberg
Schults
Davis
Philadelphia
Big Harry" Schoenhaus
Schultz
Moscow Still Dissatisfied With Attitude Front Dispute
A four mile front saw Japanese forces withdraw from Changkufeng hill as both sides reallocate positions. The war office reported the main Japanese border force near the southern bank of the Tumen river will stay until Changkufeng evacuation is finished.
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Changkufeng Hill
Dome
War Office
Tumen River
Changkufeng
Nationwide WW II Reserve Maneuvers Halted by War Fears
Preparations for two weeks of reserve training spread through southern Germany near Czechoslovakia and France with 600000 to 1000000 men involved. Berliners planned weekend country trips but rumors said buses were halted by authorities for fall maneuvers while planners favored motor transport to avoid rail redeployments. District war games will begin Sept 1 with limited divisions in each area conducting staged battles.
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Germany
Czechoslovakia
France
Berlin
Europe
Douglas Corrigan Captures Broadway Fame With Humble Demeanor
Douglas Corrigan astonishes Broadway by shunning applause for dollars and being praised as a blend of Lindbergh’s daring and Will Rogers’ wit. Reporters note his unique line, insisting he is simply the first Doug Corrigan.
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Doug Corrigan
Broadway
Greorge Ross
New York
Douglas Corrigan
Lindbergh
Will Rogers
Idol Doug Corrigan Charms Hotel Staff In Dublin Tale
The Irish American Doug Corrigan wins over hotel staff in Dublin as maids, a hotel manager, and a guard recount his steady kindness. He chats with maids from Hotel McAlpin and dismisses tips, prompting grateful but practical hotel behavior and a manager arranged gratuities for all.
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McAlpin
Doug
Corrigan
Corrigan Refuses Penny and Endorsements at McAlpin
The Broadway group recalls Corrigan as a self directing flyer who declined ten couture gifts and a $25 900 airplane endorsement. He chose the McAlpin Hotel to stay among friends after sleeping at Roosevelt Field and Roosevelt Field hangar on his coast to coast flight.
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Corrigan
Broadway Boys
Cerestfalien
The
McAlpin
New York
Roosevelt Field
John J. Woeble
Committee Probes Berry Marble Case In TVA Hearings
Knoxville report on the Barry marble dispute as a congressional committee renewed open hearings into the Tennessee Valley Authority. TVA general counsel Fly was to discuss handling of Berry and associates claims for marble and mineral properties submerged by Norris dam waters.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Barry
Tennessee Valley Authority
James Lawrence Fly
TVA
George Berry
D-Tenn
Norris Dam
Federal
Vic Donahey
Ohio
Washington
Roosevelt
Corrigan's New York visit draws crowds and praise
Yosis and fortunetellers besieged Corrigan in the tenth reception room as police guarded him. He met with press and friends, including the Reich Brothers and Maurice Bike, answered mail personally, and admired for his levelheadedness and flying skill.
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Yosis
Corrigan
Toer
New York
American Air Line
Reich Brothers
Floyd Hall
Maurice Bike
Doug
Norfolk
Long distance swimmer relies on grease inspired by ducks
The article notes that using grease as a protective coating for long distance swimming is an old concept dating back to ducks and ancient practices.
Japanese Gains Plateau After Kiukiang Capture
A Yangtze front survey reports limited Japanese progress sinceKiukiang fell July 26. Japanese columns moved 12 and 26 miles toward Shahochen and Juichang, facing strong Chinese resistance and heavy fighting with roughly equal casualty tolls around Hwangmei.
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Shanghai
Yangtze Front
Kiukiang
Nanchang
Shahochen
Yangtze
Juichang
Red Lake
Canton-Hankow
Hankow
Hwangmei
Cat sculpture stir in St. Louis draws $14400 bid fury
A 13 inch gray metal tabby statue dating to about 400 B C has sparked a battle in St. Louis over its $14,400 price. Union workers women's clubs and city officials attack the museum's purchase while the museum board defends it as a landmark sculptural triumph and a major American object.
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ST. Louis
Art Museum
B. C
Taxon
Museum
Board of Control
America
German ship rescues Artois crew after sinking near Gibraltar
A German vessel Theresia L.M. Russ landed one crew member from the French steamer Artois, sunk off the western Mediterranean last night. French officers consulted British authorities. Artois may have struck a mine or been torpedoed while carrying cargo from Marseille to Casablanca.
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Gibraltar
Artois
Mediterranean
Theresia L.M. Russ
Marseille
Casablanca
French Morocco
Jean Bonifacio
Hamburg
Alsiers
Train a Child to Finish Tasks He Begins
The article urges teaching persistence from childhood by having children complete projects. It notes finishing builds self discipline and relates it to future success, advising gradual attention spans and regular revisiting of larger tasks while allowing removal from truly hopeless efforts.
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Olive Roberts Bartonhile
Marke
Avner
Elsie
Senator George Speaks Tonight in Georgia Primary Race
In Waycross Georgia Senator Walter F George plans a televised address amid a bid for renomination in the September 14 primary. President Roosevelt, speaking at Barnesville, endorsed Lawrence Camp for the Senate seat, prompting George to accept the challenge. The field also includes Eugene Talmadge and W G McRae.
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Waycross
Walter F. George
Todsey
Roosevelt
Barnesville
Lawrence 8
Camp
British Radio Operator Killed in Valencia Raid
A British radio operator, R. A. Amery of the Hillfern, was killed by shrapnel during an Insurgent air raid on Valencia. Two other Britons, the captain and an observer aboard the Fredavor e, were wounded. No British ship was struck in the bombardment.
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Madrid
Aus
Valencia
R. A. Amery
Hillfern
Fredavore
Seek Removal of Martin as Head of Auto Workers
Components of the United Auto Workers challenged Homer Martin’s leadership. Led by four expelled officers, they met in Toledo and planned a campaign to force his removal. A special convention of the international union was hoped for after next weekend’s meetings.
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Martin
Auto Workers
Detroit
Homer Martin
United Automobile Workers of America
Big Clo
Toledo
International Union
Prescott's Morning Count Regime and Fine to Servant
William Hickling Prescott woke each morning by counting to 30. If he did not rise by that count, he paid a fine to the servant who woke him.
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William Hickling Prescott
Law Curbs Stock Diseases in Yugoslavia
In Novi Sad Yugoslavia a ban warns buyers not to inspect a horse’s mouth before purchase under a heavy fine. The law is credited with reducing the spread of stock diseases in the country.
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Novi Sad
Yugoslavia
Madman Fires On New York Police At Central Park
Charles San Filippo opened fire on about 250 officers at a Central Park memorial service. He wounded five policemen and fatally shot several attendees before being shot by police. investigators link his motive to a vendetta against cops and a history of traffic summons.
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New York
Charles San Filippo
Central Park
Outch
Ois Ogy
Velieys
San Filippo
Eli Marks
Seurday
Ila
Filippo
PWA Authority Clears Path For North Carolina Public Works Plan
Raleigh August 15 authorization from the PWA was needed for North Carolina s largest public works program. Federal grants exceed 5.3 million dollars supporting 6.82 million in state funds for an 8.2 million building program and a 4 million highway project. The adjourned legislative session authorized 4.62 million for the building program and Hoey allotted 48.2 million from the highway fund for road improvements. The Council of State will meet to study a proposed bond issue. A Paris case of 1907 notes a lawyer suing the French government cost 200 000 francs after a 20 year court fight.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Uo Hoey
Council of State
England's milk consumption per capita estimated
A wartime era note estimates that English milk intake averages about one third of a pine per person each day, indicating low daily dairy use and possible resource constraints.
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England
French Academy Warns Modern Planes Less Efficient
The French Academy of Sciences states that modern airplanes are far less efficient than earlier models. The remark highlights concerns about fuel use and propulsion efficiency in current aviation research.
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French Academy of Sciences
Ducks Rely on Swimming Over Flight for Safety
Young ducks depend on swimming and diving for safety, while land fowl like pheasants and turkeys rely on flight to escape predators.
World population estimate in the billions
The article notes an approximate global population of 2 billion. It highlights population scale and suggests ongoing demographic considerations without detailing methods or sources.
Penguin Learns To Braver Blizzards Despite Snow Blindness
A penguin endures a blizzard while snow covers its body and eyes, yet the bird persists, moving through whiteout conditions with determined waddling and resilience.
Cranium Crackers Missing Link Puzzle
The prompt presents a garbled set of constitutional trivia with missing phrases. It asks to supply the missing link completing four items about amendments, the Constitution’s parts, a Bay of teal, and a historical duel involving Aaron Burr, concluding with the current U.S. Secretary Daniel C. Roper.
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Aaron Burr
The
United States
Daniel ¢. Roper
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