Washington Will Handle All Local Eagle Violators
Four major NRA tasks include completing fair practice pacts for coal and autos and solving retailer and labor issues. Administrator Hugh S. Johnson aims to loosen bank credit via the federal reserve and reconstruction finance to fund higher overhead under NRA agreements. Local blue eagle committees may not remove posters, violators referred to Washington.
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Washington
NRA
Hugh S. Johnson
Federal Reserve
Reconstruction Corporation
Commercial Bank
Thomas S. Hammond
Hammond
Johnson
Roosevelt Departs to Tennile Scout Camp for Day Trip
President Roosevelt left at 9 a.m. EST on a motor trip to the Tennile Boy Scout camp about 80 miles south of Hyde Park near the Pennsylvania line and would return that night. Other items note the Florida steamer fire off Almeria, Eleanor Holmes to marry a New York singer, Jews' status at the World Zionist Congress, and a Pittsburgh Coal strike at Montour No. 10 Mine with over 1,000 workers.
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Hyde Park
N. Vis
Roosevelt
Tennile Boy Scout Camp
New York
Pennsylvania
Marseilles
France
Florida
Almeria
Spain
South America
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Montour No. 10
Heinz increases payroll at Pittsburgh plant by 34.8 percent
The H J Heinz Company announced a 34.8 percent payroll rise at its Pittsburgh plant since May 1 indicating expanding operations.
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Pittsburgh
H. J. Heinz Company
Virginia votes on repeal of eighteenth amendment
The Virginia general assembly approved a referendum for October 3 on repealing the eighteenth amendment. A solid block of 30 delegates will meet in a convention on October 25 to cast the state's vote, with governor's backing and swift House and Senate passage.
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Richmond
Virginia General Assembly
House
Senate
Arkansas House Passes Amended Beer Bill For Senate Concurrence
The Arkansas house on August 28 approved the amended senate beer bill and promptly sent it to the senate for concurrence in house amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas House
Senate
Lumber Code Authority limits spruce and hemlock output
The Lumber Code Authority Inc. restricts production of spruce and hemlock in the Appalachian territory to 30 million feet for September, October, and November. The order was issued in Memphis, Tennessee, and affects logging operations across the region.
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Memphis, Tenn
Appalachian Territory
Lumber Code Authority, Inc
Rain Again Delays Women's National Tennis Championship
Forest Hills reports continued rain postponing the women's national tennis championship program to tomorrow as the schedule is disrupted by wet conditions.
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Forest Hills
Miners Strike Hits Lee County Coal Mines
In Richmond Virginia 2 000 plus miners stayed away from coal mines in Lee county as a strike formed from disputes tied to a new unionization push in the St Charles field.
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Richmond
St. Charles
Lee County
Importers Seek 50 Percent Tariff Cut on Beer
At a tariff commission hearing in Washington on August 23, foreign beer importers urged reducing the duty from $1 to 50 cents per gallon. Citing intolerance of the current rate they urged lower tariffs citing taste and sentiment. Harry Radcliffe for William L Howits Co of New York argued Pilsen beer from Boheme has unique appeal.
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Washington
Tariff Commission
Harry
Radcliffe
William L. Howits Company
New York
Boheme
Salvation Army Joins Recovery Program Under NRA Pact
New York August 28 The Salvation Army places its paid staff under the president's reemployment agreement, with Commander in Chief Evan G. Booth praising the NRA as worthy and ingenious while integrating Army workers into the recovery program.
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New York
Salvation Army
Blue Eagle
Evangeline Booth
NRA
Retail Stores Would Provide Million Jobs
Paul Nystrom of the Limited Price Variety Stores predicts about 1,000,000 jobs could be created in 30 days if retail shops adopt 40 to 44 to 48 hour weeks. He urged a staggered schedule based on store hours to maintain service and to boost employment up to 14 percent in some cases. Other witnesses criticized uniform codes and urged trade-specific exceptions.
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Washington
Recovery Administration
Paul Nystrom
Nystrom
Ward Melville
National Council of Shoe Retailers
Co. O. Rutherford
Knoxville
Tenn
Hugh 8S. Johnson
NRA
Juniors Convention Officers Nominated In North Carolina
The Junior Order United American Mechanics state convention near Hickory nominations name B C Siske for councilor from Pleasant Green. Nominations for vice councilor include Cc F Tankersley Jr Henderson C Monroe Adams Statesville J G Kesley Salisbury and Victor R Johnson Pittsboro. Warden nominees are B R Nichols McAdenville and Harry Caldwell Reidsville. voting today. West and Lexington invite next meeting split between Winston-Salem and Lexington.
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Hickory
United American Mechanics
B. C. Siske
Pleasant Green
Winston-Salem
Lexington
Cc. F. Tankersley, Jr
Henderson
C. Monroe Adams
Statesville
J. G. Kesley
Salisbury
Victor R. Johnson
Pittsboro
R. Nichols
McAdensville
Harry Caldwell
Reidsville
Extortion plot ends dramatically as killer slain
Rhinelander Wisconsin August 23 A posse trap for extortionists attempting to demand five thousand dollars from hotel owner George Goodreau ended with Robert Rogers killed and companion John Stokie captured. Rogers moved toward a money package on a highway when two shots from the roadside struck him fatally. Stokie fled under a car and was dragged out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhinelander
Wis
Robert Rogers
John Stokie
Maurice Straub
Goodreau
Editor's Body Found on Muskingum River
Fred S Wallace, 61 year old publisher and editor of The Coshocton Tribune, was found bound and weighted in the Muskingum River two miles from Coshocton. Dr F W Craig county coroner did not declare a verdict as Prosecutor Russell Lyons reviewed the disappearance since Sunday.
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Coshocton
Fred
Wallace
Muskingum River
F. W. Craig
Russell E. Lyons
Craig
Lyons
Coshocton Tribune
Robert
Cutter Sent to Aid Ship Also Damaged
A second distress call was sent from the coastal steamer Madison about noon as a storm-lashed scene unfolded off Virginia. The Emma Emilia and U S Coast Guard cutters Carabassett and destroyer Ushur moved to assist while officials said the forward housing held only apartments and was not vital to the ship’s operation.
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New York
Madison
MacKay Radio
United States Coast Guard
Chesapeake
Virginia
Coast Guard
Emilia
Carabassett
Uushur
Eastern Steamship Line
Newport News
North Carolina Coast Is Swept By Gale And Storm
The tropical disturbance moved north along the coast with Wilmington reporting a 27 mph wind peak and the center about 150 miles off Cape Hatters. A four master schooner near Gull Shoals battled heavy seas as coast guard crews stood by. wires and lines failed inland as rain and high northeast winds spread.
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Wilmington
North Carolina
Weather Bureau
Southport
Wrightsville Beach
Cape Hatteras
Ford Motor
Oswego
Florida
Delaware
Hatteras
Sandy Hook
Gull Shoals
Maneo
Coast Guard
Kitty Hawk
Cate Hatteras
Here
Pontchartrain
Norfolk
Death penalty commuted to life for Deaver in watermelon dispute
Ed Deaver, 22, of Columbus county was spared execution for killing Tsarah Hester after Governor Ehringhaus granted clemency via Parole Commissioner Edwin Gill. Deaver had faced electrocution after multiple reprieves but was found lacking mental balance to stand trial. Johnny Lee faces imminent execution for the murder of Jacob Hill in Harnett county with no clemency expected.
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Raleigh
Ed Deaver
Columbus County
Tsarah Hester
Ehringhaus
Edwin Gill
Deaver
Her
Gardner
Gill
Johnny Lee
Harnett County
Jacob Hill
Lee
Roosevelt Jr Applies Compliment To Clear Phone Link
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr spoke by phone with his father in Hyde Park New York noting the clear transmission and expressing surprise at its quality during the conversation.
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San Sebastian
Spain
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Hyde Park
N. Y
Norfolk Resort Section Hit Hard By Storm Gale
A fierce northeast storm battered the Hampton Roads area and Virginia Beach. Cottages flooded up to six feet with five foot tides along Atlantic Avenue. About 350 people sought refuge at the Cavalier hotel and 100 housed in a Willoughby ferry shelter as rescues mobilized. one man drowned while towing a skiff. Local business and transport collapsed. Governor Pollard ordered state aid and naval and coast guard craft were deployed for rescues.
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Norfolk
Hampton Roads
Willoughby
Ocean View
Virginia Beach
Atlantic Avenue
Navy
Coast Guards
Cavalier
Oscar Dockery
Bay Line
Pollard
Gardner Waller
Chesapeake Bay
Hampton Roads Naval Base
Willoughby Beach
Coast Guard
Virginia Capes
National Capital
Washington
Madison
Chesapeake Lightship
Virginia
New York
Bermuda
Atlantic Seaboard
Carabassett
Old Point Comfort
16Th Street
White House
Potomac
Wilmington
Del
Maryland
New England
New Jersey
Atlantic City
Sleeping Sickness Spreads To Midwestern Towns
The sleeping sickness outbreak in St Louis and nearby areas has killed 18 and sickened 182. A government expert arrived from Washington to study contagion and possible insect spread while the illness reached five other midwestern communities including Wichita Kansas City Warrenburg and Muskogee. The Public Health Service calls the outbreak the largest ever reported in one place and dispatched a third scientist.
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ST. Louis
Washington
Wichita
Kan
Kansas City
Warrenburg
Maryaville
Muskogee
Okla
St. Louis County
Child
Spokane
Wash
Federal Public Health Service
City of
United States Public Health Service
J. P. Leake
Uarters
Washington braces as hurricane swirls inland from capes
A violent storm described as a hurricane sweeps inland from the Virginia capes toward the capital. coastal towns report flooding, uprooted trees, and damaged ships as Weather Bureau officials track a snake like path. Forecasters warn the storm may lose strength before reaching Washington late today and riders warn of northeast gales from New Jersey to Massachusetts.
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Washington
Naval and
Weather Bureau
Bureau
Virginia Capes
Unsure Letter Warns of Irrigation Plan Backlash at Hoover Dam
A stampless missive from Las Vegas complains about Hoover Dam irrigation enlarging land use and hog farming. The author cites Mr. Wallace and a friend named Blue Boy, arguing the plan targets corn and hog centers and is hard to understand.
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Las Vegas
Nova
Hoover Dam
Wallace
Blue Boy
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U. S
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