Blanton trails in Texas runoff amid Farley telegram denials
In Texas seventeenth district runoff results the veteran Rep. Thomas L. Blanton trails Judge Clyde L. Garrett with incomplete returns showing Garrett ahead 8,762 to 5,956. A telegram purported to be from James A. Farley urging Blanton's renomination sparked denials from Farley and the Democratic National Committee.
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Dallas
Tex
Thomas L. Blanton
James A. Farley
Texas
Clyde L. Garrett
Bestland
Texas Election Bureau
Abilene
Farley
Blanton
Max Bentley
Abilene (Tex
Reporter- News
Washington
Tom Blanton
Bentley
Telegram Company
Western Union
Democratic National Committee
New York
Charles Michelson
Interior and exterior car lights required at sunset in Japan
Japanese traffic rules mandate illumination of both inside and outside of vehicles from sunset onward. Drivers must ensure cabin lighting and exterior headlights are active to improve visibility and safety on roads.
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Japan
Cylinder head gasket tightening may distort bore
Extreme tightening of a cylinder head gasket can cause distortion of the cylinder bore, risking engine performance. The note highlights how excessive compression affects cylinder alignment and may lead to reduced sealing and potential leakage.
Governor Olson Death Ends Farmer-Labor Leader’s Era
Governor Olson, a pivotal Farmer-Labor figure, died after a long illness. He championed taxes on wealth, a state highway commission, and unemployment insurance while serving as Minnesota’s only Farmer-Labor governor. Speculation of a late presidential bid arose in 1935 and 1936, but ill health curtailed such plans.
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Farmer-Labor
Minnesota Supreme Court
Olson
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Taxi Driver Jasper Wilkinson Shot and Slain in Kannapolis
State patrol and three counties hunt two men linked to the fatal shooting and clubbing of Kannapolis taxi driver Jasper E. Wilkinson. A lead-filled sack with bloodstains was found near the body and tracks in the wrecked car were observed. Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday.
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Kannapolis
Jasper E. Wilkinson
Iredell
Rowan
Cabarrus County
Wilkinson
Walrus Drifts in Herd with Family around It
A walrus keeps near its herd surrounded by family members as it rests in its natural habitat. The scene emphasizes social behavior and group living among walruses.
Roosevelt Gets In Day Of Rest At Hyde Park
President Roosevelt spends a quiet day at Hyde Park as governor Alf Landon makes the campaign stage in Kansas. He reviews political reports with James A. Farley and Democratic strategists and plans a 12 day Midwest trip with a lunch meeting with Clarence Dillon. A women’s peace mandate conference is scheduled for midday tomorrow.
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Hyde Park
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Roosevelt
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Clarence Dillon
New York
Landon
Cays
Ashington
Landon outlining threat to American way of life speech
The candidate argues periods of low mood invite rediscovery of discredited systems and urges continuing free enterprise. He denounces government overreach and calls for limited production, no dole, and protection of ordinary Americans. He links unemployment to monopoly and insists freedom benefits all. January marks thoroughbred horse birthdays.
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Dustrial
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Landon
America
Dixie Howell to Direct Backs at Loyola University
Millard Dixie Howell, 1935 Alabama Rose Bowl star, to become Loyola University backfield coach in New Orleans. He will report by September 5 as assistant to Head Coach Eddie Reed and oversee varsity punters and passers. Howell, then with Toledo in the American Association, is cited by Moon Ducote as strengthening Loyola staff.
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New Orleans
Millard
Dixie) Howell
Loyola University
Alabama
Howell
Toledo
American Association
Negro sentenced to die on October 2
The article details the sentence of a Black man named Moore to death on October 2 after a courtroom trial in Asheville. It notes the orderly proceedings, probes potential injustices, and mentions a planned appeal to the supreme court. It also covers the Helen Clevenger hotel murder case and Moore’s confession and reenactment for reporters and investigators.
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Moore
Breeding
Asheville
Association
Supreme Court
Raleigh
Helen Clevenger
Battery Park
Prof
Clevenger
N. C. State College
Mark Wollner
Laurence E. Brown
Banks Taylor
L. D. Roddy
Buncombe
Brown
Roddy
New York
Quinn
Helen
Scroop Styles
Law as weapon and deterrent in Moore case
In sentencing Martin Moore, Judge Phillips declares the law murders not the man, stressing punishment to deter future crimes. The judge emphasizes majesty of the law, its certainty, and aims to spare others while condemning Moore for Helen Clevenger's death.
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South Carolina
Moore
Phillips
Martin Moore
Martin
Helen Clevenger
Assaults on New Deal in Spotlight
The piece outlines campaign splits over the New Deal with Olson backing Roosevelt while Lafollette delays. Brookhart and Ely engage on Roosevelt, and anti Roosevelt factions form in Detroit and Richmond. Mayors Armstrong and others defend or oppose, as Democrats split along conservative liberal lines ahead of the vote.
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Olson
Roosevelt
Lafollette
Smith W. Brookhart
L. J. Dickinson
Detroit
Joseph Ely
Massachusetts
Richmond
Michigan
H. Clay Armstrong
Pensacola
Fla
Landon
Jamilton Lewis
Ill
Springfeld
Til
Funds allocated for relief work in North Carolina counties
The State Works Progress Administration announced allocations totaling 7,782 for recreational direction in Warren and Franklin counties, with each county receiving 3,840 and each sponsor contributing 900. Cumberland county’s Steadman hatchery gains new fish and quail ponds costing 7,198.90 with 3,176 from the sponsor. An additional 1,000 was set aside for clerical assistance in various offices in Elizabeth City.
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Raleigh
State Works Progress Administration
Warren
Franklin
Steadman Hatcher
Cumberland County
Elizabeth City
Fleet Returns to California Bases After Summer Maneuvers
The United States fleet arrived back at San Pedro and San Diego bases today after summer maneuvers in Hawaiian and Alaskan waters, bringing 20,000 men and officers ashore.
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PLEET
San Pedro
Calif
United States
San Diego
Hawaiian
Alaskan
Horses Sleep Standing Like Elephants Do
Like elephants and many animals, horses can sleep while standing, a trait allowing quick alertness. They relax ligaments in the legs and shift weight to stay upright, awakening quickly if needed.
Transient Camp Director Held on Gamb ling and Liquor Charges
Springfield Mo Aug 22 Gordon W Thomas director of the federal transient camp at Falcon faced Laclede county circuit court charges of running a gambling establishment and selling liquor to minors pending today in court.
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Washington
Justice Department
Connecticut
Department of Justice
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Hoover
G-men
New York
New England
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
New Haven
Booker
Springfield
Laclede County
Gordon W. Thomas
Falcon
Spain Faces Difficult Case as Civil War Deepens
Paris reports both sides in Spain edge toward victory risking wider European entanglements. Madrid’s socialist government attracts France and Soviet support. rebels draw Nazi Germany and fascist allies. Britain remains neutral. France and Britain press Germany on neutrality pact as talks linger.
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Spain
Madrid
France
Soviet Russia
Fase
Germany
Britain
Ger
G Tain
London
Rattlesnakes Dine On Warm Blooded Prey
Rattlesnakes feed on mice gophers and other warm blooded prey as part of their hunting patterns. The note lists common targets including rodents and small mammals observed in their diet.
Observation on Electric Shock Hazard to Animals
A fragment notes that animals are more sensitive to electric shocks than humans with a mention that around 20 volts can be dangerous to cattle and horses. The text hints at comparative sensitivity but lacks complete context or formal guidance.
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