Three Named For War Secretary
Washington Aug 28 veterans of the world war are cited in speculation as likely contenders for secretary of war to succeed the late George Dern. Named were Frank Murphy governor Indiana Paul V McNutt and Fiorello LaGuardia all prominent figures with no official indication from President Roosevelt on a pick before or after the November election.
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George Dern
Frank Murphy
Paul V. McNutt
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Fiorello LaGuarra
New York
Roosevelt
Wet counties protest interference in control measures
The counties assert they initiated and sustained their own control measures, arguing they should be allowed to operate without outside interference. They claim improvements in law enforcement and finances, and urge that liquor revenue tax relief should benefit both towns and rural areas, noting revenue sharing depends on where taxes are collected.
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Inasuch
Dust Bowl problem eyed for solution in drought report
The drought committee chairman Morris Locke outlines the goal of a permanent habitable Plains, warning against depopulation as they survey nine drought hit states affecting 40,000,000 acres. The Des Moines meeting was planned, then postponed to next Friday on the return from Salt Lake.
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Great Plains Crisis Deepens Without Timely Action
The Great Plains situation has already begun and is likely to continue unless remedial measures are taken without delay. The fragment notes an urgent call for prompt steps to address the unfolding issue.
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Great Plains
Ickes Attacks Landon Over Hearst Ties
Ickes says he recalls no conversation with Hearst but accuses Landon of being steered by Hearst. Hard labels Hearst influence as odd and notes Elliott Roosevelt's roles with Hearst stations and FCC negotiations. Ickes links Landon's distant stance to Hearst backed messaging and questions Landon's convictions.
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England and Egypt End Period of Strife
Britain and Egypt agree to end hostilities and grant facilities to the United Kingdom. Egypt will provide ports airdrops and communications and take administrative measures including martial law and censorship. For the Suez Canal Britain may maintain up to 10 000 land troops and 400 pilots. Egypt will build additional canal zone barracks.
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Treaty aims in Sudan and Egyptian defense after war
The agreement calls for training and building roads, with British troops withdrawn from the canal area, British air support allowed, and Egyptian forces developed with a British advisory mission. The Egyptian police retain a British command for five years and Sudan administration continues under 1889 co dominion, preserving Sudanese welfare without prejudicing sovereignty.
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Madrid Rebels Plan Dictatorship and Bourbon Return
Rebels around Burgos announced a forthcoming military dictatorship followed by a plebiscite on restoring the Bourbon throne. Former King Alfonso amid exile hints at return. Prince Juan reportedly visited rebel leaders. Government forces 25 miles from Burgos as Italy and others enforce arms embargoes.
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Man Jailed In Manslaughter Case
Gastonia August 28 Joe Jacobs a well known Gastonia businessman was sentenced to two years in Gaston county jail for the hit and run death of Albert Harrison 16 of Lowell He pleaded guilty to manslaughter driving while drunk and hit and run Judge T B Finley ordered jail confinement over a possible prison term due to Jacobs failing health with daily insulin and diet needs to be provided by his wife under physician supervision A four year suspended sentence was also given on the hit and run charge.
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Gaston County
Albert Harrison
Lee Harrison
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The Mexico United States border trekker crosses five streams
A traveler from El Paso to San Diego crosses five permanent running streams on the one hundred mile journey.
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Unidentified Man Jumps 86 Stories to Death at Tall Building
An unidentified man leapt from an observation platform of the world’s tallest building in New York today. He waved to onlookers before plunging to the sidewalk on the 88th Street side, while bystanders watched in shock.
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88Rd Street
Oil's Not Right on Mack Farm in Garland
Four Mack brothers dairy farmers in Garland report oil gushing from their well on the property. They intended to strike water but say oil contaminates water, milk, and nearly everything on the farm. They seek a way to stop the flow.
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Driver loses control in Hartford hitting Bennett’s yard
In Hartford Kentucky a truck veered off the road and struck a room where Foster Bennett slept outdoors. He suffered a fractured leg while Mrs. Bennett escaped unharmed as both occupants avoided worse injuries.
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Railways report July operating income across lines
July operating income before fixed charges for several railroads shows varied results. Gains appear for heat, with New York routes posting 149,694 while others like Georgia and Southern lines report 63,583 and 11,981 respectively, contrasted by deficits in some segments.
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Landon Endorsed by Coolidge in Boston Campaign
Aug 28. Republican headquarters released a statement from T Jefferson Coolidge former under secretary of the treasury under Roosevelt saying he will vote for Governor Alf Landon Republican presidential nominee.
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Disputed White House Shifts as Glassina Supports Roosevelt
Fragmentary remarks show Senator Carter Glassinia wavering at the White House retreat. Critics question his stance while Newal's leader appears uneasy as Roosevelt support emerges amid party tensions.
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Spanky McFarland Heads to General Spanky lead role
Hollywood child star George Phillips McFarland aged eight stars in a feature film titled General Spanky. He earns up to 1,250 weekly, keeps a busy schedule, and lives with his family on a Hollywood hill.
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DeMille Signs Edwin Maxwell and Football Film News
Hollywood gossip notes Cecil B. DeMille hires Edwin Maxwell to argue against him to spark ideas. Studios plan football themed pictures with stars like Red Eagle Gomer Jones Bobby Wilson Bobby Grayson Jay Berwanger and Arline Judge Dixie Dunbar Patsy Kelly linked to musical Pigskin Parade.
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Hollywood Notes on Stars and Projects in Brief
A scatter of industry gossip lists Joan Crawford dressing for a hunting scene and Luise Rainer’s dog stealing scenes. Ann Sothern struggles with gas and late arrivals while Clive Brook’s nerves and a banquet misstep are noted. Bob Burkhardt and Bob Eden partner on four films this year, with a London stage project. Basil Rathbone and wife’s mountain trip and other stars like Janet Gaynor, Patsy Kelly, MacMurray, Dick Foran, and Harold Lloyd surface with varied antics and future plans as technology and television loom.
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Wage Increase Approved by Utah Copper Subsidiary
In Bingham Utah on August 25 a 5 percent pay raise was approved for 2300 employees of the Utah Copper subsidiary of Kennecott corporation.
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Utah Copper 1
Kennecott Corporation
Five hurt in Corsica election riot near Ajaccio
Five people were wounded in rioting at a political rally in Ajaccio during campaigning for Sunday's election of a deputy to replace Jean, a former Paris prefect ousted from his seat in July.
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