Chamber of Commerce rejects federal control of iron trade
The United States Chamber says federal control of iron is indefensible but urges industry led production aligned with consumption. It criticizes government codes and supports private rulemaking, while favoring a trimmed federal role and a balanced budget to sustain economic freedom.
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Madrid Bombardment Shakes Capital As Civilian Casualties Rise
Madrid reports its first direct bombardment by rebel planes with many wounded and widespread damage across the city. Government officials estimate casualties high while noting limited structural destruction and shattered windows. Amid chaos, Soviet envoy presents credentials as authorities claim fresh republican victories in Cordoba province where peasants repelled a rebel force.
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50-foot yacht Poco burns to water's edge off Maryland coast
PRISFIELD Maryland August 29 The 50-foot yacht Poco burned to water's edge and sank off Island today after five men jumped into the icy bay and were rescued by nearby boats. Charlie Wheatley of Tangier took aboard those in danger as the vessel, bound from Urbanna to Tangier, swept the deck and began sinking.
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Richmond
Charlies Wheatley
Jane
Tangier
Melof Richmond
Urbanna
Mystery death of 21 year old Laura Mooneyhan in Memphis coal shed
Laura Thelma Mooneyhan of Chattanooga, 21, identified by sister Louise Armstrong as the victim found in a coal shed in Memphis. No marks of violence noted. autopsy possible tomorrow. Police report the ashes and soot on the face were from coal dust, not a sign of foul play.
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WPA
Special Train Bears Body of Dern to Utah
A black shrouded special train bore Secretary of War George H. Dern homeward to Utah after funeral services in Washington D C attended by Cabinet members and foreign diplomats. The Utah service and burial rites follow in Salt Lake City and Mount Olivet cemetery with officials in attendance.
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W. R. Gregg
Agriculture
James A. Farley
State Patrol Tightens Tail Light Rules for Trailers
A general order issued by Capt. Chariva D. Farmer directs the North Carolina State Highway Patrol to strictly enforce rear red lights on trailers.
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Raleigh
Chariva D. Farmer
Alleged Flogging Suits Filed by Arkansas Sharecropper Victims
Three victims of alleged flogging in the east Arkansas sharecropper dispute filed damage suits in federal court. Willie Sue Blagden seeks 15000 against five men named Boss Dulaney Earl Cherry Ernest Richards Tony Thompson and Percy Mangus alleging being strapped June 15 during an investigation into a Negro sharecropper death. Eliza Nolden and J M Reese join in 15000 suits alleging similar injuries and naming overlapping defendants. Williams says he was beaten as well.
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Ark
East Arkansas
Crittenden County
Willie Sue Blagden
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Earl Cherry
Ernest Richards
Tony Thompson
Percy Mangus
Eliza Nolden
Williams
Taxes And Hearst Hold Spotlight In Campaign
Washington Aug 29 The tax issue dominates party platforms as Landon argues against corporate surplus levies while Hearst backs the Republicans in supporting Landon. Roosevelt and Landon campaign stops hinge on tax questions with both sides labeling opposing figures and policies.
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Labor
Roosevelt Ends Second Part Of Journey In Drought Area
President Roosevelt wrapped up the second phase of his Midwest drought tour at Pierre South Dakota touring government relief and farm land. He met with Governors Berry and Miller and officials including Hopkins and Wallace to press federal state cooperation. Talk of enrolling 500 to 600 drought youths in Wyoming CCC camps was noted while no South Dakota expansion was sought.
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Fechner
Ed Roberts Seriously Shot in Thomasville
Ed Roberts about 35 of Johnston street was shot through the abdomen about 9:30 PM while leaving a store in Thomasville. A Negro shooter unknown to Roberts fired the pistol after words were exchanged. Police describe the gunman and search intensively. doctors reported his condition as satisfactory.
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Search For Man Believed To Be Missing Jurist
BASRA Iraq Aug 29 ships joined airplanes tonight in the search for the missing Imperial Airways airliner Horsa with eight ever unreported since Friday Officials of the line said they were not alarmed believing the plane may have forced to land in a region lacking communications Failure of emergency wireless equipment likely caused no reports from the crew of the plane
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Drought relief jobs cut as rains ease dust bowl strain
WPA chief Hopkins reports drought rains cut relief job demand to about 2,500 daily. About 118,172 drought farmers are on WPA rolls across 12 states and Kentucky. He cautions aid will continue through winter but expects 35,000 to 50,000 more farmers needing help if weather stays favorable. Minnesota and four states see limited relief progress.
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Russia Starts House Cleaning in Moscow purges
The Soviet government acted against counter revolutionaries in a broad purge. Director Tabakoff of Megnezit Chelyabinsk was arrested and expelled from the party. E Dreitzier, former assistant, was executed as an anti communist plotter. Several cultural figures faced resignation and scrutiny over ties to Trotzkyite activities.
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Chelyabinsk
Dreitzier
Amogebeli
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Afmogeneff
Gronsky
Izvestia
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Trotzky Exile Dilemma Sparks Oslo Goverment Debate
Oslo faces a grave decision over Leon Trotzky exiled Bolshevik as Moscow demands expulsion. Officials consider sending him to Nuskovnes fortress or another country while fearing diplomatic reprisals and underscoring uncertainty about hosting the former war commissar.
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Ministry of Justice
Grissom Attacks Machine Rule at Republican Rally
Three Republican candidates William Grissom for governor Frank C Patton for the Senate and W C Downing for the House spoke at a county rally denouncing New Deal policy and President Roosevelt Grissom attacked what he called machine rule in North Carolina saying the younger generation is realizing they are in the iron clad machine rule.
Landon seeks joint rail rate cuts for drought area
Gov. Alf Landon announced a new bid to obtain emergency joint railroad freight reductions for drought stricken Kansas farms. He said western lines had refused previous requests and noted a two day delay in Roosevelt drought conference due to Secretary Dern's death and scheduling changes. Landon planned to attend a regional meeting involving Kansas and neighboring states, with trip details not yet set.
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Alf M. Landon
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Landon
War supplies bound for Spain reach Dutch port
Spanish liner Magallanes arrived at Cargo in Willemstad from Vera Cruz with 626 tons of war materials presumably for the Spanish government. The vessel, after loading water, was expected to sail to Barcelona, Spain.
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Weather North Carolina Sunday and Monday Forecast
Partly cloudy Sunday with showers in the east portion. Monday will be generally fair with improving conditions.
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