States Enact 100 Laws to Aid Workers in 1931
The American Association for Labor Legislation says Congress and 46 states passed over 500 laws in 1931 addressing unemployment, compensation, pensions and collective bargaining. Wisconsin set amodel by promoting free bargaining and outlawing yellow dog contracts with wage-based workmen’s compensation raised to 70 percent. Delaware to New Mexico expanded labor protection, including double compensation for minor injuries and new state labor departments.
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Idaho
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Wisconsin
Arizona
Colorado
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
New Mexico
Turkey Aids Angora Juvenile Court and Reform House
Turkey plans Angora juvenile court and reform facility for minors, guided by Italian specialists in juvenile delinquency. Tuberculosis causes more deaths among ages 14 to 45 than any other disease.
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Turkey
House of Correction
Singing Cowboy folk songs by Larkin and Black
Margaret Larkin and Helen Black publish Singing Cowboy a 42 song folk collection with old west photos and a glossary. They spent two summers in New Mexico Arizona Texas searching for songs, recording 24 verses from a Cimarron singer and other cowboys. Larkin's background spans poetry journalism and theater while Black provides piano arrangements fitting the tunes.
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Helen Black
Helen
New Mexico
Arizona
Texas
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Las Vegas
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National Magasines
Denver Post
New York
Pullman Porters
Carl Sandburg
Do You Play Contract Bridge A Plea for Partnership Skill
The article argues contract bridge remains approachable and rewarding. It emphasizes partnership bidding over flashy systems, confidence in the partner, and focusing on intelligent play of 26 cards. It urges readers to score, learn quickly, and enjoy the social game.
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McKenney American Bridge League
Turkish Men Union Formed To Advocate Rights Of Men
A Turkish Men Union is being formed in Smyrna to agitate for men’s rights and to counter what organizers call feminist propaganda. They aim to stop women from advancing too far in their quest for power.
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Smyrna
Mrs. Sarah Miller Claimed By Death
Mrs. Sarah Miller 56 well known here died at her home 1101 Forrest avenue this afternoon at 1 10 after an illness three months. Surviving husband R T Miller six sons James W George Everett of High Point Robert of Harriman Tenn Lloyd and Charles of Bonnyblue Va two daughters Miss Thelma Miller of this city and Mrs Gladys Johnson of Greenville Tenn two brothers John Ward and Jodie Ward of Tennessee and 29 grandchildren. Body moved to Sechrest Funeral Home and will be shipped to Harriman Tenn at 6 40 tomorrow morning services will be held there.
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Sarah Miller
Forrest Avenue
R. T. Miller
James W
George
Everett
High Point
Robert
Harriman
Tenn
Lloyd
Charles
Bonnyblue
Thelma Miller
Gladys Johnson
Greenville
John Ward
Jodie Ward
Tennessee
Sechrest Funeral Home
Tenon
Russian Raid Relic Unearths Mass Grave Evidence
In Warsaw a Russian force excavated a cellar in a small Praga church and uncovered 114 ekulls and a cache of church silver. The find is linked to a suspected mass grave from 1794 civilian massacre by Russian troops.
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Warsaw
Praga
Moon Mineral Study Narrows Moon Rock Candidates
Carnegie Institution scientists report eliminating basalt granite and sulfur from the moon's surface geology. Remaining possibilities include pumice volcanic ash and other high heat insulating rocks.
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Carnegie Institution
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