Economic report on the South ahead of Roosevelt Georgia trip
The national emergency council will publish its survey of economic conditions in the South on Wednesday as President Roosevelt prepares two Georgia speeches. The report may address freight rate differentials, wage disparities, and the South's needs to align with New Deal policies while he visits Athens and Barnesville.
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Washington
National Emergency Council
South
Roosevelt
Georgia
University of Georgia
Athens
Barnesville
U. S. S. Houston
Pensacola
Warm Springs
Gai
Camp
Lawrence Camp
New Deal
George
Lowell Mellett
NEC
Barkley and Chandler toast Kentucky Senate race tale
In Paducah Barkley predicted a 60,000 to 70,000 lead as Chandler telegraphed support for Barkley’s renomination. The governor claimed most federal workers voted for Barkley, calling the use of public funds in campaigns deplorable, while Barkley thanked Chandler for the message and pledged to work toward a new term.
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Barkley
Alben W. Barkley
Paducah
Kentucky
Senate
Roosevelt
Albert
Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee
New Clashes Between Saps and Rushing Forces
From Hankow to Spain insurgents claim major success on Catalan front in a civil war. General Franco's headquarters report counteroffensive results with thousands killed or captured, while a government communique downplays gains and cites repulsed northern attacks. Nearby Canton reports Japanese bombs near a Catholic site.
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China
Spain
Francisco Franco
Los Ants Neights
Fayon
Ank
Kennett bandits escape officers amid highway robberies
Two ex convicts John Couch and James Otis Meredith hunted after warrants issued in Kennett Missouri for assault with a deadly weapon and armed robbery of a farm dwelling in Dunklin county. Reed of St Louis, jailed then released, linked to western Missouri robberies and kidnapping. companions visited a tourist camp before fleeing.
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A.D. Sheppard
Missouri Highway Patrol
John Couch
James Otis
Meredith
Texas
Fort Worth
James ©. Reed
St. Louis
Cass
Jackson
Blytheville
Ann
Sheppard
Holcomb
Dunklin
Missouri
Reed
Robert Kalousek
Greenwood
Sgt
R. JR. Reed
Highway Patrol
Couch
Ipiytheville
Ark
Primary Over Gas Tax War Resumes Amid Petition Drive
A vote looms on November 8 with two gasoline tax proposals. The repeal backers claim over 200 000 names while the Road Association reports 175 000 herd improvement petitions. Officials say progress was slow, and more signatures are sought. The measures could restore or raise the three cent levy and fund long range highway building.
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New York Dairyl Association
Anrili
Loil
Road Association
KWOS ADI PROGRAM SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST NINE
Radio listings for KWOS ADI program lineup detailing farm service, market reports, news, almanac, music hours, prayers, garden party, musical gems, home shows, hits, news, prison and encyclopedia segments, sports casts, baseball games, Whopper Club, and evening programs across the day with Stag Beer and Kellogg sponsorship cues.
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Sons of the Pioneers
Nelson Eddy
Sam
Missouri State
Encyclopedia of the Air
Scruggs-Guhleman
News Central Trust Co
Griesedieck Bros
Capitol Tavern
Hyde Park
Cathedral bombing leaves Canton's worshipers in shock
Nine Japanese bombers struck the cathedral grounds in Canton today, killing 39 and wounding 50 as the city’s haven became a ruin. French flag marks the area. interior windows and chapels were shattered, the Grotto damaged, with only the high altar and a Virgin Mary chapel spared.
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Canton
Hamilton-Brown Shoe Co signs closed shop contract
In St Louis on August 8 AP reports Hamilton-Brown Shoe Co signed a closed shop contract with the AFL affiliated boot and shoe workers union. The agreement covers employees in its Columbia and Boonville plants. President William L Collins states the contract recognizes the union.
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ST. Louis
AFL
Boot and
Hamilton-Brown Shoe Company
Columbia and
Boonville
William L. Collins
Hamilton-Brown
SEC to write new chapter in power industry integration
The securities commission seeks plans from utility holding companies to simplify corporate and geographic structures under the public utility holding company act. Officials outline steps toward integrated systems, pricing uniformity, and elimination of absentee management, with possible radius limits and future amendments.
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Washington
The
Securities Commission
William ©. Douglas
Commission
Public Utility Holding Company
Douglas
SEC
Vic
Campaign Tuesday shapes Caulfied race and party split
In the Caulfield open campaign, voters debated a split ticket and party loyalties. Mattingly rejected a proposal as violating voters rights to choose a nominee. Republicans counted on a shift to Douglas against Billings, noting potential turnout changes for November.
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Frank
Albert M. Clark
James M. Douglas
Supreme Court
James ¥. Billings
Pendergast
Douglas
Billings
Albert Clark
Clyde M. Wagner
Workers Union as Sole Bargaining Agent Maintains Wages
The workers union is designated as the sole bargaining agent and retains the current wage scale for now, with time and a half for overtime. Strikes are prohibited, a temporary measure likely tied to ongoing negotiations and labor terms.
Motor Boats Barred From Lake In Mexico Rain Canals Charm
The federal tourist department barred modern motor launches from Xochimilco canals known as the Venise of Mexico. Canals, once water highways for Indians, remain a tourist draw with flower bedecked flat boats, pirogues, and musicians navigating the tranquil waters for three pesos. Indian women sell flowers and snacks from moving canoes along the waterways near Mexico City.
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Mexico
Xochimilco
Federal Tourist Department
Venice
Xoachimilco
Corrigan Acclaimed by Thousands Visits City
Corrigan rode through the city with crowds pressing in Chelsea as Mayor Voke edged through to greet him after a meal at the airport. The talk included a quip about baked beans as the crowd packed the Chelsea streets.
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Trishman
Tobin
Chelsea
Corrigan
Edward J. Voke
Gunmen Escape After Shootout Across Missouri River
Deputies and peace officers widened a search along every road and bridge into Illinois and Missouri from St. Louis to Boonville and along the Missouri River. A Ford stolen from Charles Gillman of St. Louis was found abandoned with bullet marks. two men matching the bandits’ description were sighted near Palmyra, with clues including laundry marks bearing the name Dunn.
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Mississippi
Illinois
Missouri River
St. Louis
Boonville
K. E. Moore
Ait Palmyra
Hannibal
Iowa State Line
Dunn
Charles Gillman
Gillman
Hagan
CCC Clothing Costs Reduced For Enrollees
Officials announced a reduction in CCC clothing costs to 90.6 dollars per enrollee per year from 96.09 dollars the previous year. The change lowers annual expenses for enrollees while maintaining standard apparel provisions.
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CCC
Washington
Civilian Conservation Corps
Cardenas Holds Key to Land Expropriation Dilemma
New York, Aug. 8. President Lazaro Cardenas, an Indian by birth, stands at the center of Mexico's expropriation of oil holdings and lands owned by nationals and foreigners. Critics call him stubborn, yet supporters say he is a reformist devoted to social progress. Since taking office in 1934 for a six year term, he has expropriated vast estates and aimed to grant farming land to landless peons, prompting sharp rebukes from Washington and London.
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New York
Lazaro Cardenas
Mexico
Cardenas
Washington
London
Plutarco Calles
United States
Cardenas Expropriation Standoff Upends Foreign Relations
The Mexican government under President Cardenas expropriated $400 million in American and British oil properties after seizing them to favor labor. Britain severed diplomatic ties, while the United States urged just compensation with no move toward force. Cardenas remains unyielding, insisting he will pay only when possible, as Washington maintains a cautious, nonbelligerent stance.
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United States
Cardenas
Mexico
Supreme Court
America
Washington
Britain
Farmer Ended Life in Jail at Springfield
Henry Schmidt, 76, a retired farmer held in the Springfield city jail on suspicion of attempting to attack a 13 year old girl, hanged himself with a necktie from a cell bar. Acting Coroner D. E. Holman ruled death by his own action yesterday.
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Springfield
Henry Schmidt
D.E. Holman
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