Lewis Battles for Labor Ageny to Check Foes
John L. Lewis pressed Congress to strengthen the Walsh-Healey act aiming at firms with government contracts over $2,000. He sought wage-hour standards and NLRB oversight, warning of blacklisting for noncompliance. The effort, backed by C I O, faced House Rules Committee resistance and sharp exchanges with Speaker Bankhead and Rep Cox.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Congress
C. I. QO
Lewis
National Labor Relations Board
House
Speaker Bankhead
House Rules Committee
Capitol Hill
Bankhead
Cox
D-Ga
Rules Committee
Lee Pressman
Topping out signals AP building steel completion
In New York the traditional topping out ceremony marked the completion of steel work on the 15 story Associated Press building in Rockefeller Center. Over 6,000 tons of steel were riveted in 29 working days as the twelfth Rockefeller group structure, slated for occupancy December 1. Postmasters confirmed by the Senate include Missouri names such as Henry E. Roper and Elisha Otis Bryeans among others. The common viper is England's highly poisonous snake.
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Associated Press
Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Group
Washington
Missouri
Senate
Henry E. Roper
Bernie
Charles ©. Oliver
Bloomfield
John M. Warren
Cardwell
Parker CG. Wingon
Elmsnore
Anvil A. Lewis
Eminence
C. O Raine, Jr
Hayti
Higbee
Roswell P. Lane
Naylor
Elisha Otis Bryeans
Oran
Donald H. Losey
Douglas-Billings Battle Involves Local Contests
The Douglas-Billings fight now centers on local contests across Missouri counties with many candidates declaring for or against Governor Stark or Tom Pendergast. The battle shapes primary races for the legislature as local allies urge support for or against the administration’s program. Rumors tied to WPA head Matthew Murray and requests to Roosevelt and Hopkins surface as Stark’s camp seeks influence.
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Stark
Pendergast
United Press
Douglas-Billings
Tom Pendergast
House
Douglas
Washington
Public Works Administration
Roose
Velit
Works Progress
Harry Hopkins
Matthew
Murray
WPA
Hopkins
Billings
Missouri
Democrats See Mayor Bid As Next Governor Race Prospect
Democrats forecast the mayor could become the next executive, while discussions surface about raising the sales levy as statesmen note easy collection and property owners anticipate lower assessments. Debate grows on aging pension payments if the 70 age limit drops to 65. tax rates may rise to three percent. Winter tire wear drops compared with other seasons.
Foot Care Ad for Moone's Emerald Oil
An ad advises a hot foot bath with good soap then rubbing about a teaspoon of Moone's Emerald Oil into the feet, focusing on the soles. Repeats in the morning for relief from tired aching feet, promising quick comfort and money back satisfaction. Sold by A Brandenberger Drug Co.
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Moone
Emerald Ol
Adv
Brandenberger Drug Co
Rural Oklahoma murder case linked to drowning plan
In Bartlesville Oklahoma a farm couple Essie Matthews and Leonard Overcast were charged with murder after Benjamin Matthews died in a slough on their farm. Statements portray a staged drowning with Essie requesting the adoption of a child and Overcast admitting to the deed before recanting.
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Harris
Art Thomison
Wichita
Kas
Matthews
Eli Spayal
Overcast
Haris
Bartlesville
Oklo
R. K. Harris
Essie Matthews
Leonard Overcast
Benjamin Franklin Matthews
Power merger voted against in Howard County
Howard county rural electric patrons voted 120 to 3 against consolidating their power system with Boone and Callaway counties here last night. Boone county residents rejected the merger 37 to 5 last Saturday at Columbia and Callaway stockholders defeated it 44 to 16 at Fulton Monday. The plan was endorsed by the rival electrification association at Washington. The proposal called for consolidation of the administrative and maintenance departments of the three county.
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Fayette, Mo
Howard County
Boone
Callaway
Boone County
Columbia
Fulton
Electrification Association
Washington
Get at the Cause of Constipation All Bran Advice
Reader urged to address constipation by adding bulk to diet with Kellogg's All Bran breakfast cereal. Article promotes bulk from fiber plus Waterhouse’s vitamin and iron, advises daily intake, water, and claims brighter outlook. Kellogg in Battle Creek markets All Bran via grocers.
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Wature
Kellogg
Battle Creek
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