George Forms Reply to Move to Defeat Him
Atlanta Aug 14 Senator Walter F George takes the stump for the first time since accepting the challenge to President Roosevelt. He will broadcast an address from Waycross at 1130 p.m. Eastern and reference Roosevelt speech at Barnesville. Georgia primary set for Sept 14. George defends New Deal stance, dismisses fear of federal pressure, notes support from some allies while others remain silent. The contest centers on party lines and regional alignments with Rivers and Camp potential factors.
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Atlanta
Walter F. George
D-Ga
Roosevelt
WSB
Waycross
Georgia
Barnesville
George
E. D. Rivers
Arden' Ad‘nirer
Cearge
New Deal
Supreme Court
Atlanta Constitution
Macon Telegraph
Clark Howell
Constitution
Wondrow Wilson
Thomas Hardwick
Wilson
Willem J. Harris
Rep
Ditter
Bennett Clark
D-Mo
Weather summary for Tennessee Virginia and Kentucky
Partly cloudy with possible showers in extreme east Tennessee and Virginia over Sunday and Monday. Inland showers expected with little temperature change in Tennessee and Virginia. Kentucky fair and warmer in the east Sunday and Monday, with partly cloudy skies and showers toward night in the north.
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Tennessee
Virginia
Kentucky
Honor Student Stain Held in Pryor Murder Case
Wirt Parr, 17, a farm boy, was jailed in Pryor Oklahoma after being charged with the murder of Alma, a 19 year old student. Authorities say he confessed to clubbing her to death and burning her body after she turned away following a roadside conversation between their rural homes.
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Pryor
Okla
Wirt Parr
Firm
Alma
Alm
Airliner Brings Berlin to New York Transatlantic Flight
The all metal airliner Brandenburg, homeward bound on a Berlin to New York round trip, sailed from Floyd Bennett Field at dawn en route to rain squalls over the Atlantic. Captain Alfred Henke aims to beat the 25 hour 45 minute record, planning to fly 2000 to 2900 feet higher and reach Berlin before dawn. Minor repairs were made after landing mishaps, and the westward leg last Thursday took 24 hours 36 minutes at an average of 739 mph.
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New York
Aug
Coast, Guard
Brengienburg
Ita
Berlin
Cape Rane
Newfoundland
Alfred Henke
Wiley Post
Floyd Bennett
Brandenburg
Inquiry Keeps Body Occupied in Berry Case
Knoxville August 13 A congressional committee examining the TVA probes the Berry marble lease matter in Norris Dam basin involving Senator George L. Berry and associates. TVA general counsel Fly says former chairman Morgan favored conciliation but warned it held no power to award damages. The board later withdrew and filed to condemn holdings. a federal commission valued the leases as commercially worthless.
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Congressioral
TVA
Berry
Wittte
Norris Dam
George L. Berry
D-Tenn
James Lawrence Fly
Arthur E
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Morgan
Attorn
Barty
Thuys Ta
David
Lillrnthal
Harcourt A. Morgan
Federal
Berry Group
Leries
Marcie Prote
Plane wreckage sighted near Tlacotalpam Mexico
A search reports burned wreckage of the Villa Hermosa to Mexico City airliner with 11 aboard seen off Veracruz near Alvarado Bay. Ground parties rush toward the scene four miles east northeast of Tlacotalpam through mountainous country. One passenger listed as Eugene Carlson, mostly Mexican nationals aboard.
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Mexico City
Villa Hermosa
Golden Booty Recovered From Sunken British Frigate
The 11 year old wreck of the British Frigate Lu Ling yields surprise treasure as dredging off the sea floor finds bold coins. Karimata dredger continues 24 hour shifts, adjusting position to reach the guarded cache amid the Lloyds brokerage mood. News of the recovery triggered a hopeful bell in the underwriting room signaling potential imminent salvage.
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Walter M. Harrison
Luling
Lloyds Inday
Tisvamble
Luarhe
Trustre
Spon
al Lloyds
Carroll Convicted Denies Knowledge of Double Murder
Francis Carrell, 43, former deputy sheriff, testifies he knew nothing of the Littlefield murders until after Paul Dwyer’s arrest and confession. He repudiates Digger’s claim that Carrol killed Dr. Littlefield and Mrs. Littlefield amid the Boothbay region case.
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James Littlefield
Paul Dwyer
Franeis Carrell
Booth Paris
Caerall
Digger
Carrol
Insurgents Capture Cabeza Del Buey In Spain War
Insurgents seized Cabeza Del Buey near Hendaye at the Spanish frontier as government forces fought to hold key Almadens mercury mines. Renewed government reinforcements formed new mountain defenses near the Castuera Almaden railway line while heavy artillery pounded the town. A first meeting occurred between Insurgent General Quiano De Liano and General Jose Miajas central forces. Government planes reportedly shot down four insurgent flares amid Madrid reports of air battles.
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Hendaye
France
Cabeza del Buey
Almadens
Almanden
Ox Head
Quiano de Liano
Jose Miaja
Castuera-Almaden
Cabeza
Madrid
Newspapers Declared Unfair By Senator Minton Remarks At Luncheon
Senator Sherman Minton of Indiana attacks American newspapers as big business driven by wealth and selfish forces. He claims some would push fascism to protect privileges while conceding most papers and journalists are on the up and up. He spoke to the American Press Society in New York, with Paul Mawer introducing the event.
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New York
Sherman Minton
Indiana
Democrat
Poole
Elmer F. Andrews
Europe eyes German moves amid Czech tensions
London reports warn of risk to peace as Germany readies nationwide maneuvers. Berlin denies aims while British officials tighten travel security and Lord Runciman seeks a solution to the Sudeten German minority issue amid wary European capitals. Gold advances reflect market anxiety as Chamberlain resumes duties after a vacation.
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STARK
London
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Berlin
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Punle
Wevertheless
Europe
Rei
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Britain
Praha
Adolf Hitler
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Chamberlain
Scotland
Catareh
Milam to appoint chief deputy under Roby in county shakeup
Milam, seen as possible Republican high sheriff candidate, is appointed chief deputy under sheriff elect Roby A. Milam. The move, not yet confirmed by Milam, signals a broad deputy ranks overhaul promised to voters. He will replace W. L. Frazer of Kingsport as chief deputy as the new regime takes office September 1 after Sheriff J. D. Newland’s tenure.
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Tom Still
Roby A. Milam
Times
Still
Milam
the Times
J. D. Newland
Tennessee Welfare Chief Accepts NEC Challenge to South
Tennessee Welfare Commissioner George W. Cate calls the National Emergency Council report a challenge and pledges action to protect and develop human and natural resources in the South. He says the NEC analysis highlights long known southern economic problems and potential, urging constructive response. The Atlanta note echoes southern leaders calling the NEC findings a challenge amid tariff and political debates.
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Nashville
National Emergency Council
Tennessee
George WM. Cate
Cate
N&o
Ailysse Cate
NEC
South
State Department of Public Welfare
Atlanta
Council
Idea pool sought of carrier group conference invited
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States called for a conference in Washington on September 14 and 15 to pool ideas on railroad and carrier problems. George H. Davis, chamber president, said congressional committees will use conference findings in a transportation program for the next session.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
George H. Davis
Chamber
Roosevelt
Hrst Congress
Congress
Davis
Transportation Committee
Samuel T. Bledsoe
Atchison, Tupela and Santa Fe Railway
Communists Inside CIO, AFL Officials Say
Washington report quotes John P. Frey of the AF L asserting John L. Lewis’s labor leadership was infiltrated by Communist party members. Frey testifies before a House committee that about 280 Communists were or had been on CIO payrolls, while noting Lewis and most followers opposed communism. He warns the public of Soviet influence within U S labor.
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Washington
John P. Wrey
American Federation of Labor
John L. Lewis
Communist Party
House
CIO
Lewis
Chiley
Department Frey
AF. of L
United States
Moscow
Third International
Three Japanese Prisoners Held After Shanghai Clash
In Shanghai on August 13 the chief of the Japanese army political service stated three Japanese seized as troublemakers in a clash with United States forces lacked military status. Two admitted they were army personnel, while an investigation and possible punishment were announced. The men were taken into custody in the American defense sector amid disorders on the first anniversary of Chinese Japanese hostilities, reflecting Shanghai’s tangled jurisdiction.
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Shanghai
United States
Hitoshi Hamada
International Settlement
Mimic Warfare Trains Nations For New Conflicts
A RADER WIVGET report from London notes Europe simulates the next war using lessons from Spain and China. Military observers watch as Shanghai Madrid Nanking and Bilao test weapons and tactics since World War I. Some authorities warn leaders bluff while most agree future wars hinge on decisive outcomes yet unknown.
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Rader Wivget
London
Sumiv
Europe
Spain
China
Shanghai
Madrid
Nanking
Bilao
Shorter hours forecast for 4 million workers
Labor Department officials estimated that as many as 4 million workers may gain shorter hours under the upcoming wage hour law, about 1.75 million more than Congress counted. The estimate reflects a narrowing of exemptions for seasonal industries and broader compliance as employers avoid penalties. The act becomes effective Oct. 24, with a gradual rise in the minimum wage and a reduction of the workweek over seven years.
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Reg Ingraham Washington
Labor Department
Congress
Department
Rufus Foote
Roosevelt
Poole
Chamber of Commerce of
The
United States
Burns Fatal for Watauga Quarry Worker Pierce
John S. Pierce a 32 year old quarry worker from Watauga died in a hospital tonight from burns suffered Tuesday when dynamite caps exploded in his pocket. Sparks from an electrical crane he was operating are blamed for igniting his clothing.
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John S. Pierce
Watauga
Pierce
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