OUT OF BATTLE' ON WPA WAGES
President Roosevelt said the 20 hour WPA work month can be changed only by Congress, limiting Commissioner Harrington's authority. WPA strikes reduced, with 2,582 dismissed for absence and 26,511 on strike. Workers Alliance plans statewide protest to back demands. Minnesota and Philadelphia responses vary as to project reopenings and policing. A Bay area idea notes travel to New York World's Fair via wheelchair hints from Rufus Ivy of Goldsboro.
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AFL
Nuimnber
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Nnnamat
Tew
David Lusser
Presigent
Harald Stassen
Minnesota
George FE
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Leach
WIA
Stesterday
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APL Building Trades Council
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Law of the Land
United States
Commissioner of Relief
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Weather scattering showers and slight temperature change
Scattered showers expected with generally fair conditions in some areas. North and central portions see slight warmth, with minor temperature changes through Thursday into Friday. little overall variation.
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Pamittiwest
Shearstay
Perdu Manish
FDR May Appeal To Nation For Embargo After Abandoning Demands In Congress
President Roosevelt planned to appeal to the nation for repeal of the arms embargo after abandoning neutrality revision demands. White House aides said Congress adjourns and the president may go to the people if Europe crisis deepens, to press for war measures.
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Congress
Europe
Stephen Darly
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Senate
Johnson
R.calif
Treasury shows surplus of 159825 in state budget report
Budget Director W. M. Duncan announced a state surplus of 159,825 for the fiscal year ended June 30 after expenditures of 27,546,346 from the general fund. Duncan credited accounting reforms and improved conditions, noting prior forecasts of deficit by predecessor Henry Burka. He cited enhanced budgetary control and cooperation of department heads as key.
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Nasbuvidle
Fee
W. M. Duncan
Duncan
Henry Burka
Iran
Kefauver Seeks McReynolds Post in Third District
Estes Kefauver a 36-year-old attorney and former state commissioner announces his candidacy to succeed the late Rep. Sam D. McReynolds as congressman from Tennessee's third district. Mrs. McReynolds says she will not seek the seat. McReynolds died in Washington a week ago.
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Congress
Kepadyver
Michigan Governor Plans Liquor Attack Despite Recall Threat
Lansing July 19 Despite recall threats Michigan's 31 year old governor elect D Dickinson prepared to press temperance reforms and take a firm stand against liquor. He planned to meet a national governors conference in New York and hoped public opinion would shift in favor of cuts. The note adds Dickinson’s past tenure and political context as he readies for the event.
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Lansing
Mich
Govudiay
D. Dickinson
Nyaner
New York State
Michigdr
Tuskinson
Mihough Dickinson
Dickinson
Roosevelt invites study on refugee problem at White House
FDR invites officers of a 20 nation intergovernmental committee to discuss funding homes for Central European refugees. Announcement came ahead of a meeting at the Foreign Office as the group, formed at Evian in 1938, seeks emigration solutions for Jewish refugees from Germany.
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ONDON
Roosevelt
Intergovernmental Committee
White House
Washington
Gentral
Europe
Foreign Office
United States
Morven
Taylor
Unites States
Ho Hho Ekeleman
Mieerchairman
Lee Ha Monet
Waeh- Jaubeit Bie Firs
Beptern- Phen
Ile Mijn
Germany
Evian-Les-Bains
France
Oil graft allegations draw in Louisiana inquiry
Louisiana’s $100 million yearly oil business faces renewed probes as federal and state authorities press a “hot oil” study. Special investigator Clifford Howland arrives from Washington while state treasurer A P Tugwell accuses Maxwell Supply of Houston of 10 percent discounts routed through Louisiana dealers. LSU figures loom in federal cases charging embezzlement and forgery as five men face related charges over hotel furnishings valued at £75,000.
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Louisiana
Washington
A. P. Tugwell
Houston
Tex
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Stkes
Shreveport
Tugwell
Maxwell Supply Company
Maxwell Company
State Ren. C. A. Marvant
Thibodnes
Louisiand Department of Conservation
Marvent
Tupwell
Monleng
Ager
Dani Lo
Maxwell Compmany
James Muyregi Smnth
Louisiana State University
Southwestern Louisiana Institute
Husy Long
LSU
Ismed
Smith
Seymour Weiss
Huey Leng
Cemetery not golf course youths told
Casper police instructed two teenage youths found using Highland Cemetery as a makeshift golf course. They were spotted between gravestones attempting putts with cans and flower receptacles, with officers advising proper lawn care and cemetery respect.
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Casper
Wyo
Highland Cemetery
Jack Bordeaux
Jewel theft report shocks Mrs Mark Hellinger
Mrs. Mark Hellinger told police a jewelry theft at her home on July 19 involved a 33,800 diamond ring and a 4 000 platinum bracelet. The value in jewels totaled about 6,753, with a portion of the claim filed to the police.
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Jewel Thelt
Holly Worp
Mark Hellinger
Tit
Hee Honte Tod
Harlan County coal dispute settled in Knoxville agreement
In Knoxville Tennessee a coal dispute between the Harlan County Farmers? no, the County Goal Operators Association and United Mine Workers officials ended. Dr John R Steelman announced a settlement formed by his formula, including revocation of the union as exclusive bargaining agent, waiving of union shop and strike penalties, dismissal of eviction cases, arbitration on dues, cooperation to secure counseling places, and immediate return to work for all miners. The agreement covers about four score members across 27 states, effective July 1, 1939 to March 31, 1940.
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Tenn
Furlan County
County Goal Operators Association
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John R. Steelman
Department of Labor
People of America
Arbitration Board of
Aniang
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BKM
Steelman
Steelisn
Harlan County
British neutrality fate noted amid Congress debate
London reports silent officials disappointed by President Roosevelt's neutrality bill move. Foreign Office says expected no immediate change as ministers focus on talks with Soviet Russia, Poland, and Japan. A senior official notes Britain maintains interest but this is not their business at present.
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Poland
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Last Minute News Flashes in Washington on July 19
Senate Majority Leader Barkley proposed amending to end the permanent revolving feature of Roosevelt’s 2 billion dollar lending plan. Attorney General Murphy ordered a federal grand jury investigation into the Minneapolis WPA strike situation. Former Governor Leche recalled to testify as Bush Baton Mange grand jury investigates Louisiana’s 100 million dollar a year business. Lilienthal says TVA will soon operate on a paying basis after White House meeting with Roosevelt.
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D-Ky
Senate Banking Committee
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Murphy
Murphy Tadey
Minneapolis
Leche
Grand Jury
NEA
Orleans
Jake Thipp
Richard Woleche
Bush Baton Mange Grand Jury
Louisiana
Lilienthal
TWA
David Lilienthal
TVA
Highway widening heat wave broken in H P approved by thunderstorm
Widening of the Highland Park highway as a Works Progress Administration project likely will begin within a few weeks. Judge T R Bandy, after a Nashville conference with state WPA officials, said construction will start after federal approval. The project doubles the highway width to about 40 feet with curbs and sidewalks. funding comes from state and federal sources. The weather section reports a severe storm dropping 33.7 degrees and 1.22 inches of rain, with minor utility damage and hail but no crop loss.
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Col
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Midge Branly
Bandy
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Weather Bureau
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Jest With Pistol Costs Two Lives in Lexington
In Lexington two men died after a pistol altercation at a tourist camp liquor bar. Victims Lewellyn Sharp 86 owner and Welch Nae 64 were drinking with two companions when a jesting pistol incident escalated. Police Chief J Will McCora said a struggle occurred and shots were fired as patrons fled.
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J. Will McCora
Lewellyn Sharp
Fayette County
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Richmond Road
Sherp
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Couner
McCord
Peoemre Bolle
Jake Fuely
Moe
Tie Ais
TVA contract changes studied by Nashville officials
Nashville officials studied minor revisions to a TVA purchase contract reached for Commonwealth and Southern Corporation Tennessee Electric properties. TVA counsel Swidler said copies were sent to all cities and cooperatives, with signatures expected by week’s end. The $78.4 million agreement preserves core terms and shifts transfer date to August 15, while a compromise aims to cover July and August tax and excise aspects.
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Cormonwealth
Southern Corporation
Tennessee Electric Properties
Joseph C. Swidler
TVA
Wendell Li Wilde
Tennessee Electric Power Company
Bel Fom
Wilt Sa
Sluke R
Wilkie Godel
TWA
Nu Ne
Chrugiunge
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Company of Excise
Shoreiplt
Laxos
Danzig Purge Arrests Stir European Crisis
The Nazi dominated Danzig police detained 26 Marxian Socialists charged with treason for plotting against the free city. They allegedly stored explosives to blow bridges as Britain and France seek a mutual defense pact with Russia. Roosevelt signals neutrality stance as Moscow talks drag, while Britain presses ahead with continental defense plans amid turmoil in Europe.
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Shansood
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Moravia
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Germay
Havelka
Czech Republic
Improved Service Memphis Demand
A Memphis city official, newly named commissioner of public service Joe Boyle, urged the traction company to upgrade to larger buses and faster schedules. He warned of action if promises of better service are not kept, signaling possible city intervention. Autonomy group leader H Grumpy supported a modernized system ahead of spring. John Thomas Moore, former Fed Reserve Louisville director, died.
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Lhreateneil
Feminine styles mocked by Hitler guards in Das Schwarze Korps
Berlin dispatch reports Das Schwarze Korps attacking postwar women fashion, calling hats and spring styles wasteful. It ridicules fashion magazines for dictating beauty, arguing changing styles drain materials while war effort demands efficiency. It singles out advertisers pressuring women to enhance beauty with costly textiles, urging restraint and "good cloth and care."
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