House Orders Investigation of Labor Board
The House approved a plan to form a five member committee to investigate the National Labor Relations Board. The vote was 252 to 185 with Republican support and some Democrats backing the inquiry. Speaker Bankers announced the roll call. The panel would probe the board’s impact on labor and employer relations amid Wagner Act discussions. The Senate labor committee continues its own study this session.
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Washington
House
National Labor Relations
Smith
Senate
Finn
Senator Holt
Oliver
Holt
United Mine Workers
Lewis Lkewise
League
National League
Smith twins born days apart in Los Angeles
Sidney Smith, born July 18, 1937, at a Los Angeles maternity home to Mr. and Mrs. Mary Smith, weighed eight pounds two ounces. A sister Andrea arrived July 19, 1939, at 6 am, weighing eight pounds one and a quarter ounces.
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STORK
Los Angeles
Sidney Smith
Mary Smith
Andrea
Weather forecast for Tennessee Virginia and Kentucky
General trend unsettled with fair night in east Tennessee. Virginia sees rain after Thursday with drier conditions in east and better Friday. Western Virginia and north portions improve Friday. Kentucky expects isobaric warm Friday with showers Friday night and Saturday. Saturday looks fair with cooler conditions in the north and central regions.
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Virginia
Kentucky
Warner
Guards Aid Police In Search Of Boy Lost On Mt Katahdin
A Maine guard company joined police and game wardens in a large search for 13 year old Donn Fendler who disappeared on Mount Katahdin. About 62 guardsmen with 4 officers established camp near Roaring Brook and canvassed the area with bloodhounds from New York as the search stretched across the mountain thicket. The missing boy’s father maintained cautious hope as the expedition pressed on through rugged terrain.
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Parsilla Lacapira
New York
Little Italy
Carmelo Lacapira
Millinocket
Maine Rational
New York State
Maine
Lee Lonsion
Ray Dudley
Cron
Ciel
Last Minute News Flashes Amid Global Unrest
Disjointed dispatches report potential strikes against armor campaigns and labor disputes with the Laating Horse Workers Organization. Mentions of missionary movements, violent incidents near Dead River, and political upheaval in Manchoukuo Outer Mongolia. Indictments under Lindbergh law loom as authorities pursue Jack C Russell for alleged kidnapping of a university graduate.
Number Disputes Shadow WPA Strike Coverage
Reported disputes over worker counts during the WPA strike show inconsistent figures in New York and other cities. Alliance leader David Lasser said a full tally would take time while WPA officials claim normal work continues nationwide amid the 130 hour month reform. In New York, WPA administrator Lt. Brehon Somervell cited 4,000 leaving the rolls, versus Alliance estimates exceeding 40,000.
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New York
WPA
Air Washington
David Lasser
The
Alliance
Brehon B. Somervell
New York City
Sam Welsman
Smith says adviser told him to leave state amid charges
Dr James Monroe Smith former LSU president files federal petition claiming he was urged to leave Louisiana after resigning June 26 and told no grounds for criminal action existed He faces 10 forgery counts 1 con game charge plus 10 000 bond on each count totaling 189 500 He disputes Lewhe remarks and asserts officials sought only civil action. Baton Rouge July 20 1930 LSU building windfall discussed by Gov Earl Long amid controversy over the so called mystery geology building Kerala
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New Orleans
James Monroe Smith
Louisiana State University
Smith
Coyington
Richard Lewhe
Leche
Baton Rouge
Smit
Iaid
Earl 5 Long
Geology
State
LSU
Murphy Attacks Roosevelt Remarks Over Drinking Claims
Washington July 20 Attorney General Murphy branded as indefensible and unjust Governor Dickinson of Michigan attacked Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt over drinking remarks. Murphy praised Mrs Roosevelt as the most interesting useful first lady with social responsibility and industry. Dickinson cited an ad implying a prominent lady’s influence and linked it to repeal era drinking tactics. Corliss of Detroit urged recall petitions and said he would withdraw them.
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Washington
Murphy
Loren ©. Dickinson
Michigan
Franklin de Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Lansing
Mich
Gav. Larer
D. Bickenson
New York
Dty
Hinds
Prigs
John B. Corliss, Jr
Detroit
Dickenson
Corliss
Donnie Ryan's Blood Transfusions Boost Recovery Hopes
A two year old Union City boy with a life threatening streptococcal infection received his 42nd blood transfusion. Donnie Ryan, aided by donor J R Clegg of Toledo, showed marks of improvement as Dr. N T Gillette cautioned that transfusions are not a cure but offer the best chance so far. The illness remains severe and further transfusions may be needed.
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Erin
Donnie Ryan
Union City
J. R. Clegg
Toledo
Donnie
N. T. Gillette
Gillette
Heavy storm strikes Bluff City area causing damage and outages
A miniature cyclone tore through Bluff City and nearby areas, ripping roofs from homes and stores, uprooting trees, and cutting power for hours. Rev. Stuart Thompson and his family narrowly escaped injury as debris struck the church area. Telephones failed, and towns including Johnson City reported ongoing outages and disrupted communications.
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Tineau Bluft
Stuart Thompson
First Baptist Church
Bristol
L. B. Webb
Blut City
Thompson
James Wagner
Wagner
Reed Thomas
FDR Plans Enforcement Payroll Cuts to Save Millions
Washington reports federal experts estimate President Roosevelt’s plan to trim the government payroll could save up to 80 million dollars a year by not filling vacancies. Critics warn turnover rates and vital jobs could mute gains. plan to bar new hires also discussed. Budget Director Harold D. Smith would oversee approvals.
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Washington
Jay
Roosevelt
Moc
Daniel W. Bell
Bell
Kan
Harold D. Smith
Smith
Treasury
Man Goes Berserk in Nashville Killing One and Wounding Four
In Nashville on July 20 Andrew Beck, 78, died from a shotgun wound in a feud with Willie Arrington over disputes with their landlord. Arrington killed his wife and wounded a neighbor and five daughters before Beck shot at Arrington and others, then fled. Police reported the deadly gunfire followed escalating personal threats.
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Nashville
Andrew Beck
Sherif Gilbert R. Sullivan
Willie Arrington
Arthur Martin
Ruth
Amis
Tua
Beck
Hye
Andy
Jim
Mea
Mare Jim
Arrington
Dog Fight Ends in City Court at Five Points
A dog fight at Five Points led to Najec Shaheen, manager of City Shoe Shop, fined 25 dollars and costs for firing a shotgun in the city. Patricia Harris testified Shaheen threatened him as dogs fought. one dog was killed and another wounded as officers investigated.
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Ariound
Najec
Jimmy) Shaheen
Five Points
George Bragley Oy Nataniel Harris
Holstan
Harris
Shaheen
Shah
Napoleon Bond
Boone Street
Luke Powell
Will
Jet Shaheen
Girls Alvay
Sep Pug Pigint
Page
Soldier Killed at Danzig Frontier Blamed on Border Guard
A Polish soldier died near the Danzig frontier after a Polish rifle aimed at a Danzig customs officer was fired on. Nazi Danzig officials claim the Polish gunman shot first. a Danzig customs officer fired across the border without warning. War threat rises as incidents strain Poland Danzig relations and Britain France seek alliances in eastern Europe.
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Free City
Danzig
Poland
Europe
Polus
Germany
Walther von Brauchitsch
Tannienberg
Far East
Olego Police
Warsaw
Suhocinski
Wayve
Free City Poli
Jones
Britain
Pnet
Pare ‘Iamons
Vernon Bartlett
News Chronicle
Neville Chamberlin
Paria
Roosevelt
Russia
Perl
Ordre
Pate
Italian Tyrol
Mussolini
Chink Tnland
Kaifeng
Weels
Kar Itish
Chiesa
Senate probes Eakin's park management after Mek'kellar resolution
ERNEST BY ACCARD reports that Senate passage of Senator Mek'kellar's resolution to investigate J Ross Eakin's management at Great Smoky Mountains National Park signals upcoming hearings. The inquiry will cover charges by interior and election officials, including allegations of ballot tampering and mismanagement at the park.
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Senate
M’kellar
Eakin
Ernest
Accard
Washington
K. Db. Mek
J. Ross Eakin
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Termes
Ickes
Halsa
Aml Lateron
Tekes
von Rievinss
Dakin
Rompevelt
Mckhellqg
Interior Department
H. B. Rlyers
Bakin
Ony
Amdarlack
McWellar
McXollar
Laat Enkin
Roosevelt
Neal Adams
Clarence Cs. Carpening
J. Mayes
Teles
Ant Lacy
Balint
St Wen
Abundon
McKethirat
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Donn Fendler
Maine Woods
Aaron Sapiro
Bridges
San Francisco
Harry Bridges
Aaron Sapire
Communist Party
Sapiro
Department of Labor
Sapira
Barry Browder
Commuist
United States
Browder
Laat Bridges
Longahoremen's Union
Pacific Coast
Armoue
Valmartine
Ted Safe Chevigland
Lily Won
Ikov Lindlew
Theothers
Rerauld
Gekinge
Ghaiseines Ehneely Mussioney
Juenh Guklaen
Kessia Hsinking
Runchinesa
Ritasin
Manchoukuo- Outer-Mongolia
Lewhe
Gov. Dickenson
Bluff City
Johnson City
Tenn
Upper East Tennessee
Howard Hoover
Philadelphia
Greeneville
Bud City
Rutledge
Darkneva
Stoi
Cam Ud
Weo
FDR
Michigen
Gouthar Dickinson
Willo Sheridan
Guvernor
Aviston
Pole
Vandenberg
Taft
Ohio
Halsin
McKellar
Gatlinburg
Taltl
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