Wind storm toll rises in Florida Keys as bids to burn bodies rise
Florida officials faced the pestilence worry after a hurricane devastated the Keys. The Red Cross put deaths at 256, with funeral pyres discussed for veterans at FERA camps. Governor Shultz said quick disposal might lead to burning if needed, while investigations into evacuation delays continued and questions lingered over the timing of the Miami to Keys train. The storm also affected shrimp and oil traffic as winds spread north along the Atlantic coast.
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Confederate Veterans Elect Marty Rene Lee Leader for Reunion
The United Confederate Veterans elected General Marty Rene Lee of Nashville as commander in chief and prepared to close its annual reunion. Next year’s reunion will be held in Shreveport Louisiana.
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Marty Rene Lee
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Weather Messee Report: Fair to Saturday with chances of showers
Weather summary notes fair conditions tonight across states Kentucky Virginia North Carolina with cool south portions and slightly warmer west in Kentucky. Saturday and Sunday expected showers in several areas with no major temperature changes. Temperature readings reference yesterday and prior year with 6:00 pm observations for the previous 24 hours.
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Gen. Lee Elected Commander U C Y
Amarillo Texas report on the 45th annual reunion of the United Confederate Veterans. Six surviving veterans in grey rode in a parade while 509 others traveled by automobile. Gen Harry Rene Lee of Nashville was named commander in chief. Proposals include a 1938 Gettysburg meeting and a 1936 Shreveport reunion.
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Four Held as Murderers in dynamite case at Harlan
In Harlan Kentucky four men Otis Noe Fred Howard Bul Leonard and Bob Farmer were arrested within 24 hours of County Attorney Elmon Middleton’s death. Howard allegedly sold 320 sticks of dynamite to the other three for use in killing fish and in the dynamite slaying, though he denies involvement. The suspects were jailed or confined to state facilities as deputies separated them to prevent communication.
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Youths Acquitted In Eldridge Death At Church
In Chattanooga on September 6, Layman Cross and Clyde Beavers were acquitted of murder charges in the Eldridge death and fined 50 dollars each for malicious mischief and trespass at the Grass Hopper Holiness Church. Other youths were fined 25 dollars and costs for disturbing worship. witnesses tied Eldridge and others to a disturbance outside the church on August 25. The body of Orville Eldridge was found beneath an overturned piano on September 1. Continued on page eight.
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Stock Market Rises On Roosevelt View Of New Deal
New York September 6. The stock market closed higher as Wall Street digested President Roosevelt's claim that the basic New Deal program has reached substantial completion. Investors noted a breathing spell for business to recover yet traders remained cautious. News that five partners from J P Morgan and Drexel & Co planned to form an investment banking firm was seen as constructive and tied to Morgan's shift back toward securities.
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Headden Accused of Dirty Politics in Reply
State Senator John R. Todd and Rep. Brack R. Sams fired back at Damon Headden director of the state game and fish commission accusing him of using legislation for political gain. Sullivan county lawmakers countered that funds were spent for political purposes rather than conservation, defending a county game and fish commission to exempt locals from licenses amid tough times.
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Passengers Return Home After Dixie Liner Crisis
Passengers and crew from the grounded Dixie liner travel home by Seaboard Airline train from Miami after a hurricane surf, praising morale and recounting courage during hours aboard the doomed vessel. The 14 coach special left at 10 47 p m EST after a delay for rest and clothing replacements, travelers sharing jokes and smiles at the station.
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Leaders cheer Roosevelt plan as New Deal near completion
Washington dispatch notes Roosevelt’s claim that the basic New Deal program is substantially complete and industry can breathe. Reactions split along party lines with Republicans claiming improvement comes despite the New Deal while some independents call the president’s position unanswerable. Skepticism surfaces about constitutional issues, market edges higher, and the administration plans to finish major objectives in the current session.
Guard deploys to protect Harlan in Kentucky primary
Gov. Ruby Laffoon ordered National Guard troops to Harlan County to safeguard residents, rights, and property amid a contentious Democratic gubernatorial runoff. The move follows the Aug. 3 murder of County Attorney Elmon Middleton, tied by Thomas S. Rhea to irregularities in the first primary. Rhea and Chandler split, with troops previously deployed in the runoff.
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League Parley Deadlocked on Peace Plan
In Geneva on September 6 French delegates announced an agreement to appoint a sub committee of the League of Nations to handle the Italo Ethiopian crisis. The panel will include France Great Britain Spain Turkey and Poland with Italy likely excluded. Baron Aloisi Italian delegate approved the sub committee composition though he may abstain in the council vote Tecle Hawariate Ethiopian delegate attended the private session Tevfik Ruatu Aras Turkish foreign minister was to chair the sub committee.
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WCTU To Continue Prohibition Fight In 61st Convention
Mrs Ida B Wise Smith president of the National WCTU says repeal is a regrettable incident but the fight for liquor prohibition continues. The 61st annual convention opens tonight in Atlantic City and runs through September 12 with daily sessions. She accuses repeal advocates of breaking faith and says the new saloon endangers women and children.
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Breathing Spell for Industry Outlined in Roosevelt Letter
The text of the Roosevelt Howard exchange outlines a breathing spell for industry and broad recovery. Roy W. Howard asks the president for reasons behind debts and uncertainties among skeptical business leaders and stresses support for the New Deal’s mass interests over narrow business aims.
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Barry Campaigns for Judge Seat in West Tennessee
Austin Peay Jr. staffs letters urging the Democratic state executive committee to block Shelby County efforts to dictate the supreme court nomination. W. F. Barry seeks to fill the six years left by Justice Swiggart with D. W. Dehaven appointed by Gov. McAlister. Shelby drive favors a western convention, Peay warns it would give Shelby 283 votes, near a majority, leaving the state without a voice.
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Doubt FDR Will Surrender Emergency Powers Soon
Washington reports persistent doubt that President Roosevelt will relinquish his emergency authorities soon despite remarks that the peak of the national emergency has passed. Officials note potential moves remain remote, with farm price adjustments and veteran benefits shaping future action while Congress eyed NRA powers and related agencies for possible oversight.
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Roosevelt Says New Deal Bank Program Brings Breathing Spell
President Roosevelt declares the New Deal Bank Program provides a breathing spell for industry and substantial recovery ahead. He writes Roy W Howard that employment is declining slowly, unemployment remains but improves, and the tax program targets those with high incomes while broadening the base.
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