Democrats In Maine Victors In Biennial election
In Maine, Governor Louis J. Brann and two Democratic congressmen won resounding victories as Republicans faced discontent with Roosevelt policies. Senator Hale clung to a slim lead over Dubord, while Moran led in the second district and Brewster edged Utterback in the third.
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Louis J. Brann
Ley
Alfred K. Ames
Brann
Ames
Frederick Hale
Senate
F. Harold Dubord
Prograge Hale
Dubord
Reedy
Carroll L. Reedy
Roosevelt
Simon Hamlin
Hamlin
Lewiston
Corgressman
Edward C. Moran
Jgdee Zelme M. Dwinal
Camden
Moran
Dwinal
Brewster
Ralph O. Brewster
John G. Utterback
Utterbank
Portland
Butler’s ancient motor law targets drivers on square
In Butler Pennsylvania an 1900 ordinance bans motor vehicles on the public square after years of lax enforcement. Pedestrian injuries and frightened horses led to the rule but fines from $1 to $100 remain for violators, though most motorists are unaware they violate it.
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Butler
Weather summary for Tennessee and Virginia
Generally fair conditions persist tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change in both states. No rainfall reported yesterday. readings taken at 6 30 pm reflect stable, dry conditions across the previous 24 hours with no Rain yesterday and no notable temperature extremes listed.
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Tennessee
Virginia
Glancy Plans Resign NRA Post in Turmoil
Washington September 11 The nation reports that Glancy the Assistant NRA Administrator for code compliance is near resignation amid internal dissension within the recovery organization. The move follows a July quarrel over Harriman mills jet and the blue eagle agreement.
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Thomas J. Hamilton
Associated Press
Washington
Glaney
NRA
Harriman
Blue Eagle
Harriman Mills
Glancy
Johnson
George J. Barry
Dhon
Donald Richberg
Wye Eagle
Roosevelt
Primaries Underway Across Eight States In Tuesday Votes
Associated Press reports primaries held in Arizona Colorado Washington Louisiana Michigan Vermont and New Hampshire with South Carolina running a runoff. About 5000 National Guardsmen in New Orleans as Louisiana voters cast ballots amid contests for Congress and state offices. Notable races include Colorado Get in Step and Colorado gubernatorial bid by Miss Josephine Roche. Democratic senatorial field in Washington centers on Lewis Schwellenbach and John C Stevenson, with Judge Charles H Leavy and others also in the mix. Republicans also field multiple contenders arguing the New Deal.
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Associated Press
Arizona
Cololado
Washington
Louisiana
Michigan
Vermont
New Pamipahirs
South Carolina
New Orleans
Huey P. Long
T. Semmes Walmsely
Congress
Colorado
Josephine Ktoche
Edwin C. Johnson
Roche
Johnson
Lewis Schwellenbach
John C. Stevenson
Charles H. Leavy
Spokane
C. ©. Dill
Farley Sees Maine Ballot Result as National Signal
Postmaster General James A. Farley called the Maine election a proof the New Deal has broad support, saying the “as Maine goes, so goes the nation” line. He noted no concerted campaign by Democrats and contrasted heavy Republican artillery with lightweight opposition to Roosevelt policies.
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Washington
James A. Pacley
Louis Brann
Maine
Farley
Democratic National Committee
Tam
Democratic National Organization
Republican National Organization
Roosevelt
Knox
Teddy Roosevelt
Dickinson
Republican Senatories Committee
Bolton
Republican
Poison Potion Kills Children in Lawrenceburg Case
In Lawrenceburg Tennessee a 12 year old boy, Eric Gowen, died after eating insecticide powder placed on apples. His sister Margaret and Hubert Dyer, both 14, remained seriously ill with hopes dimming as doctors warned of ongoing poisoning.
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Larenceburg
Tenz
Gir
Eric Gowen
Rufus Cowen
Brace
Here
Margaret
Hubert Dyer
Tom Dyer
Eric
G. C. Stockard
Lawrenceburg
C. C. Stockard
J. J. Stockard
Hubert
World Fails To End Voliva Lays In Coal Supply
Zion Sept 11 1942 Wilbur Glenn Voliva moved the end date to September 10 1942. He and 100 followers sat all day and night in Zion awaiting a heavenly visitation that did not occur. He announced the return of Christ eight years hence and prepared coal for winter plus a Chicago speaking date October 27.
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Chicago
Christ
Tyranny warned by ex president Pihiladelpata
Fragmentary OCR notes warn that political tyranny grows from bureaucratic regulation. Former president Hoover cited in the piece about national regimentation and the dangers of delegation of powers to the executive arm. Three persistent urges drive bureaucracy self perpetuation expansion and demand for more power. Continued on page three.
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Lidon
Herbert Hoover
Saturday Evening Post
Hoover
Reorganization in NRA agreed today
President Roosevelt and Gen. Hugh S Johnson agreed on an immediate NRA reorganization to remove overlaps and simplify the recovery unit. Johnson will head the executive branch and continue planning with the president. The judicial branch will handle labor disputes and code duties, while the legislative agency handles policy fixing.
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Francis M. Stephenson
Hyde Park
Roosevelt
Hugh S Johnson
NRA
Johnson
Washington
White House
New Orleans Voters Choose Between Long and Walmsley
In New Orleans on September 11 voters faced a clash between Senator Huey P. Long and Mayor T Semmes Walmsley as armed guards protected polling sites under an arbitration led peace. The contest centered on a Supreme Court nomination amid Judge Porter and Justice Winston Overton’s death with Long challenging the process and vacancy claims.
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New Orleans
Huey P. Long
T. Semmes
Walmsley
Long
Thomas F. Porter
Lake Charles
Supreme Court
Third District
Winston Overton
Porter
Overton
Gas
GROCERIES OBJECTED TO BY TENNESSEE RELIEF AGENCY
Nashville reports that the TERA will establish huge grocery commissaries to feed 81,000 relief families this winter. Col. Walter L. Simpson says a West Nashville warehouse will distribute to Davidson county, with a bid for 131,468 dollars worth of groceries. Protests followed from local grocers and officials who claim the plan is unethical and may force many shops out of business.
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Nashville
Tenn
TERA
Tennessee
Walter L. Simpson
Simpson
West
Davidson County
Hull
Joseph L. Burns
Richard’ M. Gruenberg
Tera Canniigg
Government Pushes Probe Of Holocaust
Additional troops were called out in textile centers to curb violence as the Presidential mediation board opened talks with manufacturers. National guardsmen were ordered on duty in Maine, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, while troops patrolling mill centers in North and South Carolina watched mills reopen. The mediation board signaled the dispute could be solvable, but differences over arbitration method remained. Sloan urged mill by mill negotiations, while leader Francis B. Gorman pressed for industry wide settlement. The meeting with manufacturers was seen as a hopeful sign as labor’s offer to arbitrate lingered to 6 p.m. EST today.
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Washington
Presidential Mediation Board
National
Maine
Connecticut
Rhode Island
North
South Carolina
Sloan
George A. Sloan
Cotton Textile Institute
Francis 3. Gorman
St Sloan
John G. Winant
New Hampshire
Probe Plane Sale Sisk Will Be Next To Belligerents
Washington reports the senate munitions inquiry focused on Curtiss-Wright Export Corp selling aircraft abroad amid graft and bribery probes. Du Pont denied fomenting war, stressing peace gains and calling charges unfounded. Nashville delegates to the American Legion state convention planned to elect Leonard Sisk commander as 1935 site talks opened after a parade through Nashville.
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PROBE
Sisk
Belligerents
Legion Chieftain
D. Harold Oliver
Washington
Seling
Senate
South America
Curtiss - Wright Export Corporation
Nye
du Pont de Nemours and Company
America
du Pont Company
Lammot du Pont
du Ponts
Nashville
American Legion
Leonard Sisk
Grover Boyd
Cookeville
Boyd
Widow dies intestate as treasure hunt uncovers gems
In Mobile Alabama on September 11, police guarded a search of Margaret Steels Cox widow aged 89 who died Saturday. A wooden box held 11852.50 in gold coins 25 in currency a 512 check from a real estate firm. Estimated estate near 200000 with 70000 in real estate. No will found. Heirs are relatives of Cox's brothers and sister, three of whom are dead.
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Mobile
Ala
Riscovi Ey
Cox
Morro Castle fire witness cites lifeboat action and inquiries
Eben Abbott chief engineer told a board he pulled No 1 lifeboat with 32 aboard minutes after alarm but claimed no passengers remained on deck. Four ship officers and a wiper defied grand jury questions in federal probe while Havana warned of threats to other vessels and cargo checks increased at docks and airports.
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Eben
Abbott
Morro Castle
Dickerson N. Hoover
Department of Commerce
U. S
Martin Conhoy
William F. Warns
Clarence C. Hackney
Ivan Freeman
Ellis Beaumont
Louis M. Treadwell
Francis P. F. Adams
Joseph Prendergast
Edward P. F. Eagan
Grand Jury Room
George T. Alagno
Move Castle
Edmund A. Chester
Associated Press
Havana
Pan-American Airways
George Grant. Mason, Sr
Caribbean
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