Americans in Cuba fear for lives repeal mounts to 29 0
The nationwide push to repeal the eighteenth amendment gains momentum as 29 states vote for repeal and three states join in the effort. Maryland Minnesota and Colorado lead with strong margins, signaling a major shift toward ending national prohibition. As counts tighten, next votes loom in Idaho New Mexico Virginia Florida and others, with final ratification possible by December.
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Weather summary for Tennessee and Virginia
WU shows rain likely in Tennessee with little temperature change. Virginia may see cloudy skies and occasional showers tonight and Thursday with minimal temperatures change. Yesterday’s high reached 39 in Tennessee and 64 in Virginia than a year ago. rain yesterday ranged 0 to .04 inches.
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New Hurricane Threatens Cuba and Yucatan
A tropical disturbance moving toward Yucatan from the Gulf of Mexico prompted warnings in Cuba and Mexico. Havana's National Observatory placed the storm about 65 miles south of Cayo Obispo and heading toward northeast Yucatan with gale winds likely in western Pinay Del Rio province. Prorresa Park in Yugatan was closed as warnings were posted. Dispatches reported damage from 40 mile per hour winds south of the area. The Christobal ferry from Vera Crux to Havana and New York delayed departure. The U S Weather Bureau said a disturbance between San Juan and Bermuda was moving northwest with possible hurricane force winds over a small area.
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Read Says Only He Is to Blame for Windsor Romance
Alfred C. Read Jr, a Oakland broker, testifies in the $100,000 alimony case involving Claire Windsor that he deceived the actress into believing he was single when he pursued her. He claims he no longer loves Windsor and cares for his former wife as the mother of his children, insisting he should be the one sued.
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Two Convicts Captured as 9 Escapees Are Tracked by Posse
In Marksville Louisiana three escaped convicts were killed in a gun battle with possemen at Biguillette Red River settlement after officers captured three more of the group of twelve from Angola penal farm. Two other escapees were recaptured near Marksville following a gun battle with deputy sheriffs. one prison captain died of wounds, and two guards plus another convict were killed in the wider breakout. More than a dozen were wounded as a massive hunt continued across central Louisiana with hundreds of possemen involved. Continued on page two.
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Strife Holds Up Industrial Push
Industrial strife disrupts several Pennsylvania New York and New Jersey industries as miners walk out in Southwestern Pennsylvania with 10000 workers quitting over NRA code delays. Public hearings and code talks continue while Allentown rayon mills reopen at strikers’ request and New Jersey and New York strikes impact thousands more. Clergy and astronomy tale follows separately with Rev Harold N Cutler known for grind lenses used in films.
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Old Line Democrats Protest Patronage Practices in Washington
Washington, Sept. 13. Patronage sparks Democratic unrest as a round robin reportedly seeks jobs for old-line Democrats, challenging Republican appointees led by Secre tary Ickes Wallace and Perkins. Speaker Rainey criticizes the farm loan setup for withholding adequate mortgage relief while signaling continued Republican influence in the Credit administration. Senator Pittman and others weigh in on whether replacements signal partisanship or non-partisanship.
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Cities urged to move for funds for public works
Nashville report says local charters block federal aid under the national recovery act. State engineer Harry Berry urges mayors judges and superintendents to consult attorneys and draft bills if a special session is called. Roane Waring of Memphis adds the public works committee will urge Governor Mc Alister to call a special session.
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Greatest Parade Recovery on Fifth Avenue in NRA Day Demonstration
New York reports a massive peacetime parade as 2500000 spectators are forecast to watch the NRA Day procession along Fifth Avenue. Side by Side Capital and Isbor march under the NRA banner with 71 massed divisions. Grover Whalen urges a move from dark mood to prosperity as the event unfolds from 12 30 p m until after sundown.
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Parity Tobacco Campaign Nears Finish in Carolinas
The drive to win a parity price of 17 cents for flue-cured tobacco through acreage reductions moves into its final stages. County agents push to finish by delivering government contracts to growers yet to sign for 1934 and 1936. More than half of South Carolina’s 100,000 acres are signed, with several North Carolina counties nearly done.
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Technocracy Expands Reach in United States Amid Roosevelt Clash
New York dispatch reports Technocracy, Howard Scott’s social engineering program, expanding in two American branches with over 200000 members each. Scott predicts failure of Roosevelt’s INRA revival by next year, while Harold Loeb of the continental committee warns inflation could delay the inevitable. The groups share aims of public reeducation toward a planned economy as Columbia University experiments once sparked a national publicity wave.
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Officers Refuse to Accept Peace With San Martin in Cuba
American residents in Cuba faced mounting dangers as strikes and labor unrest spread. About 500 officers refused to recognize the Grau San Martin government, while U S ships and guards protected Americans amid tension in Havana, Santiago, Cardenas, and other ports. Training camps for youths were announced to prepare defense against future upheaval.
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