Miners Back to Work Next Tuesday After Pact Reached
Washington September 27 A peace pact ends most of the soft coal strike. Miners will return to work next Tuesday under a new wage contract extending through April 1 1937. The agreement raises day wages and tonnage pay, while hours stay at 35 per week. Some districts held out pending signatures from Tennessee and Kentucky operators. President Roosevelt praised the deal as a model of collective bargaining.
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Washington
Virginia
Hazard
Kentucky
Tennessee
Harlan Fields
John .L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Roosevelt
West Coast
Edward F. McGrady
Ageistapl
Pacific Coast
Weather outlook with cloudy cooler details across regions
Cloudy and cooler conditions with rain in central portions tonight and Saturday. Virginia expects rain tonight and Saturday with cooler temperatures, especially in the north. North Carolina and nearby areas show overcast conditions tonight into Saturday with cooler spells and rising temps in eastern portions.
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Virginia
North Carolina
Murphy Outlines Plan for Legion Activities
J Ray Murphy, 48, Ida Grove attorney and new American Legion commander, outlines aims to stamp out propaganda subversives, aid disabled veterans and orphans, and press for immediate cash payment of adjusted compensation certificates and related bonuses. Murphy, a former Iowa department head and World War machine gun captain, vows firm stance and full program support.
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ST. Louis
J. Ray Murphy
American Legion
Ray Murphy
Ida Grove
Iowa
World War Veterans
Legion
Repeal of Longs Laws Is Condition for Support
New Orleans reports say Huey Long heirs seek repeal of some laws in exchange for backing from an organization Long controlled. Governors Allen and Leche lead factions as anti Longs push for reestablishing city government control while Maestri favors keeping laws until after the January election.
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New Orleans
Huey Long
Regular Ring
Long
K. Allen
State Civil Service Commission
Allen
Richard Leche Long
T. Semmes Walmsley
Leche
Robert M. Maestri
Farmer Declares He Did Not Shoot
John Crempa a 43 year old farmer told prosecutor Abe J. David in Elizabeth General Hospital that he did not fire on seven deputies during a gun battle in which his wife Sophie was killed. Crempa said his gun was armed when officers arrived to serve contempt powers for molesting power lines and he threw it away. He admitted ownership of a revolver but said only a single shot was fired into the air by his daughter Camille.
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Scotch Plains
N. J
John Ctrempa
Abe J. David
Sophie
Crempa
Elizabeth
N. Y., General Hospital
David
Camille
WPA approves Tennessee projects including schools and sewers
The Works Progress Administration announced presidential approval of a 297 186 allotment for WPA projects in Tennessee with 147 776 in sponsor contributions. Activities include Hamilton County sewer and storm water work in Chattanooga and a brick school building in Knox County with federal funds and sponsor matches, plus sewer improvements on Brooks Road.
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Washington
Works Progress Administration
Tennessee
Hamilton County
Chattanooga
Souithr
Feders
Erlangerlie Federal
British French discussions on mutual peace agreement
British and French officials report ongoing talks toward a mutual peace pact tied to European security threats. The plan, linked to the Traio Ethiopian dispute and backed by Sir Samuel Hoare, envisions joint action in specific cases such as a German attack on Austria, with possible Franco British conferences.
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Sarmuetloare
Britain
League
Cyr Trasoe
Afticmite
Ayeretines
Patel Xerthaut Musson
Rhea declines Roosevelt invitation amid Kentucky race
Thomas S. Rhea of Russellville, defeated by Chandler in the Democratic runoff for Kentucky governor, refuses a May conference with President Roosevelt aboard the Cincinnati train. In a sharp reply to M H McIntyre, Rhea cites a White House representation by Robert W. Bingham to justify his refusal, citing continued partisan tensions in the state.
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Louisville
Roosevelt
Kentucky
Thomas S. Rhea
Russellville
A B. (Happy) Chandler
Tn May
Cincinnati
M.H. McIntyre
Ruby Laffoon
Chandler
Rhea
Tannot
White House
Robert W. Bingham
McIntyre
Lynn boy with religious objection to flag salute
In Lynn Massachusetts Carlton B Nichols refused to salute the flag on religious grounds as a state law requires flag salutes or singing Americ a day with a fine for noncompliance. The case created a dilemma for the school department as Carlton did not appear for the ceremony and officials prepared to report the excuse to the school committee.
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Lynn
Mass
Carlton B
Nichols
Carlton
Yvonne Brooks
Wiliam F. Pashby
Bus Concerns Seek Expanded Permit in Knoxville Hearing
Nashville September 27. The Knoxville Motor Coach Company seeks permission to operate 12 bus routes and faces limited opportunity to present evidence before the railroad and public utilities commission. Hearings resume next Tuesday for data deposition as Manley and Maguire discuss testimony and record additions.
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Nashville
Wndavelle City
Ntl
Railroad and Public Utilities Commission
Knoxville Motor Coach Company
James B. Wright
Motor Each Company
Other Woman Takes Stand in Sherman Murder Trial
Eather Magill an 18 year old Whitinsville worker testified in Worcester Superior Court as the defense witness in the murder case of Newell Paige Sherman 26 charged with drowning his wife Alice Sherman. She described rides with Sherman including a December 1934 gift of $10 and a late night outing ending with a drive home after a friendly party.
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Worcester
Mass
Pretty
Eather Magill
We.cz
Newell Paige Sherman
Superior Court
Whitinsyle
Alice Sherman
Lake Singletary
Whitinsville
Rogersville Honors Maj. George L. Berry
East Tennesseans gathered in Rogersville to honor Major George L. Berry as an appreciation day tribute. Speakers included E. W. Palmer of Kingsport Press, noting Berry’s leadership of the International Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union and his roles with the union village project and Roosevelt era boards. Generals and dignitaries attended, though Gen Hugh Johnson could not attend.
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Rogersville
Tenn
George L. Berry
Major Berry
International Printing, Pressmen and Assistants Union
Pressmens Home
Roosevelt
Roosevelts
Mister George
Hawkins County
Gen
Hugh
Johnson
Works Progress
New Yor City
Demand Abolition Corn Hog Control Debate Widened
Washington reports a demand from U S meat packers for abolition of corn hog production controls and the processing tax. William Whitfield Woods of the Institute of American Meat Packers told an AAA hearing that small businesses depend on farm policy. Proponents from the corn belt spoke as the notice warned of economic disruption from hog price disparities and higher winter prices.
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Washington
AAA
Wiliam Whitfield Woods
Chicago
Institute of American Meat Packers
Farm Administration
Woods
Kennedy to Study Economics in Europe
Joseph P Kennedy, former head of the Securities and Exchange Commission, sails for Europe to observe world economic trends for President Roosevelt. He will interview foreign officials, assess the general situation, and report on return, while lacking negotiating power. Kennedy had no firm plans but offered to aid Roosevelt in the campaign if asked.
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Washington
Joseph P. Kennedy
Vi. Fonman
Securities Commission
Roosevelt
Europe
Atlantic
Kennedy
The
New York and Stock Exchanges
I. Kennedy
Plan to Organize Tennessee Valley Cities
Chattanooga Sept 27 Former U S Senator William B Brock and Co Harsid C Misia of the Chattanooga public power board planned today to contact leaders of Tennessee Valley cities to form an independent fact finding organization to promote industrial and commercial development of the Valley They discussed the proposal with the Chamber of Commerce and urged cooperation with chambers of commerce The plan aims to aid development under TVA while avoiding chamber of commerce rivalry and organizers will gauge interest and invite leaders to a meeting next month
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Chattanooga
U. S
William B. Brock
Harsid C. Misia
Chattanooga Public Power, Board
Teaders
Tennessee Valley
Fiske
Chambers of Commerce
Brock
Chamber of Commerce
Tennessee Valley Authority
Spossores
Arthur
Snel
Ras Posal
U. of C
Waterwiy
Brook
Hischair
Tennes
President Begins West Tour Amid Campaign Signals
The president launches a westward trip with political aims for the 1936 campaign. He plans brief chats with readers and stops in Indiana, Nebraska, California, and Colorado, including at Fremont and Los Angeles. Aide crews and supporters emphasize farm policy talks and AAA remarks.
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Gow Thal Gareen
A. E. Cisndter
Kenley
Bemscratis
Chania A
Terry
McRutt
Indiand
Olio
Indiana
Willams
Norris
Voléray
Roosevelt
Fremonnt
Nebraska
Can
AAA
Bowder Canyono Dam
Los Angeles
San Lego
Ethiopian Emperor to get League observers for frontier
The League of Nations Council backed sending neutral observers to monitor Ethiopia's frontiers, with a sub committee to study details. Emperor Haile Selassie endorses a commission and awaits its form, while Britain and France discuss mutual aid amid rising European tension. The Maskal festival ends the rainy season as Ethiopia braces for possible conflict.
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Associated Press
Italy
Ethiopia
League of Nations
Haile Selassie
Vatican
Pope Pius
Cleveland
Eneva
League of Nations Council
League
Aloi
Ubikt ‘Commission of
Ant
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Phe
Salvador de Madaringo
Spain
Madaringie
Desort
League 4
Frank B. Kelley
United States
World Court
Anthony Eden
League Affairs
Agas
Eden
Vames
Tere
Rainn
Addis Ababa
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E. W. Palmer
Kingsport Press
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