Protests in China Over Ant American Acts and Far East Tensions
United States files new representations with Japan as demonstrations against Americans spread in north China including Kaifeng Henan. Washington watches signs of a Japanese move to expel foreigners amid British French military missions and talks toward a mutual defense pact among Britain United States and Japan.
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Br Associated Press
North China
United States
Japan
Shanghai
Kaifeng
Henan
State Department
Washington
China
Tokwa
London
Chamberlain
Far East
Britain
England
Monton
Kingdom of
Yugoslavia
U S A Probe of Elections Faced by Postal Law Steps
Harvey Fields, U S attorney for western Louisiana, says postal laws could punish election frauds nationwide. He cites investigations in north and west Louisiana including alleged ballot thefts and chạy of hot oil, with possible grand jury session before October term.
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New Orleans
Aug
Harvey Fields
Shrevepoft
United States
Western District of Louisiana
Lousiana Fields
John Rogge
Louisiana
PWA
Federal Grand Jury
Shreveport
Beffuddled Bridegroom Forgets Bride Name In Alabama
In Birmingham a man applying for a marriage license forgot his bride's name. After confusion the clerk suggested bringing the fiancée. He gave the name Lucille but the expected bride’s name was Stella.
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Birmingham
Ala
Lucille
Stella
Census Bureau faces trailer dwellers in 1944 trial
The Census Bureau begins a trial census in St Joseph and Marshall counties Indiana on August 15 to count trailer dwellers amid a surge since 1930. Enumerators may record the trailer as the residence if no other address is given and tourists in camps will be tallied for migratory labor and education studies. The bureau asks patience from households and notes confidentiality with a pledge not to solicit subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Marshall Counties
Indiana
Maine
California
Merchants Expect Strong Autumn Trade Nationwide
Merchants across the United States anticipate better autumn business than last year. The National Retail Dry Goods Association, covering about 5 700 stores, reports a representative poll showing sales rising six to eight percent over fall months. Projections estimate department and specialty store sales of about 1 230 000 000 for September through November, up from 1 159 000 000 a year earlier. Key reasons include industrial gains, ample harvests, a prospect of no early war, and favorable political sentiment.
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New York
John
National Retail Dry Goods Association
Ship Andrea F Luckenbach Grounds At Mississippi Mouth
The 14229 ton freighter Andrea F Luckenbach grounded on a mud flat near Southwest Pass while en route with general cargo to Pacific ports. Tug Aditer aided the ship, which carries grain and was bound for Los Angeles Oakland San Francisco Portland Seattle and Tacoma. The vessel, once transferred from New York to Gulf service, faced a potential release as tides rose. another Luckenbach ship Edgar F Luckenbach had sunk nearby two weeks earlier. Captain H Hill commanded the grounded freighter heading for the West Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Aditer
Andrea F. Luckenbach
Mississippi River
Southwest Pass
Luckenbach Steamship Company of
New York
New York-Pacific Service
Gulf-Pacific Service
Edgar F. Luckenbach
Luckenbach Gulf Steamship Company
H. Hill
Los Angeles
Oakland
San Francisco
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
End of Congress marked by fierce clash over Roosevelt
The 76th Congress adjourned after a heated Senate exchange between Senator Pepper of Florida and fellow Democrats accusing an alleged pro Chamber of Commerce alliance of harming the government and peace. The confrontation intensified as other Democrats pressured for Pepper to be ruled to order.
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House
Senate
Pepper
Demerat
Florida
Roosevelt
Congress
United States Chamber of Commerce
Manufacturers’ Association
Burke
Nebraska
New Deal
Minton
Indiana
Britain Prepares for War Games Across Nation
Britain readies vast military maneuvers next week with army navy and air force mobilized. Talks in Moscow and Tokyo pursue a tri power mutual assistance pact and end to the Tientsin dispute as 1,290 planes and 455,900 personnel prepare a mock air war from 4 p.m. Tuesday to 7 p.m. Friday.
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London
Britain
Moscow
Tokyo
Tientsin
Russia
William Strang
William Leeds
Royal Air Force
Educator Calls for Firing Expectant Teachers
Baton Rouge, Aug. 5. State education chief T H Harris urged parish superintendents to remove expectant mothers from teaching positions. He argued they should relinquish posts once pregnancy is known, claiming tenure laws do not block this action and leaves of absence are not acceptable.
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Baton Rouge
T. H. Haris
Harris
Turbulent Jury Session Adopts New Liquor Law
In Ouachita parish a four and a half hour meeting approved a liquor ordinance adjusting closing times to midnight Saturday and 2 AM Monday while banning curb service and restricting Sunday sales. The act aligns with the Wagner labor relations inquiry set by Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Parish
Drowning of Hitchhiker Identified as June Wilson Nellie Blackmore
Police traced the drowned woman to Houston and Huntsville ties identifying her as June Wilson and Nellie Blackmore. Authorities say the 25 year old planned to visit relatives in Huntsville before San Francisco. A Montgomery man who gave her a ride was released after questioning. Acting Coroner Barnes ruled accidental drowning.
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Montgomery
Ala
Here
Paul Rapport
Houston
Tex
June Wilson
Nellie Blackmore
Huntsville
San Francisco
Rapport
Montgomery Undertaking
J. M. Barnes
Labor Federation to Review Candidates for Union Label
The American Federation of Labor executive council, meeting in Atlantic City, will assess which congressmen and officials deserve the union label for 1940. It will study labor records of members of Congress and officials to identify those worthy of labor support and address the CIO feud and peace talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Atlantic City
N. J
Federation
Congress
Congress For Industrial Organization
Council
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Trio Held Here On Counterfeiting Charges
Three men John Clary Carl Olsen and J A Conroy were arrested on charges of manufacturing and passing counterfeit 50 cent coins and conspiracy. A U S Secret Service agent aided the Monroe police in the operation and arrests followed weeks of investigation at a local boarding house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank V. Reitzell
J. M. Busby
Monroe
John Clary
Carl Olsen
J. A. Conroy
T. W. Ryan
New Orleans
United States Secret Service
Busby
Clary
Minden
Conroy
Olsen
New Jersey
Detroit
Ryan
Reitzell
Rooming House
Reitzer
Roosevelt Plans Northern Voyage From Washington
President Roosevelt prepares for a long tour of about 10 000 miles with early segments by sea possibly reaching Newfoundland if time allows. The itinerary includes multiple trips to Hyde Park and stretches toward the west coast, Southward travels. the president seeks relief from Washington heat.
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Newfoundland
Washington
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Solons authorize L S A to borrow
Governor Earl K Long won approval from a majority in both state houses to borrow 550000 from banks to cover deficits at Louisiana State University. If granted, university head Paul M Hebert will also cover 20000 of the shortfall from maintenance funds, avoiding further borrowing. Officials say the 750000 deficit follows 500000 borrowed by former President James M Smith for wheat operations, not considered a university debt due to lack of prior approval.
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Baton Rouge
Earl K. Long
Louisiana State University
State Board of Liquidation
Paul M. Hebert
University
James M. Smith
Mississippi voters eye governor race in Roosevelt era
Mississippians vote next Tuesday on state officers while seven candidates compete for governor. The outcome hinges on whether the new governor backs Senator Bilbo and aligns Mississippi's delegation with Roosevelt at the next Democratic convention. Bilbo seeks a third term. Senator Pat Harrison faces uncertain fate.
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Magnolia State
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Magnolia
Roosevelt
Theodore G
Bilbo
Washington
Pat Harrison
Har
Moody brothers push long flight in small monoplane
Endurance fliers from Springfield report the Moody brothers aim to land after two weeks aloft. At 8 p.m. CST they logged 317 hours, a record pace with 39 million engine revolutions and about 25 000 miles flown. Motors show roughness but hold. magnetos one dead.
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Humphrey Moody
Hunter
Springfield
Ill
Fred Keys
Meridian
Miss
Moody Brothers
LeRoy Murphy
Humphrey
Moodys
Eles
Government probes tax threats in Louisiana corruption case
Assistant Attorney General Rogge announced a federal probe into intimidation of a witness in Louisiana corruption investigations. A local man reported his property assessment had doubled after warning calls, prompting Rogge to hand the matter to the FBI and seek possible charges if federal crimes are found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
G-men
Louisiana
O. John Rogge
Rogge
Washington
Frank Murphy
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Four Men Die As 20-Ton Boulder Drops In Tunnel Collapse
In Somerset Pennsylvania a 20 ton boulder fell from Laurel Hill tunnel ceiling during late 19th century rail work, killing Walter Daley Olaf Schooling Leonard Anderson and William Leach, with Al Huntington narrowly escaping. An official cited unsafe conditions and Turnpike funding delays as contributing factors.
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Somerset
Laurel Hill
William K. Vanderbilt
Pennsylvania
William Leach
Boswell
Leach
Walter B. Daley
Langloth
Olaf K. Schooling
Leonard Anderson
Near Here
al Huntington
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
A. E. Lee
Ens
Soviet Mongol report says Japanese beaten
A Soviet Mongol army communique, distributed by Tass, said Japanese forces have been defeated in clashes along the border between outer Mongolia and Manchukuo since July. It reported 67 Japanese and six Soviet planes downed amid infantry artillery and air battles east of the Khaika river.
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Moscow
Outer Mongolia
Manchukuo
Khaika River
Tass
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U. S
Honan
Solons Close
U.S
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Census Bureau
Thoree
Trail
Furigus
76Th
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Ted
Bankhead
Smith
Virginia
Healey
Massachusetts
Murdock
Utah
Halleck
Routzohn
Ohio
Alexandria
Dies Committee On UN
Labor Federation
TRIO
Solons
Susan Hayward
Walter Thornton
Thornton
Orleans
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