Attorney makes surprise move in vote inquiry
New Orleans reports a power struggle over a ballot corruption probe in last November's constitutional amendments. District Attorney Eugene Stanley seeks ballots in open court as martial law orders and militia mobilizations unfold.
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Cove Creek Dam to be named Norris Dam
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced the Cove Creek dam in Tennessee, costing 35 million dollars, will be named Norris Dam to honor Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska, author of the act creating TVA. Norris helped author the legislation enabling TVA to build the dam and operate the Muscle Shoals power plant.
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Million Returns to Work Under Recovery Pacts
The notice outlines wage minimums tied to city size with a $13.50 floor in mid sized cities and $13 in smaller towns, plus a 20 percent rise for very small towns not exceeding $11 weekly. Southern counties receive a $1 lower weekly minimum. Immediate trade areas included in population classes.
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Washington August 1 Some facts about wage raising and hour shortening agreements for retailers and foodstuffs dealers that took effect Tuesday. Two codes cover grocery and food business and furniture hardware department stores specialty shops mail order clothing shoes and dry goods. The codes set 40 hour weeks with 48 hours for inventories pre holidays or peaks and pay time and a third above 48 hours for certain staff. Minimum weekly wages range from 13 to 14 dollars with regional variations. A 20 percent rise applies to very small communities. The codes apply to various national retail associations and allow voluntary non members to join. A separate foodstuffs code sets 48 hour weeks eight hour days plus 12 bonus days six month cycles and 10 hour days around holidays. Higher weeks permitted for outside workers and executives earning over 35 dollars weekly with time and a third. Minimum wages range up to 15 dollars weekly with regional differences. A 20 percent increase applies to small communities under 2 500 population.
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One Man Stores May Use Eagle
Washington August 1 U P owners of small stores who tend their shops by themselves and have 20 or more dollars weekly sales may use the Eagle system for credit. The plan aims to help single proprietors manage credit sales with simplified terms and faster cash flow.
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Small stores win right to display Blue Eagle emblem
Tuesday permission granted for one man shops to display the N R A blue eagle. Such shops must sign the reemployment agreement to use the insignia though minimum wage and maximum hour rules do not apply to single proprietors. The N R A urged fair use and cooperation to prevent emblem misuse by noncompliant firms.
Newspaper Editorial Staffs Exempt From 40 Hour Week
The national recovery administration interpreted the blanket code to exempt editorial staffs of newspapers from 40 hour limits. Executives earning over 35 dollars weekly in managerial roles are also exempt. Non profit organizations are treated as employers under the agreement.
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Twin Cities Sign Up for N R A Loyalty
About 140 locals joined the N R A drive and left with their cards promising “We Do Our Part.” An envelope to the Department of Commerce carried the signed agreement, and a blue eagle placard was issued for display. DeSiard Street shops reported revived activity, brighter optimism, and more customers.
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Action on Boeuf Basin Situation at Once Sought
A Farm Bureau and loan association press for immediate action on Boeuf Basin spillway lands in Ouachita Parish. They urge payment for condemned land before use to avoid foreclosure and preserve farmer credit, referencing a federal court decision and a letter to President Roosevelt outlining their stance.
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Former Colorado Senator Dies in Gotham
The former Colorado senator died after 24 hours of unconsciousness and 12 hours under an oxygen tent. He led Kinney Coastal Oil as president and served as a director of Denver National Bank. A Republican, he supported liberty loan drives in the war and later Community Chest work.
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Ransom Paid for Liberation of C F Urschel
Urschel recounts kidnapping ordeal including 14 hour drive and 12 hour trip from shack to Norman with two guards and machine guns. He says he was fed once, slept in a three room shack, and a ransom was paid for his release.
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Two In Custody In Albany Kidnap Case
Albany district attorney John T. Delaney says two men named on a 12 person list linked to an Albany plot and a National Guard officer family are in custody. He adds the abductors used an outside mob to carry out the kidnapping of John J. O Connell Jr and that more charges will follow.
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Roosevelt Holds Kidnaping Confab at Hyde Park
President Roosevelt opened a special inquiry into kidnapping on a conference with adviser Raymond Moley, as the administration expands federal aid to states and considers a uniform method against this growing racket. He also signed the wool textile code to create a 40 hour week and minimum wages, aiming to employ 27,000 more workers.
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New Deal Faces First Challenge On Milk Move
The brief argues the government may use extraordinary remedies in an economic emergency and asks if such powers require Supreme Court approval. It questions whether Justice Holmes’s philosophy has overridden conservative views and predicts the ruling will focus on government powers.
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