Convicts urged for defense and prison input
Dr M L Brittain of Georgia Tech praises Atlanta federal penitentiary inmates for willingness to aid defense. He advocates forming a commission to recruit convicts for military and industrial defense and diverting many of the 75 000 annual prison releases to national defense. He warns Americans must acknowledge aggression as a threat. Snow and Uintah mountains weather report follows.
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United States
M. L. Brittain
Georgia School of Technology
Atlanta
Tentiary
Brittain
Washington
Valley Forge
Eight Point Peace Aims Debated After Sea Meeting
Lawmakers from both parties scrutinized the eight point joint statement issued after the Churchill Roosevelt sea meeting. Critics questioned inclusion of freedom of religion and press while others warned of broader military commitments and distrust over lend lease funding as the House recessed until September 15.
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Winston Churchill
Roosevelt
House
Congress
Brooks
Illinois
Churchill
Great Britain
United States
Joe Stalin
Vandenberg
Michigan
Michener
Grace Evans Appointed Secretary of Richland Health Unit
Grace Evans becomes secretary of the Richland parish health unit succeeding Edith Ruff who resigned to join a theater concern. The report also notes that the Russian word Bolshevik means member of the majority.
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Rayville
Grace Evans
Richland Parish
Edith Ruff
Re examination of criminal law urged by federal judge
San Francisco dispatch reports Justin Miller of the United States Court of Appeals urging careful re examination of criminal law to assess its present usefulness. He notes how laws shift with time and cautions against leniency or harshness driven by sentiment, juror mood, or prosecutor goals.
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San Francisco
Justin Miller
United States Court of Appeals
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt Boosts Crab Meat Tariff
President Roosevelt ordered a 50 percent tariff increase on imported crab meat, raising the duties from 15 to 22 1 2 percent ad valorem. The move follows a tariff commission investigation and targets crab meat including paste and sauce. It forms part of broader U S measures amid Japan expanding bases in Indo China.
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Hyde Park
Roosevelt
Japan
United States
Ta Tif Commission
Indo-China
Hijacking case leads to two arrests in city
A Black couple Ruffian Anderson and Lee Bertha Simons were held in the city jail after a hijacking and assault in which Willie Robinson was robbed of 16 dollars. Police say a heavy club caused a head wound as the assailant fled Adams Street area. A separate report notes labor strife threatens to delay an 18 million dollar ordnance plant project with union electricians and steam fitters participating in a work stoppage.
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B. L. Brantley
Shreveport
Louisiana
United States
State Labor Department
Catahoula School Opening Delayed
Catahoula parish schools will not open until army maneuvers in Louisiana conclude. The school board tentatively sets October 6 for opening, with a possible one week advance if deemed advisable according to parish supervisor A L Brooks.
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Sicily Island
Catahoula Parish
Louisiana
A. L. Brooks
Catahoula
Brooks
Colonel E. B. Boyd Found Dead in Macon
Macon Mississippi August 22 colonel E B Boyd a leading citizen of Macon for many years was found dead in his bed this morning death attributed to a heart attack He led a regiment in world war I came here from Columbus years ago he was a cotton buyer and owned an insurance business and formerly mayor He is survived by his wife.
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Macon
Miss
E. B. Boyd
Boyd
Columbus
Italy and Hungary press Croatia for more territory
Croats report Italy and Hungary are seeking greater land gains from the new Croatian kingdom. Italy has dismissed the Croat civil administration in a district and seeks Dalmatia plus 50 miles inland, while Germany offered no detail on possible occupancy beyond prior agreement. Discussions focus on mutual expectations and fulfillment of a treaty.
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Berlin
Italy
Hungary
Croatia
Yugoslavia
Geographical Entry Near Completion for Proposed Site
A statement notes the project was nearly ready, only lacking its entry on maps. The remarks imply the plan had advanced stages but awaited cartographic approval for landmark placement.
One Carat Diamond Cost Tied to Ore Mined
For every one carat diamond sparkle on milady's finger ten tons of ore are removed from a diamond mine, illustrating the large scale required to produce a single gem.
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Milady
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