Senate debates Burke-Wadsworth draft for universal service
Senator Sheppard urged immediate adoption of a Burke-Wadsworth compulsory military service bill. He argued emergency defense prep requires a large, rapid mobilization, proposing registration of 21 to 30 year olds and a ready force to defend the hemisphere against threats. The measure spurred broader draft ideas and hearings with governors Lehman and O’Daniel invited to testify.
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Indictments and film industry probes in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on August 1, authorities pursued indictments in a 1935 slaying and pressed a campaign against suspected Communists under criminal syndicalism laws. Movie workers were subpoenaed to testify before the grand jury as Lionel Stander and others appeared again. Secret indictments related to a five year old San Pedro death of John S. Riley were revealed.
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Roosevelt says 100 to 1 guard would stay in U S
President Roosevelt at a press conference stated odds were 100 to 1 that the national guard would not leave the United States or its possessions in peace. He noted an amendment limiting service to the continental U S could hinder emergencies. He contrasted this with possible service in possessions like the Philippines.
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Escape chase for Eleanor Jarman and Mary Foster intensifies
On August 9 state authorities, aided by prison guards, combed cornfields to recapture Eleanor Jarman aka the Blonde Tigress and Mary Foster after their escape from a women’s reformatory. Warden Ragen directed the search with a Joliet penitentiary plane unit. Jarman, 36, linked to 23 robberies, faces a 199-year sentence for participation in the killing of Gustave Hoeh during a holdup in 1993. Foster is serving 7 to 10 years for larceny.
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Protest Planned Over Brackenridge Park Admission Charges
A civic group plans to protest Brackenridge Park admission fees at city hall Monday after meeting Friday with city officials. Members argue for free days and question charging 10 cents for children and 20 cents for adults, citing public support and out-of-town visitors on Sundays.
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Guard Mobilizing Bill Details
Washington reports outline of the national guard mobilization bill approved by the Senate. The president could call national guardsmen and army reserves for a year of active duty with emergency power expiring June 30, 1942. The army plans selective orders and protections include relief like a moratorium on installment payments and insurance.
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Two Assault Charges Filed in County Court at Law No 1
Two complaints of aggravated assault and one of theft were filed Friday in County Court at Law No 1 before Judge Charles J. Matthews. William R Coffey of 106 Liberty street faced aggravated assault charges for an attack on City Policeman Joe Riker on August . Antonio Equin of 1227 El Paso street faced aggravated assault claims signed by City Policeman J A Mounger for an August 5 knife attack on H G Ogle at 1302 South Meaquite street. The theft charge involved Jok Waess, a Natick, Mass native, accused of stealing 322 from Miss Webby on August 7.
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Author Authority on Old West Dies
Berkeley California August 9 67 year old Dana Coolidge noted author of Western travels and authority on Indiana and Anwar The death closes his long career shaping interest in the Old West and its figures.
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