Economic woes and political shifts amid cotton and Prohibition
A mixed overview discusses farmers destroying cotton crops as government incentives shift cash support, predicting larger-than-expected cotton yields due to per acre protection. It also notes Austria's Chancellor Dollfuss opposing Nazi influence, Mussolini's Adriatic swim hinting at European alignments, and repeal talk ahead of November elections. The piece touches on Chevrolet sales optimism, a possible Rockefeller visit, kidnaping risks, and Russia's 100000 child gleaners amid wartime grain shortages.
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Dollfuss
Austria
Amall
Hitler
Adriatic
Mussalini
Europe
Dolitusa
Mussolini
Hoover asked to testify before Detroit bank inquiry
Detroit Aug 22 Officials of the Detroit jury investigating the closings of the First National Bank and Guardian National Bank of Commerce asked former President Herbert Hoover to testify as a witness. Senator Couzens urged Hoover to appear, noting prior government knowledge of “bad practices.” Hoover, fishing in California, might not be reached for days.
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Detroit
Detroit Tank
Herbert Hoover
Guardian National Bank of Commerce
Harry’ S. Tay Sche
Falo Alto
Calif
Auager
James Couzens
Republican
Michigan
Hoover
Powers
Palo Alto
Eoover
Kleidan
California
Berty
UnDaunted Smith Case Prompts Witness in Chicago
Aug 32, a Chicago crowd jeers as Cecil Smith linked to assault charges. Spit Antonin of Texas expected to testify. case draws regional attention and unsettled details remain.
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Chicago
Cecil Smith
Dollar 73.41 in Terms of France
The report notes the dollar at about 73 to the French franc with minor fluctuations from the previous day. It mentions Chicago Mesae and a reference to Lincoln Park animals and Director Young, plus electricity upgrades and a stray question about drawing a tran toward Unesia.
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France
New York
Chicago
Lincoln Park
Young
Mies
Nelson
Weather Forecast Preview for Texas Regions
Partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with scattered winds across West Texas. Tuesday night and Wednesday expect cooler temperatures with lows near 40s and highs around 70s. Moderate easterly to southeasterly winds persist, with a dry outlook in the western districts and a chance of limited cloud cover across central and eastern areas.
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Ban Anwaiio
Texas
Indredih
Merlin
Hindredih
Westwestny
Los Angeles Rehires Over Ten Thousand Workers
In Los Angeles on August 22 1941 more than 6000 men and women returned to payrolls under the NRA employment plan. The metropolitan area saw a surge as public works and private firms resumed hiring amid the drive to boost production and recovery.
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Los Angeles
NRA
Angeles
Dal Sever
Adynatierthy Btn
Mara Alguien
Keating
Atening
Hing
Powers Move to Extend Economic Aid to Austria
Reports indicate France England and likely Italy coordinate to ease Austria's economic crisis by adjusting export quotas and reevaluating a regional economic reorganization for Austria and Hungary and nearby nations Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia and Romania. The plan aims to provide prompt relief to remedy Austria's grave situation amid postwar strains and allied considerations.
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Austria
France
England
Italy
Branco
Hungary
Czechoslovakia
Yugoslavia
Sind
Rumania
Hare Hit
Naly
American star Lila Lee romance ends with consent
Molly Wood reports Aug 2 that actress Lila Lee ends romance with George Doi by mutual consent. The article notes Lee’s public views and hints at implications for her film career and upcoming projects with studio heads in Hollywood.
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Ay Ametican
Lila Lee
Molly Wood
oMy Wumigemink
George Doi
Keken
Mutaat
Jia Tee
Lenin' Akon
Hull Wall Khown Mhi
Ap Tom
Dallas Teachers Pay Increase Recommended by Board
Dallas teachers in 3A district schools of Linilas County await county board action after a tense meeting. Superintendent H. Gorana said the pay redivision plan would be proposed as part of the 3A curriculum funding, with details to be finalized by the board.
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Dallas
Tallab
Pelnelpala
OA JantCora
Caminda
Linilas Enuinty
Boy Finds Magic in Numbers at Island Festival
In Chicago Alp 22 a seven year old, Marywin Reed, is proclaimed the millionth visitor at a seaside event. Darwn from Amboy Illinois receives welcomes from a seven person cast and enchanted fan clowns who present a wagon and bicycle as cheers rise from a crowd of children.
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Polo Star
Eugene Wachowski
Willis B. Brightmire
Evanston
Smiths
Missy Enpoula Rose
Wachowski
Gary M Baker
Miss Rose
Marywin Reed
Darwin
Ambuy
Jay
Cuban Exiles Return as Menendez and Mendieta Lead
Thousands of Cubans greet exiles Carlos Mendieta and Carlos Manuel de Gespedes on their return aboard the Moura Gasue. They are welcomed at the presidential palace where provisional president Gespedes appears with Mendieta. A harbor strike and dockside tension calm as order returns.
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Wavana
Ang
Carlos Mendiela
Roberta Mindez
WILA
Pesuniploh
Parmyert
Matiieuo
AU & Why
Wara
Kavhar
VISLY
Mendieta
Penate
New York
Machado
Carlos Manuel Ac Gespedes
Raul de Crrcenas
Ution Nacionalixe Ix
Colon
Menrieta
Machida
Arita de Carricarte
Port Workers
Gem Bandits Take 3900 In Fire N Jewel Heist
Mr and Mrs Kimo Barnell were robbed at their home by four armed men early Friday morning. The bandits demanded a three carat diamond and threatened death if not produced. They tied up the couple, ransacked the house, and fled with jewels and cash valued at about 3900. Detectives have been quietly working the case since the incident.
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Kimo Barnell
Waltall
Hai Honk An
Barnet
Iearnen
Baril
Fuad
Balletts Sud
Clare Sunsglansis
Japs nab American on radical charge in Tokyo
Altair Brvckmaan of Cleveland was arrested during a police drive against foreign radicals and ordered to leave Japan immediately. The American, 23, a former student in Case School of Applied Science, was charged with communicating with Japanese radicals since his arrival from the United States two months ago.
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Tokio. Ang
Altair Brvckmaan
Cleveland
Japan
Case School of Applied Science
United States
Corn Canners to Raise Prices on Farm Corn
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration announced a general price rise by corn canners in localities as farm buyers face an average increase of more than two dollars per ton. Grists will receive about 107,900 additional to.
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Washington, Wu. Ang. Ce
He Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Grofts
NRA
Jolmaon
Jonson Tescy
French Bargemen Break Seine Blockade in Dramatic Clash
In Gawn France Aug 23 armed police and mounted riders dispersed a blockade of wharf barges on the Seine. Marines and authorities routed the bargemen with water streams from the base. Casualties or arrests not detailed.
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Honorine
France
Seine River
Gawn
Texas Couple Robbed After Being Taken For Ride
A Texas couple, Mr and Mrs Reddy, were abducted from their dairy store by a man in a car while returning from a plot. The assailant, about 36 years old, forced them into the vehicle and drove away, later releasing them near a country road. The thief robbed the till of about 25 dollars and fled, with no other property missing at the time of report.
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Texas
Till
Stonfrukg
Reddy
Wilden
Teddy
Mra
Eddy
Iellea Ila
Tythan
Socialists Urge War On Fascism Across France and World
French deputies and senators split from the Socialist leadership at the International Congress, declaring the party ready to participate in government rather than remain revolutionary in opposition. The message urged socialists to act decisively against fascism and militarism, aligning with broader calls to confront aggression.
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Idea
Sivtr
Im France
Soctatisn
Sieord International
Clouded Skies But No Rain on Schedule for .A.
Weather forecast notes heavily clouded skies with no expected rain for the area. A slight cool spell is anticipated with high near mid 90s and a cooler 74 degrees overnight. Winds from the east and southeast will prevail with no significant heat across West Texas.
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San Anbonio
Voters May Ballot on Bonds Without Property Ownership
Austin Aug 22 The Texas attorney general’s department ruled that any qualified voter may participate in the election next Saturday on the proposal to authorize $20,000,000 in bonds for unemployment relief. Waller A Konus assistant attorney general stated there is no property requirement for voters and the issue concerns amending the state constitution to empower the legislature to authorize bonds.
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Austin
Texas Attorney General's Department
Potrk
Waller A. Konus
Alleyway
Boxing Accord Bars Disqualified Boxers Between New York and Italy
New York and Italian boxing authorities agree on mutual enforcement of disqualifications. A Staten Island boxer disqualified by Italy cannot fight in New York, while New York disqualifications bar Italian fighters from competing in New York venues.
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New York
Italy
Rome
Ava
Te—Ius
Primo Carnera
Consi Tmendalare Soresi
New York State
Tisai Boxing Commission
Italan Boxing Commission
Auer
Strike Closes 187 Garment Factories in Chicago
Chicago reports a general strike by garment workers idling 187 factories and over 7500 employees. The walkout halted sewing and related operations as the American Federation of Garment Workers pressed for new wage and material terms.
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Chicago
Dag
Sat Amployers
Ht Suhame Cole
Aauenal Recovery Prorram
Ny Aueriers
Peak Conquered by Belgian King in Alpine Climb
Belgians crown grows with new mountaineering feats as the king of kings adds notable climbs to his list. The feats occurred during Alpine expeditions, with several climbs proving more challenging than expected and earning praise from observers.
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Arussels
Tomes Lo
Dolemites
Retailer of Nation Warned on Regent Advance Prices
Washington reports cite rising costs and wage issues as jobbers press retailers under the new code. NRA officials and industry leaders, including Lew Hahn and A. Whiteside, discuss enforcement, price controls, and regional regulations while warning against price hikes that could topple the recovery. Johnson testifies to widespread impact on dry goods, drug, and grocery trades, noting a 44 hour workweek and wage bands tied to town size.
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Varsity
Lew Hahn
National Retail Dry Goods Association
Io Tneir
A. D. Whtteside
Mme National Committee For
Fragmented Advert Fragment Skims Daily Circulation
A garbled ad style text lists rental rates and street names, mentioning apartments and weekly prices. It references Nolan, Avon, Main Street locations and a weekly periodical, with stray names like Charlie and Dyer. The legible content implies a notice about housing ads and circulation details without clear dates or totals.
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Nolan
Rory
Amanl
Dyer Gyrel
ANS Kia Fy
Wren
Anonth
Wreytam
Circuignan
Ows Street
Weil
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Thomas Jefferson
Walsky
H. J. Kiinger
Chevrolet
William M. Packer
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Wiiter
Pacific Coast
Rockefeller
Russia
Elds
Ruth
Ionore
Eugenia Rose
Brightatie
Jeff
Bntith
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Bilis
Jon J. Block
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Waule
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Giddings
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Atte
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Recovery Administration
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