Labor Views Expounded by FDR and Willkie
Washington dispatch reports Roosevelt and Wendell Willkie presenting labor views to the American Federation of Labor. Both support collective bargaining. Roosevelt touts New Deal labor gains including social security and unemployment insurance, while Willkie calls for pro growth and more jobs with government support to spur industry.
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American Federation of Labor
Americn Labor Movement
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Bomb Threat Boy Under Probation in Washington Debate
DANVILLE, ILL Aug 2 INS A 13 year old boy names Salivatore Gatali is under federal court probation after admitting he threatened to bomb the St Louis art museum in a $150 extortion attempt The youth son of a Belleville Illinois fruit merchant was placed on probation for three years by Judge Waller Lindley Readiness of his sister Frances 26 was cited noting the boy was a good student and debts of his father prompted the extortion attempt The report links the incident to a broader push for economic reform and collective bargaining as a pathway to prosperity and greater labor rights
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Salivatore Gatali
St Louis Art Museum
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Waller Lindley
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Galati
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Martin Compares Willkie and FDR
In Peoria Illinois Representative Joseph W. Martin Republican National Chairman declares the nation must choose next November between responsible liberal law of the Republicans and the Roosevelt administration. He warns against a third term and urges parting company with the New Deal to restore sanity and economy in government. He contrasts the two parties and calls for a strong national defense, tax reform, and clarified federal rules to foster job creation and private initiative.
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America
Roosevelt
Joseph W. Martin
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Farller
Repubican Editorial Association of Illinois
At & Mass Biteting
Mush Park Company
Laboracy
Bridges Case Probe Slated On Bridges Deportation
Washington August 24 Attorney General Robert H. Jackson ordered a new inquiry to decide if deportation proceedings against West Coast labor leader Harry Bridges should be reopened. FBI Director J Edgar Hoover is on the West Coast overseeing the probe, with officials noting sufficient grounds to reopen the case if new evidence appears.
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Washington
INS
Gunera
Robert H. Jackson
Harry Bridges
West Coast
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Mdger Hoover
West
Jackson
FBT
Fugitives From Devil's Island Sail to Miami for Liberty Aid
Eight French prison escapees from Devil's Island reach Miami after fleeing food shortages and neglect. They report guards unpaid, no ships bringing food, and three days without meals. They plan to return to Europe to join anti-German efforts, with leaders Tuzen and Thuzen among them.
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Devil's Island
Puerto Rico
Germany
England
Touzen
Miami
Fowey Rock
Coast Guard
Cavannul Grove Air Station
Committee to Take Willkie Funds Established in Texas
A steering committee of San Antonio businessmen will collect funds for Willkie in Texas. Texans listed include Walter P. Napier and J N Beasley with Marrs McLean as state finance chair. The drive plans local groups to contact diverse industries to support the campaign. Police report a $30 purse snatching on Austin Street near 600 block.
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Willkie
Wilkie Finance Committee of Texas
Dallas
Walter P. Napier
W. W. McAllister
de. W. B. Russ
Theo Plummer
J. N. Beasley
Franz Groos
Ike Kampmann
Francis Corrigan
Dick Prassel
Lytle Gosling
Seth Searcy
Lamar Seeligson
John T. O'Neill
Joi Bennett
Marrs McLean
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Unies
D. Mauldin
Montana Street
Austin
Leonard Oeeo Speakership Claim In Texas House
Austin Aug 24 The Texas house speakership bid by Homer Leonard McAllen former newspaper editor and lawyer is supported by 70 of 80 members elected in the first primary Leonard says a 70 60 or 75 50 tally pledges enough to secure election if sustained He was elected to the legislature in 1950 and this marks a notable political maneuver despite limited heralding.
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Texas House
Homer Leonard
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McAllen Monitor
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