Desertion at California CCC camp rallies to return home
In Sacramento on July 28 officials described a mass desertion from the Civilian Conservation Corps Bear River camp in the Sierra Nevada, with about 125 deserting mostly from New York City. Army officers offered rides back to camp while Major R. E. McQuillan led a pickup attempt to deter further defection and quell threats of violence.
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Civilian Conservation Corps
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New York City
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Anniversary Marked as World War Outbreak Loomed
New York observers mark the 19th anniversary of the World War outbreak with recalls of July 28 1914 headlines. Reports note 240 men at a camp faced coercive reader reactions and attempted desertion toward Sacramento. Semi military rules limit movement and warns the gov cannot repatriate deserters who depart without sanction.
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Envoys See K Parle Hope At World Conference
London July 29 Conferees said world economic talks may resume with optimism. President Roosevelt pledged continued efforts for world recovery as delegates returned home. An executive committee may set September reconvening. Hull urged nations to raise prices and boost employment. A silver market accord and wheat pact progress noted. next sessions expected August 21.
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New Securities Law Protects Investors In Effect
Washington July 2 05 The federal government enacts a strong securities act to shield investors from aggressive schemes. The act now in effect requires most public offerings to be registered with the federal trade commission and demands full information about the issue and issuer.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
New Call Issued for 1200 Pickers in Texas Valley
July 28 report from McAllen states Special Agent H J Hahn of the federal employment service issued a new call for 1200 cotton pickers in Hidalgo Cameron and Willacy counties. He urged families of workers to apply at his offices in Edinburg.
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Magazine Proves to Be Large Book
New York July 28. Reprinting a single Cosmopolitan issue as a private bound volume by Yale University Press yielded a work of more than 400 pages. The edition collected editorial content with no illustrations or ads, mixing fact and diction to exceed a typical novel by about one third. The issue reflected Cosmopolitan’s usual monthly output.
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Child Health Slump in U S Reported
A new survey by the Children's Bureau of the Labor Department finds one fifth of American children have suffered definite health injury in the low mood years. Insufficient or improperly fed, poor housing, lack of medical care, and anxiety from unemployment are cited as key factors in the health decline.
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United States
Children’s Bureau
Department of Labor
Gold production decline in United States and world output
New York reports U S gold production fell to 142000 fine ounces in May to 185000 in May and 188000 in June to mint refining. World June output estimated at 1914000 ounces versus 1975000 in May and 1884009 year earlier. First six months world production 11690000 ounces vs 11070000 last year. Trade keeps up with expanding business and no midsummer recession, Dun and Bradstreet says.
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American Bureau of Metal Statietics
Mint
Dun and Bradstreet Trade Review
Auto Victim Franks Brow Sent to Hospital on Santa Rosa
Frank Brow, nine, of 1416 Guadalupe Street was struck by a car on South Santa Rosa Street Friday morning and taken to Robert B. Green Hospital by Lee Ward of 1121 Buena Vista Street for treatment of bruises.
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Robert B. Green Hospital
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Buena Vista Street
Spaniards and Soviets Eye Trade Pact After Recognition
Madrid reports that Spain and the Soviet Union are moving toward a commercial treaty following Spain’s recognition of the Soviet regime. The development signals intensified economic diplomacy between the two states, with officials noting mutual interest in broader trade cooperation.
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Spain
Russia
Alaska Sees Violent Quake Hit Dutch Harbor
A violent earthquake lasting one second struck Dutch Harbor and Unalaska Island at 3 40 a m today, the second major tremor in the area within a month, prompting cautions and damage checks across the vicinity.
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