Grasshopper Threat Spurs Panhandle Action
In Dalhart June 9 the Texas Panhandle faces a grasshopper outbreak threatening crops and grazing lands. Rancher Ted Houghton said 10 to 15 million dollars in losses loom. state and federal agencies with local farmers plan swift insect destruction using men and machines from Amarillo toward Hartley Sherman Moore counties.
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Dalhart
Raphmell and Farmere
Texas Panhandie
Ted Houghton
Hartley
Commissioney
Dallam
Sherman
Moore
Houghton
James V. Allred
National Guard
Amarillo
Bureau, of Agricultural Economies of
de| Yartment of Agriculture
Its Quite Some Job By Mark Purdue On Labor Rights
Edwin S. Smith, longtime labor relations expert, tours Texas as a leading administrator on federal boards. From the NIRA to the Wagner Act era, his career spans press work, state labor posts, international conferences, and book publishing on unemployment. He argues unions stabilize industry when treated as bargaining agents, predicting a shift in leadership away from militant organizers toward skilled negotiators.
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Mark Purdue
New Deal
Edwin S. Smith
Texas
Smith
Labor Relations Board
NIRA
National Labor Relations Board
Russell Sage Foundation
New York
Dennism Manufacturing Company
Pilene jSepartment
Boston
Tor
Massachusetts
Washington
Ceneva
Switzerland
Supreme Court
Labor Board
Edwin S. Smith of NLRB Kept On Toes
Edwin S. Smith, 47, of the National Labor Relations Board, speaks on labor and business stabilization. He notes organized employer efforts to discredit labor groups delay understanding. Married to Richards Long, shoe manufacturer’s daughter. they have a Dartmouth student son and a daughter in junior high. Mild, deliberate, he has little time for hobbies but maintains an interest in drama and music. He foresees no slackening in the board’s work.
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National Manufacturers’ Association
Smith
Richards
Long
Calvin Coolidge
Massachusetts
Smiths
Dartmouth University
South
Labor Relations ‘Board
Grasshoppers threaten vast farms across Southwest region
In a vast insect invasion, millions of grasshoppers swarm the deep Southwest and Rocky Mountain states. National guard units move into infested districts as farmers and CCC enrollees pour poison to halt the migratory horde, while governors urge federal aid amid mounting agricultural ruin.
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Springer
NML
Gressroppers
Rocky Mountain
Enite
National Guard
New Mexico
Teans Panhandle
Colorado
Oklahoma
Montana
Wyoming
Union County
Catfax
CCC
Clyde Tingley
Rail labor opposes 15 percent cut in pay plans
Washington reports lawmakers said labor representatives discussed possible legislation to let the president take over and operate the railroads during a catastrophe. Representative Crosser confirmed talks but said no decision will be made until rail labor groups provide more definite information. The article also notes swords over 500 years old being used in the Sino Japanese war.
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Washington
Congress
Representative Crosser
Democrat
Ohio
House Commerce Committee
Rey
Crosser
Imperial Council holds sixty fourth annual meeting in Los Angeles
The Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Shrine selects Calhoun of Waco as imperial potentate in 11 years after a close vote. Baltimore’s Bourei temple leader John H. Zink and Stephen B. Jones of Kosair temple gain votes. Atlantic City and San Francisco drop as next convention cities. Separate report: counterfeit $20 bills linked to Mexico City prison rings appear in Texas with arrests in Laredo and Houston. authorities warn of a possible second consignment headed toward San Antonio.
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Los Angeles
Galloway Caylboun
Karem Temple
Waco
Baltimore
Imperial Council
Andrew A. PB
Babu
Zuhrah
Temple
Minneapolis
Calhoun
John
Zink
Bourei Temple
Stephen
Jones
Kosair
Louisville
Atlantic City
San Francisco
United States
Mexico City
Texas
Kay Tyrrell
Secret Service
Laredo
Gonzalo Almezan
Mexico
Houston Street
R. J. McMillan
Tyrrell
Jose B M. Carbajal
Manuel Rossa
Nueva Laredo
Almazan
Biddle Named as TVA Quiz Counsel
The congressional committee investigating TVA selected Francis Biddle of Philadelphia as chief counsel and planned staff for Knoxville hearings in July. Chairman Donahey said engineers and auditors would be sent to prepare for the sessions. Funeral services for James Donlan, 49, veteran Broadway and Hollywood actor, were held after a heart attack.
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Biddle
TVA
Washington
Francis Biddle
Philadelphia
Donahey
Democrat
Ohio
Knoxville
Tenn
Hollywood
James Donlan
Don- Ian
Army recruiting opens in Eighth Corps area
The Eighth Corps area headquarters announced open recruiting across all stations and branches except the air corps. Applicants aged 18 to 95 may enlist. those under 21 need parental consent. Minimum weight 115 pounds and minimum height 6 feet 4 inches. Enlistments will be at all stations within the corps area.
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Eighth Corps
Corps
Air Corps
Fat Stock Show Dates Set for Feb 23 25
The Southwest Fat Stock show for 4-H club livestock raisers is scheduled here February 23 to 25. The dates for the fourth annual event were approved at a board meeting held Thursday.
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Nest Sear
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Chsinger Motor Co
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Hudson
Ace
Federal
Calun
Galloway Calhound Tesan
Shriners
Goodyear
Gordon
Gordon's
Bordon
Faa National Optical Stores Co
Houston
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