Roosevelt Praises Hatch Law on Federal Ethics
President Roosevelt signed the Hatch Bill regulating political activity of most federal job holders and told Congress it aims to curb decency in campaigns. The act bans non policy making officials from political participation, affecting U S Attorneys Marshals and Customs Collectors, who once served as delegates to nominating conventions.
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Will Play War Games On Pacific Slope In August
From August 5 to 19 there will be theoretical warfare along the Pacific slope. United States forces, regulars and national guardsmen from Rocky Mountain and Pacific States, will be in action to repel an invading army. Four armies will operate on an extended scale to prove or disprove theories in Pacific coast defense and to train officers and men under top military officers.
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Pacific States
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Conspiracy Reported Across Galicia In Polish Arrests
In Warsaw on August 2, Polish authorities announce more than 800 Ukrainians are detained over a foreign power conspiracy. Most arrests occur in Galicia near the Hungarian frontier, including the editor of a leading Ukrainian newspaper at Leumberg and several leaders. The Ukrainian newspaper is confiscated following the editor's arrest.
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Leumberg
House Group Raises Flag For Economy
Washington Aug 2 The House Appropriations Committee cut the Administration's last bill from 215 691 000 to 53 190 000 in a final session appeal for economy. Committee notes that total appropriations since January exceed budget estimates and total 13 000 000 000 compared with 11 361 000 000 last year.
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House Appropriations Committee
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Tuberculosis Hits Germany Alarms Rise in Reich
Berlin authorities warn of widespread tuberculosis with official counts showing about one million sufferers in Germany. One in 80 Germans affected, with the highest death rate among ages 25 to 30 at about seventy percent.
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Reich
Germany
Valuable show horse Chief of Longview dies
San Francisco, Aug. 2. The death of one of the Nation's most valuable show horses, Chief of Longview, is announced. The 18 year old stallion owned by Mrs. W. P. Roth of San Francisco died at the Why Worry Farm in Woodside, California. He sold for $25,000 at age three, the highest price ever paid for a saddle horse.
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Seek Sum for Base in Alaska
The House Appropriations Committee approved appropriations and contract authority totaling 27 million dollars for western air land and sea defense. Included is 3 million for a graving dock at Puget Sound Navy Yard Bremer ton Washington and 400 thousand to begin an Alaska airbase at Fairbanks.
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House Appropriations Committee
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Alaska
Fairbanks
Reindeer Deal Again Reaches Political Stage In Alaska
The proposal to use federal funds to restore reindeer to Indian and Eskimo ownership was added to the last deficiency appropriations bill with a 720000 dollar item to remove reindeer from white ownership in the Territory. Earlier, the Interior Department supply bill debate made it a political issue and the measure was struck in the Senate.
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House Appropriations Committee
Interior Department
Senate
Hepburn Warns Japan Likely Targets Canada Next
Niagara Falls dispatch reports Ontario Premier Mitchell Hepburn stating Japan's Pacific drive may next threaten Canada. He urged a strong response to any Japanese menace to Canada and warned Tokyo aims at Canadian interests amid international tensions.
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Government announces six billion internal loan
Moscow reports a government loan of six billion rubles to fund the second year of Russia's third five year plan. The loan aims to support industrial and development programs across the economy.
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Russia
Britain Seeks 180 Navy Vessels to Meet Emergencies
The British Admiralty announced in the House of Commons a plan to build 180 navy vessels, mainly smaller craft, with a construction budget around 51 million dollars as Britain readies for any emergency amid global tensions. Prime Minister Chamberlain also noted a protest to Japan over China agitations and adjournment until October 2. A purge leader from the OGPU era, Nicholas Yerhoff, is reported executed after a formal trial. Tokyo talks with Britain hit a snag over currency, with Japan rejecting arbitration.
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U.S. Protest Over Japanese Assaults Reported
Tokyo August 2 A U S protest against a chain of recent Japanese assaults on Americans in China was reportedly delivered by Charge dAffaires Eugene Dooman Dooman is said to have informed the Japanese Foreign Office that it is reasonably assumed Japan s anti British movement is turning into a broader anti foreign agitation The note signals growing tensions between the United States and Japan over Axis era hostilities in Asia
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Judge Lloyd Black Nominated for Federal District Bench
President Roosevelt nominated Judge Lloyd Black of Everett to the new Federal District Judge post in the Western District of Washington. The appointment would elevate Black to a higher judicial rank, marking a notable advancement in his legal career.
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Roosevelt
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Western District
To Accept Cigar Is Misconduct in Little Old Gotham
New York August 2 Mayor La Guardia warns city employees to refuse cigars as courtesy or gifts. Acceptance constitutes misconduct. The cigar has long been a traditional goodwill gesture by American politicians.
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Little Old Gotham
New York
Meet The Husband Series Begins In The Empire
A new series starts in The Empire today highlighting husbands of famous women. The feature promises insight into these often overlooked but intriguing partners and their lives beyond the spotlight.
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Empire
Lord Howard of Penrith Dies at 75 in London Home
Lord Howard of Penrith Esme William Howard British Ambassador to the United States 1924 1930 died tonight at 75 in London His long diplomatic career included posts in major European capitals and two periods at the Washington embassy succeeding Sir Auckland Geddes
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London
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Esme Howard
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Sir Auckland Geddes
Government aids blind reading with large book purchases
Washington reports the federal program expanded to help adult blind Americans read. The government bought nearly 50,000 raised-type volumes and 100,000 talking book records in the past year, honoring blind scholars from Homer to Delius while noting the historic shift from reliance on others for reading and writing.
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United States
CIO Leader Testifies in Own Defense in Deportation Case
In San Francisco on August 2, Harry Bridges, Australian CIO leader on the Pacific Coast, testified amid a government inquiry into deportation charges for alleged Communist Party membership. Bridges denied party ties, asserted belief in a democratic government, and favored greater government ownership. He acknowledged some Communists in labor but offered no count.
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United States
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Bridges
Lending Bill Killed Shocks Roosevelt and Critics
President Roosevelt blasted the House for killing the New Deal lending program, saying it would have spurred industrial growth in 60 to 90 days and cut unemployment. He noted the vote of 193 to 166 and warned of higher costs to taxpayers and lost jobs, while lawmakers criticized government spending.
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