Dictatorship Probe Sought on Senator Long in Louisiana
Washington Aug 28 An investigation into Senator Huey P Long s dictatorship in Louisiana is set as the major aim of the Democratic House before adjournment Rodent leaders said the move would probe Long s political control The two year rule allows a committee to examine campaign expenditures and now to decide if Louisiana under Long has a Republican form of government The same day Long rejected Roosevelt and Hoover and said he would run for president on an independent ticket if nominated
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Washington
Associated Press
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Capitol Hill
Democratic House
Representatives
House
Long
Senator Long
New York
Roosevelt
Borah
Hoover
Gale off Newfoundland Claims Several Lives Lost
St Johns Newfoundland reports the worst gale in 36 years with anxious watchers patrolling beaches for bodies feared dead. Unofficial counts suggest forty deaths over the weekend from the hurricane while the Italian liner Rex docks at Havana with five men rescued from the Philadelphia yacht Ladahana abandoned in a sinking condition after 48 hours adrift.
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ST. Johns
Newfoundland
Rex
Havana
Alaska real paradise for fish sports
New York writers Corey Ford and Alistair MacBain visited Juneau after a ten day Grizzly Bear patrol trip. They praised Alaska Game Commission efforts, saying Admiralty and nearby streams offered remarkable fishing and wildlife scenes.
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Corey Ford
Alistair MacBain
New York
Juneau
Maine
Ford
MacBain
Frank Dufresne
Alaska Game Commission
Grizzly Bear
Admiralty
Kuyu
Kupreanoff
Chichagof Islands
Mr. Dufresne
Building of International Highway Delayed Opinion by Dimond
Alaska Delegate Anthony J. Dimond limits relief funds to a survey for the Alaska portion of the proposed International Highway. About 100000 dollars may be used for the survey to judge feasibility while construction funds remain unsettled. Roosevelt aides expect the survey soon, with varied views on eventual construction and military value.
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Dimond
Washington
Little Bape
Alaska
Anthony J. Dimond
theAlaska
Roosevelt
Gate
Marion A. Zionbheck
Monrad C. Wallgren
Zioncheck Northward 15000 Mile Alaska Tour
Representative Marion Zioncheck, a Seattle Democrat, begins a 15000 mile trip heading toward Alaska. He plans visits to Interior regions and Fairbanks, studying the proposed Alaska Highway route and the Matanuska Valley, believing Alaska could rapidly grow and become a national summer playground with new agriculture and lumbering prospects. He aims to return mid October.
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Washington
Marion Zioncheck
Seattle
Alaska
Fairbanks
Yukon
Matanuska Valley
United States
Hawaii
America
Territorial Chamber urges action on air mail in Alaska
The Territorial Chamber of Commerce pleads to Alaska Delegate Dimond to secure Postmaster General contracts for $25,000 in air mail funds. With Pacific Alaska Airways planning to end regular service Sept 3, chords to keep Southeast Alaska routes open rely on speedier contracts and continued air mail operations.
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Alaska
Territorial Chamber of Commerce
Anthony J. Dimond
Congress
Pacific Alaska Airways
Peck
Territorial Chamber
L. 8
Pan- American Airways
PAA
Servic
Dimond
Southeast
Speed
North
Juneau- Pairbanks
Six halibuters sail into Seattle markets
Six halibuters arrived today with shipments from western banks Tatoosh 25,000 pounds at 4 and 7 cents, Lishona 36,000 pounds at 5 and 7 cents, and legal banks Lebanon 18,000 pounds Wireless 9,000 pounds at 1 and 7 percent, Maddock 13,000 pounds 4 and 7 cents, Wesley 1,000 pounds at 10 cents straight.
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Seattle
Tatoosh
Lishona
Lebanon
Maddock
Wesley
Goins Crazy Then Shoots Defiance Farmer Kills Wife
In Defiance Ohio on August 28 Edgar Burd a 40 year old farmer driven by jealousy shot his wife Margaret fatally wounded neighbor Fred A Kline and wounded his 14 year old daughter Helen in the head before returning home and killing himself Mrs Burd had visited the Kline home to sew for Mrs Kilne
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Defiance
Ohio
Edgar Burd
Margaret
Freda Kline
Helen
Burd
Kline
Resignation of James A. Moffett Announced Today
Washington reports the resignation of James A. Moffett, Federal Housing Administrator, announced by President Roosevelt and effective September 1. The move comes as the administration reviews housing policy amid ongoing wartime challenges.
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James A. Moffett
Washington
Roosevelt
Indiana Town Hosts 500 Sets of Twins Meet
Warsaw Indiana hosts the National Twins Association fourth annual convention in the city park on September 1 drawing twin pairs from the Midwest and Canada. The group started with a dozen sets four years ago and attendance surpassed 400 last year. A picnic, games, prizes and non commercial events are planned for the day.
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Warsaw
Ind
Middle West
Canada
National
Twins’ Association
Roosevelt to Carry Cal with Ease in 1936 Prediction
Los Angeles reports Postmaster General James A. Farley voiced confidence that Roosevelt will carry California easily in 1936. He spoke after a late train arrival and a meeting with Democratic leadership including Upton Sinclair and EPIC figures, saying any rift would be settled.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Aus
California
Jamis A. Farley
Roosevelt
East
Upton Sinclair
Epic Democrat
Typhoon Over Japan Isles Strands Ships, No Casualties Reported
A typhoon swept over the islands off southern Japan forcing ships to seek shelter or detain in port. No casualties have been reported as of August 28 in Tokyo.
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Tokyo
Japan
Shortage of Teachers Spurs Hiring Amid Cal Shortage
Honolulu dispatch reports a persistent teacher shortage with the department of public instruction forced to advertise for qualified applicants in commercial work, art, music, and biophop courses as the city struggles to fill vacancies.
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Honolulu
Department of Public Instruction
Independent Democratic party touted for 1936 ticket
A Chicago dispatch to the New York Times cites an unnamed prominent citizen returning from Hearst’s California estate saying an Independent Democratic party will be launched with Governor Joseph Ely of Massachusetts and former Budget Director Lewis Douglas as running mates. Bainbridge Colby is named as revolt leader.
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New York
New York Times
Charles Micael
Chicago
William Randolph Hearst
California
Joseph Ely
Massachusetts
Lewis Douglas
Bainbridge Colby
Wilson
Smithsonian to purchase Winnie Mae airplane in 1983 offer
Washington report states President Maoevelttu signed the bill authorizing the Smithsonian Institution to buy the Winnie Mae airplane used by Wiley Post in the around the world flight. The purchase price is limited to twenty five thousand dollars.
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Winnie Mae
Washington
Maoevelttu
Smithsonian Institution
Wiley Post
La Verne enforces laws through two young officials
In La Verne California on August 28, two young law enforcement figures take the stage Chief of Police Loren R. Shoemaker aged 23 towers at 6 feet 4 inches while Police Judge Walker W. Downa stands 5 feet 6 inches tall.
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LA Verne
Cal
Loren R. Shoemaker
Walker W. Downa
Farley to Quit Postmaster General Post in Autumn
Washington reports circulating that James A. Farley will resign his cabinet post in the coming autumn as Congress adjourns. He would resume full chairmanship of the Democratic National Committee with Frank Walker of Montana and New York named as possible successor.
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James A. Farley
Honolulu
Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Democratic Party
Democratic National Committee
Frank Walker
Montana
New York
National Emergency Council
Farley
Stock prices waver as market shows irregular gains
New York August 8 Stocks drifted after an early attempted sell off and settled into a varied pattern with small gains. Alaska Juneau mine at 48 1644, American Can 137, Bethlehem Steel 36 percent, General Motors 41 1/2, Kennecott 22 percent, U S Steel 45 percent, Dow Jones averages Industrials 126.61, Rails 34.68, Utilities 24.36.
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New York
Alaska
Juneau
American Can
American Power and Light
Bethlehem Steel
General Motors
International Harvester
Kennecott
United States Steel
Pound
Schenley Distillerins
DOW, Jones
Dow
Premier given all authority to wage fight
Rome reports the MaliCabinet has granted full authority to Mussolini to pursue war in East Africa. Italy signals possible reversal of military steps against Ethiopia. Labor may act in Europe with potential general strikes and a push to eject Ethiopia from the League. Furloughs canceled as Italy readies for crisis. Navy movements and European authorities stay alert.
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Muassolinite Wiley
Bet Afties
Italy
Ethiopia
Geneva
Europe
East Africa
London
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Doycetta
Init ‘Oonly Treaker
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Mussolini
Roosevelt Rejects Census Bureau Duress Project
President Hoosevelt turns thumbs down on the vast census bureau project. The plan would have employed at least 124,000 persons and faced opposition amid concerns over duress and feasibility.
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Census Bureau
Washington
Hoosevelt
First Air Base Likely in Alaska Under Defense Act
Washington reports that Representative Wesley Lloyd and Alaska delegates expect the first air defense base under the Wilcox Act to be built in Alaska. Army officials deem Alaska logical. work could start by spring. Site choice remains unsettled with debate over Aleutians and a possible Pacific Northwest location near Olympia.
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Washington
Wesley Lloyd
Tacoma
Wash
Montad G. Wallgren
Anthony J. Dimond
Lloyd
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Nticam
Tooverell
Aleutian Lauffs
Pacific Northwest
War Department
Yolm
Olympia
Pierce County
Port Lewis
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