Auto code highlights new nationwide labor standards
Washington reports under Roosevelts signed code the administration of the code shifts to the National Chamber of Commerce. It fixes a 35 hour factory week and 40 hour office week with 48 hours in peak seasons. Minimum wages vary by city size and sector. Child labor is prohibited and collective bargaining is guaranteed with merit-based employment choices without regard to union membership.
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National Chamber of Commerce
Moley Quits as Head of Brain Trust
Hyde Park N Y Aug 28 Raymond Moley longtime Roosevelt adviser and editor designate of a National Weekly quits as head of the brain trust after a heart to heart with the President The retirement follows a near clash in the State Department with Hull and Moley but Roosevelt remains friendly to all involved and the matter is settled for now
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Moley
Brain Trust
Hyde
Park, N. Y
Raymond Motley
Roosevelt
Vincent Astor
Columbia University
State Department
Hull
Anti-Trust Law Suspended by New York for NRA Operation
Albany, Aug 28. Governor Lehman signed a bill suspending anti trust law for the duration of the National Recovery Act to permit full operation within New York state. The measure was passed by the legislature and signed today to align state policy with federal emergency measures.
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Albany
N.Y
New York State
Herbert H. Lehman
Gas blast wounds nine at Whiting refinery
A gas explosion at the Standard of Indiana refinery in Whiting injures nine men seriously and leaves ten others slightly burned. The incident occurred today, August 21, as firefighters and medical teams responded to the blaze and treated the injured on site.
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Whiting, Ind
Whiting
Standard of Company of Indiana
Prizes Split For Last Week's News Tips
Aftermath of last week's severe storm led to a split of both prizes in the news tip contest. A West Washington street resident won half the first prize for noting washouts on the Western Maryland railroad, while a Roessner avenue resident shared the other half for reporting four people rescued by high waters in Frederick county. The second prize also divided between a North Locust street resident and another tip from town.
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West Washington Street
Western Maryland
Roessner Avenue
Frederick County
North Locust Street
May Mean He Will Impose Code Himself
Washington, Aus 28 Hugh Johnson recovery administrator summoned United Mine Workers of America officials and non union bituminous coal operators to conference. He gave no hint of intent. Speculation centered on a possible code of competition if the joint committee fails to agree. Negotiations over the weekend reached a standstill.
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Washington
Aus
Hugh
Johnson
United Mine Workers of America
Trio Identified In Lake Michigan Boat Crash Drownings
The coroner's inquest into the Friday night Lake Michigan speedboat crash resumed with Attorney John H. Schultz his wife and young son identified among the drowned. Harold Mullendore survived as divers raised both boats near the river mouth while harbor officials and police questioned Captain Pomper and Attorney O Malley over navigation rule violations and reckless speed.
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Craiser
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Harold Mullendere
John H. Schultz
Cleveland
Edward Smith
Paulin
Mildred
Boonsboro
Mullendere
Mullendore
Federal Steamship Inspection Service
Walter Pomper
Miss Chicago
Schultz’s
J. O'Malley
Pomper
O'Malley
Coal Production Shows Increase in Pennsylvania Fields
The Bureau of Mines report for the week ended August 18 shows soft coal production at 7,584,000 tons and anthracite at 889,000 tons. Following the miners' strike settlement in western Pennsylvania, bituminous output rose sharply the week of August 12 to 1,695,000 tons, up from 1,278,000 tons the prior week.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Bureau of Mines
Tennessee Valley to Start Norris Dam Drilling This Week
The Tennessee valley authority announced that drilling for Norris Dam construction near Knoxville will commence this week. Drilling equipment is being moved to the site from Muscle Shoals and Knoxville.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Tennessee Valley
Norris Dam
Here
Muscle Shoals
Baylis Dies After 45 Years With Railroad
Roscoe F. Baylis longtime chief clerk of the Maryland division of the Pennsylvania Railroad died yesterday after retiring last February. He had served 45 years with the company and four months in retirement.
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Baylis
Wilmington
Del
Roscoe F. Baylis
Maryland Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Farmers and Merchants to Buy Building
Negotiations for purchase of the Mechanics Loan building reached contract stage after Judge Wagiman authorized the receiver to enter into a sale. Final completion depends on court approval and the state bank commissioner’s consent. Original plan shifted from lease with option to buy to outright sale. Farmers and Merchants Bank will occupy the property to expand operations and improve facilities.
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Farmers and Merchants Bank
Mechanics Loan
Frank G. Wagaiman
John J. Ghinger
State Bank
Weather bureau tracks two tropical disturbances near Bermuda and Gulf
Washington Aug 28 The weather bureau watched a tropical disturbance near Bermuda and another in the Gulf of Mexico. Forecasters said current characteristics gave little reason for concern. Bulletins were issued for vessels at sea.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Bermuda
Gulf of Mexico
Dead by electrocution in Upperville crickets
Ernest Wolf a leading Northern Virginia horseman his wife and tailor Fitz Kines were electrocuted while trying to light a croquet game after dark in Upperville Virginia. Kines received the charge first and the Wolfs died while going to his aid. The Wolfs were prominent in northern Virginia racing circles with midwest connections this season.
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Upperville
Ernest Wolf
Fitz Kines
Kines
Storm Stricken Eastern Shore Seeks State and Federal Aid
Residents of the storm stricken Eastern Shore appeal to Maryland and Virginia governors for relief funds to rehabilitate homes and lands. Crisfield Mayor William W. Bradshaw and Ocean City Mayor W. McCabe coordinate with Federal officials for aid. Epidemic precautions are under health officials supervision as Red Cross assists the relief effort.
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Salisbury
William W. Bradshaw
Crisfield
Chesapeake
Atlantic
Delmarva Peninsula
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
John Pollard
Virginia
Baltimore
George W Radcliff
Robert H. Riley
State Department of Health
American Red Cross
Flood Of Pigs Flood Pens At National Stockyards
EAST ST. LOUIS Aug 28 50 000 pigs from five states were marketed under government plans to buy 5 000 000 hogs at premium prices. Pen and chute crowds forced officials to halt arrivals until each raiser obtains permission to bring his stock to market.
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East ST. Louis
No Word From Missing Man in Denver Hoax Suspected
Puzzled by the disappearance of Bernard Bitterman the 28 year old Denver department store buyer authorities search for him amid a Cheyenne note claim of kidnapping possibly a hoax They think Bitterman may be mistaken for a relative of David May founder of May stores but he is not related and friends say he had only moderate means.
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Denver
Bernard Bitterman
Cheyenne
Wyo
Bitterman
David May
May
Injuries to D. N. Barnes Prove Fatal
Dudley N. Barnes aged 65 of 148 East Washington Street died at Washington County Hospital after being struck by a machine allegedly driven by Stuart M. Slifer at the corner of Franklin and Mulberry streets. Slifer, 46 North Cannon Avenue, was arrested by Patrolman L. V. Crist and held without bond as investigators probe the crash and his actions after.
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Dudley N. Barnes
Washington Street
Stuart M. Slifer
Cannon Avenue
Franklin and
Mulberry Streets
Washington County Hospital
Barnes
L. V. Crist
Oon
Siiter
Calves Lost From Truck Near Greencastle
Three calves are missing after their end gate gave way while J W Coldsmiths wagon headed toward Kerneysville West Virginia. The incident occurred between Baltimore Street and Kerneysville with no clear clue yet of the calves location.
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J. W. Coldsmith
Greencastle
Kerneysville
W. Va
Baltimore Street
Roosevelt Meets Key Figures in Welding Program and Economy
In Hyde Park on August 28, President Roosevelt conferred with top figures on domestic and international economic issues. He discussed expanding public works jobs, received a planning committee recommendations, and planned tea with Bank of England Governor Montagu Norman and Federal Reserve chief George Harrison. He emphasized the American recovery drive while debating currency stabilization and dollar fluctuations. Farley and Jesse Jones joined to bolster national recovery efforts.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Ickes
Oj A
Montagu Norman
Govermor
Bank of England
George Harrison
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
United States
Europe
James A. Farley
Jesse Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Local NRA Campaign Mobilizes Hagerstown and County
Local NRA organizers in Hagerstown and Washington County mobilize with two captains under Colonel Charlies Hoffman to ensure employers display the NRA banner. Mrs James Webb leads a campaign among housewives, High School girls, and Girl Scouts to canvass homes for signatures pledging to buy under the NRA.
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Hagerstown
Washington County
N. R.A
Charlies Hoffman
James Webb
Chamber of Commerce
Hugh Johnson
Escapade Of Youth Brings Him Out Term
Frank Boyd, 20, faced multiple charges from a wild Saturday escapade stealing two cars and damaging others. He received six months in the House of Correction after Magistrate Richard Sweeney cited lack of prior record but condemned the theft. Officers testified Boyd was unconscious when arrested at a Green Castle Pike residence after fleeing.
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Frank Boyd
House of Correction
Richard Sweeney
Boyd
Greencastle Pike
Sweeney
Local Re-Employment Office Finds Jobs for Ten Unemployed
The National Re-Employment Service opened in every department this morning as ten men found work. Three became auto salesmen while seven took laboring jobs under contractors. About 550 unemployed have registered, including 40 women. The office urges employers to apply, with a 9 to 4 schedule and a morning registration preference for classifications.
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National Re-Employment Service
Brewer L. Stouffer
Stouffer Agai
Woman Burned After Crash In Pittsburgh
A woman died of fatal burns after a car explosion when gasoline sprayed from a ruptured tank during a crash in Pittsburgh. Rescuers freed two other seriously injured occupants. Mrs Frances W Susman, trapped at the wheel as the car was pushed into a storefront, died an hour later in hospital. Police said loss of control led to the collision with a pole and a near miss of a public restroom entrance. The gasoline ignited from the motor.
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Pittsburgh
Frances W
Susman
Chickens Stolen From Mrs Martin’s Spruce Street Coop
Mrs Martin of 744 Spruce Street reports a theft of chickens from her coop overnight. Police received the call and began an investigation into the chicken theft.
Million and Half Start Big Drive
Washington reports 1.5 million NRA volunteers opened a nationwide drive led by Hugh S. Johnson. The goal is to plant the Blue Eagle in businesses and homes, with 70 to 80 percent of employers reportedly under the program. Johnson urges Buy Under Blue Eagle, warns against boycotts or intimidation, and frames the effort as a milestone in progress and unity.
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Washington
Hugh
Johnson
Blue Eagle
Three Missing Children Sought in Philadelphia Woods
A large search by police, Boy Scouts, and volunteers scoured Shawmont woods and swamps for Francis Dickson and his nephew Henry Dickson and five year old sister Marie who vanished while vyvesting with their parents at Francis’ home yesterday.
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Philadelphia
Boy Scouts
Shawmont
Francis ‘Dickson
Henry Dickson
Marie
Francis
Food price advance slows across the nation
Labor department officials report retail food prices rose overall this month but at a slower pace. Across 31 cities the gain from June 15 to July 15 exceeded 0.5 percent, while August shows about a 2 percent rise. Prices at retail groceries approach February 1932 levels and remain 18 percent above April lows. Of 42 commodities surveyed, 32 were higher, 8 lower, and 2 unchanged. The increases touched 46 of 51 reporting cities.
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Washington
Labor Department
Prohibition foes plan car convoy to Baltimore polls
The Liberty Defense League announced a drive by automobile to mobilize Baltimore voters for the September 1% repeal race. The anti-prohibition group urged supporters to bring cars and transport Maryland water drinkers to the polls, aiming to prevent complacency.
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Baltimore
Aus
Maryland
The
Liberty Defense League Today
Judge in Hospital in Baltimore Under Observation
Judge T. Scott Crutt, chief judge of the third judicial district, spent Aug. 3 as a patient in Memorial Hospital Baltimore under observation and possibly facing surgery.
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Baltimore
Justige T. Scott Cfutt
Third Judicial Credit, Wac
Memorial Hospital
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NRA
Ernest A. Thorsell
South Foxboro
Mass
Jfoxee
Farmingham
Associated Press
Radcliff and Ritchie
Ocean City
Annapolis
Jane Martin
J. Willis Martin
Lucia Phillips
Cincinnati
Marcella Barbar
D. N. Barnes
Thomas Piner
R. T. Murray, Jr
Pender County
Piner
Marion Hughes Whitehead
Donkey Pate Whitehead
Atlanta
Whitehead
France
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