Washington Daybook: Officials Leave Government Posts
Washington Daybook notes the resignation of James Landis of the Securities Exchange Commission and Edward F. McGrady from the Labor Department to pursue outside positions. The piece defends their service as a noble sacrifice, while acknowledging the personal cost and missing leadership in the agencies.
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Preston Grover
Washington
Hese
Congress
James Landis
Landis
McGrady
American Embassy Staff Flee Nanking Amid Japanese Threat
American embassy staff leave Nanking after a Japanese threat to devastate the city. A morning aerial raid killed 40 civilians and destroyed 40 homes as Ambassador Nelson Johnson and aides boarded the patrol boat Luren on the Tangiz river.
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Shanghiat
Nanking
United States
Nelson Johnson
Luren
Tangiz
Embassy tensions rise as Nanking endures Japanese bombardment
Amid warnings to withdraw, diplomats argue over evacuation as Japanese forces rain bombs on Nanking. British, French, American, Soviet embassies plan limited stays while pilots scramble Chinese and U S aircraft in defense.
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Harry Yarnell
Luzon
Guam
Yangtze
Nanking
Lewiston Man Heads Idaho Labor Federation
M. S. Taylor of Lewiston was elected president of the Idaho State Federation of Labor at its executive board session. Paul Blake resigned as president. Walter McCafferty of Idaho Falls named vice president to succeed G. R. Venables. The convention opens with resolutions and committee appointments as key items.
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M. S. Taylor
Lewiston
Idaho State Federation of Labor
Taylor
Paul Blake
Walter McCafferty
Idaho Falls
G. R. Venables
Idaho Fells
J. W. Cathey
Pocatello
Paul Nichols
Boise
George F. Potter
S. K Rapp
Nampa Central
Edwin Martindale
Twin Falls
Albert R Nichols
Idaho Veterans of Foreign Wars
V. FP. W
Robert M. Terrell
Labor
S. V. Lund
Pocatello Central Labor Council
Pocatello Labor Movement
Gross W. Alexander
Alexander
Tom Mooney
United Christian Council For Democracy
U N Labor Movement
Three Die In Escape Plot At California Prison
In Folsom California seven inmates attacked Warden Clarence Larkin during his Sunday interview. Aiding guards and convicts were wounded. Larkin and Captain W J Bran sustained knife injuries. H F Martin was fatally stabbed. Convict Clyde Stevens and Benny Kucharski died, others injured.
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California
Folsom
Folsomm
Calif
Clarence Larkin
Larkin
Ed Davis
W. J. Bran
James Kerns
H. F. Martin
Clyde Stevens
San Quentin Prison
State Board of Prison Terms and Paroles
Benny Kucharski
Los Angeles
Rome Plans to Join Mediterranean Anti-piracy Patrol
Rome reports that Italy is set to participate in a tri partite naval patrol over Mediterranean sea lanes with Britain and France, Italy gaining parity and authority after diplomatic steps to modify earlier Nyon draft. Britain welcomes potential American aid amid rising tensions as Paris cautions Italy may form a rival patrol with Germany and Portugal. Hull’s speech is praised as signaling steps away from total isolation while urging active contribution to world peace.
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Rome
Italy
Mediterranean
Britain
France
Nyon
Hull
Cordell Hull
United States
America
Paris
Hent
Germany
Portugal
Albania
Fill
Ammemerica
Rise of Mr. McGrady in Labor and RCA Offer
The article profiles McGrady accepting outside interest before leaving government service for labor mediation work. At 65, he earned $9,000 as assistant secretary of labor yet drew bigger offers from private entities, notably RCA, after gaining prominence. He stayed at the President's request during election and labor periods, signaling sacrifice for public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGrady
Labor
Washington
American Federation Labor
Radio Corporation of America
The Rise of Mr Landis in the Brandeis Era
Landis rose from a modest private practice to public service without sacrificing a large law firm income. As a Harvard law student he earned the distinction of being Justice Brandeis's law clerk, a notable achievement in a court-attack era. Justices are allowed only a small $5,600 for office assistants.
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Landis
Harvard
Justice Brandeis
Pocatello Beats Logan In Inter-city Golf Match
Pocatello's Ross Park team defeated Logan in a Sunday inter-city match. Logan's Earl Schneiter and Bees Marshall tied for low with 74. Individual scores listed include Ben Peterson three points for Pocatello and Carmack 1 point among others. Carmack's 70 yard tee shot on No. 5 highlighted the round as Pocatello hopes for a return match with Oeden.
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Pocatello
Ross Park Colt
Logan
Bees Marshall
Earl Schneiter
Ben Peterson
C. A. Carmack
Pat Myhre
L. Hopkins
D. W. Leonard
Bob Leute
Dick Haerne
E. E. McCurdy
Herb Branding
Chick Carrico
Carmack
Oeden
Plane Model Crash Report Baffles Port Tourists
Idaho State Patrol officers rushed to Pocatello municipal airport after tourists claimed a large plane crash. They found only a model aircraft wreckage and dismissed the report as a hoax caused by misjudgment and confusion. Officer W. Bliss noted the misleading tale.
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Pocatello Municipal Airport
W. Bliss
Weather forecast signals fair ton and cooler night
The forecast predicts generally fair conditions tonight with cooler temperatures and a warmer trend on Tuesday. Northwesterly areas may experience milder warmth in the northwest portion on Tuesday.
Idaho Rams to be sold Oct 2 at Pocatello sale
Boise dispatch reports nearly 800 rams from eight breeds will be presented by the Idaho Wool Growers Association at its eleventh annual late fall sale in Pocatello on October 2. Breeds include black-faced Suffolks Hampshires white-faced Panamas Columbias Corriedales Rambouilllets and Lincoln Rambouillet. Afterward the association holds its fall meeting with president Merle L. Drake of Challis presiding.
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Boise
Idaho Woolcrowers’ Association
Pocatello
M. C. Claar
United States
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Nevada
H. L. Finch
Soda Springs
Michael Barkley
Blackfoot
Laidlaw N. Brockie
Madoon
E. R. Kelsey
Burley
Robert Blastock
Filer
C. W Caner
Twin Falls
Willard Turner
Nampa
Eugene Looney
Woolgrowers Association
Merle L. Drake
Challis
Association
Omahan Arrested for Drunkenness Sits on Curb
An Omaha man jailed on a drunkenness charge argued to Judge George Holmes that he was tired of waiting for a bus and helped build the sidewalk years ago, and therefore should be allowed to sit on it. The judge agreed.
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Omaha
Neb
George Holmes
Holmes
Unpaired Tonight and Tuesday Weather Update
A fragment notes unsettled conditions in the southeast portion tonight and Tuesday with cooler temperatures.
Idaho Physician Becomes First Local Amateurs Pilot
Dr. W. W. Brothers of Poca earned an airplane pilot license becoming Idaho's first physician to hold an amateur pilot's certificate. He flew solo for a year and completed theory and flight tests yesterday. Other recent local pilots include J. W. Custer Vince Womack and Dean Tucker all students of Jack McConnell.
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W. W. Brothers
Pocatello, Sunday
Idaho
Dr. Brothers
Eid
Bic Springs
Island Park
J. W. Custer
Vince Womack
Dean Tucker
Jack McConnell
Dog Chases Wrong Car Lands City Hound in Custody
In Des Moines on September 20 Ruggles the wire-haired terrier chased a truck. It belonged to the city dog catcher who took him into custody. An 81 license tax kept him from further trouble and sent him to canine prison.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Ruggles
Police Hold Man For Observation
A man believed to be Ralph Wood of Missoula Montana is held at Bannock county jail for observation of a mental condition. Initial diagnosis of amnesia shifted to sunstroke, per Dr Max B McQueen. Wood came to the sheriff’s office on his own Friday after presenting an employment card from Missoula. He told Tribune reporters he recalls a hazy memory of fraternal work and some living in Provo Utah. Sheriff Maurice J Rossiter is consulting Utah officials and Missoula reemployment officials to confirm identity.
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Ralph Wood
Missoula, Mont
Bannock County
Max B McQueen
Missoula
Wood
Sheriffs Office
Tribune
Provo
Utah
Maurice J. Rossiter
Utah Mental Hospital
Jenkins Lives Despite Hurts After Freight Train Accident
Charlies Jenkins twenty six of Smithfield Utah remained in poor condition at General hospital after an engine and eight cars of an extra freight train passed over him Friday midnight. Dr H H Hughart reported more than a fifty forty nine chance of survival and Jenkins was conscious though unable to recall details. County coroner Arthur W Hall could not be reached and no inquest was planned though an investigation into the accident was reported to be scheduled.
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Charlies Jenkins
Smithfield
Utah
General Hospital
H. H. Hughart
Jenkins
Hughart
Union Pacific
Arthur W. Hall
Coalition idea fades as 1940 realignment debate grows
Senator Vandenberg's plan for an anti Roosevelt coalition draws limited support from dissenting Democrats and ponders party realignment. Senator Borah insists any coalition must repudiate current party leaders to gain traction. Veteran politicians fear southern Democrats and loyal Republicans would resist cross party voting.
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Washington
Vandenbere
Michigan
Republican Party
Borah
Vandenberg
South
Chinese Launch New Air Raids Over Japan Airfields
Shanghai reports Chinese fliers carried out new light air raids against a Japanese airfield in the Yangtze area. Anti-aircraft fire failed to stop the raid. reports note casualties and material impact from the engagement. Separately cholera spreads in refugee camps with 1015 known cases and 120 deaths, plus spillover to foreign residents.
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Shanghat
Yangtzepoo
Daily Baseball Scores From New York and St Louis
Scores from today show Detroit and New York in a low scoring game with errors and a 590 line. St Louis and Boston split, with St Louis winning the first and Boston the second in a pair of nine inning affairs.
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R. H. E. Detroit
Wade
York
Gomez and
Dickey
R.4
St. Louis
Boston
Trotter, Bonett
Giuliani
Marcum
Walbers
Newsom
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Walkup
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Gonzales
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St Louis
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Mancuso
Weiland
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Former Official Urges Unity at Idaho Labor Convention
L. N. Nichols of Boise urged delegates at the Idaho state federation of labor convention to rally A. F. of L. and C. I. O. leaders to unity or step aside. He warned against letting old prejudices enter the gathering and stressed solidarity as essential to organized labor’s success.
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Idaho State Federation of Labor Convention
L. N. Nichols
Boise
A. F
Card Party Hosted by Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle
The Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle sponsors a public card party at the W. O. W. hall on Wednesday at 9 p.m. Reservations can be made by phone at 823.
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Supreme Forest Woodmens Circle
W. O. W. Hall
Roosevelt to visit Yellowstone by special train route
Railroad officials said President Roosevelt would likely arrive at Gardiner Montana then pass through Yellowstone National Park. The journey continues to West Yellowstone and includes stops in Gardiner Butte Lima Idaho Falls and West Yellowstone before reaching Pocatello late Sunday or early Monday.
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Roosevelt
Gardiner
Montana
Yellowstone National Park
West Yellowstone
Mont
Butte
Lima
Idaho Falls
Ida
Pocatello
Dennler Given Sunday Sentence For Traffic Violation
Emil Dennler 24 year old farmer in Ankeny Iowa received a Sunday sentence after he argued he could not serve a jail term for a traffic violation and tend his farm duties. Justice of the Peace Jerry Don azhy delivered the ruling citing the conflict between incarceration and farm work.
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Ankeny
Iowa
Emil Dennler
Justice of the Peace
Jerry Donazhy
Dennler
Sudden Shower Hits Pocatello Ends Heat Wave
A pressure drop near Pocatello sparked a shower with hail and wind 20 to 25 mph. Meteorologist H. H. Smith says southeast Idaho will stay unsettled with cooler temperatures as the September heat wave ends. Temperatures fell from 66 to 54 degrees.
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Pocatello
H. H. Smith
U. S. Weather Bureau
Idaho
Twin Falls to Host Gooding Friday Football Game
Twin Falls and Gooding will meet on the Twin Falls field Friday after the game moved from Gooding due to a conflict with the Gooding county fair.
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Twin Falls
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