Georgia Workers to Gain NR A Benefits as Employers Sign Up
More than 74 682 workers across Georgia will receive NR A program benefits as 11 646 employers join the agreement. The list includes 124 Thomasville businesses and covers multiple regions, signaling broad state participation in the federal program.
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Department of Commerce
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NRA compliance shown by Georgia workers and firms
Atlanta reports over 1 1 6 4 6 employer agreements covering 74 682 workers under the NRA as of Aug 4. Postmaster warns against blue eagle display while unions say many firms violate the code, urging compliance and swift elimination of cheating. City and regional efforts push shorter hours, with Macon and Augusta retailers seeking enforceable ordinances.
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Moultrie
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Waycross
Savannah
W. L. Mitchell
E. K. Large
Steve Nance
Atlanta Federation of Trades
United States
Decatur
East Point
Our New Deal and the Push to Use Politics for Thomasville
The piece argues for civic cooperation to boost Thomasville’s progress, suggesting elected influence may help reclaim business and commerce standing. It questions ethical politics and asks if decent men will enter politics for the common good rather than personal gain.
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Thomasville
Cotton Farmers Told to Complete Destruction of Acreage
Atlanta leaders announce call for cotton planters to finish acreage destruction under the curtailment program. C A Cobb notes need for long term production balance with world demand as government and farm leaders meet in Georgia, the Carolinas, and Alabama. Secretary Wallace to speak. first Georgia reduction checks to Carroll and Oconee counties scheduled tomorrow.
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C. A. Cobb
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Alabama
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Carroll County
Oconee County
Postmasterships Open in Georgia Communities
The Civil Service Commission announced four postmaster vacancies in Georgia with closing date August 29. Macon offers $4,000 annual salary, Cornelia $2,400, Milledgeville $2,800, and Tacoa $2,400.
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Milledgeville
Sallary
Toccoa
Tropical Disturbance Reaches Texas Gulf Coast Inland
A tropical disturbance of moderate intensity moved inland about sixty to seventy miles north of Brownsville at noon. No major damage expected as the system heads west slowly across the Gulf toward Corpus Christi, with gale conditions forecast near its center. Local coastal tides were already high along the lower Texas coast as the system approached.
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W. J. Schnurbush
Weather Bureau
Houston
Tex
Gulf of Mexico
Corpus Christi
Georgia Granted Million Dollars for Relief Fund
The federal emergency relief administration announced a one million dollar grant to Georgia for August and September relief. The money, not requiring state matching, covers work relief and direct aid across more than 60 counties with at least 30 cents an hour pay, supplemented by local funds.
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Federal Emergency Relief Administration
State of
Georgia
Gay B. Shepperson
Georgia Relief Commission
Harry L. Hopkins
Eugene Talmadge
Federal Emergency Relief
Atlanta
Cleorgia Relief Commission
Roland Ransom
Treasury Statement: August 2 receipts and deficits
Treasury reports for August 2 show receipts of 69.92 million and expenditures of 77.80 million leaving a balance of 812.70 million. Customs duties for the month total 1.95 million. For the fiscal year since July 1, receipts total 177.45 million and expenditures 306.86 million, including 89.97 million in emergency spending, a deficit of 129.41 million.
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Treasury
Braves Beat Dodgers Behind Cantwell In Opener
The Boston Braves defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 4 to 1 in the first game of a doubleheader. Ben Cantwell pitched well for Boston while Ray Benge struggled as the Braves took the early lead.
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Ray Benge
Brooklyn Dodgers
Perry challenges Georgia public service rate cut move
Atlanta August 4 former Georgia Public Service Commissioner James A. Perry ousted by Governor Talmadge filed for court review of the governors firing, arguing the action was improper. The new commission ordered hearings on telephone and railroad rates with dates set for Sept 12 and Sept 5 to present positions and argue potential reductions.
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Jud P. Wilhoit
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Fulton Superior Court
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Commission
Public Service Commission
Tear gas bombs shut New York Stock Exchange
Tear gas bombs released fumes swept the New York Stock Exchange forcing an early close. Two cylinders were placed at a ventilating intake, injuring many with irritated eyes while trading was suspended and police opened an investigation. Allen Lindley said unknown persons placed the devices.
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Johnson pushes recovery plan pause as strike talks continue
Recovery chief Hugh S. Johnson warns to slow public pressure on non NRA firms while two weeks leeway is granted for businesses to adjust wage and hour scales. He aims to end the coal strike through under-the-table talks with Pennsylvania operators and the Coke Company as Roosevelt watches Hyde Park. Johnson urges patience before broad boycotts, and aides push for wider code coverage across industries.
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Penneylvania
Heeh S. Johnson
United Mine Workers Cod de Hoerrick, Coke Company
Oon
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Pennsylvania
Ward
National Association
Hughs. Johnson
Tleir
Roosevelt Praises Legion Backing In Recovery Drive
President Roosevelt, energized by American Legion support, leads a renewed national recovery push. Louis Johnson urges 10,760 Legion posts to meet and offer aid to the Recovery Administration in communities nationwide. The president notes Legion loyalty in past crises and awaits a coal field report from General Hugh H. Johnson.
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Hyde Park
Roosevelt
American Legion
Louis Johnson
Legion
Argonne
Pennsylvania
Hugh H. Johnson
Johnson
National Recovery Administration
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NRA Admin Withdraws Approval Of Laundry Code
The Recovery Administration withdrew its approval of a laundry code, issued yesterday, after finding wages as low as 14 cents an hour. Drift in oversight extended to deputy admins and Dr. Leo Wolman who approved the deal without seeing the wage rate. Laundry firms may revise the terms or accept a blanket presidential agreement to show NRA compliance.
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Washington
Ane
Recovery Administration
Leo Wolman
Labor Advisory Board
New Blue Eagle Symbol Boosts Nationwide NRA Drive
The blue eagle, recently hatched, is hailed by National Recovery Administration chiefs as a favorable omen for America's recovery. The campaign urges shorter hours, higher pay, and more jobs as officials note many workers already receive NRA benefits. Some communities threaten violence over compliance, while Hasbrouck Heights in New Jersey is listed as first 100 percent NRA town. A New York firm calls NRA membership a good investment despite a $1 million annual cost. Officials pledge investigations if employers fail to meet NRA agreements.
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Hasbrouck Heights
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New York
NRA
Adrian Telegram backs re employment pact code essay
Adrian Michigan August 4 2 The Adrian Telegram front page shows the NRA blue eagle after filing a certificate of compliance with the presidents re employment agreement The Telegram aligns with the Philadelphia Record and quotes that journalism is not a higher profession exempt from business codes.
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Adrian Telegram
NRA Blue Eagle
Philadelphia Record
Demonstrators Threaten Violence Over Early Closings
Bay City Michigan reports a second incident in three days as demonstrators threaten violence at stores that did not observe the 5:30 closing hour linked to the recovery movement. Police estimate the crowd size.
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Bay City
Mich
Weather forecast for Southeastern states
South Carolina parts stay partly cloudy with a chance of showers Saturday and tonight in south and east. Georgia shows partly cloudy skies with possible showers Saturday and tonight in the south. Florida expects partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with local showers. Alabama remains partly cloudy to cloudy with probable thundershowers tonight and Saturday. Northwest Florida extreme area stays partly cloudy to cloudy tonight and Saturday.
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