Senate approves bill creating federal court division at Thomasville
The Senate sent to the President a bill adding a seventh division of the middle Georgia district with terms in May and November. It requires no cost for court facilities at Thomasville and covers Brooks Thomas Calhoun Grady Decatur and Seminole counties. Colonel Lebbeus Dekle led the campaign and Congressman E. E. Cox aided the effort with Senators Russell and George.
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Senate conferees near compromise on corporation tax plan
Congress faces a deadlock as Senate and House tax conferees return with a new compromise idea on corporate income tax and undistributed earnings. No details were released, and leaders plan further talks to push toward adjournment before the Democratic National Convention.
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Four Laborers Die as Road Bank Caves In
Four highway construction workers were killed when a road bank collapsed near Oteen Hospital in Asheville North Carolina. The victims were Bolden Brooks G B Martin Joseph D Adaro and John Machin. Home addresses of D Adaro and Machin were not known.
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Joseph D’adaro
John Machin
Tropical Storm Rebuilds Strength Aiming Toward Bermuda
Summer's first tropical storm in the Atlantic regain vigor and moves northeast toward Bermuda after dissipating near the Bahamas. Forecasters say center of the storm lay about 400 miles southwest of Bermuda at 9 30 a m EST and expect no recurving toward Florida.
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Florida towns isolated by tropical disturbance face flood aftermath
Flood waters drained slowly from Bonita Springs Estero Labelle and Immokalee as boats provided access to some towns. Roads river lines and bridges were washed out. Red Cross boats delivered supplies while estimates of damage varied with Bonita Springs alone cited around 100000 dollars. A weather advisory warned of a developing center southwest of Bermuda moving northeast.
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Georgia Democrats Plan $100000 Campaign Drive
Albert S. Hardy of Gainesville state chairman of Roosevelt nominators met with Georgia Democrats in Atlanta to map a drive for 100000 dollars for the national party treasury. The group aimed to set sectional quotas to be completed within ten days.
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Gainesville
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National Party
Ickes Cancels Big Contract With Jones and Laughlin
Secretary Ickes cancelled a $40,086,000 contract with Jones and Laughlin Steel Company of Pittsburgh after the National Labor Relations Board found it guilty of unfair labor practices. The Fifth Circuit’s ruling in New Orleans questioned federal power to regulate employer employee relations in production, delaying broader Wagner Act enforcement.
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National Labor Relations Board
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
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Alauippa, Pa
John M. Carmody
United States Supreme Court
Georgia Veterans Receive Uncle Sam’s War Bonus
Atlanta and the state marked the paid status for 76 000 Georgia veterans. About 33 million dollars in bonus bonds flowed into Georgia, with 10 401 in Fulton County and widespread deliveries across Savannah Augusta Columbus and more. Many plan to pay debts or buy homes and cars, while some await maturity dates.
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Bonus Goes Begging in Some Quarters
Washington report from June 16 notes the bonus failed to attract funds in several quarters as officials and citizens debated how to distribute relief.
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Chinese Officials Seek To Preserve Peace In Nation
Chinese authorities from Nanking and Canton moved to ease north south tensions and curb anti Japan protests. Foreign powers US Britain and Japan held warships at Shanghai boosting local security as peace talks continued in Hunan between Nanking and Canton representatives. Troops halted marches and universities were ordered to disband student groups.
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Weather Forecast for South Carolinas District Brief
Generally fair weather expected tonight and Wednesday across South Carolina Georgia and Florida. Alabama and extreme northwest Florida expect fair conditions tonight with Wednesday partly cloudy skies.
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Tides Forecast at St Marks Lighthouse
Predicted tides for Wednesday June 17 at St Marks lighthouse show highs at 1:07 a m and 7:30 p m with a high water at 12 18 p m and a low at 5:23 a m.
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Talmadge Names Homer Parker State Comptroller General
Tallinn, Estonia report states 59 killed and 29 injured in a munitions factory explosion as officials confirm the toll. Nine Estonian naval officers were among the dead, and the cause remains undetermined after a shell was being charged.
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Allen files list of FDR delegates for Georgia
Washington reports Marion H Allen Georgia campaign manager for Roosevelt will file a list of 14 names with Hugh Howell to claim Roosevelt choice for Georgia at the national convention. The 84 member slate includes 24 at large and six from each district. The delegation will pick both chairman and a Democratic national committeeman.
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Georgia
Roosevelt
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Atlanta
Democratic Committee
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Erugene Cox
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Howell
A. B. Lovett
Savannah
Marvin H. McIntyre
Democratic Executive Committee
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Roosevelt Advisory Committee
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Change In Governor's Official Family After Doyal's Death
Atlanta June 16 government changes follow the death of Paul H. Doyal of Rome. Homer C. Parker becomes comptroller general replacing G. B. Carreker, who moves to the state revenue commission. Parker previously served as congressman for the first Georgia district and adjutant general of Georgia. Carreker remains chairman of the Revenue Commission.
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Eugene Talmadge
Homer C. Parker
Statesboro
G. B. Carreker
State Revenue Commission
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Rome
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Paul Doyal
Congress
Parker's First Act to Fire Daughter After First Day
Atlanta reports Ellen Parker was fired after one day as a state employee. Her father Homer C. Parker of Statesboro was named comptroller general in a potential reshuffle. Rumors tied Homer Parker and G B Carreker to revenue commission vacancies created by Paul Doyal’s death.
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Atlanta
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Homer C. Parker
Statesboro
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