Relief-deficiency bill moves toward final action
Washington June 18 CP Congress completed action on the $2 375 397 570 relief-deficiency appropriation bill and sent it to the White House. The measure includes 1 425 000 000 for new work relief and funds for many federal activities.
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Fletcher
Florida
TVA
Gilbertsville
Watts Bar
Chicago Bar Association Expels Four Judges
The Chicago Bar Association expelled four judges after a board finding they engaged too actively in Illinois primary politics. Expelled were Circuit Judge Harry M. Fisher Superior Judge James J. Kelly Appellate Judge John J Sullivan and Superior Judge Oscar F Nelson, all party-affiliated, part of 41 resignations during the association’s investigation of judges in politics.
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The
Chicago Bar Association
Illinois
Harry M. Fisher
James J. Kelly
John J. Sullivan
Oscar F. Nelson
Association
Melon Shipments Under Way at Leesburg Georgia
Leesburg Georgia June 18 water melon shipments are under way from Leesburg. Melons move by rail and by truck. Sixteen carloads were moved from Lee County Monday and Tuesday. The melons are now averaging 25 to 30 pounds.
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Lee County
Veterans Apply for Cash on Bond Bonuses in Thom asville
About 266 of 375 veterans who received bonus bonds from the Thom asville post office filed for cash or partial cash as of eleven this morning totaling around $7,000. Officers report quick, courteous service aided by American Legion members and a local store donated by Nat Williams and S V Steyerman. A fish fry for all veterans is planned for July 9 at Wake Lamovia, hosted by Commander S V Steyerman with no dues required.
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Wyche
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Legion
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Fresh French strike cripples American hospital in Paris
A new French strike cripples an American hospital in Neuilly Sur Seine where 85 patients include many Americans. Officials fear forced evacuation could spark disorder as Belgian strikers ignore street warnings of machine gun emplacements in Liege. Rioting and walkouts hit Spain with 100000 Barcelona workers leaving work.
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Barcelona
Spain
Neuilly-Sur- Seine
Cox backs Conger for Georgia national committee woman
Representative Eugene Cox of Camilla Ga said he would support Mrs A B Conger of Bainbridge for Democratic national committee woman from Georgia. Cox is the sole Georgia House member chosen as a convention delegate. the post is currently held by Mrs Susie T Moore of Tifton.
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Eugene Cox
Camilla
A. B. Conger
Bainbridge
Roosevelt
Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
Philadelphia
Georgia Democratic Executive Committee
Atlanta
Susie T. Moore
Tifton
Britain and allies urged to form peace alliance amid Italy crisis
In London the debate centers on abandoning League sanctions on Italy over Ethiopia. Eden defends lifting penalties, facing heckling from opposition as Lloyd George accuses Eden of undermining the League. Government argues collective security failed and urges a new tri power peace pact.
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Anthony Eden
Warden Nelson Faces Second Hearing in Assault Charge
A. George Nelson Muscogee county chain gang warden faced a second hearing in Columbus on an assault charge that had been dismissed earlier. Will C. Parker, the ex-convict who led to Nelsons arrest, was late for the prior hearing and the case was dismissed again after Parker issued a new warrant.
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Will C. Parker
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Parker
Georgia Senate Post Open as Talmadge Succession Looms
Rumors say Eugene Talmadge’s successor as national committeeman may soon be chosen. Reportedly Senator George would decline if Howell accepts the post, and neither candidate has officially announced.
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Blanket of Heat Warns Farmers of Drought Danger
An oppressive heat wave stretching from Alaska to Florida signals a worsening drought threat to crops and pastures. Grasshoppers swarm across the Midwest while drought records rise from the Dakotas to Georgia and the Carolinas, with losses mounting and calls for outside aid.
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Cooler Weather Spreads Across South Amid Drought
In Atlanta date June 18 the heat wave persists with only light rain in the cotton belt. The Atlanta weather bureau notes cooler air pushing into north Georgia from the Midwest while Mississippi Louisiana and Texas report relief. Temperatures in Atlanta drop about six degrees from yesterday’s high of 104.2 with rain totals in Raleigh 1.22 inches Macon 0.04 and Rome 0.02.
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Grass troubles farmers in Sandersville area drought hits crops
Washington county farmers face dry weather stunting grass growth as they toil from dawn to dusk to clear fields. Some areas see heavy rainfall while others remain light, delaying work and worsening drought conditions.
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Pashington County
Wounded siege at Ohio Black and Decker plant escalates
Kent Ohio June 18 an armed strike siege surrounds the Black and Decker Electric plant. Police report 5 wounded and 100 to 150 rioters firing from three sides as union president Crayford cites tear gas vans entering gates and warrants against 40 plus workers.
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Decker and Black Electric Company
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St. Clair West
Black and Decker Electric Company
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al Gray
J. W. Pemphrett
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Pudlosky
Gray
Steve Vandersteen
Elmer Hescott
Lester Gehring
Machinists’ Union
Free Democrats launch move to block Talmadge at Macon
A Georgia convention of Free Democrats opened in Macon with 1,625 delegates from 151 counties. Judge Blanton Fortson delivered the keynote attacking Talmadge. Fourteen names were placed for governor with nominations by counties and a county unit voting system. The platform denounced dictatorship, backed Roosevelt, and opposed a sales tax and two proposed constitutional amendments.
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Line Drawn in Georgia Democratic Rift at Fortson Rally
Judge Blanton Fortson framed a Georgia party split between Talmadge supporters and opponents as he opened a state convention to pick a gubernatorial candidate. About 1,200 delegates from 159 counties gathered in Macon as leaders named E. D. Rivers and W. Y. Atkinson among possible nominees.
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