500000 to Work Again On Monday
United Press reports that at least half a million will return to work Monday under Roosevelt’s NRA code. A nationwide inquiry shows thousands of new jobs opened recently and hundreds more expected next week across major industrial centers. Employers estimate 450 percent of Chicago firms have signed the code, with 60,000 jobs provided and several companies reforming for higher pay.
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United Press
Roosevelt
Aidbeck
Chicago
NRA
Martial law proclaimed in Fayette county coal region
Governor Pinchot proclaimed martial law in Fayette county today after ordering 300 National Guardsmen to the bituminous coal region to preserve order in Harrisburg.
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Harrisburg
Fayette County
Pinchot
Missouri drys lose repeal fight in circuit court
Jefferson City Missouri July 29 Drys failed to overturn the repeal election next month and to outlaw beer after Judge M G Levie denied their appeal in circuit court.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Drys
M. G. Levie
Miller Alumna to Sing at Ainsworth Church
Wilma Miller, long based in New York City, will sing Sunday morning at the Methodist church in Ainsworth. She formerly lived in Ainsworth and is the daughter of M. L. Miller.
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Ainsworth
Wilma Miller
New York City
Methodist Church
M. L. Miller
President at Hyde Park for a Month
President Franklin D Roosevelt returned to Hyde Park New York for a month of work and rest with his old neighbors of Dutchess County. The visit marks his first to the area since taking office as president.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Franklin D Roosevelt
Dutchbess County
World Police Force Formed in Chicago Conference
An international police force to be set up through central clearing bureaus in Vienna and Washington was approved today at a conference in Chicago. The plan envisions a coordinated global policing effort under international oversight with cooperation among participating nations.
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Chicago
Vienna
Washington
Visitors Welcome for Golf Exhibition in Washington
A golf exhibition Sunday afternoon draws four top players from the tri cities and Iowa to Washington. Vic Westphal and Lloyd Nordstrom headline a foursome including Bob Loufee Hal Carlson and Al Simmons. No admission fee, but spectators should stay quiet during shots.
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Tri-Cities
State of
Iowa
Vic Westphal
Boy Westphal
Cue Invaders
Lloyd Nordstrom
Bob Loufee
Iowa University
Hal Carlson
al Simmons
Davenport
Washington
Ese Cash
Welomea
London conference closes amid mutual disgust and boasts
Beverly Hilly notes the London conference ended after a single day with delegates enduring long sessions and returning home publicizing each other's failings. The piece jokes about Werew and a banquet fiasco, asking where the next conference will be held and noting a fondness for confering.
Washington grocers outline August hours under recovery code
Washington stores and garages announce new hours under NRA rules effective August 1 1943. Grocers and meat markets open 7 30 am to 5 30 pm except Wednesday 7 30 am to 12 40 pm and Saturday 7 30 am to 10 30 pm. Delivery times set. list of signatories included.
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Washington
Y M C A Men Conference In Washington Visit
Y M C A delegates from several cities attended a Washington conference at Bilder Shannon on beacon trips to the Century of Progress. Attendees included George Webber Des Moines L P Youngblood Minneapolis W Ingwolson Minneapolis Ira Lute Denver E F W Pierre Des Moines Frank Zoli Kansas City and W E F Thomas Omaha.
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Washington
Bilder & Shannon
George Webber
Des Moine
L. P. Youngblood
W Ingwolson
Minneapolis
Ira Lute
Denver
EF. W. Pierre
Des Moines
Frank Zoli
Kansas City
W. EF. Thomas
Omaha
Mrs George Pauls Jr Returns From Waterloo Visit
Mrs George Pauls Jr has returned from a two week visit in Waterloo with her sisters.
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George Pauls, Jr
Waterloo
Warren Couple Return From Visit In St Louis
Mr and Mrs Lewis Warren returned at noon from St Louis where they spent the week visiting Mr and Mrs J M Latimore.
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Lewis Warren
Louis
J. M. Lattimore
Army Recruits Called for Fort Des Moines Vacancies
Army recruiting station in Burlington Iowa receives notice of a call on August 1 for men to fill vacancies in cavalry and artillery units at Fort Des Moines Iowa.
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Burlington
Iowa
Fort Des Moines
Estimate of new jobs in Washington as 75 to 100 possible
It is hard to gauge how many new positions will arise when the new working hours rule begins Tuesday. Officials estimate no less than 75 jobs, possibly up to 100, with some business locations uncertain about exact needs. Some stores may add up to four clerks, others one or two, and some fewer.
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Washington
Marvin Barrow Dies in Perry Hospital
Marvin Barrow, 30, Texas outlaw linked to at least four murders in Texas Oklahoma and Missouri, died in a Perry Iowa hospital from bullet wound infections after a running gun battle with officers near here. Police continued search for Clyde Barrow Bonnie Parker and Jack Sherman though reports placed them in the Wyoming foothills and Bonnie in a Denver hospital were denied.
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Perry
Iowa
Marvin Barrow
Gang of Texas
Here
Texas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Platte City
Dexter
Barrow
Clyde Barrow
Bonnie Parker
Jack Sherman
Wyoming
Bonnie
Denver
Increased Postal Receipts Signal Chinook of Business
MINNEAPOLIS July Ambrose OConnell special agent to the postmaster general said increased postal receipts show business improving nationwide. Speaking at the laying of the cornerstone of a 4 million dollar post office here he urged drastic economy and promised a balanced budget this year without cutting essential services.
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Minneapolis
Ambrose O'Connell
Erwin Wins County Dentists Golf Championship
Dr J N Erwin of Brighton won the golf tournament tied to Washington county dentists annual picnic at Washington Country club Thursday afternoon. Dr J B Swartzendruiber of Kalona was runner up and Dr D D Davis of Washington placed third. About twenty five people attended the picnic with dinner on the porch. Washington dentists organized the event and set the plans. the next association meeting is scheduled for the third Tuesday in August.
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J. N. Erwin
Brighton
Washington County
Washington Country Club
J. B. Swartzendruiber
Kalona
D. D. Davis
Washington
Washington County Dentis, Association
Unclear Business Plans Await Monday Outlook
The article notes firms may not need more staff due to business circumstances and expects clearer guidance by Monday or Tuesday from several Washington locations on required actions.
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Washington
Game Warden Seeks Two Game Areas in Local County
Thomas K. Johnson, state game warden for the area, toured the county this week and urged farmers and sportsmen to cooperate in creating game management areas under new legislation. He aims to establish two areas before hunting season, with farm bureaus and the fish and game department guiding the process. areas must be at least 6400 acres and protected quail habitats using natural cover.
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Thomas K. Johnson
Sigourney
Washington
Johnson
Mahaska
Keokuk
Gene Kreitenbach
Johnston
Fish and Game Commission
Fish and Game Department
County Lake Plan Shifts to Dutch Creek Site
Washington County Lake association moves to adopt Dutch Creek township site after Coal Creek owner declines sale. Fund goal reduced from 7500 to 3700 with 1539 raised by last night. campaign expands to meet Monday deadline before August 1 meeting at the YMCA.
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Dutch Creek
County Lake Association
Washington County Lake Association
J. N. Erwin
Coat Creek
Brighton Township
Sam Richardson
Coal Creek
Howard Sitler
E. L. Edmondson
Brighton
Dutch Creek Township
Washington
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