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The weekly echo., 1933-02-10
WHO'S WHO AND WHAT'S WHAT
IN THE LANGSTON HUGHES
DRAMATIC CLUB
(By) Canary N. Wilson

Folks, lest you forget, wont to re-
mind you Of the fact that we viii pre-
sent another program Sunday night
February 18th at ST. James A. NJ. e.
church. If you missed hearing us at
New Hope, don't miss us at ST. James
IL really won't be a good idea.
I haven't anything to talk about this
week so I'm going to let my magma
ion run wild and hear goes. Supposo:-
Mr.. Johnnie Roberts meant everything
he said.
Hiss Clara Boyd couldn't din any be-
ter than l can.
Miss Elizabeth Brown wouldn't wear
galashcrs and rain coat when the sun
is shining.
Mr.. Lee Marcus Cochran didn't do
things for sport
Mr.. Randolph Darden didn't live by
the law "All for one and one fir all"
Miss Sarah Hunter was like her sister
Esther.
Miss Myrtle Riclzs had only one boy
friend
Mr.. Berry Sim was really as crown as
he feels since becoming a Langston
Hughsnfte.
Mr.. A. L. baltimore was our treasurer
instead Of our president.
Miss Ollie Mae Weston didn't love Mr..
J. c. B.
Mr.. Elmer Kelly was taking voice cul-
ture.
Miss Willie M. Wilson gave Mr.. r. c. NJ.
break
Mr.. John Walker could stay off of 18th
Street and 35th Avenue
Miss Tillie Jones didn't call her sister
"Rat."
Mr.. Tom C. Miller wasn't Zoo import
ant to stay with us.
BY the way folks don't forget the
Revue International that we are
going to present soon. 1t is something
new, something differen+, something
entertaining and something rathe uni
que. So you had better watch the col
umns if you don't want to be found
wanting when the big night comes. So
long, I'll be seeing va.
The weekly echo., 1933-02-10
HEY LOOK! OLD TIME SPELLING
MATCH

The Meridian Baptist Seminary will
clash with the Wechsl-r High school in
an old time spelling ma ch. Down at the
Union Baptist church on Thursday
night February 18Th at 7:30 O'Clock.
This should arouse the pride and quic-
ken the interest OF the students and
patrons of both of these much beloved
Institutions Of long studing. Twenty
studel.ts from each school representa-
all classes. From the seniors down
ward will be chosen. Also there will
be competaut colors and a well chosgen
referee.
This promises to be a grand affair
with a large attendance unbridled en-
thusaim. Lets be there and give our
school all of the encouragement we
can. A small admission will be charged.
Don't forget Thursday night February
10th at Union Baptist church.
The weekly echo., 1933-02-10
TIE FOLLOWING DECEASED
MEMBERS HAVE BEEN
REPORTED SINCE THE
LAST BOARD

W. M. Hardy, No 95, C. L. Pringle,
Pres. Langsdale, Miss.
Porlio EadcliG No, 3, R. W Radcliff,
Pres. Russell, Miss.
John Mason No. 116 James Walker,
Pres. Mt Olive, Miss.
Francis Taullzoner No. 3O8, Mrs. NJ. E.
Curry, Pres. Lawrence, Miss.
EulIa Bucl1halter No. lie James Wal
ker, Pres. Mt. Olive, Miss
Rhodia Parks No. 161, Ames Johnson,
Pres. Macon, Miss.
P. L. Brown No. 135, R. B. Wooten,
President Bailey, Miss.
Bessie Brice No 331. Mrs Charity john
son, Wesson, Mss.
Louis Triplett No. 373, Aaron Tro,ter,
President Picayune, Miss.
Mag lie Hayes No. 453 Mrs. Libbie
Cooper, President Leaf, Miss.
Mary McClain No. 50, Jackie Thomp-
son, Pres. Magee, Miss.
Hattie Mosley No. 80, Mrs. Callie Clay
ton, Pres. Lauderdale, Miss.
George Curry No. 146, Geo. Quincy,
Pres Bay Springs, Miss.
Jack Pruitt No. 18, j. L. Smith, Pres.
Meridian, Miss.
Pollie A. Dunnigan No. 253, E, F.
Young, Jr. Pres. Meridian, Miss.
Nancy Brown No. AZ, Mrs. Vinia Clay
ton, Pres. Lauderdale, Miss.
Dosha Parker No. 1876 R. C. NgcCorm-
lex, Pres. Heidelburg, Miss.
Ida Nctherly No AZ Mrs. Vinia Clay
ton Pres. Laudardale, Miss.
w. M. Jones No. 2O1 viii Bradford
Pres. Heidelburg, Miss
Edd Pigford No. 50, I. English Pres,
Meridian, Miss.
Leona jackson No. AZ. j. C. Bnurton,
Pres. Meridian, Mississippi
Sallie Eddin No 1876, Brooksville, Miss.
w. T. Tate. Pres.
Rueben Arlington No. 1877, NJ. Pope
Pres. Shubuta, Mississippi
VIM. Thornton No. 81, Mrs. V. t.
thornton, Pres Laudardale, Miss.
Ephram Mayfair No 70, Mrs S. M.
Jackson, Pres, Lauderdale, Miss.
Hugh Mcleod No. 81, W. C. Mcleod.
Pres, Bassfield, Miss.
Patsy Sherman No 60, 1. English, Pres.
City
Frank Jones No. 159, Jerry Lang, Pres,
Langsdale, Miss
Ann Addimore No, 72, D. II. Watson,
Pres, City
Lizzie Carter No. 249, Mrs e. Heidel-
burg, Pres, Shubuta, Miss.
Harrison Kelley, No. 236, Rev. M. S
Knott, pres. Kewanee, Miss.
The weekly echo., 1933-02-10
PROGRAM AT AVERY CHAPEL

There was a splendid pro ram rend-
cred at Avery Chapel A. NJ. E. Church,
Sunday, February 5th by the young
boys and girls Club Of Cambell College
and the young boy and girls of Nc
ComL, togathred with the boys Of
Brookhaven. The pro ram was one Of
inspiration and interest. A splendid
speech was made by Mr. B. Throner
Subject, use what you have in your
hands for Cod, He is president Of
the Cambell College Club. Also a
wonderful speech was made by Mr.. J.
The weekly echo., 1933-02-10

THE FOLLOWING APPLICANT OR
APPLICANTS FOR MEMBERSHIP
INTO THE HOLBROOK BENENVOL-
ENT ASSOCIATION HAVE BEEN
SENT TO THE OFFICE. IF ANY PRE-
SIDENT OR MEMBER HAS A LAW
FUL OBJECTION TO THE ISSUANCE
OF SAID POLICY FOR SAID APPLI-
CANTS PLEASE NOTIFY THE
OFFICE:
Viola Smith No. 457, Laurel Miss, j.
w. Pgford, Pres.
Cora Box No. 453, Leaf, Mississippi
Mrs. Lithia Cooper president
W S. Box No 45S. Leaf, Mississippi
Mrs. Libhia Cooper, president
Lealma KING Nc 25, Marion, Mississ-
ippi. J. NJ. Russell Mississippi
Pingie Lee NO. 387, lambert, Mississ-
ippi, S. H Humble, president
The weekly echo., 1933-02-10
SOUTH SIDE P. T. A.

The P. T. A. Of the South Side School
served the unfortunate children with a
dinner at the noon hour.
Despite the very cold weather, a large
number passed to the lunch room where
they were served, with Mrs. Willie
Terrell, president, in charge, assisted
by Mrs. Ozell Bonner. The children
expressed their thanks to them for
their kind remembrances.
Miss L. F. Emerson, Prin.
Miss c. Stennis, Reporter.
The weekly echo., 1933-02-10
PLEAD TO PRESIDENTS

To the presidents Of the H. B. A in
and around Meridian the'I wish to
state that the Board will meet in the
II B. A. Audi orium on March End, 1888
I am asking all local presidents TO
please see to it that their members
help take care of the Board. I know
some will help without being asked
hut I am asking those who feel its their
duT to please help.
I. English, No. SO
EDITORS NOTE
We hope that every president will
heed to the call of president English
The weekly echo., 1933-02-10
IN MEMORY OF FRANKIE JACK
GUY
(BY MRS. C. A. WILLIS)
GUY

On the second day Of February,
Nineteen hundred and thirty three,
Death Angel came on Thursday Eve,
And took dear frankie away.
1t grieved our hearts to see her leave
Those friendly ways she had,
Her tender voice and loving smiles
The peaceful grave embrace.
know your name is on heavens roll
Jesus kept your loving soul,
When you reach that heavenly bless
In Jesus arms dear frankie rest.
Oh mother, husband and baby dear
Sweet sister and brothers too,
That only God who gave his all,
Can understand and know
frankie your work on earth is done
Your deeds they live on,
Your body lies peaceful in the crave
Your soul is safe in heaven.
Oh frankie dear we think of you
Each day we live to see,
The loving deeds you done in earth
viii always live in me.
May God in mercy keep the
Mother, husband and family dear,
To bear their grief
And ever feel that he is always near.
The weekly echo., 1933-02-10
THE H. B. A. BOARDS WILL
MEET AS FOLLOWS.

Wesson, Mississippi, Monday, February
9th.
Taylorsville Mississippi Tuesday, Feb
ruary 23th.
Eaoabuchie, Mississippi, Wednesday,
March 1st.
Meridian, Mississippi, Thursday March
2nd.
Stonewall, Mississippi Friday, March
3rd.
Ali presidents are asked to collect
$1OO per member and report same in
the March Boards.
The weekly echo., 1933-02-10
LAUREL
Dear Editor:

Dear Editor:
Please allow me space in the Echo to
state that Robert Harrison was killed
in Heidelburg Miss, February 4th by
a transfer truck from Alabama to
Laurel. Both legs and neck were bro
ken. He leaves q wife, two children
and around Meridian. I wish to
mourn his passing. He was buried at
Heidelburg Miss.
The weekly echo., 1933-02-10

Coleman of McComb. A response was
by the pastor $500 was realized.
Everybody expressed themselves as
having lovely time.
Rev S. S. Stephenson, P. E.
Rev j. A. Throner, pastor.
The weekly echo., 1933-02-10
WANTED
se&+*s&&+

Out of town agents TO sell the Weekly
Echo in all towns. Liberal commits
sion given. Why not let your boy or
girl sell papers IN your nome tOvh
Your home town folks will be glad ts
read the Echo. We have several out
of town agents. Send in your name
to-day.
THE GOODWILL PRINTING co.
250S- 5ih Street Meridian, Miss
The weekly echo., 1933-02-10
BROOKHAVEN NEWS
MIR. S. A. BATEAST SUCCUMBS

Mr. S. A. Bateast past away frim this
life Monday January 18th His funeral
was attended Tuesday January 18th
from The Kynett Chapel NJ g. Church
in order to accommodate all who were
desirous Of attending the funeral, with
the Rev. G. NJ. Tillman officiating He
was faithful member of Avery Chapel.
He served in the capacity af class leader
secretary and steward of his church.
He was a member of the good Samari-
tian. He leaves to mourn his passing
a wife, two sons, three daughters and a
host of friends
The weekly echo., 1933-02-10
STORKS VISIT

The stork visited the home Of Mrs.
Inez Lynch, Friday, January Goth. and
left darling little daughter Accord
ing to report the mother and daughter
are doing nicely
The weekly echo., 1933-02-10

The Royal Six Social Club met at
the home of Mrs. Beatrice Pippins Fri
dev February 3rd. They accepted for
their colors Blue and White.
The next meeting viii be February
10Th at he home Of Mrs Beatrice Pipp
ms, 1801-Gh Avenue.
Willie Mckee, Reporter.
The weekly echo., 1933-02-10

Mr.. Earl Jones and others will sing
Friday night February oath at Mt. or
lah Church. The public is cordially
invited
The weekly echo., 1933-02-10

THE FOLLOWING PRESIDENTS
MADE APPLICATION FOR RENEW
AIS FOR THE FOLLOWING PER
SONS:
The weekly echo., 1933-02-10
RENDERED PARTY

A party was given at the home of
Mr.. Laburna Lightfoot, Monday, Feb
ruary 6th. Games and dancing were
enjoyed by all. A delicious course was
enjoyed. A lovely evening was spent
The weekly echo., 1933-02-10
PEW RALLY

A Pew Rally will be given at St.
James A. M. z. Church, Sunday at 300
o'clock p. m. A musical program by
some Of The leading talent off the city
will entertain the con -rcgation.
Rev. VIM A. Redditt. Pastor.
The weekly echo., 1933-02-10

YOUNG PEOPI E'S SOCIABLE CLUB
POSTPONED
Dut to the inclemency Of the weather
The Young Peoples Sociable club post
poned their meeting for Thursday
night, February 18th to a later date
The exact date for meeting is not yet
known.
A. L. Young, Rep.
The weekly echo., 1933-02-10

Walter Williams. No. 1876, W. r. Tate,
President Brooksville, Mississippi.
The weekly echo., 1933-02-10

Geiss Eula Mae Johnson is i'll at her
home.
The weekly echo., 1933-02-10

Sarah Ann Ward No. 3S7, Lambert,
S. H. Humble, president
Albert Griffin No 45O, Philadelphia,
w. B. Howe, president
The weekly echo., 1933-02-10

The stork visited the home of Mrs.
Laura Carter Tuesday, January 31st
and left httle son weighing eight po-
unds. The are doing as well as could
be expected.
The weekly echo., 1933-02-10

The stork visited khe home of Mr.
and Mrs. Tyree A. Lynns Sunday, Feb
ruary 5th and left little daughter
wei hing eight pounds Mother and
daughter are doing fine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-17
HOME OWNERS OF |. STATE ASK SUM
 OF $22,OOO,QOO
Peter M. Kennedy A sks
 Special Session of As-
 sembly Waterbury Asked Sum of $l,l50,- 900

New Haven. Conn, Aug. .17- (UP)-Connecticut home owners
 have applied for $22,000.000 feder- al loans to date, according to Peter M. Kennedy. state manager
 of the HoHme owners Loan Cor
 poration. Branch offices through
 out the state have received 3700 applications, of which 1850, repre- senting $9,741,544.74, appear to
 have qualified, he said. Inasmuch
 as GA per cent of the mortgages in these cases are held by banks, Kennedy insisted special session of the General Assembly was nec- essary to authorize acceptance of the loan certificates by savings banks.
 ! An attorney-general's opinion Hast week said savings banks could exchange delinquent mortgages for federal bonds. under present stat utes, because the government merely guarantees interest pay" ments whereas the state laws pro- vide for payment of the principal guaranteed.
 The bulk of the applications now in the hands of the state manager from Bridgeport. with BY applica- tions seeking $4,317.00O. New Ha- ven filed 566 for $3.e23.000:s Water bury 21S for $1.150,000: Hartford 142 for $750.000 and New Britain 80 for $371.000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-17
SHERWOOD WAS
 NOT REQUIRED ] TO MAKE REPLY
Former Confidential Aid to Jimmy Walker H a d. Refused to A ns'w CT Question of Prosecutor

New York. Aug. 17-(UPJ - Russell T. Sherwood, j.once confi- dental aid of former Mayor James J. Walker. was upheld in federal court today in his refusal to arl- swer certain questions before a grand jury Investigating. "the al- Ieged willful evasion of the pay ment of income taxes by Walker.
 Sherwood, claimed constitutional exemptfon-thatT to answer would tend to degrade or ;, incriminate him-when U.. S.. Attorney George 2. Metallic questioned him on any possible conversations with Walk CT on his representatives during the accountants long absence.
 Walker, who resigned his office as result of revelations in Sam uel Seabury's investigation of the city government, ip now in France with his wife, the former Betty Compton, actress
 Sherwood, whos was Walkers confidential bookkseper. disappear ed during the Seabury sinqury and was found in contempt when he re- fused to answer a New York su- preme court subpoena. He was fined $50, 900 and an attachment was placed against his property.
 A few months ago Sherwood re- appeared, living. under an as- sumed name in New Jersey. Ted- eral authorities Subpoenaed him to appear before the grand jury here and he has made frequent trips from New Jersey to appear before that body. srs's ss, sf..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-17
HOBO MEXICAN OR INDIAN HE
 DOESN'T CARE
NomO Yakson Has Been
 Shuffled About Fro m
 Post to Pillar But the
 Eats Come

Los Angeles, Aug. 17-(UP)- Praying that his luck would hold, Nomo Yakson, Wa sready today to resume a life of ease and luxury on the high seas.
 A month ago Yakson was hobo, but police of Dewer and inmigra . tion officers of San Francisco changed all that.
 Yakson is, according to his own statement, an Osage Indian. born in Oklahoma. From a reservation he took to wandering. A short time ago, he said, he was piked up in Cheyenne on yagrancy charge. He got out of jail and migrated to Colorado. &.
 In Denver he again fell afoul a vagrancy charge. Police sum- moned him and decided he was a Mexican, without visible means of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-17
Factory Doors. Were Thrown Open To That
 Number Since March
DISSENSI0N IN FUSION PARTY
 HAS ARISEN
Eddie Udelowitz Has. Re- signed and the Report Says He Was Forced to Quit Party

Dissension has crept into the ranks of the Fusion party which is expected to place a ticket in the city elections this fall, and accord ing to reports circulating today. Edward Udelowitz, one of the Flu sion party chiefs has resigned by request.
 The fiareup in the Fusion party was reported to have occurred yes- terday when Udelowitz. long an in- dependent political thinker and writer, is said to have attempted to dictate the personnel of the Fusion party ticket.
 James A. White, who expressed himself as a fusionist in an inter- view with a Democrat reporter yes- terday, was reported to have strenously objected to Eddie's dictates and as a result break between the two leaders occurred.
 According to the report. MT White is said to have not too gently demanded that Eddie, as he is affectionately known to his inti- mates, leave the fusion party head. (Continued on Page 4)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-17
Purchasing Power of the Workers in the Industrial Areas Has Increased $29,OOO,OOO a Week Over the Amount Paid in March,
PRESIDENT FOLLOWS THIS UP
 WITH RECOVERY CLEANUP

a Washington, Aug 17-(UP)-Approxmatel 1.5OO,00O workers gone back to their jobs in the nations indus trial since last March, Secretary of Labor Perkins said today The manufacturing industries of the country employed 100000 wage during the four months About 100000 went back to their in the nonmanufac turing industries, Secretary Perkins said
 Miss Perkins said department statsticians estimated employees reabsorbed in the mills and factories during July and that the purchasing power of workers in the industrial has increased approximately $29O0O00 Ia week over the amount paid in March.
 With July the fourth successive month marked by pensions in employment and payrolls in the manufacturing industries the level of factory employment in July 1885, been brought to the highest point registered since and the index of payros has reached the high est point since March, 1882" Secretary Perkins said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-17
FIRST RALLY FOR THE MIRA
 THIS EVENING
Will Take Place in Gynlna-
 siufn of Bunker Hill
 Church. Several Good Speakers For Event

This evening at s:15 o'clock the first community rally in, Waterbury under MIRA auspices will be hald in the gymnasium of the Bunker Hill Congregational church. At torney. Patrick J. Healey. general in command of the local forces mobilized to carry on President Roosevelt's war against depression. and Mrs T. I. Driggs, lieutenant general. leader of the women's division, will be the principal speakers this evening in an effor: to stimulate whole-hearted sup port for the national recovery plan.
 Prior to the rally under the auspices of the Bunker Hill Im- provement Association, the Mems League band will give an open afr concert. A special program of se- lections will also be rendered in the gymnasium before the meeting
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-17
BUYERS WERE
 OUT IN FULL
 FORGE TO-DAY
Weather Couldn't K.e ep Them Back and Mer- chants w ere We'll Pleased at Dollar Day

Shoppers of Waterbury and vicinity focked to the down town shopping district today to partici- pate in the Dollar Day bargains be- ing. offered in local stores. In- element weather failed to dampen the ardor of the shoppers who filed in and out of the cooperating stores laden with bundles.
 Members of the Waterbury Mer- chants Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce expressed themselves as being pleased with. the turnout which resulted far better than was expected.
 One of the leading merchants stated that it would make no diff
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-17
John J. Egan Says All ln- dustries That Violate Code Will Be Reported to Washington an d Prosecution Asked Capital Calls on Civic Leaders

Bridgeport, Conn, Aug 17.-(UP) Industries violating or refusing to comply with the terms of the national recovery code, will be politically reported to General Hugh $. Johnson, NRA administra. tor at Washington, for prosecution John J.. Egan, secretary of the Con- necticut Federation of Labor. said today.
 Egan, who is supervising the strike of Connecticut garment workers in a campaign to end sweatshop conditions in the state
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-17
Shields Enters
 The Semi inal
 Round At I ennis
Lost the First to l7 Year Old Frankie Parker But Took the Next Three Alison Came Back After
 Losing Two s e tss;- Vines Had An Easy Time
UNITED STATES
 GOLFERS DROP OUT

Casino Newport, R. T., Aug IT. Aug 17.-(UP)-Francis X Shields of New York went into the semi-final round of the Newport Casino singles tournament. to-day by defeating Frankie Parker. the 17-year old junior from Milwau. kee. 2.6, 6-4, 6!4, 7-5.
 Winner Allison of Austin, Tex, second ranking American player. down two sets to Keith Gledhill, California, pulled a great come back to go into the semi final round by defeating the Californian 3-6, 6-7, .6-4, 6-1, 60. The match was played in a slight drizzle which made footing treacherous.
 Defending champion Ellsworth Vines had an easy time going, into the semi-fniai round. Lester Stoe- fen, also of California, suffered a recurrence of strain which both- cred him yesterday, was forced to default when Vines led 6-1, 80 in the second set.
 Rvyal York Gold Course, Tor onto. Ont, Aug. 17-(UPy-Sevcn United States golfers withdrew to- day as play began inthe annual Canadian open golf tournament. They are: Tommy Armour, Ed Dudley. Al Watrous, Johnny Gold on, George Christ, Clarence Doser and Paul Fretz. s
 Toronto. ont. Aug. 17-(UP)- - Following are the leading. scores for today's IS holes om medal play inthe Canadian open:
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-17
CONN SECRETARY
 OF LABOR UNIONS
 ISSUES WARM N G
TWO sLAYERs BEHE..ADED D BY
 GER MAN LAW

Berlin. Aug 17-(UP)-Two murdcrcrs were bcheadcd by the axe today under the code for capital punishment that has remained unchanged for medieval times. ,4
 Edward Just. . shoemaker notorious as "thc poison cook" was belleadcd in the prison yard at Coerlitx, carry ing out . sentence imposed late last year. His crime was the killing of his wife and three relatives whose food he mixed with poison.
 Fritz FidIiekOwskf. . peas- ant. was executed in the prison yard at Grieswald. He was sem tenccd on December II. 1881. for the r0l,bing. aid slayinE of q night watchman. ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-17
POISON LAWYER WILL BE TRIED
 VERY QUICKLY
Mark Shank Killed Four of One Family PrOsecu- tor Expects to Convict Him in Two Weeks

Hot Springs Ark. Aug 17--(UP) The state moved swiftly today to punish Mark H. Shank. Arkon. O., attorney. for the confessed staying of four persons because he feared a woman would involve him in theft of papers in a criminal case.
 Under heavy guard. he was to be taken to Benton, Saline county seat, for preliminary hearing on charges of fatally poisoning Alvin Colley. 40, his wife. Ethel, 35, and two ot their children.
 After the hearing Shank will. be taken either to the state peniten- tiary or the county jail at Little Rock. The county prosecuting at torney announced he planned to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-17

There are a number of factors which made the tifnPressive gains in factory employment and pay. rolls in July of even greater sig nificance than is at first apparent. A marked decline in employment and a more pronounced decrease in payroils in July has been in- variably reported in previous years due to the customary closing down for repairs and inventory during the first part of the month, the beginning of vacation periods. and the effect of the, July 4, holidays on payrolls covering more than q one week period. These usual con ditions were reported to some ex- tent in July together with a num- Der of strikes and labor disturb ances in. various localities. These factors, however failed to halt the general expansion in business, activity in July"
 eff ffthe present rate of Increase in payrolls continues approximate ly $390,00O,0 900 more will go into payrolls than did last year"
 Six hundred thirty manufactur- ing establishments in 69 Industries increases in wage rates from June 15 to July Is. affect ing 202,371 workers. The increase 10.7 per cent.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-17
|Kurd Tribesmen Are Strengthening .
 the Assyrians

Mosul, Irak. Aug 17.-(UP)- Fierce Kurd tribesmen, armed with their famous swords. have swept rebellious Assyrians from the Mo- sul region into the mountains to the north. leaving half of the As syrian band dead after a series of bloody skirmishes.
 Several villages near Simel. 40 miles north of Mosul. were strewn with bodies of massacred Assyri. ans, including at least 800 non- combatants.