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November 8, 1932
On November 8, 1932, a tragic incident unfolded in Nevada as a bridge guard was shot dead along President Herbert Hoover's route, highlighting the tensions and violence that characterized the era. This event occurred amidst the backdrop of the Great Depression, where economic hardship was prevalent, and public unrest was on the rise. In Alabama, the U.S. Supreme Court ordered a new trial in the Scottsboro Case, a significant legal decision that determined that seven African American men had been denied their right to counsel. This case, emblematic of racial injustice, ignited protests and police clashes, resulting in injuries and arrests. Concurrently, Southern states reported a notable increase in voter registration, approximately 500,000 more than in 1918, suggesting a shifting political landscape as citizens began to engage more actively in the democratic process despite the economic turmoil.
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On November 8, 1932, a bridge guard was shot dead along the Hoover route in Nevada. The incident also involved another guard who sustained stab wounds. Officials are investigating the violent occurrences linked to the area.
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NEW TRIAL ORDERED BY SUPREME COURT IN SCOTTSBORO CASE; Ruling Finds Seven Negroes Condemned in Alabama Were Denied Right of Counsel. TWO OF 9 JUSTICES DISSENT Police Wield Clubs Freely on Radicals Attempting to Picket Court Chamber. MANY HURT, 14 ARRESTED Alabama Judge Expects New Trial In March -- Holds Move for Change of Venue Likely. NEW TRIAL ORDERED IN SCOTTSBORO CASE
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SOUTH'S REGISTRATION UP.; Increase Is About 500,000 In Eleven States Over 1918.
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