Paderewski Chosen As President Of Poland's Council
Ignace Paderewski the renowned pianist was unanimously elected president of Poland's government in exile by the national council in Paris. The 79 year old former premier, praised for Poland's freedom, accepted in a ceremony at the Polish embassy after arriving from Switzerland.
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Paris
UPI
Ignace Paderewski
Poland
Paderowski
Tshe Grand
Wladyslaw Raczkiewicz
Wlady Slaw Sikorski
United States
Dies committee to extend probe into un American activities
The House Rules Committee voted to continue the Dies Committee investigation of un American activities amid Rep. Hook charges that Chairman Dies actively associated with a prominent Christian Front collaborator Melvin H Hart Hook described Hart as an energetic fellow traveler of the movement Seventeen Christian Front members were recently arrested in a plot to overthrow the government Hook urged the House to approve extending the Dies panel and noted Dies spoke at meetings sponsored by Christian Front representatives
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Washington
House Rules Committee
Dies Committee
Hook
Dies
D-Tex
Christian Front
Rules Committee
Congressional Record
Melvin H. Hart
Merwin K. Hart
Hart
Park Avenue
Browder Convicted on Passport Fraud Charges
New York January 23 The government pursuing its drive against foreign implication related federal law violations added Earl Browder's conviction on passport fraud to its cases The communist leader received a four year prison term and a $2000 fine and left the court silent for a Lenin memorial rally where he denounced the government He faced two counts carrying potential ten year sentences his bail of 7500 held for appeal while awaiting new bond approval. Browder called the verdict an honor and said it was part of a drive toward war.
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New York
Earl Browder
Browder
Kansas
American Communist Party
Lenin
Special U S committee to curb foreign military purchases
The White House formed a special government panel to prevent conflicts from foreign buying of American military and naval supplies. Chairman Capt Harry E Collins directs treasury procurement, with Maj Gen Henry Gibbins and Rear Admiral Ray Spear as members. In Congress Vinson pushed a two year naval build plan, aiming to cut costs while preserving three new aircraft carriers.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Stephen T. Early
United States
Harry E. Collins
Treasury Department
Henry Gibbins
Army
Ray Spear
Navy
Capitol
Vinson
D-Ga
House Naval Committee
Navy Department
Samuel M. Robinson
Naval Ship Construction
NLRB Attorney Experience Questioned in Hearing
Washington January 23 The house investigation of the labor board heard that attorney Salmon Lippman had only handled an uncontested divorce case before joining the board. He later received a raise and a transfer after superiors called him inexperienced and insulted in manner.
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Washington
House
Labor Board
Edmund M. Toland
Salomon Lippman
Toland
Nathaniel Clark
Milwaukee
Lippman
Harrischeger Corporation
Charles Fahy
Mrs FDR Bypasses Picket Line At Lincoln Film Premiere
In Washington a mixed crowd including four cabinet members and three Supreme Court justices watched the premiere of Ate Lincoln In Illinois after a theater picket line failed to block Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt. The theater barred Negroes citing established policy. Mrs Roosevelt expressed regret at the necessity of crossing the line. Attending guests included Secretary and Mrs Hull Morgenthau Jackson Wallace Roberts Reed and Black.
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Washington
WPI
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Cabinet
Supreme Court
Lincoln
Illinois
Roosevelt
Hull
Morgenthau
Jackson
Wallace
Roberts
Reed
Justice
Black
Naval Expansion To Rush Navy Yards
Washington January 23 Senate action was to be sought on a bill authorizing U S navy yards to build warships for Latin American governments Chairman Pittman D Nev predicted the senate would approve the measure but others doubted ships could be built for foreign countries under the navy expansion plan the measure would require cash payment and limit such construction to a defined scope
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Washington
Senate
U. S. Navy Yards
Pittman
D-Nev
Foreign Relations Committee
Nineteenth Century Defense Coordination Revealed
The article notes defense efforts including yard work pending for the United States navy and Secretary Morgenthau disclosing coordination of allied and American air purchases at President Roosevelt's request. The content highlights wartime procurement and interagency collaboration during the era.
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United States Navy
Morgenthau
Roosevelt
NLRB Supports Workers in Refusal to Hire Case
The National Labor Board argues that discriminatory refusal to hire union men violates the Wagner act as much as discharge for union activity. It backs Alphonse Chartier and Edward Geoffrion against Waumbee Mills of Manchester, seeking immediate employment with back pay and a court enforcement order, stressing that hiring discrimination against union members is illegal.
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Washington
National Labor Board
Manchester
N. N
Alphonse Chartier
Edward G. Geoffrion
Waumbee Mills, Inc
Waumbee Mills
Boston
Congress
Tab Org
Circuit Court
New York
National Casket Co
Waumbee
Up To Japs Now On U. S. Relations
Japanese ambassador Horinouchi pressed three questions with three state department replies. After the commercial treaty expires Friday, future U S relations will hinge on Japan’s attitude toward Americans in China. A note refused an exchange of notes defining trade status and said Japanese merchants in the United States under treaty provisions would become temporary alien visitors after Friday.
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United States
Poteau Banker Is Accident Victim
Poteau Jan 23 UP EF G Goodnight 57 president Central National bank of Poteau died in a hospital the second victim of an automobile collision yesterday in a blinding snowstorm near Fanshawae W H Atkins 78 Crystal City Tex was killed and five others injured two seriously Mrs Goodnight wife of the bank president was reported in a critical condition today she suffered a broken right arm fracture of one leg and possible internal injuries Hubert Atkins 20 grandson of the dead man also hurt seriously was in a fair condition Mr and Mrs Goodnight were driving west en route to McAlester when their car collided head on with the Atkins machine
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Hubert Atkins
Mrs. Goodnight
McAlester
Atkins
State Man Killed In Car Collision West of Here
CPI Harry E Beatty of Holdenville Mid Continent Petroleum was killed in a four car crash four miles west of here at midnight. Mrs Beatty is in serious condition at a local hospital. Mrs B R Tassin sustained minor injuries as one car halted on the highway and others piled up behind. The other three occupants escaped injury.
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Wewoka
CPI
Harry E. Beatty
Holdenville
Mid-Continent Petroleumm Employe
Here
Beatty
B. R. ‘Tassin
Rural Sunday school papers aid for seven pound goal
Community members organized charity to supply Sunday school papers to a large rural school at a cost of seven pounds. Elizabeth Hansen of Valley View Hospital and several donors provided shoes and clothing to city and rural pupils, while others urged reflection on hunger and waste during hard winter days. Troop 7 Scouts prepare for a court of honor at First Christian church. Troop 6 notes a first class meeting with G W Everett as leader. examiners plan to meet at Presbyterian church.
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Elizabeth Hansen
Valley View Hospital
Jones Chapel
Loyal Men’s ‘Bible
Homer
Oakmar
Latta
Wilson
Center
Yeager
Roy Click
S. M. Bandlits
O. L. Parker
C. L. Bynum
Arch Wallace
W. D. Little
Myrtle Drain
Flora Wallace
U. S
Marshall Pitts Wis
G. W. Everett
Auto Makers In Hopeful Mood Amid War and Politics
Detroit reports that while European war disrupted transatlantic shipments and political campaigns loom, U.S. auto plants show cautious optimism. Production for 1940 projected at 4.1 million, with January output around 470,000 as factories brace for an uncertain but improving demand after years of uncertainty.
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Detroit
Europe
Atlantic
Phillips Hints At Special Session In Oklahoma Pace
Tulsa January 24 Governor Phillips indicated a possible special legislative session to organize a firmer basis for scientific government. He urged review of state revenues and expenditures to understand the economic picture and avoid taxing industry unnecessarily. The governor warned against alarm over a possible session and emphasized orderly fiscal planning.
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Tulsa
Phillips
Associated Industries of
Oklahoma
Boswell to Head Valley View Hospital for Another Year
Sr C Boswell will head the Valley View hospital another year as he was elected president by the board of directors. The group also named Simpson Jr as vice president and Milton Keating secretary treasurer. Executive committee members include Foster McSwain and others, with a large roster of directors listed. A report praised service while noting an annual operating deficit due to charity work. Mansfield traffic plan promotes Safety Town for preschoolers teaching rules via miniature street play.
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Sr. C. Boswell
Valley View Hospital
Hospital Association
Simpson Jr
P. A. Norris
Milton Keating
S.C. Boswell
Foster McSwain
C. W. Roadhouse
L. H. Harrell
W. D. Little
J. McCauley
George Smith
Sailee
Stonewall F
Stratford
Otto Doner
Sasakwa
Gale Staller
Milburn
S. M. Baubluts
Ida P. McKinley
A. Neetis
Ada Aa Jr
Ada
J. J. McCauley
Aca
Ada R. W. Simpson Jr
Ada Co
Morris
Ada W. D. Littie
Ada S. C. Boswell
Ada Denver Davison
Ada C. H. Massey
Ada Frank Meaders
Boswell
American College of Surgeons
Hard Times Ahead Seen For Schools
Dr. Robert M. Hutchins of the University of Chicago warned Oklahoma officials that educational institutions face financial strain in coming years. He urged state colleges to charge tuition, saying states will need more revenue and endowed schools may suffer from low interest rates. He argued students should pay when other states do, and that funds must be stretched.
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Oklahoma City
Robert M. Hutchins
University of Chicago
Oklahoma
Handier To Talk 10900 Miles In Polar Broadcasts
In Chicago on January 24 UPI reports radio amateur Hubert Rieckin of suburban Lompard could call 10900 miles by voice rather than consult a phone directory. An Antarctic snow cruiser operator then asked Rieckin to reach Harold Vagtborg, Armour Research Foundation director, and learn Beverly Dr. Thomas Poulter’s progress on final assembly of the snow cruiser.
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Chicago
UPI
Hubert Rieckin
Lompard
Rieck
Harold Vagtborg
Armour Research Foundation
South Polar
Beverly
Thomas Poulter
Vagtborg
Petitioning Browder For Congress Race Heated
New York January 24 A 5441 sign petition files Hart Browder the Communist candidate for the 14th congressional district hours after he served notice of appeal from his passport fraud conviction. Browder bail set at 7400 remains following four year sentence and a 2000 fine. Robert Wiener, Communist party U S A financial secretary, delays trial to next Tuesday. Wiener bail fixed at 10000.
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New York
Hart Browder
14Th Congressional District
Robert W. Wiener
Communist Party
Browder
Vincent L. Liebell
Wiener
Welwel Warstower
Apportionment To County Road Fund Reported
County officials announced Tuesday the January apportionment to Pontotoc County highway fund from the state department totaling 7. Gross production tax accounts for 4444.66, gasoline tax 2733.79, and motor vehicle tax 105. Deputy county clerk Henry hae said November tax was 7468.30 and the combined total was 8604.58. Downward trend noted in local egg production due to prolonged cold weather as produce houses reported a drop in wholesale egg prices and shortages over the past 100 days.
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Pontotoc
State Department
Tsate
Henry Hae
Shae
Reserves Of crude Oil Highest In its History
United States crude oil proved reserves totaled 19.687 billion barrels in 1939, a record high. Texas led with 10.794 billion barrels, California 3.448 billion, Oklahoma 1.288 billion, with the rest across 20 states. Texas also headed in new reserves discoveries, while Illinois and California followed in share. A Phillipsburg refinery began operation, and new pipeline plans aimed to expand crude routes from Illinois to Ohio and from Cut Bank to Spokane.
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Howard Curtis
Tulsa
Okla
United States
Oil and Gas Journal
Texas
California
Oklahoma
Aice H
Oklahoa
Pennsylvania
Phillipsburg
Kes
The
Cooperative Refinery Association
Nebraska
Kansas
Ilinois
Ohio
Cut Bank
Mont
Spokane
Scientists Explain Bath Tub Warbling
LOS ANGELES January 24 UP Bath tub warbling is explored by three USC professors from music psychology and physics. Horatio Cogswell says the inner ear hears a reflected voice clearer in the shower. Floyd L. Ruch notes water impact adds pep and bathroom informality boosts confidence. Arthur W. Nye adds hard surfaces reflect sounds, water film enhances reflection, making voices sound better to the soaking Caruso.
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Los Angeles
University of Southern California
Horatio Cogswell
School of Music
Fuller
Floyd L. Ruch
Arthur W. Nye
Stowier
Caruso
New Method For Purifying Gas In Texas For Hubers Purification Plant
Kopfers company engineering and construction division announced a contract for a 70 million cubic feet per day gas purification plant in Borger Texas for the J M Huber corporation to remove hydrogen sulfide from natural gas used to produce carbon black. The seaboard process type plant uses continuous absorption and an actifier to scrub gas in sodium carbonate then aerate to release hydrogen sulfide and recycle the solution. Franklin kept minutes also kept them secret.
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Pittsburgh
Kopfers Company Engineering and Construction Division
Seaboard
Borger
Texas
J.M. ‘Huber Corporation
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Ada Nawa
Piguet
Faiy
NLRB
Navy Yards
R. C G. Pursell
Plymouth
Mich
U. S. Wx
Pursell
Wagner
China
Poteau
E. G. Goodnight
Ada News
Presbyterian Church
Red Army
C. Boswell
Head Valley View Hospital Association
Mansfield, O
Oliver Stanley
Leslie Hore-Belisha
Great Britain
Hutchins
Franklin
Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin
Ofennsylvania
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