Senate Group Plans To Quit Committeemen
Isolationist senators threatened to quit secrecy over President Roosevelt's off the record explanation of why the United States aided European democracies purchasing American fighting planes. The plan aimed to force military affairs committee questions and possible disclosure of parts of the White House conference.
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Washington
ULP
Roosevelt
United States
Ing
Senate
House
Congress
Rhine
White House
Mr. Roosevelt
Hiram W. Johnson
Calif
United Press
Johnson
Bennett Clark
Gerald P. Nye
N. D
H. Styles Bridges
N. H
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Mich
ARMY
France
Clark
United States Army
Secretary of Treasury
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Malin Craig
Navy
Morgenthau
Sen. Bridges
FDR Presses McNutt to Quit Philippine Post
President Roosevelt reportedly urged Paul V. McNutt to resign as high commissioner of the Philippines if he plans to campaign for the Democratic nomination. McNutt, earning 18 000 a year, was preparing to leave Manila for the United States. The President believed a campaign would conflict with his post.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Paul V. McNutt
Philippines
McNutt
Manila
United States
Senators Criticize Financiers For Poor Rail Finance Service
A Senate Interstate Commerce subcommittee criticized J. P. Morgan & Co. and Kuhn, Loeb & Co. for failing to render "distinguished" service in rail reorganization and finance. The report notes the firms have a long history in rail finance and have dominated the field since before the century began, but their record is not as distinguished as their long history.
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Washington
U.P
Senate Interstate Commerce
J. P. Morgan & Co
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
New York
Jesse Root Grant Dies in Poverty at County Hospital
Chicago report states 74 year old Jesse Root Grant nephew of Gen Ulysses S Grant former president died Sunday night at County Hospital from exposure.
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Chicago
U.R
Jesse Root Grant
Ulysses S. Grant
Dems Oppose Bricker Rippler Legislation in Ohio
Democratic opposition to the Bricker administration’s unemployment system reorganization crystallizes as protests by labor spokesmen push a showdown on the job insurance bill. Demos warn the plan could replace civil service workers with hand picked appointees and threaten benefits.
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Columbus
U.P
Unemployment Compensation Commission
House
Senate
Bricker
Commission
Civil Service Commission
William Whetto
Lawrence
Federal Social Security Board
Whetto
Meigs Countian Burns to Death
POMEROY Staff Special James Phelps age 74 burned to death when a fire destroyed his Langsville area home Sunday evening. His body was seen near a grate about 7 p.m. by Deputy Henry Young but not recovered. He lived with his 68 year old brother Leslie. sheriff Beards investigates origin.
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Pomeroy
James Phelps
Langsville
Henry Young
Phelps
Leslie
George Beards
Coroner Rules Double Death Murder and Suicide in Williamsbu
Coroner Dr. Samuel White of Clermont County ruled murder and death by own action in the deaths of Charles Peterson 66 and his wife Lulu 55. Mrs Peterson was found in the living room with three gunshot wounds to the head. Mr Peterson was found in the kitchen with a single head wound, a pistol nearby.
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Williamsburg
U.P
Samuel White
Clermont County
Charles Peterson
Lulu
Giant Bomber Finishes Mercy Flight to Chile
The army's super-flying fortress completed a 4400 mile mercy flight to Santiago, Chile carrying medical supplies for victims of Chile's disastrous earthquake from Langley Field Virginia.
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Giant Bomber
Chile
Langley Field
UPB
Santiago
Four Harlem Children Die in Harlem Fire
Four African American children died in a Harlem house fire Sunday night. The two room home burned as the children slept, with fatalities from burns or suffocation.
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New York
Harlem
Moose Lodge Robbed of 400 In Money and Checks
Dayton police reported the Moose Lodge was robbed of four hundred dollars in cash and checks over the weekend. A theft investigation is underway and no suspects are named in the initial report.
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Dayton
U.P
Ohio River Flood Reaches Kentucky Hardest Hit Across States
The Ohio River flood rises in Kentucky as temperatures climb and crests threaten Louisville while Red Cross reports 3,200 homeless in Kentucky and 1,200 in West Virginia. Crests predicted up to 59 feet near Cincinnati with stations set as a precaution. Police note about 200 residents displaced in Louisville West End as water breaches roadbeds.
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Louisville
U.P
Ohio
Kentucky
Alleghanies
Red Cross
West Virginia
Tennessee
U. S
James L. Kendall
Joseph D. Schultz
West End
Huntington
W. Va
Carrolton
Allegheny
Monongahela
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Paintsville
Licking
Cattletsburg
Andrews' Son Returns Home After Job Hunt
William R. Andrews, 18, son of Wage Hour Administrator Elmer F. Andrews, returned home from a week long absence after leaving the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Finance to seek a job. He contacted his father in Pittsburgh after hearing of a public appeal.
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Washington
U.P
William R. Andrews
Elmer F. Andrews
University of Pennsylvania
Wharton School of Finance
Pittsburgh
House votes bigger aviation research funds for 1940
The House Appropriations Committee backed larger grants to the Civil Aeronautics Authority and the National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics within the independent offices bill. It cites foreign progress and urges U S aircraft development to match or exceed rival nations for military use.
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Washington
A.P
House Appropriations Committee
Europe
Civil Aeronautics Authority
National Advisory Committee On Aeronautics
U. S
Independent Offices
House
CAA
Advisory Committee On Aeronautics
United States
Ex Sailor at Large After Slaying With 15-Year-Old Cousin
Milton New Hampshire reports a 25-year-old ex sailor John Norman Howland sought by Justice agents for the murder of Maude Horne a retired teacher. Howland allegedly took her car and fled south with 15-year-old cousin Aida Butler. A warrant was issued shortly after. Federal agents pursue for firearm theft and interstate transportation.
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Milton
N. H
Department of Justice
John Norman Howland
Howland
Aida Butler
Rose Abrams
Reading
Mass
Miss Horne
Butler
Middletown
Navy
Horne
Drop in Power Rates Expected By TVA Head
TVA director David E. Lilienthal predicted US utility rates would fall to TVA levels within five years due to TVA and municipalities purchasing Tennessee Electric Power Co. facilities for 78.6 million dollars. He called the deal a wise compromise enabling TVA to operate in a peaceful, constructive environment.
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TVA
Knoxville
Tenn
U.P
David E. Lilienthal
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tennessee Electric Power Co
Commonwealth and Southern Corp
Lilienthal
Believe 81 Aboard Jap Submarine To Be Dead
Tokyo based navy ministry announced that 81 men of submarine I-63, sunk in Bungo Channel after a collision during maneuvers, probably are dead. Six men were rescued and further rescue operations would continue.
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Tokyo
U.P
Navy Ministry
Bungo Channel
Navy
Hague's Attorneys Seek Supreme Court Review of Injunction
Attorneys for Mayor Frank Hague and Jersey City officials asked the Supreme Court to review the injunction that restrains them from interfering with civil liberties.
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Washington
A.P
Frank Hague
Jersey City
N. J
Supreme Court
Academy Nominates Stars and Films for 1938 Awards
The Academy announced 11th annual nominations for best actor with Charles Boyer in Algiers Robert Donat in The Citadel Leslie Howard in Pygmalion Spencer Tracy in Boys Town and James Cagney in Angels With Dirty Faces. Best actress candidates include Fay Bainter Wendy Hiller Norma Shearer Margaret Sullavan and Miss Davis. Ten titles compete for first prize including Alexander's Ragtime Band Boys Town The Citadel Four Daughters Grand Illusion Jezebel Pygmalion The Adventures of Robin Hood Test Pilot You Can't Take It With You.
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Hollywood
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Today
Charles Boyer
Algiers
Robert Donat
Leslie Howard
Spencer Tracy
James Cagney
Grand Illusion
Jezebel
Pygmalion
Robin Hood
U S Trade Hit By Germany Sudeten Grab
United States tariff official reveals dislocation in U S Czech trade pact due to Germany annexing Sudetenland. 60 percent of items originated from areas seized by Germany Poland and Hungary. 150 percent of imports from Czech areas came from ceded regions. Key affected goods include textiles glassware porcelain heavy chemicals lumber iron and steel products musical instruments leather gloves hops carved wooden toys and trinkets.
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Washington
Germany
Sudetenland
Czechoslovakia
Sidney Morgan
U. S. Tariff Commission
House Appropriations Committee
Poland
Hungary
Pomeroy Schools Resume After Water Disruption
Pomeroy students will return to classes Wednesday after a water incident closed schools. Supt. C J Rhodes announced sessions will resume on the regular schedule Wednesday morning.
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Pomeroy
Supt
C. J. Rhodes
Japanese Bomb Attacks Kill Hundreds in Wanhsien China
Chinese press reports a Japanese air raid on Wanhsien in eastern Szechuan Province killed upwards of 500 people and damaged the area including a French Catholic church hit by an incendiary bomb.
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Chungking
China
Wanhsien
Szechuan
14-Year-Old Girl Dies After Sled Struck Tree
In Columbus a 14 year old, Johanne Fern Craft of Rome, died of a crushed skull when her sled struck a tree after she released the rear bumper of a passing automobile.
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Columbus
Johanne Fern Craft
Rome
Britain and France Seek End to War in Spain
London reported reliable sources saying Britain and France are attempting mediation to stop hostilities in Spain. Officials indicate ongoing consultations with Loyalist and Nationalist authorities and possible peace overtures amid Loyalist divisions and Francoist advances.
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Britain
France
Spain
London
Great Britain
Julio Alvarez del Vayo
Jules Henry
Henry
Manuel Azana
Paris
Jose Miaja
Valencia
Madrid
Miaja
Juan Negrin
Perpignan
Luis Companys
Catalonia
Jose Antonio de Aguirre
CIO and AFL Clash on Wagner Act Amendments
CIO vows to defeat AFL proposed Wagner Act amendments and opposes cutting NLRB funds. Lee Pressman urges Congress to pursue amendments via proper bills with hearings. AFL accused of anti labors program while CIO vows to fight with all means. Miami meeting urged Dies Committee funds for anti‑un America drives and probes civil war between AFL and CIO.
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Washington
Congress of Industrial Organizations
American Federation of Labor
CIO
AFL
Lee Pressman
National Labor Relations Board
Independent Offices
National Labor Relations Act
Pressman
NLRB
Miami
Fla
Executive Council
Congress
Dies
William Green
Council
Cio-Afl
Suspect Sought in Gas Slaying of Willard Armstrong
Cincinnati detectives sought a contractor who talked with Willard H. Armstrong shortly before his murder. Arm strong, 38, was clubbed and placed in a paper bag in his Norwood apartment. Investigators checked Armstrongs bank accounts to see if the $4,000 building fund was withdrawn. They believed the killer knew of the funds and Armstrong had a contractor appointment Saturday night.
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Cincinnati
U.P
Willard H. Armstrong
Norwood
Armstrong
Arrest of Seven Breaks Juvenile Holdup Ring
Dayton and Covington authorities nab seven youths in a juvenile holdup ring. Four arrestees under 16 admit to ten holdups in three weeks and five guns were seized. Three others were captured in Covington.
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Dayton
U.P
Covington
Borah Improves After Grippe Hospital Treatment
Senator William E Borah of Idaho who was taken to Emergency Hospital last week for grippe treatment is reported better today. In Cleveland Lee O Everetts 52 a truck driver died from a broken neck after leaping from the high level bridge into the Cuyahoga River.
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Washington
William E. Borah
Ida
Grippe
Bridge Leap
Cleveland
Lee O. Everetts
Cuyahoga River
Promises fair study of insurance practices
Washington DC William O Douglas of the Securities and Exchange Commission opened the national monopoly investigating committee study of insurance companies assuring policy holders that the inquiry will not jeopardize their interests. He said the first comprehensive study since 1906 would not challenge any company reserves.
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Washington
U.R
William O. Douglas
Securities and Exchange Commission
Douglas
Lany Company
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