Senate Passes Lending Bill Reduced After Cuts
Washington July 31 The administration’s lending bill passed the Senate late today after deep cuts reducing total loans to 1 615 600 000 and shifting debate to the House where a housing bill was postponed. The measure slashed loans for public works rural electrification and tenant farmers while leaving a path for RFC bond financing and tax provisions.
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Senate
House
House Rules Committee
House Banking Committee
Congressz
RFC
E Jm T Bank
Finance &x
Toon
Clark Gable Nabs Burglar in California Ranch
Clark Gable confronted a youthful burglar at his Van Nuys ranch after the intruder demanded money with a pistol. Gable wrestled him to the floor and disarmed him, holding the suspect until officers arrived. The youth, later identified as Brook, was booked on burglary charges. Police said a routine investigation would follow.
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Calif
Clark Gable
Gable
J, Broski
Brook
Brosk
Chester Welch
Seip
Miss Knowles
Dr. Allen
Farmer Surrenders After 30 Hour Manhunt Ends Shooting Slaying
Charles Allen, 70, a wealthy retired farmer from Lexington, surrendered after a 30 hour manhunt following the shooting death of Cynthiana Police Chief George Dickey and injuries to eight others at Allen's farm. He was held for safekeeping in Lexington after officers brought him in.
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F— Pall
Charles Allen
Cynthiana
George Dickey
Allen
Harrison County
Britain and France to Send Moscow Mission in Effort for Pact
Prime Minister Chamberlain warned of a dangerous arms race while hoping halting of poisonous propaganda could open paths to peace. He announced a joint British French Soviet staff talks mission to Moscow to advance a mutual assistance pact, notes U.S. and Japan trade ties, and stresses collaboration with the United States. Eden echoed the tense European view as Chamberlain spoke.
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Europe
House of Campions
China
Tokyo
Uiberiein
Danzig
Britain
France
Moscow
Russia
Amissar Vyacheslaff Molotofft
Far East
Japan
United States
Chamberlain
Eden
Bat Chamberlin
Morgenthau to Thank Finland for War Debt Repayment
Secretary Morgenthau announced a special trip to Finland to thank Finland for paying its war debt regularly. He accepted the Finnish minister's invitation as the sole official engagement of his European vacation trip and will sail Wednesday.
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Washington
Morgentau
Finland
Morgenthau
Europe
FDR Seeks Public Support for Foreign Policy Abroad
Washington officials say the administration aims to shape public opinion on foreign affairs for the American street. The policy targets Germany Italy and Japan with actions to influence perceptions and justify diplomacy amid tensions in the Far East and the 1011 treaty with Japan.
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FDR
Washington
Germany
Italy
Japan
Dispatchéa
Tokio
China
Far East
Train Bandits Routed In Old Time Gun Fight
On a speeding Illinois Central train from Chicago to Champaign two bandits tried to seize a 56000 army payroll but were routed by mail car crew. One robber was shot and leg broken. companion fled in a car with a confederate. A mail clerk was struck and knocked down. State police formed a roadblock to intercept the fugitives, with details of the skirmish and pursuit along the line.
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Champaign, II
Jesse James
Dragnet
Earl Boothman
Herass
Illinois Central Railroad
Chicago
Champaign
St Onarga
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Army
Technical Air School
Rantoul
Guy O'Hern
J. J. Malloy
Boothman
John Gearson
del Ray
John F. Walden
Chieeeay Ie
Lex
Pierce Bye Ulet
Galt
Caleary
Alberta
Alice Knowles
Ethel Allen
Betty
Mrs. Allen
J. L. Allen
Dr. Alen
Miss Knowles
Neely Brings Proposals for Mexican Oil Inquiry
In Washington two senate resolutions call for investigations into alleged sales of Mexican oil with American involvement. Senator Neely and Senator Bridges push for full inquiry while Senator Guffey urges swift adoption as details surface about possible U S citizen complicity.
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Neely
W.vs
N.B
Senate
Guffey
House Passes Bill to Extend Life of CCC
The House approved a bill to extend the Civilian Conservation Corps life until July 1 1943 sending it to the Senate. The bill contrasts with a July 1 1945 target previously set by the labor committee. The CCC is currently due to expire December 31 1939.
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HOUSE
Washington
Civilian Conservation Corps
House Today
Senate
Labor Committee
Norton
N.J
CCC
World's Fair Slashes Ticket Prices on Weekends
After weeks of deliberation over a lower admission fee demanded by concessionaires due to poor attendance, the New York World's Fair announced a reduction from 76 cents to 50 cents on Saturdays and Sundays. The move follows a string of business stimuli including group discounts, weekend combined tickets, new free features, and administrative changes.
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New York
British Targets of Jabs' Scorn
Tokyo reports a British-Japanese police agreement on measures at Tientsin amid massive Japanese demonstrations outside the British embassy. Protesters shouted anti British slogans and accused Britain of backing the Chinese currency while negotiations stalled over currency support and a silver reserve held in the Tientsin concession.
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Tokyo
Tientsin
Meir
Japan
China
Britain
Foreign Office
House Bans Nazi Uniforms and Arms in U S
The House passed a bill to prohibit Nazi and similar organizations from wearing uniforms or bearing arms in the United States. Rep Gavagan said the measure would curb strutting in military garb by adherents of hateful ideologies. Maximum penalties: one year in prison and $1000 fine.
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Washington
United States
House
Senate
Rep. Gavagan
N.Y
46 Injured as Strike Closes G M Factory
In Cleveland the Fisher Body plant faced violent unrest as a strike closed the factory. About 230 workers remained inside while 200 non-strikers exited amid clashes with police. Officials, including safety director Ness, imposed bans on riotous assemblies and limited picket lines. Police, the Ohio National Guard observer, and mayor Burton monitored the tense scene.
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Cleveland
General Motors
Renamtin
Hmuglalr I. Anthony Peterson
Eilot Ness
A.m. Ness
C. I. O. United Automobile Workers
Nest
Fisher
Ness
East Tide
Neal
Harold H. Burton
Burton
Ludwig S. Gonelly
Ohio National Guard
Common Pleas
United Automobile
G. M
Rooster Statue Among Sights at Soviet Farm Show
Moscow reports the all union agricultural exhibition opening tomorrow features a six foot rooster statue that crows and eggs, plus three live Ukrainian cows with false teeth. The display highlights collective farm progress and serves as an education ground for thousands of agricultural workers visiting over months.
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Moscow
Ukraine
M. Khodorovsky
Mit
Soviet Union
4911 Are Cut From WPA Rolls In West Virginia
West Virginia WPA rolls drop by about 4911 after suspension of the 18 month rule. State Administrator Joseph Alderson says discount notices already sent cannot be recalled. Further releases after August 1 await Congressional action as the mid‑May reduction brings state rolls to about 32 500.
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Charleston
W. Va
WPA
West Virginia
Washington
Senate
Joseph N. Alderson
Congress
Hips Gain Freedom Tight Skirts Fail to Materialize
Paris shows reveal hip oriented styles with many dresses and coats cut to hip length and broader silhouettes. Tight skirts have not materialized, while widely flared evening skirts in satin tulles and laces appear with gold embroidery and vine leaf motifs. Dahlia motifs from Chanel color the collection with bold jewelry accents and white linen ruching on day dresses.
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Alice Maxwell
Paris
Chanel
Prohibition Law Goes Into Effect in India
Bombay reports enforcement as the new prohibition law begins. Police seal bars and liquor shops and confiscate inventories for excise officers to store. Widespread drunkenness ends with enforcement, while natives face prohibition and foreigners face rationing.
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India
Bombay
United States
Hanoi
Ciamante
Crap-Shooters Fade as Gops Fight Fire
Fragmentary sports brief notes a team named Crap-Shooters fading while GOPs contend with a blaze. The text is garbled and names or places are unclear.
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