Senate OKs 6000 Air Plan and Guam Base Clash
The Senate approved increasing the army air corps to 6000 planes by a 54 to 28 vote as part of a 385 million rearmament bill. Navy renewed its push for a Guam naval air base, though the House rejected the project. Admiral Leahy urged support before the naval affairs committee.
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Senate votes to raise air corps planes to six thousand
Washington March 6 senate debate over the rearmament bill heated as 6 000 voted in favor of increasing the air corps strength from 2 300 to 6 000. Neely supported the rise while Byrd opposed and Norris Tobey Clark urged price and profit controls amid inflation worries as debate continued into week two with prospects of a final vote tomorrow.
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Europe
Malpractice Charges Set for Hearing Here
Charleston West Virginia reports the public health council will hear malpractice charges against Dr S M E Simon of Williamson for malpractice and gross immorality. a July 6 hearing in Bluefield is scheduled after Mingo county medical society voted the charges and eight counts were listed by attorney George Crawford.
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FIGHT LOOMS OF REVAMPING BILL
Washington March 6 Republican caucus opposes the administration government reorganization bill citing weak congressional checks on agency shifts. Rep Martin Mass says Byrd Va proposal requiring both houses to approve changes within 20 days gains support. He argues aligning the bill with Byrd could unite GOP backing.
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Big Coal Producer Laments Losses Under Bituminous Act
The Pittsburgh Coal Company reports a 1938 loss of 3.179 million after deductions, largest in 40 years, with assets of 135.78 million. It cites the national bituminous coal act as disastrous, disrupting markets and forcing spot sales of up to 30 days, amid a 17.88 million ton output and a 35.4 percent drop from 1937.
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Midwives Still Vital for Births in 1937 Census
Census figures show about ten percent of 2,203,337 births in 1937 were attended by midwives. Washington reports midwives remain an important factor in bringing American babies into the world.
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Martin repeats GOP pledge to aid national recovery
Republican House leader Joseph W. Martin declares the party will aid the administration in a program for solid sustained business recovery. He urges a concrete recommendation from President Roosevelt and criticizes bureaucracy and overlapping agencies for hindering government function. He cites high unemployment and reduced exports as consequences of current policy.
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Cox Named Secretary of Virginia Democratic Committee
Capt Edwin Cox of Richmond and organizer of the Young Democratic clubs becomes secretary of the state central Democratic committee effective April 1. J Murray Hooker, state chairman, cites Coxs splendid services while noting Hutchinson’s resignation, offered over a year ago, coinciding with his chairmanship of the state compensation board. Hutchinson had served since 1925.
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Miners to Face Wage Cut Talks in Appalachian Fields
A western Pennsylvania coal operator says 200,000 Appalachian miners may be asked to accept wage reductions for 1939 as United Mine Workers press for changes. He notes losses over 100 million dollars in 1938 and warns a messy conference while expecting the union to resist voluntary cuts. The union seeks shorter days and improved local conditions.
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Gandhi’s fast weakens as talks with British officials continue
Rajkot India March 6 Gandhi shows signs of strain as he nears day four without food. His blood pressure rises to 185 and he loses weight while discussions with the viceroy and Kasturibhai Gandhi aim to avert a political crisis.
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Col Pa Watson to Take Jimmy’s White House Post
Col Edwin M Watson a 218 pound World War I hero and longtime senior military aide to President Roosevelt will be promoted to brigadier general and retire to join the White House secretariat in late March. He will earn 10000 dollars salary as House secretary liaison for the president and corral White House appointments. He vows the job will be the most interesting experience of his life and will help with congressional contacts. Watson, 55, native of Eufaula Alabama, earned the nickname Pa at West Point.
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Pressuring for Recovery Aides See Mixed Signals on Deficit Spending
Bernard Baruch backs trimming expenses and Congress’ economy bloc gains traction while President Roosevelt delays retreat from deficit spending. The Fed notes February industrial activity near prewar base and signals recovery hinges on higher consumption and investment. The CIO and AFL prepare peace talks as Perkins and Roosevelt gauge impact of labor rivalries on the economy.
Reverse Breach of Promise Suit Filed in Massachusetts
Miss Gertrude M. Gleason sues Thomas B. Mann for 100000 in a reverse breach of promise case noting an agreement to "take care of me for life" if she kept from marrying. The suit, filed in Worcester, centers on a lost marriage pledge rather than an ordinary breach of promise claim.
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Senate approves budget bill and sterilization measure in West Virginia
Charleston March 6 AP Senate passes West Virginia's 62.5 million dollar budget by a 32 to 0 vote and, with the house, creates a four point conference committee. The house approves a sterilization measure targeting mental defectives, sexual offenders and habitual criminals by 61 to 14.
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Bluefield Faces Test On Cumberland Heights Annexation
Judge D M Easley and Bluefield city board were ordered to show cause on April 18 why Cumberland Heights should not be barred from annexation. E C Stone and J Taylor sought a writ of prohibition, arguing city boundary power lies in legislature or charter. Arthur F Kingdon for Cumberland Heights owners argues home rule act allows minor boundary changes by circuit court.
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Cumberland Heights
Premier Cristea of Romania Dies at 69
Miron Cristea, 69, Romania’s premier and church patriarch, died in Cannes after bronchial pneumonia. He became premier Feb 11, 1938, and led a centralized government with King Carol while suppressing the Iron Guard.
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Thousands of aliens dropped from WPA rolls in Washington
Washington reports thousands of aliens were dropped from Works Progress Administration rolls. Col. F. C. Harrington, WPA administrator, estimated the relief reduction could affect about 30,000 individuals across the coring area.
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Virginia Senator Mills Dies at 71 in Richmond Home
Richmond obituary notes state senator Morgan R. Mills died at his home after weeks of illness. Mills, 71, was long active in Richmond public life and represented the area in the state senate.
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Calinescu Named Premier After Cristea Death
King Carol appointed Armand Calinescu as premier of a new Romanian government after the death of Patriarch Miron Cristea. The midnight council meeting followed Cristea’s death in Cannes and a state funeral was planned.
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Madrid Feels Military Grip After Negrin Overthrow
In Madrid a new Republican defense council led by General Miaja tightens control as Negrin is ousted in a weekend coup. Communists face accusations of disorder while Francoist forces gather for possible action. Megrin and ministers flee to France as ships head to Bizerte.
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Celanese Plant Bids to Open Today in Giles County
Bids for the first unit of the Celanese plant in Giles County are to be opened today at Celanese of America offices in Cumberland Maryland. Work on the plant, to be built on the New River between Narrow and a yet unspecified location, is expected to start soon after. Engineers have been surveying the site for several days and aim to complete preliminary surveys shortly.
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