Roosevelt aims to extend reciprocity trade act next session
President Roosevelt signaled full support for renewing the reciprocal trade agreement act before its June 12 expiration. The move faces stiff opposition from western copper states and Democrats in Congress, while he denied cabinet talks on a Knox Navy post and reiterated limits on federal employee strikes.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Gmieinate
Hull
Chile
Fish May Seek G O P Nomination on Peace Platform
Rep. J. Hamilton Fish of New York said he would seek the Republican presidential nomination on a peace platform if other candidates do not adopt a keep America out of war stance. He added he would enter Illinois and Wisconsin primaries to let voters decide on foreign policy and neutrality.
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Chicago
J. Hamilton Fish
N. Y
G.O.P
America
Fish
Illinois
Wisconsin
House
New Oral Drug for Syphilis Offered by AMA
The American Medical Association announced a breakthrough by Dr. Paul J. Hanzlik of Stanford in a drug named subisminol mass that can be taken orally and used in injections. Two physician groups reported encouraging results, though the drug is to be used in conjunction with arsenical injections and not as a substitute. The AMA cautioned against self treatment and urged professional supervision.
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Chicago
American Medical Association
Paul J. Hanzlik
Stanford University Medical School
Association Journal
Ehrlich
Association
Council of Pharmacy and Chemistry
Legendary Miser and Word Puzzle Clues
A dense crossword style list presents numbered clues across and down including mythic miser, various wordplay hints, and partial phrases. Entries cover topics from geography and objects to animals and letters with ambiguous long phrases and garbled text.
U S Grants Venezuela Oil Tariff Preference Over Mexico
President Roosevelt signed a proclamation allocating 50 percent tariff preference on petroleum products to Venezuela under a new trade pact, leaving Mexico with a negligible share of U S oil imports. Venezuela accounts for 71.9 percent, Colombia four percent, and the Netherlands 20.3 percent of imports based on 1939 production through 10 months.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Mexico
United States
Venezuela
Mr. Roosevelt
Netherlands
Colombia
Prohibition Party Announces Chicago Convention Dates
The prohibition national executive committee revealed the party will meet in Chicago from May 8 to May 10 to nominate candidates for national offices, marking the 18th time in its 70-year history the party selects nominees at a convention.
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Philadelphia
Prohibition National Executive Committee
Party
Chicago
Radio Schedules Across Stations and Programs
A detailed listing of hourly radio programming for WMT WGN WCCO WHO KFJB WSUI and others. The page catalogs 6:00 to 12:00 hours with shows including news, music, talk, dramas, and variety programs featuring hosts and orchestras.
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Easy
Wsui
Fred Waring
Sc Keen
Tracer
Fulton Lewis
WGN
Capt. Herne
WCCO
Burns and Allen
KFJB
Een
Orch
I Vase Robinson
Quicksilver
Lone Ranger
Paul Whiteman
Red Skelton
Harry Owens
Orean_ Melodies
Paul Parker
Billy Repaid
wcco—Star Theater
University Chorus
Wwho
Allen Hour
Navy
Nile Kinnick
Joe Sanders
Percy
Faith
Clvde
Lucas Orch
Ee Shields
Boyd Raeburns
Dr. Christian
Kay Kyrser
Ee Lewis
Jan Savitt
Ents Seylence Orch
Dorsey’ Wholkes
George King
Cea Oeee Herman
New
Jimmy Walsh
WOI
Hiitop House
Praina
Gwen McCleary
June Baker
Kitty Kelly
Julia Blake
David Harum
Dr. Malone
Wwcco
Brenda Curtis
Hannah
Dee Ane Maree
WOCO
Rent Life On
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Harold Turner
Kate Smith
Eves and
Jane
Mary Sothern
WA Rhythm Makers
Magic Kitchen
Grandma Travels
Don Roth
WHO
Vinton
Joe Doakes
Roead of Life
Rts
Lem and
Marths
WMI
Ralph Slade
Rarph Ginsburgh
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Bob
KPJB
Leo Freudbers
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Arnold Grimm
Weco
Judy
Ensemble Moderne
Iowa State Today
Ralph Ginsburgh
Joyce Jordan
Trenas
Mary Marlin
Perkins
KFJ
Black
Vic and Sade
N—Courtney
Gloom Wweee
Dallas JB
Mahion Merrick
Par Bangs
Lorenzo Jones
Kfjb—Sonss
Hawaii
Morning Radio Schedule Mix With Local Host Segments
A jumble of broadcasting slots lists morning programs and host pairings across stations such as WMT KFJB WCCO WOI and WGN. Entries mention musical clocks farm news and various named segments plus quirky phrases and stray characters.
Summerwill to Appear in Iowa City Bank Case
Iowa City banker Ben S. Summerwill is to appear in Johnson County District Court on December 27 to answer charges seeking the reopening of the receivership of Farmers Loan and Trust Co. Judge Harold D. Evans set the date after counsel agreement. Summerwill contends the court lacks jurisdiction as the receivership was closed since February 1939 and he was discharged.
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Iowa City
Ben S. Summerwill
Johnson County
D. W. Bates
Farmers Loan and Trust Company
Harold D. Evans
Summerwill
President To Light Nation's Yule Tree
The nation’s 40 foot Christmas tree in Washington will be lit by President Roosevelt at 5 10 p m on Christmas Eve. Randolph of the national community Christmas tree committee will introduce the President on a radio program and says the talk will be of special significance given current world conditions. Commerce Department foresters estimate Americans will spend over 10 million dollars on Christmas trees.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Randolph
W. Va
National Community Christmas Tree Committee
Commerce Department
Roosevelt backs Hoover in work to aid Finland
President Roosevelt endorses Herbert Hoover's relief drive for Finland. He says Hoover consulted Red Cross officials for two months and intends to cooperate with the agency. The Red Cross has already spent over 500000 dollars on European war refugees including Poles and Finns.
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Roosevelt
Hoover
Finland
Washington
INS
Red Cross
Herbert Hoover
White House
Bioff Freed in Hollywood. No Chicago Return for Pander Conviction
William Bioff, head of the I A T E, was released by Municipal Judge Wilbur C. Curtis who ruled he need not return to Chicago to face a 17 year old pandering sentence. Chicago authorities had made no further move to press the case. Bioff was arrested here November 24 on a telegraphic warrant during negotiations for a 10 percent raise for 35 000 AFL technical workers in the film industry.
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Hollywood
William Bioff
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes
Wilbur C. Curtis
Chicago
Curtis
Bioff
Associated Gas Acts To Reorganize
The Associated Gas and Electric company said its board began management reorganization to meet the public utility holding company act. President J S Mange resigned due to ill health. Roger J Whiteford was elected to succeed him.
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Washington
Associated Gas and Electric Company
Public Utility Holding Company Act
J. S. Mange
Roger J. Whiteford
Mange
Fay Wray Wins Divorce From John Monk Saunders
Los Angeles report states actress Fay Wray obtains divorce from writer director John Monk Saunders after a marriage that produced no lasting union. Saunders, an author and screenwriter, was her former spouse.
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Fay Wray
John Monk Saunders
Los Angeles
Holstein Breeders Report Iowa Sales and Leaders
Waterloo group reports 57 cows sold in the year at an average 128.69 dollars per head and a fall sale of 68 head at 158.45 dollars. The Iowa Holstein Breeders Association approves a budget of 1245.96 dollars for the coming year and elects officers O. L. Hamer of Waterloo president A. J. Hansen Cedar Falls vice president M. M. Campbell Newton secretary J. H. Boehmler Hampton treasurer E. M. Wright Waterloo corresponding secretary.
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Waterloo
INS
Iowa Holstein Breeders Association
O. L. Hamer
A. J. Hansen
Cedar Falls
M. M. Campbell
Newton
J. H. Boehmler
Hampton
E. M. Wright
Conviction Of Snyder Voided By Appellate Court
In Los Angeles the appellate court reversed Colonel Martin Moe the Gimp Snyder s murder attempt conviction citing prejudicial trial judge instructions. The case arose around piano player Myrl Alderman and Ruth Etting, who eloped during Snyder’s trial a year ago.
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Los Angeles
INS
Martin “Moe
Snyder
Myrl Alderman
Ruth Etting
Thomas L. Ambrose
Superior Court
Miss Etting
Alderman
British Press Demands Action Over Bremen Seizure Failure
London dispatch says leading British newspapers ignite a protest over the admiralty's failure to seize or sink the German luxury liner Bremen after it arrived at a Nazi port. Critics ask if Britain is at war and lash out at the government policy in force.
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London
INS
Bremerhaven
The
Daily Mail
Admiralty
Daily Express
Atlanta Journal And Radio Station Sold To James M. Cox
The Atlanta Journal and its WSB radio station are sold to James M. Cox former Ohio governor and publisher of the Miami News after FCC approval of transfer of WSB and WEGG. The sale price was not announced.
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Atlanta Journal and Radio
James M. Cox
Atlanta, Ga
Atlanta Journal
WSB
Ohio
James R. Gray
The
Journal
Federal Communications Commission
WEGG
Cox
Miami
Fla
Dayton
Springfield
Fred Waring Pays for Bull Route in Fifth Avenue China Shop
New York AP reports Fred Waring orchestra leader led a giant bull through a Fifth Avenue china shop to settle a football bet with Paul Douglas. Waring, in top hat and tuxedo, toppled a display table and paid $25 for the damage as the bull trod the route gracefully.
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New York
Fred Waring
Fifth Avenue
Waring
Ferdinand
Paul Douglas
478 Iowans Lose Liquor Permits This Year
DES MOINES AP reports the Iowa liquor commission chair M L Curtis says 478 permits were revoked in the last five months, up from 329 in the same period in 1938. Habitual drinking and drunken driving are named as leading causes for permit denial.
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Des Moines
FBI Says U S Internal Security Better Protected Than Ever
Washington AP reports the FBI labeling 1939 as a year of unusual strain due to spies and saboteurs while stating internal security is better protected than at any prior period. It noted an average of 214 daily complaints on espionage sabotage and defense law violations.
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Washington
Federal Bureau of Investigation
United States
FBI
Plane Hits Balloon Barrage. Four Killed
The admiralty said a naval aircraft crashed into a balloon barrage cable near Southampton on Tuesday afternoon, killing its four crew members.
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London
Southampton
Admiralty
Pattern 4258 by Anne Adams sparks Victorian flair
Pattern 4258 showcases a detachable peplum frontly l ing sash and curved edges over a full skirt. Darts at the back waist create a smooth fit with a high twin peaked waistline. neck options include high or turn back revers. Patterns offered in misses sizes 10 through 20. fabric needs vary. The spring pattern book includes a youth corner and bridal styles. order details provided.
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Anne Adams
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Pattern Department
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
CIO Unit Named Armour Bargainer
The CIO Packinghouse Workers Industrial union was certified by the National Labor Relations Board as the exclusive bargaining agent for Armour and Company in Chicago after a board conducted election. The CIO won 4 006 votes to 1 047 for the AFL's Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America.
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Washington
CIO Packinghouse Workers Industrial Union
National Labor Relations Board
Armour and Company
Chicago
CIO
AFL
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of
North America
Drunk Drivers Seen as Greater Menace Than Bandits
DES MOINES AP Intoxicated drivers are a greater threat to public safety than armed robbers. Mason Ladd dean of the University of Iowa law school told a joint Iowa sheriffs and county attorneys meeting that blood tests in drunk driving cases can be used to strengthen prosecutions and convict more defendants. Edward Burke crime photographer noted increased motion picture evidence in intoxicated driver cases and said such footage often leads to guilty pleas when defendants see their conduct at the time of filming.
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DES Moines
Mason Ladd
University of Iowa Law Sch
Iowa Sheriffs and
Coin Attorneys
Dean Ladd
Gro
Edward Burke
Rochester
N. Y
Easman Kodak Company
Rock Island Railway Reports October Income
Chicago based Rock Island and Pacific Railway reports October net income of 168 516 dollars reversing a prior year loss of 220 125. For the first ten months this year the line shows a net loss of 7 218 904 dollars versus 10 109 422 in the same period last year.
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Chicago
Chicag Rock Island and Pacific Railw System
Lewelling Ballard Named OSU College President
Fra Lewelling Ballard, 48, who earned his degree at Oregon State College about 25 years ago, was named president of the college Tuesday. He has served as a professor of extension methods since 1923.
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Ore
Lewelling Ballard
Oregon State Colege
Th College
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