Congress Hemmed In By Conflicting Farm and Housing Debates
Congress moved toward compromise on major measures including the administration housing bill and the farm bill. Conferees agreed on details for the housing act and debated prevailing wage requirements, while southern Democrats stalled the anti lynching bill. The House approved a sugar act and crop loan funding totaling 74.25 million dollars with provisions for sugar benefits and cotton loans.
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Washington
Conference
Senate
Lodge
Mass
Administration
INS
House
Dairy amendment to farm bill to be rewritten for workability
The joint committee said the dairy amendment pushing farmers to avoid using land for dairy products or livestock if they divert acreage from crops would be rewritten. Senator Pope proposed a substitute allowing normal feeding of livestock. final decision pending. McNary and Duffy warned dairy regions would resist changes.
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Washington
McGill
Kan
Pope
Idaho
Joint Congressional Committee
Senate
House
McNary
Oregon
Duffy
Wis
Gunmen Fail to Slay Manchurian Chief in Tientsin
Ten Chinese gunmen opened fire Friday in the British concession aiming at former Manchurian guerilla boss Li Tu. Li was absent, but two of his nephews were shot. one killed and another badly wounded. British guards were posted to calm frightened retirees seeking refuge. Motive unknown.
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Tientsin
China
Li Tu
Tax policy clash erupts at Ways and Means hearing
At a Friday hearing in Washington the Ways and Means Committee faced a heated debate over the tax law. E H Lane of Lane Cedar Chest accused the provision taxing undistributed profits. Rep Lamneck and others challenged the rule as possible evasion, while Chairman Vinson defended its legality.
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Washington
INS
House
Ways and Means Committee
E. H Lane
Lane Cedar Chest Company
Alta Vista
Rep. Lamneck
Ohio
Lane
Rep
Crowther
New York
Vinson
Kentucky
Senate
Wallace Says He Has No Intention Of Running For Senate
Secretary Wallace denied plans to run for the Senate in Iowa or seek any other office in 1938. He said reports linking him to the Iowa race were unfounded and noted discussions with Governor Kraschel on party unity.
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Wallace
Senate
Washington
Iowa
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Nelson G. Kraschel
White House
Kraschel
Glenn Fletcher Chosen Regional Representative For Chevrolet Dealers
Glenn Fletcher head of Rapids Chevrolet will travel to Detroit to represent Great Lakes region dealers at a two day dealer planning conference in the General Motors building. He was chosen as one of eight regional representatives from the United States at a Chicago meeting. Discussion will focus on sales plans.
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Glenn Fletcher
Rapids Chevrolet Company
Detroit
Mich
Chevrolet
Great Lakes
General Motors
Fletcher
United States
Chicago
French Government Wins Confidence Vote in Parliament
Paris reports say the chamber of deputies backed Premier Camille Chau temps's new radical socialist cabinet by a large margin. He urged national defense reorganization, currency stability, League of Nations fidelity, and stricter production controls amid the arms race.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Camille Chautemps
INS
France
America
Britain
League of Nations
Woman Hurt as Hit and Run Driver Strikes Car
Mrs. Smith was injured when a driver backing from a misread instruction struck her toe and leg as she inspected the other car. He fled the scene after running a red light turning onto First Avenue. She reported to police, returned to work next day, and her damaged car needed repairs.
Ross Kidnap Case Ends With Bodies Found In Wisconsin Cave
FBI details Alexander Anders confession on the Ross Gray slayings. Bodies buried in a Spooner area cave after a ransom dispute and a fatal shooting. Anders charged as the case moves to Chicago federal court. no Lindbergh link found.
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Superior
Wis
Spooner
Ross and
Gray
Hoover
Ross
Chicago
Automobile
Anders
FBI
Minnesota
Holland Tunnel
New York City
Lake Geneva
White Plains
N. Y
Charles Mattson
Tacoma
Wash
Shakopee
U S Commissioner Edward J McPartland Reappointed
Edward J. McPartland of Cedar Rapids has been reappointed U S commissioner for the Cedar Rapids division of the northern district of Iowa for a four year term. The appointment was made by Judge George C Scott of Sioux City and announced by Mrs. Adelaide Avery deputy United States clerk of courts.
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Edward J. McPartland
United States
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Adelaide Avery
George C. Scott
Sioux City
Lindbergh Act Death Penalty For Kidnappers
A reference to the Lindbergh Act notes it provides the death penalty for kidnappers. The mention aligns with postwar discussions on federal crime penalties and aviation era security concerns.
Munger Urges Savings, Stable Policy for Prosperity
The speaker argues capital investment hinges on secure property rights and inexpensive money. He favors higher savings returns and cautions against inflationary finance, corporate tax effects, and volatile planning. Farmers fared better in price cuts, while industry erred by resisting production cuts.
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Munger
Congress
Body of Chicago kidnap victim sent to Chicago Sunday
Spooner Wisconsin reports the body of Charles S. Ross, 72 year old Chicago manufacturer and kidnap victim, moved from a Spooner mortuary after federal recovery. Coroner Harry W. Dahl said the body would be sent to Chicago Saturday. A separate Malta meteor shower note cites 500 meteors a minute on October 9, 1933.
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Chicago
U. S
Martin Ward
Peter Anders
Charles S. Ross
Spooner
Wis
Harry W. Dahl
Washburn County
Malta
Iowa Senate Race In Flux As Kraschel Delays Decision
WASHINGTON Gov Nels Kraschel left the White House amid silence from Iowa party leaders on the Senate race involving Clyde Herring and Guy Gillette. Herring said Kraschel had yet to decide, while Gillette planned to run, and Democratic leaders planned weekend talks before Kraschel returns to Iowa.
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Washington
Nels Kraschel
Iowa
Capitol
White House
Clyde Herring
Kraschel
Guy Gillette
Nels
Herring
Gillette
E Ii. Birmingham
Congress
James Farley
Des Moines
New York
Birmingham
NYE Declares CCC Shortage Probed
A Senate hearing transcript shows NYE urging end to fraudulent payrolls and demanding return of payroll vouchers. The acting comptroller general Richard Elliott informs Roy Lassly that forged payments were prevented only by proper duty and that an investigatory system should verify recipients. O'Mahoney urges immediate army action to curb checks without inquiry.
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Adams
Richard N. Elliott
Roy F. Lassly
Interior Department
Treasury
Lassly
Suitely
O'Mahoney
Wright Trial Hears Trap Theory In Wife Murder Case
In Los Angeles the prosecution argued that Paul A. Wright may have staged a trap for his wife Evelyn and his friend John B. Kimmel and then killed them after watching through a bedroom mirror. Police testimony described the bedroom setup including bed clothes turned back neatly and the position of a chair when investigators arrived.
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Reed
Wright
Kimmel
Los Angeles
Paul A. Wright
Evelyn
John B. Kimmel
Ernest Roll
Harry W. Reed
Borah to Examine Charges Milton Unfit for Senate
Senator Borah announced he will review protests alleging John Milton, New Jersey, is unqualified for admission to the Senate. Labor’s non partisan league will submit written complaints to Borah, as Milton prepares to take the oath with Governor Harry Moore of New Jersey accompanying him to Washington.
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Washington
INS
William E. Borah
Idaho
John Milton
New Jersey
Senate
Milton
Borah
Labor
League
Harry Moore
Woman Denies Candy Giving Ties To Poisoned Stepsons
Mrs. Margaret Turner 28 denied to authorities that she made candy and gave it to two of her stepsons, Horace Leo Turner Jr 11 and Kenneth 6, who are recovering from a poisoning illness at the County hospital. State's Attorney said the family and the father reported the candy tasted funny and the woman and her husband were held for questioning.
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Rockford
Margaret Turner
Robert E. Nash
Horace Leo Turner
Kenneth
Horace
1868 Patent for Extended Bib to Catch Spilled Food
A patent from 1868 covers an extra long bib with a spreadable table protector and built in rim to catch falling food, designed to shield clothing and surfaces during meals.
Auto Makers and F D R Agree on Principles
President says no plan for a permanent advisory body to the government on policy and prefers voluntary private group exchanges. He cites combined discussions with leaders like John L. Lewis and Owen D Young as useful in addressing the recession and clarifying misconceptions. He notes congressional role and limits on RFC loans hinge on security.
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John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
Thomas W. Lamont
J. P. Morgan
Owen D. Young
General Electric Company
Congress
Mr. Roosevelt
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC
Jesse H. Jones
McKinley Graduating Class Stages Noel Coward Comedy
The January 1938 graduating class at McKinley senior high presents the three act Noel Coward comedy I'll Leave It To You at 8 tonight in McKinley auditorium. Miss Marjorie Emerson directs with cast members Jack Swan Jeanne Hatch La Verna Drapela Virginia Yungman Jeanne Marshall Kingston Brokaw Bob Burchard Mary Penningroth Dorothy Ann McLeod and George Gable. The senior orchestra, directed by Paul Anthony, will provide intermission music.
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McKinley Senior High School
Noel Coward
McKinley Auditorium
Marjorie Emerson
Jack Swan
Jeanne Hatch
la Verna Drapela
Virginia Yungman
Jeanne Marshall
Kingston Brokaw
Bob Burchard
Mary Penningroth
Dorothy Ann McLeod
George Gable
Paul Anthony
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