Nazi Turkish Trade Treaty Reported
Istanbul Turkey indicates a temporary trade pact with Germany covering exchanges of goods to 7.5 million Turkish pounds and an unlimited period. Nazmi Topcoglu says the deal shifts risk to Germany and may be extended. Turkey aims to broaden ties with Italy and other European nations as Germany remains its major customer.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Germany
Nazmi Topcoglu
Comhuriyet
Topcoglu
Baron Franz von Papen
United States
Italy
Britain
Weden
Norway
Holland
Switzerland
Drop Indictments Against Kansas City Prosecutor
W. W. Graves Jackson county prosecutor was cleared of circuit court charges of neglect of official duty as three indictments were dismissed. He faces an ouster suit in the state supreme court while continuing to be accused of failing to invoke liquor and gambling laws against certain establishments. A judge quashed one indictment for improper grand jury conduct, and the other two were dismissed on a motion by the assistant state attorney general.
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Kansas City
W. W. Graves
Jackson County
Lloyd C. Stark
State Supreme Court
Graves
Marion D. Waltner
Olliver W. Nolen
Water beetle Hydrophilus lays eggs in silken boats
A historical note explains the water beetle Hydrophilus lays eggs in tiny silken boats that float on the surface of the water, a curious reproductive behavior described for readers.
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Hydrophilus
Eminent Sculptor Puzzle Pages Reflect Historical Figures
A vintage crossword style clue set features horizontal and vertical entries about an eminent sculptor. Answers reference Augustus, Irish terms, greetings, and material terms, with cross clues spanning gods, statues, and ancient crafts.
Role Borah Shaped Democrats in Court Plan Battle
The article outlines how Senator Borah directed Democratic strategy against Roosevelt’s court plan in 1937. It notes his dictation of key steps, his verdict on the defeat, and his emphasis on public support for institutions, citing letters, lawyers, educators, and clergy who opposed the plan.
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Washington
INS
Senate
Roosevelt
William Edgar Borah
Supreme Court
Ameri
Borah Leads Opposition Strategy Against President’s Plan
The narrative details how Senator Borah guided Democratic opposition to the President’s policy, urging no substitute and stressing merit in defeating the plan. It notes leaders like Van Nuys Wheeler and Burke, the push for constitutional amendments, and the retirement of Associate Justice Willis Van Devanter as a strategic blow.
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Frederick van Nuys
Ind
Borah
Burton K. Wheeler
Mont
Ben Stern
van Nuys
Edward R. Burke
Neb
Wheeler
Burke
Willis Vandevanter
Wyoming
Senate Judiciary Committee
White House
Vandevanter
Supreme Court
Urge Caution in Arming Warns Manufacturers
The National Association of Manufacturers urged Congress to fund national defense with caution and prudence, arguing that excessive spending now could waste resources on obsolescence tomorrow. The AP report notes the call came Tuesday from Washington.
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National Association of Manufacturers
Congress
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