Unemployment Insurance Act Expands Coverage in Connecticut
The Social Security Board released an analysis showing Connecticut joining 17 states in adopting unemployment insurance laws, boosting coverage to over 9,000,000 workers. The report notes pooling of funds, employer and worker benefits, and varying wage limits, with deadlines and potential federal revenue implications. Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey considering or enacting related measures.
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Wassington
Social Security Board
Connecticut
Diego
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New Jersey
United States Treasury
Davey
Ohio
Wilbur J. Cohen
Lynn E. Eldridge
Wisconsin
Kump Silent On Session Call On Unemployment Bill
Governor Kump returned to his office with a draft unemployment compensation bill awaiting action but declined to discuss a special legislative session. A state payroll tax proposal could yield 3.8 million dollars in 1938, with 3.5 million to benefit West Virginia workers if levied by December 31. Nearby states Ohio Pennsylvania Maryland plan similar conformity acts as session opens December 10.
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Kump
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Charleston Retail Business Totals Near 34 Million
Charleston's 1935 census retail figure shows total sales of $33,751,000 with auto trade contributing $7,786,000 after including filling stations. Food stores totaled $6,? with 356 units employing 4,415 workers and a $4.2 million payroll. The automotive sector, though smaller in units, surpassed food in value, indicating an upward economy.
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Charleston
United States Bureau of Census
Chaclestum Chamber of Commerce
West Virginia
English Bishop Warns Edward on Need for God’s Grace
A Bradford bishop urged King Edward to seek divine grace for his office and urged the public to support his coronation duties. He defended the king’s private views while stressing the monarchy’s Christian foundations and urged more visible signs of awareness of his duty. The bishop rejected curtailing the coronation ceremony.
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London
Church of England
Edward
Bradford
Neds
Birmingham
King Edward
City Council Approves $250000 Auditorium Bond Issue
City council voted 19 to 3 to place a $250000 auditorium bond on the December 20 ballot after a stormy session with charges of motives and grapevine information. The ordinance sets total cost at $425909 with $40,900 for land, $320,000 for building, and $65,908 for equipment, federal funds expected to cover the rest.
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Carper
Chaney
Pierson
Horner
Bodeck
Dawson
Poffenbarger
Mathews
Davis
Flextultlty
Daweson
A. F. Wysong
Philp H. Hil
Elty Adustiges
Department Store Sales Rise and Jobs Grow in Fifth District
The Federal Reserve reports October and November gains in department store sales up 17 percent from last year. Building permits total $6,064,906, with employment improving in private trade sectors. Demand deposits rise, time deposits dip slightly as Fifth District industries run near full capacity.
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Richmond
Federal Reserve District
Federal Reserve Bank
Iosy
Postal Receipts Hit New Monthly Record in Charleston
Postal receipts at the Charleston post office climbed to a new monthly high for November as postmaster J. W. Singleton noted that every month since March set a fresh record this year. The November total was 50,726.295, compared with 41,401.32 in November 1935, an increase of 4,325.07.
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Charleston
J. W. Singleton
Russia protests Italian actions over Soviet ship searches
Moscow protests Italy over alleged searches of Soviet ships in Italian ports and discrimination against Soviet sailors by Fascist officials. The protest, conveyed by the Soviet ambassador in Rome, signals a sharp rise in anti Soviet tensions.
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Moscow
Dee
Asi
Russia
Merc
Rome
British Cabinet Faces Constitutional Crisis Over Edward VIII Marriage
London December 1 The British cabinet poised to confront a constitutional crisis unseen in a century as King Edward VIII presses to marry Mrs Wallis Simpson. Prime Minister Baldwin warned he will resign unless the king abandons the marriage plan. If Edward persists, ministers must choose to resign with Baldwin or support the king. Coronation may be postponed if the impasse continues.
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London
England
Stanley Baldwin
Edward VIII
Wallis Simpson
Edward
Ecabaret
Baldwin
Sir Simpson
Counties to Get Huge Tax Share
The auditor’s office reports 55 West Virginia counties will receive about 2,225,000 as part of the state income of 27,583,000 for 1936. Assistant Auditor Bailey notes funds disbursed cover nine months of scholastic, road, relief and welfare aids under the public welfare act. He cites transfers of 1,329,070 to the school fund for teachers, plus 500,000 to primary roads, 200,000 to secondary funds and 58,000 to counties for general relief, with a remaining state balance of about 2,000,000 for November.
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West Virginia
Cleveland M. Bailey
Bailey
General Revenue Fund
General Revenue
State Consumers Tax Revenue Reaches New High
The department head predicts quarterly revenue near 2.23 million, the largest since the tax began. Retail sales rose about 15 percent in October and November from the previous year, with October receipts near 686 thousand, second only to December 1815.
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Neturna
Inath Smith
Simith
Loyal Troops Launch Fierce Madrid Attack Amid Civil War
Madrid frontline combat escalates as government forces strike on all fronts against Fascists. In the siege city, troops reclaim the Clinic hospital area after a reported breakthrough by loyalists aided by international fighters. Basque insurgents reportedly seize Vitoria while Oviedo hosts heavy shelling from miners.
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Madrid
Spanlaty Rovernment
Socialist Defense Junta
Burgos
War Ministry
Clinic
University City
Vallescas
Villaverde
Bilbao
Avila
Vitoria
Oviedo
Leon
Wie
Saga Garki
Grado
Daveness
Penera
Ito
Shingleton Pushes Highway Patrol for License Law
Legislative observers see a chance for Col. D. Shingleton of the state police to aid passage of an annual license law for major vehicle operators. The law or accompanying legislation must provide for a highway patrol separate from routine trooper work and under public safety but limited to the highway and radio violations.
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Iere
D. Shingleton
Department of Public Safety
Ube
Burglar Gets Life Term After Hasty Alibi Testimony
In Chicago a juror’s quick verdict sends Edward Kubik back to prison for life under the habitual criminal act after a patrolman’s sharp remark undermines his alibi. The burglar claims the drugstore robbery was committed by another man while he played pinochle at a Mentrose avenue apartment.
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Chicago
Pec
Edward Kubik
Gald
Judge Crane Rules Fox Not In Perrin's Possession
Municipal Judge George W. Crane denies Walter Perrin a fox claim after a trap catches the animal but escapes to a neighbor. The ruling emphasizes Perrin failed to reduce the fox to lawful possession under the old law.
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Aderdfen
Dee
George W. Crane
Walter Perrin
Crane
Perrin
Roosevelt outlines Western Hemisphere war ban at Inter-American talks
President Roosevelt in Buenos Aires unveils a wide plan to banish war from the Americas and lift economic barriers. He calls for a neutrality accord with collective embargoes, aiming to deter global conflicts and spur regional unity among 21 republics.
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W. W. Chaplin
A. S
Buenos .Aires
Roosevelt
Americas
Europe
Asia
United Americas
Mr. Roosevelt
U.S
Efort
United States
Agla
Ingrisa
British Warn Of New European War Danger Over Spain
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told the House of Commons that the Spanish civil war risks igniting a general European conflict. He cited 12 090 to 15 000 foreigners in Spain or en route, including Germans, Italians, Russians and Frenchmen, with 1 000 Germans said to have reached Seville and Cadiz, as German ships continue routine calls.
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House of Commons
U. S
London
Anthony Eden
Spain
Eden
Commotata
Europe
Hard-Boiled Traffic Cop's Days Numbered
A dozen traffic officials from Northwestern University safety institute completed a two week course with aims to raise driving standards. They pledged to curb ticket fixing and push stricter license laws across states to improve motorist conduct.
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Safety Institute of Northwestern University
President to create giant housing agency drive
President Roosevelt plans to consolidate major federal housing efforts into a single large agency to direct a nationwide ten million homes in ten years program. The move would merge the Federal Housing Administration Home Owners Loan Corporation Reconstruction Finance Mortgage Corporation Public Works Administration housing division and farm home building activities. The combined operations involve about five billion dollars in mortgages and construction.
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Washington
Dec. L
Roosevelt
Ser
Robeert F. Wagner
Federal Housing Administration
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Reconstruction Finance Mortgage Corporation
Public Works Administrator
Farm Credit Administration
State Approval Required for Diplomat Marriages
Washington December 1 The State Department issued an order by President Roosevelt forbidding American diplomats from marrying aliens without prior approval. The circular notes a 122 foreign service officers married to foreigners, 18 percent of the corps, and states the secretary’s consent is now required before any marriage to a foreign national. No names are given in the release.
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Washington
Serébrse
Ptt
Jore
Foreig
State Department
Roosevelt
Navy
Department
FDR Bodyguard Gennerich Dies During Buenos Aires Visit
President Roosevelt's principal bodyguard August Adolph Gennerich, 55, died of a heart attack while dancing in a Buenos Aires cafe during the South American peace mission. The sudden death forced the president to curtail his schedule and cancel engagements until mid afternoon. Gennerich, a former New York City policeman, had served Roosevelt for eight years and was a trusted friend.
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Buenos. Aires
Roosevelt
South America
August Adolph Gus
Gennerich
Buenos Aires
Donchman
New York City
Police Department
Cold Stories Dominate At Annual Liars Contest
Burlington Wisconsin observers note weather inspired most tall tales at the Burlington Liars Club New Year contest. Members report a surge of cold and heat themed entries with local and national spoofing, including a Kenosha tale of melting snow and a Barnesboro shot story blown back by hail.
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Burlington
Wis
O. C
Hulett
Burlington Liars
Fiat
Huckett
A. P. Moran
Kenosha
Moran
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