Labor Peace Hope Still Is Held by Green
Washington dispatch reports William Green of the American Federation of Labor expressing hope for continued peace with John J. Lewis after a stalled meeting of AFL executives. He indicated possible conclusions later but offered no forecast. The CIO and AFL face divergent paths in organizing mass industries and steel drives while a substitute wage hour bill advances in Congress.
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Labor Peace Hope
Green
Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
John J. Lewis
Federation
Executive Council
Lewis
AFL
Lewis-Green
A. F. of
S.mantle
Fedration
A. Fu of L
A. Fl of L
CIO
American Federation of Labor Executive Council
Willan Green
North
South
Justice Department
Farmhand Vows to Rot in Jail Over Vaccination Refusal
Carlisle, Pa December reports farmhand Jack March refuses vaccination for his son, declaring he will rot in jail. This marks his third similar offense in four years and his second Jolfori confinement after prior eight months. Doctors cite a child’s blindness linked to past vaccination.
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Carlisle
Jack March
March
Jolfor i
South Mountain
Legion Leader Urges Industry to Retain Workers Over 40
In Columbus Ohio on December 4 Daniel J. Doherty national commander of the American Legion urged industry to aid in keeping men past 40 in gainful employment. He warned industry to shelve workers aged 9 years or more and noted the unemployed in this age group face discrimination as they reach the peak impact of job loss.
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Columibus
Daniel J. Doherty
American Legion
Legion
Doherty
Lee
Americans Told to Quit China Capital Nanking
U S citizens warned to be ready to evacuate Nanking at short notice as Japanese forces close in. The Panay gunboat remains as a possible refuge while embassies evacuate staff. Bombing planes hit targets inside and around the city and Chinese troops brace the walls and surrounding villages.
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Nanking
China
U. S
Panay
Nelson Johnson
Ming Palace
Sun Yat-Sen Mausoeum
Mercy Ship Target in Shanghai Evacuating Nuns
A British mercy ship was sprayed with bullets today while attempting to evacuate nine French Canadian nuns from Japanese control in Shanghai. The action occurred as authorities report effort was unsuccessful.
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U. S
Shanghai
Repeal Brings Big Revenues
Washington reports the first four years after repeal of national prohibition brought three billion dollars in new revenue for federal, state, and local treasuries. Taxes on intoxicants helped fund public finances as the era of prohibition ended after 13 years. The piece notes historic shifts and cites Senator James J. Bin DC.
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Washington
Congress
James J. Biniie UR
Hey
Perfect Crime Baffles G Men
New York December 4. Investigators of the Post Office Inspection Service seek the clue to a nearly perfect crime. A theft of $50,000 in registered mail from a double locked truck in transit has baffled crack sleuths. Three rusted postal employees checked packages behind Pennsylvania Station. Only two keys opened the truck doors.
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New York
Sam
Post Office Inspection Service
James J. Doran
Atlanta Girl Seeks Supreme Court Flag Salute Ruling
Dorothy Leales, 12, of Atlanta, asks the Supreme Court to decide if a public school flag salute violates her right to worship according to her conscience. Through her father Georges Leoles, the petition contends the Atlanta board of education imposes a religious requirement.
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Washington
Dec
Supreme Court
Dorothy Leales
Atelanta
Atelanta Board of Education
Georges Leoles
Page
Cornell announces new tuberculosis vaccine breakthrough
News from Cornell Medical Center reports a new safe tuberculosis vaccine made from steam heated dead germs and horse serum. Trials in rabbits showed protective results, with early human value yet to be learned, and findings published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine.
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Howard W. Blakeslee
New York
Cornell Medical Center
Journal of Experimental Medicine
Rockefeller Institute
Eugene L. Ople
Jules Freund
Cornell University
Medical College
New York University
Cornell
Belgian King Seeks English Bride Amid Royal Rumors
London dispatch reports King Leopold of Belgium, aged 36 and widower, arrived incognito with Queen Mother Elizabeth for a weekend at Welbeck Abbey. Rumors hover of a possible engagement to English peers, but the British Press Agency notes no announcement is due. Leopold, known for active state duties since Queen Astrid’s 1935 death, travels with discreet public appearances.
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London
Leopold
Belgium
Europe
Elizabeth
Ann Cavendish Bentinck
Brussels
Astrid
Science Fights To Save Babies At St Elizabeths Hospital
In Chicago on December 4, health officials led by Dr. Herman N. Bundesen fought a baffling infant disease at St. Elizabeth's hospital. Ten newborns died in ten days, eight remain ill, with several in critical condition. No new deaths in the last 24 hours. A conference of staff physicians followed a bulletin from hospital leaders.
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Chicago
INS
Science
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Herman N. Bundesen
City Board of Health
Bundesen
Operation Gives Blind Boy Light Opens New World
HOY SPRINGS N Mh Dee 4 - a 12 year old now sees light and color after cataracts were removed surgeons report the boy Julian can name his house and describe objects around him he imagines a football and other daily joys as he adapts to sighted life in a friendly world
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Hoy Springs
Dee
Dution
Galindo
Ziven
Adelina Hoyer
Rupery
Senate limits debate on farm measure to speed action
The Senate reached a unanimous consent agreement setting 15 minutes per speaker and 20 minutes for the bill on amendments, with one debate per item. The consent excludes Sen Lee's substitute and any other substitutes, and does not apply to motions to send the bill back to committee. The rule takes effect Monday afternoon, with hopes the bill passes next week.
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Washington
Senate
Sen. Barkley
Barkley
Sen
Lee
Okla
Agriculture Committee
Agriculture
Roosevelt In Haste To Return To Capital From Cruise
President Roosevelt began a 3480 mile journey back to Washington by sea and land, cutting three days from his southern trip to resume dental treatment after an infected tooth removal on November 18. Officials stressed his condition remained good and the move was for medical care, not delay.
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Miami
Fla. Dee
Roosevelt
Washington
White House
Six Tax Law Changes Listed
A congressional tax committee listed six new revenue law changes, including taxation of dividends from paid up life insurance policies. The changes aim to plug loopholes and simplify administration. Chairman Vinson said the government’s total revenue would be affected, though no precise estimates were available.
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Washington
Drc
Congressional Tax Committee
Vinson
House
Ways and Means
Treasury
Farmer Returns $2800 He Found on Virginia Street
A farmer, Harry Kinder, returned a bag containing about $2,000 in cash and checks found on Virginia street. A meat packing firm auditor Kay was transporting funds to the bank when the incident occurred, leaving his child momentarily unattended.
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Disgenes
Hurricane
A. W. Holz
Harry Kinder
Kinder
Virginia Street
Kay
Max Baer Becomes Father to Eight-Pound Son
In Oakland California on December 4, eight pound son born to former heavyweight boxing champion Max Baer and his wife Mary Ellen Sullivan Baer. Physicians report mother and baby doing nicely.
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Oakland
Calif
Der
Max Baer
Mra Maer
Mary Ellen Sullivan
Washington, D
Federal Reserve Revises Stock Trading Rules
The board of governors of the Federal Reserve System announced a plan to smooth out and liberalize trading requirements for stock brokers and customers. Effective January 1, the regulation on extension and maintenance of credit by brokers will be revised, clarifying and simplifying the rule without changing margin levels or mandating reduction of existing loans.
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Washington
Board of Governors
Federal Reserve System
Bankers foresee 1938 upturn after current slump
Leading bankers across 44 states, in a survey led by Reuben A. Lewis Jr., foresee the present business slump ending in four months or more and an upturn in 1938, with some predicting gains as early as the first quarter of 1935. They cite attitude shifts, tax relief, and favorable monetary conditions as key factors.
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Chicago
Reuben A. Lewis, Jr
Mictropolitan Trust Company of
Lewis
Renlles
Jaras Rals Eee
South
Southern Bank
Big Business Congress Opens In New York Huddle
New York reports a major industrial gathering as leading tycoons and executives assemble for the annual congress of American industry. Sponsored by the National Association of Manufacturers the three day event includes preliminary discussions overseen by the National Industrial Council. FDR to keep in touch noted as part of the coverage.
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New York
America
Congress of American Industry
National Association of Manufacturers
National Industrial Council
FDR
Jan Garber Denies He Stayed Out Nights
Los Angeles reports Jan Garber. orchestra leader denies staying away from home nights in his wife Dorothy Garber divorce suit. She seeks division of community property valued at 75008 and custody of their daughter Janis.
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Los ‘Angeles
Jan Garber
Orchestra Teader
Ned
Today Table
Dorothy C. Garber
Janis
Dewey Transforms U S Crime Fight From New Post
News profile portrays Thomas E. Dewey as a rising district attorney with national ambitions. He targets political crime links in major cities, eyed as a future governor or president, and plans to press the wider crackdown on underworld influence as he begins his new role.
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INS
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Tamman Hall
U. S
New Post
Dewey
White House
Republican National Committee
Dewry
Octapus
Hoover Tax Probe Inquiry Offered
Secretary Morgenthau promised a most searching investigation if former President Hoover believes he has been harassed or improperly dealt with by revenue agents. He said any complaint from another taxpayer, whether prominent or obscure, would trigger a similar inquiry. He added he would dismiss those responsible if persecution is found.
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Washington
Morgenthau
Hoover
William Start - Myers
Princeton University
Professor's Theory And Practice Differ
Evanston December 4 A Northwestern University child psychologist Professor John J Morgan charged with kicking and choking 10 year old Donald Sherrie after a snowball incident His actions were defended by his mother and he criticized swift punishment in his book Child Psychology urging restraint for at least 24 hours The report notes Morgan’s theory and practice diverge while he faces the accusation and defends his approach
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Evanston
John J. Morgan
Northwestern University
Donald Sherrie
Morgan
Donald
Palth Sherrie
Borgan
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Federal Reserve System Board of Governors Liberalize Credit
N.Y
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Tammany Hall
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