Ford Faces Open Conflict With Agencies
Ford Motor Company enters a clash with two federal branches as the Senate Civil Liberties Committee opens hearings on Ford labor policies amid a labor board case accusing unfair practices. Ninety Ford employees are summoned for January 18 as the stalled dispute tests government action and union rights.
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Washington
INS
Henry Ford
National Labor Relations Board
Ford Motor Company
Senate
Ford Company
la Follette
Senate Civil Liberties Committee
Ford
Sen. Thomas
Utah
Labor Board
Thomas
Labor
Bonfir
Island Occupied By Uruguayans
Uruguayan naval forces seized Garcia Island in the River Plate, a long disputed territory between Argentina and Uruguay. The move raises fear of a warlike crisis as Buenos Aires could send Argentine ships to reassert its claim, given the island's strategic position near Buenos Aires and Montevideo.
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Buenos Aires
INS
Garcia Island
River Plate
Uruguay
Plate
Argentina
Plot to assassinate Paris officials exposed in court
In Paris a magistrate court heard details of a sensational conspiracy to kill premier Leon Blum interior minister Marx Dormoy and other Popular Front figures. Eugene De Jonckeere described vast secret arms dumps and plans to seize government power and restore a monarchy, per police testimony.
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Patus
Vier
Leon Blum
Marx Dormoy
Popular Front
Eugene de Joncle
Paris
France
GMC to Lay Off 30,000 Men
Detroit December 28 General Motors announced a recession driven layoff of about 30,000 automotive plant workers in the United States effective January 1. President William S. Knudsen said no plant would close fully and many workers would endure a 24 hour three day week. The company will still employ over 205,000 in the U S with payroll above 24 million monthly. Knudsen cited a saturated used car market and stockpiles at dealers as the cause for the cutback while noting actions would follow seniority and UAW terms.
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Dethoit
General Motors Corporation
U. S
William S. Knudsen
Chrysler
Detroit
Ford
Dearborn
New Dara
Knudsen
General Motors
Michigan
United Automobile Workers’ ‘Union
Om New Care
Ffir
Flashes of Life In These United States
James A. Barton quit his WPA job last May. Newspapers reported a man of the same name and the WIA crossed him off the list. On November 3 Barton reapplied for WPA work and spent ten days convincing officials he is who he says.
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Oklahoma City
James A. Barton
WIA
Barton
Tas
Prairie Big Apple Cowtown Square Dances in Lamar
In Lamar Colorado on December 2 invitations went out for the annual cowboy dance with Square dancers and Range riders both invited. Two orchestras will perform dance favorites, creating a clash with the big apple theme for the evening.
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Prairie
McNary Push for TVA Inquiry Sparks Senate Debate
Washington talk of a congressional probe into the Tennessee Valley Authority grew as Sen. McNary of Oregon urged a broad inquiry. He suggested the Senate Commerce Committee might take the lead amid friction among TVA directors and a high profile dispute over marble leases in the Norris dam basin.
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Washington
Drc
Tennessee Valley Authority
Aofency
Sen. McNary
Oregon
TVA
Norris
Tennessee Valley
McNary
Rito
Sen
Berry
Tenn
Norris Dam
Jobless Offices Organized Across Kanawha District
Unemployment offices in Kanawha Putnam Clay Nicholas and Fayette counties prepare for a Monday rush of jobless residents. District chief A M Starling oversees new staff training late deliveries and fixtures while offices expand in Charleston Montenbery Chelyan and Oak Tails. Enemploy ment insurance administration adds to postwar workload as census suggests large initial intake but a gradual steady flow.
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Kanawhs
Putnam
Clay
Nicholas
Fayette
Charleston
Federal Estate
A. M. Starling
Davidson
South Charleston
Ubeerty Hall
Montenbery
Chelyan
Oak Tlals
Fountain of Death described to Society
Washington AP report describes a new fountain of death using a submerged quartz crystal in a harmful liquid to emit high frequency vibrations that kill germs and small animals. Researchers Paul Beard and W F Gantyourt of Stanford say the device can eradicate bacteria in minutes, with potential study use.
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New
Fountain of Death
Washington
Society of American Etlologists
Cahenere
Paul J. Beard
W. F. Gantyourt
Stanford University
Scientists Hold Key to Solving Poverty and War
Indianapolis December 28 an agricultural expert told the American Association for the Advancement of Science that science must apply medical and chemical methods to social problems. Grove Hambidge of the U S Department of Agriculture argued science can end hunger and poverty by equitable distribution of abundance, citing surplus commodity programs as an example of socially minded action.
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Indianapolis
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Ickes to Reply To FDR Critics
Washington December 20. Signs the administration will fight back against business critics as Secretary Ickes plans a radio address Thursday on government and business relations. The topic echoes Sinclair Lewis. The talk precedes a Jackson speech on monopolies and price hikes. The president may press ahead with his legislative program at the new session starting next week.
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Washington
Sec. Ickes
aAssomatus
Chitl
Interior Department
Sinclair Lewis
U.S
Jackson
Robert H. Jackson
Tavseveli
Sesson
Congress
Thespital
Senate
36 in Mine War Get Maximum Penalty
Federal Judge Charles G Brisgle denied motions for a new trial and sentenced 36 defendants in the fine and train bombing conspiracy case to the maximum penalties. Each received four years in prison and fines of 20,000 dollars. Turcone ephany and Wo counts dated violation of the Sherman anti trust act referenced.
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Springfield
Charles G. Brisgle
Ancient Gate of Troy Found by Expedition at Site
Dr Carl W Blegen disclosed at the Archaeological Institute of America that an expedition uncovered massive 20 foot thick wall foundations at the northwest gate of Troy. The remains, dating to the era of Agamemnon and Ulysses, include a known gate where Helen watched battles.
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Troy
Helen
Carl W. Blegell
University of Cincianarti
Turekey
Blegen
Archaeological Institute of America
Ulysses
Mergen
Sracan
Hunter Freauted
Woman Slain, Man Kills Self
A jealous husband, Donald Patr, shot Mamie Ronk, killing her, then shot himself at their South Charleston home. Coroner ruled murder and self-inflicted death. Witness Paul Rank described the events. Patrick left a note noting jealousy. Police traced the sequence to a nearby Jackson hotel before Patrick fled. Funeral arrangements were pending at Snodgrass.
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Donald Patr
South Charleston
Patrick
Mamie Ink
Paulsine Non
Ben Sparks
William Dwyer
Dwyer
Arnold Brabhan
Desk Sergi
Adam Hird
Charleston
Nct
Robert Stack
Fred Singleton
Jackson Hotel
Mrs. Ronk
Mater
Pauline Ronk
Snodgrass
Pauline
Grace
Jeff
FDR Sees Need To Boost Naval Building Plans
President Roosevelt says world events justify higher naval building estimates and may require more authorizations. He notes no immediate personnel expansion and defers details on vessel types and numbers to ongoing study, referring a letter to House Subcommittee Chairman Taylor.
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FDR
Washington
Roosevelt
U. S
Panay
Taylor
Coln
House Appropriations
Vinson
Strike of Paris Public Utilities Paralyzes City
Paris faced a potential halt to water gas lights and street cleaning as a general strike called by a joint committee of public service unions began. Transport workers considered joining in sympathy, while efforts to prevent the disruption included special arrangements for hospitals and vital institutions. Government mediators worked to avert a deepening crisis in the French capital.
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PATS
INSI
Paris
Tranport
Ftestat
Paria
Daughter Freed In Yule Slaying
In Warren a coroner ruled the Christmas Eve shooting accidental as Louise Campbell, 28, the daughter of James A. Campbell, was freed after brief funeral services for her mother. The inquest found no charges pressed. Witnesses said the revolver discharged during an attempt to grab the gun while responding to a candle.
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Warren
Oll
Louise Campbell
James A. Campbell
Miss Campbell
Cordelia Campbell
Angel
Paul Hodge
Tad Cemetery
Louis
Hodge
J. C. Henshaw
Campbell
Ate Rotney
Japanese threat in China prompts refugee evacuations
From Shanghai dispatches Gen Iwane Matsui warned Japan may advance 1000 miles into China's interior if anti Japanese policies persist. Americans and foreigners fled Tsingtao as Japanese forces reach Shantung. U S cruiser Marblehead and destroyer Pope stood by to evacuate about 280 more.
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Shanghai
Iwane Matsui
Japan
China
Tsingtao
Hankow
Chungking
Shunking
Ois
Yangtze River
Wanking
U. S
Sacramento
Timboata
Marblehead
Pope
Tsinan
Army Seeks Miracle Machine to Spot Planes Distantly
Washington December 28 The army reports progress on a secret device at Fort Monmouth New Jersey described as an extremely delicate heat detector using infrared rays to locate and track a pursuit plane up to 20 miles away even with engine off and lights out Automatic triangulation identifies the exact plane within two seconds The weapon seeks to aid rapid interception amid ongoing experiments by army engineers.
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Washington
Crazed Filipino Kills 3 Stabs 10 in Oakland
A Filipino dishwasher fatally stabbed three people and wounded ten others in a spree in the Filipina district. Bonifacio Aranda, 29, was captured by officers Lee Brown and Dan Huge after threatening several blocks, claiming he “went crazy” when his wife left him. Victims included Savera Dulay, Guznat Delphine, and an unidentified Filipino. a UC student Bill Kiraze was injured lightly. Police noted unknown additional deaths may have occurred but no further bodies were found as order was restored.
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Oakland
Calif
Filipina
Bonifacio Aranda
Philippine Association of California
Lee Brown
Dan Huge
Aranda
Savera Dulay
Guznat Delphine
Folice
Cook
Joe Bundict
Mary Morales
Bill Kiraze
University of California
Santa Claus Gets Stuck in Chimney in San Antonio
In San Antonio Texas on December 7 a Salvation Army event featured a child friendly scene as Santa Claus became wedged in a specially built chimney. Attendees freed him and he resumed gift distribution amid relieved smiles from about 100 children.
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Santa Claus
San Antonio
Tex
Sante
Salvation Amy
Santa
Leviathan Scrap Destined For Use on Battlefields
The 38. S. Leviathan, once a World War I era battleship dubbed to end war, sails to a Scottish junk yard for conversion into scrap. Manned by a skeleton crew, the rusting hulk will be broken next spring, its steel to be forged into cannon and ammunition for future wars by European and Asian powers. The ship’s demise mirrors lingering imperial aims as Ernest Simpson’s divorce ties unfold.
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New York
Atlantic
Manly
Ita Hobsken Pict
Europe
Asia
Rebels Routed From Teruel Stronghold in Spain
Madrid dispatch reports government shock troops captured the insurgent seminary at Teruel after six days of siege. The seminary and adjacent convent burned as 6,000 insurgents and civilians reportedly trapped in three strongholds faced a government trap and possible rescue attempts. Radio appeals to Franco continued despite military actions.
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Teruel
Santa Clara
Indalecio Prieta
Barcelona
Fomes
Figs
Toruel
Gencealissii
Francisco Franco
Ald
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