FDR May Ask Greater Relief Appropriations
President Roosevelt told a Texas group of House liberals that if employment does not improve soon he may ask Congress for additional relief funds this session. The meeting proposed a permanent public works program and urged repealing the Woodrum Amendment forcing WPA money to be spread over a year. The group outlined further reforms including nationalizing the Federal Reserve Banks, a broad tax plan, a strong direct farm bill, a national land use and soil conservation program, expansion of Social Security, and a simplified federal government system.
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Washington
INS
Roosevelt
House Liberala
Congress
Maury Maverick
Texas
Wie
Works Progress Administration
WPA
Sympathet!c
Maverick
Board studies school expenses across 38 counties
The board of public works reviewed cost sheets for schools in 38 counties to estimate how much of the remaining secondary aid funds are needed to sustain full terms. Authorized by the 1937 legislature to allocate about 1.75 million, fiscal experts estimate 700,000 to 800,000 may remain for the last four months, enough to keep most schools open for nine months. Governor Holt called the meeting and noted other matters for consideration as officials plan elective actions.
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Board of Public Works
Holt
Clean Sweep Said to Target Nazi Diplomatic Service
Berlin reports say Chancellor Hitler and new foreign minister Von Ribbentrop plan a purge of the German diplomatic service to install loyal Nazis at key posts. Ulrich Von Hassell is deemed too reactionary and unlikely for London, with further army changes anticipated but not via arrests.
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Hitler
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Joachim von Ribbentrop
von Ribbentrop
der Fuehrer
Berchtesgaden
Bavaria
Ulrich von Hassell
Rome
London
Foreign Office
Walter von Treichmnau
Werner von Fritsch
Fourth Army Group
Steel Pact Near As CIO Prompts New Contract
In a guarded conference the CIO urged U S Steel to renew contracts for more than 50,000 men, with sources privately predicting a quick settlement before the Feb 26 expiration. The talks hint at Lewis not attending, and the shift follows a January discussion with Thomas L. Moses and Myron Taylor at his home.
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New York
CIO
U.S. Steel Corporation
Watrant
Pittsburgh
Wew
U. S Steel
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Thomas L. Moses
Nr Sicel
Big Steel
Myron Taylor
U.S. Steel
Taylor
West Virginia Birthday Coin Bill Introduced
Senator Neely of West Virginia introduced a bill to mint 50 fifty cent pieces to honor West Virginia’s 75th birthday on June 20. A companion measure was filed in the House by Erp Edmiston of West Virginia.
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Washington
Sen. Neely
D. W
West Virginia
Howe
Erp Edmiston
D. W. Vas
Pastor's Slaying Remains Mystery in Georgia
Coroner J D Baldwin announced a full investigation into the slaying of Rev Dr Charles Lee at his home on St Simons Island. Police hunted the murder weapon and a car seen fleeing toward the pier as the widow reported a vehicle speeding away.
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ST. Simons Island
J. D. Baldwin
Glynn County
Charles Lee
Historle
Chris Episcopal Church
Youth from Rome Surrenders After Bank Robbery Plot
Gerald C Bates of Rome Ga confesses to planning a robbery in St Albans W Va after fearing serious trouble. He hitch hiked Joy, Ky, borrowed a gun, and aimed to rob a bank for $50 operation funds. Bates handed his gun to Carl Gunnoe and admitted intent while noting banks were closed. He was jailed on weapon possession and awaits state police inquiry.
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Gerald C. Bates
Rome
Carl Gunnoe
S J. Albans
Gunnoe
Bates
Joy Racing
St. Albans
Gunnee
Banke
Gunner
Squire G. C. Berridge
Kanawha
Chiang Takes Charge of Rail Zone Defense
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek is reported to have assumed direct command of Chinese forces in north central China to defend the Lunehad railway against Japanese advances. He arrived in the Tientsin Pukow zone and leads two armies blocking Japanese movement north of Suchow and south of the river. Heavy fighting along the Hwai River south of Suchow continues as Chinese try to prevent crossings.
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Shanghai
Chiang Kai-Shek
China
Lunehad
Chiang
Tientsin- Pukow
Nanking
Suchow
Hwai
Cenral China
Domei
Twane Mataui
AFL Suspends 3 Big Unions
Miami February report says the American Federation of Labor moved to revoke the charters of three large unions tied to the CIO, including United Mine Workers and two others. CIO leader John J. Lewis dismissed the action as important but insignificant, as AFL notes its Denver convention mandate. The AFL council acted to recall charters, with formal notice awaited from the miners’ Washington convention.
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Miami
Fla
American Federation of Labor
Mie Committee For Industrial Organization
AFL
United Mine Workers
CIO
Lewis
John J. Lewis
Mine Union
Washington
AFL Executive Council
Denver
Mine Onion
Flashes of Life In These U S
Chicago reports a mother fears her son may take his life after a telephone tip. Police visit the Bucher office and later see Edmund Bucher, who recalls winding up everything and heading down to check the timing. No evidence of danger found.
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Chicago
Watcr
Edmund V. Bucher
Firestone Dies Of Blood Clot In Miami Beach
Harvey S. Firestone, founder of a vast rubber empire, died in his sleep at Harbel Villa near Miami Beach. He was 6? years old. Only son Russell was present. other family members were away. Funeral planned for Akron Friday. Born near Columbus, Ohio, Firestone built a business from a farm boy start into a world leading tire maker.
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Miami Beach
Calumbiana
Wrg
Four Local Men Granted Writs by State Supreme Court
The state supreme court yesterday granted habeas corpus writs to four Charleston gamblers who attacked the probation statute. Writs returnable in circuit court. Judge Juan F Bouchelle scheduled a hearing for tomorrow morning in Freedom. The men, arrested for violating probation, are A M McCarus, C A Whitestein, Robert Carson, and Mose Goodman.
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State Supreme Court
Charleston
Circuit Court
Juan F. Bouchelle
A. M. McCarus
C. A. Whitestein
Robert Carson
Mose Goodman
Mage
Youth Admits Shooting Girl At Film Show
Paul King, 18, a part time market worker and recent Prentytown reform school inmate, confessed to wounding Mildred Prost, 14, at the Inn West Slide theatre Friday night. Police Chief Tully said King is held on felonious shooting charges as the girl’s condition listed as fair. King was among early suspects Saturday, released then re-arrested for case study. he allegedly said he did not mean to shoot and claimed he was intoxicated.
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Paul King
Mildred Prost
Inn West Slide Theatre
Tully
Reform School
Firat
King
Alex Gates
Fred Case
Navy, Congress clash over foreign alliance and expansion
Admiral Leahy testified the U S has no alliance with any nation and urged defense building to 3000 patrol planes and 19 auxiliary ships. Congress demanded Hull and Roosevelt explain U S aims for 1942 43 amid fears of war and Britain Anglo American naval ties.
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Washington
INS
America
Congress
William D. Leahy
Navy
U. S
House
Senate
Roosevelt
Hull
U.S
Rep
Southolf
Wisconsin
Hiram W. Johnson
Cal
Britain
Thia
Leahy
House Naval Affairs
Allence
Naval Opera
Thong
City advised to buy water utility in Charleston
A report by J E Setile, consulting engineer for Charleston’s special water committee, argues city ownership of the water system could cut rates and spur development. The Charleston portion valued at 3.2 million, with financing claimed feasible and only tangible plant assets needing external valuation.
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Charleston
J. E Setile
Settle
South Charleston
Mussolini Proposes Plan to End Foreign Intervention in Spain
London reports Premier Mussolini offering a proposal to halt foreign volunteers in the Spanish conflict as Britain declares a near blockade of Franco's key Mediterranean base. His plan calls for withdrawal of volunteers on both sides and final pullout of all foreign forces, signaling a potential Anglo-Spanish peace framework.
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London
Mussolini
Great Britain
Franco
Mediterranean
Spain
I ‘Ducento
Embassy Picketing Prohibited by Bill
Washington February 7 10NS1 The bill prohibits picketing foreign embassies and legations in the national capital after becoming law Those who display flags banners or other items to bring odium on any foreign government party or organization face a 100 fine and 60 days imprisonment The State Department approved the le
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Washington
Rouse
Senate
Odlum
Seb Department
Case Of Imprisoned Little Girl To Be Presented 1 To Grand Jury
In Connellsville Pennsylvania a five year old girl known as Alice Harris remains unable to walk or talk. Her mother Martha Harris and grandfather David Harris face a grand jury on charges of cruelty to an infant. They were originally charged with neglect and now face possible two years in jail and a $500 fine. The couple posted bail at $1,000 each as nurses describe Alice as brick like and treated at Fayette county home.
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Connellsville
Alice Harris
Martha Harris
David Harris
Miss Morris
Alice
Fayette County
FM. Smith
Western
Penne
Wright Juror Too Sorry to Serve in Wright Murder Trial
In Los Angeles on February 7 an emotionally upset juror, William H. Foster, was excused from Wright juror duties amid the Paul A. Wright murder case. Doctor Benjamin Blank reported Foster could not continue listening to evidence without a nervous collapse. An alternate juror, a woman selected earlier, was seated in Foster’s place as testimony continued. Prosecution witnesses described Wrights quarrels and a concealed gun from the Wright home, while defense counsel called three witnesses to support his client’s position.
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Los Angeles
Paul A. Wright
William H. Foster
Benjamin Blank
Jalil Phyate Clan
Foster
Wright
Mala
Werd Perry
Wrights
Mrs. Wright
Miss Perry
Glendale
Jerry Glesler
Aviation
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