Britain Leads Move to End Spanish War
Prime Minister Chamberlain spearheads a diplomatic push to end the Spanish conflict sending a senior British official into Catalonia for a conference with Premier Negrin. Negrin vows to continue the war from Valencia with Gen. Miaja's central army, despite a Franco blockade. Stevenson, British agent to the Spanish government, met Negrin in a hidden Catalan village as cabinet members moved toward Valencia to seek a settlement.
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Britain
William Hillman
INS
London
Chamberlain
Spain
Negrin
Manuel Azana
Valencia
Mediterranean
Stevenson
France
Catalonia
Vaccine Rush To Flooded Kentucky Mountains
Louisville Feb 7 The Red Cross and Kentucky health authorities rushed vaccine for 250000 people into 30 flood stricken eastern Kentucky mountain counties to curb influenza and pneumonia as the Ohio River rose toward the Mississippi. Dr A T McCormack warned of potential high death toll and toured the affected area seeking emergency funds from the U S Public Health Service.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Mississippi
Red Cross
Kentucky Health Department
A. T. McCormack
McCormack
U. S. Public Health Service
Havre
Mont
Helena
Sheridan
Wyo
Casper
P. E. Blackerby
State Health Board
Two of Triplets Named For FDR Get Along Fine
Ripley Feb 7 Dr C Royal Kessel reports the Janney triplets Franklin Delano and Roosevelt born Jan 30 on Roosevelts birthday are improving Franklin and Roosevelt gaining weight while Delano remains fragile at three and a half pounds The mother Mrs Janney 28 is recovering and the public assistance department arranges care for the other children on the farm near Kenna
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Ripley
Franklin
Roosevelt
Delano
Janney
Joseph Janney
Abolition of Justice of the Peace System Advances
Senate judiciary committee reporters the administration’s constitutional amendment to abolish the justice of the peace system with minor house changes. The measure faces floor amendments and likely passage tomorrow. House acts on tax bills including gasoline tax extension and exemptions while debating replacing gallows with electric chair at Moundsville. Tax reallocation bill moves toward Gov Holt as part of school funding measures.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
House
Senate
Tax Department
Moundsville Penitentiary
Holt
Burning house rescue shows breath of danger
In Philadelphia a father shields his nine month old daughter Rosalie with a blanket sling before dropping her into the arms of neighbor Harry Miller as smoke and flames trap occupants on the second floor. All others escape unharmed. A bitter cold wave grips the West with sub zero readings from Wyoming to Montana. Officials brace for potential disease as flood refugees in Kentucky face typhoid and influenza risks. The Red Cross plans mass inoculations and serum distribution to prevent outbreaks.
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Philadelphia
Alexander Autal
Rosalie
Harry Miller
Miller
Autal
Chicago
INS
Rocky Mountain
Middle West
Wyoming
Montana
Colorado
Dakotas
Mercury Falls
Dixie Davis Admits He Paid Off Hines
New York February 7 J Richard Dixie Davis the former attorney for the Dutch Schultz policy racket testified he paid thousands of dollars to Tammany District Leader James J Hines for political protection for the syndicate Appearing as a guilty plea witness in Hines second trial on policy racket conspiracy charges Davis referred to the politician as Jimmy repeatedly
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New York
J. Richard
Dixie) Davis
Tammany
James J. Hines
Hines
Davis
Jimmy
West Virginia Defers Death Penalty and Marriage Rule
The West Virginia House rejected changes to capital punishment and the three day marriage license rule. Acclamation approved dropping Ballard’s proposal to end the three day rule, while 52-29 killed Hudson’s plan to replace gallows with the electric chair. Delegates plan anti capital punishment measures in days ahead as debates linger.
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West Virginia
House of Delegates
House
Judiciary Committee
Ballard
Hudson
Moundsville Penitentiary
Sen
Fleming
D.-Pleasants
FDR Denies Secrets Sold Amid Fire Control Debates
President Roosevelt told reporters that Britain could purchase an obsolete U S army device to direct anti aircraft guns but he denied that any foreign government was supplied with information on secret long range anti aircraft gear. He criticized alleged Capitol Hill sources and absolved the press from blame for a fake report about sold secrets.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Great Britain
U. S. Army
Navy
Capitol Hill
Britain
Perspiring Papa Jolted by Delay
Kansas City February reports a stressed father pacing a hospital corridor for over 60 hours as his son is born and doctors warn a twin arrival may be delayed about 10 days. The mother endures with quiet strength while fellow expectant fathers share the anxious scene.
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Kansas City
Milo McDonnell
Papa McDonnell
Papa
W. F. Wiedenmann
Trust Company
Wiedenmann
McDonnell
State Eyes Freeways and Two Year Driver Licenses
State road commission seeks a bill to designate freeways with abutters' rights removed and limited entry stations to speed cross country routes. A relicensing plan proposes reviving two year licenses to prune inactive names while the police back safety moves. Delegates Taylor and Haldren push highway measures amid chatter of federal action.
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State Road Commission
Taylor
Mingo
House Roads Committee
Commission
Sec
M. R. Hamill
The
Road Commission
Congress
Department of Public Safety
Hamill
State Police Department
Haldren
Mercer
Board to War On Bootleggers
The state liquor control commission asked the legislature for expanded powers in its war against bootlegging. A measure by Senate President LaFon would grant designated staff full police powers for liquor control violations and add a conspiracy clause to the act. The bill also seeks to authorize buying the current warehouse for up to 67500, raise agency payments to 3000, set a 250 license fee on industrial alcohol manufacturers, require bonds for transportation permit holders, bond holders of sacra mental wines, and replace individual bonds with blanket bonds for all staff.
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State Liquor Control Commission
Senate
LaFon
Commission
Garners Host To FDR First Lady Dinner Night
Vice-President and Mrs. Garner welcomed President and Mrs. Roosevelt to their sole official dinner away from the White House this season. About 50 guests attended as John Mulholland and Fred Warings Pennsylvanians entertained after the meal. The guest list included leaders from congressional diplomatic military and press circles plus several out of town guests.
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Washington
John Garner
Roosevelt
White House
John Mulholland
New York
American Magicians’ Society
Fred Waring
Garners
Roosevelt Urges World Disarmament Conference Lead
Sen William H King proposes a joint resolution urging President Roosevelt to summon a world disarmament conference to avert war. He argues the United States should lead in stopping the arms race and redirect spending to peaceful pursuits. House actions include Kennedy resolution defeat and a large defense bill moving forward.
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Washington
INS
Roosevelt
William H. King
Utah
King
Senate
Congress
America
Kennedy
House
Mexico
U. S
Columbia Gas Plans Restructure Under Holding Company Act
The SEC said Columbia Gas and Electric plans a $725 million restructuring to simplify its holdings. Atlantic Seaboard will sell Amere Gas Utilities, Virginia Gas Distribution, and Virginia Gas Transmission stakes to Columbia Gas and Electric, making them direct full subsidiaries. Atlantic Seaboard will cease to be a holding company. other subsidiaries will cease controlling others.
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Washington
The
Securities Commission
Columbia Gas and Electric Corporation
Ohio
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
New York
Kentucky
District of Columbia
Atlantic Seaboard Corporation
Columbia
Amere Gas Utilities Company
Virginia Gas Distribution Corporation
Virginia Gas Transmission Corporation
United Fuel
Columbia Gas and Electric
President Roosevelt Denies Roberts Veto Charge
President Roosevelt accused Sen Glass and Sen Byrd of obstructing Floyd H. Roberts' federal judgeship nomination by claiming a veto over patronage in Virginia. He said no governor or senator has any right to veto presidential nominations and dismissed Glass' article alleging Gov Price’s veto power. The president pressed that no one opposes Roberts based on unfitness.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Floyd H. Roberts
Virginia
Roberts
Sen
Glass
Byrd
James H. Price
Price
Mine Operators Seek UMW Aid In Coal Crisis
Logan, Feb. 7. The Logan Coal Operators' Association adopted a resolution detailing six factors causing losses in the coal industry and urging the United Mine Workers to assist. The document calls for congressional support and legislative relief to avert industry collapse.
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Logan
The
Logan Coal Operators’ Association
United Mine Workers
J. W. Colley
Huntington
Fairbanks Jr Tops 21 Best Dressed Men List
Douglas Fairbanks Jr led a list of 21 best dressed men at the National Association of Merchant Tailors convention awards. Citations honored wardrobe excellence and sponsorship of distinctive attire aspects, with others including James Melton, Arthur D. Vandenberg, Paul Draper, Atwater Kent, John Jacobs, Harrison Hoblitzelle, Frank A. Harden, and August L. Searle for varied stylish ensembles and innovations.
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Tailors
Philadelphia
INS
National Association of Merchant Tailors
Merchant Tailor Designer Association
Tony Williams
Bepit Vie
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
James Melton
Arthur D. Vandenberg
Paul Draper
Atwater Kent
Joseph
John Jacobs
Bryn Mawr
Harrison Hoblitzelle
Frank A. Harden
New York
August L. Searle
Minneapolis
Roosevelt Warns WPA Aid Cuts Could Hazard Millions
President Roosevelt urged immediate action on a $150 million WPA funding request, warning that millions now reliant on federal relief could be stranded by summer. He noted Congress cut his year’s relief estimate to $725 million, with House and Senate leaders citing economy and ongoing study of new facts.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
House
Taylor
D-Colo
Appropriations Committee
Woodrum
D-Va
Adams
Senate
WPA
General Motors Posts Strong Final Quarter Recovery
General Motors reports preliminary 1938 year end profits showing a strong recovery in the last quarter. Net earnings total about 102.32 million dollars for the year against 196.44 million in 1937, with the final quarter earning 63.93 million dollars or 1.43 a share on common stock.
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New York
General Motors Corporation
General Motors
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Sen. King
Columbia Gas
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