Hand Of FDR Seen As Peace Parleys Resume
DETROIT AP report on Feb 9 describes a renewed General Motors strike peace parley session with Governor Murphy saying talks would reconvene at 1 a.m. EST. Both sides reportedly show earnestness to end the deadlock as new settlement proposals surface and Roosevelt reportedly spoke with conferees.
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Detroit
General Motors
Frank Murphy
Washington
Roosevelt
Roy
Herard
Chrysler Raises Pay of Workers in New Wage Increase
DETROIT February 94h The Chrysler corporation announced a wage increase estimated to total 13 to 14 million dollars annually. The average rise is about 10 percent benefiting roughly 100,000 hourly workers out of a 70,000 strong workforce including clerical staff. This marks Chrysler’s fourth general wage advance since August 1933, following earlier raises that year and in 1934. The firm also reported a 1936 production total of 1,041,000 passenger cars and trucks, the first calendar year production above one million.
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Chrysler Corporation
Chrysler
T. Koller
Faro
Willie Witlin Verse Sparks Anecdote At Pub
A quirky line attributed to Willie Witlin in a Robert Quilles piece hints at a humorous miscommunication about going to a bar. The narrator jokes that words may injure while knees feel the strain, capturing a lighthearted, informal tone from the era.
Utility Firms Step Into Line And Register
New York Feb. AP states two major power systems, North American and American Water Works and Electric, move to register under the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1985, ending a four year court fight. They also withdraw suits in DC aimed at testing the act’s constitutionality, following a federal ruling that forces registration or business restraint.
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Federal ‘Securities and Exchange Commission
Public Utility Holding Company
North American Company
American Water Works and Electric Company
Electric Bond and Share
Mack
Nortmericans
American Water Works
H. Hobart Porter
Etectric
Husband Recalls Finding Wife's Body in Hotel Bath
New York Feb 9 Frank W Case testified in Queens County Court about discovering the body of his wife in their Jackson Heights apartment bathtub last month after she had been beaten and strangled. Major Green, 33, and Negra Porter, ? are on trial for murder. Green’s counsel conceded the crime but claimed he acted under a troubling impulse. Case testified he feared when trying to call his wife Jan 12 and found the apartment in disarray. He described rushing home from his office and seeing the scene.
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Queens County Court
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Bnd
Richard T Barry
Barry
First Autos Cross Bridge on Inspection Tour
Automobiles crossed the new South Side bridge yesterday morning in an inspection run by bridge officials. Two cars carried Mayor D. Boone Dawson, WPA administrator FL W. McCullough, and city officials. the other included Col. C. P. Fortney and Wis. Bridge and Iron Works staff. The crossing tested steel girds and concrete base as weather permitting pours begin, with no traffic disruption or open date predicted.
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FL W. McCullough
E. C. Smith, Jr
R. P. DeVan
BE. &. Mills
Col. C. P. Fortney
Robert Barton
J. W. Marlborough
Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Works
Leonard W. Mosby
Mit
Levee Battle Believed Won In Tennessee Flood Fight
Dying winds and clearing skies eased anxiety as Mississippi valley residents watched flood crests near Memphis. Army engineers reported the crest near Memphis was passing and warned the river would stay near crest levels for days. Downstream, Helena and Vicksburg prepared for the flood crest as backwater inundated lowlands and sent refugees toward safety.
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Tenn
Mississippi Valley
Memphis
Tegard Heights
Eugene Heybold
Helena
Ark
Vicksburg
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Mississippi
Kazoo River
Cairo
Judge, 33, Is Urged For Federal Bench
President Roosevelt has nominated Alfred Murrah a 33-year old Oklahoma City attorney for a federal district judgeship in Oklahoma. If confirmed he would be the youngest judge on the federal bench and among the youngest ever appointed, in line with a campaign to rejuvenate the judiciary.
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Roosevelt
Oklahoma
Senate
Alfred ¥. Murrah
Oklahoma City
Red Uniforms For Lobbyists Advocated by Van Sickler
Delegate Van Sickler of Greenbrier proposed red uniforms for lobbyists during a House debate on bill No 43 requiring lobbyist registration and a $3 fee. The amendment drew mockery then proportionally serious support as 23 delegates voted red uniforms, with reflections on lobbying and a note of Gazette opposition.
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Debesus
Greenbrier County
Secretary of State
Chamber
Navy Opposes Sale of Ordnance Plant At Charlestown
Neely and Smith confirm that the Navy will not sell the Charlestown ordnance plant or its equipment. Message from U S Sen Neely and Congressman Smith notes navy reversal amid wartime conditions. Officials had previously debated disposal but halted action after new world conditions.
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Smith
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South Charleston
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WPA Conference Scheduled Today
A WPA conference in West Virginia will outline the use of up to 500,900 dollars in federal funds to repair or rehabilitate public property damaged by recent floods. The plan prioritizes labor costs, with 90 percent for wages and 10 percent for materials and equipment.
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West Virginia
F. Wey McCullough
Abe Foresythe
Huntington
Robert Rath
Parkersburg
Harolld
Kenova
Joan T. Hereford, Jr
Ceredo
Welch, Thorp
Gary
Libbey-Owens-Ford 1938 net profit reported
Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Co. posts 1938 net profit of 10,379,588 dollars, equal to 414 a share, vs 3,167,420 dollars or 4.26 a share in 1935. Directors approve a 4 cent quarterly dividend and set March 1 as record date for March 16 payout. Company offices listed in Oil City Pennsylvania with plants in Charleston and Parkersburg West Virginia Shreveport Louisiana Ottawa Be Be Tolodo and Roasford Dy.
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Libbey-Owens- Ford Glass Company
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Parkersburg
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Ottawa
Tolodo
Roasford
Roosevelt outlines broad labor program seeking 30 hour week
President Roosevelt plans a wide labor bill to address unemployment with hearings on a 30 hour work week led by Sen Black and Rep Connery. He assured the leaders of labor groups and met them in White House talks to reveal a simple bill within constitutional limits and a shift from the NRA act. No further details were given.
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Connery
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White House
Many Famous Beauties Just Land by Nose
New York February 9. Photographer Arthur Leen and O Neill stated the nose counts for five percent in selecting top models. He named 1937 all American model team members Frances Donelon of New York Barbar Beckwith of Miami Katherine McLaughlin of New York Frances Joyce of Scranton and Rowan.
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Arthur Leen
O.neill
Frances Donelon
New York City
Barbar Beckwith
Miami
Katherine McLaughlin
Frances Joyce
Scranton
Evening Rowan
Holt Measures Presented To Lawmakers
Six administration measures, two aiding municipalities, were sent to the legislature. A consumer sales tax bill moved to amendment. two proposed city revenue options allow local gross sales and consumer taxes in addition to state levies. Proposals include caps on capitation, motor vehicle, automobile privilege, and local gross receipts taxes, plus a local business income tax aligned with state rates.
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House of Delegates
Kay-Thomas
Charles E. Hodges
Homer. A
Rebels Capture Valencia Road Near Madrid in Fierce Assault
Spanish Civil War report says Franco’s fascist troops claim severing the Valencia road, the main link to government-held Madrid. Government forces reportedly resisted near 10 miles southeast of Madrid as foreign legionnaires and Moors led a heavy assault, with hundreds of government casualties noted and civilians fleeing along the highway.
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Washington Holds Man in Mattson Kidnap Case
OLYMPIA Wash Feb 9 Chief William Cole of the Washington state patrol announced an arrest in connection with the Mattson kidnapping case. He refused to reveal the suspect’s identity location of arrest or where held.
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Pug Nose Beauty Trends Captivate He-Men At Congress
Seattle Feb report notes hair stylists claim pug noses can be made esthetically pleasing with proper styles. Burton Skiles and Stites explain reversing curls and sculpting waves to balance facial features. Skiles cites 50 000 heads styled and draws in clientele from Texas to South American fields for permanents.
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Burton Skiles
Stites
National Beauty Congress
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Sisiles
Court Plan Tests In House Today
Washington reports administration leaders plan a swift House vote on two less controversial court reform principles. Senator Sumners said he would push bills allowing 70 year old Supreme Court retirees with full pay and an extra justice for each retiree over 70 who declines to retire, plus speed up legislation expanding direct appeal rights to the Supreme Court from adverse district rulings in private disputes. The debate on Roosevelt court plans continued as critics call for compromise on retirement age and new appointments.
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Supreme Court
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Suepreme Court
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Legislatures oppose Roosevelt plan across states
Associated Press reports state legislatures in Maine Connecticut and Texas overwhelmingly oppose the president's court expansion. Colorado and South Carolina show mixed actions as the debate over adding justices grows. The Maine and Connecticut votes frame a national battle as Republicans push to shield the judiciary while Democratic support wavers.
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Connecticut
Lea
Texas
Flashes of Life in These U.S.
Brief clippings note a council discussion on a large chili meal for firemen and Ed Brandt’s surprising intake of 72 bowls of chili nine sandwiches and eight cups of coffee after a workout. A Chicago divorce case details Mrs Seibona’s claim of freedom and the judge’s decision granting a divorce.
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Wiss
Ed Brandt
Equality For Mules in Wisconsin Fair Races Debate
A fragment notes the equality for mules proposal in Madison Wisconsin urging parity in fair races. Assemblyman Felix Kremer is mentioned as a supporter or advocate while other details are garbled about eligibility and conduct at fairs.
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Felix ‘Kremer
School Proposal Gains Local Support Under Industrial Education Plan
George A. McGarvay, regional head for industrial education, plans to arrive today to discuss a large vocational school at the Junior High. He will meet about 20 Thomas Jefferson students at 7 30 tonight, invited by John E. Nelson, supervisor of industrial education. The project originated with Maj. Francis W. Turner and gained backing from the American Legion post led by 2 committees, with officials including Mayor 20, Dawson, L S McDaniel, Fred J. Teal, Herbert Kyle, Joe Recco Gormén, and John Easton voicing support.
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Department of Education
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Thomas Jefferson
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L. S. McDaniel
Kanawtha_ college
Fred J. Teal
Herbert Kyle
Joe Recco Gormén
John Easton
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