Senate Passes Garnishee Bill and Other Measures
The Senate approved the garnishee bill in a unanimous 31 to 0 vote. The House of Delegates backed a proposed constitutional amendment to foster new industries in West Virginia. A governor’s bill to curb the numbers racket gained favorable committee action, and the Mines and Mining Committee advanced the administration’s substitute for the miners’ certificate bill.
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Senate
House of Delegates
West Virginia
Senate Judiciary
House Mines and Mining Committee
House
United Mine Workers
West Virginia Coal Association
State Department of Mines
State Department
Drifting L-21 Submarine Menaces Clyde Shipping
Urgent radio warnings urged ships off Scotland to watch for the unmanned British submarine L-21, which broke from a towing tug in a gale and drifted toward Holy Island and the Clyde river mouth. The vessel drifted about 25 miles amid near hurricane winds threatening Atlantic traffic. The tug Strongbow sheltered from 60 mph winds as tides shifted its course.
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Port Patrick
Scotland
INS
Amavy
Holy Island
Clyde River
Atlantic
Galloway
JP and aides indicted on extortioncharges of debtors
Pittsburgh February 21 A county grand jury indicted Justice of the Peace Earl S Faust and three constables and a bill collector on conspiracy misdemeanor and extortion charges. Indicted are Constables Joseph Amedick John Dempsey Joseph Nollo and store collector S B Frankel. Witnesses said the squire and Frankel collected heavy costs and trumped up morals charges against couples arrested in parked autos.
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Aides
Spooners
Pittsburgh
Justice of the Peace
Earl S. Faust
Joseph Amedick
John Dempsey
Joseph Nollo
S. B. Frankel
Squire
Frankel
Cardinals Face Pressure Over Papal Succession Conclave Plans
Vatican City February 21 The Fascist press speculates on papal succession warning against a political pope. Il Regime Fascista favors a non Italian pope only if he focuses on religious matters. La Stampa cartoons target threats from Communism and freemasonry. Cardinals plan conclave starting March 2 with 62 members expected.
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Vatican City
Pius XI
Il Regime Fascista of
Cremona
Roberto Farinacci
Grand Council
la Stampa
Turin
Dying Youth 18 May Return Home From Hospital
Eighteen year old Harry O'Brien, diagnosed with aplastic anemia by Dr. W. E. Irons, was cheered by a possible home visit as he received his 41st blood transfusion in a month. Donors numbered nine after an urging.
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Huntington
Harry O’brien
W. E. Irons
Irons
Harry
Eight Warplanes Lost In Fog Crash At Pensacola
Eight navy training planes crashed in fog during a 12 ship flight near Pensacola Florida killing two pilots. Three instructors and one student survived by bailing out. Cadet C W Harbert from Bristol West Virginia was among those who bailed out. Brazilian officer Lieut G F Presser also died. An inquiry will take several days.
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Pensacola
Fla
Alabama
C. W. Harbert
Bristol
W. Va
Congress
Washington
G. F. Presser
Rio de Janeiro
N. M. Ostergren
Eath
Presser
Corry Field
Ostergren
McDavid
U S Warned Of Air Invasion Route From Africa
Maj. Gen. H H Arnold told the Senate military committee that Germany could attack the United States by establishing airdromes and stockpiling supplies in South America via sympathizers, though he did not predict such an attack. He noted about 1700 German planes could reach from Africa to South America, but none could cross the Atlantic loaded with bombs.
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Washington
H. H. Arnold
Army Air Corps
Senate Military Committee
Germany
U. S
South America
Arnold
Reich Air Force
Africa
Cape Verde Islands
Atlantic
Think Before Marrying Says Brooklyn College Inquiry
Educators at a Cleveland convention report Brooklyn College women students advising would be brides to consider compatibility over romance. Mary A. Johnson says dating all types can yield a happier marriage, and an intellectual wife should seek an intellectual equal for balance in the home.
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Cleveland
Brooklyn College
Mary A. Johnson
Miss Johnson
Women
National Association of Deans of Women
Roosevelt Nears Naval War Scene in Atlantic Engagement
President Roosevelt aboard the U S S Houston nears the Atlantic fleet exercise area about 1500 miles east of the Panama Canal. Navy reports indicate scouting operations by plane and destroyers as the two fleets begin initial fleet problem operations. Weather is excellent and exact Houston position remains undisclosed.
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Executive
Atlantic
Panama Canal
Miami
Fla
INS
Roosevelt
U. S. S. Houston
Houston
Daniel J. Callaghan
Caribbean Sea
Arthurdale Bans Meetings Over Flu Outbreak
Arthurdale residents face a flu outbreak with public gatherings banned by Resident Manager Glen F. Work. Sunday services and Sunday school halted. schools closed since Friday as nearly every family is affected. Five teachers ill and more pupils and teachers confined at home.
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Arthurdale
Glen F. Work
E. Grant
Kanawha Wreckers Set Action Date
Kanawha street riverbank buildings below the Union Trust company by Park Construction to be wrecked under a salvage contract from Dravo. Dravo engineers press ahead to clear space for grading and riprap on the parkway project with on the spot sale of salvaged materials to buyers with trucks.
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Kanawha Street
Union Trust Company
Park Construction Company
Dravo
Parkway
Columbia Boulevard
Delaware Avenue
Billy Goat Sent to College by Texas Governor
Governor W Lee O Daniel states a billy goat that browsed the governor's mansion lawns is sent to Texas A and M college for educational use. He notes the animal became a family member and was offered because other family members attend the University of Texas.
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Billy Goat
Texas
Austin
Tex
W. Lee O’daniel
Texas A. and
M. College
University of Texas
Billy
13 Unions Rebuke AFL Proposals In Labor Act Clash
CIO reports 13 AFL unions in revolt against Wagner act amendments pushed by Sen. Walsh. AFL spokesmen deny a broad rebellion, citing leadership disputes with John L. Lewis. Lewis says a peace discussion with Mayor LaGuardia occurred, but denied any peacekeeping authorization.
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Washington
INS
Congress of Industrial Organizations Today
A. F
Sen. Walsh
Mass
Federation
CIO
AFL
Auto Workers, Textile Workers
John L. Lewis
Sen. Thomas
Utah
Senate Labor Committee
National Labor Relations Board
International Typographical Union
American Federation of Teachers
AF of L
LaGuardia
New York
C O Board Expands As Alleghany Protests
Chesapeake and Ohio directors voted to enlarge the board to twelve, adding Homer L. Ferguson of Newport News and Ralph C. Gifford of Louisville. The move replaces John C. Myers of Ashland and increases Morgan-affiliated influence at the railroad empire run by the late Van Sweringen brothers.
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Cleveland
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Alleghany Corporation
van Sweringen
Ferguson
Gifford
Herbert C. Fitzpatrick
George D. Brooke
Guaranty Trust Company
New York
Britain approves huge Britain's arms race cost plan
The House of Commons approved Britain's large share of the international arms race and the government won consent to double borrowing for defense from 2 billion to 4 billion pounds. Morrison said Britain and France are coordinating on a joint plan to use all resources if war comes. Chamberlain warned the arms race could bankrupt Europe and signaled possible overseas aid to France.
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London
House of Commons
Britain
Chamberlain
Europe
W. S. Morrison
Duchy of Lancaster
Baron Chatfield
Morrison
Churchill
France
Federal Probe Of Nazis Demanded After Madison Square Garden Rally
Col. Lewis Landes of the American Legion called for a federal inquiry into a pro Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden last night. City officials reported no major riots as about 100000 anti Fascists gathered outside and 13 arrests were made by 1700 officers. Fritz Kuhn led chants as a single scuffle occurred inside when a Jewish student leaped onto the platform.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
American Legion
Garden
Fritz Kuhn
Lewis Landes
Ameri
Electric Mixer Pulls Out Baby's Curls
In Denver on February 21 three year old Elaine Nybord tugged at her mother’s electric mixer. The appliance toppled the bowl and batter, pulling most of the hair from Elaine’s head, according to her mother Mrs C A Nybord.
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Denver
Elaine Nybord
Law Sets Minimum For Whisky Jigger
NEW YORK city council adopts an ordinance fixing the minimum whisky jigger content at 1 1/4 ounces in public bars and requires the net content to be labeled on each glass.
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New York
Taylor Heads City Democrats Seeks Overthrow Of Republican Machine
The Democratic executive committee chose Frank L. Taylor assistant prosecutor to lead the campaign against the well funded Republican machine. Taylor will replace Sheriff J. M. Slack as city committee chairman. Ward conventions set for March 10 with 310 delegates to the nominating convention. The city convention arrives March 17 at the Armory. The committee vows to nominate and elect honest fearless men and accuses the Republican administration of tolerating vice and law violations. It cites funds alleged to have been raised to influence the election and links improvements to federal support and local benefactors.
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Frank L. Taylor
Taylor
J. M. Slack
Armory
G. C. Robertson
U. S
France to Send Envoy to Burgos
Paris reports indicate France plans full recognition of the Spanish Nationalist regime and to appoint a French general as ambassador to Burgos. Gen Georges Catroux is the leading candidate for the post as Bonnet drops conditions for recognition and Britain hopes for mercy toward Government leaders.
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Paris
Burgos
Bonnet
Georges Catroux
Algeria
Robert Hodgson
France
Foreign Office
One-Day Gonorrhea Cure Reported by Sulfanilamide
Dr. Herman Goodman of the New York City health department announced a 24-hour cure for gonorrhea using sulfanilamide combined with vaccines and silver preparations. Eight patients were treated with complete recovery, suggesting potential immunization uses.
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Howard W. Blakeslee
New York
Herman Goodman
New York City
Goodman
Big Defense Program Gains Stronger Support
Congress backs President Roosevelt’s $500 million rearmament plan as war threats rise. House debates a $53.6 million bill for naval air bases and furthers prep for a larger Army and air defense boosts. Senate action on Guam defense and a 3,000 increase in warplane strength is anticipated.
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Washington
INS
Congress
Roosevelt
George Washington
America
House
Carl Vinson
Naval Affairs Committee
Japan
Senate
Sen
Rev. Pittman
Foreign Relations Committee
Prsident Roosevelt
Life of Export Bank Continued
The House passed a bill to extend the export import bank for two years by 280 votes to 77, sending it to the Senate. The measure would push bank powers to June 30, 1941 and cap outstanding loans at 100 million dollars while extending the commodity credit corporation credit line to 900 million dollars.
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Army
National Guard
Senate Military Committee
War Department
House
Senate
Sen
Sheppard
Texas
Washington
Commodity Credit Corporation
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