Final Action On JPs Nears In House Today
The house advances a constitutional amendment to replace the justice of the peace system with a minor judiciary. Leaders claim Republican lawmakers may join Democrats to send the measure to the senate for final action in 1940. Minor amendments allow incumbents to serve to 1943 and clarify shortcut court representation.
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Jp’s
House of Delegates
West Virginia
Senate
House
Judiciary Committee
Money Danger Told to Congress by Federal Reserve Board
The Federal Reserve board in its annual report warns Congress of dangers from vast idle money and urges possible legislation to curb credit growth. It notes banks hold 3.6 billion dollars idle now and could double, creating a large potential base for expanded bank credit.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Congress
Federal Reserve System
Quote from Willie Willis on confrontation and pride
A statement by Willie Willis about a conflict referencing a child and dirt in the eyes. He notes no one is ashamed to retaliate against those bigger than them. The remark reflects defiant attitude and personal bravado in a tense exchange.
Chile Sees New Quakes After Major Disaster
Rescue workers struggle as new tremors threaten survivors in Chillan and surrounding areas. U S Army planes ferry aid and medics from Panama to support relief efforts while Congress prepares relief and reconstruction legislation.
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Santiago
Chile
Valparaiso
Chillan
U. S. Army
Congress
Franklin C. Wolfe
P. m
Panama
George Smith
American Red Cross
U. S
Norman Armour
Ralph Wooten
U. S. Mill
Winter Blizzard Paralyzes Great Lakes Region City Wreck Toll
A historic winter blizzard blankets the Great Lakes area, leaving Chicago lines wrecked with 135 injured and 16 dead in two hours. Snow accumulates over 14 inches, prompting school closings and travel shutdowns across Illinois and Michigan. Delays hinder emergency response as it barrels toward the eastern seaboard.
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Great Lakes Area
Seaboard
Midwest
Great Lakes
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Georgia
Senior Judge Manton Resigns Amid Loan Inquiry
New York reports the senior U S circuit judge Martin T Manton resigns amid a widening probe into alleged loans totaling over 400000 from litigants before his court He denies any wrongdoing but steps down to avoid becoming the focal point of controversy while the justice department pledges a thorough inquiry.
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New York
Martin T. Manton
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Justice
Roosevelt
Washington
Frank Murphy
Justice Department
Kerosene User Burns to Death Lighting Match
Nat B. Wade of Lufkin Texas used kerosene to ease rheumatism then lit a match to smoke and was burned to death. The incident occurred January 30.
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Lufkin, Tex
Nat B. Wade
Biggest Spending Plan in History of New York Mapped
Albany, Jan 30 AP Gov Herbert Lehman proposed a 1939 40 state budget of 411 682 122 and called for three new taxes to fund what he called the largest spending program in New York history. He predicted a fresh deficit of 33 147 272 by June 30 due to the business recession and cited an 18 200 000 increase over the present budget mainly for unemployment relief. He urged freezing of
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Albany
N. Y
Herbert H. Lehman
New York
Lehman
West Virginia Justice of Peace Fees Draw Fire
An out of state motorist recounts paying $17 plus cents in a West Virginia city after skidding into another car. A local justice and constable arranged attachment proceedings, the visitor paid damages and the fees, and plans to file a complaint with the attorney general.
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West Virginia
the Gazette
Justice of Peace
Attorney General's Office
Liquor Prices Cut in State Stores Amid Sales Review
Liquor prices drop five cents per pint to 25 cents per quart on 30 items in state stores Wednesday. Chairman R E Kelly said reductions come from companies on all but two items, with the commission cutting one item by five cents. Interviews with salesmen begin today on items for the March 1 list as 40 to 50 items may be dropped from the February 1 list due to weak sales. New items may be added but likely not matching the eliminations.
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R. E. Kelly
Liquor Control Commission
Germany backs Italy in any war says Hitler
Berlin dispatch reports Adolf Hitler pledging strong Germany and fascist Italy to defend peace or pursue conflict against reckless forces. He says no territorial aims on England and France beyond colonies and warns that a world war would destroy the Jewish race in Europe.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Reichstag
Germany
Italy
England
France
Hitler
Fuehrer
U. S
Spain
Interior Ickes
Europe
Thefuehrer
TVA Is Victor In High Court
The Supreme Court 5 to 2 ruled 14 private utilities lacked standing to challenge the constitutionality of the Tennessee Valley Authority, avoiding judgment on TVA’s broad navigation flood control and hydroelectric power programs. The decision came as Prof. Felix Frankfurter joined the Court as its ninth member.
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Washington
Tennessee Valley Authority
Supreme Court
High Tribunal
TVA
Felix Frankfurter
Harvard University
Roosevelt
Williams Given 10-Year Sentence
Alfred Williams of Clendenin the state's principal witness in a prior trial of Stanford Cavender pleaded guilty yesterday to the armed robbery of E. K. Turner Marmet liquor store attendant last January in intermediate court. Judge Jackson Savage sentenced Williams to 10 years in the state penitentiary the minimum penalty for the offense. Indictments charging Cavender with armed role Please Turn to Page 7 Col. 8.
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Alfred Williams
Clendenin
Stanford Cavender
Charleston
E. K. Turner
Marmet
Jackson Savage
Williams
State
Cavender
President Urges Nation Aid in War on Paralysis
President Roosevelt, broadcasting from the White House on his 57th birthday, calls infantile paralysis a national peril and urges nationwide cooperation. He notes past tuberculosis success and outlines that half of this year's funds fund national research while the rest stays in communities. he thanks campaign workers.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
National Foundation
Hitler pledges support for Italy and calls for colonies
Hitler told the Reichstag he would back Italy in any war and demanded Germany’s prewar colonies be returned. He warned the United States to stay out of German trade with South America and outlined aims linking economic needs, anti Bolshevism, and a trade war if required.
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South America
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Italy
Germany
France
Hitler
Reichstag
Austria
Czechoslovak Sudetenland
Kroll Opera House
Wilson
U.S
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