Merchants Of Death Book Sways Public On Munitions Profits
Hamilton Fish urges curbing private munitions profit as public interest grows. The review highlights figures from the book Merchants Of Death detailing war versus peace profits of major firms including US Steel Bethlehem, Du Pont, International Mercantile Marine and others. It notes congressional findings on armor plate pricing and government plant ownership, urging reader awareness of wartime profits and policy implications.
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Hamilton Fish
House of Representatives
Congress
Pi&bills
Dimitiona
United States Weel Corporation
Lts
du Pont
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Ansoonda Copper
American Smelting and Refining Company
Republic Iron and Steel
International Mercantile Marine
Hines
Atlas Powder Co
Canadian Car and Foundry
Crocker Wheeler Co
Hercules Powder Co
General Motors
War Times
Bouth Charleston
Penhaylyauls Steel
Harding
Government munitions profits spark Kanawha valley debate
An analysis notes an exceptionally fine armor plate could be made cheaply, yet the government bought armor plate from steel interests at allegedly exorbitant prices. The issue of munitions profits touches the Kanawha valley, inviting reflection on government spending and local impact.
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Great
Kanawha Valley
Debating the New Deal in West Virginia Editorials
An opinion piece from Wheeling Register lauds New Deal reforms while denouncing criticism from rivals. It argues that the public favors experimental social and industrial improvements over a return to pre-1930s conditions, citing polling and past harms under prior leaders.
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Wheeling Register
West Virginia
Wheeling
The
Intelligencer
Mitchells
Morgans
Wiggins
Mellons
Literary Digest
President asks Congress to reconsider coconut oil tax
The president sent three messages to Congress urging a three cent per pound coconut oil tax be reversed. He argues Congress pledged tax exemptions for Philippine independence and failed to keep faith, causing harm to the islands' industry and commerce, and that correction is warranted without veto.
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Congress
Philippines
Parody on Johnsons powers under N R A echoed in Senate remarks
Senator Schall ridicules the federal reach of the National Recovery Act. He cites constitutional limits on interstate commerce and argues Brigadier Johnson extends federal authority into local trades. He questions why price fixing for barbers, shoe shines, clothes pressing, and cleaning falls under interstate commerce.
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Johnson
Washington Labor Bills Surge On Amid Crises
The speed of labor reform measures rises as a Toledo gunfire incident and a Dal. Joann Dillinger linked crime threat push the justice department bills from secret committees to enactment. President Roosevelt backs passage as Senate leaders rally amid strikes nationwide.
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Washington
Jung
Joann Dillinger
Justice Department
Hoadle House Judiciary Committee
Toledo
White House
Senate Labor Committee
Bob Wagner
Erd
of & Labor Board
Massachusetts
David I. ‘Walsh
Labor Committee
Iong
McIntyre Day by Day and Dinner Promotions
A column critiques dinner honors and promoter schemes, noting contempt for guest of honor dinners and racketeering patterns. It cites true sincerity at a Waldorf dinner for Yin Coby, laments exclusive clubs' decline, and reflects on dining service practices, tipping, and regional fried chicken varieties with nostalgic tone.
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New York
Ir Yin Coby
the Waldorf
West Virginia senator hopeful Chilton draws wide praise
Washington and New York leaders react to William E. Chilton sr.’s Democratic nomination bid for West Virginia senator. Governors, former senators, and prominent editors commend his record as a newspaperman, public advocate, and progressive voice while noting his strong statewide support and possible impact in the primary.
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Washingeur
UMJ
Washington
Mfe
New York
William £. Cullton
Weal Vir-ginia
5. P. Morgan
Davis Elkins
Chilton
Wilson
Cary Graynon
Josph Tumutty
George Gordon Bettle
West Virginia
Neely
Matthew Bi
Senator Chilton
West
Carlton
House of Delegates
Senate
Carter Glam
Virginia
the Treasury
House
Chilton Waton
Borah
Senator Borah
Idaho
Ramsey
John Kee
Clittan
William E. Chilton
Tine
KH. Nwnnally
Icni
Wiliam
Chilton Sr
United States
Mortimer H. Kelly
National Democratic Club
Wiliam Hi
Hickin
Democratic Party
Hill Record Ag & Néwee
Statesman
Frank Parker Stockridge
American Press
Pi 4
Brown Jallen Wright Brown
Bincera
Charleston
Gazette
Tom
Ghilton
Harry W. Green
Newsdam
Newspaper
World
Willan E. Chilton
Sénate of the
Henry Bailey Rathbone
Journalism
New York University
United States Senate
West Virginia Society
Robert M. Daley
Tampiany Hall
Mra
Danit O'Day
New York State
John F. Hyland
City of
Chitton
Roosevert
Han
Biy
Cone
Democratic Organization
Chiltee
Frederick H. Robinson
College of the City of New York
Arte
Wimielt
Gilbert T. Hodges
Advertising Federation of Attenion Aid
Ase
William —. Chitten Hey
Hse
Atonda
England and United States clash over naval limits and arms
Arthur Brisbane argues Britain and the United States should press for no more than a three to five naval power balance with Japan, warning against asking permission from Britain or other nations. He emphasizes American interests abroad, including Pacific defense and submarines, while criticizing entanglements and urging independent buildup. A separate note covers a paternity blood test case in New York with court rulings delaying results.
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England
United States
Japan
Pty
Old Wand
Japa Separetely
Burland
America
Washington
Lora Balfour
Britain
Armerita
Hatgat
Philippines
Atlan— Fle
Cenade
Australia
Pacific
India
Equator
Wubmarines
France
Olfien
Maine
Walgonei Nes
Costa
Tacob Manowits
Long Inland
Supreme Court
Steinbrink
Tagansky
Rapper
Carnwell
Scudder
Tompkins
Baering Down- On the News By Boge Beer
A historical column describes a power struggle within the Republican party. The old guard clashes with a rising young faction led by Meg Hoover as 1936 politics loom. The piece notes doorbell campaigning and a push to mobilize younger voters from twelve to sixteen years old.
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Baering
Boge Beer
Meg Hoover
Ace
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John
Daily Washington Merry
Drew Pearson
Robert S. Allen
Clarence Darrowling
Hothem Says
McIntyre
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Kigrer
Dickeny
Dickens
Rtc
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Missouri
Towa
Los Angeles
Tropical Inn
Cuilton
Fairmont Times
Atate
Tez
Walte
Atute
Onarleaton
Mor-gantown Pont
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Ensentiar
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Berentraite
Arthur Brisbane
Features Syndicate
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Ater Pala
Vorious
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