Largest Steel Producer Raises Prices and Wage Plan
Pittsburgh March 4 AP The Carnegie Illinois Steel Corp largest U S Steel unit raised prices 3 to 8 a ton to fund a general wage increase and a 40 hour week for 120000 workers. The move follows a 10 cent an hour pay raise agreed with John L Lewis forces. The company union prepares for a showdown over leadership as wage and hour changes take effect March 16 though orders allow completion by April 1.
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Pittsburgh
Carnégie-Illinois Steel Corporation
U. S. Steel Corporation
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
Lewis
Rival Reopen War In Labor Clash At Boot And Shoe
Washington reports open warfare declared by the American Federation of Labor against John L. Lewis as he presses ahead with his CIO campaign targeting 1,250,000 textile workers. Lewis, undaunted, proceeds with his organizing push while Green telegraphs Boston boot and shoe workers to resist any encroachment on union rights.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
American Federation of Labor
William Fareen
Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
Xtec
Green
Boot and Shoe Workers of
Boston
Boot and Show Workers Union
Steel price hikes and unions clash in Carnegie-Illinois case
The article reports price increases by steel firms effective until June 30 to cover rising production costs. It describes defense efforts by Carnegie-Illinois Steel workers in Chicago and Pittsburgh mills after Fairless recognized Lewis union committees. Philip Murray predicts unions will end, ordering 200 organizers to enroll all steel workers. An independent employee group forms in Chicago plants as a counter to Lewis.
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Chicago
Pittsburgh
Carnegie-Ilinois Steel Corporation
Benjamin F. Fairless
Lewis Union
Fairless
Phiip Murray
Steel Workers
Commit Lee
Carneghedinois Employe Defense Committee
Lewis’ Group
Employes Independent Labor Organization
Frum
Solons Cut Budget Items and Slashed Textbook Aid
The senate advanced a redrafted budget bill to third reading after heavy amendments. Public assistance and free textbooks were cut as several department appropriations were reduced, with general revenue for the next two years estimated around 62.4 million. The finance committee, budget commission, and supplemental items shaped the measure, awaiting conference talks with the house.
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Senate
House
Budget Commission
Finance Committee
Poisoning Theory In Investigated In Salisbury
Coroner's jury postponed inquest on the death of Mrs. Jeanette B. Trader as chemical analysis of her organs awaits autopsy results. The 37 year old widow and mother of three died after an emergency operation to relieve intestinal obstructions at Peninsula General Hospital. Doctors J. McFadden Dick and Randolph M. Nock led the autopsy.
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Salisbury
Jeanette B. Trader
Marlon A. Humphrey
Mine Licensing Bill Delayed After Points of Order
Miners licensing bill faced another delay in the West Virginia House as a second point of order postponed action to today. Speaker Thomas must rule on the issue after chaotic debates with 13 sponsors led by Chairman Hodser. labor groups backed the measure while the Coal Association opposed.
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House of Delegates
Thomas
Shores
Mineral County
Hodser
Labor Committee
Jones
McDowell
LaFon
Democratic Victory
West Virginia Coal Association
Monks on Strike in Desert Monastery Standoff
In Cairo and Assiut province 800 rifle bearing desert policemen siege the 587 year old Deir e Muhar rak monastery where 100 Coptic monks barricaded inside demand freedom for earthly pleasure. Monks reject church and state ultimatums and defend their ascetic routine amid walls, cellars, and hidden chambers stocked with food and wine. The confrontation heads toward a possible bloodshed as authorities prepare a siege at the ancient fortress.
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Cairo
Deir E Muharrak
Sahara Desert
Yoannes
Oiarch
Assiut
Flashes of Life In These U. S. Pants Betrayal
Chicago reports reveal Irving Smilowe under police scrutiny for bulging trousers. He confessed to taking garments from a wholesale house after posing as a buyer. A separate item describes a dentist case where pain relief led to a pistol threat and $40 settlement. Dallas notes Judge Williamson, fined himself for overtime parking, defending Mrs Williamson.
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Chicago
Irving Smilowe
iPi
A. Flannery
Dallas
King Wiliamson
Fascists Lured Into Dynamite Trap Near Madrid
In Madrid on March 4 insurgents were killed after marching into a mine set by Red militiamen in the University City sector. Government troops had left trenches, drawing insurgents forward to fill them before detonations. Reports say many insurgents perished and fighting in the sector eased. Unverified word also notes 40,000 government troops nearing the Alcazar fortress in Toledo as artillery targets insurgent positions on the city edge.
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UW. 5
Madrid
Alcazar
Toledo
La Guardia criticized by Nazis over World Fair remark
Berlin protests to the United States after Mayor La Guardia called Hitler a brown shirted fanatic in New York remarks. Secretary Hull promises an immediate inquiry and possible formal regret to the German embassy.
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Washington
Marta
Germany
United States
Fiorelo Hi
American-Jewish Congress
Chamber of Horrors
la Guardia
Hitler
Hulk
Citizens Discuss Hospital Project Officials consider municipal hospital plan
A citizen resolution asked Mayor D Boone Dawson be authorized to file a preliminary municipal hospital application with PWA officials. The planing committee, chaired by M F Matheny, heard arguments for and against at a Public hearing in City Hall. The council committee scheduled a Monday session to decide whether to proceed, stressing no city obligation until facts are reviewed. The project outlines erecting a hospital and awaits further development.
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D. Boone Dawson
Col. C. P. Fortney
Vance Mitter
Lucille Jarvis
PWA
City Council
DeVan
Citizens Committee
M. F. Matheny
Roosevelt blasts court in landslide victory speech
President Roosevelt used a victory dinner to attack the Supreme Court as driving the nation toward a final futility. He charged the court majority had made Congress impotent to tackle social and economic ills and urged immediate action to implement New Deal policies. He defended against dictatorship claims, stressed democracy, and warned of ongoing economic misery while pledging to move against conditions.
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Congress
Social
Mls
Falk
Washington
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
No Man’s Land
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
NRA
Democratic Party
White House
Woman Held As Hit Skip Death Driver
Mrs. Anna Emma Lena Caldwell 23 of Clendenin Street confessed to police last night that she drove the death car in a hit and run that killed 14 year old George Sanford at Washington and Broad Streets. Alfred Withrow 14 injured rode a bicycle with Sanford. both residents of the Davis Child's Shelter. The auto owner was traced after a door handle found at a downtown lot led detectives to a sedan tied to H.
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George Sanford
Washington
Broad Streets
Anna Emma Lena Caldwell
Clendenin Street
Alfred Withrow
Davis Child's Shelter
Sanford
Scales Funeral Home
Strother A. Campbell
Spring Hill
L. B. Warren
Finley Gi
Pritchard Major Company
Charleston
Mother-in-Law Day Proclaimed Across Texas
Gov Allred designates a statewide observance tomorrow to honor mothers-in-law for sympathy and support. The Amarillo tribute includes free admission to venues and a luncheon, with stores offering free merchandise as part of the celebration.
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Amarillg
Tex
Texas
James V. Allred
Gene Howe
Allred
Amarjlig
Jean
Holt Praises FDR Record In Charleston Banquet
Democrats of Charleston in Kanawha County celebrated the fall general election victory with Gov. Homer A. Holt praising Franklin D. Roosevelt as reviving Jeffersonian democracy. The Ruffner hotel event drew 52 party members and overflow crowds as Roosevelt’s Washington radio address was shared. The victory fund surpassed 1600 dollars, dinners cost five dollars, and speakers included county and state officials.
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Charleston
Homer A. Holt
Roosevelt
Ruffner Hotel
Washington
Charles Lively
Kanawha
Éelebrants
Gov. Holt
Holt
Paul Wehrle
R. C. Andrews
Harry L. Snyder
Provernor
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Thomas Jefferson
Harvard Seniors Plan Love Strike
Harvard seniors formed The Harvard Society for Prevention of Broken Hearts with 25 members. If heartbreak continues, officials threaten a stay at home strike against girls who break hearts and do nothing to mend matters.
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Boston
Harvard
Harvard Society For Prevention
New ‘Society
Additional Goals Sought By President Roosevelt
In his March 4 address President Roosevelt outlined goals for a new four year term including supreme court reform, broader wage and hour laws, continued farmer production payments with crop insurance and tenant aid, improved old age and unemployment programs, slum clearance and low cost housing, uniform federal power policy, expanded reciprocal tariffs, a flexible neutrality policy, and promoting the good neighbor doctrine. His pride rests on the Social Security Act and NRA works for 2,000,000, plus bank deposit insurance, securities disclosures, and the Securities Commission.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Supreme Court
NBA
Supreme Tribunal
Seif
NRA
Securities Commission
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Fillie Willis
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Zante
LaGuardia
Wurm
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