Trade program defense sparks tariff clash in Senate
Six Democratic senators and industry spokesmen defended Hulls reciprocal trade plan as world peace aid while critics urge repeal of the reciprocal tariff act. Copper tariff cuts tied to Chile pact draw opposition from Johnson Clark Wheeler Hayden Ashurst and Brown who warn of job losses and wider retaliation. Chamberlain praise of international cooperation cited as support for Roosevelt policy amid disPUTES.
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Aid in Building Homes Is Asked
Washington reports Milwaukee attorney Walter J. Mattison urged a two year moratorium on unnecessary building restrictions to boost small home construction. He called for homes costing no more than 2500 and commissions in cities to rewrite codes. Justice Department said a test of building code restrictions is planned amid a nationwide probe of alleged restraints by contractors, unions and dealers.
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Chrysler CIO Seek Accord Amid Dodge Plant Strike
DETROIT Nov 27 AP Ken Keller CHRYSLER president and Philip Murray CIO vice president met to craft a settlement for the Dodge plant strike that idled about 150000 workers in auto and allied industries. Federal conciliator James Dewey said progress was being made as 1000 police watched 200 Negro foundry workers attempt entry amid picket jeers.
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United Carbon Cited By Agency For Filing Delays
The federal power commission ordered United Carbon of Charleston West Virginia to show cause by December 15 why it failed to file all rates and charges for natural gas transportation or sale under commission jurisdiction. The action follows a recent order suspending increased rates for five months and cites failure to file complete schedules for interstate gas dealings.
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FDR Pruning U S Budget At Warm Springs
At Warm Springs Georgia President Franklin D Roosevelt and budget director Harold D Smith pruned the next fiscal year budget in a three hour conference. Amount shaved off was not disclosed but Smith said operations continued and that they were removing a few appendices. The president may comment later.
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Testimony Completed On Soft Coal Prices
The bituminous coal division finished its testimony at final hearings on proposed minimum soft coal prices. Secretary Ickes of the interior department announced that within three weeks trial examiners should finish testimony for producers. Recommendations will follow to the secretary based on the proposed coordinated price schedules from the old coal commission.
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Bituminous Coal Commission
Dewey to spell national issues in public platform
Washington Nov 27 AP Thomas E Dewey the New York prosecutor with a rising national profile plans a public presentation of his views on national issues His star rising in the Republican contest rests on New York votes and a record as a reformer He has hinted at social security high labor standards and some New Deal aims while criticizing its methods.
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Thomas E. Dewey
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Armed British Merchant Ship Sunk by Shells
Britain reports the armed British merchantman Rawalpindi sunk by two German raiders, including the pocket battleship Deutschland, off Iceland on November 23 after a fierce battle. The loss of 259 lives is noted as Britain enacts reprisal measures and King George VI signs an order to seize enemy goods, with London Gazette publication planned.
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Poll Tax Illegal Maverick Defends Law in San Antonio
Mayor Maury Maverick challenged the Texas poll tax law as he sought dismissal of an indictment charging illegal payment of a poll tax in the election that returned him as mayor. Rebecca Taylor George Glass and secretary Richard Jeffrey are implicated for paying the tax for R L O'Brien, a union garment worker.
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George Glass
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New Deal
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Do. K. Quin
Bryce Ferguson
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McReynolds Unhurt In Auto Accident
Supreme Court Justice James C. McReynolds escaped injury after his car struck a telephone pole guy wire near Washington. The 77 year old jurist remained undaunted and told a reporter he felt quite chipper after the incident though police described the wreck as caused by a bump in the roadway and a swerved car.
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Finland Rejects Russian Demands And Proposes Joint Inquiry
Finland rejects Moscow demand for immediate troop withdrawal from the Karelia border and proposes a joint Soviet Finnish inquiry and mutual withdrawals. Moscow media trace parallels to pre Poland crisis as Red Army reinforces near Leningrad and mass meetings push for decisive action against the Finnish government.
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Stockholm
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New Sacred Heart Site Bought for High School
A Catholic church bid 32500 to buy the corner lot at Broad and Virginia for a new Sacred Heart high school and gym. The sale, held on the courthouse steps under a circuit court settlement, will transfer title to Bishop John J. Swint after court proceedings. The 216 by 140 foot parcel will host a school and gym. a winter fundraising campaign tallied about 125000.
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Wheeling
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Virginia Street
Baby Hurled 60 Feet By Auto Is Unhurt
A one month old baby was hurled about 68 feet from a speeding car in Chicago. The infant landed in the street uninjured while the grandfather, Robert Hilton, 78, was seriously hurt. The car bore Florida plates.
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First Lady May Hear Dies Committee Testimony
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt signaled willingness to testify before the Dies committee about the American Youth Congress. She would answer questions truthfully but would not volunteer. Chairman Starnes said subpoenaing the First Lady was unlikely, though invitation remained possible.
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Daladier to face war record in Thursday session
Paris reports the French parliament will meet Thursday to approve Daladier government actions in the war and extend decree powers, voting on a civil budget for 1940. The budget is expected to exceed 1939, with confidence high that the cabinet will secure support before January 1. A German raid near the Maginot line was repelled by French fire and artillery in the Sierck area near Moselle.
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Kuhn's Attorney Defends Band Leader's Love Life
New York November 27 AP Fritz Kuhn faces trial for misappropriating 1212 from his German American band. Defense argues political prosecution by Dewey's office and subordinates. Sabbatino links adultery to public motives, cites Kuhn's affection for Mrs. Florence Camp, while Kuhn was married. Prosecution seeks charges of larceny and furniture removal.
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Finland Rejects Soviet Troop Withdrawal Demand
Finland refused Moscow's demand to remove Finnish forces from the Karelia frontier but offered mutual withdrawal of troops on both sides. A Finnish note said Soviet shells across the border killed four Red Army soldiers and wounded nine, with Finland recalling Moscow talks and noting disarmament proposals could spark renewed conflict in the border region.
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