Dies seeks 130000 for two-year un American hearings
Washington January 17 The Democratic leader of the House committee on un American activities Martin Dies requests 130000 to continue hearings for two years. Administrations oppose the move arguing doubtful authority and fear liberal opposition while public opinion shifts about Roosevelt and Dies working together against perceived dictatorial influence.
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Washington
Martin
Hamilton
Vharyman
Special House Committee of un-American Activites
Naton
Roosevelt
Hig
Dies
Hig Committee
Frank Murphy
Michigan
Dies Committee
Richard Newberger Waites
Oregon
Congress
New Deal
Dick Neuberger
Abss
Fish
Uempersey
New Governor James Faces Recession Era Challenges in Pennsylvania
The newly inaugurated Governor Arthur H. James takes office in Harrisburg amid a sharp national recession and heavy taxation. The Journal urges trimming government, reducing payrolls, and retaining useful Rawle era reforms while reforming or discarding others. The piece acknowledges past errors by George S. Earle and hopes for prudent leadership guiding Pennsylvania forward.
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Pennsylvania
Arthur H. James
Harrisburg
James
George S. Earle
Harle
Domes
Maine
Bourda
Jounal
Artiltyy
Amon
Rebuilding America Building Boom Forecasts Growth
Building figures show a rising construction value with 3380 100 000 in new work, a record for a decade. Total 1938 construction reached 3 197 000 000 dollars, up 10 percent, as prospects point to about 4 000 000 000 in jobs this year. Housing arrears and changing styles imply tens of billions in next years construction.
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America
Building unions and costs curb 1939 housing activity
John T. Flynn cites a downtrend in building activity from January 1937 to April 1938 despite rising mulding costs in 1937 and 1939. He blames labor union wage scales and collusion for halted construction, urges anti trust action and coordinated wage plans with builders to sustain work year round.
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Bradstreet
Department of Justice
Ameriean Federation
Labe
Liame
Dualeyas
Ne Yrar
Ian
NEA Service, Inc
Niven Oberon Wedding Alevels Hollywood Fashioned Ceremony
David Niven and Merle Oberon staged a lavish wedding for the film Wuthering Heights under Samuel Goldwyn with a church, greenery, and a 200-guest ceremony. The nuptials, famed in gossip columns, came with a reported outlay over twenty thousand dollars and a spectacular onstage production.
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Samuel Goldwwyn
David Nevin
Merlin Oberon
Columms
T Hey
Goldwyn
Oberon
Niven
Wuthering Heights
Niven-Obelon Mance
Sinca
Miss Oberon
Alexander Korda
Hollywood
Wen
Silk Landmark Doomed for Demolition in Pleasant Area
The old Amocloin factory building, erected in 1842 by John W. GN, once used for pill development, has been ordered razed by the state fire marshal amid safety concerns.
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MS. Pleasant
Stite
John W. GN
Romania's King Carol Faces Rising Fasci and Threats
A chaotic European scene surrounds King Carol of Romania as the Fas cist Tron Guard uprising grows with German backing perceived. Observers warn Germany may use Romania against Russia while Carol tightens control, sidelining opposition leaders and facing plots against Mme Lupescu and himself amid a tense, oil and wheat rich landscape.
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Carat
Romania
Ivan, Guuird
Tron Guard
Rumania
Germany
Russia
Carol
Galin
Europe
Fis
Mme Lupescu
Mme, Lupescu
Tron
Furthyr
Frostbite Care Warns Against Rubbing Ears
A historic notice warns that rubbing frost bitten parts, especially ears, can cause more harm. It advises warming the skin gently, using armpit or cool water, and avoiding exposed stoves or rough handling to prevent severe pain or permanent damage.
Shultz plant may move from Gowanda to occupied site
A reported plan would move the Shultz plant from Gowanda to the former Metal Products Company facility. Rail regulations tighten as three intoxicated travelers are barred from transportation. A cablegram from the Commercial Hotel family confirms son Raymond Cooney's status in the military. Plymouth town notes skating at Lovell’s pond with numerous youths enjoying the afternoon.
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Tonce
Shultz
Gowanda
Metal Products Company
Pennsylvania
Cooney
Rom
Sengt
Raymond Cooney
Gerry
Rex
Dire warnings and political friction amid wartime debates
The piece critiques liberal Democrats and the character of D. Dies while recalling Fish's shift from feared Red-baiter to neglected figure. It argues against persecuting dissent and warns against inflamed rhetoric that harms national recovery, noting fears of dirigible disasters since the era’s first passenger balloon.
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Oi Cilis
Dies
Nnions
Fish
Ies
Doneren
Wsurd
Hitler
Andy
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