Governor Proposes New Committee To Settle Ship Clerks Strike
Governor Olson proposes a third member for a committee to investigate the ship clerks dispute in San Francisco amid stalled settlement talks. Employers viewed the plan skeptically, urging backing the back-to-work recommendations of the royal commissions, aiming to restart negotiations and resume contracts.
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Spending Viewed As Political Peril
Washington report notes government spending may create serious political risk for Democrats in 1910. Senator Adams argues for federal economy while cautioning debt costs influence public sentiment. He criticizes deficit rhetoric and calls for balanced budget approaches amid Roosevelt’s stance on a three billion dollar shortfall.
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Concord Talks Junior College Movement in Contra Costa County
A public meeting at Mont Dishlo High School Thursday night will discuss a proposed junior college for Contra Costa County. Dr. Aubrey Douglas of Sacramento and Dr. Merton ETH of the University of California department of education are slated to speak, with planning by a regional committee.
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Army to Stage Games on Coast
The United States army announced joint army navy war games on the California coast between San Francisco and Santa Barbara planned for mid January. From Fort Lewis Washington three infantry battalions including units from Montana and Washington will depart January 3 aboard the transport Republic for the attack areas. Around January 13 the Republic will rendezvous with San Francisco with five western seaports involved. Troops from the 1st Division will participate carrying 19 ton tanks and heavy weapons ranging from 254 mm howitzers to carriage mounted machine guns as they invade the coast region.
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Trade Pact Fees Demand Hearing
Washington opponents urged extensive hearings on renewal of the trade pact program. Senator Vandenberg said the matter must be investigated by the Senate Finance Committee as part of Congress approval. Proponents noted the State Department stance on copper tax and Chile talks easing Senate opposition, with some Democrats now willing to support extension beyond June 12.
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Dies Committee Seeks Quick Continuance Into New Congress
Washington report that Representative Martin Dies of Texas will urge an immediate continuation of the Dies Committee investigating un American activities. Two forthcoming reports by investigators will outline alleged Communist influence in politics labor and Hollywood and call for deportation of those involved. The committee’s life ends with the opening of Congress on January 3.
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Smallest Railroad Made More Quiet in Senate Buildings
Washington senators try to quiet the smallest railroad in the world. After installing noise reducing wheels on underground cars between the Senate office building and the Capitol, engineers found persistent noise. Workers add deadening material under seats to cut grinding sounds.
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Jess
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Securities Group Needs Investigation
New York report notes that the temporary national economic committee in Washington is under scrutiny as its work to uncover how the U S economic machinery operates continues. The piece suggests the inquiry should be thorough and lasting despite its temporary status.
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National Economic Committee
Washington, D.C
United States
Unclear text on federal agencies and securities acts
Fragments discuss government and private firms including the Securities and Exchange Commission. Question whether SEC operations promote or hinder re employment and social usefulness of the Securities Act. Mentions public concern over protecting investors in Wall Street.
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Securities and Exchange Act
Wall Street
Presseworthy
Man Burns in Smouldering Bed in San Diego Hospital
Flared Lange, 33, a wealthy former Valparazzo, Chile, resident, died seven hours after being pulled from a smoldering bed in a local hospital Monday. Neighbors criticized police for delaying removal, but officers said the bed only smoldered from a dropped cigarette and they could not move him until firemen arrived and he was placed in a cot.
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Flarald Lange
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Chile
Lange
Valparatzo
President Roosevelt Plans Christmas Day Work on Budget
Washington report notes President Roosevelt spent Christmas activities and will work on the national budget today to finalize it for presentation to Congress which reconvenes January 3. He has budget conferences scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday with administration and budgetary leaders.
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Roosevelt
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Brunswicks Old Church Remnants Hint at Lost Town History
Old Pirate Town Trees over 100 years old grow within the gaunt walls of the old church, the sole remaining sign of Brunswick North Carolina. Porate raids forced the colonial town to be abandoned, leaving a wary legacy in the region.
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Jolson Divorced In L A Court
Los Angeles report says Jolson and Ruby Keeler settle out of court amid a divorce case. Keeler to receive 23 percent of joint property and up to 59 000 if she remarries. Jolson to pay 199 a week support for Keeler and their adopted son Al Jr while she remains unmarried.
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Jolson
Ruby Keeler
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Jobon
Miss Keeler
al Jr
Roosevelt Withholds 1940 Third-Term Talk Until Convention
Washington sources report President Roosevelt will not disclose his intentions regarding a third term until just before the 1940 Democratic National convention. The move comes amid statements from both Democratic and Republican circles as the party gathers to map the campaign.
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