Break in House Deadlock Over Wage Hour Action Hints
Washington reports signs of a break in the House deadlock over the wage hour bill and a partial clearing of the special session confusion. More than two dozen members visited the cloakrooms as petitions circulated to urge action before Christmas. At day’s end eight members were still needed to reach the threshold for consideration.
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Regoniario
M. K. Gandhi
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Gandhi
Sheridan Falls to Death in Spokane
Snokiane Washington December 1. Phil Sheridan, 40, a famed Pacific Northwest orchestra leader, died by his own hand in Spokane. Coroner Collings ruled it a suicide after the hospital treatment for a prior attempt. He came to Spokane from Missoula and Great Falls, Mont, years ago. he leaves a widow Luetta and two children.
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Spokane
Missoula Girl Dies After Crash of GAR Vehicle
Myaginta December 1 A girl named Irma Cadechild 22 dies minutes after a crash near Miss Belew 26 a baker's daughter severely injured in a car collision. Her mother is Mrs Glenn Lakewood and her father a railway engineer underhill of Allerton.
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Yesida
Mamsiton
Wallace Calls Farm Act Too Restrictive Then Seeks Changes
Wallace declares the farm act too restrictive and urges changes to allow renter reserves of major commodities. He cites fears it would curb reserves for storage under the ever normal granary plan and promote a frequent quota system, proposing broader authorities and revenue provisions as a remedy. Continued on Page 2.
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Washington
Berrebury Wallnes
Phc
Pope
Idaho
Kant
Inca
Peace terms with utilities still far apart says Willkie
Washington dateline December 1 utilities executive Wendell Willkie and ROOSEVELT tension over a tentative accord. Willkie proposes modifying the public utility holding company act and delaying or altering the TVA policy. Both major issues remain unsettled as talks continue with administration officials.
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Tennessee Valley Authority
Montana Girl Wins National Award in Chicago
Montana teen Kathermey Sire, 17, won a ninth national style review award in Chicago. She wore a black velvet hat and black attire, competing in a large class with 41 models.
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Misa Kathermey
Mont
Klyle
President and party fishing off Florida
President Roosevelt and his party spent a second day in the Tortugas area fishing off Garden Key aboard the Totomac. The yacht’s log reports they enjoyed excellent weather and fair fishing, with no clear indication of whether Roosevelt surpassed waiter Warren J. Wapking, the relief administrator, who joined as the party’s avid angler in the latest dispatch.
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Sisherman
What We Are About to Recelve on Farm Issue
Lipppmann critiques Jay Franklin's farm problem arguments noting how urban voters fear the farmer as political agent. He highlights polarized Congress, competing farm bills, and farmer income as central issues while urging careful, nonhostile approach to agricultural policy. The piece signals ongoing debate and seems to continue on page 4.
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Western Union and Postal face anti trust actions
Washington reports Attorney General Cummings invoked anti trust charges against Western Union and Postal Telegraph, claiming a conspiracy to monopolize telegraph business. He seeks court action to bar contracts with railroads hotels and others that grant exclusive privileges, naming Alfred E. Smith Clarence H. Mackay and J C Whitever among defendants.
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New York
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Postal Telegraph Corporation
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J. C. Witever
Wester Union
Americans in peril in hot war zone in China
Shanghai December 2 Americans in danger as 13 U S citizens mostly women and children remain isolated near Mokanshan amid Chinese and Japanese fighting. Mission and consulate press for word while deserters loot. Americans include professors, clergy, and several children. Japanese sailors seize then return an American launch. authorities deny flag disrespect. Chinese forces push toward Nanking and Shanghai lines as foreign evacuation and safety provisions loom.
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Nanking
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Japan
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Ohta
John Sherwood McGraw
New York City
Japan Italy and Germany Unite Against Communism
The nations Japan Italy and Germany align against communism in a Franco backed stance. A foreign office statement notes expanded ties with the Franco regime while the three Axis partners reaffirm their mutual policy toward communist influence. Several countries including Nicaragua Guatemala El Salvador Albania also recognize the insurgent region.
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Albania
Mining Congress Opens in Capital Debate on Tax Law
Leaders of the American Mining Congress convene in Washington to examine the impact of federal tax laws, especially the profits tax, on the mining industry. Oklahoma speaker will discuss revising federal revenue laws at the session Thursday.
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Five State WPA Projects Are Given Presidential OK
Wilmington Dec 1 Rep resentative OConnor said the works progress administration advised him the president had approved allotment for five Montana projects. They were water system improvements at Moore $9,246 court house and jail at Browning $6,000 library project at Malta $1,536 and school project at Circle $842.
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Radio Standards Warned By FCC Commissioner Payne
Chicago reports that FCC Commissioner George Henry Payne urged stricter radio program standards at a National Conference on Educational Broadcasting. He warned that current broadcasts resemble content aimed at a 12 year old and could hinder national mental growth if not raised to adult levels.
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Youth Served in Stock Show Crowns Young Farmers
Chicago December 1 Youthful agrten tQurista of an incontinent American held a commanding post as the 10th International Livestock exposition advanced. Young farmers from Dirli HeMt to the Great Lakes region demonstrated prowess in livestock, crops, and contests winning junior honors, with 20-year-old Arnold Moore of Union City Oklahoma crowned grand champion steer. Warner Croher of Mineral Point claimed junior grand championship steer, Melvin Wagoner of Winfield Kansas aided by Kansas State College earned top livestock judging, while the University of Nebraska took the college livestock competition.
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Rail executives warn of curtailment without rate rise
Washington reports top railroad leaders warn Interstate Commerce Commission that rail service could be curtailed or insolvent without substantial revenue gains. Daniel Willard of Baltimore & Ohio and M. W. Clement of Pennsylvania Railway urge freight rate increases around 9 to 16 percent and higher passenger fares, saying action must come soon to restore solvency, employment, and confidence. Hearings conclude with plans for further review starting Friday.
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Secretary Roper urges general tax revision and debt reduction
Chicago reporters recount Secretary of Commerce Daniel C. Roper urging a broad overhaul of the tax system to aid business. He backs equal labor management responsibility, reducing the national debt, and addressing railroad finance, while questioning a new building program. Roosevelt telegram signals upcoming talks to boost employment and purchasing power.
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Greyhound strike settled after wage increase in 1938
Cleveland reports the 16 state Greyhound strike ended with wage raises of one quarter cent per mile for all drivers effective July 1, 1938. Brotherhood demands for closed shop rejected. Lowest bracket rose to 3.85 cents and highest to 4.16 cents for three year drivers. Greyhound areas span from St Louis to Portland Me. Riot in Boston as five men hospitalized after clashes with guards during arrest of troublemakers.
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Garner Bags Buck Deer After Senator's Hunt
Senator Garner abandons his formal duties to join a hunting party that bags a buck. The group, including nine senators and five other officials, arrives in two railroad cars from Washington to a village crowded with locals. Murray of Missouri misses a shot amid the festive scene.
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