Reforming Broadcasting Standards Urged by FCC Chief Pratt
New York Dec 5 The federal Communications Commission leader Pratt told the American meeting that the commission will aim to reform broadcasting by improving program standards. He cited abuses by unscrupulous stations selling space for fraudulent claims and promoting quack medicines fortune telling astrology and lotteries. Pratt said strong support from better stations nationwide aided the effort.
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New York
AIP
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Federal Communications Com
Pratt
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Taylor Grazing Act sales to be proceeded with
Interior department can now proceed with sale and lease of isolated public domain tracts not in grazing districts after President Roosevelts modified withdrawal order. Sale or lease determinations depend on lands available and not needed for public purposes. Non-metalliferous mining claims remain eligible for recognition under the change.
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Washington
Interior Department
Hoosevelt
Joseph ©. O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Ickes
Secretary of the Interior
Democrats Platform Debate Highlights and Industry Reactions
A hot party platform debate features H. W. Prentis Jr and Lammot duPont urging restrained government, fixed gold value currency, and limited regulation. C. L. Bardo reports on industrial harmony versus New Deal divergence, while J. Warren Madden faces labor board controversy. Federal gold reserves reach a record high amid market attention.
Secretary Hull Issues Statement On Crisis
Secretary Hull addresses inquiries on North China developments amid House of Commons complaint. He cites American interests and treaty obligations, warns against changing China’s northern provinces, and stresses adherence to nine power treaty principles guiding Far East policy. Japanese and British views frame international reaction as urgent for treaty observance. WPA workers in Terre Haute protest six hour workday limit.
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House of Commons
United States
Austen Chamberlain
World War Cabinet
Hull
North
China
Secretary of State
Washington
Far East
Japan
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Italy
Netherlands
Portugal
Tokyo
Foreign Office
Samuel Hoare
Wanking
Ching
Wheeler Names Boys to Defense Schools
Senator Wheeler appoints four youths from Montana to military schools. Edward Gaylord Cook of Missoula and Donald Thomas Webb of Miles City win West Point spots, while Robert H. Hurst of Stanford and Arthur Gregory Woodalda of Butte earn Annapolis Naval Academy slots. All must pass physical and mental exams before admission next year.
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Washington
Burton A. Wheeler
Mont
West Point
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Military Academy
Edward Gaylord Cook
Missoula
Donald Thomas Webb
Miles City
Robert H. Hurst
Stanford
Arthur Gregory Woodalda
Butte
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Lammot duPont
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Prentis
Rexford G. Tugwell
Los Angeles
DuPont DuPont
Supreme Court
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National Association of Manufacturers
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J. Warren Madden
National Labor Relations Board
James E Emery
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