Alternative Proposals for Panama Canal Expansion Debated
Washington Jan 7 Congressional proposals urge enlarging Panama canal facilities and constructing a new gate system at the isthmus. The plan ties to defense needs and is under study amid ongoing canal development discussions.
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Wachington
Panay Canal
Werdes Nivartzaa
Churnan Bland
Nouso Meredioit Marine
Panama Canal
Aerton
Seer
Sears
Fabriel
le Impetaner
Anand
Barliv
University Head Of New Mexico Takes Own Life
Scholar and university official Dr Wells, head of the New Mexico university board of regents, died by suicide amid a state inquiry into school funds. Wells, born June 2, 1887, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, was a veteran engineer and long connected with the university. The probe, led by Acting State Commissioner Sebastian, examined finances but stated Wells was not implicated in the shortage.
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University Head of
New Mexico
Hocorra
Valin
Walls
Rucken
School
Board of Regents
Santa Fe
CR Sebastian
ARC
Ansalcht
SRT
Atate
Geniol Authoritina
Welk
Wells
Grand Parka
N. 1
University of North Dakota
Legislature Set to Debut New Ballot Method Next Week
The Senate plans to resume Monday at 1 PM after a two day layoff with a bill to switch to single column balloting to reduce ballot errors and save money. Gov Ayers urges broader efficiency measures as House readiness to adopt detailed budget and committee appointments builds through next week.
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Senate
Peter Oe
Fiteps
Nenad
Connie
Rivelny
Vorner
Three Wounded as Czech Hungarian Border Clashes Resume
Reported exchanges near Vinkaren and Nuntspest left three wounded while the crossing incited firing by gendarmes. Details from the Shankaen Leger and regional authorities are disputed, with claims of a fatality and Slovak agitation amid broader border tensions.
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Jae
Stavak Sytne
Uhanurinis
Vinkaren
Jina
Shingian
Remtardena
Vragie
Thingartipe
Yodas
Ramon Oxens
Nuntspest
Munkacs
Mehulies Mirhy
Mungary
Inngarim
Mooney Granted Unconditional Pardon Lets Labor Cause Advance
Exiled labor leader Thomas J Mooney received an unconditional pardon in California, declaring his vow to dedicate life to democratic reform. Governor Olson announced the pardon amid dramatic scenes and sparse protests, with Mooney pledging to work for the common good while noting broad calls for change.
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Thomas J. Mooney
Calif
Thonan J. Mooney
Sabere
Cotion
California
T. Otkon
Mooney
San Francisco
Wonul
Clsan
Anon Clas
Olson
Akt
Bnnge
Althaugh Mooney
Ben F. Lambarn
Alameda
Calit
Vir Uma
Olann
Governor Olson Collapses as He Starts to Speak
Sacramento Calif Jan 7 UP Governor Culbert Olson collapsed as he began to speak at a large celebration. He was rushed to a hospital as about 120000 people watched. His son Richard Olson reported his father had not slept for 48 hours and had been unwell all day.
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Dice
Mooney
Governor Olson
Sacramento
Calif
Culbert I. Olson
Rpckk
Rio
Bergan Clore
Tom Mooney
Richard Olson
Qiekly
Aute
Salter Koxplrit
Richard Alden
Derhags Ioan Oapeak
Olwon
Apeolatora
Isrosuma
Montanans Group Discusses Wheat Acreage Rules
A Montanans committee led by Richland official as chair reviews wheat acreage restrictions and an acreage quota registration plan. State officials and legislators meet to consider changes, with details to be published in the pamphlet.
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Richland Royaly
Montanans, Inc
Witl Disqust
Pampalea
Montanans
Joe
Salurida
Wheat acreage restrictions face Montania meeting
A Montanian wheat policy session chaired by Sen RF Nutt of Richton and Ralph Bricker of Great Mafla clan aims to set plans on acreage quotas and reclamation, seeking elimination of hard red spring wheat restrictions. The panel, with support from Governor’s representatives and regional producers, plans further discussion on policy at a subsequent session.
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Montania
Montanins
Roy F. Axers
Montan Tegislahure
Noliment
RF Nutt
Richtond Connia
Werenge Restragion Comanities
Monbiians, Inc
Ralph Bricker
Creat Ma
Arizona Reliefers Get Ski Suits in Surprise Distribution
In Phoonts Arizona on January 7 officials of Maricopa county Heller administration faced an unprecedented problem. Surplus Commodities distribution sent ski suits to the needy, a rarity for a region that has seen snow only twice in the past 90 years.
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Phoonts
Ariz
Maricopa
Democrats Gather for Big Dinner in Great Falls
Great Falls diners heard M Wilson, undersecretary of agriculture, recount the 1936 Supreme Court ruling as a setback to the AAA wheat program. He said wheat farmers will cooperate when a strong program is available, citing winter wheat planting for 1939 and the 1938 farm act. Former Montana State College economist Wilson spoke to about 300 at Jackson Day. Governor Ayers joined the gathering as Roosevelt and Prominent Democratic leaders discussed farm policy and wheat production uncertainties.
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Great Falls
Dan
Supreme Court
M. Wilson
Montana State College
Jlonight
Roy B. Ayers
Quet Dour
Wilson
Washington
Promdenk Moosvelt
Wison
Coster Faces Liability in Broad Exposure Case
The article details a complex exposure case involving Coster, Maslen, and the Glows corporation, with $14,000,000 in questioned assets and investigations into stock ownership. Federal investigators probe ownership chains and potential receivership actions, including shares linked to Mr Kesson and Mrs Coster, as broker records tie to Adaistant diate Attorney General Ambrane Vy Metall.
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Jan Ry
Viekesson
Neysteryine
BS Dhoni Castors Maslen
Glowt Emg Corporation
Inatan Long
Jor A
McKoeson
Amy Wobble
Dalikoote Castors Musea
Conler-Afiita
Ambrane
Jhona
Stsinar, Rouse and Co
Purge of Democratic Forces as Massachusetts Ties Shifts
Massachusetts shifts to Republican control led by Governor Leverett Saltonstall. A state inquiry targets Education Commissioner James G. Reardon and officials Moyse and Foley as hearings loom on appointments, racing, and unemployment programs. Critics demand examinations and allege political purges amid sweeping changes after the 1938 regime.
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Boston
Massachuesett’ Reine
Frant Fone Tate Beanchen
Pennadion Commission
Leverett Saltonman
Ilan
George G. Moyse
Thomas HR. Foley
Reston
Baltonat
Lumeé
James G. Reardon
Nits
Temacratin
James M. Gurley
Ara
Saltonstall
Jas Atx
Axa
Mayse and
Paley
President Roosevelt urges unity at Jackson dinner rally
President Roosevelt appealed for Democratic unity at a large party gathering in Washington. He argued for a conservative yet cohesive party stance to resist Republican opposition. He warned against independent voters and urged loyalty to the party while criticizing those who harmed the party’s strength.
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Washington
Roosevelt
What Democrats Get for $100 at Capital Banquet
Washington notes a $100 Capitol banquet with a formal dinner menu including filet mignon, mushrooms, browned potatoes, fresh salads, apple pie, and wines. The event reflects party fundraising in a formal setting with attendees and contributors named in coverage.
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Washington
Hopeful X-Ray May Save Girl From Cancer Death
New York reports faint hope that a X-ray could halt Dorothy Doraths thigh cancer. Doctors say there is a chance of temporary relief with removal of malignant growth. Her father William Lewsey says the family fears no operation if it fails and hopes a year end recovery.
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New York
Dun
Ne York Academy of Medicine
Willam Lewsey
Unemployment fund projected to start payments in Montana
The Montana unemployment compensation commission reports the fund will hold about 5.7 million dollars when payments begin. The draft notes payments to eligible unemployed, with about 1000 to 900 transfers to the railroad unemployment insurance act. The commission urges legislative changes to broaden eligibility for workers able to prove incapacity by physician certificates. Continued on page 2.
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Montana
Ainden
Weenpley Meme Senesition Commission
Clay Craighead
Sul
Alay R. Ayers
Ayers
Sts Ye Pork
Pennsylvania grand jury indicts party official on blackmail and election law charges
A special grand jury in Norrisburg Pennsylvania indicted Lavita Lawrence, chairman of the state Democratic party, on blackmail and conspiracy charges and alleged election law violations. The panel also sought further inquiry into Governor George H. Earle and other state department figures amid a broad probe linked to Philadelphia and nearby political figures. Lawrence faced accusations of threatening Spurgeon Boener and securities fraud related to expense claims, with a scope tied to the 24 top Democrats identified during the recent primary cycle.
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Norrisburg
TVP
Democratic Party
Pennsylvania
George H. Earle
State Department
Lavita Lawrence
Wua
Japs May Offer To Meet U S to Talk Differences
Tokyo reports that Japan may propose a United States conference to resolve long standing differences over China and Tokyo Washington policy clashes. The talks would aim to reconcile conflicting interests and address the Japanese exclusion clause, ownership limits in certain plots, and tariff barriers cited as tensions.
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Tokyo
Jam
Tapumaught
China
Washington
United States
Japan
Witnesses in baking death trial reveal hell like prison hell
Philadelphia January 7 witnesses described brutal confinement during an August incident at a Klondike style camp where four inmates died in a punishment fit. Deputy warden Frank A Raven and other officers faced murder charges as witnesses recounted suffocating heat and guards ignoring pleas. Survivors reported torture and fear as detainees suffered and died.
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Cni
Joannh Patumbo
Patriece Marco
Relia
Nia
Stanley Matefin
Frankfurter asked to testify on Supreme Court qualifications
Washington January AP describes Senator Neely urging Professor Frankfurter to testify before the Senate subcommittee about his qualifications for the Supreme Court. Frankfurter telephoned to say he would be represented by counsel unless the committee wanted him present. The hearing room heard questions from as many as six members, with discussions tied to President Roosevelt’s reorganizational plan and prospects for confirmation.
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Frankfurter
Senate Committee
Washington
Jan
Fessor Pellx Brankfurter
Supreme Court
Tenny Te
Nedy Nald
Harvani
Neely
Frankfurtery
Roonevalt
Frankfurters
Benator King
D. Pees
Stag
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