Blum forms broadened People s Front cabinet in France
Paris January 16 Leon Blum began forming a new government based on a strengthened People s Front. He seeks a broader coalition with moderates to shore up unity as past front governments lacked wide backing, facing opposition from centrists and radicals.
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Rail freight rate battle deepens as Erie default looms
Wall Street analysts flag the Erie default and renewed Interstate Commerce Commission hearings on freight rates. Railroads face dropping net operating income in November, high costs, and calls for rate increases to restore profits. The sector, with $18 trillion in capitalization and 1.56 million workers, remains central to U.S. commerce.
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Convicts Shot Trying Escape From State Prison
Five long-term inmates attempted to scale a wall at the state prison today. Two convicts were wounded Donald Loflus 26 shot in the right shoulder and Harry Gerken 28 shot in the left leg both were recaptured. Loflus held a life term for armed robbery Gerken a 30 year sentence for murder. The escape began in the prison laundry after they overpowered Guard Edward Monahan binding him to a chair with electric cord and gagging him.
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Father Goughlin Outlines Radio Series On Regulation
Detroit reports Rev Charles B Goughlin proposes voluntary regulation of production to secure annual wages during wars and economic recession. He argues unregulated production has reached its limit and calls for rationalization and steady work for industrial workers in a new radio address series.
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On the Record With Dororthy Thompson Interview in White House Office
In a staged session at the president’s office, Mr Slam Weirbier and Mr Jon Lagreen press for higher wages and shorter hours. They discuss jobs, unemployment figures, and a new organization while contrasting corporate aims with workers’ living conditions.
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Fasting Dean Threatens Church Closure Over Live Gospel Demonstration
Dean Txrael Harding Noe addressed St Marys Fipisco Cathedral during a 15 day fast, declaring the church must demonstrate the gospel can be lived now or its doors will close. He, weighing under 100 pounds, stood at the entrance greeting hundreds after services, seeking proof of immortality through abstinence.
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Italian Troops Found On French Soil Near Bourg Saint Maurice
Grenobly France January 16 Italian Alpine regiment detachment was found near Bourg Saint Maurice on French soil. Italians said they were lost in a snow storm during frontier patrol. Five soldiers with frozen hands sent to hospital while 16 soldiers and three officers remained in French barracks.
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Japan plans major shift in foreign policy toward pacification aim
Tokyo reports a readjustment of Japan's diplomacy toward the United States Britain Germany Italy and the Soviet Union. The government announced withdrawal of recognition from the central Chinese regime and ordered recall of Ambassador Shigeru K Awakoe from Shanghai as an immediate step in the new policy.
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Japs Defeated by Red Chinese Army
Shanghai report states the Chinese eighth army, built from former communist units, inflicted heavy Japanese losses in central Shanxi province. Japanese forces reportedly attacked 40 miles south of Taiyuan but faced stout resistance and began a costly retreat. Geng Xi Teh now commands North China irregulars estimated at 100,900 troops, while U S and other nations react to trade fears amid a Japanese dominated gateway. The US cruiser Marblehead arrived Chefoo to protect former residents and property after a Saturday uprising.
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Trail of Dead London Storm Ravages British Isles
A weekend storm battered the British Isles with hurricane force winds causing at least 10 deaths and widespread property damage. Ships reported crews washed overboard and vessels crippled. the coastal steamer Jane and the Glan Rhyd with 22 aboard feared sunk near Swansea as ships reached port.
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Portland writers seek arbitration to end city newspaper strike
Portland reporters petition Multnomah Typographical Association to mediate the printers strike that has halted the three Portland papers since Saturday. Skeleton crews remain on duty, with newsroom teams at the Oregonian signing the arbitration petition to avoid interfering with others’ right to work.
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Temple in Salt Lake City Fire Sparks Investigation
Three elderly men were detained after a grass fire near Salt Lake City's Mormon Tabernacle, feared to threaten the gathering of over 2,000. One man claimed a "protective measure" and sprayed gasoline before lighting a flare. A temple worker was burned. others assaulted during the episode before firefighters and police detained all but one Millett. The incident was framed as a protest against church leadership.
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Holding company legislation unlikely this session
Washington reports indicate administration advisers doubt any move to abolish all holding companies will be pursued this session. Some supporters favor limiting new acts to banking and insurance, testing the present law in utilities first. Railroads await Wheeler committee findings before action.
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Spokane fraud suspect found dead in hotel room
Spokane Wash Jan 16 Pr George P Pallisan Spokane statistician indicted in Denver for mail fraud found dead in a hotel room authorities say shot himself. Collins county coroner reported the death occurred in the hotel room with a gunshot wound to the head. A chaotic sentence fragment about other events is unreadable in the source.
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Wife of financier taken by pneumonia dies in New York
Mrs Bernard M Baruch, wife of the financier, died at her New York home from pneumonia. At her bedside were their two married daughters, a son, and Mrs Baruch's brother. The obituary notes the family gathered as the illness claimed her. In another item, British officials announced apologies from Japanese military for ejecting a British officer’s uniform from Chienmen rail platform.
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John L Lewis Urges Farmers to Enter CLO
John L Lewis advocates forming a cooperative organization CLO to unite farmers with labor for economic and political strength. He warns against white collar pressure and says the aim is to represent all farmers and improve distribution and marketing without seeking government money.
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Breathing Spell in Civil War II Near Teruel
Jen days France at the Spanish frontier Tan 16 the Spanish civil war came to a virtual standstill today. The insurgent armies were exhausted by the long clash to recapture Teruel and the government was content to hold its hard won objectives.
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Need for 1938 farm plan seen not urgent
Washington officials said the push for a new production control program for 1938 crops has eased since last fall. Weaker threat of surpluses due to higher prices for wheat and cotton, plus progress on farm bills, lower urgency. Export markets show signs of rising demand, while weather and moisture shortages threaten next summer’s yields.
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Likely Reed Confirmation Clears Senate Quickly
Washington observers predicted prompt unanimous Senate approval of Solicitor General Stanley Reed to the Supreme Court. If approved, the 53 year old Kentuckian would take seat January 21 as Justice Sutherland retires, with Judiciary Committee hearings expected to be brief.
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Pocket-picking halted during Cairo royal wedding fete
Cairo observers report a declared moratorium on pickpocketing during the wedding celebrations of King Warock and Farida Zulficar. A notorious Cairo pickpocket, already convicted many times, pledged by letter to himself and other thieves to abstain for the event beginning January 90.
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Subway disaster in Madrid draws hundreds of dead
A Madrid subway accident last week reportedly killed over 400 people in a half mile tube between Goya and Diego de Leon stations. Early censored reports say a possible explosive device caused collapse of nearby blocks or flats, with the government closing the line since the Parteise unrest.
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