Woolgrowers Seek Wax Tariff Assurance on Wool Goods
Salt Lake City Jan 28 The National Woolgrowers association asked the State department for immediate assurance it would not lower tariff barriers on woolen products. Delegates at the 73d annual convention endorsed the demand and urged no tariff concessions in a reciprocal trade treaty with the United Kingdom. R G Rich of Burley Idaho to lead as president with Sylvan J Pauly Deer Lodge Mont and others continuing on the executive committee. The convention near its end faced internal and external conflicts as it moved toward closing.
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Woolgrowers' Association
State Department
Stace Department
United Kingdom
San Angelo
Texas
R.G. Rich
Burley
Idaho
Sylvan Jd. Pauly
Deer Lodge
Mont
Hi. G. Gardiner
Apaconda
J. B. Wilson
McKinley
Wye
President Roosevelt Birthday Campaign Launches Nationwide Drive
The nation moves toward a major push against infantile paralysis as thousands of local committee members in 48 states organize 15 000 balls to celebrate President Roosevelt's birthday. Hundreds of thousands of people participate in nationwide festivities and donations pour into a new national foundation for a national campaign against the disease.
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New York
Roosevelt
Austria Moves to Deport Wandering Jews Amid Influx
In Vienna the State Council fast tracks measures to curb Jewish smuggling from Poland and Romania via an underground railway. The plan demands universal ID papers, with potential deportation or loss of livelihood for those lacking credentials. Hungary takes similar steps. border districts require citizenship proof or evidence of alienage since 1861.
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Austrian State Council
Poland
Rumania
Austria
Switzerland
France
United States
South America
State Council
Hungary
End of Filibuster Near in Senate Prediction
The AP reports a prolonged filibuster against the anti-lynching bill stretched into its first day with forecasts it may end early next week. Washington political tense as lawmakers debate cloture and floor action.
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TVA and the Constitution in the Tennessee Valley
Walter Lippmann argues that assuming the Supreme Court upholds lower court findings, TVA must be discussed as a political matter rather than a constitutional question. He notes natural resources belong to all people and government must conserve and develop them, and contends TVA represents a major New Deal achievement whose success hinges on resolving judicial and practical issues including government subsidies and competition with private power.
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Tedeyval Court
Chattanooga
L.V.A
Tennessee Valley
Weema
T.V.A
Hull Lists Products to Be Considered in Trading Pact with Dominion
Secretary Hull issued a formal notice of intention to negotiate a new trade agreement with Canada. Opinions on possible tariff reductions are sought by March 12, with public hearings starting April 4. An 18 page list of Canadian exports to the United States is published, outlining items for potential tariff cuts. The talks aim to replace the existing pact in effect since January 1, 1936, broadening the base and reducing tariffs on numerous goods including metals, machinery, textiles, farm products, and more.
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Washington
Dan
Hull
Canada
Tuli
Ickes fires West aides remove staff at Interior
Washington January 28. Secretary Ickes moved against Charles H West under secretary of the interior and presidential contact man liquidating most of his staff. Rohrer, Wests brother in law, was fired while a receptionist remained. Other workers were reassigned to the General Land Office. West likely seeking new work and may resign.
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Washington
Ickes
Charles H. West
Interior
West
James A. Rohrer
Mount Vernon
Ohip
Qaily
General Land Office
Lckes
White House
Drought-stricken Farmers Seek Emergency Aid Proposal
Washington reports a plan for a 650 H10,000 emergency fund to rehabilitate drought stricken farmers. Representatives Lemke Hildebrandt and McLaughlin urged Secretary Wallace to present the measure to President Roosevelt, arguing seed and feed loans now could save a future relief bill. Wallace cited no available funds in Farm Security administration.
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Wallace
Roosevelt
Lemke
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Hildebrandt
M. D
McLaughlin
Neb
Farm Security Administration
Montana Girl 10 Goes Before Grand Jurors
In San Francisco on January 28 AP reports August Fourtner, assistant district attorney, said Jeane Walters of Great Falls Montana will be brought before the grand jury to testify about being forced into prostitution. He intends to seek an indictment against the group she accuses. Walters says she was sold to a white slave ring in Contra Costa County for 150 dollars with Grant MacGregor sharing in her earnings. In Cheyenne Wyoming the air lining inspection section of the bureau of air commerce opened district offices.
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San Francisco
Fourtner
Jeane Walters
Great Falla
Mont
Miss Walters
Fourtest
Ting
Contra Costa County
Grant MacGregor
San Francisco 1937 Accidental Deaths Prompt Caution
San Francisco health officials report 1937 accident deaths focused on dangerous baths and slippery floors. City Health Director J. C. Geiger notes many fatalities from tub slips and soapy surfaces while automobile deaths totaled 156.
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San Francisco
J. C. Geiger
Geiger
Wheeler Hopes to Benefit Public and Railroads
Senator Wheeler of Montana said he aimed to craft constructive legislation to aid railroads while improving general economic conditions for the public. As chair of the Interstate Commerce Committee, he noted discussions with ICC members and Jesse H. Jones of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and planned further meetings without naming specific proposals.
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Washington
Mont
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jesse HH. Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Japanese Regret Tone Marks Nanking Affair Description
A Tokyo dispatch reports a Japanese army spokesman stating the soldier who assaulted US diplomat John Allison would not be punished, claiming he was only doing his duty amid protests over alleged misconduct of American officials in Nanking. The incident involved Allison and Charles H. Riggs near a Japanese bar rack during a probe into a Chinese woman's assault.
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United States
Nanking
John M. Allison
Jay Nanking
Allison
Charles H. Riggs
Diplomatic protest over Nanking slapping of U S official
Secretary Hull ordered representations to Japan after a Japanese soldier slapped American Third Secretary John M. Allison in Nanking. The State Department’s account notes another American, Charles Riggs of Nanking University, had his collar torn as the incident arose from Allison’s investigations.
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Hall
Riggs
State Department
Allison
Charles Riggs
Nanking University
Captain Baker Dies Veteran River Pilot At 82 In Northwest
Captain Isaac P. Baker, 82, longtime Missouri and Yellowstone river steamboat master, died today after a fall last September. A Bismarck figure, he led the last upper Missouri fleet, once ran the Benton line, and served as a North Dakota Democratic national committeeman in 1891. He was honored in 1923 with a war bonnet by local Native Americans and known as Mato Wankantu High Bear.
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Isaac P. Baker
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Missouri River
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Missouri
North Dakota
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
St. Louis
Benton
Alexander Kendall
Yellowstone
Benton Line
Thomas C. Power
Fort Benton
Helens
Mont
High Bear
Hte
Mato Wankantu
Committee to sit in February for GOP program group
Chairman Glenn Frank said the Republican party new committee on program will meet in Chicago on February 28 and March 1 for organization. He added permanent headquarters would open in Chicago soon and a staff would be assembled.
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Glenn Frank
Republican Party
New “Committee On
Chicago
Roosevelt asks broad army and navy buildup in peace time
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt seeking the widest expansion of U S armed forces in peacetime at a projected cost and navy increment. Supporters call the plan modest and wise while critics in the Senate warn the debate will probe foreign policy aims and the implications for national security.
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Capitol Hill
Mrr
Roosevelt
Senate
Vandenberg
St. Mich
China seeks aid from Britain France and Russia at League
Geneva January 3 Britain France and Soviet Russia turned to the United States tonight as China's delegate to the League of Nations pressed for help against Japan. Dr V K Wellington Koo warned he would appeal to the league council for sanctions if denied support. The powers feared such an appeal could threaten the league's unity. Earlier, general terms of a resolution to the council were discussed.
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Britain
France
Soviet
Russia
United States
China
League of Nations
Japan
V. K. Wellington Koo
League
League Council
Mountain States Power Granted Temporary Operating Stay
Wilmington Del January 28 May The Mountain States Power Company of Chicago and Wilmington received permission to continue operating its business while reorganizing under section 77 B of the national bankruptcy act. Judge John P Nields set March 35 1958 as the claims filing deadline for creditors and stockholders. The company serves Oregon Idaho Wyoming Montana and other Western states.
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Mountain States Power Company
Chicago
John P. Nields
Oregon
Idaho
Wyoming
Montana
Copper price cut ties copper market to single price
New York January 28. Primary producers and custom smelters jointly reduced domestic copper to 10 cents per pound. The 1 cent cut by each group ends a prior 11 to 10 1/2 cent spread and establishes a one price basis after months of variation. The move coincides with broader armament debates and signals possible market effects.
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