Judiciary reform bill passes Senate without roll call
The historic senate dispute ends as Vice President Garner uses unanimous consent to approve a compromise judiciary reform bill for lower federal courts. Administration leaders struck a deal after shelving Roosevelt’s plan to add supreme court justices. Speaker Bankhead expects quick House action and a conference formality.
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British order may open wound in Anglo German row
Aug 17. The British Home Office ordered three German newspaper correspondents to leave England within two weeks. Werner Crome remained in London as the Berlin action warned of retaliation. Berlin officials signaled possible expulsion of British journalists in turn. The move followed threats and travel by embassy staff to Renfrew on vacation.
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Raleigh Officials Rule On 1937 Sales Tax Provisions
Raleigh August 7 The New sales tax rules enacted by the 1937 assembly were explained by Revenue Commissioner A J Maxwell Led that materials taken from storage for use after June 30 are taxable regardless of purchase date The extension of the tax to building materials and futures narrows exemptions for machinery accessories Maxwell says accessories include belts and special wrenches and do not cover cables for dynamos or other parts unclear in the excerpt.
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Spanish War Tensions Rise Over Mediterranean Bombings
Bombing of neutral merchant ships near Algiers adds to Spain conflict strain as Franco's forces push Teruel and Catalan units advance. Britons, Italians, French, and Greeks affected. Montogia captain killed. Dutch observer wounded. Spain and insurgent sides clash on multiple fronts amid disarray and rumors of discipline problems.
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Cord Retires As President Big Interests After Stock Trouble
Raleigh reports Dr. H. G. Lehman of North Carolina State University announces a new tobacco disease in Wake County named ruffle leaf. Chicago notes Cord resigns as Cord Corporation chairman as leadership passes to L. B. Manning amid SEC stock manipulation allegations.
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Canine Bites Piece Out Of Law LYNBROOK
A dog named King escaped extradition and escaped punishment as he wandered free in Connecticut while facing a biting case involving Andrew Planding in New York. Attorneys on both sides studied law during the trial but produced no verdict or citations. The dog was sent to Connecticut by his owner Mrs. Ralph Drummond as a gift to Wilbur H. Foge of Greenwich after the child’s injury on July 3.
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Britain Protests Air Attack on Tanker British Corporal
Britain blamed Spanish insurgent planes for yesterday s air attack on the tanker British Corporal, part of a broader strike on merchant ships off the Algerian coast. An Italian captain aboard Franco Bolari died of wounds as Italian officials cited Spanish aircraft but offered no action.
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Silk and rayon workers urged to strike in Paterson area
GIO leaders called 6000 Passaic valley silk and rayon workers to strike Monday to raise standards and stabilize the industry. TWOC hopes for a nationwide walkout affecting about 60 000 workers, with 43 000 in Pennsylvania. Some agreements exist in PA MA NY, making spread uncertain. A Paterson silk operators spokesman said mills would not operate in sympathy with the strike.
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Patton Urges Roosevelt to Aid Southern Farmers
Representative Nat Patton asks President Roosevelt to extend federal aid to southern farmers facing "utter ruin" from low commodity prices. He urges pegging cotton prices at 12 to 15 cents per pound and using the Commodity Credit Corporation to provide loans so relief acts before harvest.
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Higher Price Levels Hit Major Motor Industry
Detroit reports price increases are set to begin next week across the motor industry. Ford and all General Motors divisions have announced raises from 15 to 100 dollars, reflecting higher material costs and wages. Analysts predict further advances before year end or after the 1938 models debut.
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Weeping Mother Surrenders Baby to Adoptive Parents
In Chicago on August 1 a weeping mother surrendered 31 month old Donald Horst to Lydia Nelson’s care and consented to adoption by Mr. and Mrs. Otto Horst. Attorney John E. Johnson announced the signing ending a four day custody dispute.
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Prisoner Claims Is Wanted For Murder
Andrews North Carolina August 7 Superintendent T O Sleyton of the state prison camp said a prisoner confessed to the 1920 murder of Florence Barton in Kansas City. The prisoner Clyde Cummings claimed he killed Barton for $200 paid by another man. He named the other party but the official will not release the name.
Secretary Hull’s 14 Point Policy Circulated Worldwide
More than forty nations expressed general accord with Secretary Hull’s 14 point policy for international self-restraint. Hull’s views, stated July 16 amid Sino-Japanese hostilities, were circulated through diplomatic channels to world capitals. 37 governments sent formal replies, including Britain France and Soviet Russia. notable absentees included Japan China Italy Germany and Spain.
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Rebellions Break Out On Both Sides of Spanish Armed Forces
Reports from Aug 7 describe armed rebellions within both sides of the Spanish conflict. Insurgent forces claim street fighting in Albacete and other centers while government forces say insurgents fortified in Toledo’s bishop’s palace and battle nearby. Loyalist and insurgent commanders report tactical moves near Teruel and Albarracin as both sides clash and civilians flee.
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Hull Advocates Leasing Vessels to Other Republics
Secretary Hull urged Congress to lease out warships not in use to allied nations as part of defense support. He acted at President Roosevelt's request and cited Brazil's interest in strengthening its defense under a broader good neighbor policy. Hull said approval would prevent reliance on other powers for aid and bolster regional stability.
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Japanese Evacuations Gather Pace as War Fears Rise
Shanghai dispatch reports rapid Japanese withdrawal across central China as Tokyo orders ships to move on the Yangtze. Japanese in Hankow directed to depart by noon Sunday with marines and volunteers boarding to evacuate. Five naval jets reportedly in the river were expected to withdraw. Officials to temporarily take control of the area as consulars wind down affairs.
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Governor Benson Backs Roosevelt Third-Party Run
Gov Elmer A Benson of Minnesota a farmer laborite said he favors a Roosevelt third party in 1940 envisioning a farmer labor based coalition. He spoke before a demonstration by the American Federation Against War and noted the need for unions cooperatives and political action clubs to express workers economic needs.
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Picketing Embassies II Debated in Senate
Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Pittman urged a bill banning embassy picketing to protect diplomatic safety. The measure stalled as LaFollette sent the proposal aside for future debate, delaying final action.
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Mystery Deepens in Missing Dancer Case in Paris
Paris dispatch says 22 year old Jean De Koven remains missing as aunt Ida Sackheim 55 who had cared for her vanishes. Embassy has no new details while police await updates on ransom notes and progress of investigation.
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