Little Man Who Blew Trumpet Now Rules Chicago's Musicians
Chicago's James C. Petrillo leads the Chicago Federation of Musicians for 17 years and exerts control over radio broadcasts and performances. He recalls his past as a trumpet player and rejects perceived Communist influence while enforcing union standards. About 11,000 musicians pay yearly dues of 16 dollars with family benefits after death. Petrillo emphasizes American loyalty and protects union interests against CIO critiques.
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Chicago
W. W. Hercher
James C. Petrillo
Grant Park
the Little Chief
Chicago Federation of Musicians
West Washington Street
John L. Lewis
The
Arts
Mr. Petrillo
American Federation of Labor
I. O
George White
Lewis
Suys
Fox Trots
Edward J. Kelly
Petrillo
Newspaperman Newton C. Parke Found Dead in Annapolis Hotel
Washington dispatch reports Newton C. Parke foreign editor of the Baltimore Evening Sun was found dead in the Annapolis Hotel lobby roof area. The 50 year old had checked in December 22 as N. C. Porter. A note left by Parke listed his name and his wife and mentioned covering personal expenses.
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Washington
Newton C. Parke
Theltimore Evening Sun
Annapolis Hotel
Parke
The Minting Machine Through History and a Cautionary Tale
Uncle Ray explains the evolution of coin production from hammer stamping to steam and electric presses, noting dies wear and error rates and coin weight standards. He then warns about confidence tricks, recounting Mr X who lost life savings to a fake money machine and urges readers there is no honest public machine to multiply money.
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Boulton and Watt
Mr. X
Ray
Welding
Who Will Labor Back In 1940
John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers face a riddle as their 1940 convention nears. Once ardent Roosevelt backers, Lewis and allies have grown critical of policies amid unemployment, complicating the miners' political stance for the third-term question.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Roosevelt
Lewis
United Mine Workers Union
IL. O
Labor
Major Crops Gain Value in North Carolina Summary
North Carolina’s 20 major crops totaled 231.5 million dollars this year, up from 214.5 million last year. Tobacco production reached 773.81 million pounds, 50 percent higher than 1938, yet cash receipts rose only four percent. Tobacco acreage surpassed cotton for the first time, with 815,000 acres planted in tobacco and 746,000 in cotton. An unrelated note mentions American air conditioning equipment to be installed in homes in Colombia.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Roosevelt Backer Keeps Plans Hidden Amid Labor Meeting
The text notes a political supporter of Roosevelt who avoids public plans, favors Senator Wheeler and opposes Gar ner as Democratic candidate. It highlights miners as the largest U.S. labor group and suggests their January 23 Columbus gathering could steer labor unions, especially CIO affiliates.
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Roosevelt
Wheeler
Mont
Garner
United States
Columbus
Ohio
Feeling tired and sluggish how to regain energy
The article advises weight and measurement checks after the holidays and outlines diet and exercise plans including a 24 hour liquid diet and a one large meal a day system. It notes a Raleigh area military maneuver involving 550 officers and enlisted men of the 105th Engineers NC National Guard scheduled to arrive for a week of maneuvers in Charlotte.
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Charlotte
105Th Engineers
North Carolina
National F Guard
Price Reelected President of Rutherford County Fair
L C Price wins another term as president of the Rutherford County Fair Association. Buenos Aires plans subway extensions to replace streetcar services, signaling transit upgrades.
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Fair Forest City
L. C. Price
Rutherford County Fair Association
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Big Guy Plays at Paramount Today
Victor McLaglen and Jackie Cooper star in Universal’s The Big Guy at the Paramount Theatre Friday and Saturday. McLaglen is a torn prison warden choosing between stealing a fortune or saving an innocent youth. Cooper delivers natural sincerity as the jailed mechanic.
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Victor McLaglen
Jackie Cooper
Universal
Paramount Theatre
McLaglen
Cooper
Jackie
Mechahnie
Belgium orders end to work whistles to avoid air raid confusion
The government bans all work whistles nationwide fearing they could be mistaken for air raid warnings. Officials cite the risk of panic and miscommunication during emergencies and mandate replacement signaling methods.
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Belgium
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Ship of State
Grampa
Franklin Roosevelt
John Boettiger
Seattle
Anna
Uncle Rays
CIO
Colombia
NER Service
Flapper
NEA Service, Inc
T.M. Reg. U
Pat
By Sylvia
Big Guy
Paramount
Meevi Ua
Hart Schaffner & Marx and
Curlee
Wright’s
Fers
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Sedgefield
Wright's Clothing Stores
High Point
S. Main ST
N. Main ST
Winston-Salem
N. Trade St
Fayetteville St
Greensboro
S. Elm St
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