FCC to probe hotel talks over broadcast licenses
The Communications Commission will investigate rumors of a hotel conversation touching on broadcast licenses. Vice Chairman Irvin Stewart said the inquiry aims to uncover facts and will take as long as needed. All commissioners supported the probe. specifics on possible congressional involvement were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Stewart
FCC
Commission
Sykes
Binghamton
Schenectady
N. Y
WNBF
Schenectady Group
Knox Broadcasting Company
Phillips warns on subversion and national morale
In a broad address he condemns anti government rhetoric and subversive activity aimed at weakening American morale. He emphasizes readiness of defense forces but says moral strength is more vital than material prowess to deter threats and preserve national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Freedom of Seals Bloc Seeks Neutral War Business Rule
The foreign relations committee faced a delay as Senators Borah and allies insisted the bill preserves the traditional neutral right to do business in wartime. A compromise aimed to balance that view with calls for a hermit-like stance for U S commerce with belligerents emerged today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borah
R-Ida
United States
Change in bill limits President war material exports
The committee altered the bill to allow restrictive action on war material exports only to preserve neutrality or protect citizens. A stronger Nye Clark measure seeks sharper limits, while Morgan records are cited to stress strict neutrality and the influence of commerce and banking on policy.
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Foreign Relations Committee
Nye
Clark
D-Mo
Munitions Committee
Senate
Morgan
Woodrow Wilson
Commerce
Bryan
Morgans
National City Bank
Great Britain
Wilson
Robert Lansing
State Department
Britain
House of Morgan
America
Bloc proposes unanimous Supreme Court to strike laws
Nebraska independent calls for the high court to void acts only by unanimous decision. He argues a murder verdict should require all twelve jurors and urges a bill to prevent federal or state courts from voiding acts affecting general welfare interstate commerce taxation money or individual rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red
Supreme Court
Nebraskan Independent
Isson
Roosevelt Threat Case Heads to Grand Jury
Authorities said the Roosevelt threat case will be presented before a grand jury. Palmer's butler Karl Nilssen aided in the arrest after clues from a damaged return address and peculiar typewriter features tied Palmer to two unsigned letters to the President. Capt. William Houghton and James B. Shelhorse led the investigation leading to Palmer's capture at his apartment, with one letter sent to the White House and the other to Warm Springs, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Karl Nilssen
Federal
William Houghton
Secret Service
William H. Johnston
James B. Shelhorse
White House
Warm Springs
Freezing Door Lock Troubles and Quick Melting Fix
Winter water entry freezes door locks making them hard to open. Inserting the key and applying a flame under the lock melts the ice and restores access.
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Paschal Shoe Repair Company
North Main
Communications Commission
Piedmont Building and Loan Association
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company Building
Dutch Laundry, Inc
DIAL
South Main
Phillips
Snow Lumber Company
Atlantic Building & Loan Association
K C. Cridlebaugh
Federal Home Loan Bank
Roosevelt
Ardent
A. H. Jeffers
Mgr
Weses
Ci’y
Financial Statement
High Point Savings and Trust Company
High Point
N. C
U. S. Gov't Securities
Guilford County
City of
Thomasville
L. Ragan
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Sunny South Cleaners
West Washington ST
Smith Deal Realty CO
DE Soto
Desoto
North Main Street
Plymouth
High Point, N. C
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