Britain protests Tokyo policy over Ohio Senator Taft wife
Mrs. Robert Taft, active in her husband’s Ohio campaign and now settled in Washington, expresses faith in a rejuvenated Republican Party. She organized women across Ohio’s 88 counties, led campaigns, and manages life at Sky Farm outside Cincinnati. The profile recalls her White House connections and public service.
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Accustomed to the Limelight A Presidential Lineage
The passage describes a tall, poised woman with brown hair and eyes, favored by brown costumes. It notes her comfort with public attention and hints at a background as daughter of the Solicitor General, daughter-in-law of the President, and wife of a leading Cincinnati citizen, explaining her ease in high society.
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Con fessions of a Nazi Spy in Hollywood Feature
Hollywood plans a factual style film titled Confessions of a Nazi Spy using real trial testimony and actors as impersonators. Leon Turreu, famed for his federal work, is connected to the project with the 18 defendants named and possibly used in the cast. Warner brothers vow no punches while Hitler and Nazi officials react with protests.
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Ex-G man Turrou details Nazi spy reach in U S factories
Turrou, a multilingual former FBI operative, warns the American public to beware Nazi espionage. He claims German agents are present in many U S factories and says spying is widespread beyond New York. He served in France, Madagascar, and Hoover’s Moscow mission before writing about his experiences and upcoming book Nazi Spies In America.
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Roosevelt nominates Cook to National Mediation Board
President Roosevelt named George A. Cook of Illinois to a term on the National Mediation Board expiring February 1 1942. It is a reappointment submitted from Washington January 16.
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Fair weather with mixed precip for North Carolina area
Noon reports indicate 42 and 48 degree readings with traces of snow in the morning. Fair tonight in North Carolina with Tuesday outlook for rain or snow Wednesday and cooler conditions in the northwest and mountains. Winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville continue moderate to northeasterly by Tuesday. Sandy Hook to Hatteras expects strong northwest winds easing tonight with snow possible in the north portion tonight.
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Social Security progress and policy reforms
The President urged expanding benefits to all workers and dependents, liberalizing federal grants in aid, and extending old age insurance while stressing merit in state administrations. He cited 2.5 million needy beneficiaries receiving half a billion dollars yearly and 3.5 million unemployed aided last year.
Boy Befriended by Farmer Slain. Teens Arrested
Carrollton Missouri report says J W S Bricken 71 was killed at his farm home after sheltering a hungry boy a year earlier. Two runaway youths Oliver Hammond 16 and Cleo Ramsey 15 were arrested and admitted robbing and killing Bricken with his rifle. Ramsey had been aided by Bricken before.
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Predictions on Mosquito Navy in the Philippines
An observer predicts the so called mosquitos navy of the Philippines will be strong and, if similar to last summer at the lake, unconquerable.
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Pilot Dies In Miles City Crash After Desperate Return
Preliminary reports from the Civil Aeronautics Authority say Pilot C. B. Chamberlain and three others died when his disabled transport plane crashed two miles from Miles City Montana while attempting a landing at the local airport.
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Roosevelt pledges to extend Social Security provisions
Washington January 16 President Roosevelt says the nation should be proud of Social Security progress but must use gained experience to strengthen and extend the act. He emphasizes responsible action to improve the program and broaden its reach based on early operational lessons.
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Equity for all in federal old age and unemployment programs
The statement urges extending benefits in both the federal old age insurance system and the federal state unemployment compensation system to all citizens as quickly as administrative capacity allows. It emphasizes pace guided by administrative experience and public understanding.
State administration of Social Security programs showcased
The article highlights how most programs within the Social Security Act are run by state governments with coordination and partial financing by the federal government, noting one necessary exception.
States urged to link federal funds to merit standards
A proposal urges states to require merit standards as a condition for receiving federal funds. The recommendation aims to ensure accountability and quality in programs supported by federal dollars.
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Urging Adherence to Social Security Act Principles
The speaker emphasizes building on the Social Security Act to better protect the people rather than resorting to untried and demonstrably unsafe remedies. The message advocates stability and prudent policy over risky new panaceas.
Mussolini vows to send more Italian troops to Spain
The foreign office bulletin quotes Mussolini telling Chamberlain there is no talk of arbitration while Spain remains unsettled. He says Italy could reinforce Franco if France or others aid Barcelona, and troops will stay unless belligerent rights are granted and foreign fighters removed from Spanish ranks.
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Fire Delays Local Movie Double Bill Comedies
A fire near the cinema interrupted a three door away double feature comprising Too Hot to Handle and What will the publicity boys think of next. Fire crews investigated the blaze and patrons waited for the all clear before resuming the show.
France Joins U S Britain Against Recognizing Changes by Force in China
London reports unify United States Great Britain and France in opposing any unilateral recognition of Japan's coercive changes in China. Britain releases its strongest note to Tokyo challenging Konoye's assurances, reaffirming the Nine-Power Treaty and open door principles. France is expected to issue a similar protest as a signatory to the 1922 pact.
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Revision of Relief Organization Tops Senate Discussion
A proposed permanent public works department would merge WPA PWA CCC and NYA with unemployment agencies and simplify compensation. Unemployment benefits could reach 15 a week with 13 weeks of job search before placement on a public works project. Two thirds of project costs to be federal.
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German rationing extends to coffee stocks
News card notes coffee added to the list of foods to be rationed by the German government. The note warns that extending restrictions to other beverages could trigger public upheaval and revolution.
Anne Lindbergh Morrow Publishes Listen the Wind
New Hyde Park New York author Anne Lindbergh Morrow releases Listen the Wind this fall. The book explores nature and human connection through reflective prose and vivid imagery.
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Anne Lindbergh Morrow
New Hyde Park, N. Y
Christmas Gift Confusion Hits Texan Tie Trove
A Texan discovered a five dollar bill amid a batch of gifts while others mostly received five neckties for Christmas. The uneven loot sparks local chatter about holiday giving.
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