Roosevelt Urges Exemption Lifts Hopkins Nomination Sparked Senate Debate
Senator Bailey denounces Harry Hopkins for political speeches as WPA administrator and objects to his 1937 radio address backing Roosevelt court expansion. Bailey criticizes political use of relief programs while Senate committee approves Hopkins as commerce secretary but Bailey abstains. Continued on page 2.
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Last Minute Bulletins From Montpelier and Beyond
A Vermont budget report shows a deficit of more than 1 million after a supposed 658 212 surplus. Separately the New Orleans steamship line reported the Jaguar motor breaker broke near the Azores with seven crew rescued and 30 missing. a six month U S air transport permit to France was announced. Park superintendent clash over party balance. prison chiefs report no voluntary surrenders by fugitives with two men retreating to camps.
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Navy bill seeks bases at Guam and 11 other sites
The Senate naval committee chairs introduced legislation to authorize about a dozen naval bases including air and submarine facilities on Guam. The plan calls for harbor edging at Guam next year with full air and submarine facilities not before 1942. The bill also authorizes expansions at Kaneohe Bay Hawaii Wake Island Euston Island Palmyra Oak Sitka Puerto Rico Pearl Harbor and Pensacola Jacksonville.
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ENVOY SAYS BOMBING ON AIR DOESN'T WIN WAR
The American ambassador to China Nelson T. Johnson told reporters before meeting with President Roosevelt that air bombing cannot win a war. He predicted the Sino-Japanese conflict will last long, noting Chinese morale remained high and hopeful for the future despite the fighting.
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Hull Selected As Outstanding
Chicago fed erated Advertising club named Cordell Hull the outstanding American of 1938 for improving Pan American relations and trade treaty efforts. Roosevelt ranked sixth, with ten other notable Americans including Thomas E. Dewey Douglas Corigan Howard Hughes Martin Dies Donald Budge Walt Disney Orson Wells and Johnny Vander Meer also cited.
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Air War Forecast Frames U.S Defense Plan
Army leaders told Congress that future war will likely begin in the air and urged 19 mobile anti air craft regiments for ground defense. General Marshall warned the nation is weak against bombing while Navy seeks development of 12 naval air bases including Guam. Arnold proposed a 6000 plane Army air corps cap and a 12000 plane three year production goal.
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Loyalist Re-enforcements Rushed To Front Line
From Hendaye on the Spanish frontier date January 19 a dispatch reports Catalonian militiamen press fighting west of Barcelona as government forces at Madrid rush reinforcements by sea. Twelve thousand Madrid troops were at sea with 48,000 more expected to depart Valencia. Insurgent warships shelling near Tarragona and Iguala da area battles mark a tense frontier as Insurgents push toward Barcelona about 40 miles away.
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No Exams For UCC Employes Under New Law
Greensboro report notes a North Carolina bill exempting veteran Employment Compensation Commission workers from merit exams passed in the House. The measure shields six month veterans agency staff from testing requirements amid objections to a federal merit system. Other actions included election law tweaks and beer tax debates in Raleigh.
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Auto fatalities decline in North Carolina in 1938
Raleigh NC January 19 1939 North Carolina saw 937 traffic fatalities in 1938 down from 1123 in 1937 and 1026 in 1936 Ronald Hocutt director of public safety credited highway safety work and citizen cooperation He called for a $25000 yearly education fund to sustain gains Governor Hoey urged legislative appropriation There were 7633 injured in 7495 accidents in 1938 versus 7987 injured in 7910 accidents in 1937.
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Gable May Seek Divorce After FinanciaI Settlement
Hollywood star Clark Gable and his estranged wife Maria have a completed financial settlement totaling about 286000 dollars since their 1935 parting. Attorney Isaac Pacht said a settlement approved by both sides was made. Dissolution of their eight year marriage was hinted after Gable said he would seek freedom once the property pact is upheld. Friends predicted a marriage to Carole Lombard if he becomes single.
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Roosevelt backs Army Day on April 6 designation
President Roosevelt endorsed the upcoming Army Day celebration for April 6 calling it a day that belongs particularly to the army. He noted that in troubled times it is fortunate to have one day a year dedicated to the service.
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House Committee Trims Deficiency Bill By 3.55 Million
The House Appropriations Committee cut 3.55 million from Roosevelt's deficiencey recommendations and 150 million from the relief request, signaling a trend toward spending restraint. The total grant drops from 13.529 million to 9.979 million as debate nears.
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WPA Funds $3 Million for North Carolina Rural Roads
Raleigh announces that a WPA program will provide 3 million dollars to match a 1 million state allotment for farm to market road improvements. The 84 million program aims to put 4,000 idle WPA workers back to work and support thousands more in road projects across the state.
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Million Earmarked For WPA Highway Projects
Governor Hoey announced from Raleigh that 1,000,000 of 2,500,000 highway fund surplus allocations will fund WPA highway projects. The remainder funds state agency projects while awaiting WPA support, described as likely substantial though exact WPA contribution was not specified.
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Senator Bailey Promises Cape Fear Channel Dredging Approved
Mayor Cooper reports Senator Josiah W. Bailey chair of the Senate Commerce Committee assures approval for deepening and straightening the Cape Fear River channel after his return from Washington. The Wilmington dispatch notes Bailey's pledge provides expected navigation improvements for the port.
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Twin City Mart To Close Tomorrow
Winston-Salem tobacco market will close tomorrow for the 1938-39 season with an estimated 500000 pounds less sold than 1937-38. Sales today push the total past 52000000 pounds while yesterday’s totals reach about 82000 pounds at 14.50 dollars per hundred. Sales concluded at 11 o'clock.
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Retail Merchants Recommend Annual Wages for Employees
Leaders of America's retail trade meeting in New York drafted a resolution urging national merchants to guarantee employees annual wages. The resolutions committee of the National Retail Dry Goods Association reported no opposition to the proposal, now in convention.
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Senators Rally for Larger WPA Funding in Senate
United States Senate debates boosting the WPA appropriation to 875 million dollars to run relief programs through July 1. Senators Norris Borah Burke Downey rally for higher sums while McNary predicts House stance. Adams conferred with Roosevelt as Bone and others press for larger relief spending. Wagner calls for reestablishment of the National Employment Stabilization Board to guide a long term works program.
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Roosevelt urges tax on all government salaries and securities
President Roosevelt asked Congress to tax private income from all government salaries and future government securities under federal and state income tax laws. He warned retroactive tax collection could trigger back taxes and hardship if Congress does not act by March 15 and urged legislation to correct inequities while noting judicial rulings on immunities.
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United Aircraft to Fully Comply With Export Policy
The United Aircraft Corporation said it will fully comply with government policy on exporting aircraft and equipment. It noted no sales to Japan since July 1 and cited a past license in 1934 allowing a Japanese firm to manufacture propellers, which it now relieves from supplying on demand.
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France Sends Protest Note on Open Door Stand
Paris January 19 French government officials say a note delivered to Japan in Tokyo warns that France will not recognize any alteration of the Far East situation without prior consultation with other interested powers. The note follows recent warnings from the United States and Britain urging Japan to maintain the open door in China.
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National War Veterans Head to Speak in South Tour
Owen Galvin national commander of disabled war veterans will tour the Carolinas this week visiting Greenville S C and Charlotte. He will speak at Greenville tonight and in Charlotte tomorrow night.
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