Hopes and Fears Between Nations Endangered by Trade
An analysis of U S Japan relations as a new commerce and navigation treaty moves toward signing in Ely. The article notes Japan's reliance on American trade and war supplies, the expiring 1911 treaty, and potential US options including duties, boycotts, or embargoes. It highlights Tokyo's vulnerability and the war wear on Chinese fronts.
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United States of America
Japan
Ely
U. S
America
State Department
China
Congress
Tokyo
Pacific
Changsha
Pension payments ordered in full as funding crisis looms
At Home Colorado promises its old folks pensions of 45 dollars a month at 60 but short revenues reduced actual payments to 31 to 41. A judge ruled pensions must be paid in full and federal funds may help avert a crisis with a 50 50 match on pensions up to 40 for residents over 65.
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Colorado
Uncle Sam
Power struggles widen as Japan backs Wang Ching-wei plan
The piece notes strategists say defeating Chiang Kai-shek would need a million more troops while Japan seeks a peace in China via Wang Ching-wei. Wang bases a Shanghai fortress and proposes a three point program including semi autonomy North China and anti Communist alliance. American policymakers fear Wang's regime will complicate the region.
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Wang Ching-wei
Chiang Kai-shek
Tokyo
China
Shanghai
Japan
Wang
Italy
Washington
Miners Union backs Roosevelt foes and hints at renomination
At Columbus Ohio 2000 delegates at the United Mine Workers of America jubilee heard CIO chief warn that Roosevelt likely will not seek another term and that his renomination could lead to an ignominious defeat. The talk touched on Wheeler Huey Long and Earl Long as possible 1936 contenders and Republican or reform candidates in various ballots.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Columbus
CIO
UMW
Roosevelt
Lewis
Garner
Federal Security
McNutt
Hull
Montana
Burton K. Wheeler
Huey Long
Louisiana
Earl
Huey
Sam Houston Jones
Dewey Sees Dawn of Destiny in U S Growth
Quotes from Thomas E. Dewey on seven years of maladministration in Washington and America’s morning destiny. New Jersey Alcohol Control Commissioner D Frederick Burnett warns against solitary drinking. National Artists Foundation director Norman Alexandroff condemns public performances by child prodigies as uncivilized and insulting to audiences.
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Thomas E. Dewey
Washington
America
D. Frederick Burnett
New Jersey
Norman Alexandroff
National Artists’ Foundation
Congress Cuts Budget Drift Ahead of Election Year
Congress trimmed 130 million from the president’s budget as the nation faces no new taxes or debt-limit boost. Wagner Act disputes arise over whether employers may hire or fire based on union membership. A New York court reexamines protections for applicants versus employees. Dope addiction slips amid wartime pressures, according to H. J. Anslinger.
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Treasury
Morgenthau
Roosevelt
Treasury Post Office
Congress
Supreme Court
New York
NLRB
Boston
House Committee
Calendar of events from late January to early February
The list notes events across 20th anniversary of Prohibition in California, a presidential birthday benefi t for infantile paralysis, Hitler’s appointment anniversary, Pope Eucharis tic Congress in Wellington, A S H A meeting in Chicago, White House reception, Groundhog Day observance, Balkan Entente talks in Belgrade, Taft's speech in St. Petersburg, a Sportsmen’s show in Boston, and junior bobsled championships in Lake Placid.
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California
Nation
Hitler
Pope
Wellington
N. Z
American Social Hygiene Association
Chicago
Army and Navy
White House
Balkan Fntente
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Taft
St. Petersburg
Fla
Bos- On
Lake Placid
N. Y
In Short Killed Four Army Airmen in California
A bomber crash in California killed four Army airmen. The brief notes the tragedy among other 1930s headlines such as passport demand changes, family scandals, a beauty contest tragedy, and notable deaths.
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California
U. S
Indiana
Jessie Simpson
New Jersey
James Steward
Mediterranean
Joseph P. Ryan
AFL
International Longshoremen’s Association
F. A. Countway
Lever Brothers Soap Company
Omar Bundy
J. B. Lippincott
Prince Christopher
Greece
Charles H. Woodbury
Edwin Carewe
James Burke
Guiseppe Motta
Switzerland
Otto Wolfe
Jimmy Britt
Poland’s Oil Battle Draws American and Allied Fire
Poland ranked 13th among world oil producers before German Soviet division of the country. Reports claim Germans police railways and oversee oil in Poland’s sector, with Romania fearing shipments to Germany. Paderewski, now Poland’s parliament leader in exile, vows Poland’s immortality. Vatican radio condemns German abuses. Americans face possible seizure of food sent to Germany. money orders can go to the Netherlands. A Pittsburgh firm reports a 1 million dollar yearly plan to move goods, offering a $6.70 gift pack for a Berlin relative. Britain says it will halt such traffic with an undisclosed plan.
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Poland
Germany
Russia
Rumania
Berlin
Carol
Romania
Moscow
Balkans
Ignace Jan Paderewski
France
Vatican
Netherlands
U. S
Britain
Idaho Senator Borah Dies After Long Service
The obituary notes William Edgar Borah of Boise born June 29 1865 in Wayne County Illinois practiced law from 1890 then served in the U.S. Senate from 1907 to 1936. A celebrated world peace advocate, he died in Washington after a storied political career with global influence.
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William Edgar Borah
Boise
Wayne County
Southern
Ilinois Academy
Enfield
Ill
Kansas State University
Lawrence
Lyons
Kans
United States Senate
Lion
Idaho
Aall
Washington
Borah
Senate
Guns And Butter Week In World War II News Digest
A wartime round up notes Berlin and Paris reports none on the week start, hunger and ration details for Britain’s front line and civilians, and Allied shipping losses. It covers Russia Finland and Germany on the sub Arctic front, with Finland’s defense lines and Soviet responses, plus U S export loan plans for Finland.
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Berlin
Paris
Maginot Forts
Siegfried Line
Britain
England
Russia
Finland
Moscow
Mannerheim Line
Germany
Helsinki
Nurmes
Science Finds Why Fast Runners Stay Strong
Indiana University physiologists report athlete Lash can run two miles in under 10 minutes due to muscles receiving oxygen 60 percent faster than non athletes of his size. His heart pumps with a stronger stroke, speeding blood flow from lungs to muscles.
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Don Lash
Lash
Indiana University
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Federal Narcotics Bureau
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Mary McElroy
Kansas City
Miss McElroy
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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U. S. Eeological Survey
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