Spain and China War Turmoil Hits Headlines
A two month old baby and a burned arm scene in a nursing bottle incident mirrors a broader Spanish Civil War toll with Franco insurgents advancing toward the Mediterranean. In China, 150000 Japanese clash with 250000 Chinese near Suchow as Konoye vows no inch lost while battles threaten Hankow and allied aid flows.
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Barcelona
U. S. State Department
Hull
Vatican
Pope Pius
Caudillo
Franco
Mediterra
Spain
Madrid
Italy
China
Hankow
Konoye
Yellow River
Eanese
Nazi Occupation Transforms Austria Into German Rule
The piece describes the Nazi takeover of Austria, with German efficiency replacing old structures. Promises of public works and soup dens accompany the seizure of Austria’s gold by Hjalmar Schacht. Anti Jewish contributions rise as emigration is constrained and Vienna’s death toll among Jews climbs. Protests seek allegiance to Der Fuehrer.
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Fiennese Gayety
Reichsbank
Hjalmar Schacht
Austria
Nazi Party
Vish Congress
Vienna
Evangelical Church Council
Tiance
der Fuehrer
Nazi threats loom as Czech vote sparks tensions abroad
The report notes Hitler urging Germans to back extended power while warning Czechs against confrontation. It cites Czech moves to grant German minors more offices, Vargas dissolving party groups in Brazil, and police seizing swastika daggers tied to an alleged plot. It also mentions 155,000 Germans in Israel and Berlin protests over Nazi activity.
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Rmany
Austria
Getulio Vargas
Linio Gado
Germany
Var
Izil
Berlin
Mexico Seizes Oil Firms as Expropriation Moves Forward
Mexico moved to nationalize oil properties valued around 400 million dollars with 18 000 workers set to run the industry while expropriation faces challenges to the decree. Foreign executives depart and protests from firms reach Washington and London as legal steps to modify the measure proceed.
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Mexico
Lazaro Cardenas
Washington
London
Quotes from Kennedy Goebbels and Untermyer on war actions
In London U. S. Ambassador Kennedy warns against petty actions with a bayonet. Germania Minister Goebbels says they act now and plan nothing. Samuel Untermyer argues the slogan Buy American Boycott German Goods will bankrupt Germany and vindicate American honor.
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U. S
Kennedy
London
Goebbels
Samuel Untermyer
New York
Bankrup
Germany
New Deal reshuffle faces Senate fight and reforms
Congress debates a broad government reorganization plan allowing the President to move agency work and abolish several bodies. The bill would replace comptroller general with an auditor general and a budget director, sparking opposition over safeguards and spending controls. Virginia Senator Byrd seeks to preserve the comptroller, while others push for cuts and new cabinet posts amid Senate resistance. The measure also adds a secretary of welfare and a National Resource Planning Board as part of broader shifts.
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Congress
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Civil Service Commission
Ieewise
Virginia
Byrd
Secretary of Welfare
National Resource Planning Board
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
George S. Davis
AFL
Reen
Poland and Lithuania Avoid War Over Frontier Ties
The piece notes Poland and Lithuania, amid shifting borders, avoided war after Lithuania’s government, led by President Antanas Smetona, agreed to restore relations with Marshal Edward Rydz-Smigly. It mentions Vilna, Maryland size, and Jewish rioting during tension over territory and capitulation.
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Vilna
Maryland
Lithuania
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Ovyorensy
Antanas Etona
Edward Silay
Rydz
Unusual problems in psychology and stock legacy unfold
New York psychologist law tests ancestry and intelligence of Richard Whitney. Whitney admits peculations dating to 1932 during NYSE presidency and mentions a brother connection to J P Seoneen. He says his suspended firm’s assets may exceed liabilities if managed, with sentencing for grand larceny postponed to April 11 at SEC request.
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Richard Whitney
New York Stock Exchange
J. P. Seoneen
Wall Street
Whitney
SEC
Keane elected president at Onal Conference of Music Editors
Report from St. Louis notes Keane's election as president during the Onal Conference of Music Editors. Navy officers discuss mobilization plans in Washington as part of the event. Mention of the Women’s National Exposition and a celebration related to Swedish settlers’ 300th anniversary at the University of Delaware.
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Onal Conference of Music Editors
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Navy
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Kansas City
University of Delaware
Federated Biological Societies
Saltinger
Egypt
Heain
Miami-Key West
Herman Wells named Indiana University president at 35
Indiana University elevates Herman B. Wells class of 1924 to president. He began as assistant economics professor in 1930 became business school dean in 1935 and acting president last July. He favors teaching music theater Brown County golf and open door policy. Gabriel Terra Uruguay leader from 1930 to 1934 faces election. Zog sisters visit America then return home. Austin Parker writer dies at 46 leaving funeral group choosing to talk about him.
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Gabriel Terra
Uruguay
Terra
Colorado
Austin Parker
Includiniam Hopkins
Boundary power row sparks Canada U S tug of war
Secretary Hull warns against exclusively Canadian Great Lakes power projects. He favors joint development of boundary resources while avoiding dependence on Canadian imports. Dr. Rumely and Frank Gannett protest Senate probes as threats to constitutional liberty.
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Solons Split Over Equal Rights Amendment Vote
A closed session left the proposed constitutional equal rights amendment without a committee recommendation after a 9 to 9 final vote, sending the measure to the full senate for consideration.
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Senate
Flood Evacuations Hit 400 In Wisconsin Town
In Odanah Wisconsin a flood drove about 400 residents from their homes. The rest of the items note congressional judiciary action on new U S judgeships and various other varied briefs from hearings to obituaries.
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Levine
New York
Tommy Farr
Eiteen Wenzel
Follies
Leah Ray
David A. Werblin
Music Corporation of America
Hope Chandler
David Hearst
President Roosevelt removes TVA chairman Arthur Morgan
President Roosevelt ousted Arthur E. Morgan as chairman of the Tennessee Valley Authority over charges of dishonesty and obstruction. Harcourt A. Morgan was named interim chairman while Congress debates an in depth inquiry and possible further actions against TVA directors.
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Harcourt A. Morgan
David E. Lilienthal Meygana
Roosevelt
Morgan
Arthur Morgan
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Robert Jackson
TVA
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Chicago
Senate
Norris
New Hampshire
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Dreyfus
Chairman Morgan
Armies and Navy Gains Look to New War Spending
The House appropriations committee recommends 447 808 555 dollars for the next fiscal year for U S Army operations including 124 500 for gun booms and fourfold raised salaries for official salutes The navy expansion to 100 ships was voted with funds for 46 new warships 22 auxiliaries and 950 airplanes backed by many senators though Borah and LaFollette oppose.
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House of Representatives Appropriations Committee
Malin Craig
Army
U. S. Navy
House of Representatives
Senate
Pittman
Foreign Relations
Scr Amnies
Borah
LaFollette
Hawaiians Prepare for Power Plant Control Tests Next Month
Report from 1948 notes Hawaiians to simulate power plant control with auto radios tuned to war news while the U S Navy conducts maneuvers. Authorities also order a fishing notice near Pearl Harbor as part of the exercise and public alert.
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