Missouri Assembly Blocks Donnell In Gov Race Win
In Jefferson City on January 11 the Democratic led General Assembly refused to certify For peat Donnell as governor and passed a resolution for a joint House and Senate probe of the November election. The plan would open ballot boxes in all counties and St. Louis, delaying Donnell’s inauguration and keeping Lloyd Stark in office pending review. The panel cited alleged irregularities and illegal funds in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Peat Donnell
House Senate
St. Louis
Donnell
Lloyd Stark
Lawrence McCardel
Assembly
James T. Blair
Congress Debates Foreign Policy Measure and Defense Bill
Senators Johnson Wheeler and Clark push to defeat or amend a foreign policy bill while Austin supports checks on presidential power. House hearings aim to begin Thursday amid jurisdiction fights led by May. In Washington, officials discuss Britain supplying about 2 billion in U.S. assets as collateral for war materials, with trusts seeking 600 million in British investments and a possible escrow arrangement.
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Johnson
R-Calif
Wheeler
D-Mont
Clark
D-Mo
Austin
Vermont
Senate
House
Bloom
D-Ny
Thea Affairs
T.honday
May
D-K
George Dga
Washington
United States
Roosevelt
Britain
New York
Baliev
Outstanding Young Men of 1940 Named by Junior Chamber
Chicago January 11 selecting 16 youths including inventor Robert A. Boyer 31 head of Ford research lab and polarizing light pioneer Edwin H. Land 9 1 2 and several other noted figures in business education and the arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
Future
U.S
Henry T. Heald
Tilinoig Institute of Technology
Armour Institute
Lewis Institute
Irving P. Krick
California Institute of Technology
Edwin H. Land
of & I
Polaroid Corporation
Mark Matthews
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Robert R. Nathan
Division of Economic Research
Department of Commerce
United States
Great Britain
National Defense Council
Oren Root, Jr
Wendell Lo Willkie
William Sareyan
Drama Critic's Circle
War materials lending debate hinges on cash limits
A British official argued it would be unfair to demand payment for wartime materials while the nation holds billions in wealth. He supported a lending program, noting assets could not cover all needs and that many assets could not be converted to cash quickly enough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Penner Career From Vaudeville to Radio Star
Former Mae Vogt’s collapse at Joe’s show and the Locust Street theater going dark spark uncertainty over Penner's future on stage. Born in Detroit after arriving at age nine, he rose from amateur impersonations to vaudeville and burlesque before a 1926 Greenwich Village Follies role at 375 dollars a week and later Rudy Vallee radio guest spots.
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Mae Vogt
Joe
Locust Street
Crawford
Penner
Detroit
Charlie Chaplin
Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village Follies. In 1933 Rudy Vallee
Fenner
Tex oil fields hire 16,500 workers as season winds down
Leffler notes hunters had an excellent season and predicts a slight drop from 535 elk slain in 1939. The commission reelected Leffler as president and named Samuel C. Castner of Williamsport as vice president. Elsewhere, East Texas oil fields employ about 16,500 workers.
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East Texas
Compensation debate hints at insurer gains and act aims
Senator Shuppie argues the 1938 compensation act may have reduced employer costs while benefiting insurers. Thomas Kennedy, former Lieutenant Governor and United Mine Workers treasurer, says the governor should investigate the workers' compensation law. No bills are prepared to amend the act as the House rules committee schedules action after January 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuppie
Thomas Kennedy
United Mine Workers
Assembly
House Rules Committee
Turnpike Plan Expanded Toward Ohio Line
Pittsburgh officials report $75,000 appropriated but $80,000 estimated needed to extend the turnpike from Irwin toward the Ohio line. The project, already funded at $70,000,000, would connect Pittsburgh industries with Philadelphia's Tidewater. Federal officials show interest as a national defense measure. A special session approved the extension but funds were not provided. Governor James seeks legislative authorization for westward extension. Fatal auto accidents rise sharply in winter across the northern United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Thomas C. Frame
Philadelphia
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
James Tuesday
Irwin
Ohio State Line
Kansas City railroad executive charged with wife murder
John Rockwell, 84, secretary treasurer of the Kansan City Kaw Valley and Western Railroad, is charged with murdering his wife Elizabeth, 62, after she allegedly begged him to end her suffering from an incurable disease. Police found Rockwell in pajamas and Mrs Rockwell in nightwear. she died in hospital. Rockwell said he acted out of desperation and shot her, then woke to police in his room.
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Kansas City
Kas
John ¥. Rockwell
Elizabeth
Rockwell
Kansan City
Kaw Valley
Mra. Rock
T. P. Palmer
Wyandotte
Ving
Association backs deferred conscription for students
Pasadena, Jan 11. The Association of American Colleges recommends deferring conscription of college and university students to allow completion of the academic year. A resolution cites the best interests of total national defense. Dr Remsen D Bird of Occidental College was elected head, succeeding Rev Edward V Stanford of Villanova College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
Association of American Colleges
Remsen D. Bird
Occidental College
Los Angeles
Association
Edward V. Stanford
Villanova
Highways Plans for Statewide Parkway and Bridge Projects
The proposal outlines a Pitt Parkway linking William Penn and Lincoln Highways into the city with western exits, each survey costing about 1 million. State funds shown total 21.785 million, with county 23.64 million and city 4.82 million. Eastern parkway estimated 15 million and western boulevard 8 million. James extended Philadelphia invitations to Mayor Lamberton, saying the meeting aims to discuss Philadelphia's ideas. The governor pledged to expedite Pittsburgh and Philadelphia programs and surveys for new bridges over the Susquehanna at Millersburg and Harrisburg, seen as vital to the national defense program.
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Lincoln
Hughes
James
Philadelphia
Robert E. Lamberton
Pittsburgh
Susquehanna River
Millersburg
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania draft calls two guard units to Camp Shelby
Local draft boards report that 108th and 168th Field Artillery Regiments will be sent to Camp Shelby Mississippi for a year of training. The 141st regiment from Mississippi joins to form the 78th Brigade commanded by Brigadier General William March of Philadelphia. Guardsmen will likely undergo 10 days of physicals at home armories before southward move. Units across several towns in Pennsylvania supply soldiers. Governor James instructs boards to deny early enlistment into the national guard once an induction order is issued.
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Philadelphia
Wilkes-Barre
Altoona
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvaniaa
National Guard
Camp Shelby
Miss
108Th
168Th
Mississippi
William March
Military Affairs Department
190Th
Tyrone
Sunbury
Northumberland
Lock Haven Bellefonte
Lewistown
Purnxsutawney
DuBais
New Castle
Clearfield
166Th
Waynesboro
Chambersburg
Conshohocken
Harrisburg
James
Pennsylvania Nations Guard
Nova Defeats Pat Comiskey in Garden Bout
Lou Nova defeated Pat Comiskey in New York at the Garden taking a 10 round win. Comiskey was outclassed from start to finish with Nova showing recovery from illness and calling for a bout with Billy Conn. Mike Jacobs and promoters discussed Louis Goody plans for a third title fight in Los Angeles.
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New York
Lou Nova
Pat Comiskey
the Garden
Mike
Nova
Billy Coun
Pittsburgh
Joe Louis
Mike Jacobs
Conn
Louis
Comiskey
Pat
Billy
Cavanaugh
New Jersey
Max Baer
Jacobs
Ray Carlen
Goday
Los Angeles
Arturo Godoy
Metropolis
California Athletic Commission
Tom Gallery
Gallery
Loulg
Buddy Baer
Zon
Godoy
Beyond
Troop Train Strikes Mine In China Report
Chinese Central News Agency reports that a Japanese troop train struck a mine on the Peiping Hankow railroad in north Hupeh Province, killing or wounding more than 300 Japanese soldiers and destroying a train and supplies. The incident occurred near Hongkong on January 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hongkong
Peiping- Hankow
Hupeh Province
Chinese Central News Agency
Army Fliers Learn Radio Controlled Robot Planes
Army Air Corps at Selfridge Field tests four robot ships rebuilt from BT-2 trainers. Planes operate by radio from ground with a safety pilot and remote control wheel maneuvers. Researchers foresee future peacetime and wartime uses though specifics remain secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detkomt
Jen
Army Air Corps
Selfridge Field
Parault Wing
Lona
Army Air Field
Texas
Dutch Harrison Leads Oakand Open After Third Round
E. J. Harrison of Little Rock fired six under par 64 on the Sequoyah course to reach 134 at the halfway point of the Oakand Open. He holds a three stroke edge over Paul Runyan and notable contenders including Dodson, Demaret, Snead, Ward, Pieper, Wood, Guldahl, Nelson, Smith, and Bulla trail as third round action unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Calif
E. J
Harrison
Little Rock
Sequoyeh
Paul Runyan
White Plains
Run
Lawson Little
Sam Snead
Marvin “Bud” Ward
Spokane
Ernie Pieper
San Jose
Craig Wood
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Ralph Guldahl
Byron Nelson
Horton Smith
John Bulla
Stock Market Alr Reduction I IV Am Can 4 Am
A readout of numerous stock tickers shows varied percentage changes across multiple firms and sectors. Prominent gains include Anaconda 26 percent, Chrysler 70 percent, Ford Pow 1 percent, and Gen Motors 48 percent, while others report notable declines or modest moves such as Stand Brands 0 percent, Radio Corp 4 percent, and North Ameria 17 percent. The list spans industries from steel and oil to utilities and manufacturing, reflecting a broad market movement with mixed results.
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Alco
Loco Ct
Balt
Ohio
Bendix
Beth Steel
Borden Co
Briggs
Hes
Chrysler Corp
Cons Edison
Consol Oil
del Lack and
West
Douglas Aircraft
Elee
Gen Motors
Greyhound Corp
Witness Central
Brands
Oi Cal
Ol Ind
Stand
ON J
Studebaker Corp
Swift and Co
Texas Corp
United Aircraft
United Corp
United Gas Imp
US Rubber
Warner ‘Bros
West Union Tel
US Steel
West el
Mtg
Woolworth
Youngst Sh
Snowstorm Tragedy Blamed For Car Wrecks In Carnegie Area
A snowbound day caused multiple crashes in Indians County. An auto near Carnegie killed two women, Mrs Gun Winters and Mrs Mary Haley, 58 and 82, both of McDonald, and seriously hurt Gus Winters, 68, and Mrs Frank Winters, 64. Frank Winters, 68, had minor injuries. Driver of the other car uninjured. Highway crews blocked roads as heavy snowfall continued. Harrisburg and Philadelphia reported cold, clear to light snowy conditions with low visibility. central state forecasts warned of more snow overnight.
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Mary Haley
McDonald
Gus Winters
Mia
Frank Winters
Gus
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Plane Plant Strike Settled at Fairchild Factory
New York Jan. 11 A threatened strike of 200 workers in the Ranger Aircraft Engineering division of Fairchild Aircraft and Engine Corporation at Farmingdale, New York, was settled. John R. Owens of the National Defense Commission announced the settlement. The plant carries 7 750 000 in government orders and terms will be voted on by workers for ratification today.
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New York
Ranger Aircraft Engineering
Fairchild Airplane and Engine Corporation
Farmingdale
N. Y
John R. Owens
National Defense Commission
Wilson heckled during Germantown peace meeting
Raymond Wilson of the American Friends Service Committee was heckled in Philadelphia while criticizing Adolf Hitler and mentioning Great Britain. Substituting for U S Senator Rush D Holt at a meeting organized by Germantown Peace for America Committee, he urged a negotiated peace with America as mediator and said most would like to see Hitler wiped out, prompting shouted replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Raymond Wilson
American Friends’ Service Committee
Adlalf Sl
Great Britain
U. S
Rush D. Holt
D-W Va
Germantown
Puerto Rico defense plan touted by Swope
Harrisburg dated report says Guy J. Swope, Roosevelt's Puerto Rico governor nominee and current island auditor general, asserts U S defenses will be so strong that a mosquito could not navigate one piece after completion. He refuses to disclose details for obvious reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Guy J. Swope
Roosevelt
Puerto Rico
United States
Swope
U. S
Pensylvania
License Applicants Named Across Multiple Residents
A list of named individuals from various towns and states appears for license applications. Individuals include Andrew John Urda Summerhill Bertha Truscott South Fork Harry Carnahan Heshbon Hazel Mae McKendrick Josephine Walter H Rodgers Edna M Gould Indiana Eugene Thomas O'Donnell Reynoldsville Hilda Barringer Indiana George Petrus Clymer Mary Hadock Dixonville Francis Hugh Spostic Cherry Tree R D 1 Rosella Marie Cobl Burnside Anthony Yackboskey Clymer Jestin Putt Stumpf Indiana dDL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew John Urda
Summerhill
Bertha Truscott
South Fork
Harry Carnahan
Heshbon
Hazel Mae McKendrick
Josephine
Walter H. Rodgers
Edna M. Gould
Indiana
Eugene Thomas O'Donnell
Reynoldsville
Hilda Barringer
George Petrus
Clymer
Mary Hadock
Dixonville
Francis Hugh Spostic
Cherry Tree
Rosella Marie Cobl
Burnside
Anthony Yackboskey
Jestin Putt Stumpf
James Joyce Reported in Critical Condition
James Joyce, the Irish novelist, was reported in dangerous condition in a Zurich hospital on January 11 from Zurich, Switzerland, per dispatches.
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Zurich
Switzerland
James Joyce
Joyce author of Ulysses in Dublin day tale
The writer James Joyce, author of Ulysses, is described as having undergone an emergency abdominal operation today. He is nearly 69, and recently arrived with his wife, son, and grandson from the French Riviera three weeks ago.
Jeffries dies. long-time Odd Fellows member remembered
Jeffries leaves 42 grandchildren eight great grandchildren and two sisters Misses Sara and Mayme Jeffries of Indians. He belonged to Rochester Mills lodge I O O F for 40 years was past noble grand secretary of the home lodge and served as delegate to Grand Lodge in Philadelphia in 1908. Friends may visit his late residence. services set for 3:60 pm Monday with burial at Ping Grove Cemetery.
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Sara
Mayme Jeffries
Jeffries
Rochester Mills Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Home Lodge
Grand Lodge
Philadelphia
Ping Grove Camery
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