NYC Coal Strike Threatens City Heat Amidst Standstill
The New York coal dealers warn that a rapid settlement is needed as privat homes and apartments face freezing conditions on Friday. Mayor LaGuardia and aides urge quick agreement while unions report partial strikes in yards and selective lockouts. Dealers say wage demands would raise coal prices by about 40 percent.
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York
Doll
Fuga
F. H. la Guerdla
Alig
Michael J
Teamsters
AFL
London blast kills and wounds dozens at Royal Gunpowder plant
A series of rapid explosions at the Royal Gunpowder factory at Waltham Abbey in North London killed an undetermined number and injured about 50. Two to three blasts caused widespread damage, windows shattered, and people sought air raid shelters as crews fought fires amid mushrooming smoke.
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London
New
York
Royal Gunpowder Factory
Walt
Tham Abbey
Rome
Franklin Tribute Returns With Bust and Banquet
Eighteen hundred guests paused in homage as a large bust of Franklin, described as patriot of America and citizen of the world, was spotlighted on the banquet hall stage. After a feast of terrapin and steak, the attendees danced on the hotel roof, disregarding Franklin's admonition to aim for early to bed and early to rise.
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Franklin
Richards
Ben Franklin
Senators Press Bill For Courts To Veto Federal Rules
In Washington on January 18 the Senate opened consideration of a Logan bill to grant courts a powerful veto over rules issued by executive agencies. Supporters say it would give citizens the right to appeal regulations, while opponents warn it would overload the courts and curb agency authority. The House planned a late day vote on the independent offices appropriation bill as other routine measures moved forward.
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Washington
Senate
Logan
D-ay
Judiciary
Austin
R-Vi
Judiciary Committee
Minton
D-Ind
Sions
Wheeler
D-Mont
Finland
Garner
White House
Roosevelt
Congress
House
Council of Personnel Administration
Borah Reassures Health As Senate Session Opens
Senator Borah, nearing 33 years in the Senate on March 4, says he is healthy and ready to participate in the new session. He plans to attend the Republican National Convention to push for a progressive candidate and liberal platform while advocating relief and farm benefit spending over defense. He will oppose excess defense appropriations and is expected to influence the anti lynching oil debate in judiciary committee.
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Congress
Borah
Senate
Hll
Senate Judiciary Committee
Judicary Committee
James declares harmony in state after four years of blunders
James notes a peaceful year with no riots or labor disorders as he praises the administration. He cites a birthday start for Benjamin Franklin and a motto of thrift and harmony. The governor claims business and government have worked together and the state shows no major unrest.
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James
Benjamin Franklin
Governor James blasts WPA blame and boasts job gains
Governor James defends Republican governance amid WPA criticism, claiming 189,000 Pennsylvanians lost jobs under WPA since 1938 while noting government payroll savings and private employment gains. He argues measures created one in three on direct assistance found work by end of 1939 and asserts faith kept in constitutional government. He questions alleged political plots and pledges continued restraint and job creation.
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Pennsylvania
James
Front war quiets as Berlin reports western front activity
International dispatch notes a German reconnaissance over the western front and Scottish coast. Britain resumes shipyard work to outpace German sinkings while economic pressure continues. London conference ends with an assigned plan for renewed actions.
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Berlin
Western Front
Germany
Britain
Reich
London
Jealousy blamed in baby slaying at Lansdale
Benjamin McCabe confessed to smothering his New Year’s Day infant son over jealousy of his wife Mildred 19. Police and coroner details say a pillow over the mouth caused the death after a quarrel about the wife’s affection for the child. McCabe, jailed after pleading guilty, described the act calmly to officers at Norristown prison.
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Lansdale
Samuel Woffindin
Benjamin McCabe
McCabe
WPA
Norristown County
Woffinding
Mildred
Winslow J. Rushong
Chamberlain’s Bold Strike Stirs British Politics
The War Today columns depict Prime Minister Chamberlain delivering a shocking rebuke to Howe Belisha and cabinet critics. The aging leader stands firm, his posture described in vivid detail as he confronts parliamentary questions and public scrutiny, amid renewed speculation about his tenure.
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Dewits m. Crenzie
Chamberlain
Howe-Belisha
Mr. Chamberlain
No-Man's Land
House of Commons
Hore
Belisha
Beleesha
Britain
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Churchil
England
Hore-Belisha
Mustard
Boonie Kher Des
Dor
Finnish Loan Debate Divides Washington Leaders
In Washington Vice President Garner and the National Association of Manufacturers oppose further Finnish aid amid fears of U S involvement in Europe. Senator Wheeler supports some lending. Hoover backs a non military loan. A Senate Banking Committee deferment, Hull’s upcoming views, and Jege H Jones notes on Finland’s credit rating frame the debate.
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Garner
National Association of Manufacturers
Finland
United States
Europe
Hoover
Roosevelt
Congressional
Hull
U. 8
Wheeler
D-Mont
Herbert Hoover
White House
Congress
Senate Banking Committee
New York
Jege H. Jones
Explosion at DuPont plant kills two at Repaupo
Three tons of nitroglycerin exploded at the Repaupo DuPont Powder Works in Gibbstown New Jersey. Two men died Earl Leslie Harbison and Edward M Bundens Jr others injured. Authorities dismissed sabotage and called for safety measures at the plant along the Delaware river. The blast created a ten foot crater shattered windows and drew state and federal agents to the scene.
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Gibbstown
Tan
Repaupo
DuPont Powder Works
Marti
Kim
Berling
Federal Bureau of Investigation
DuPont Company
Philadelphia
Earl Leslie Harbison
Clayton
N. J
Edward M. Bundens, Jr
Paulsboro
Bundens
Harbison
Bunden
Viola
Delaware River
Edward M. Bundens
Former P. M. on probation in Ewistown case
Ewistown reports Mrs. Helen M. Turley a 31 year old former postmistress began a six month probation after conviction for opening letters to her predecessor. Jury recommended mercy for opening five letters to neighbor Mrs. Florence Steigleman in Barnitz Cumberland county.
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Ewistown
Helen M. Turley
Florence Steigleman
Barnitz
Cumberland County
Plan To Name Nominee If He Declines Run
Washington reports indicate New Deal strategists view Ohio Democrats pledging a Roosevelt delegation as part of a plan to empower the President to name the 1940 nominee if he avoids a third term. They tally potential roosevelt-friendly delegations from several states, while Senator Donahey formally announces his candidacy in Ohio.
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Washington
Ohio
Democrats
Vic Donahey
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Florida
Missouri
New Mexico
Joseph F. Guffey
Lloyd C. Stark
Frank Hague
Jersey City
Smathers
Edward Kelly
Chicago
Pepper
John E. Miles
Herring
Iowa
Murray
Montana
Slender
Louisang
Bilbo
Mississippi
Nortis
Nebraska
McAdoo
California
Donahey
Treasury Balance Reports Record Revenue and Expenditures
Treasury reports as of January 16 receipts 5.89 million dollars expenditures 19.42 million dollars leaving a net balance of 2.374 billion dollars. Working balance 1.665 billion dollars and customs receipts for the month noted. Fiscal year receipts total 2.003 billion with expenditures 5.165 million.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Nania An
Orvathy
P. & S. Head Dies in Kittanning
James T. Colbert, 66, general superintendent of the Pittsburgh and Shawmut Railroad Company since 1917, died after an operation at a Pittsburgh hospital in Kittanning.
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Kittanning
James T. Colbert
Pittsburgh and Shawmut Railroad Company
Pittsburgh
Markets Report From Pittsburgh and Chicago Dated Jan 18
Market notes show slow produce demand in Pittsburgh with apples and potatoes listed for various markets and baskets. Livestock prices in Pittsburgh reflect mixed ranges for hogs steers cows and calves while Chicago reports wheat futures rising on cold weather and demand.
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Pittsburgh
Dan
New York
Baldwins
McIntosh
Kings
West Virginia
Rome
Pennsylvania
Idaho
Maine Green Mountains
Florida
Chicago
German steamer August Thyssen sinks after mine blast
The 2,342-ton German steamer August Thyssen sank off the Aland Islands at the mouth of the Gulf of Bothnia after hitting a mine believed Swedish. Crew abandoned ship, later joined by a Swedish warship attempting rescue. the vessel carried iron ore from Lulea to Germany. Also reports two Norwegian steamers torpedoed, Fagerhelm crew missing, Iris ferrying survivors to Vigo, and Enid torpedoed near the Shetland Islands with all hands saved.
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Stockholm
August Thyssen
Aland Islands
Gulf of Bothnia
Andersten Light Horse
Sweden
Finland
Alands
Lulea
Germany
Oslo
Fagerhelm
Bay of Biscay
Africa
England
Vigo
Spain
Iris
Shetland Islands
Scotland
Turkey suffers second quake in three weeks near Niğde
Ankara reports a second major earthquake in three weeks striking the Niğde district, killing one and injuring around 140. The tremor hit about 908 miles southeast of the capital, following a previous disaster in August that killed tens of thousands in Agdir and surrounding areas.
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Ankara
Turkey
Nigde
Here
Angtolla
Harrisburg Notes on Cooke Senate Ambitions and Party Support
Harrisburg reports show Joy Cooke pressing senatorial reparations with party backing from 41 county chairmen and Philadelphia leaders. Governor James disclaims campaigning while others, including Reed and Davis, weigh bids. James will speak at Lincoln Day dinner in Michigan, downplaying political aims as a routine address.
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Harrisburg
Joy Cooke
Jatties
Gounate Party
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Young Republicans
U. S. Senate
Republican
Allegheny County Committee
Klating
Cooke
Allegheny
Frank Harris
John W. Kephart
State Supreme Court
U. S
David A. Reed
Pittsburgh
James J. Davis
Reed
James
Grand Rapids
Mich
Arthur H. Vandenburg
Vandenburg
Michigan
Keystone State
Stock Market Snapshot of Mixed U S Industrial Names
A compact market scan lists varied U S equities with mixed performance including Am Can Am Tel Am Rad Am Smelt Am Tel and Tel and others. Notable movers include Bendix Aviat at 38 and Eastman Kodak at 1605 percent with several large industrials and automotive names showing single to high double digit shifts.
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Con Edison
Ats
Con Oil
Douglas Aircraft
du Pont
Eastman Kodak
el Auto Lite
Elec
Gen Foods
Gen Motors
Gillette
Greyhound Corp
Hard-Walker
Hudson Motor
Interlake Iron
Int Harvester
Nick Can
Kennecott
Kresge (Ss
Lehigh Val
Loew's Inc Bite Muck Bruck
Montgom Ward
Nash-Kelvinater
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy Pr
Nat Distillers Prk Y NY
Central RR
North Ameria
Penn RR
Pub Soc NJ
Radio Corp of Am
Repab Steel
Reynalds Tob
Sears Rogbuck
Sacony-Vacuum
Pacifc
Ry Vis Sperry Corp
Calite Ltd
Ingath Bid OU NJ
Brudebaker Corp
OM Texas Corp
Timken
United Gas Imp
Rubber
Mig
Woolworth
Curick
College Weather Forecast Warns of Cold Snap
Weather report warns of continued cold today and tomorrow with low wind and humidity. Observed readings show barometric pressure around 38.43 inches and relative humidity at about seven percent. signals a frigid, dry day ahead with hazardous road conditions possible.
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Forgeas
Peper
Reading
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Norway
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