Navy eyeing 50 to 52 thousand ton battleships
Admiral Harold R. Stark told the House naval committee that current studies point to building battleships around 50 000 to 52 000 tons, with no plan for 62 000 ton ships and no start on such vessels this year. He said four ships would be a splendid high speed unit at 33 knots and noted ongoing programs, bombers, and 18 inch gun experiments.
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Washington
Harold R. Stark
Naval Operations
Stark
House Naval
Roosevelt
Congress
House Appropriations
Jin
South Atlantic
Graf Spee
Panama Canal
San Diego
Information Clamp Tightens Warplane Production Reporting
The armed forces restrict publication of American warplane production data amid export and expansion plans for the navy air force. Photos of U S military planes require army or navy approval, with penalties under the espionage act for mishandling sensitive details.
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New York
Army
Air Department
Navy
Air Force
Army ‘Air Corps
United States Army
Washington
Joe E Brown Sidelined By Broken Back For A Month
Hollywood reports comedian Joe E Brown will remain in a cast for a month or more after a December 6 traffic accident revealed a broken back. Doctor James W. Young disclosed the fracture.
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Joe E. Brown
Hollywood
Brown
James W. Young
Baldwin News Briefs Highlight Local Visits And Events
Mr and Mrs Frank E Wolf returned from New York City after ten days with their son Paul Wolf. The Monday Night club meeting at Mrs Charles Kalbs was postponed due to stormy weather. Mrs J H Gander visited Baldwin before returning to Topeka. Lloyd McHenry from Wilkes-Barre stayed with his parents and visited Fairview. Dinner honors for Mrs J H Gander at Kalb residence included guests Bernard Schultze and A E Knauss. Emma Gilham’s fire-damaged home on North 8th street is being prepared for occupancy. The six Baker boys will join her there. Clyde Rhine and Mrs Rhine announce a daughter born December 30, with the baby’s memory of Baldwin. The Tuesday club met at Mrs Stanley Flickinger. Rebekah lodge Past Noble Grands were entertained and two were initiated. Saturday Night club added guests Dr Cecil Marshall and Prof Richard Marsh. Dr Mark Ballard hosted dinner for Walter Brown, Allen Daugherty, and Richard Marsh. Ella Hunt returned to Edmond after visiting J S Hocken smith. Grace Huey attended Ottawa True Kindred lodge as soloist with guests John Whipp and wife.
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Frank E. Wolf Ha
New York City
Paul Wolf
Charles Kalb
Kalb
J. H. Gander
Baldwin
G. M. Gander
Topeka
Lloyd McHenry
Wilkes-Barre
Robert E. McHenry
Fairview
Margaret
Madelyn
Roberta
Paul Banks
Laura Preston
Bernard H. Schultze
A. E. Knauss
Samuel Gilham
Mary
Kansas City
Gilham
Emma Gilham
Clyde Stewart
Earl S. Martin
Edna Phillips
McClure
North 8Th Street
Baker Boys
Richard R. Marsh
Mark D. Ballard
8Th Street
Walter Brown
Allen Daugherty
Richard Marsh
Ella Hunt
Edmond
Okla
J. S. Hockensmith
Grace Huey
Ottawa
True Kindred Lodge
John Whipp
Gov Philips orders guns removed from Fort Towson camp
Oklahoma City reports Gov. Leon C. Philips declared there would be no more hunting with firearms by convicts at Fort Towson prison camp after guards learned inmates were issued shotguns and some escaped to get drunk. All inmates at the camp are described as trusties.
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Oklahoma City
Fort Towson
Leon C. Philips
Goebbels Declares Certainty of Victory in Propaganda Speech
Nazi minister Dr Joseph Goebbels proclaims assured victory and confidence in propaganda, asserting a firm belief in Nazi triumph. The quote emphasizes conviction over chance in wartime messaging.
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Joseph Goebbels
Chrysler Plans Continued Meeting Series For 1940 Model Training
Chrysler Corporation expands its 1940 model service training across January in additional cities. H. J. Nestle notes over 25 000 dealers and service men have learned the 1940 service procedure so far. The program highlights slide films and intensive instruction for district representatives, focusing on maintenance, safety, and periodic inspections.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corporation
H. J. Nestle
Nestle
Loan decision delayed on Kansas Pipe Line bid
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation will review an $18.4 million loan application by Kansas Pipe Line and Gas Co for a Texas Oklahoma Kansas to Minnesota pipeline. RFC and company officials met to request detailed information and plan a follow up conference within days.
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Washington
WPI
Kansas Pipe Line and Gas Company
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Hugoton
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Minnesota “Iron Range
RFC
Allen Junkin
St. Paul, Minn
Former U. S. Senator Beckham Dies in Kentucky
Louisville report states former Democratic governor and U S senator J C W Beckham died at 71 after a stroke. A Kentucky political figure since 1900, he became governor after Goebel’s assassination and served one Senate term starting in 1914. He had sought later nominations for both offices without success.
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Louisville
PJ. C. W. Beckham
Kentucky
United States
Ernor
William Goebel
United States Senate
Senate
Tax Fight Continues as Fred Perkins Refuses Payment
York, Jan 9. Fred Perkins, jailed for resisting NRA tax codes, buys two trucks seized for social security taxes to settle $117.46 penalties. He pledges he will not pay next time, saying the government must confiscate. Pennsylvania justice department plans suit for $222.41 in unemployment taxes.
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York
Fred Perkins
Perkins
Pennsylvania Department of Justice
Mercury 1940 Cars Hit Production Highs
Mercury production reached a monthly peak, with 12,006 units built in December. The surge followed strong demand for the 1940 Ford and Mercury models, marking a record month as the new car line reached 15 months on the market.
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Ford
Mercury
Dodge 7 Passenger Models Reported In Production
Dodge expands its output with seven passenger models adding to the regular Dodge line. The new sedans ride on a 139 percent wheelbase, feature a reinforced frame with wide side members and deep flanges, eleven-leaf rear springs, and dual propeller shafts with three universal joints for a smooth ride. The seven passenger sedan and limousine include folding rear seats and a safety glass panel separating the driver from the rear compartment.
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Dodge
Ford Plant Output Reaches December High in 1937
Ford Motor Company reports December production in Dearborn was the highest for any month since June 1937. Officials announced the results from the Ford offices, noting the strong month-end output.
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Ford
Dearborn
Mich
Ford Motor Company
Ford Output Rises in 1939 Domestic Car Production
The report notes Ford produced a total of 92,389 Ford and Mercury units and states domestic car output in 1939 surpassed the previous year by 215,120 cars, indicating a substantial year over year increase for the firm.
Chevrolet Reports Best Mid Month Sales Period
Detroit reports the best mid month sales period since May 1938 for the 1939 Chevrolet lineup. W E Holler, Chevrolet general sales manager, issued figures for the ten day period ending December 20 showing a 51.1 percent gain over the same period in 1938 with 31 084 new passenger cars and trucks sold. Used car sales also rose to 43 104.
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Detroit
W. E. Holler
Chevrolet
Trade figures show rise in sales for year to date
Increase of 30.5 percent over 1938 and 13.2 percent over the period to December 10 this year are reported. Truck sales totalled 4 883 units, a 17.5 percent gain from the 4 112 sold in the same period last year.
Improvement Association to Meet at Adams Home
The Fairmont Improvement Association will meet Thursday evening January 11 at 7 30 at the home of Mr and Mrs F P Adams. Business of interest to every property owner will be discussed. All members are urged to be present.
Leavenworth County Maintains Salaries Despite Applications
Leavenworth commissioners decide no salary increase for deputies clerks and other appointments for the present. several requests to raise clerical salaries were received.
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Leavenworth County
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F.S
Hemphill
Auto Glass
Auto Wrecking & Junk CO
Fred M. Zeder
Carl Breer
Qwen FB Skelton
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