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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1940

Page

8

Threat to Force Action Is Heard

Washington reports supporters of a 17 point program to revise the disputed labor relations act threaten to use strong arm tactics if needed to push a house vote. The 21 member labor committee will consider the recommendations from a special investigating committee and may face a discharge petition if action stalls.

Washington Mar House House Labor Committee Norton D-N.j Representative Cox D-Ga Special Committee National Labor Board Labor Committee Smith Virginia Halleck Indiana Routzohn Ohio Healey Massachusetts

Ring Made Lucky Strike for Sacramento Woman

A signet ring fell from an airplane and struck Mrs. Anna W. Briggs of Sacramento last April. She found the owner, returned the ring, and received a $725 reward. A German uncle left $198,000 to her, but taxes and possible red tape worry her.

Sacramento Calif Anna W. Briggs Briggs

Weather Holds Up Buying as Harsh Weather hits Retail

Dun and Bradstreet said retail buying slowed by bad weather across many states. National trade for the period showed roughly 4 to 8 percent gains versus 1939, but gains were smaller than expected. A separate Corsicana report notes strong winds toppled a truck carrying 14 men, injuring five.

New York Mar Dun & Bradstreet

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