Chicago Razzle Dazzle Mayor Race Draws National Attention
Chicago politics swirls around a crowded field for the 1939 mayoral race with Edward J. Kelly, Harold L. Ickes, and William Hale Thompson as leading figures. Parties prepare for the January 4 entry deadline and a February primary, as candidates vie for potential next steps toward national prominence and key city projects like a subway.
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Chicago
Edward J. Kelly
Harold L. Ickes
William Halepson
America
Kelly
Ickes
Gings
Patrick Nash
Courtney
Cook County
Thompson
Dwight H. Greene
al Capone
Charlies S Dewey
New York
Thomas Dewey
Ireland
King George of
England
Plan Outlined to Adjust Cotton Loans and Exports
Williamson outlined a seven point plan to adjust government financed cotton loans at the start of each crop year, liquidate 2,000,000 bales annually using prior methods, end discriminatory taxes on cotton, and sell by net weight to aid farmers. He warned of an excess lean cotton stock of over 11 million bales and noted a 1935 hospital census finding widespread mental or nervous disorders.
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United States
Williamson
Memel Elects Nazi Victory Spurs German Demand
Memel Lithuania reports a Nazi win in the regional election with about 90 percent turnout among Germans. Observers expect increased calls for Memelland annexation by Germany as the landtag nears January meetings. Ernst Neumann, a Memel veterinarian, rallies after the vote.
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Memel
Lithuania
Baltic
Germany
Ernst Neumann
Neumann
Reich
Landtag
Memelland
Hitler
Reichstag
Legion Fights for Jobs for Those Past 40
The American Legion urges action to stabilize employment for workers over 40, urging industry efforts to curb layoffs and provide funds for displaced veterans. The resolution argues continued job fluctuations threaten older workers and that Legion involvement would benefit individuals, society, and industrial profits.
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Legion
American Legion
Local social notes from Alexandria visits and weekend plans
Rev. and Mrs. Don Harwell and Mrs. Hal DePriest visited in Alexandria. W. H. Rice and J. N. Waddell couples shopped there. Mrs. Herman LaCour of Marksville spent the week-end with Mrs. J. D. Willett.
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Don Harwell
Hal DePriest
Herbert DePriest
Alexandria
W. H. Rice
J. N. Waddell
Herman LaCour of
Marksville
J. D. Willett
Farmers vote to continue cotton plan and crop outlook
The agriculture department projects if cotton acreage stays near 1838 levels the 1939 crop will fall 600 000 to 800 000 bales short of this year. Officials expect reduced yields and note benefit payments this year total about 265 million dollars versus 72 million last year. The price average was 84 cents a pound, the lowest since 1932-33.
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Agriculture Department
Department
Cotton quotas approved in referendum boost farm program
Washington reports show cotton quotas passing by large margins while rice and flue cured tobacco votes fail to meet required thresholds. Officials say this signals support for the New Deal farm program and continued marketing controls despite opposition to domestic allotment plans.
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Washington
Wallace
Death by own action leaves mother facing murder alone
Mayer's body was found in his cell as he hanged himself with a leather belt. The sheriff said he blocked the act by stuffing paper down his throat and wrapping cloth around his head before tying his hands. A note to his mother spoke of oppression and seeking a different land.
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Mayer
Severyns
Vice-Consul Robert McCloud Dies in Naples
American vice consul Robert Chester McCloud aged 36 died in Naples from a cerebral hemorrhage. Born in Hoselle Park New Jersey he was appointed to the consular service from Florida.
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Naples
Robert Chester McCloud
Hoselle Park
N. J
Florida
5000 Fellows Fund Aids Needy Families At Christmas
Letters to the 5000 Fellows Fund reveal requests for food and clothing as Christmas approaches. A first grader writes to Santa asking for a big red wagon and candy, while a mother pleads for meals and clothes for two young children. The appeal stresses widespread need and the duty to bring joy to less fortunate families.
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Santa Claus
Mamma
Daddy
Gracie
Sidney
Nazis Propose Plan for Jewish Emigration Aid
The German agency reports a plan to assist emigrating wealthy Jews who would take four impoverished Jews with them. Foreign Jews would lend the sum needed, with Germany reimbursing the lender, while easing restrictions on Jews entering non Jewish hotels restaurants and stores after January 1.
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DNE
Germany
Methodist church board meets to arrange yearwork in Natchez
The board of stewards of the Methodist church met at the Perrons on Lake Street to set tasks for the upcoming year. After the business session, refreshments were served. Miss Lucille spent a weekend at Jackson Star Mississippi.
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News-Star— World
News-Star—World
Lucille
Jackson All Star
Miss
Walsh Seeks Prudent National Defense and Jobs Plan
The speaker argues for a nationwide defense program to revive industry and curb unemployment. He supports land sea and air arms while warning against excessive spending and tax burdens. He calls for a simple, adequate plan and notes Pan American cooperation and naval training in South America.
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Walsh
Navy
Lime
Panama Canal
Notorious hoaxer Gaston Means dies in exile
Gaston Means, once a Washington attorney and influence peddler linked to the Lindbergh baby hoax, dies after a career marked by political scandals. He faced trials for alleged bootlegging schemes and corrupt activity within the Justice Department, with testimony portraying him as using inner Wash ing ton circles for illegal gain.
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United States
Justice Department
Senate
Haerding
Washinten
Lindbergh
Mexico
Means
McLean
New York
Washington
Francis J. Harney
Aiken
el Paso
Tex
McLa#an
Alexandria
Maverick criticizes southern congressmen over northward policies
Maverick, a former New Dealer, argues southern lawmakers vote against southern interests to align with the north. He cites their opposition to liberal or progressive measures and claims southern money flows north via mortgage, insurance, and finance firms.
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Maverick
Texas
Paul J. Kilday
Quarterly Review
Lat Mutual
Nek Ot
Catan
Holiday periods fixed by Lache for state employees
Governor Richard Lache announces holiday periods for state employees starting December 22 and ending December 26 for some, then December 28 through January 1 for others. The plan supports attendance at the national high school football championship and the Sugar Bowl.
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Baton Rouge
Richard Lache
Christina
New Orleans
Kiper Visits Parents in Local Home
Gilbert Lee R. Kiper of Shreveport has been visiting the past few days at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs L B Kiper.
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Lee R. Kiper
Shreveport
Joint Defense Plans Discussed by Many Nations
The text outlines a proposed joint defense framework among multiple nations with U.S. involvement. It notes involvement of Cantilo and Secretary Hull, and mentions plans aiming to prevent escalation while addressing aggression, with efforts toward unity and coordinated action during emergencies.
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Hull
United States
Mane
Corrigan Earns 75000 and Lives Cheaply
The article notes Doug Corrigan earns $75,000 and leads a frugal life, having fired a ghostwriter and written about 6,000 words himself. It discusses his rejection of Hollywood romance norms and his independent stance in The Flying Irishman, while a studio exec remarks the "little guy has the nuts to say no." It also mentions plans to equip South Wales tramp steamers with radio receivers for crew use.
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Corrigan
Creefoot
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