Economists foresee 1939 industrial upturn led by spending
A group of government economists forecast a spring revival in 1939 with production expected to average 106 on the federal reserve index. They cited government spending home building and utility and railroad outlays as factors while noting a balance between production and consumption after a postwar surge. Private prognosticators also grew optimistic about sustained gains.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Federal
Leonard P. Ayres
Cleveland
Morgenthau
The
Singer replaces graduation orator at George Washington
Mid term graduates at George Washington University heard Gladys Swarthout sing rather than hear an orator. President Marvin explained the ceremony honored music's national role and the odd program featured a singer in place of the speaker. Swarthout performed Spendthrift by Ernest Charles as graduates watched in surprise.
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Washington
George Washington University
Gladys Swarthout
Cloyd
Heck Marvin
Miss Swarthout
Ernest Charles
Usu
Testimony in Hines Trial Ends Abruptly
In New York the James J Hines racketeering case moves to closing arguments as Lloyd Paul Stryker rests the defense without calling Hines. District Attorney Thomas E Dewey prepares to conclude the state case with a jury expected to deliberate starting Saturday. The trial centers on bribery tied to Dutch Schultz's policy syndicate with potential penalties up to 27 years.
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New York
Tammany
James J Hines
Lloyd Paul Stryker
Thomas E. Dewey
Hines
Dutch Schultz
Stryker
Mr. Hines
Trade pacts near completion with Turkey and Venezuela
Washington reports nearing completion of trade agreements with Turkey and Venezuela. Details include rugs and tobacco from Turkey and hardwood and tonka beans from Venezuela, while the United States seeks limited reciprocal concessions on manufactured goods and expands outreach to Poland Portugal Peru Chile Argentina Uruguay and British dominions.
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Washington
Turkey
Venezuela
Hull
United States
State Department
Poland
Portugal
Peru
Chile
Argentina
Uruguay
South Africa
Australia
No New Taxes Planned Says Morgenthau
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau told business leaders there is no plan for new taxes and he hopes to improve existing taxes to aid business. He said Congress should review tax laws for deterrents and warned any new levies to fund armament are unlikely. He noted only expiring excise taxes and a possible farm benefits measure might be considered.
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Washington
Feb. B
Secretary of the Treasury
Morgenthau
Roosevelt
Treasury
Congress
Louisiana school boards to elect officers at annual convention
Shreveport Louisiana February 23 194? Officers were to be elected today for the Louisiana school board association at its annual convention. Delegates approved a new Maine and adopted a constitution to guide operations. L P Roy Jr urged more state funding for schools and delegates debated taxing powers for parishes and improved bus safety and pay. Lt Governor Earl Long spoke yesterday and Dr L R Alderman was to speak today.
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Shreveport
Louisiana School Board Association
Louisiana
Maine
L. P. Roy, Jr
Marksville
Earl Long
L. R. Alderman
United States Office of Education
Paris Stance On Peace With Honor Draws Duke Of Windsor Applause
Daladier vows peace with honor and rejection of surrender as France cites allied support from the United States and Britain. Ambassador Bullitt emphasizes defending liberty and democracy while warning against war intrusion. The Duke of Windsor receives the night’s strongest applause at the American Club of Paris.
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Henry C. Cassidy
Paris
France
Italy
Daladier
American Club of
Pittman
Nevada
United States
William C. Bullitt
Europe
Duke of Windsor
Max Shoop
Giant Clipper Welcomed in New Orleans
The 74 passenger Boeing clipper No 17 en route from San Francisco to Baltimore was christened into trans Atlantic service. It circled New Orleans before landing at Shushan airport at 1130 am central time and tied up to remain overnight.
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New Orleans
San Francisco
Baltimore
Shushan
Lake Pontchartrain
Two WPA Officials Convicted in Albuquerque Case
In Albuquerque on February 23, the federal government announced the conviction of two minor WPA figures as it reset further actions in the New Mexico WPA conspiracy prosecutions. Olguin, a former WPA foreman, received $200 fines and one year in jail on seven counts with concurrent terms for diverting WPA labor and falsifying payrolls. Turrieta, a timekeeper, was convicted of aiding payroll falsification and given two years probation.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Uum
WPA
New Mexico
Si Olguin
Manuel Turrieta
Bernalillo
Dennis Chavez
A. F. Drury
Homer F. Harbert
Expect Twin For 8 Day Old Baby In Jasper
In Jasper Indiana Mrs Robert Scherle wife of a factory worker waits for the second twin after giving birth to an eight day old son. Doctors had anticipated twins but the timing of the second birth remains uncertain. The Scherle family includes three other children aged five to eleven.
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Jasper, Ind
Robert Scherle
Jasper
Mystery vessel identity after SOS sent from Atlantic
Unnamed ship sending a sudden SOS near the Azores remains unidentified after searches by the Greek steamer Mount Pelion and the British liner Empress of Australia yielded no trace. The distress call, signed PECC, prompted a lengthy sea hunt that ended without results.
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Chatham
Mass
Azores
Radio Marine
Mount Pelion
PECC
Peden
Cold wave tightens grip across eastern and southern regions
A vast cold wave from central states tightens its hold on the east and south as snow clears in the east and light snow returns in Minnesota and the Dakotas. Upstate New York reports 4 to 15 inches of snow. Eastport Maine drops to six degrees. Boston low at 14. Atlantic City 16. Ice glazed highways hinder travel. one man dies in Warren Mass after a fall on ice.
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Associated Press
Minnesota
Dakotas
New York
Eastport
Atlantic City
Boston
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi River
Warren
Mass
Great Lakes
New England
Mount Wash
Congress May Boost Plane Limit to 6000
The Senate Military Committee unanimously recommended raising the army air corps limit to 6,000 aircraft, while the Secretary of War Woodring urged removing all caps on aircraft numbers. The move accompanies approvals to strengthen Panama Canal defenses and fund munitions training, with House debate focused on the Guam naval project.
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Washington
House
Guam
Congress
Army Air Corps
Senate
Sheppard
Texas
Woodring
Army
War Department
Air Corps
Panama Canal
Naval Air Base
Anti Nazi Demonstrators Attack German American Band
A violent crowd of about 100 anti Nazi protesters in Los Angeles pelted German American band members and bystanders with eggs and vegetables at Deutsches Haus. Police used seven radio cars to restore order after windows were broken and a man in Nazi insignia was beaten. The demonstration delayed the meeting about an hour, and police halted a push to enter through a side door.
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Los Angeles
Adolf Hitler
George Washington
Deutsches Haus
Socialist Workers Party
Hitler
James Cagney Top Warner Brothers Pay 1938
Warner Brothers’ annual report shows James Cagney earning 254000 in 1938 making him the studio’s highest paid star Kay Francis earned 224000 for the year. Columbia Pictures president Harry Cohn drew 182020 in 1938. Other executives include Richard E. Dupree of Procter and Gamble at 200000 and H S Richardson of Vick Chemical at 99810.
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Washington
James Cagney
Warner Brothers
Securities Commission
Kay Francis
Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc
Cagney
Columbia Pictures Corporation
Harry Cohn
Richard E. Dupree
Procter and Gamble
R. H. Cabell
Armour and Company
John Holmes
Swift and Company
David R. Wilson
Willys-Overland Motors, Inc
H. S. Richardson
Vick Chemical Company
Edge Moor Postmaster Faces Job Loss Over Housing Shortage
Postmaster John D. Lewis, appointed to Edge Moor, sees his position at risk as district housing shortages prevent him from meeting postal rules. His office rose from fourth to third class but he would need to live in the district and receive mail there. Lewis, based in Wilmington, offered to move to Edge Moor, but only three dwellings exist and all are occupied. He has asked the government for guidance.
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Edge Moor
Del
John D. Lewis
Lewis
Wilmington
Handshake Leads to Assault Charge and Fine in Boonville
In Boonville Indiana Russell Creamer greeted Justice of the Peace Luther Cabbage with a strong handshake that prompted a charge of assault. Creamer pleaded guilty and paid a five dollar fine.
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Boonville
Ind
Russell Creamer
Justice of the Peace
Luther Cabbage
Cabbage
Creamer
Wall City Bulletin Editor Cites Press Freedom Issue
Boise report notes editor laments that confined duties hinder attendance and access for fellow editors. The note emphasizes challenges to press operation and timely coverage in the newsroom.
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Wall City Bulletin
Japs Seek Greater Role in Shanghai Settlement Administration
Japanese authorities pressed for increased participation in running the international Shanghai settlement, meeting with Admiral Yarnell and Colonel Fegan after talks with British and Italian forces. Japan cited crime as justification, while postponing formal details.
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Shanghai
United States Armed Forces
Harry Yarnell
United States Asiatic Fleet
Joseph C. Fegan
Yarnell
Fegan
Washington
Death House Mike faces electric chair in New York
Ossining New York February 23 Death House Mike Michael Alex 27 faces execution at 1 o clock tonight after the state lunacy commission ruled him sane following 22 months on death row He has seen 35 inmates executed and was twice saved by new trials His brother John 22 arrived to say this will be an awful blow to the family
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Ossining
N. Y
Mike
State
Michael Alex
John
Attica
Alex
House of the Living Dead
Lehman
Frank Pendlebury
Queens Grocer
Manhattan
Jack Ehrwich
Attorneys Seek Stay of Florida Electrocution for McCall
New Orleans February 23 Franklin Pierce McCall a 22 year old Florida kidnapping killing suspect faced continued legal efforts to halt his execution set for tomorrow in Raiford. Judge Rufus E Foster denied a writ of probable cause and Eugene C Rutledge will seek a stay from the US Supreme Court justice.
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New Orleans
Rufus E. Foster
United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Raiford
Fla
Franklin Pierce McCall
James Bailey Cash, Jr
Foster
Eugene C. Rutledge
Jacksonville
McCall
Supreme Court
Averiett
Cash
Princeton
Fila
James Bailey Cash
Rutledge
Aoort
Tallahassee
Washington
Florida
Oscar Awards Set in Hollywood for 1938 Honors
The 11th annual Motion Picture Academy dinner in Hollywood will award Oscars to top screen achievements. Betta Davis and Fay Bainter are the leading Best Actress contenders. nominees also include Cagney Howard Donat Tracy and five other stars. Ten films compete for Best Picture including Jezebel and You Cant Take It With You.
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Hollywood
Makers of
Movie Entertainment
Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences
Betta Davis
Fay Bainter
Norma Shearer
Margaret Sullavan
Wendy Hiller
English Discovery
Europe
Miss Bainter
Charles Bower
James Cagney
Leslie Howard
Robert Donat
Spencer Tracy
Donat
England
Alexander
the Citadel
Mardi Gras cleanup yields record low trash despite crowds
New Orleans February 23 Mardi Gras drew smaller debris than last year with only seven tons collected. Deputy commissioner James L. Reilly said the department used two extra trucks two extra trailers and two more men to finish the cleanup while regular crews handled other streets.
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New Orleans
James L. Reilly
Department of Public Property
Six Kansas City firemen burned in station explosion
Six firemen were injured in an explosion at a fire station in Kansas City while scrubbing a floor with gasoline. Four were reported severely burned and at risk of death.
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Kansas City
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