Unity speech divides Democratic congressmen in Congress
Democratic congressmen split in reaction to President Roosevelt Jackson Day appeal for party unity. Conservative members declined to be quoted but questioned solidarity while administration backers praised inviting nominal Democrats and liberal voters to join in common service despite party lines. The speech followed Roosevelt’s fund raising dinner and his first major political address since the November election.
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Hungary Delays Return of Minister From Prague
Hungary kept its minister Johann Wettstein von Westerhain in Budapest delaying his return to Prague amid border clashes raising tensions with Czechoslovakia. The minister will stay until relations are clarified as both nations expelled citizens and shelling occurred near Ungvar and Munkacs with no reported casualties.
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Czechoslovakia
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Hungarian Revisionist League
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Ungvar
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Louisiana Observes 124th Anniversary of Jackson Victory
A Louisiana legal holiday marked General Andrew Jackson’s 1815 victory at New Orleans. Because the date was a Sunday, offices banks and courts closed while New Orleans cotton exchange federal offices and schools stayed open. Colonel Edward Bres spoke at Jackson Square and a Chalmette battlefield ceremony recalled the decisive win.
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Louisiana
Andrew Jackson
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Bourgeois Dies From Bullet Wound in New Orleans
Sidney J. Bourgeois, 29, restaurant manager, died yesterday from a bullet wound deemed personal safety related December 1 by Coroner Dr. C Grenes Cole. Survived by his widow, he had no children.
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Sidney J. Bourgeois
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LaGuardia Seeks Extra WPA Funds and Hopkins Nominated
Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia testifies to a House appropriations subcommittee urging 915 million more for WPA to reach 2.34 billion for the year ending June 20. Senate panel interrogates Harry Hopkins's Commerce Secretary nomination and questions relief fund use. Faculty and other committees weigh political activity and direct dole options.
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Felix Frankfurter
Harvard
Dean Acheson
Washington
Frank
U A W President faces showdown as board meeting eyed
Detroit dispatch reports the militant UAW president tests the loyalty of the international board amid row over Ford talks and internal suspensions. Leonard E. Pearson notes 18 of 24 directors back reconvening the board to probe how Martin handled Plymouth Local 51 suspensions and other disputes.
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United Automobile Workers
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Martin
Plymouth
Tme
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Ford Motor Company
Coogan Auctions Furniture Amid Divorce Fallout
Jackie Coogan auctioned three grand pianos and period furnishings from his home as financial pressures rise amid a separation from Betty Grable. The move accompanies a $4,000,000 accounting suit against his stepfather and mother, with Grable not ruling out divorce discussions.
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Dog catcher dies of hydrophobia in New Jersey
Edgar B. Campbell, New Brunswick dog catcher, died at Medical Center after extended rabies treatment. He was bitten on the left knee by a mad dog November 30 in New Brunswick and developed hydrophobia after initial care, with few similar metropolitan cases reported.
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Orleans man held in death
New Orleans police booked 54 year old immigration inspector Miller S Baker for murder after Baker admitted shoving Frank Grisaffi 44 to the ground on Dumaine Street in the French Quarter. Grisaffi died from a skull fracture. Baker said Grisaffi punched him and tried to rob him. evidence found near the body led to his arrest.
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James Cripps
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Frank Grisaffi
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Cripps
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Rose D’anapolis
Minister’s gift profits fund church coal supply
The Rev. Grant Robinson reported a 477 dollar profit from 127 dollar bills distributed to church members last October 30. Members of the First Methodist Episcopal church returned 604 dollars to the church yesterday, each member having invested a dollar to cover the winter coal. He said his faith in human nature is justified.
Mooney Freed Rejects Rest in Labor Unity Campaign
Tom Mooney, freed after 22 years in prison, vowed to unite labor and organize workers nationwide. He denounced the 1916 Preparedness Day bombing case as a frame against labor agitators as crowds of about 100000 cheered in San Francisco. Mooney urged freeing Billings as he met him at Folsom. Billings remains ineligible for a pardon without court concurrence.
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Culbert L. Olson
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Warren K. Billings
Billings
Folsom Prison
Budget balancing discussed as Arkansas legislature opens
In Little Rock the 52nd Arkansas legislature begins with talk of civil service reform and auto testing. Governor Bailey to speak publicly tomorrow as lawmakers debate cuts to a current nearly 46 million dollar budget while seeking 50 million in requests. House budget members oppose tax increases and pledge budget cuts. Representatives Smith and Roberts criticize prior appropriations as too liberal.
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Ark
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Senate
Arkansas
Carl E. Bailey
House Budget Committee
J. O. Goff
J. Ford Smith
Augusta
Russell Roberts
Conway
U S Blacklists Japan From Purchases Of Planes And Munitions
The United States bans Japan from buying airplanes or bombs here due to Japanese army bombings of civilians in China. Spain also faces embargoes. the ban began July 1, 1938, while total U S munitions sales abroad more than doubled to 94.21 million in 1938, with military and commercial aircraft making up most of it.
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Hull
Labor Board to Get Review by Supreme Court
The national labor relations board won Supreme Court review of its claim to jurisdiction over Somerset Manufacturing of Somerville New Jersey which contracted to manufacture clothing from goods owned by another firm The court will consider whether the labor relations act applies to a company not engaged in interstate commerce
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Father of Mrs Bendel Dies in Marine City
Louis J. Gariepy 76 father of Mrs William L Bendel died at his Marine City Michigan home Sunday night Mrs Bendel was with him at the bedside Funeral set at 1298 South Parker Street Marine City at 9 am Tuesday He leaves nine sons three daughters and a brother Dr L J Gariepy of Detroit and Francis Gariepy of Chicago were among visiting relatives last week
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William L. Bendel
Marine City
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Flashes In The News Briefs From Across The Nation
In South Bend a bandit paid five cents for a candy bar then demanded the cash. the clerk surrendered the money, but the thief kept the five cents. In Greenville a bantam hen outran a bulldog and vanished under a truck, later pecking for worms. In Astoria an anti gambling law and a federal order closed the tavern pinball machines though some facilities remain for patrons.
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Sven Lonberg
Benny to testify before grand jury in jewelry smuggling probe
Jack Benny flew to New York to appear before a federal grand jury probing jewelry smuggling linked to Albert N. Chaperau. He may be questioned about purchasing 1200 in jewelry for his wife Mary Livingston as investigators pursue smuggled luxury items used by celebrities.
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Gracie Allen
Chamberlain to Confer with Dictator Amid Global Tension
Britain’s Neville Chamberlain plans talks with Italy and France as Europe faces Spain's civil war and disputes from Hungary to Czechoslovakia. Mussolini calls a fascist council for February 4 while Daladier and Paris weigh the balance of peace and power.
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Plumber William Owen Arrives in Springfield as State Legislator
Du Quoin native William Owen arrives in Springfield to begin his term as a state legislator carrying an oversized wrench emblematic of his plumbing trade, signaling his professional background in the capital.
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Storms force 18 amphibian planes back from Cuba war games
A wall of mountain storms halted 18 navy amphibian planes en route to Cuba for 1939 Caribbean war games. Under Commander Allen S. Price the units returned to North Island after takeoff at 7 15 am CST. Plans call for a mass flight of 48 bombers tomorrow from San Diego toward Aruba with stops at Coco Solo and other bases. Navy ships guard the route as VP squadrons prepare for the 3 600 mile endurance flight.
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Christians Urged to Boycott Nazis
A nationwide boycott against Germany was being organized by a volunteer Christian committee led by Dr. William Jay Schieffelin. The pledge urged Christians to shun German goods, avoid German ships, and refrain from German territory, with prominent churchmen and educators among the committee members.
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