Price control bill sinks in Senate committee overhaul
Washington reports the Senate Banking and Currency Committee gutted the price control bill, with Senator Wagner refusing to sign and Taft considering his own measure. Barkley invoked a courtroom analogy as the panel moved to report a weakened bill accompanied by sharp criticism of OPA.
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New York
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Banking and Currency Committee
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Kentucky
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Auto phone for cars sparks changing travel life
A. T. & T. unveils car telephone service with the first subscriber in St. Louis. Drivers gain access to 27 million outlets, paying about $15 a month. The feature promises new call interruptions and backseat banter, while critics warn of clutter and vulgar radio programs.
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Orson Welles Theatre Night Recalled as Fiasco and Poise
Orson Welles faced a chaotic tryout in New Haven with glitches in the introductory film sequence. After five minutes confusion, he recovered with humor, quipping that his mother warned him this would happen, as curtains fell and the audience watched a white screen again.
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Yankees Spotlight on Dickey and DiMaggio Promise
The interview with Yankees manager Bill Dickey analyzes the 1940 season outlook. He cites pitchers’ arms, hitting slack, and DiMaggio’s effort while predicting improved hitting and strong Red Sox competition led by Cronin Pesky and Doerr. Dickey emphasizes resilience and the need to close the gap with Boston.
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Etten
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Gordon
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Pesky
Doerr
Hughson
Harris
Ferriss
Dobson
Washington
Detroit
Tigers
Larry MacPhail
Joe McCarthy
Caryening
Boston
Newsmen Admit Apprehension of A Bomb Mission
Newsmen aboard the USS Appalachian report private nerves about the Bikini atoll atomic test as the press ship for Adm Blandy's task force. The voyage from Oakland to Kwajalein includes time zone math, heavy logistics, and plans for measuring devices and samples from the explosion for later study. The Manhattan district has begun sharing radio activated substances with universities and labs.
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