Wallace Abandons Parity Prices Policy for Farm Support
Secretary Wallace announced parity prices cannot be sustained by the Treasury for major crops and the aim shifts to maintaining general purchasing power for farmers comparable to prewar levels. He favors national production control but supports cooperative crop adjustment and contemplates soil and economic support measures amid shortfalls and political opposition. Roosevelt endorses voluntary unemployment enrollment aided by the Post Office.
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Douglas Heads SEC All Street Resist Douglas as Chairman
William O. Douglas was elected chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, chosen over George C. Mathews. He portrayed himself as a conservative old school figure, pledging direct action against pools and price manipulation, and stating the government will not substitute for investor judgment while aiming for a free market.
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President Roosevelt Heads West for Polls Tour
President Roosevelt departed Hyde Park on a special train bound for Seattle to gauge his popularity in the Middle and Far West. The entourage included White House staff and reporters. Mrs. Roosevelt accompanied him. Justice Black was en route to the United States and set to join the Supreme Court on his return to Washington.
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President to Form Foundation to Fight Polio Before Pacific Trip
The President announced plans to organize a new foundation to direct the war against polio before he leaves for the Pacific coast. The move aims to marshal resources and coordinate nationwide efforts against the disease as part of his broader health initiative.
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Bombing of Nanking and Canton Draws World Protest
Japan launched air raids on Nanking and Canton ignoring protests from the United States United Kingdom France and Germany. Chinese planes fought back but failed to halt the assaults. Ambassador Nelson Johnson evacuated the embassy while staff boarded the Luzon patrol boat and later returned. Reports from Tokyo say Chiang Kai shek may move the capital to Chengtu as the Soviet republic of China dissolves and the communist army plans to unite with Chiang's forces.
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Madam Perkins Snubbed by A F L Convention
The Labor secretary Madam Perkins is not invited to address the American Federation of Labor annual convention in Denver marking a first in history. The A F L cites prejudice toward its rival CIO while criticizing her administration.
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Legion Convention in New York Opens with Memorial Service
About four hundred thousand American Legion members and families gathered in New York for the annual convention opening with a memorial service for dead veterans. Harry W. Colmer urged the creation of an educational program on constitutional principles and warned against internal and external dangers to the nation. The group condemned Nazi and communist ideologies, called for stronger armed forces, and supported banning helium export. Senator Vandenberg announced his 1940 presidential bid and talked of a possible realignment of political parties to unite like-minded patriots across the nation.
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Eden Seeks Averting Crisis In Mediterranean
Eden reports Mediterranean tensions rise as Britain weighs partial cession to Mussolini. Glorious attacked near Malta and Fearless bombed. naval searches for pirates intensify. Negrin accuses Italy and Germany of intervention and labels Mussolini and Hitler international highwaymen. League rejects re election.
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President Roosevelt Endorses Constitution II Speech
President Roosevelt spoke at the one hundred fiftieth anniversary celebration of the Constitution from near the Washington Monument. He praised the document, calling it a layman's constitution not a lawyer's contract, and argued democracy can achieve aims without surrendering civil and religious liberties. He stressed the Constitution as an objectives statement and vowed to uphold liberties while pursuing reforms.
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Green Attacks Lewis in Washington Speech
In a Washington address President of the A F of L denounced C I O leader John Lewis as an opportunist aiming to politicize labor and agriculture. He blamed Lewis for the bloody strike in small steel plants and its collapse due to C I O failure to let workers decide when to strike. He urged clear understanding of issues before any future industrial conflict.
Biggers to Manage Census Count of Unemployed Kin
John D. Biggers of Toledo, president of Libby Owens Ford Glass, named administrator of a census aimed at counting unemployed nephews to aid re employment relief. He plans to base headquarters in the Department of Commerce and hopes to complete the tabulation before December 1 without salary.
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Turkey as national emblem and stock jitters in Washington
The writer parodies the national bird debate favoring the turkey over the eagle, then comments on British stock misuse, snake dances, and a Washington diary on Wall Street jitters. He argues uncertainty stems from law and policy, including Supreme Court fears and Roosevelt era reforms, not purely market forces.
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Household Tips From The Home Bureau
Practical advice from WNU Service covering duster cleaning with soapy water for softness and shine, using hot mashed potatoes to cut flour use in short cakes, cleaning enameled sinks with kerosene, and straining starch to prevent lumps during ironing.
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