Roosevelt cites coordinated intelligence move and need for funds
President Roosevelt announced effective coordination among government intelligence forces while seeking additional funds to address ongoing spy concerns. He said no domestic secret police are needed but the nation must monitor foreign secret police. He praised Lamar Hardy’s handling of a New York spy trial and noted Hardy will retire in January.
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Washington
Roosevelt
New York
Hardy
Open Door Policy in China Ends Says Arita
A source close to the Japanese government says Foreign Minister Hachiro Arita told U S and U K that the open door principle in China has vanished. He reportedly spoke to Ambassador Grew and Ambassador Craigen, outlining two general policy principles and leaving specific questions to be decided later. The Chinese Japanese conflict has altered China’s political scene and weakened the nine power pact. Japan, Manchukuo, and New China form a low economic bloc but seek continued foreign trade.
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Hachiro Arita
United States
Great Britain
China
Joseph C. Grew
Robert Leslie Craigie
Japan
Anna
Manchukuo
China Chungking
Nelson T. Johneenota
Washington
Unie
Wrehington
Four Crew Die in Airliner Crash at Siphel Airport
Four crew members perished when an airliner crashed during a test flight at Siphel airport. No passengers were aboard. Investigators assess causes and weather conditions as rescue teams secure the wreckage.
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Amsterdam
Ted
Siphel
France dismisses Italy Tunisia seizure chances as Spain mobilizes
Paris sources say France would fight to defend Tunisia if needed while Italy's move on Tunisia is dismissed as propaganda. Italy's Libyan flank seen as vulnerable. 40,000 Italian troops massed in northern Spain draw attention to potential Catalan insurrection. Finance Minister Reynaud claims economic programs bear fruit amid protests. Guards in Tunis ready to back police as reports continue.
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Paris
Daladier
France
Tunisia
Italy
Libya
Spain
War Ministry
Catalonia
Defense Ministry
Pyrenees
Chamber of Deputies
Paul Reynaud
Reynaud
Tunis
Africa
Halla
Arrow
Associated Press
Rail officials labor and shippers urge urgent rail relief laws
Representatives of railroad management labor and shippers agreed at the New York Railroad Club dinner that legislation for relief of railroads is urgently needed. Leaders called for equality among carriers and broader national transportation regulation to rationalize the system and fund repairs.
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New York
U.P
New York Railroad Club
H. A. Enochs
Pennsylvania Railroad
George M. Harrison
The
Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks
Pelley
Enochs
Harrison
Congress
Unrequited Love Seen as Clue in Wisconsin Double Tragedy
Funeral services continue for Mary Cunningham 15 at Milton Junction Wisconsin while Curtis Hansen 36 farm hand is named a possible suspect in the deaths found in Hansen car. Sheriff Crooke cites jealous motive and death by own action as the case develops.
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Milton Junction
Wis
Mary Cunningham
Curtis Hensen
James Crooke
Hansens
Croaké
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
Chinese Aut Japs In Two Occupied Cities
Chinese forces reportedly crossed the Star River and routed Japanese troops in two occupied cities. The report names Nes Mada McCutchan of Mounticello Mo as a participant and notes several units advancing to surround and dislodge Japanese positions.
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Shanghai
Milton Tose
Tver Tomay
Jane Ree
Mires
Laura Spaagy
Midwest Snow Forecast Moves Eastward Across States
Forecaster J. R. Lloyd predicted snow would sweep from the Dakotas and Minnesota into Wisconsin northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana by tomorrow afternoon. The system was expected to turn to rain as it reaches Chicago with mixed conditions across the region today.
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Chicago
Ohin River
Sculhern Plains
J. R. Lloyd
Dakotas
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Indiana
Chicase
Peterson of Berlin Mentioned as Assembly Speaker
Stevens Point Wisconsin reports that during a Republican caucus E J Rothe of Fennimore was elected chairman with Maurice Coakley of Beloit as vice chair and Mark Catlin of Appleton as secretary. Reuben Peterson of Berlin is repeatedly mentioned as possible assembly speaker amid coalition talks.
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Peterson
Berlin
Assembly
Stevens Point
Wis
E. J. Rothe
Fennimore
Maurice Coakley
Beloit
Mark Catlin
Appleton
Reuben W. Peterson
Gerlin
Coalition
Lawrence Larson
Racine
Industry To Work With Government
The National Association of Manufacturers backed a 1939 program to cooperate with government, sidelining arguments for changes to labor policy. The convention, awaiting Anthony Eden’s visit, signaled a victory for pro cooperationists, amid a tense behind the scenes struggle over reciprocal trade.
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Scott Hershey
New York
National Association of Manufacturers
Anthony Eden
United States
Eden
Hner
Gerard
San Ae Indus
Seber
Plans for Loans to Small Business Men Submitted to President
A Washington report details four proposed loan plans to aid small businesses, presented to the president by officials and economic advisers. The plans involve support from the Federal Reserve, the intermediate credit banks, and group actions to spur lending.
Wisconsin Court Finds Taverns Lacking Legal Verbiage
Milwaukee judge rules the 1933 tavern financing law lacks the word brewer, leaving loopholes for breweries and their equipment firms. Judge A. 7. Hedding calls for amendments to close the gaps and says warrants could not convict under current phrasing.
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Laveers
Hedding
Wisconsin
John Doe
Leo Vaudreuil
Atty
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Loomis
Campo Y Trik
Po Preatt
Bron
Brewing Company
Garda
Thes Ars
Catalonia Siege Seen as Purpose of Italian Troops
Fragmentary dispatches from Nendaye at the Spanish frontier report Italian troops moving toward Catalonia amid large scale alarm and concentration. Sources indicate a potential siege objective, with unclear specifics and shifting arrangements observed along the border.
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Catalonia
Italy
Nendaye
France
Maima Trou
Fee
Weather Notes From Xarthuestern Times
Fragmented weather garble mentions temperatures and daily readings with unclear dates and locations. The text references Wesersatians and Malyankee, but specifics are unreadable.
Roosevelt Plans New Message On Reorganization
President Roosevelt disclosed plans to send Congress another message proposing broad authority to reorganize government agencies. He met with government reorganization experts and said progress was made, with expected bipartisan bills to be introduced. He did not indicate if major changes would differ from last session’s stalled plan.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
Eure
Roosevelt Hopes for Early Accord on Seaway Plan
General Moore cites coastline factographs as valuable to enemies while President Roosevelt seeks a quick agreement on the seaway project. The article notes wartime secrecy and strategic concerns, mentioning Canal Zone references and possible public authorities.
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Roosevelt
Gen
Moore
Arguments Presented To Justices
The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments today on Secretary of State elect Fred R Zimmerman’s petition seeking to prevent a $6 635 582 general fund disbursement. Attorneys for Dammann and Levitan see no appeal. Zimmerman’s counsel claims the court should accept the case, with Zimmerman appearing as a friend of the court rather than a party.
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Madison
State Supreme Court
Fred R. Zimmerman
la Follette
Alvin C. Reis
Theodore Dammann
Solomon Levitan
Reis
State Emergency Board
James McPhee
Stanley
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Atty
Ward Rector
Zimmerman
Dammann
Zimrunnerman
High Court
Rector
Judge Reis
Zimmermah
Progressive party has no place to go asserts Sen Duffy
Washington report notes Senator Duffy of Wisconsin says the Progressive party should fold into the Democrats. He cites defeats for the party and mentions discussions about its future and potential effect on the presidential race. The piece frames the party's prospects amid national political currents.
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Progressive Party
Sen. Duffy
Washington
Senator Pulis
Demoort
Wisconsin
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