President Roosevelt urges ICC action to spare railroads
President Roosevelt said the Interstate Commerce Commission should protect railroad solvency and aim to keep railroads under private management. He warned against government ownership yet urged adjustments to overcapitalization and track reductions, noting no definite plan and no near permanent solution.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Jesse MH. Jones
RFC
Joseph B. Eastman
Commerce Commission
Perkins denounces recession plot in town hall talk
Secretary Frances Perkins, addressing a town hall forum, rejected claims the current business recession is a plot to discredit the Roosevelt administration. She said no nerve or intelligence would drive such an act and urged labor and management cooperation to adjust differences and avert another depression.
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Committee For Industrial Organization
National Association of Manufacturers
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Railroads Lose Bid for Immediate Freight Rate Boost
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission overruled a petition by the nation’s railroads for an immediate 15 percent freight rate increase. Commissioner Clyde B. Aitchison announced the decision during the hearing as President Roosevelt urged preserving rail solvency under private management.
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Appleton Fire Causes 25000 Damages In Undetermined Blaze
Appleton Wisconsin reports a fire of undetermined origin causes 25000 dollars in damage to a building. The blaze damaged the basement and spread to the roof while firemen battled near zero weather for hours.
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Appleton
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President to Meet With Tax Experts in White House Session
President Roosevelt will confer with tax experts from the House and Treasury at 4:20 p.m. today. Chairman Robert L. Doughton of Ways and Means will lead the session with Rep. Fred M. Vinson and Roswell Magi, undersecretary of the treasury, to smooth tax revision work and discuss existing taxes and crop control finance issues.
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White House
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Fred M. Vinson
Kentucky
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Plan for wage-hour admin would be single chief
Washington reports a House labor committee vote 9 to 6 backing a single administrator to set wage-hour standards in the labor department. The proposal conflicts with a five-man board in the Senate bill and foreshadows a clash when debate resumes Monday. The administrator would rely on industry advisory groups and pick an equal mix from employers and workers to form a public-representative panel.
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Nanking Wall Falls to Japanese Capture of Kuanghuamen Gate
Japanese forces announced the seizure of Kuanghuamen, a main southeastern gate in Nanking’s walls, with rising sun banners over the gate. The attack followed a brutal battle after a failed Chinese surrender ultimatum, as Japanese troops penetrated the Great Wall and pressed into the city amid street fighting. The advance included a significant push at Purple Mountain, and reports noted hand to hand fighting and mounting casualties. American nationals in Nanking and on the Panay were reported unsafe, with communications severed. (Continued on age 2)
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First Anniversary Of Edward Abdication Igno red in Britain
Britain marks the first anniversary of Edward VIII abdication with official circles and press largely silent while Edward and Wallis remain abroad. Edward spent the day in Paris with Wallis, Duchess of Windsor, amid muted public attention and ongoing disputes over his status and public appearances.
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160000 More to Be Placed on WPA Rolls
Washington reports a $23 million monthly WPA expansion to employ an additional 350000 people, raising rolls to 1,575,000. Hopkins notes no fixed employment target and budget remains $1,275,000,000 for year. Wisconsin officials estimate about 7000 extra jobs statewide may result, with quotas limiting immediate work.
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Murder ring leader sought in Paris kidnapping case
Paris police sought Roger Scarface Million and Jean Le Blanc and three others as ace accomplices in a high profile abduction and murder. The group, including Million's blonde partner Colette Tricot, surrendered in Versailles and Paris after fleeing Nantua. Police tied them to the slaying of Brooklyn dancer Jean de Koven and said the ring planned profitable kidnappings.
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Tim Band
Wosha
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Milhon
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Philippine Army Officers Found In Aerial Rescue
Manila report details three jammy officers rescued after their plane was downed in tropical seas. The pilots fought off danger waters for seven minutes before reaching a rose-eyed transport plane amid rough seas. Fishermen on Bare Lay kept watch as the crew was saved by Captain Paulina Surtos and colleagues from the Philippine Army Air Corps.
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Weather Forecast Partial Text From Observatory Note
Partial weather notice from Stockdale Observatory lists observations for Wednesday night through Saturday. Forecast includes partly cloudy conditions with times indicating morning and day measurements and mentions northeastern observations and term notes.
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Tockdale Observatory
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Landon Declines 1940 Presidential Campaign Route
President hopeful Landon states he will not enter the 1940 race. He quotes party leaders and emphasizes patience for Republican nomination. Aides note his path will be guided by party support and strategic timing as he remains caucus-ready alongside Senator Capper.
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Weather Chaos Rockets Across Nation With 100 Deaths Reported
United Press reports a brutal cold wave tightening over the United States with at least 100 weather deaths as temperatures plunge in the East. Williston North Dakota records 20 below zero while California tops the nation’s highs. Snow blankets the East with heavy drifts and up to 18 inches in some areas. A Pacific low pressure system foreseen to move east could bring warmer air to the Midwest and East by Monday.
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Gore Tempeeratur
No Vacancy at Lonook Asserted Mr Roosevelt
Washington reports quote President Roosevelt denying any vacancy at Lonook and noting preparation for a new ambassador to Russia. Officials indicate imminent announcement. Ambassador designate selection includes Germany expert Ver Walser as possible appointee.
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Sunntime
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Prosiend
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Ar Bossuder
Germany
Walser
Swarkerlund
House votes to restore compulsory wheat control and dairy protection
Washington report shows the House approving the farm bill with 219 to 175 to restore compulsory wheat control and 202 to 188 for the Boileau dairy protection amendment. Debates included civil service use in administering the program and cautions against fundraising solicitations to Democrats. Senate delays raise doubt about enactment this week.
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Texas
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Minnesota
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Life of Delbos Revealed in French Plot Uncovered
PLOT UNCOVERED ON LIFE OF DELBOS Vatencennes France. A French Foreign Minister Delbos plot uncovered by police who saved a note revealing aims by a Hungarian terrorist. The suspect Pudas was arrested in Antwerp. letter found linking to the governor general of Algeria, Laban. Delbos now in Bucharest, efforts to strengthen French alliances with Central East Europe.
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Sary
Dollar liner aground near Formosa with hundreds aboard
Globe Wireless reports the liner Dollar owner President Hoover ran aground at Hoishoto Island off Formosa's southern tip around 4 a.m. local time. Several hundred passengers were aboard.
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