Rivers and Harbors Funds Trimmed in House Vote
The House Appropriations Committee approved 255,188,314 for nonmilitary War Department river and harbor work and flood control, but rejected a 40 million relief fund shift. Opponents vow a floor fight to restore 50 million, arguing the net effect remains similar to earlier budgets.
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Appropriations Subcommittee
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New York
Representative Ludlow
Indiana
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Steagall Pushes Expanded Gold Use to Back Currency
Washington reports Chairman Steagall proposes extended use of gold on the 40 to 1 basis to expand the currency and end the clamor over national insolvency. He cites a possible expansion near 537 billion while noting foreign ownership of much gold and foreign withdrawal risk.
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Gold Board
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Alabama
House Banking Committee
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Massachusetts
Patman
Texas
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Officers Elected at Lutheran Convention
Milwaukee The Rev Karl A Hoessel of Milwaukee was reelected president of the Wisconsin district of the American Lutheran Church at a district convention. William Spierel of Warsaw was renamed vice president. Delegates will elect a treasurer Thursday to succeed Arthur Ackermann whose term ends. Offic ers hold over to next year.
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Karl A. Hoessel
Wisconsin
American Lutheran Church
William Spierel
Warsaw
Arthur Ackermann
Glass says refusal to cabinet post was wisest thing I did
Washington Senator Carter Glass Democrat of Virginia says declining to join Roosevelt’s 1933 cabinet as secretary of the treasury was the wisest choice he ever made. He comments on a new biography noting his earlier regrets over presidential nominations and discusses notes about Wilson, the League of Nations, and a possible third term.
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Washington
Carter Glass
Virginia
Significant Role Is Urged For Average Consumer
Washington testimony before the federal monopoly committees argues the average consumer must be empowered to spend as needed under changing and uninformed conditions. Montgomery warns against free enterprise if citizens remain ignorant and constrained by sales pressure and deceptive practices. The hearing surfaces how consumer needs should guide policy and protect buyers from predatory marketing.
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Tegaven & Slonwataat
Jap-Owned Bank Looted By Chinese
Chinese guerrillas raided the Bank of Taiwan in Denton, looting 260000 in notes and 390000 in silver after storming the strong Japanese guard lines. Japanese martial law declarations in Canton were attributed to the raid, with suspects arrested later and reports of further clashes and troop actions in Sunwur.
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New Life’ Movement
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Paoshan
Murder of Band Manager Shocks Devonshire District
DuBrook Maria Jaen 39, business manager of a local orchestra, was shot dead in a hotel lobby during an altercation with a man described as a dueter. Police pursued two suspects. victims include Jaen and wife Mary DuBrock of Denomune. The incident occurred after a performance, with witnesses reporting a rapid sequence of events and ensuing investigations.
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Methodist Church Adopts Social Creed Guiding 8 Million Members
The United Methodist Church adopts a social creed guiding 8,000,000 members. It calls for ending child labor, regulating women’s work, fair wages, reasonable hours, and equal rights for all races. It supports free speech, union rights, and conscientious objection to military service.
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Joseph F. Tearst
United Press
Kansas City
U PX
Reunited Methodist Church
Producers and Consumers Cooperatives
Revival of early fishing plan backed by Assembly bill
A revived plan to start a general fishing season next Saturday faces the Senate after the Assembly passed a new bill. The bill, sponsored by Appleton, would set season dates on a fixed schedule for all senior fisheries and replace the earlier Giver bill.
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Nate
Kentucky to Protect Those Wishing to Work in Mines
Gov. A. B. Chandler warned that eastern Kentucky coal mines must operate by Monday or national guard troops would be sent to protect workers. He cited disputes over closed shops and anti strike provisions tied to United Mine Workers and CIO leadership, highlighting wage and condition agreement but fueling the clash.
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Frankfort
A. B. Chandler
Chandler
Iiegal
American Federation
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Thal
Passenger steamer sunk. 68 rescued from Lindenbank disaster
Washington reports 68 passengers and crew rescued from the British liner Lindenbank after it sank off the Philippine Islands. U S ships saved all aboard with no injuries. The sinking occurred about midnight as the vessel was struck by a steamer from London.
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Lymer
Lindenbank
Philippine Islands
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Te Tha Tang
London
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Weather summary from partial OCR with regional notes
The readable fragments mention observations and times, a mixed regional forecast, and numbers like 92 and 29.15. Specific locations or dates are unclear, but the text references central and western regions and a Weather Bureau style format.
Wisconsin Senator La Follette Opposes War Referendum Plan
Senator La Follette the Progressive of Wisconsin challenged administration opposition to a war referendum proposal. He argued the plan would not cripple presidential foreign policy if policy remains nonoffensive, and said fears are absurd. The measure would require a public vote before Congress can declare war except in invasions, hemispheric threats, or defense needs.
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la Fallette
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Western Hemisphere
United States
Roosevelt suffers another cold and radio talk tonight
The president is reported to have a minor cold with no serious illness. He plans a radio address tonight from the White House, delivering a brief message before continuing official duties.
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Roosevelt
Hington
White House
York
Britain May Seek Soviet Aid After Allied Action
Prime Minister Chamberlain told the House of Commons Britain would not seek Soviet military aid until Britain and France had deployed first. He sought to ease Soviet suspicions about Britain and France and said Moscow would be asked to intervene only if the western powers were already involved. He noted the mutual aid accord with Poland did not bar a Britain Russia alliance and moved to curb red tape to speed conscription and reserve calls.
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House of Commons
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England
France
London
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Russia
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Vyacheslau Molotoff
Poland
Rumania
Czechoslovakia
Dust Storm Sweeps Across Corn Belt States
A Canadian prairie and Dakota dust storm moved through five corn belt states today. Visibility dropped and weather conditions worsened across Des Moines, Chicago, Minneapolis, and nearby areas as the blizzard-like dust spread eastward.
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Prairie Provinces
Dakotas
Tartu
Pete
Salt Lake Co
Hull Prospects in 40 Spark Speculation
Local chatter centers on Hull's potential in the 1940 season amid uncertainty about team strength and future leadership. Vague references mention Wade, Garner, and political climate as factors shaping expectations, with observers weighing possibilities for a strong showing or continued struggle.
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