Roosevelt Blocks Olive Branches in Labor Row Over Cigarette Code
President Roosevelt signed the cigarette industry code with a forty hour week and wage minimums as labor bosses denounce it as unsatisfactory. They object to S. Clay Williams on the administration board and warn of growing unrest and possible strikes unless a prevailing wage clause is added to work relief laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
American Federation of Labor
Labor
S. Clay Williams
Federation Council
Williams
Federation
William Green
Federation of Seventeen
International Unions
Roosevelt Wins Tight Senate Appropriations Vote
President Roosevelt narrowly wins in the senate appropriations committee as a $2 billion cut to the $4.88 billion relief bill is blocked by 12 to 11. A compromise on prevailing wages gains adoption, while McCarran signals future floor action despite witnesses saying his plan would raise costs and hinder relief. The AFL protests and expects influence on the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Senate Appropriations Committee
Pat McCarran
McCarran
Senate
American Federation of Labor
Bolivian defense of Villa Montes in disputed frontier clash
Reports claim Bolivia holds Villa Montes against Paraguayan forces as General Estigarribia’s offensive nears, with Bolivians said to have repelled Paraguayan advances in the Nancorainza sector after three days of bitter fighting. The position at Villa Montes remains critical as the conflict potential widens.
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Bolivia
Villa Montes
Gran Cnnco
Estigarribia
Nancorainza
Labor Board suggests clarify section 7 A of recovery act
Francis Biddle and the National Labor Relations Board urge clarifying section 7 A while defending the majority rule and ALF demands for broader bargaining rights. William Green and AFL leaders insist on extending the clause to allow employees to choose their spokesmen and bar company unions as the NRA law evolves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rancis Biddle
National Labor Relations Board
American Federation of Labor
William Green
National Labor Board
NRA
Nation approves $40 million for Pacific defense buildup
Administration confirms $40 million for defense split between Army and Navy to fortify Pacific coast with shipyards bases and a Pearl Harbor Coco Solo presence. Army funds begin Hawaii air base construction with total project around $18 million. MacArthur urges 800 new aircraft for 2,320 total, GHQ air force expanded to Pacific Atlantic central divisions with new wing commanders designated.
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Wis
Army
Navy
West
Pacific
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Coco Solo
Canal Zone
Naval Committee
Japan
Hawaii Air Base
Army High Command
Military Committee
House
Douglas MacArthur
Baker Aviation Committee
MacArthur
General Headquarters Air Force
Frank M. Andrews
GHQ Air Force
H. H. Arnold
Marchfield
Calif
H. H. Pratt
Air Corps
Langley Field
Liner
Col
Gerald
Brant
Fort Crockett
Texas
Roosevelt braces for early test on bonus payments clash
The Nation faces a split on paying bonus certificates with new currency or bonds as Patman and Belgrano clash with administration leaders. The American Liberty League backs the President while urging defeat of both plans. Supreme Court justices meet. no early gold clause ruling expected before Feb 18 as government officials plan immediate action if decisions go against the government.
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Roosevelt
Patman
Texas
Frank N. Belgrano
American Legion
American Liberty League
League
Vinson
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Charles ©. Cropley
Hughes
Cummings
Tokyo Likely to Win 1940 Olympic Bid in Rome Swap
Count Soyoshima of Japan's Olympic committee met Premier Mussolini in Rome and secured a swap to grant Rome the 1944 games in exchange for Tokyo hosting the 1940 Olympics. Mussolini reportedly warmed to the idea, citing Japan's empire celebration.
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Nce
Tokyo
Soyoshima
Mussolini
Rome
Japan
Il Duce
Illinois briefs relay tragedies and legal wins of 1930s
A Hillsboro farmer dies from burns after pouring coal oil on a kitchen stove. Dr. Alice Wynekoop loses a rehearing bid in a 1933 murder conviction. David Stanton wins a 7500 dollar alienation suit in Rock Island. Gov Horner hears highway route 162 reroute requests. 24 highway projects bid totaling 1 282 323 dollars. Rabbits declared contraband. relief rolls scrutinized over alleged communist ties. Measles close Mundelein schools. sales tax and chain store licensing bills advance in the Illinois General Assembly.
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Rex, Chappelear
Grisham
Hillsboro
State Bank of Allerton
Alice Lindsay Wynekoop
Illinois Supreme Court
Rheta Gardner Wynekoop
Dwight
David W. Stanton
Rock Island
David Gilbert
Stanton
Gilbert
Henry Horner
Bureau County
Seatonville
Dalzell
Peru
State Department of Public Works and Buildings
Division of Highways
Illinois
Ernst Lieberman
Charles F. Thompson
State Department of Conservation
Thompson
Robert J. Dunham
Illinois Emergency Relief Commission
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Zion
Voliot
Federal Public Works Administration
Horner
C. M. Osborn
PWA
Anton Minikowski
Chicago Street Department
Minikowski
Mundelein
Illinois General Assembly
E. G. Hayne
Ottawa
Peter Heals a Lame Man at the Beautiful Gate
A sermon summary reflecting on Acts 3 1 10 4 8 12 highlights Peter healing a lifelong beggar at the temple gate Beautiful. It covers Peter's approach in Jesus name, the man’s immediate healing, crowd reaction, and the ensuing bold witness before leaders and the early church prayer for courage.
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Peter
Jesus Christ of Nazareth
Jesus
John
Temple
Jesus Christ
Christ
God
Church At Prayer
Religion as an Experiential Path for All People
A Stalker quote argues religion must be a living experience for every man, not merely a creed. It should inspire and motivate in the present world, providing a program of action rather than a mere guarantee for the next life.
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Hancellor Hitler
der Fuehrer
Austria
Hitler
Poland
Germany
Russia
Japan
France
Great Britain
Soviet
England
Belgium
Italy
der Reichsuehrer
Stalker
Peace of God and daily virtue in modern life
The saying emphasizes seeking the peace of God in the heart for both small daily duties and great Christian tasks. It urges practical piety guiding conduct in secular life and spiritual service alike.
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Western Newspaper Union
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N. J
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Richard B. Russell
Remier Mussolini
Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
Duce
Wright Patman
P. B. Fitzwater
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Dr. Dwell
Doan
Express
St. Louis
United Asbestos Pad CO
Pine Street
U.S. A
Missouri
Deimar Ave
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