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Newspaper
Reno Evening Gazette
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1939
Page
1
Senator Burke argues the 1937 court fight yielded legitimate gains for the nation amid Roosevelt's failed bid to enlarge the Supreme Court. He notes appreciation by many citizens for drafting a constitution with three independent departments, and he doubts a future president will soon again push court expansion.
Washington reports a bill to create five new federal judgeships failed to pass in the recent session. House members blocked the measure amid adjournment rush as NJ politics and unfilled vacancies sparked objections over added judgeships for Jersey City and political maneuvering.
The article notes that proposals to interpret the constitution in line with executive and legislative will faced opposition. It says few were deceived and that justices appointed by Mr Roosevelt had made the tribunal, while Congress and the country rejected such forceful options and consigned them to oblivion.
Berlin reports that the American consulate found no evidence that Mrs. Lem, wife of Frank Lem who escaped Dachau, is an American citizen and that Dachau is a men’s camp. The State Department could not locate her passport or birth record in New Orleans.
From Hendaye on the Spanish frontier reports say General Franco’s forces clamp down on thousands of so‑called men without a government hiding in the Asturian mountains. Hundreds arrested in Oviedo and Gijon for aiding former Republican fighters as Madrid authorities intensify roundups and executions in the wake of recent violence.
New indictments loom as C John Rogge announces intensifying federal probe into Louisiana political corruption. Grand jury sessions extend daily as investigators seek major violators, while tampering reports surface around Abraham L Shushan and past Leche era scandals.
Flames roared south along the Oregon coastal range as north winds pushed fire across eighteen thousand acres in Tillamook Yam Hill and Washington counties. The Elsie fire near Wall Creek highway held overnight, while Saddle Mountain scorched logging camps and forced evacuations near Pisgah. Smoke blanketed Tillamook Cloverdale Wheeler and western Portland, threatening parks and a bird sanctuary as officials battled hot ash and shifting winds.
New Mexico wool sales surpassed 500000 pounds on the second day of a one million pound clip sale in Albuquerque. Buyers offered on 266000 pounds but were rejected as 163000 pounds were sold and yesterday 354000 pounds were moved.
Washington dispatch reports the seventy sixth Congress posted a .069 batting average in enacted bills. Of 10 515 introduced in Senate and House only about 1 6 were enacted. Most bills are minor in nature and many relate to private claims against government. The annual legislative cost nears 620 million dollars for the year ending June 30.
Washington Aug House Republicans seek a definite program on housing agriculture and reciprocal trade agreements to present at the 1840 session as alternatives to administration measures Minority Leader Martin mass appoint special committees to draft legislation on each subject While some senators doubt farm problem solutions others expect administration revival of housing bills and a lender measure may reappear In spending outlook with few legislators left expect curb in federal appropriations and renewed budget scrutiny as business prospects improve and opposition to lending programs grows
In Los Angeles an attorney for a gambling ship named Texas argued piracy charges against state officials after a raid three miles offshore. Officers seized gambling equipment on the Texas, while two other boats Tango and Showboat escaped damage. the flagship Rex faced continued enforcement.
The Bridges deportation case heard defense efforts to show potential business ties in the probe. Witness Har per Knowles admitted a possible link to Stanley Doyle in a new setup. letters from Doyle and Knowles were produced, while examiner James Landis pressed for clarity on any direct connection to improper inducements.
In San Francisco a mother rushed from a sick bed to save her two year old son after he found a bottle of sleeping tablets. Donald Martin opened the bottle, ten tablets missing, stomach drained, he grew sleepy. Mrs Anne Martin kept him awake for four hours to avert danger before they left the hospital.
London gears up for a full dress rehearsal of armed forces with a 500 raider air raid exercise across the south and east, a night blackout for half of England, sea maneuvers at Weymouth, and a vast peacetime battle plan culminating in Yorkshire. Observers note motives: peak armament readiness and backing Poland in the Danzig dispute as officials await a Moscow report on Soviet entry.
Montana-Dakota Utilities, serving Havre, lost a court fight to block Havre’s municipal gas system. The case centered on a federal grant deemed unlawful competition. Havre planned $90,000 in revenue bonds. The PWA grant was $73,000. The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the Hill County district court’s denial of an injunction preventing the city from issuing and delivering the bonds.
New York August 8 AP Mayor LaGuardia famed as the busiest public executive in the country would have to use airplanes to fit his Thursday schedule. The day includes an inspection of a proposed poultry market site in New York at 6 45 am a trip to Washington departing Newark at 8 10 am a 15 minute session with the U S conference of mayors on relief problems in Washington at 9 45 am a return to Chicago at 1 30 pm a talk to the Advertising Federation of America at 3 pm a return to Newark at 3 00 pm and a signing at city hall of bonds and papers at 9 36 pm. The忙 schedule underscores LaGuardia's rapid transfers between cities to manage duties.
Government officials said the treasury agreed to purchase about 2,000,000 dollars worth of Chinese silver from the Chinese government. En route is six million ounces at thirty-five cents an ounce, with details guarded amid fears of a Japanese blockade. The metal could arrive via London, and payment will be at the treasury foreign silver rate on delivery. The purchase may aid raw material imports or support the Chinese currency amid selling pressures.
In Stockton California two fire trucks from different stations crashed at an intersection while racing to a nearby fire. Nine firefighters were hurt two seriously including Bernard Chapman and A. C. Wright who suffered fractures and internal injuries. Truck damage estimated at $15,000 and four parked cars were damaged.
The weather bureau reported indications of a tropical storm forming in the Atlantic about 175 miles north northeast of San Juan Puerto Rico. The warning said if it develops, it would move west northwest from its present position about 1200 miles southeast of Miami.
Monrovia Calif August 8 student pilot Ray Shirk lifted off with one landing wheel still on the ground. Airport Manager James Most demonstrated a one wheel landing with his own plane. Shirk followed with a precise two wheel touchdown shortly after.
Shanghai reports a courier leaving Chengchow to reach Kaifeng and learn fate of American mission colony amid rising anti American pressure. Kaifeng home to 30 Americans including 15 nuns and 4 priests. demonstrations and evacuations linked to broader anti British and anti American actions across Shansi and Hopeh.
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