House Leaders Hope to Block Arms Embargo Revision
Washington reports Democratic leaders express confidence they can block arms embargo measures and push neutrality law forward by Saturday. Rep Fish argues opposition could press for a full or modified ban while Shanley seeks an embargo directive to House conferees. Debate to last into tomorrow with votes possible.
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Washington
House
Representative Fish
Senate
Senate House Conference Committee
Shanley D-Conn
Rayburn
Shan Jey
Fish
Stephen T. Early
Molotoff
Russia
Roosevelt
Supreme Soviet
Moscow
United States
Finland
Shantey
Walcott
R-Mich
Export-Import Bank
Shanley Nation
Bridge Gatekeepers' Static Voltage Jolts Toll Payers
Florence reporters describe shocks felt by tourists at the Pickwick Bridge toll booths. A Bridge Engineer explains high speed cars create static electricity and that touching grounded metal parts causes shocks. Rubber insulating mats are being considered by the highway department.
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Florence
Ala
Pickwick Ake
P. Willoughby
Highway Department
Hectors
Flushing remedy touted for kidney and bladder relief
Fragmented ad copy touts Gold Medal Haarlem capsaicine stimulant for excess kidney waste and bladder irritation. Claims include reducing nighttime urination, eye puffiness, and leg cramps with a harmless diuretic from Holland.
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Holland
Alienist Says Wheelock as Boy Abnormal
District Attorney George King pressed cross examination in the Norman Wheelock murder trial as Dr. Earl Mudge testified that the defendant was abnormal in 1921. Evidence included a Gowanda Hospital record and Wheelock’s remark that he was in jail in 1939. The case concerns the killing of 13 year old Evelyn Reed whose body was found near Branchport.
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State Supreme Court
Nathan D. Lapham
Norman
Gowanda State Hospital
Warsaw
Wheelock
King
Potatoes Shipments Run Ahead of 1938 in Idaho
Idaho potatoes shipments to date are about 309 cars more than in 1938 according to the Agricultural Marketing Service.
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Idaho Falls
Ida
Idaho
Agricultural Marketing Service
48 States Divide On Thanksgiving Date
United Press reports a split across states over Thanksgiving observance. 23 states favor President Roosevelt’s Nov 23 date, 23 prefer the traditional Nov 30, while Texas and Colorado plan to observe both. The issue follows Roosevelt's proclamation and political factors including a court revision dispute. Colorado codes allow both dates due to conflicting opinions from the governor and attorney general.
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United Press
Roosevelt
Texas
Colorado
California
Delaware
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Louisiana
Maryland
Michigan
Missouri
Mississippi
Montana
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Utah
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Florida
Idaho
Iowe
Kansas
Kentucky
Minnesota
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Tennessee
Wisconsin
New England
Connecticut
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Vermont
United States Supreme Court
U. S
Pat McCarran
D.-Nev
MecCarran
E. P. Carville
Carville
Ralph L. Carr
Byron Rogers
Carr
Lehman Proclaims Nov 23 as State Thanksgiving Day
Governor Lehman proclaims Thursday November 23 as Thanksgiving Day in New York State and urges all residents to attend church services and offer thanks for America's peace. He notes world unrest and asks prayers for nations blighted by violence and for wisdom to guide relations among peoples.
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Lehman
Albany
New York State
America
Roosevelt
Navy
Embargo End Would Benefit 3 U.S. Areas
The article notes potential demand if the arms embargo is lifted, highlighting the industrial northeast, several midwestern states, and California and Washington aircraft plants as prime suppliers. It cites estimates of up to 1 billion dollars in orders from Britain and France and outlines regional capacities and planned mobilization efforts.
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Washington
California
United States Army
Navy
Great Britain
France
Congress
Army
Pittsburgh
Wilmington
Del
Boston
United States
Pacific
War Department
New York to Sell $100 Million in Short Term Notes
New York State will issue $100,000,000 in short term notes dated November 2 and maturing June 17, 1940 to cover current expenses. Telegrams offered allotments to 94 banks and bond houses, confirmations due before noon. Notes carry 0.20 percent interest at maturity.
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Albany
New York State
Curfew Proposed for Pigeons in Toledo
A proposed Toledo ordinance would confine pigeons to the owner's premises from 7 AM to 7 PM with a $10 fine for violations. The daytime curfew aims to control birds in the city.
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Toledo
Halloween Riot in Glendale Ends in Tear Gas and Mayhem
Police and firemen confronted about 2,000 Halloween celebrants in downtown Glendale California. Tear gas failed to stop the youths who hurled fruit and defended themselves with rocks and apples. About 15 elementary age boys were jailed after chaotic scenes including overturned cars and damaged property.
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Glendale
Calif
W. Wheelock
Wheelock
Stamp Foo Reach: Ned Rochester Food Stamp Test
Federal surplus foods program officials report distribution of stamps for exchange. Purchasers received stamps as part of a test distribution run, with total food value cited at 1,201,806 dollars. The program aims to measure monthly high points in food stamp usage and surplus handling.
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Ned Rochester
Federal
Weaies Corporation
Etting Love Theft. Decision Held Up in Arizona Case
Ruth Etting faces a delay as Judge Samuel Blake gives five days for brief submissions after closing arguments on the validity of Alma Alderman’s marriage to Myrl Alderman. The case concerns a $150000 claim to soothe Etting’s pride. the marriage was to Myrl in Mexico in 1935, two days after a Mexican interlocutory divorce decree was issued. Myrl Etting married last December after alleged theft claims.
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Los Angeles
Ruth Ettling
Myri
Alma
Alderma Alma
Samuel’ R! Blake
Argu
Myrl
Mexico
Etting
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