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Newspaper
Syracuse Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1938
Page
1
Laborites attack Chamberlain on policy toward Italy and Japan. The debate touches on League of Nations collective security, potential treaties with Germany, and calls to avoid any peace at any price while seeking a strong stance against aggression. Chamberlain defends negotiations and urges unity to prevent isolation.
The London Dairy Herald reported that Britain will grant Italy substantial credits. The arrangement uses a guarantee backed by an export credit indemnity to protect British exporters from losses, enabling increased purchases of British goods.
Alabama announces that each student at the Star School for the Blind will receive a "second-eye" aid funded by the state. Governor Bibb Grates made the statement in Montgomery on February 22.
William Dodd, former U S ambassador to Germany, describes Nazi demands for colonies and rapid expansion. He warns Austria is substantially annexed by Germany and that fascist influence spreads beyond Europe. He cites propaganda efforts in Berlin and abroad, noting large fascist followings in the United States.
Justice Ferdied Pecora of New York Supreme Court was elected president of the National Lawyers Guild at its second annual convention in Washington. Frank Walsh of New York was named honorary chairman of the national executive board. Edward Lasud of Ohio became executive vice president and vice president of the sixth circuit. John Block Mortimer and Julian Pleper of Washington, D C are among state and circuit officers.
Seattle, Wash February 2 Major John E Dore famous as Seattle's Claver trapper suffered a crushing defeat in a bitterly fought battle. Unofficial returns show Dore defeated as Dave Beck of the West Coast Teamsters backs Arthur B Lange as conservative councilman and Lieut Governor Meyers C S O packed candidate face off in the final election March 8 with Lange Meyers and Beck opposing.
WASHINGTON gossip centers on Lieut Col Davenport Johnsen who commanded at Hamilton Field California last week. He was relieved of portant duty and reassigned to Chanute Field Group School amid claims army equipment was used for political pleasure trips. Senator Minton pressed War Secretary Woodring to halt the transfer, which officials denied as routine. McNutt’s 1940 presidential prospects loom in the background.
In Washington Indiana Democrats including Governor Clifford Townsend gathered to plan a grand welcome for Paul V McNutt the Philippines high commissioner and potential 1940 presidential candidate The group aims to present a strong front to President Roosevelt and boost McNutts national profile amid his Pacific and continental journey reporting on Oriental affairs
Vienna bans all political meetings and parades except Fatherland Front events after Nazi foe clashes. Chancellor Schuschnigg seeks terms with Hitler. mass street demonstrations, arrests, and injuries reported in Vienna and Graz. Police cordon Nazis from Fatherland Front parades in Graz as tensions rise nationwide.
French ministers debate whether to resign en masse or issue a strong policy statement amid pressure on Prime Minister Chautemps. Delbos and Socialists oppose Chamberlain style concessions to Germany as talks steer toward preserving Austrian independence and Czech frontiers while ending foreign intervention in the Spanish Civil War.
Senate committees announce hearings Tuesday on the revised Borak-O Mahoney antitrust bill targeting corporations with assets under 200000. Public hearings will feature business representatives and labor groups with input from the administration and the Justice Department approval awaiting a White House message.
Washington February 22 The administration's new tax plan is expected to move through Congress next week. The Ways and Means Committee advanced the bill with experts drafting details. The proposal aims to tax profits and capital gains more evenly, with exemptions for certain families and classes. The panel also voted to repeal the sales tax on materials, keep the oil seed tax, and adjust taxes on commodities and futures.
DeValera’s negotiations with British officials were postponed again amid House of Commons debate on foreign affairs. Talks to resume in May focus on unity between Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland and a trade agreement with London. A renewed deadlock was feared as discussions stall.
Chicago investigators focus on a secret circle of wealthy friends in the murder of Dr Mex Bernhard Sammet a German dentist studying for a license. Officials say the motive wasn t robbery as his wallet remained with him and the widow Mrs Ings Samet wasn t arriving in Chicago as expected.
Senate expected to approve 259 million funding for WPA relief but keep the Lanham amendment and House revision under review. Leaders foresee defeat of both amendments, sending the measure back for House concurrence. President Roosevelt sought 250 million to cover the current program through June 30 and add 500000 jobs. Williams warned enrollment would drop from 2,200,080 to 1,800,080 without quick action.
A suit seeks to compel Marshall Field State to assume tax payments on Arthur Ronald Lambert Tree’s share of the inheritance from Henry Field. Tree, 41, born in London, is the grandson of Chicago merchant Marshall Field and son of Mrs. Beatty. A $1,990 trust established for his mother’s side passed to Tree at 40 last September, but inheritance taxes totaling $277,461 are assessed.
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