United States Army appropriations hinted in political push
A report notes larger Army appropriations as a topic in national debate. It mentions A. L. Johnson claiming broad support for a $60 a month old age pension bill and a campaign to replace the Townsend plan. Also included is a Cleveland arrest for reckless driving and a local auto service ad.
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New England
Arthur L. Johnson
General Welfare Federation
House of Representatives
Johnson
Townsend
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Ohio Unemployment Benefits Law Explained to Union
De Witt Huffman of the Ohio Unemployment Compensation Commission explained provisions of the new law effective January 1 to Elyria Central Labor Union members at the VFW hall. He projected about 4,000 benefit claims with roughly 3,000 approved at about one dollar weekly.
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Ohio
Elyria Central Labor Union
Veterans of Foreign Wars
DeWitt Hutmint
Ohio U
Unemployment Law Details Benefit Eligibility and Timing
A local official outlined the new unemployment law noting weekly benefits of up to 15 dollars for total unemployment and partial benefits, potential weekly inflow of 30,000 dollars, and a 16 week maximum payment period. Eligibility requires 20 weeks of work in the prior year for an employer with at least three workers, with exemptions for agricultural, governmental, domestic, and certain nonprofit or charitable work. Benefits begin four weeks after unemployment registration if no suitable job is found.
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Public
Baruch Urges Strengthening of Land Forces
Baruch, financier and former War Industries Board head, says the United States must bolster land and air forces after meeting with President Roosevelt. He cites Germany’s militarism and a “humiliating peace” at Munich while criticizing U.S. defense readiness and factory capacity to produce arms, ammunition, and ships.
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Baruch
Washington
Wii
Adolf Hitler
Munich
Bernard Baruch
War Industries Board
Roosevelt
Europe
London
Paris
Hiller
Germany
Great Britain
France
White House
Navy
Sig
Hopeful Mother Clings to Baby as 200 Days Pass
The article centers on a hopeful mother awaiting her baby after 200 days. It discusses wartime measures, including immediate funding for munitions production and labor-oriented employment benefits. It notes political figures Earle B. Mayfield and Wallace, with speculation on 1940 presidential prospects.
Roosevelt uses AFL peace push to split CIO and avoid clashes
The piece outlines Roosevelt's tactic to pressure AFL leaders toward peace with the CIO, while Dan Tobin secretly tipped to push negotiations. It contrasts European warnings against trusting democracies with Central European leaders advising deals with Germany, and notes Wallace facing 1940 political fears beyond farm policy.
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Washington
A. F. of L
C. I
Roosevelt
AFL
Dan Tobin
Teamsters Union
C. I.0
Tobin
Jim Farley
Gregg Shorthand Opens Path To $125 Job At Elyria College
Messenger with two years of high school lands a $125 position after studying Gregg Shorthand at Elyria Business College. Enrollment open to 18 year olds who left school with one to three years of good attendance, offering an extra chance to succeed.
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Gregg
Elyria Business College
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National Youth Administration
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