Roosevelt backs elimination of all holding companies
President Roosevelt voiced unalterable opposition to holding companies including those in utilities and banking. He argued for wiping out private power and stressed remote control of local communities must end. He rejected bankruptcy and taxation as current solutions and said small banks should be supported under federal supervision.
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Weather forecast summary for southeastern states
Partly cloudy with light rain this afternoon in South Carolina. Tonight benefits from fair conditions in Georgia with a chance of frost in the south. Florida sees partial cloudiness in the south and fair skies in the north with light frost in the extreme northwest tonight. Saturday remains mostly fair with cooler temperatures and light winds along coasts. Alabama outlook calls for fair skies and slightly colder weather with frost possible in the south. Extreme Northwest Florida trends cooler with possible interior frost. winds become light to gentle from the west or north.
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U S And British Demonstration Of Naval Power Seen
Washington reports indicate three U S cruisers Memphis Milwaukee and Trenton will join Louisville in a Singapore visit for the Feb 14 ceremony marking Singapore base progress. The voyage serves as a potential joint U S British show of seapower and supports Roosevelt era naval expansion plans.
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Violence Flares in Michigan Foundry Row in New Haven
Peacemakers moved to curb further violence as a foundry dispute in New Haven Michigan escalated to riot and bloodshed. Union and company reps prepared for talks after tear gas and debris marked the prior night clash. A truce was set pending a peace rally with deputies and pickets withdrawn.
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Dodd Speech Draws German Protest from Dieckhoff
German Ambassador Hans Dieckhoff protested Secretary Hull over William E. Dodd’s New York address denouncing Hitler regime. Dodd, a former envoy to Berlin, called Hitler’s rule absolute and warned democracies must check Germany Italy and Japan or civilization is in danger. He spoke at a testimonial dinner for about 200 at the Astoria hotel and resigning ambassador Dodd comments no surprise from New York.
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Cotton Census Report Shows December Consumption Totals
The census bureau reports December cotton consumption at 433 058 bales lint and 46 102 bales linters, down from November and well below December last year. December on hand includes 1 251 782 bales in consuming establishments and 1 674 457 bales in storage and presses, with spindlers at 22 525 472. Exports for December reach total bales, vs 795 985 in November.
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Lamkins Denies Charge After Renewal Talks Collapse
Foundry owner Lamkins rejected the charge as negotiations renewed. Deputies Clarence Morgan and Herman Jacobs, both from Mt Clemens, required medical aid after the incident with Morgan suffering a possible skull fracture and Jacobs multiple broken ribs.
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Group of business leaders seek joint action with Roosevelt
Six representatives from finance, industry and labor left the White House after a 75 minute conference with President Roosevelt announcing a desire to work out a definite government business labor program. John L. Lewis led the group and said discussions would be continued at the president's discretion. Other attendees included Owen D. Young, Thomas Lamont, Philip Murray, Charles W. Taussig, A A Berle and Rexford Tugwell. The exchange followed broader notes on trade agreements as a mechanism to curb unfair practices and aid self regulation under anti trust limits. The trade commission reports rising interest in these conferences, with many industries seeking guidance after the NRA collapse.
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Bronwood Girl Wins Trip for Citizenship
Miss Mary Horne of Bronwood High School is selected as the good citizen of Georgia high schools and will travel to Washington in April. Mark Smith, president of the Georgia High School Association, announced the honor. Misa Horne will be guest of the Daughters of the American Revolution of Georgia.
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Ford to Recall 10000 Workers After Short Layoff
Detroit January 14 Ford Motor Co announces 10000 employees laid off December 23 will return to work Monday. The company says the layoff period ends as fewer than 2 percent of the 87000 Dearborn plant workers were idle.
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Rivers position on liquor issue unchanged
Speaker Roy V. Harris said neither he nor Governor Rivers changed their positions on the liquor bill. The measure, providing package sale and tax questions in Georgia, remains under reconsideration by the House. Rivers travels to Florida for a state event before Savannah’s Aldersgate conference. Harris stresses firm stances as lawmakers prep for next week’s vote.
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Cabinet Resigns Under Pressure in France
France's government faces upheaval as the Camille ChautempY cabinet resigns under mounting pressure. The ruling party’s coalition struggles with widespread unrest and economic strain as calls for change intensify. Leaders pledge reforms while opposition questions timing and policy direction.
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France Forming New Cabinet Amid Crisis
The government faces a labor and finance crisis with war risks and upheaval. Camille Chautemps, former premier, seeks to form a new cabinet after the fall of the Popular Front, with Bonnet as finance minister and Poste under review, while Bank of France restricts exchanges and strikes pressure costs.
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Bailey Attacks Ickes in Southern Filibuster
Senate debate over the anti-lynching bill intensifies as Senator Bailey of North Carolina labels Secretary Ickes a renegade Republican. He cites Ferdinand Barnsbergs book Armerton’s Unites and mocks bathhouse imagery to claim moral fails and a broader anti-lynching push faces political risk for the Roosevelt administration.
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Central China Prize of Campaign in Bold Fire
Chinese and Japanese forces clash along the Grand Canal in a costly battle for central China. Chiang Kai-shek directs reinforcements and pressure on Suchow and Tsinging as Chinese commanders push to recapture key rail junctions amid Japanese advances.
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Senate Panel Probes State Relief Grant Plan
Washington January 14 The Senate unemployment committee will thoroughly probe a Congress proposed relief plan for direct and work relief matched by the state. Chairman Byrnes says relief policy hinges on centralized Washington control versus state administration. The panel aims to finish its inquiry next week while also reviewing coal industry unemployment conditions.
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Drivers license deadline extended to February first
Major Phil Brewster, commissioner of public safety, announced a fifteen day extension of the state drivers license deadline to February 11 in compliance with a legislative resolution. The extension affects licenses due this week and allows more time to purchase state automobile permits.
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