27 Jul 1939
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1939
Page
1
A July report links a renewed upturn in U S industry to early 1940 car production demands. Manufacturers like Packard and Chrysler plan starts, boosting steel use and power consumption while signaling possible broad recovery despite farm price weakness and export gaps.
John S. Lewis CIO chief accused Vice President Garner of orchestrating attacks on labor in Congress and said he would oppose Garner if he seeks the presidency in 1940. The remarks came during testimony before the House Labor Committee on wage hour law amendments.
Washington July 27 Senator George D Ga denounced the 2 496 000 000 lending bill as a fraud on the face of it claiming it would increase the national debt. He urged opposition while noting the need to avoid worsening debt and criticizing the route around the treasury. The House fight centered on tolls and highway funding amid a party caucus battle and opposition from anti administration Democrats.
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau said Washington is studying actions to back Secretary Hull's plan to terminate the 1911 Japanese commerce treaty. Possible steps include countervailing duties and using purchases of Japanese gold, silver, and merchandise to pressure Tokyo.
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with scattered thundershowers Friday afternoon in Georgia and South Carolina. Florida mostly fair to partly cloudy tonight and Friday with scattered afternoon storms in the north. Extreme northwest Florida expected gentle westerly winds Friday.
Secretary Hull with President Roosevelt approves ending the 1911 commerce treaty with Japan and sends a note to Ambassador Kenso Hormouch stating the treaty will expire in six months. Congress may pass embargo legislation on raw materials to Japan when it convenes in January.
Delegations from south Georgia tobacco growing areas gathered in Douglas to protest low prices while Governor Rivers awaited a growers committee before acting. He said he would help by contacting several markets and urged the Georgia Tobacco Association to seek higher prices. Data from sales show plunging opening prices and a pattern of price distress amid AAA quota debates.
Berlin residents took part in a city wide air raid drill as anti aircraft batteries fired into the sky and fake bombs fell. Police reported orderly conduct and quick curtailment of streets as the exercise continued with blackout rules and light restrictions for four nights ahead.
The United States moved to terminate the 1911 treaty with Japan signaling a likely embargo on war material. Secretary Hull notified Tokyo with President Roosevelt’s approval, causing worldwide reactions and prompting Tokyo to warn of possible retaliation.
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