Roosevelt aides test the Eisler visa case before House panel
Former Undersecretary Sumner Wells testified that Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt intervened on behalf of German born Eisler and his wife during visa troubles. He noted a 1939 note from Mrs. Roosevelt saying a friend was disturbed by visa delays and that Cuban consul objections may reflect department stance. The hearing covered Eisler's entry and residency in the United States.
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Ashington
Sumner Wells
Merican
Eleanor Roosevelt
B Hisler
United States
Hanns Hisler
Hollywood
Gerhart Boon
Theing
Communist Party
Wells
Eisler
Welles
Robert Stripling
Eisler Case Evidence Labels Witness as Communist
Stripling read a state department resume on the Eisler case noting Eisler is described as a communist with anti Nazi and pro communistic beliefs. The document states he has aided and associated with communists in the United States and other nations to promote their cause.
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Welles
Stripling
State Department
Labor Department
Eisler
Communist Party
United States
Approve Higher Express Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved railway express charge increases from 0.52 to 53.51 percent, expected to raise about 61.254 million dollars in annual express revenue. The increments take effect on 10 days’ notice and run for one year or until further order.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railway Express Agency
C. G. Jensen
Commission
Bureau of Traffic
Doctor's rectal ointment promises fast piles relief
A home formula claims to soothe pain itch and swelling from piles. The Thornton & Minor rectal ointment or suppositories are advertised with label directions and available at McDaniel's in Washington and other drug stores.
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Thornton & Minor
Washington
McDaniel’s
ICC Approves New Short Haul Shipping Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized rate increases for hauls under 150 miles ranging from 33.5 to 53.5 percent, with tapering to 0.52 percent at 2,850 miles. The plan would raise Railway Express Agency annual revenue by 61.254 million dollars. The ICC also created two rate zones with the Mississippi River as the divider and urged plans for a single nationwide scale by July 1, 1948.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Railway Express Agency
ICC
Mississippi River
Commission
Express
Air Blasts From the Airport Highlight Cross Country Flights
Raymond Glover completed a solo cross country to Grinnell and Des Moines in an Aeronca Champion. Two new Washington Flying Service students are Robert E. Keyser and Norman R. Miller. Various pilots including Co. M. Hayes, Les Shadley, Ralph Redic, Dick Meyers, D. Mays, K. Bunn, John E. Stale, Lloyd Hollingshing, H. Ray Lee, Mr. Krumm, and Elmer J. Paul stopped at the Washington airport on business or study trips, traveling in several light aircraft. Elmer J. Paul visited Washington and returned to Nevada in a Luscombe.
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Raymond Glover
Grinnell
Yes Moines
Aeronca
Washington Flying Service
Robert E. Keyser
Norman R. Miller
Co. M. Hayes
Oaktown, Inc
Burlington
Les Shadley
Newton
Gary
Ind
Ralph Redi
Des Moines
Dick Meyers
Washington Airport
D. Mays
Spencer
Mason City
Aeronea
K. Bunn
Muscatine
Waterloo
John E. Stale
Cedar Rapids
Lloyd Hollingshing
Indianola
Kirksville
H. Ray Lee
Monmouth, I
Mr. Krumm
Winterset
Elmer J. Paul
Washington
Nevada
Iowa Farmers Union plans rejuvenation drive and HQ shift
President Fred W. Stover of Hampton outlined a program to revive the Iowa Farmers Union including hiring field men to boost membership and an intensive western Iowa drive. He urged keeping the Des Moines headquarters, pruning inactive local chapters, revoking charters for nonparticipation, and restricting advertising from large firms. He called for winter conferences and warned against waiting for a downturn to grow.
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Des Moines
Iowa Farmers Union
Fred W. Stover
Hampton
Stover
Iowa
Mason City
Argus
Swift and Co
Hereford private stock sale sets world record
Gunnison Colorado September 25 A world record price for private stock sales emerged as 416 purebred Herefords sold for 875940 across 380 lots at Dan Thornton ranch averaging 2300 per lot doubling the prior record set at Jacob Turner ranch Fort Worth in 1945 Prices slowed on the sale’s second day while a subsequent Hereford sale by Dr E L Scott near here was expected to push the three day regional total beyond a million dollars
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Gunnison
Colo
Dan Thornton
Jacob Turner
Fort Worth
Here
E. L. Scott
Scott
Stassen to Open Campaign in Milwaukee November 25
Duluth Minnesota date line reports Harold A. Stassen the sole announced Republican presidential candidate will begin active campaigning November 25 in Milwaukee. He regards Wisconsin as an early test of his 1944 bid and expresses renewed optimism about his chances. The piece notes Willkie’s 1940 Wisconsin tour and Dewey’s defeat in the state.
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Duluth
Minn
Harold A. Stassen
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Wendell Willkie
Thomas I. Dewey
Stassen
Washington Evening Journal subscription rates listed
The Washington Evening Journal publishes its mailing details and subscription prices. Rates shown include per week by carrier in Washington, three months, six months, and yearly options, with separate outside Washington pricing.
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the Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Mder, Shannon & Co
Rn. Se
Washington
Iowa
Stassen Meets Yeas Republican Leaders Before Midwest Trip
Stassen spoke with district aid county leaders of the Yeass Republican league last night. He planned to fly to Mitchell South Dakota today to address the corn palace festival, signaling rising strength in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin
Stassen
Yeass Republican League
Mitchell
S. D
Actress Nancy Kelly Pays Fine in Traffic Pleas
Hollywood reports actress Nancy Kelly avoided a 10 day jail term by paying an $80 fine after pleading guilty to two traffic violations. She allegedly ran a boulevard stop and made an improper left turn yesterday.
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Hollywood
Nancy Kelly
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