1937 Dangers Seen For Start Of Year In New Talks
Washington reports two major risks clouding 1937 prospects labor trouble and political shocks. A world war threat and ongoing strikes threaten a sharp drop in production in glass, shipping, and lumber. Experts foresee firmer prices and a possible February–March upswing, while New Deal critics warn of a looming boom and policy shifts.
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Washington
Janary
Congress
Morgenthau
Wall Street
U.S. to Reform Naval Policy as Treaties End
Washington reports that with the expiration at midnight the Washington and London naval limitation treaties a full review of naval policy will begin. The questions focus on adding two new battleships and fortifying Pacific territories while anticipating quick orders on new ships. Britain plans keel layings in 1937 as the U.S. fleet ages.
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Washington
United States
London
Pacific
Roosevelt
Congress
Great Britain
Japan
Britain
Winchester School Board Refuses Ouster Over Williams
Attorney C H Wilson plans to seek ouster of three Winchester school officials in Adams County Common Pleas Court after a 3 to 2 vote to keep superintendent C O Williams. The board spurned charges by four teachers and ordered teachers to report January 4 while petitions circulate for removals.
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West Union
C. H. Wilson
Adams County Common Pleas Court
Village of Winchester
C. O. Williams
Williams
Winchester
Kirk Short
McPherson Purdy
George Osborne
Wilson
State Director of Education
Beulah Wade
Helen Howland
Cynthia Hanley
Dorothy Sininger
Hitler Confers on Spanish Situation Leads to Franco Exit?
Berlin reports say Adolf Hitler called a high level Nazi conference with subleaders while Mussolini advised retreat from Spain. Duce allegedly concluded to wash hands of Franco and the Spanish insurgents and urged Hitler to do the same.
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Hitler
Berlin
Tr Duce
Francisco Franco
Woman from Fowlerville wins Liars Club prized tale
Mrs Gala Barnhaus of Fowlerville Michigan wins the Burling ton Liars Club prize as the world’s best liar for 1936. She recounts a tale of a giant mosquito that grows from eating chicks to turkeys and cows, ending when a donkey named Maud kicks it to death.
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Chicago
Fowlerville
Mich
Burlington
Wis
Liars’ Club
Old Maud
Maud
Solons Begin Study of Wage Measures
Congressmen opened a new study of minimum wage and hour standards with President Roosevelt signaling federal action. The president noted NRA labor standards breakdown and urged a federal move, though he did not specify its form.
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Washington
Roosevelt
NRA
Hamilton to Attack Republican Deficit
John D. M. Hamilton Republican national chairman and party leaders considered plans to wipe out the 901000 deficit from the presidential campaign. They planned discussions and a possible drive beginning with 1937 Lincoln Day dinners to push the effort forward.
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New York
John D. M. Hamilton
Hamilton
Strike Suspends Flint Chevrolet Assembly Line
A sit down strike at Fisher Body division plant No 2 halted body supply and suspended the Chevrolet Motor Co. assembly line in Flint Michigan. Separately the Commerce Department announced plans to seek ten million dollars in additional funds to enhance airway safety facilities over the next two years.
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Flint
Mich
Chevrolet Motor Co
Fisher
Washington
Commerce Department
Vima alert Company license tied to export to Spain
The Vima Alert Company Ltd of Jersey City and its president Robert Cuse were named in the 1930 congressional probe into Communist activities in the United States after obtaining a license to export airplanes to Spain.
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Vimalert Company, Ltd
Jersey City
Robert Cuse
Spain
United States
Merchants Gift 1937 Baby In Clinton County
The first 1937 baby in Clinton County will receive gifts from 15 Wilmington merchants as part of a long held annual custom. Advertisements on the News-Journal pages list gifts for the baby and parents including clothing, appliances, and gas and coal allowances. Parents and physicians are urged to report births to the News-Journal after midnight and contact the paper with birth times.
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Clinton County
Wilmington
News-Journal
G. M. Rice
Grogan’s Dairy
H. H. Thorne Co
Austin Coal Co
Pennington
Moores & Swindler
Colgate
Bien’s Drug Store
Lomax Theater
Wilmington Paint & Glass Co
Bangham & Gallimore
Cold Weather Forecast For Middle West
Government forecaster C A Donnell predicted much colder temperatures will replace the unseasonably warm weather in the middle west tonight or tomorrow. Fog banks hung low over the area and were moving eastward. Rain or snow has fallen over 85 percent of the United States since yesterday morning with a chance of snow by tomorrow in the lakes region.
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Chicago
Middle West
C. A. Donnell
United States
Donnell
Lakes
Rebel cruiser shells Gijon port amid bombardment
The insurgent cruiser Velasco attacked the northern port of Gijon firing 14 shells into Musel hill area near the harbor. Government warplanes responded. The Fascist warship then left the harbor after firing on defending ships.
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Gijon
Madrid
Velasco
Musel
Mrs Lacy In Critical Condition After Incident
The condition of Mrs. Robert J. Lacy of North South street remained critical on Wednesday, with authorities continuing to monitor her health and any developments in the case.
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Robert J. Lacy
North South Street
Richberg urges amendment of Supreme Court opinions
Donald R. Richberg former NRA administrator told a Chicago audience that constitutional government faces danger from unconstitutional extensions of judicial power. He urged amending Supreme Court opinions on the AAA Guffey coal bill municipal bankruptcies and minimum wage cases rather than amending the constitution.
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Richberg
Supreme Court
Chicago
Donald R. Richberg
NRA
American Political Science Association
American Association For Labor
AAA
Guffey
Ohio teachers rally for school foundation funding and tenure proposal
The Ohio Education Association backed the state school foundation program and urged Governor Davey and the legislature to finance it through existing taxes. They backed a teacher tenure bill allowing permanent certificates to keep jobs after a three year probation, with appeals to a tenure board and courts. The convention discussed a memorial for Taft and a security plan seen as ending agitation over married teachers.
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Ohio Education Association
Association
Martin L. Davey
Cedar Point
William Howard Taft
Cincinnati
Ohio
Boards of Education
Pope Pius II Improves Some What In Grave Condition
Vatican sources say Pope Pius XII aged 79 spent a sleepless night with excruciating pain but the blood clot in his paralyzed left leg has dissolved. While the Pontiff showed slight improvement his general condition remains very grave and concerns rise over a possible momentary end.
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Vatican City
Pius
Vatican
Average worker should have 84 hours for self care, study says
In Chicago on December 30 the American Sociological Society announced a life balance plan. It shows 47 hours of work and 37 hours for leisure, leaving 84 hours for eating, sleeping, grooming, and personal care. The chart notes 1840s days averaged 14 hours of work, now under eight, with a future aim of a four hour workday.
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Chicago
American Sociological Society
Young Husband Kills Wife Then Shoots Self in Pittsburgh
Charles Watt 31, an employee of an air brake firm in Pitcairn, shot his wife Lillian 28 in a downtown office building, then killed himself. Police wagonman C W Barth took Watt to the hospital. Watt reportedly said he wanted to die after a quarrel and his wife would not speak.
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Pittsburgh
C. W. Barth
Central Police
Charles Watt
Westinghouse
Pitcairn
Barthh
Lillian
Watt
Barth
Davey names two on Ohio unemployment commission
Gov. Martin L. Davey named Charles Leasure of Zanesville and W. T. Roberts of Bridgeport to the newly created Ohio Unemployment Insurance Commission. A third member to represent employers is yet to be appointed. Leasure will represent the public and Roberts the labor. Salaries are $6000 a year.
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Columbus
Martin L. Davey
Charles Leasure
Zanesville
W. T. Roberts
Bridgeport
Ohio Unemployment Insurance Commission
Leasure
Muskingum County
Davey
Roberts
Judge Denies Halt on SSB Job Examinations
Columbus December 30 Common Pleas Judge Charles A Leach refused to enjoin the state civil service commission from conducting examinations for positions under the social security program The ruling ends a restraining order blocking exams for about 350 positions and holds the commission acted with discretion in outlining qualifications.
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Columbus
Common Pleas
Charles A. Leach
State Civil Service Commission
Early News Journal Schedule For New Year's Day
The News Journal announces an early Friday edition on New Year’s Day to give employees part of the holiday. News matter for publication must arrive by Thursday night at the office.
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News-Journal
Officials Stand Aside as Aid to Youth’s Family Clue
DoJ agents probe ladder used in two kidnap attempts as Charles Mattson case draws renewed scrutiny. Lt. Col. Appelman met with Dr. Mattson amid ransom rumors while a new ad note suggested contact. Investigators study the Haddaway Hall ladder used in failed intrusions on John Franklin five.
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Department of Justice
Tacoma
Wash
Gus B. Appelman
Charles Mattson
W. W. Mattson
Appelman
Fame Ily
Mattson
Charles
Seattle Times
Mabel
Ann
Tim
John Franklin
Haddaway Hall
Franklin
Abner T Crabtree Questions Thermometer Truth
NCLE ABNER T Jake Crabtree asserts he can tell heat or cold without a thermometer. He criticizes calling others free thinkers as flattering but leaves the remark without further detail.
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Jake Crabtree
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