The Archive · 1939

Mr. Murphy Appointed

Attorney-General Washington, Jan. 1.

President Roosevelt today announced the appointment of Mr. Frank Murphy, Governor of Michigan and former U.S. High Commissioner for the Philippines, as new Attorney-General. Mr. Murphy, who was defeated in the November elec-

German Plane Sets New Record.

3 Berlin, - Jan, 2.

A German two-seater serial plane of the "Arado 79" type, piloted by ist Lieutenant Purkowsky and 2nd Lieutenant Jennet of the German Air Force, has established a new intertions, will replace Mr. Homer Cummings, whose retirement from the Presidents Cabinet because of advanced age became effective at noon today.—United Press.

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