Marines Debates Selection System Prompts Social Circle Claim
In Washington debate on Naval bills Representative McSwain argues that replacing seniority with a selection system for Marine promotions will create a social circle, while Rep Black supports the current method, warning of favoritism and discrimination. The naval funding measures, including two submarines and three battleships, move to the Senate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Marine Corps
House
Senate
Congress
Rep
McSwain
South Carolina
Texas
Worst Hotel in North Carolina Boasts on Stationery
Tarboro, N C declares the Farrar Hotel the worst hotel in the state in its stationery a boast that astonishes traveling men who say they often travel miles to stay there and write home about the claim.
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International News Service
Tarboro
N. C
North Carolina
Farrar Hotel
Farrar
Russian Cow Sets New Milk Record in East Prussia
Dahlie a cow owned by Herr von Batocki of Bledau East Prussia surpasses Peluschke of Palmicken with a yearly 25 720 pounds of milk at 4 86 butter fat producing 1258 5 pounds of butter. Daily yields exceed 70 4 pounds milk and 44 pounds butter. Peluschke's previous record was 25 18 5 pounds milk and 1120 pounds butter in one year.
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International News Service
Konigsberg
Peluschke
Palmicken
East Prussia
Dahlie
Herr von Batocki
Bledau
Texas Educator Heads History Department
Dr. Max Handman, UT economist, will head the economic history section of the American Economic Association in Chicago on December 28. He studies Mexican economic conditions under the Laura Spellman Rockefeller Foundation and is contributing an article to a new social science encyclopedia.
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International News Service
Austin
Tex
Max §. Handman
University of Texas
American Economic Association
Chicago
Handman
Laura Spellman Rockefeller Foundation
Social Sciences
Croat Leader Plans Match Boycott in Yugoslavia
M Matchek president of the Croat Peasant party announces a boycott of matches in protest of a government match monopoly granted to a Swedish firm. He says the party will switch to flint and steel to light cigarettes, effectively putting a check on matches.
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United Press
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
M. Matchek
Croat Peasant Party
Envelopes Go for Stationery in Retort at Worcester Store
A humorous exchange recorded in the Worcestershire Echo features a gentleman in a shop asking about envelope prices and an assistant replying that envelopes are stationary, not running. The quip captures local voice and witty commerce humor.
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Worcestershire Echo
Dempsey and Carpentier Divorce Sealed by Peace Testimony
Chicago reports Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier were divorced after their wives testified to pugnacious natures matching their famed names. Mrs Anna Dempsey pursued the divorce on grounds of unlawful conduct, while Mrs Kathryn Carpentier secured a decree citing Georges’ habit of disturbing domestic peace.
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Associated Preas
Chicago
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Anna Dempsey
Klarkowski
Sabath
Kathryn Carpentier
Georges
Jurors Selected For Burnet Trial In Pape Slaying Case
Five jurors were sworn as the Walter Klein murder trial opened its second day in Burnet Texas for the slaying of Deputy Sheriff William Pape at a dance last May. The case moved here after a prior mistrial in Kerrville.
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Associated Press
Burnett
Tex
Walter Klein
Kerrville
William Pape
Whiteosk
Pape
Tivydale
New Anti Theft Device Says Car Plates Indicate Theft
A German automotive engineer has invented an anti theft device that sets license plates horizontal when a car is parked and locked. Operated by a key in a spring, the device cues thieves by showing a stolen car if the plates lie horizontal after a drive.
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International News Service
Chicago
Chicago Motor Club
Burglar Aids Police In Mt. Carmel Break In
A burglar in Mt. Carmel Pennsylvania on December 13 left clues that made it easy for police to identify and pursue the suspect. The incident involved forced entry and a small amount of stolen property, with investigators following a trail from the scene to arrests.
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United Press
MT. Carmel
Robbery Foiled In Kulpmont. Suspect Apprehended
A would be robber trailed as he tried to rob Dr. R. B. Bast at his Kulpmont home. The thief fled with 105 dollars but dropped a key ring revealing his name and address. He was captured in custody and the money recovered.
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R. B. Bast
Kulpmont
Here
Amarillo School Board Meeting Tonight at 7 30
The Amarillo school board holds its regular monthly meeting at 7 30 tonight in the superintendent W A McIntosh office. Secretary George Wad dill says only routine matters will be considered.
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Amarillo
W. A. McIntosh
George M. Waddill
State College students favor honor system in referendum
Raleigh NC December 18 State College students favor the honor system 1000 voters approved while 24 voted no The debate arose when an honorary leadership fraternity proposed replacing the old faculty rule with the system
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International News Service
Raleigh, N. C
State College
At the Theaters Companionate Marriage and Street Angel
The FAIR shows Companionate Marriage with an all star cast. The MISSION presents Street Angel starring Janet Gaynor. The DEANDI screens Stocks and Blondes with an all star cast. The NAT features Marty Young and his Youngsters.
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FAIR
Mission
Janet Gaynor
Deandi
Nat
Marty Young
Celtic Unloading Proceeding Today
The White Star liner Celtic, ashore off the Irish coast since Monday, was being unloaded today with fine weather continuing. Officials expect no attempt to refloat the vessel for about a fortnight.
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Queenstown
Ireland
White Star
Celtic
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