Cummings Warns of Nationwide Bucketswindle Ring
Attorney General Cummings says a national bucketshop scam targets millions and urges public and brokers to join federal efforts. He cites operations in New York, Chicago, and multiple Southern cities, with victims including professionals and businessmen. He notes 150 gangs suspected in New York and 26 in Dallas, and recalls a Shreveport conviction as part of the network. American automobile tires are becoming popular in Turkey.
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FE. B. Harkinson
Washington
Cummings
Justice Department
Associated Press
New York
Chicago
Shreveport
Kansas City
Oklahoma City
Houston
Fort Worth
New Orleans
Dallas
Department of Justice
Special Sale Used Trucks At International Harvester Co
For ten days a special sale offers several trucks at low prices. Models include D-1 International pickup, 1984 Chevrolet pickup, Model A-2 International with 156 inch wheelbase, R-4 International 185 inch wheelbase, B-3 International 160 inch wheelbase. Vehicles described as overhauled or very good. Visit Amarillo Texas showroom at 714 East 10th Ave or call 2 1% TON TRAILER for a Ford dual wheel axle option.
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International
International Harvester Co
East 10Th Ave
Amarillo
Texas
N. FE
Railroad Rounds and Rumblings
A compilation from Grain and Feed Review recounts the impact of railroad line abandonments in Western Iowa and the Sioux City Wynot corridor. Trucking rises, grain rates soar, farm values fall, and taxes shift to remaining taxpayers as rail service declines.
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Grain and Feed Review
M. B. Jamison
Santa Fe Bridge and Building
Iowa
Omaha
Sioux City-Wynot
Neb
Sioux City
Omaha Railroad
Senator Couzens Backed Wealth Tax Drive Despite Illness
From Washington June 25 The Detroit hospital bound Michigan Republican Senator Couzens influences the Roosevelt wealth tax push as his ally Senator La Follette of Wisconsin offers a measure for a prosperity or excess profits tax on corporations. He argues wealthy individuals should share wealth to help others and boost employment while noting idleness harms the economy.
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Washington
Detroit
Couzens
Senate
Roosevelt
Michigan Republican
la Follette
Progressive
Wisconsin
Ford Motor Company
Advocacy for the aged, wealth, and national prosperity
The writer urges law reform to protect the elderly and reject scorning capable individuals who prosper. Citing Harriman, Ford, Sloan, and Chrysler, they argue strong leaders build the country, while small minds hinder progress. They praise old age pensions as the poor house fades, noting Wall Street reacts to tax ideas.
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United States
E. H. Harriman
Union Pacific
J. J. Hill
Northwest
Henry
Africa
Central Park Hunters Learn Birds Not Allowed
Frank Canova and his son James from Italy admitted hunting pigeons in Central Park. They were found with four birds and pleaded guilty to state conservation laws and a city park ordinance, held for sentence Saturday. They said they did not know Central Park hunting was prohibited.
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New York
Frank Canova
James
Italy
Central Park
Wealth and politics spark old-time price debates in memory
A column recalls market swings and famous figures such as Waldorf Astor and J Pierpont Morgan, noting 1929-style shifts and lessons on selling assets. It also critiques Donald Richberg and legal quirks in high profile cases like Hauptmann, suggesting political and legal power shapes outcomes.
Science Scans Gains Of Year At AAAS Pacific Meet
West Coast researchers will present late discoveries at the 19th annual AAAS Pacific Division meeting held at the University of Los Angeles. Noted speakers include Dr. Fred E. Wright of the Carnegie Institution and Dr. Bailey Willis. Excursions will visit Mt Wilton Observatory Caltech Millikan cosmic ray work Huntington Library Rancho La Brea Scripps Oceanography and earthquake labs.
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Los Angeles
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Pacific Division
University
Fred E. Wright
Carnegie Institution of Washington
California Institute of Technology
Robert A. Millikan
Huntington Library
Mecca
Rancho le Brea
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Caltech
Carnegie
Beauty shops warned about racketeers in Texas
In Austin on June 25, Mrs. Mary Dodson of the state board of hairdressers and cosmetologists warned beauty shops to prepare for state inspections within 20 days and tests for operators in July. She cited schemes used to defraud operators and urged vigilance against racketeers.
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Austin
Mary Dodson
State Board of Hairdressers
Tap dancer's fall sparks moral warning in dizzy heights
A woman who denied dizziness moved after a window sill tap dance request and fell to her death from a hotel fourth floor. The piece links the tragedy to risks of high altitude pursuits and cautions professors chasing lofty ventures. It also notes Russian aeronauts claiming an altitude record and strange noises heard high above during ascent.
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Pauline Turner
Board to Conduct Examinations in Texas for Affidavit Blanks
Certain organizations require inclusion and insurance for non discrimination. Affidavit blanks cost 1 dollar though the state offers free application forms. The State Board will hold first examinations in Austin on July 9 with Dallas on July 23 and Houston on August 6. The London Transport Board has formally adopted the term bus.
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Houston
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