Hoover urges five day working week to boost U S business
President Hoover proposes a nationwide five day work week to spur employment and stabilize the economy. He cites federal government adoption as a model, potentially adding 35 000 jobs while trimming payrolls by about 0000000. He urges private firms to follow as demand recovers and tax and budget plans proceed.
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Ocean Hop In Wind Fliers Plan New Record Flight
Ricc Holger Harriss and Otto Hille, trans Atlantic flyers, announce a next month attempt to break the 5029 mile long distance non stop record. They landed the Bellanca monoplane Liberty at Roosevelt Field for relicensing after their Copenhagen flight. Hille, a photographer from Liberty New York, says the aim is the New York to Istanbul route.
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Copenhagen
Roosevelt Field
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N.Y
Russell Boardman
John Palando
Istanbul
Turkey
McArthur Parents Push Flower Planting Plan
McArthur April 16 McArthur Parent-Teachers Association launches campaign to plant flowers on lawns and around homes to beautify the town. Secretary Mac Lomax promotes blending homes with landscapes to produce a scenic town view. The effort aims to enhance appearance and civic pride.
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Mac Lomax
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Insull Receivership Reveals Rise and Fall of Empire
Chicago April 16. The Insull empire battles ended in receivership for Samuel Insull and affiliates. Three receivers named include Samuel Insull, C McCullough, and Edwin Hurley as the Federal Court oversees a crisis that decimated Middle West securities and left subsidiaries in financial trouble. Similar protection expected for related companies as the vast utility empire unravels after years of turmoil.
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Flare near Hopewell prompts Lindbergh kidnap inquiry
A magnesium flare lit by Col. Charles A. Lindbergh’s home atop Sourland Mountain sparked new questions about the kidnapping case. State police described the flare as an old dud and tested it late last night. Investigators in New York and Norfolk pursued notes and negotiations over the $50,000 ransom as officials claimed ongoing efforts to secure the infant’s safety.
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Samuel Krashaw
Martin Bernstein
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Brooklyn
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Bernstein
Atich
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Teace
Condon
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Guy H. Burrage
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Cal Coolidge Goes Fishing at McLean Estate
Cal Coolidge fished three hours on the estate of former Senator George P. McLean in Simsbury Connecticut and returned to Northampton Massachusetts with speckled brook trout for breakfast.
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Simsbury
Conn
Calvin Coolidge
Connecticut
Northampton
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Roosevelt Seeks Nomination Fight at Jefferson Dinner
Albany April 16 Franklin D Roosevelt plans to address the Jefferson Dinner Monday night as he campaigns for the Democratic presidential nomination He warns speculation may misstate his views while signaling a counter to Alfred Ky Smiths charges and a reply to William H Murray on a relief program for the little man Also aligned with Tammany Hall in backing repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment Scoutmaster Shot Near Middletown Floyd Griffith 38 was wounded during a hike with four Boy Scouts near Lebanon.
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Jefferson
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William H. Murray
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Middletown
Floyd Griffith
Lebanon
Chemical blast injures students at Hot Springs County High School
A chemical explosion shattered a classroom at Hot Springs County High School in Thermopolis Wyn. on April 16 injuring nine students and one instructor. Authorities treat it as an accident and assess damages.
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Architect Sobs in Wrecked Building
Columbia report of April 16 describes architect Harry Hake of Cincinnati reacting with tears after seeing wreckage on the first floor of a destroyed building. His son aided him as he regained composure following the collapse incident.
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Gas theory gains acceptance on State Office Building blast
Columbus April 16 reports say investigators largely accepted gas from a sub basement as the blast cause at the three million dollar State Office Building. Eight died. over score injured. extensive damage. Pfefferle’s body found. his role unclear.
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Biat
White
Child Found Dead After Break In At Grandparents Home
Father Robert Price, two years old, vanished last night from the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs H Dyer in San Diego California. The child had been cared for at the grandparents home following the separation of his parents Mr and Mrs Melvin Price. Police began a search for the father after Dyer said he had been near the home recently and warned to keep away.
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Confectioner Kills Bandit in Store Robbery Attempt
Charles Greenstein a Cleveland confectioner shot and killed a man who attempted to rob his store and captured another man believed to be an accomplice. The dead man identified as Bar Williams 26. The captured man gave the name Fred Williams. $35 reportedly taken from the cash register.
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Bar
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Fred Willams
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Disorder at Eastern Ohio mines draws guarded patrols
Troops protect mines in eastern Ohio as violence erupts over labor strife at the Harrison County coal field. A deadly strike incident near Adena and a miner's death compound a crisis as authorities plan raids on a Communist mining group and enforce a county proclamation.
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Ohio
Terrific Blast Wrecks Home in Cincinnati
An explosion, likely a time bomb, wrecked the home of David Mitchell in Cincinnati last night. The blast shook nearby houses for miles and could have killed the family if they had not been away. Mitchell wife Mina Mary Mitachell and others escaped unharmed after leaving moments before. Investigators say the device was placed in a rear garbage can and detonated remotely.
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Chiira
Post Office Addition Underway in Albans
Contractors start painting and wall alterations for the Albans Post Office addition. A false wall replaces a torn section as the outer stone is saved for reuse. Excavation for a cellar about 58 by 27 feet begins mid next week with roof removal of the loading pier planned early in the period.
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Charlottesville
Plana Atao
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Kidnapping Scare Grips Family in Washington D C
Nine year old Anda Reodaky was reportedly threatened with bodily harm in a supposed kidnapping involving her wealthy father Harry Bradaky. Police inquiries followed as Bradaky refused access to his home and asked reporters to withhold information. The timeline and details remained uncertain as officials pursued leads.
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Anda Reodaky
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Brodatsy
Rome Pupils To Give Varied Entertainment
Rome High pupils to present a varied program on April 20 featuring vocal and instrumental numbers humorous readings and original pieces. The event will include a spelling match between classes and is part of a district concert tour involving Rome Hischops and local students.
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Athens
Belpre
Athens County
Price of Milk in Athens Drops Again
Retail milk prices in Athens were cut by two cents per unit with pasteurized milk now eight cents a quart and five cents a pint. The second two cent reduction in less than five months follows earlier drops from twelve to ten cents per quart and seven to six cents per pint.
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Athena
Cleveland Gunman Case to Jury in Payroll Robbery Trial
The case of Joe Filkowski in Cleveland goes to a six man six woman jury. He is accused of slaying Tony Veryk, a contractor, during a payroll robbery about 22 months ago.
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Joe Filkowski
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Filkowski
Tony Veryk
Freighter Fernfield Searched for Lindbergh Suspect
Boston reports the British freighter Fernfield was combed on arrival for Harry Fleisher in connection with the Lindbergh baby case. About 20 customs inspectors and harbor police searched hours but no suspect was found. Captain H. M. Brushett said the crew of 20 had long service aboard.
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Fernfield
Harry Fleisher
Cane
H. M. Brushett
Iihut
Fielshar
Four Die in Fire as Rescuers Save Others
The blaze trapped a family on the fourth floor preventing higher fatalities. Firemen police and volunteers rescued several injured amid a chaotic scene. An elderly woman and two toddlers were among those reported spared by rapid response.
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Jacob
Josten
Aparamedi
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