Mining executive Francis J Webb dies in car crash
Francis J Webb general manager of northern ore mines for Republic Steel Corp died suddenly December 4 in his car while en route to Duluth from the Mesabi range. Born June 11 1878 at Petosi Wis he held Northwestern University and Michigan College of Mines training and held top posts at Oliver Iron Mining Co and Republic Iron and Steel Co. He served as Lake Superior Mining Institute president in 1923 and was active in Duluth clubs and Masonic circles. He is survived by his wife and two children and two brothers. Funeral arrangements noted in Pasadena for Mrs Cole also reported.
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Francis J. Webb
Republic Steel Corp
Duluth
Mesabi Range
Mr. Webb
Petosi
Wis
Lancaster
Northwestern University
Michigan College of Mines
Sunday Lake
Michigan
Oliver Iron Mining Co
Eveleth
Minn
la Rue
Nashwauk
Webb
Republic Iron & Steel Co
C. T. Fairbairn
Youngstown
Ohio
Northern Ore Mines
Lake Superior Mining Institute
Masonic
Dorothy Ann
Philip
Walter
Ironwood, Mich
William
Thomas F. Cole
Pasadena
Lake Superior
Hoatsons
Bishop's Appointment Revoked From St. Paul
George E. Bishop of Marquette had his appointment as field representative in Michigan for the Production Credit corporation revoked amid political pressure from downstate Democratic leaders. A Republican, Bishop resigned as secretary manager of the Upper Peninsula Development bureau when appointed on November 16. He said the revocation followed protests by lower Michigan Democrats during a Lansing meeting with state agricultural officials.
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George E. Bishop
Marquette
Michigan
Production Credit Corporation
St. Paul
Bishop
Battle of the battles over Prohibition policy in Washington
A week of fierce policy maneuvering pits the Federal government against liquor manufacturers. A President suggested code would create a Federal Alcohol Control Administration with broad control, quotas, and price setting, while state laws move to cap sales domestically. Costs, plant expansions, and potential retail formats dominate debates as lawmakers weigh parity prices and a national sales system.
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Washington
Federal
Alcohol Control Administration
Secretary of Agriculture
Montana
Oregon
Nevada
Reno
Douglas Says Budget Director Warns of Rising Deficit
Lewis Douglas, director of the Budget, warned the nation that the 1934 fiscal year would see a substantial rise in the national debt due to the Public Works bill and the Agricultural Adjustment Administration, among other new bodies. He did not specify a deficit amount.
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Lewis Douglas
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Commodity Prices Edge Up Amid Weakening Retail Demand
Ward tendencies show a small rise yet remain below summer averages as commodity prices continue a steady advance. Business failures sit at a low point while NRA excitement fades. The Christmas buying wave will signal how far average citizens’ recovery has progressed.
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NRA
Answers To Inquiries On Retail Code Provisions And Labor Rules
A compilation of Q and A covering interpretation of prohibitions on secret gratuities to influence sales, employment rules for handicapped workers, rebates to farm cooperative members, cost allocation for administering industrial supplies code, and a closing exchange about fire insurance offerings and policy inquiries.
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Retail Bulletin No 1
NRA
Ccd
Causes of Tuberculosis by Dr Scholes at large hospital
Series of autopsies suggests that nearly all persons over age fifteen show evidence of healed or active tuberculosis, debunking hereditary claims. Disease not inherited. children of TB parents are more prone due to environment and weaker resistance. Milk from TB mothers can harm infants, so nursing is ill advised. TB exposure is universal, but immunity varies. salients include tonsils teeth larynx and digestion as significant to prevention.
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William J. Scholes
Capyright
Bonnet Brown Corporation
Chicago
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F. J. Webb
Mrs. Cole
Herald
ISSR
Cgeveral Johnson
Mr. Douglas
Heart Construction
Douglas
Gerald Publishing Company
Bessemer
Weill
Mplorer
Ron
Herald Publishing Co
Bessemer National Bank
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