Pact to be signed this week between U S and Canada
Washington reports the long awaited trade agreement between the United States and Canada will be signed before the week ends. Officials say Ottawa and Washington will publish terms simultaneously. The pact would ease duties on Canadian marine products lumber and agriculture and may shift U S car and manufactured goods access. Observers see it as a model for broader talks with other nations.
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Washington
Unio
Canada
Oeander
Rooseveltss
Mscherec Kg
Roosevelt
MacKenzie Kins
Arlington National Cemetery
United States
State Department
Ats
U. S
Cordell Hull
William Boyd and Wife to Separate
Hollywood star William Boyd admits failure in his third attempt at married happiness. His wife Dorothy Sebastian says, We’re both sorry, but it looks like the finish.
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Hollywood
Calif
William “Bill” Boyd
Dorothy Sebastian
Charles F Billau Pioneer Businessman Dies in Cedar Rapids
Charles F Billau 82 a Cedar Rapids pioneer died at 215 am Tuesday at his home 2730 Second Avenue SE after a short illness Born March 4 1853 in Fremont Ohio he moved to Cedar Rapids 60 years ago He survived by wife a daughter in law two grandchildren and three sisters Funeral services set for 11 am Thursday at Turner chapel with burial in Oak Hill cemetery
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Charles Frederick Billau
Cedar Rapids
Second Avenue SE
Mr. Billau
Fremont
Billau
Charles W. Seymour
Charles
Jane Seymour
Chicago
Susie
Ida
Harriet Billau
Turner Chapel
N C. Dreier
Oak Hill Cemetery
Medics Deny Woman's Plea For Mercy Death
Anna Becker 84 of Buffalo, injured in a car crash two years ago, asks the Erie County Medical Society to appoint a physician to end her life. The society says it cannot comply and has not yet received the letter she dictated, noting there is nothing they can do.
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Buffalo
Merc
Erie County Medical Association
Anna Becker
Buffalo Times
Medical Society
Mercy
Samuel A. Matthies
New Deal Policies Perpetuate Unemployment, Mills Says
Ogden Mills, former secretary of the treasury, charged that New Deal policies worsen unemployment rather than fix it. He urged increased production to cure joblessness, criticizing output restrictions, higher costs, and monetary policy. He warned federal credit could break under growing strain if unemployment remains high.
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Chicago
LLP
Ogden Mills
Damages in Chrysler Stock Case Awarded by Court in England
London AP Justice Atkin awarded damages totaling £39,500 plus interest to British plaintiffs in the Chrysler Motors share case. Arnold de la Poer, Walter P. Chrysler and associates including Stephen D. Briggs, Bernard E. Hutchinson, Joseph Fields, and the Chrysler Corporation faced £3,500 plus interest, and Suffolk Investment Company was awarded £36,000 and interest. The ruling followed findings that de la Poer and Suffolk Investment were threatened in late 1927 by a conspiracy to force a lower share price.
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London
Justice Atkinson
King's Bench
Chrysler Motors
Arnold de la Poer
Walter P. Chrysler
Stephen D. Briggs
Bernard E. Hutchinson
Joseph Fields
Chrysler Corporation
Suffolk Investment Company
Atkinson
de la Poer
Suffolk Investment Company, Ltd
Chrysler
Plan To Question Family Of Slain Girl In Maryland
Mount Airy Md AP State and local officials prepared to question the family of Corinna Loring a church worker found garroted in Maryland Police said they had evidence the girl was heavily insured and that a diamond ring from her fiancé was missing Authorities did not name a beneficiary or imply suspects as investigators planned further talks.
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Mount Ranier
Corinna Loring
Alan Bowie
Joseph Itzel
Baltimore
San Diego Exposition Closes With Final Farewell
The San Diego fair ends as about five million spectators leave Balboa Park. Workmen begin refurnishing the exposition for a bigger and better reopening on January 15.
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San Diego
Calif
San Diego Fair
Balboa Park
Local man Burned in Gas Explosion at Home
A. J. Burkart art, 56, of 242 Twenty-eighth street drive SE, suffered extensive facial and arm burns when a gas explosion wrecked his one story home at 1040 am Tuesday. Burkart tried to shut off the main line, broke the stop cock, gas escaped, ignited by the furnace. The house interior was destroyed, loss near $3,000. Burkart escaped basement flames with Mrs. Burkart uninjured. both planned Florida winter trip, son and daughter-in-law to occupy house. Police and firemen rendered aid and transport to Marion doctor and hospital. condition not serious despite burns.
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A. J. Burkart
Twenty-eighth Street Drive
Burkart
Stearns
Cedar Rapids Gas Company
Marion
Burkarts
Florida
Charles Burkart
Community Chest Total Reaches 71558 and Aims Higher
Pledges in the Community Chest drive reached 71558.05 at noon Tuesday as volunteers resume mop up work after the Armistice holiday. Organizers hope to secure about 76000 with a final push targeting a small set of likely donors. Campaign HQ at the Hotel Roosevelt remains open through Wednesday.
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Community Chest
Hotel Roosevelt
H. C. Thomas
Unclear Cedar Rapids November Weather Delayed by Clouds
Typical November weather in Cedar Rapids shows a rise from 28 to 42 degrees with brief light snow flurries. The day started with a 28 degree low at 7 am and climbed through 32 at 9 30 am 41 at 1 15 pm and 42 at 2 45 pm before dropping to 31 by night.
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Cedar Rapids
Mercury
Romans Introduce Bagpipe to Scotland During Invasion
Historical note recalls that during the Roman invasion they first brought the bagpipe into what would become Scotland. The statement places the instrument's origin in a martial era and links it to early cultural exchange.
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Advertised for Kidney Relief
Backache from clogged kidneys and irritated bladder promoted as a safe diuretic stimulant. Claims sleep improves and urges buying Gold Medal Haarlem Oil capsules from Haarlem in Holland for guaranteed results.
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Haarlem
Holland
Ford Declines Part in NRA Parley on Economic Recovery
Edsel Ford refused to join the New Deal industrial conference planned for December 9, citing past NRA efforts and offering his company’s experience and counsel instead. Maj. George L. Berry reported 22 acceptances 28 noncommittals and 10 declines from various firms.
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Washington
Llp
Edsel Ford
Detroit
New Deal
Ford
George L. Berry
NRA
Outdoor Advertising Association of America
National Standard Parts Association
Eastern
International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation
National Association of Retail Credit Men
Remington-Rand Company
May abandon potato price boosting plan
Washington officials signal possible end to a government program to raise potato prices as 1935 yield estimates drop by 12 million bushels due to October frost. Hutson notes price rises may reduce grower participation, yet administration steps remain for the diversion and marketing plan.
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Washington
J. B. Hutson
AAA Potato Section
Agriculture Department
Crop Reporting Board
Hutson
AAA
Fear 91 Drowned In Turkish Shipwreck
Ninety one were believed drowned and 100 rescued when the Turkish steamer Inebolu sank near Smyrna harbor after being hit by a hurricane. The vessel went down quickly as water flooded the holds, with rescue efforts ongoing at dawn.
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Fear
Istanbul
INS
Inebolu
Smyrna Harbor
Japanese Ultimatum To Chinese Chiefs Reported
Tokyo issued a four point ultimatum to Chinese authorities over anti Japanese activity in Shanghai and North China. The move foreshadowed possible independent action by Japanese army and navy officials. A Kwantung army mission to suppress threats to North Chinese peace was anticipated.
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TOKIO
INS
Foreign Office
Shanghai
China
Kwantung
Mexican President Cardenas Ordered European Treatment
Mexico City reports President Lazaro Cardenas' health worsened with Malta fever after a relapse. Doctors prescribed a European treatment as political leaders discussed an interim presidency amid the crisis.
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Cnpwright
Mexico City
INS
Lazaro Cardenas
Cardenas
Malta
Locked Controls Blamed For Crash Of Bombing Plane
The war department blamed locked controls for the Oct. 30 crash of a big army bomber at Dayton Ohio. An investigation board led by Brigadier General A. W. Robins of the Army Air Corps reported findings at Wright Field Dayton.
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Washington
War Department
Dayton
Ohio
A. W. Robins
Army Air Corps
Wright Field
Ben Gay advertised to ease neuralgia pain
An advertisement touts Ben Gay as an affordable remedy for neuralgia. It promises quick relief by topical application and emphasizes the product’s skin absorption and effectiveness.
Chrysler Six and Airflow Eight Highlight 1936 Luxury Line
The 1936 Chrysler lineup introduces the Chrysler Six priced just above the base models with 93 horsepower, 118 inch wheelbase and refined ride. The Airflow Eight offers bold beauty, Floating Ride, and a roomy interior on a 121 to 133 inch wheelbase with strong safety and economy. Imperial tops the line with 130 horsepower and 18.1 mpg on a transcontinental run, plus standard Automatic Overdrive on all models.
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Chrysler
Imperial
Detroit
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