Housing Yardstick Lets Chicago Exempt Tax in Slum Project
The Chicago Housing Authority begins moving in 2,414 families into three developments costing over 15 million dollars in federal funds. Tenants face rents from 21 to 33.50 monthly. occupancy limits vary by apartment size. Critics say tax exemptions deprive city services tax revenue. First units go into the Jane Addams project on the west side, with 300 families expected by Christmas and the largest phase totaling 1,017 units at a cost of 7.04 million dollars.
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Chicago
Chicago Housing Authority
Housing Authority
Fred M. Lorish
Chicago Real Estate Board
Chicago Association of Commerce
Elizabeth Wood
Head Of California Standard Oil Dies
In Panama COLON, API reports the head of California Standard Oil died Monday night aboard the Grace diner Sante Pada while en route. Details remain unclear due to the damaged text but the death occurred during travel. The report notes the company and location but lacks a full account of circumstances.
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Colon
Panama
Kingsbury
California
Grace
Ted Hee
Jewel Spans U S For 63 Cents Amid Market Turmoil
Fragmentary text mentions a famed jewel and a U S price around 63 cents. Notes are garbled with broken phrases and scattered words.
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U.S
City Planners OK Vardy House Site in Bever Park
City plan commission approves acceptance of the old John Vardy house and designates the Bever park site for Cedar Rapids landmark restoration. The action follows a civic arts and park committee recommendation and comes with routine business criticizing the board of adjustment for permitting a grocery store addition that blocks light to a dwelling.
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Bever Park
Cedar Rapids
City Plan Commission
Civic Arts and Park Committee
Commission
RT Lubbock
Charles Kosek
C. R. Chandler
Board of Adjustment
Tenth Street
First Avenue
O L. Becker
George Farmer
Vernon White
Lumir Lorence
O. L. Leefers
Adjustment Board
Murphy Commends UAW For Halt to Pontiac Strike
Lansing Michigan AP reports Governor Murphy praised leaders of the United Automobile Workers for halting the Pontiac strike. He notes that business and employment conditions are not favorable and cites his role as a prominent figure in last winter’s GM carpentry and various peace efforts at the factory sitdown.
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Lansing
Mich
Gey Frank Murphy
United States Automobile Workers of America
Pontiic Mich
Murphy
Genool Motors
Steek
Mondean Sud Faseran
Johnny Green To Wed Betty Furness
Noted couple Johnny Green and Betty Furness announce plans for marriage. The pair filed notices and prepared licenses, with Beverly Hills and Nevada connections cited as part of their arrangements. Local reports describe the engagement as moving toward a formal ceremony.
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Johnny Green
Betty Furness
Petty
Furness
Furness Montov Reloe
Carol Green
Nevada
George
Gold Medal Healem Oil Capsules Advertised For Kidney Relief
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Healem Oil Capsules from Haarlem Holland as a safe remedy for kidney issues and bladder irritation. It claims quick relief, mild price at 35 cents, and promises good results to meet expectations. The copy emphasizes health benefits and urges readers to purchase for better kidney function and nocturnal comfort.
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Haarlem
Holland
Wife Accused in Bakery Clerk Killing in Chicago
Ada Peahee, 31, wife of Rudolph Szczytkowsk, is held on a murder charge after Irene Kirstein, 26, a bakery clerk, was found with three bullet wounds. Investigators say the suspect admitted shooting, citing jealousy over her husband’s alleged affection and a diamond ring and $250 accordion gift.
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Chicago
Irene Kirstein
Rudolph Szczytkowsk
Ada Peahee
Jack Lahey
Szezytkowsk
Rudolph
Neighbor Detects Gas Fumes Calls Yeoman Family Tragedy
A neighbor awakened by gas fumes traced the odor to the Yeoman residence and forced entry after finding no one at home. On the second floor he discovered the bodies of George 16 Virginia 14 and Jeanette 7 Yeoman and their father figure, about 45, who had served with Canadian artillery in France during the World War.
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Schwartz
Yeoman
Yeomans
George
Virginia
Jeanette
France
YMCA Secretary and Family Die in Gas Poisoning Tragedy
In Bridgeport Connecticut Mo and Mrs Raymond E Yeoman and their three children died from illuminating gas poisoning overnight. The Yeomans, YMCA secretary, were found with a broken gas main near the home. The bodies were discovered by Jack Schwartz, a nearby resident.
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Bridgeport Conn (Ap
Raymond E. Yeoman
Bridgeport
Yeoman
YMCA
Jack Schwartz
House Prowler Steals Purse From Cedar Rapids Home
A prowler burglarized the Hamilton residence at 828 Eighth Avenue SW in Cedar Rapids. About 2:30 a.m. Tuesday the thief took a folding coin purse containing $5 and two keys from J F Hamilton while he slept, leaving the watch behind. Police investigated the break in noting the door appeared locked and entry may have been gained through the front door.
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Cedar Rapids
J F. Hamilton
M. E. Hamilton
Eighth Avenue
Hamilton
Funcke and Connell
J. F. Hamilton
J. F Hamilton
Farrior Pays Fine. Delays Move Over Patrolman’s Daughter
Dr. Fred E. Farrior, Portland dentist, paid a $1 parking fine and said he would have moved sooner if he hadn't delayed to finish work for the patrolman's daughter who issued the ticket.
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Portland, Ore
Fred E. Farrior
Wheeler vows to resist war amid invasion risk
Sen Burton Wheeler of Montana pledges to oppose war while in the Senate unless the nation is invaded. He urges neutrality and democracy, criticizing actions in Japan, Russia, Spain, Germany, and Italy, and warns war would erode democracy. The note closes by mentioning the lightning rod’s inventor, Benjamin Franklin.
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Japan
Russia
Spain
Germany
Italy
Lewis Urges Year s Extension of Hard Coal Labor Contract
John L. Lewis and eleven UMW officers recommended a one year extension of the current anthracite coal workers contract. The present agreement expires in April and the move aims to maintain employment stability and general prosperity for the miners.
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Lewis
Washington
INL
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
UMW
Negotiations Risk and Industry Stability Warned
The text warns that lengthy talks without progress could adopt a policy fraught with danger to the industry and communities. It cautions such a path would invite propaganda and publicity detrimental to market extension and overall industry stability.
Bose, Hindu Scientist Jagadish Bose Dies at 79
Calcutta India AP Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose a Hindu savant who sparked debate in 1901 with his heart beat theory of plants died at Giridih Tuesday of a heart attack. He founded the Bose Research Institute of Calcutta.
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Calcutta
India
Jagadas Chandra’ Bose
Giridih
Bose Research Institute of
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