Congressmen favor devaluation of the dollar
UPI reports Congress members largely favor currency reform short of broad paper inflation. Many favor reducing the dollar’s gold content to stabilize prices, with Republicans more open to devaluation than direct money printing. Names include Parker Corning and Bakewell among others.
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Washington
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United Press
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Adair
Dobbins
Hil
Gilchrist
Iowa
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Kan
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Mass
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Mead
Sinclair
N. D
Hollister
Ohio
Feisinger
Motive Sought in Death of Chicago Socialite Dorothy Walgreen
The body of Dorothy Walgreen of Chicago, a former Cedar Rapids girl, was returned to her family for funeral arrangements. Her stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Jacobson, met the body in Cedar Rapids. Survivors include sister Mary Kathryn Jacobson and father Fred H. Webber of Omaha. The motive for her death by her own action remains a mystery.
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Dorothy Walgreen
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
John Jacobson
Third Street SE
Polansky
Jacobson
Mary Kathryn Jacobson
Walgreen
Fred H. Webber
Omaha
Wider Federal Power Urged to End Crime in Senate Hearings
Chicago witnesses pressed for sweeping federal jurisdiction to combat racketeering and crime. Dwight H. Green urged expanded statutes and federal court reach, backed by judges, prosecutors and police chiefs as the racketeering inquiry neared its conclusion. Keenan argued DOJ independence and effectiveness in pursuing high profile cases.
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Chicago
INS
United States Senate
United States
Dwight H. Green
Green
Royal S. Copeland
Department of Justice
Joseph B. Keenan
Urschel
Oklahoma
Local couple observes 50th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Joe McConahy of 851 B avenue NE marked their golden wedding anniversary on Oct 16 with relatives and friends at home. The Security Benefit association gave roses and chrysanthemums. music, dancing and refreshments followed. The couple wed Oct 16 1883 in Ottumwa Iowa and have seven children with four living namely Minnie Stephenson Madge Brandy Dan and Frank. The McConahys have lived in Cedar Rapids fifteen years after moving from Centerville where Mr McConahy worked as a miner. The guest list included George and Corbin McNabb Center Point Cleveland Ohio Henry McNabb Florian Francis Charlie Griffith Enoch Peterson Emma McConahy Minnie Stephenson John Baer Mike Serdes and Corbin McConahy.
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Avenue
Security Benefit Association
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Knoxville
Putman County
Indiana
Ottumwa
Minnie Stephenson
Cedar Rapids
Madge Brandy
Dan McConany
Davenport
Frank McConahy
Centerville
George McNabb
Center Point
Corbin McNabb
Cleveland
Henry McNabb
Florian Francis
Charlie Griffith
Enoch Peterson
Emma McConahy
John A. Baer
Mike Serdes
Corbin McConahy
No Answers Plague Winkler Death Inquest In Chicago
A coroner's jury probing Gus Winkler's slaying heard many witnesses deny knowing him or offering useful information. Officials included Charles Weber and Charles Blake, with others claiming ignorance of Winkler's finances and livelihood. The hearing resumes next Monday as the inquiry continues.
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Chicago
Gus Winkler
Winkler
Charles Weber
Weber
Charles E. Blake
Lake Shore Drive
David Goldblatt
Bonnie Burke
Fred
Austrian Nazi Exiles Kept In German Camps
More than 7,000 Austrians seeking refuge in Nazi Germany are housed in a Lechfeld refugee camp near the Bavarian frontier. Theodor Habicht aided shelter for exiles in labor camps to keep them from becoming public charges while Nazi officials insist Hitler plans no forceful interference in Austria.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Third Reich
Foreign Office
Nazi Foreign Department
Theodor Habicht
Hitler
Austria
Vienna
Lechfeld
Hitler Name Draws Business at Philadelphia Confectionery
A Philadelphia confectionery owner named Adolf Hitler notes no link to the German leader but says the sign bearing Hitler’s name boosted his trade. The business founder credits Herr Hitler with drawing customers after Hitler rose to power.
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Adolf Hitler
Philadelphia
Hitler
Germany
Herr Hitler
Quote on Social Progress and Freedom by Owen D. Young
A compact remark from Owen D. Young, a manufacturer, noting that social advancement often requires some compromise of individual freedom by the majority. The quote emphasizes balancing collective progress with personal rights.
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Owen D. Young
Steps On Gas Instead Of Brake Three Hurt
John Hansen driving east of Oxford Junction lost control Sunday at 3 30 causing a crash on highway 117. Three injured include Mrs Al Kramer with a broken leg Arlene Hansen 4 suffered cuts and Hansen himself with a broken nose. Helen Countryman Bernice and Ralph Hansen sustained bruises. Car badly damaged.
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the Gazette
Wyoming
John ‘Hansen
Oxford Junction
al Kramer
Arlene Hansen
Group Receives Aid After Incident Near Onslow
Kramer was taken to John Mc Donald hospital in Monticello while others received medical aid at Dr. J A Hoegen's office in Wyoming after returning from a party at the Lorenz Broderson home east of Onslow.
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Kramer
John McDonald
Monticello
J. A. Hoegen
Wyoming
Lorenz Broderson
Onslow
Dog Sentenced to 100 Days in Jail for Offseason Game Shooting
EASTVIEW N Y A dog named Spot was placed in jail for 100 days after its master Paira and three friends pled guilty to shooting pheasants out of season and unable to pay fines. Judge John Goff ordered Spot to serve the same term to ensure proper care.
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Eastview
N._Y
Spot
Paira
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