Hoover Begins Probe on Prison Labor Production
Washington May 91 Formal survey launches to gauge competition between convict and free labor. Secretary Hoover forms an advisory panel with industry reps to aid government in examining economic impact and policy options. Initiatives target garment textile furniture boot and cordage trades with input from justice and commerce departments.
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Thornrurch
Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Hooper
Department Sone
Hoover
Howard Ot. Gil
Dalmestice Commerce
Department of Justice
Baliel Annung
WD. Bristles
Royal Dakine Powder Companys
J. H. Miller
Washlington Belek
Terra Cotta Company
H. Clay Miller
Daniel Muller Company
Arthur Divennort
Sweet. Orr
M. Tt
Alden
Melts
Masa
F Cribben
Cone Export
Commission Compans
We Men Nlough
United States Chamber of Commerce
Americas Federation of Labor
J. 8
Melaniel
Cordage Institute
New York
William Butterworth
Deere & Co
France Hikes Tax On Foreign Real Estate Buyers
Paris May 21 Foreign buyers would face a real estate sales tax four times higher than natives under a French bill now before the finance committee of the chamber. The bill would raise the levy from 13 percent to 62 percent of the price, even for buyers with legal domicile in France. The measure aims to curb foreign profits while currency depreciation drives demand.
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Praire
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Chamber
French Partment
Atc
France
Ituneful Swedes Plan Tour of the United States
Fifty years Singing Viking group from Stockholm plans a U S tour in June to win American hearts with vocal beauty. The Stockholma Students Serving Somers, a coalition of Swedish institutions, will send the troupe under Final Rall who has coached singers for years. They will begin in New York on June 4 and travel from New England to the Pacific coast.
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New England
Pacific Coast
Stourhold
United States
Somers
Rall
States in Fifth Area Fill Quotas In Viet H Training
States in the UK fifth corps area exceeded the quota for VietH training, the first US area to top its allotment. Ohio and Oregon would continue enrollment, while Kentucky and West Virginia faced possible postponement until vacant quotas from other states could be filled. Local officials cited include Major General Oscar Bundy and several Charleston and Anawonda figures.
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Arew
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Sucurdar
Oscar Bundy
Ohio
Ouiland
Kentucky
West Virita
Greer
Bigles
Charleston
Bark T. Hanshaw
Anawonda Avenue
Roy G. Lanka
Flakeley
Arnold Lea
Japanese man commits seppuku after errors of others
An aged Japanese man, years old, killed himself in ritual suicide after a grave error by another. His body with a torn robe was found in a city area with a letter claiming he refused to bring disgrace by revealing the imperial fault and chose death as the only way out.
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Quemweros
Tajukumura
Sattama
Tmeself
Post Road Crude Oil Prices Headline May Rites
Public notice from Pennsylvania authorities indicates a state move on crude oil rates, with plans for adjustments and a set price schedule to be announced on May 24. The document mentions the central post and local offices, outlining forthcoming changes in pricing and tolls for petroleum supplies.
Rheumatic Pains Vanishing Relief Promised By Theuma Cure
Sufferers report rapid relief from rheumatic pains swelling joints and related ailments after starting Theuma treatment. Bratt Bros druggists guarantee money back if it fails to provide quick and blessed relief within days.
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Nealth
Bratt Bros
Felice
Masons Hear Talk by Poffenbarger at Forum
The Irish light and Masonry lessons drew a crowd as Robert Poffenbarger spoke to Gee Mae sonjelpen Forum members. Terry Milehol presided. guests included John W. Hasker and George McPhail among others seeking to honor historic Masonry teachings.
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Order
Robert Th Peffenbareer
Gee Maesonjelpen Forum
Qhowvorinds
Louise
Terry Milehol
Wueets
John WN
Hasker
Vitchburg
Mass
Whl
Bashield
Columbbia
Ceorge McPhail
Prevent Baldness with Parisian Sage Treatment
A damaged OCR note promotes baldness prevention with Parisian Sage as the best tonic. Claims easier care and growth, sold by Sets Bros and all druggists. Includes vague instructions and obsolete marketing phrasing.
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Mair
Sets Bros
All Drugistats
White Wings: London cops signal with long white gloves
London traffic officers wearing long white gloves to enhance hand and arm signals are nicknamed "white wings." Deployed at busy crossings near Parliament, crowds watch the waving arms for guidance as pedestrians and drivers seek smoother traffic. The piece notes the US now uses half the world’s copper output.
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Houses of Parliament
Trnica
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