World disarmament talks move toward date setting
The League preparatory commission in Geneva invites the League Council to set a date for the world peace conference, rejecting a German demand for November 5, 1931 by fourteen to four with abstentions including the U S. Germany urges withdrawal from the Geneva talks, while Britain France and others resist. Berlin notes urge observer status instead. Polish German treaty talks and Polish minority tensions in Upper Silesia also spark action.
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Commercial Tribune Ceases Publication After Sale to Cincinnati Enquirer
The Commercial Tribune Publishing Co announces the sale of its business and goodwill to The Cincinnati Enquirer. The Tribune will cease with this issue as management cites economic necessity and a trend toward single morning papers in most cities. Prepaid subscribers will receive The Enquirer, and the business office remains open to complete final matters.
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Davis Sworn to Senate After Quick Pennsylvania Seat Vote
James J. Davis was sworn in as Pennsylvania's junior senator after the Senate rejected Nye's bid to withhold the oath. The 58 to 27 roll called followed debates over campaign expenditures and ongoing inquiries into the Davis Brown ticket. Davis pledged full cooperation with Pennsylvania's lawmakers as hearings proceed.
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President Urges Congress On Unemployment Relief Plans
Washington December address from President Hoover requests 100 to 150 million dollars for unemployment relief and seed and feed loans for farmers. Congress debates funding, drought aid, and public works while budget recommendations await the House action.
Salvation Army Leader Urges Prohibition for Britain
Evangeline Booth head of the Salvation Army in the United States told Britons to adopt prohibition as a remedy for economic woes. She said the measure would eliminate dole and unemployment as she prepared to sail home from London.
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Lady Astor Hosts Women Only Dinner and Reception
In London, Nancy Lady Astor hosts a manless dinner for 36 women from law, medicine, politics, business, diplomacy, literature, arts, aviation, and crime detection. About 400 attend a after dinner reception as guests mingle with no speeches planned and waiters were mistakenly all female.
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Lewis Chosen G. O. P. Leader After Caucus
In Columbus Ohio on December 2, Earl R. Lewis of Clairsville was chosen majority leader and President Pro Tem by thirteen Republican Senators elect. He was backed by Edward Schorr and Governor Cooper after a heated caucus that excluded insurgent Frank Whittemore and four others. The insurgents may form a coalition with Democrats, risking a minority lead and a challenged Republican program.
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Youngstown
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Hoover Seeks Large Unemployment Relief Fund Faces Skepticism
President Hoover asked for 100 million to 150 million dollars to be managed by a Cabinet committee for unemployment relief. Democrats questioned the plan, while Republicans backed moving ahead with related bills and rigid immigration controls were pursued as part of relief measures.
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Soviet Jailmates Confirm Testimony of Sabotage Acts
Soviet jailmates testified that eight engineers conspired in extensive sabotage while on trial for their lives in Moscow. WitnessesPeter Krasovsky Vladimir Sirotinsky S Michaelenko described espionage for the French General Staff and graft from foreign firms, including 50 000 rubles in a year from cotton machinery purchases.
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Enquirer Takes Over Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
The Cincinnati Enquirer acquires the business and good will of the Commercial Tribune and will fold its features into The Enquirer. Price reductions affect metropolitan readers while Sunday and home delivery terms remain unchanged, and Tribune readers are invited to join the Enquirer family.
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Hoover's Message Draws Compliments Criticisms
Capitol Hill reacted to President Hoover's annual message with praise and questions. Leaders like Longworth and Watson commended the tone and clarity, while Garner urged details on the $150,000,000 emergency unemployment fund and its allocation. Some critics called the plea incomplete and urged explicit plans.
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Charity Football Game to Benefit Unemployed Relief
Congress invited to adjourn Saturday for a benefit football game between the Marines and the Coast Guard at the government home. The President Vice President Speaker Chief Justice and Cabinet members to attend raising receipts for unemployment relief.
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Last Edition Ends With Hopeful Party At Hotel Gibson
The Commercial Tribune editors ended their final edition with high spirits as host C. C. Schiffler of Hotel Gibson planned a postprint celebration. The news staff prepared for job hunting in the days ahead while enjoying a festive gathering.
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Kuver Boulevard Project A Plan for East Third Street Corridor
City Council Finance Committee approved a tentative plan for the Kuver Boulevard improvement from Pike Street to Madison Road. The plan costs 5.505 million dollars and awaits approval from the City Council Highway Committee and City Manager C A Dykstra. Entities cited include John D Ellis City Solicitor Theodore Armstrong Assessment Commissioner H F Shipley Highways Engineer and experts W C Bernard and Ralph LaFebre. The plan outlines viaduct construction over Eggleston Avenue lower grade Torrence Road and paving Columbia Avenue segment from Kemper Lane to Torrence Road. The process calls for adoption of a resolution of necessity followed by expert assessment area planning and benefit assessment. The Real Estate Board and two experts will assist before an ordinance to proceed with the entire project is passed.
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President Hoover's Message to Congress Previewed
The note indicates the full text of President Hoover's speech will be published on Page 12. The message is expected to outline policy priorities and national concerns for the upcoming session.
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Weather Summary Across States Withrain and Temperature Updates
Regional forecast notes warmer conditions in Ohio and Kentucky with increasing cloudiness and possible rain. Tennessee Indiana and West Virginia show similar patterns with warmer Wednesday and colder trend by Thursday. City readings include Louisville 34/36 and Cleveland 22/24 with other listed figures.
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