Behind the scenes in Washington on power policy
A summary of talks between President Roosevelt and public utility leaders. The key outcome: private power firms will expand only if demand justifies it, with potential 1938 investments estimated between 600 and 800 million dollars. Roosevelt signaled limited government power projects and urged lower rates, while Willkie and Carlisle pressed for policy changes.
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Ington
Roosevelt
Wendell L. Willkle
Commonwealth and Southern Corporation
Floyd L. Carlisle
Consolidate Edison
White House
Rodney Dutcher
NBA Service
Willkir
Willkie
Carlisle
PWA
Supreme Court
George W. Norris
Nebraska
John Rankin
Mississippi
Norris
Rankin
TVA
Congress
NBA Service, Inc
Directed Acquittal Won Through Typist Error
MEMPHIS Tenn A typists error changed a number on an indictment. The error produced a directed verdict of acquittal for Robert Ridgick charged with cutting trees from a tract belonging to another man. The indictment claimed the crime occurred in December 1987 though it should reference December 1936, an impossible legal and factual date.
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Memphis. Tenn
Wiich
Robert Ridgick
Value of the Dollar Gasp or Tawny advert
Investment notice from Coron. Investment Co. offers three year secured notes with a stated annual yield of 5 cents per dollar. Investors are urged to consider the value of the dollar and the security of the notes.
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Coron. Investment Co
Chinese Comedy “Early Precious Stream” Headed for L A Holiday Run
A Chinese comedy more than 2000 years old titled Early Precious Stream will be presented in English at the Los Angeles Philharmonic auditorium starting December 23 as the season’s holiday theater attraction. Merle Armitage directs with Morris Gest producing. Barbara Barton reprises her New York role. Tickets available at the East Box Office and via Southern California agencies.
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Los Angeles Philharmonic
London
Newrk
Merle Armitage
Morris Gest
New
Drunk in Court After Weekend Spree Proves Costly
Several inebriated individuals were brought to court after a weekend spree and allowed to answer charges. Each guilty party learned that drinking too freely proved an expensive pastime.
Rheims Cathedral Reopens After Wars Toll and Restoration
The Rheims cathedral endured 1914 shelling and German occupation, becoming a hospital during retreat. After years of damage and wartime losses, reconstruction funded by the French government and John D Rockefeller Jr, works returned from safety, and the revived church reopened in 1930, a symbol of resilience.
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Rheims
Charles VII
Joan of Arc
John D Rockefeller, Jr
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Krheim
NEA’ Service, Inc
Strangest animal and plant life country quiz
The riddle asks which country is renowned for its unusual wildlife and flora. It hints at a land famed for diverse, striking species found nowhere else, inviting recognition of biodiversity and natural wonders.
California Representative Emphasizes Farm Bill Differences
The third week E appeared, California's 19th District representative today pointed out differences between the Senate and House farm bills and outlined his stand on what the final bill should contain. He cited a seven point farm program pledged to the American people and noted two major bills in ten days, including the Crop Insurance bill 8459 and a constitutional amendment bill 512. The discussion at Capitol Hill focused on tax powers between states and federal officials and the wage hour bill under the New Deal framework.
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California
Senate
House
Ed Sheppard
Sheppard
Sheppard Crop Insurance
United States
Corona Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings and Services
The Corona calendar lists Thursday meetings for the Bus and Prof. Woman's Club Lion's Club Kinney Rebekah Lodge IOOF Hall Knights of Pythias and K P Hall with times around 7 30 to 12 10 p m. Friday hosts Rotary at 12 15 p m and Kinney services. Sunday notes church services at multiple churches and a 2 30 p m Readers gathering.
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Corona Bus
Prof
Woman's Club
Lion’s Club
Kinney
Rebekah Lodge
Ioof Hall
Knights of Pythias
K.P
Rotary Club
Woman's Relief Corps
Gorona
City Council
Legion
Buss
Womer
Han
Romoimausical Picture at Corona Theatre Stars Jeanette and Allan
The Romaimausical feature at the Corona Theatre presents Jeanette in the lead amid a vivid Madrid setting. Allan Jones delivers strong acting and singing, while Warren William Hathred Toles and others contribute. The drama lauds Napoleon era Spain and Vittoria battles, with a moving, impressive plot and a gay, Spanish infused score.
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Ain Bereen
Corona
Jeanette
Allan Isnés
Warren William Hathred Toles
Spain
Vittoria
Wellington
Ploe
Hollyworld
Jeanetta MacDonaldsconés
Madrid
Allan Jones
Wa William
Beautiful But Dumb Explained By Bert Hall Remark
Bert Hall a hotel owner in KLAMATH FALLS Ore says he will never again call a girl beautiful but dumb He recalls a woman replying that God made women to be loved by men and made them dumb so they could love men. the exchange highlights a charged social remark of the era.
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Klamath
Falls
Ore
Bert Hall
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