Playwright Leon Gordon Seeks Fresh Challenge in Hollywood
Hollywood playwright Leon Gordon known for White Cargo and ventures in Africa, diamonds, and horse racing discusses rewrit ing a script for a new film starring George Raft and Ben Bernie. He recalls past stunts, theatre success with about 90 productions, and interest in wrestling as inspiration.
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Tea balancing and gifts mark national crime conference
Delegates at the National Crime Conference gathered in the justice department library for tea before sessions. Attorney General Homer Cummings arrived late, then met and shook hands with attendees including sheriffs and lawyers. An anonymous Chicagoan added $1 to the conscience fund mailed to the White House. President Roosevelt’s grandchildren enjoyed a snowball fight on the White House lawn in bright red snow outfits.
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Governor Pinchot urges tax reform during final term
Governor Pinchot argues reforms in Harrisburg linked to both major parties, pressed by high taxes and waste. He calls for sweeping local government consolidation, ending tax favoritism, and implementing graduated income and higher inheritance taxes to fund fair, modern tax systems. He warns lawmakers to heed the people and end double government in Philadelphia and Allegheny counties.
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Spain's Corporative State Debate Stirs Global Risk
The essay discusses Spain's push toward a corporative model under stress from global economic troubles. It notes monarchist and extreme right cooperation, a centralized regime, and the potential impact on American business if unemployment worsens. It also covers Richberg's critique of overreliance on government and the need for cooperation to save capitalism.
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Wellsboro Attorney Withdraws Assembly Charge Retraction
Emory B. Rockwell, Wellsboro attorney and Democratic Assembly candidate, retracts accusations against Senator G. Mason Owlett and Chester H. Ashton. A Bar association panel found no evidence supporting claims of promised criminal immunity or political favors. Rockwell admitted his November Blossburg Herald articles were based on overheated statements and unverified information.
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Westfield man arrested in Youngsville on first degree robbery
Warren December report says Ceoif J Wallace of Westfield was arrested in Youngsville by Bemus Point police and Youngsville chief on a first degree robbery charge. Harold Warnshuis of Erie is held in Erie on unlawful use of a motor vehicle. Wallace allegedly held up Warnshuis with a .38 revolver and stole his car, with actions traced to Bradford and Westfield before capture. He faces trial this term of court.
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Youngsville
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Fires destroy Meadville Erie depot in 1914 blaze
Twenty years ago the Meadville Erie Railroad freight depot burned, causing an estimated loss of 60000. The fire, believed started by a firewagon, drew attention as it spread through the city amid other incidents including school rebuilding plans and local hunting and farm activity.
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Star Signals Oct Avine Horoscope Entry
The text describes a dated astrology forecast noting a dreary morning, energetic work, a bold afternoon, and a financially low evening. It hints at travel interest and a possible railway position, with cautions to avoid accidents and rash conduct at specified date ranges in 1935 and 1995 and socially favorable days in late June 1985.
An Old English Village in Surrey Silent on Ages
The village of Cudilington in Surrey England is described as more than 125 years old in the damaged OCR note.
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Paris Styles Paris Des 12 Evening Gowns by Molymeant
Mrs. Allen Wellman buys several Paris styles including a shoulderless evening gown with a tulle boa and a black velvet model. She praises a green shaded velvet gown with a tulip trimmed cape and outfits for cocktails and dressy events feature black velvet, beige tweed, and bright green wool ensembles.
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Indicted in auto fatality in Kane county
J Sanford nose of Cleveland was indicted by the McKean county grand jury on voluntary manslaughter as an outgrowth of the September 23 Kane County vehicle crash in Custer City. The charge stems from a stop sign violation at the Kane Bradford and Warry intersection.
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