Exemption Surtax Plan Would Create Jobs
President Roosevelt heard economist Roger Babson push a three point plan to tax relief. Exemptions would boost industry with 35 million in business, including farm sales, small construction, and payroll loans. The proposal aims to lift revenue shortfalls by stimulating growth.
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Habeon
United Press
Washington
Wenani
Roger Babson
Roosevelt
Babson
Warners
Unita
Signal Man’s Hero Averts Train Wreck in Tennessee
In Oakdale Tennessee a railway signalman named Waters averted a collision on a Detroit to Leon route after a landslide blocked the track. Waters fell about 50 feet and sustained a possible skull fracture but damaged the block wires to warn the approaching train and stood on the track with a warning flag until the train halted. He and RC Kelly were inspecting the line when the landslide struck their small car.
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United Press
Oakdaln
Tenn
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Anil
Lek
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Ponce” de Leon
Tennessee
Two Women Fliers Aim for World Endurance Record
Mrs Frances Harrell of New York and Miss Helen Richey of McKeesport continued their night flight in the handily named Outdoor Girl over Miami as they pursue a world endurance refueling record for women. They logged over 20 hours awaiting credit today after a first successful air refueling at 6 p.m. yesterday.
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United Press
Miami
Mis
Frances Harrell
New York
Helen Richey
McKeesport
Oilers
Link Althen Slayings Tied to Urschel Case
United Press report from St Paul says Conrad Althen a 40 year old racketeer was killed by machine gun fire and federal agents connected the Urschel kidnapping case to a gang alleged to have ambushed police in Chicago and South St Paul last summer. Althen worked as bookkeeper for a Twin Cities alcohol ring.
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St, Paul
Conrad Althen
Federi
Charles F. Orsehi
Ohioma City
Chicago
South St. Paul
Urschel
Althen
Twin Cities
Roseymount
Judge Waite to Speak at St John’s Day Banquet
Hon J Orin Waite judge of orphans touts Erie County will deliver the St John s Day address at the Masonic Temple next Tuesday evening December 26 at eight o clock His topic On Time The program opens with America followed by the auction and the introduction of incoming officers The jewels will be presented by James H Wright and Carlton W Smith Music by Joseph Shervick s orchestra
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J. Orin Waite
Erie County
Masonic Temple
Judge Waite
Solaramus
Union City
Spartansburg
Ocal
America
Frank Neigh
James H. Wright
Carlton WW. Smith
Joseph Shervick
Young People of U B Church to Meet Here
Corry Wilh announces the annual Young People’s Congress of the Erie Conference United Brethren Church. About one hundred delegates from fifty seven churches will gather December 27 and 28 for Christian training and youth church work planning at the local site.
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Congress of Erie
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Erie Conference of the United Brethren Hhrch
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Ross
Erle
Harold Platt
Wescerville
Ohio
J. Stewartdnnerat
Otterbel College Church
Westerville
Salamance
Jamestown
Warren
Union City
Grand Valley
Tnnierst
French Arrests Nip Widespread Spy Operations
Paris reporters reveal a Paris based espionage network with links to the United States and Japan. Robert Gordon Switz of East Orange New Jersey is named as chief of the Paris unit focusing on wa r cooperation and army formation. Mime Stahl a Russian 42 worked on espionage mail flow with the United States and Japan. Louis Martin the French translator assists. The case mentions an American embassy official Theodores Martinez consulting on safeguarding Switz interests and a 22 year old New York bride Marjorie Tilley.
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Unitea Press
Paris
Nolice
United States
Japan
Robert Gordon Switz
East Orange
Staki
Louis Martin
Switz
Mme. Stahl
Stahl
Theodors Martinez
Lolay
Marjorie Tilley
New Yorks
Unemployed Suffer as Civil Works Delays Hit Kane Area
Northwest Pennsylvania towns face CWA delays with no new projects in Corry and nearby cities. About 200 unemployed in the region rely on limited work, as Center Alley pavement relaying stalls after a week, and school remodeling projects await approval and funding. The situation leaves T jobs idle while material costs and administrative holds slow efforts.
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Warren
Millsville
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Meadville
Northwesterdn Pennsylvania
Zorry
Center Alley
Serely
Genter
Mill
Board of Education
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CWA
Yarl— Ops
Fes
Bread Knife Murder Shocks Boston Bakery District
The body of 18 year old Ethel Zuckerman was found in a bakery doorway with a bread knife through her throat and a cross carved on her forehead. Police questioned a 21 year old violinist linked to the case as a former sweetheart of the slain girl.
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Lentepres
Boston
Ethel Zuckerman
Benjamin, Blekotsky
Ghiriatown
Lie
Pullos
Dick Brown
Ney
Lowell Proposes NRA Directorship Bid
Dr. A Lawnsiee Lowell president Ameritus of Flarvard declined to serve as presidential otter for the film code authority. Roosevelt and High Jobhdom reportedly sought to appease him with continued Dry Devel efforts, though a decision remained unsettled.
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Lowell
Ameritus
Flarvard
NRA
Roosevelt
High Jobhdom
Bowalder Hin
Slump in Commodities May Force Inflation Policy
Washington dispatch notes that renewed declines in stock and commodity markets, plus possible congressional pressure for inflation, could push the administration toward a more aggressive gold buying program. Officials say the goal is to lift commodity prices, though no new government gold-buying directive is released. The recent dip has trimmed part of the 54 percent commodity rise since October 21, while gold prices remain at record levels.
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Richard L. Gridley
United Press
Washington
Deventer
Federal Reserve Bulletin
Federal Reserve
Erie Tax Rate Raised by 2 Percent Mills
Erie Pa December 21 city council set the ERIE tax rate at 16 mills up 244 mills after cutting assessments by 20 percent to forestall taxpayer appeals. The millage hike automatically raised the school system levy to the same level, as the city spent $60 000 for assessment work in recent weeks.
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United Press
Erie
St. Council
Final Adoption of 1934 Budget Slated Dec 28
City Council schedules final adoption of the 13 1 2 mill tax levy and 1934 budget at a special meeting on December 28. Bills must be turned in to the city treasurer by noon. The levy and budget reflect increases to fund Civil Works Administration needs and emergencies. total appropriations exceed 68 1000, though below 1933 by about 4000. A 25 percent drop in assessed valuations could save about one mill for taxpayers.
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GE City Council
Municipal Commission
Civil Works Administration
Livermore Vanishes in 24 Hours as Detectives Probe
Jesse L. Livermore, famed stock market speculator, was missing for 24 hours, found in a New York hotel room. Police and federal agents searched the metropolis for abductors, returning to posts after no leads. Livermore told officers his mind went blank for hours before waking in his Park Avenue apartment. He appeared pale and unsteady and was ordered to bed with a physician summoned.
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United Press
New York
Jesse L. Livermore
Livermore
Amendment Ratified as Child Labor Amendment Passes
The Pennsylvania General Assembly ratified the child labor amendment to the federal constitution. The House approved the Salus bill by 175 to 5, sending the measure to the governor. Speaker Samuel W. Salas of Philadelphia led the sponsor, while Rep. Darlington Hoopes of Berks County helped break a stalled committee.
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Pennsylvania General Assembly
House of Representatives
Salus
Samules W. Salas
Philadelphia
House
Darlington Hoopes
Fitzgerald in Vigorous Fight for Minimum Wage
Fitzgerald of Eire defends his minimum wage bill on the Senate floor in Harrisburg, replying to attacks by State Senator Reed. He counters claims he did not offer amendments and praises colleague Senator Prazlee for pressing the proposed changes. Page two continues.
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Mi Publican Organization
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