Purchase of Elgin tract for sewer traps approved
City Council last night negotiated a four month option with Mr. and Mrs. Leon T Wright of Elgin to buy a parcel on Seneca street for trapping debris at the sewer intake. The option price is 350 with earlier offers at 400 and 900 discussed. final terms settled at 350 with signatures exchanged. Council supports construction of the traps to improve storms sewer capacity and curb debris at Seneca Street intake.
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City Council
Leon T. Wright
Elgin
Seneca Street
Hepler
Wright
Counel
Orr
George King
Tew
Slap
Tmy
Trapa
Senecd
Couneil
Alao
Atorm
Tax burden on business lightened in proposed reform
United Press report from Washington notes House Ways and Means subcommittee completes two months of revision, leaving individual income tax rates intact. Jed M. Vinson expects changes to lessen business tax burdens while preserving overall government revenue. Entities: United States, House Ways and Means, Jed M. Vinson. Places: Washington. Dates: none. Numbers: 200,000 corporations.
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United Press
Washington
T—House
Hauge Ways and Means
Jed M. Vinson
Icy
Ford predicts alliance of farming and industry brings prosperity
Henry Ford told United Press in Dearborn that America is entering its most prosperous era through a bond between industry and agriculture. He cited inexpensive tractors from farm by products and a net tractor to be mass produced at River Rouge, baring a future where crops fuel auto parts and the nation achieves a lasting, shared boom.
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Steve Richards
United Press
Wright
United Press Dearborn
Henry ‘Ford
America
United Press Today
Ford
Blame Racket on Vanishing Robinsons
Federal authorities link the Robinson Rubens passport case to New York racketeers Buchalter and Shapiro. Investigators say a man resembling Buchalter obtained a passport via former County Clerk Albert Martinelli, mirroring the Robinsons who vanished in Moscow. The fugitives, who led fur garment and narcotic rings, may have fled with their help, possibly heading toward Palestine.
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New York
New York City
Louis
Lepke) Buchalter
Jacob
Gurrah) Shapiro
Buchalter
Albert Martinellium
Ronald L. Robinson
Moscow
Podinsons
Adolph A. Rubens
Shapiro
Thomas B. Dewey
Rubens
Palestine
Titusville Leader Bible Class Address by Rotary Official
Robert Miller, district invemor of Rotary Clubs and secretary of the MtasyiNe YL Mt A, will address Corry Bible Class members at the Salvation Army hall Sunday afternoon at 6 o'clock. Officers extend invitation to all men to attend, with interest in Bible study and community service.
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Titusville
Robert Miller
Rotary Clubs
MtasyiNe YL
Corry i Mfen
Salvation Army
Nox
Gilpria
Big Business Debate Tops Ny Town Hall Meeting
In New York on January 7 a large audience packed the Town Hall for a debate between Wendell L. Willkie of Commonwealth and Southern Corp and Assistant Attorney General Robert H. Jackson. The dispute centered on big business and government, with Jackson accusing major firms of price control tactics and Willkie urging focus on solutions to the economic mood.
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NW York
Wendell L. Willkie
Commonwealth
Southern Corporation
Robert H. Jackson
New Deal
Tha Jackson
Roosevelt
New Yorks
Willkie
Wilkie
Jackson
New Erie County Tuberculosis Hospital Dedication
Dr. Russe G. Andersin, superintendent, pledged to eradicate tuberculosis in the county as Erie celebrates the opening of its new tuberculosis hospital. An audience of over 190 attended the dedication, with the facility opening to the public Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. D. A. Hillatrsm and Ralph S. Dewey represented local advisory and board interests at the ceremonies.
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Russe G.andersin
Erie County
Hospital of
Erie
D. A. Hillatrsm
Ralph S. Dewey
County
T Uhersillogis Association
WPA Relief Rolls Shrinking as Unemployment Benefits Start
Washington reports Acting WPA Administrator Aubrey Williams says state unemployment laws will force automatic removal from WPA rolls. He estimates 25,000 to 30,000 workers may lose WPA eligibility now, with more likely later, as employees leave regardless of benefit amounts. Williams sent the regulation to all state WPA administrators.
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United Press
Washington
Works Progress
Aubrey Williams
Williams
Willams
WPA
Roosevelt signals more talks on business recession
Washington January 7 President Roosevelt indicated he would hold further conferences on the ongoing business recession as he pressed for action to revive the economy.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Kennedy Named U S Ambassador to Britain by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt nominated Joseph P. Kennedy, chair of the maritime commission, as ambassador to Great Britain. Joseph Davies, the current ambassador to Soviet Russia, will become ambassador to Belgium. Hugh Wilson and Norman Armour were named ambassadors to Germany and Chile respectively.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Joseph P. Kennedy
Maritime Commission
Great Britain
Joseph
Davies
Soviet Russia
Belgium
Tong
de Hugh It Wilson
Waa
Ambassidor
Germany
Norman Armon
Canada
Chile
Siritta Faye
Mme
Kennedy
Hag
Demands to Congress on Recovery Push from AFL Leader
William Green of the American Federation of Labor pressed the Senate unemployment committee for prompt and effective federal action to combat the recession. He urged wage standards, shorter industrial hours, expanded public works, extended unemployment and housing programs, plus broader social security and relief measures. Edsel Ford testified to the Wheeler inquiry about Ford sales of the Detroit Toledo and Ironton railroad to Penn Central, under ICC restrictions.
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United Press
Fisuuncton
San
William Green
American Federation of Labor Today
Congress
Green
Senate Unemployment Committee
Robert BM. Wood
Sears-Roebuck So
Secretary of Interior
Harold L. Tela
Robert H. Jackson
Wood
Washington
Edsel Ford
Ford Motor Co
Fords
Detroit
Toledo
Ironton
Two British Officers Beaten in Shanghai Incident
British authorities report two municipal policemen were beaten by Japanese soldiers on Brennan Road at the northeastern edge of Shanghai's foreign settlements. The attack marks a severe escalation in violence amid Japan's campaign against Shanghai, with several British troops said to have been killed in earlier days.
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Shanghal
Ageresalvenesa
Brennan Road
Shanghai
Bomber With 7 aboard Still Missing Today
San Diego reports a seven man crew on WP-4 bomber missing after maneuvers off the coast. Navy search continues amid secrecy for nearly three weeks. Cadet Scott Hawkins from Jefferson City, Mo, fell overboard during the operation. Charles Schaefer stabbed by daughter Dorothy in Jersey City.
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United Press
San Diego
Cal
Dan
Navy
Scott Hawkins
Jefferson City
Police Check on Break-In at Ath Ward Home
Police press investigation into a break-in at the Fourth Ward home of Mrs Henry Mc Sweeney 110 West Pleasant Street. A second story window was forced, but no items appeared stolen after initial checks. caretaker Peter Foley discovered the break-in. Mrs Mc Sweeney confirmed no valuables were taken. Authorities seek suspects as entry occurred during the night while the owner was away.
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Pelle John PD
Flanigan
Fourth Ward
Fia
Yale
Peter Foley
Henry McSweeney
West Pleasant Street
Foley
Explosion kills 18 year old boy and injures two in Waynesburg
An explosion in Waynesburg, Pa, last night occurred when gasoline fumes met a heated water heater. An 18 year old boy, Bobby Mason, died. his mother, father, and grandfather were burned. The child was home with his parents Burnside Mason and wife while they cleaned clothes with gasoline, clothing on all three caught fire.
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Unyeo
Waynesburg
Bobby Mason
Burdstte Mason
Roosevelt Backs Jackson for New York Governor
Washington Jan 7 The Roosevelt administration plans to nominate Assistant Attorney General Robert H. Jackson as the next governor of New York, a report said.
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Roosevelt
Jackson
United Press
Washington
Robert H. Jackson
New York
Babson selects Industry of 1998 chemicals leader
Roger Babson argues the chemical industry merits recognition as the Industry of 1998. He cites steady growth and long-term impact, noting chemistry’s role in modern progress and stable short-term performance without sudden shifts.
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Roger Babson
Babson Fark
Jan
Industry Leaders See Chemistry Driving Broad Growth
Industry observers note that chemists underpin a wide range of products from solvents to plastics and cosmetics. Even with economic downturns, demand for caustic soda and soda ash remains essential across soap, rayon, paper, textiles, glass, and petroleum sectors.
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Chemsiesi
Waithout
Alee
Met
Earle seeks reorganization of Aid Bureau and relief dept
Harrisburg reports the administration plans a business like reorganization of the Public Assistance Department to avert a 26 million dollar biennial deficit and offset adverse publicity from De Schweinits resignation. George H. Earle Jr named welfare secretary and a new deputy to tackle vacancies and streamline operations amid upcoming political controversy. Republican leaders accuse Dems of political influence in relief costs and job seeking within the department.
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United Press
Public Assistance Department
Rael de Schweinits
Dubie Aas
Grustofil
Inet
Clei
Tare
Harrisburg
Jan. T
Pennsylvania
Karl de Schweinit
Elwood J. Tuner
House
Department of Assistance
Turney
Srimiltel
Legislatire
Legion Resumes Bingo at Grand Theatre Saturday Evening
An announcement from American Legion Post No. 365 says bingo will resume at the Grand Theatre on Saturday evening. Legion members have funded the theatre project for weeks and refined the layout setting the stage for a new opening night with special features and invites residents to join the game.
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Bier C. Caprice
American Legion
Grand Theatre
The
Legion
Battle lines draw in Jersey City feud with Hague and CIO
Jersey City mayor Frank Hague and the Committee for Industrial Organization clash in a months long dispute. Hague, speaking at a Chamber of Commerce rally, labeled the CIO as a menace to the nation and said he would prevent its activities here, while CIO supporters claimed harassment by authorities. A national radio audience carried Hague’s remarks, intensifying the bitter confrontation over labor influence in the city.
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Annie Frese
Jersey City
N. 1
Frank’ Hague
Committee For Industrial Organization
Hague
Jersey City Chamber of Commerce
Mida
CIO
Notinna
Link Michigan Ohio slayings tied to earlier cases
A Michigan state police theory links the Youngstown killings to three Livingston county deaths last April. Trooper Pat Dillon reports a suspect seen in Ohio resembles a man sought for questioning in the nearby Davis murder case near Fenton. A Pittsburgh glass plant plans to close tomorrow due to lack of customers.
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Youngstown
Livingston County
Pat Dillon
Ohio
Harold Wiulbar
Youngtown Mooliés
Pittsburgh
Tnixy
Jeannatts
Tor Morrow
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