Plans for a Uniform Industrial Life Insurance Policy
Harrisburg January 30. Insurance Commissioner Owen B. Hunt outlines a plan to standardize industrial life policies sold in the state. He seeks voluntary agreement among all companies to adopt a uniform form, with three year equity buildup, five year cash options, automatic settlements, a four week grace period, and a policy table showing cash values to protect wage-earner holders.
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Harrisburg
Owen B. Hunt
Hunt
Highway Department Earns Praise For Snow Removal Efforts
Northwestern Pennsylvania endures one of the worst storm periods in a decade as the State Highway Department, aided by WPA workers, keeps routes open. Snow drifts five to twelve feet high surround lanes as crews toil day and night, especially on primary and black top roads, amid sub zero temperatures and several blizzards. Local motorists and rural residents express appreciation for open highways and safer travel.
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Private housing push faces 14 million families demand
Senator Wagner cites a National Public Housing Conference view that 14,000,000 families need homes and nearly 20,000,000 people would be housed over the next decade. He says public funds cannot cover the vast volume and private enterprise must largely supply new homes, with private capital aiding only in special cases.
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Senator Wagner
New York
Ad Thessine
When Prosperity Faltered in Old Economic Strains
Fragmented excerpt discusses a drought of prosperity with references to rising industrial income and wages, dividend growth, and shifting distribution of national income. It notes profits, stock values, and consumer sentiment as early signs of a turn in economic conditions. The tone echoes a period of unease despite some growth indicators.
Compulsory Driving Reform Proposed by Public Polls
A broad public poll shows motorists favor uniform driving rules. Support includes strict penalties, compulsory insurance for victims, vehicle markings for offenders, and mechanical governors to enforce a 50 mile per hour limit. Proponents urge swift reform.
Hollywood film shop busiest actors in Hollywood ranks
In Hollywood California on January 29 a study highlights the busiest actors who fill many roles across multiple films. Alyn Mowbray, with 60 pictures in four years, plays var ious parts from Washington to a suave psychiatrist. Samuel S. Hinds and George Barbier also appear in numerous productions, often concurrently. Other names like Feed Mug Stureau Allen Jenkins Hugh Herbert and Guy Kibbee are cited among the most active, reflecting a busy studio scene with actors juggling several projects simultaneously.
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Hollywood
Alyn Mowbray
George Washington
Becky Sharp
le Heral¢ Rawdon Crawley
Sven Busier
Samuel S. Hinds
Trail of the Lonesome Pine
George Barbier
Clary Gable
Riviera styles reveal 1930s spring fashion trends
Paris notices fashion hints for Riviera wear featuring tailored shirtwaist dresses in silk or lightweight wool, pastel shades, and hip-length coats. Leather and wooden buttons and belts appear on coats. Brown shirtwaist dress with panther coat and yellow chamois leather jacket shown. White coats in tweed return for southern wear with dark braid trimming and matching hats.
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Paris
Riviera
January 30 forecast signals cautious day for all
Star Signals notes a fair morning and early afternoon but unlucky late afternoon and evening. Advises against sigw papers or asking favors from superiors. Birthgate suggests interest in oil production. Warns of sudden changes likely July through October 1836 and cautions on monetary investments. Alerts for ankle risk and overexertion August 1 to 27, 1936.
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Sigw
Surrendering the polity and uniform policy advantages
Fragmentary quote shows a discussion of surrendering polity after multiple years and support for uniform company advantages. The text hints at policy alignment across firms with the speaker arguing for standardization while noting some companies already offer several benefits.
Arthur elected director of Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce
G Arthur secretary of Hookless Fastener Company Meadville yesterday was elected for a three year term as director of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce.
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G. Arthur
Hookless
Meadville
Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce
Increased Demand for Wood Hits Out-of-State Inquiries
Harrisburg reports a surge in out-of-state inquiries from manufacturers relying on wood for production. A walnut operator seeks a mill to cut walnut gun stocks while the Department of Forests and Waters supplies thousands of walnut seedlings to landowners to meet this growing market. Walnut stumpage commands a large premium.
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Yan
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Department of Forests and Waters
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