Midwest Struck by Severe Winter Drought in 1931
United Press reports the Midwest faces extreme drought as January 1931 ends, ranking high for lack of precipitation and temperature extremes. Regions from Illinois and Missouri to Kentucky suffer water shortages, with winter crops at risk, officials noting historic drought patterns and fresh shortages after last year’s pounding. Continuous cold and dry conditions threaten farming, prompting calls for action and further weather updates.
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United Press
Chicago
Grant Iy
Midwest
Tadjind
Kentucky
Springfield
Mail Flier Lands Safely After Rough Flight Near Corry
Sub air mail pilot William Charles on the Pittsburgh Cleveland line was blown off course by high winds and snow. He made an emergency landing on the Warner farm near Colza after losing his bearings, guiding by local aviator Walter Dagiin. He and his helper then flew to Youngsville for the night.
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Cleveland
Wiliam Charles
Pittsburgh
Corry
Charles
Warner Farm
Colza
Walter Dagiin
Colta
Wigan
Youngsville
Butler’ Aj
Butler
New Locomotive Plant To Resume Operations In Sixty Days
A new company, Fire Jess Locomotive Corporation, plans to manufacture electric and gasoline electric locomotives for industrial use at the former Glinad plant. Purchase of complete plans and equipment from General Parts Corporation was confirmed, with operations to resume within sixty days and a good-sized workforce expected.
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India
Glinad Manufacturing Company
Journal
Geely
Fire
Stockhalders
Oouusieom 4
Vie City
General Parts Corperation
Wiunt
Delta Time 4
Jline Climme
General Farms Corporation
Loresex & Promising
Annoucement Tdday
Judges named for Cen. Butler court martial
Defense counsel and prosecutors were named for Major General Smedley D. Butler's court martial. Rear Admiral Louis B. De Steigner to preside, Captain William C. Watts judge advocate. Other senior officers named to the panel include Admiral Phelns, Admiral Taylor, and Maj. Gen. Pendleton. Trial timing slated for within two weeks, likely held in secret.
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Washington
Mi. Hal
Smedley D. Butter
William Mitchell
Senate
Heflin
Mussolini
Secretary of Navy
Adams
Naval Heavy
Butler
Philadelphia
Europe
Louis B. de Steigner
New York Naval District
William C. Watts
U.S. N
William W. Phelns
Portsmouth, N. 1
Naval Yard
Montgomery M. Taylor
Bureau of Navid Operations
George C. Day
Navy General Board
Naval General Board
Frank 40. Clark
Naval Operations Office
Joseph H. Pendleton
M.C
Thrill Slayers Held for Court in Massing Death
Three defendants faced a preliminary hearing in Erie court over the shooting death of James Massing, 24, at a Wesleyville gas station during a holdup. Defendants Alden Stibfiger, 22, and Richard Tiny, 20, appeared with attorneys. no pleas were entered.
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Eris
Erie Times
James Massing
Wesleyville
Aero
Ayeter Street
Buffalo Toad
Westey
Aldn Stbfigier
Pilice Bay
Richard
Tiny
Nis
Walter Goodwin
Stirlig- 1
Hinx
Schilgler
Marie Schligier
Hillcrest Avenue
No Statement From Comeling About Alleged To Do With Mustolini
The report from Phoenix Arizona quotes Comeling Vanderbilt Jy saying he has no statement to make about a supposed red for Usat and the alleged Hit idoun story concerning Premier Mustolini. The tale was repeated by General Smedisy Butler, and Butler has been HJFAvRed count martialed.
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Comeling Vanderbilt
al. Phoenix
Ariz
Doak warns on contractors using cheap labor in public projects
Secretary of Labor Doak told the House labor committee that contractors on government public buildings have imported cheap labor and reduced wage levels, defying community standards and Hoover era agreements. He urged legislation requiring payment of the existing local wage, stating the measure is an emergency response. the committee reported it favorably after his testimony.
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Secretary OF Labor
United Press
Washington
Doak
House Labor Committee
Hoover
Rep. Bacon
Republican
New York
Donk
Payment of Cash Bonus Would Mean Huge Outlay
Washington January 31 Secretary Mellon testified before the senate finance committee that paying cash of veterans' adjusted compensation certificates would yield an immediate outlay near 8.4 billion dollars and would cause heavy interest costs for the future. He warned a government bond issue of that size would kill the bond market and harm finances and business.
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Cecil Awel
United Press
Washington
Treasury
Mellon
Senate Finance Committee
Dairy league head decries farmer plight in milk prices
Fred H. Sexauer president of the Dairymen’s League Hearings in Home discussed farm distress in milk production. He cited declines in dairy prices over a decade, noting butter prices at low levels and the impact on rural livelihoods while urging action and stabilization through cooperative marketing and policy changes.
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al Sy
Cooperhive
He & W
Fred H. Sexauer
Railro
Caiultry
New York
Sexayev
Sexiner
Fire in Steubenville destroys Sarratt Turnburg building
A major blaze in Steubenville caused about 25000 in damage to surrounding properties and destroyed the Sarratt Turnburg building, marking the largest fire here in a decade.
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Steubenville
Stoubénvilie
Sarratt Turnburg
Car Upset on Icy Highway Near Columbus
An Erie autoist escaped serious injury after his Starcope skidded on an icy highway east of Columbus, rolled three times, and left him with minor facial cuts. The car was towed. details on the man and exact injuries varied in reports. Snowfall and slick roads hit central Pennsylvania with drivers urged to exercise caution. Thirty-year-old Harry L. Maclay of Huntington, Pa, was identified as the Niagara Falls suicide victim.
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Lide
Harrisburg
State Highway Department
Pennsylvania
Cameron
Elk
Potter
McKean
Susquehanna
Falls
Niagara, Falls
Good skating tonight at Whiteley rink
Fine skating promised tonight and Sunday at the Whiteley ice rink in North Corry as rain yesterday helped smooth the surface. The rink was scraped this morning and the refreshment stand will be open this afternoon and evening. A Radiola provided by Donald Stewart adds to the enjoyment for visitors this winter.
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Whiteley Rink
Whiteley
North Corry
Donald Stewart
Milligh
DO-X Completes First Stage of Brazil Flight
The giant flying boat DO X landed near Las Palmas after departing Lisbon, beginning a staged voyage toward Brazil. Captain Friedrich Christianson and a crew of 18 accompanied 12 engines and a large fuel load as the craft cruised at low altitude before rising to flight. The Lisbon to Las Palmas leg covers about 700 miles with a Portuguese seaplane escort.
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Brazil
United Press
Las Palmas
Canary
Alunils
Tun
Hyong Liptian
Adundle
New
York
Yasky Assengers
Lisbon
Aix
Homer Amel FM
Minut
Aragas
Oln
Hi Tel
Bhott
Howe
Friedrich Christianson
Las Palsmas
Canary Islands
Maintainel
Tasinipati
Employment shows increase in Western Pa
Pittsburgh January reports indicate a broad revival in the tri state region with thousands of workers recalled or moved to full time status and many plants resuming operations. The United Press survey notes 14 000 recalled workers plus about 2 000 affected by orders and estimates from 1 51 000 000 to 10 000 000 in new project announcements. Mills and mines across Wheeling Martinsburg Clarksburg and Monaca resume or expand output with dozens of firms restarting and expected steady employment in Allegheny County.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Tri-State
Wheeling District
Three Mills
Wheeling ‘Steel Corporation
Martinsburg
W. Va
Garmane Company
D. Ex MoNicol Pottery Company
Waist Liverpool
Clarksburg
W. Vay
Payatte
Alleghieny
Fire recalls ancient curse at Battle Abbey blaze
Hastings residents describe the fire as fulfillment of an ancient curse. The blaze damaged Battle Abbey, destroying relics and tapestries from the Wormans era and a banner valued at $50,000. A high altar marks Harold’s last Saxon king site as memories of the curse persist.
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Unites
Hastings
England
Battle Abbey
Sehood
William the Conqueror
Harold
Henry
Today's Five Best Radio Entertainments Listing
NBC networks present Black & Gold Room orchestra at WHAF and Paul Tremaine orchestra on WHAP. Weber and Fistols perform on NBC network with WIZ airing a Vapex musical doctor. WABC CBS network features Show Boat on air.
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NBC
CBS
Paul ‘Tremaine
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