Debating Huston successor delays GOP planning
Washington July 9 An internal party clash over who should replace Claudius Huston as Republican National Committee chairman delays resignation plans. A temporary appointee acceptable to leaders is expected. Ralph Williams of Oregon is a leading possibility, while Senator George Moses of New Hampshire opposes immediate resignation.
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Ten Hurt When Bus Hits Truck In Hollywood Inn Crash
Ten people were injured early today when a Colonial Stage Lines bus crashed into a parked truck near Hollywood Inn, south of Youngstown. Nine bus passengers and one truck occupant were admitted to South Side hospital. The uninjured driver, Frank Disner, from Norwood, was not hurt. Injured passengers include Martin of South Bend, Irby of Farrell, McParland of Pittsburgh, Wardlow of Harbor City, and Wave low of Harbor City. Three Latrobe men, Wennell Pennell and Orld, were paroled for three years after pleading guilty to stealing tires valued at $110 on April 30.
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Tonight's top radio line up on NBC and CBS networks
NBC and CBS present a vivid evening slate with Mobiloil concert at 7 30 p m on NBC WABC CBS air a Marine band at 8 p m Camel pleasure hour at 8 30 p m Philco symphony orchestra at 9 00 p m and Coon Cola program at 9 40 p m on NBC CBS schedules across stations WIZ WHAF and more
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Landslide Buries Scores of Workers In Bronx Tunnel
United Press reports a rain loosened rock and dirt collapsed in a water supply tunnel 500 feet underground in the Bronx. One man killed, nine injured, including two seriously, as shoring failed while workers dug buckets. Michael Kselly, 27, of 61 Kimball Avenue, was identified among the deceased. Police and the district attorney’s office launched an investigation. no arrests.
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New York
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Nearue Awatenehs
Ten-arikes Ben Ug
Uim
Michael Kselly
Kimball Avenue
Suaff
Kubsico Dam
Queens
Per Capita Cash Holdings Reported by Treasury
The treasury department estimates every American holds about 37430 in cash, a per capita figure down 2.92 from last year. Using a population assumption near 121 million, total money in circulation is cited as 4.746 billion dollars on June 20 1928, with the June 30 total at about 4.524 billion.
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United Press
Washington
United States
Treasury Department
Cine
France Follows Italy Boost in Military Funds
Paris July The finance commission of the Chamber of Deputies approved an additional credit of 1 125 000 000 francs for national defense. The budget boosts include 920 000 000 francs for the War Department to buy artillery ammunition and war supplies, 90 000 000 francs for the Navy for war stocks and coastal defense, and 220 000 francs for the air ministry to purchase planes and fighting material. The Senate naval committee backed the plan, with stipulations on naval tonnage parity and submarine use during wartime.
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Paris
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Bromley Plans Fourth Try At Pacific Hop
Harold Bromley, after three fatal or near fatal failures over Pacific routes, announces a fourth attempt to fly from the United States to Tokio. The first plane crashed at Tacoma while taking off, the second near Los Angeles injuring the test pilot, and the third was destroyed in a Southern California desert crash killing the pilot.
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Gray-Haired Bandit Leader Dies Tonight in Colorado
Canon City reports Ralph Freagle, a notorious outlaw linked to the Limur bank robbery and multiple murders, will be hanged tonight at the state penitentiary after last-minute pleas for clemency. Officials prepare the trap as Freagle faces execution around 9 p.m. while confederates Howard Royston and George Abpstier await their own fate.
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Limur
Reed Attacks Farm Policy in Kansas Speech
Governor Clyde M. Reed of Kansas challenged the Hoover administration’s farming stance accusing it of subordinating agriculture to industry and questioned Alexander Legge’s sincerity. Reed’s bitter critique accompanied a platform where Arthur Me Pryde and Legge urged wheat acreage reductions for Kansas farmers. Miss Bertha Schrues departed for a visit with her parents in Pania, New York.
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Lagge
Lack of Quorum Also Obstacle in Pact's Path
Washington July reports show no quorum for treaty debate as Hoover seeks quick ratification. Senate considers extending daily session hours to six, delaying actual treaty discussion while McKellar's paper request sails through. Johnson Read clash highlights tense debate as Robinson proposes adding papers to the record.
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Tragic double found. man killed woman then tried suicide
In Pittsburgh West End a dead woman wrapped in a sheet lay on a mattress, and James McNab 62, with throat and stomach wounds, was found after police broke in. McNab admitted killing Mrs Mary Sweeney 60 who had lived with him. He later slashed himself with a butcher knife. condition critical. Neighbor Frank Petrone found the body. Police say the wounds were days old and McNab may die. He claimed an accidental killing followed by self harm.
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West End
James McNab
Mary Sweeney
100 Foot Roads for 100 MPH
George G. Roscoe reports on a joint meeting of the U S Good Roads Association and the Bankhead Highway Association. Experts predicted a continent spanning system of straight roads with paired traffic lanes and grade-free routes to improve safety and efficiency, though details continued on another page.
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United Press
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Mooney denounces pardon denial after 14 years in prison
San Quentin Calif July 9 Tom Mooney, worn by 14 years of convict life, reacts as Gov Young denies his pardon for the 1918 preparedness day bombing. He says his conviction was unjust and alleges a link to Billings case and a $500 framing offer by a state senator and a Pacific Gas and Electric detective.
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Stock Issues Show Advance
New York July 9 stock market rallied moderately but stayed at the lightest level in two years. Railroads rose in morning trade then quieted. Steel and loading industries gained a few points while oil and gasoline shares fell sharply. Car loadings improved for the week aiding bulls. Steel reviews noted sharp production declines with only partial recovery in some sectors.
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Quake Swallows Entire Village in Bengal
Calcutta July 9 reports say persistent earthquakes in Bengal have caused extensive damage. Five to six tremors daily rattle towns in the hills. The railway colony tents at Saidpur were flattened, and a great cleft in the Sakht hills swallowed an entire village.
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New York May Pass London in 1940 Population Figures
New York may become the world’s largest city by 1940 if current growth continues. The 1930 census lists New York at 6,955,303, up 1,335,810 since 1920, with four boroughs over a million and Richmond at 156,630. London’s 1921 census showed 7,480,201, while New York led by 840,990 in 1927.
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Greater London
Two Americans Missing After Baltic Sea Seaplane Incident
Two New York residents on an air tour of Europe were reported missing after the Dornier seaplane landed in the Baltic Sea near Berlin to Stockholm routes. John L. Burkholder and Ruth F. Northrop were identified among the passengers. crew and others were rescued or unaccounted. Authorities searched Baltic ports for the missing pair and any approaching Dutch steamer.
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Battic Sea
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Mermoz and two mates down in South Atlantic
Paris reports that Jean Mermoz and crew aboard the flying boat Phocee were forced to descend near the South Atlantic after engine trouble. The crew, including navigator Jean D Ancy and radio operator Leopold Gimile, were rescued by the seaplane Lagacy south of Natal Brazil and the aircraft proceeded toward Dakar for Paris.
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Pittsburgh Man Jumps to Death From Bridge Span
Pittsburgh July 9. Daniel J. McGaffrey, 42, leaped from the Bloominville bridge center span 100 feet above the Pennsylvania railroad yards after stopping the car with his wife on the structure. His body was recovered an hour later and taken to West Penn Hospital where he died from a fractured skull. Hospital attendants reported the event followed a nervous breakdown. Plan Big Outlay Pittsburgh July 9 The Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation announced approximately 20 million dollars for improvements to plants and properties but gave no details on locations or types of projects.
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