Hoover appeals to keep wages steady amid industry drift
Washington July 28 United Press reports administration officials urged industry to avoid wage cuts while President Hoover seeks to persuade employers to maintain wages. Officials cite morale and buying power as crucial, with some indicating temporary wage reductions in troubled sectors may occur. Oregon to Oklahoma City notes include comments on management, sales methods, and industry responses to economic strain, plus a Tulsa field shutdown threat due to oil price shifts.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
Hoover
Hich
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Pranha B. Condon
Dem
R. L. Lamont
Rhode Island
Lamont
William Hyton
Miere
Larmont
Turkey
Klein
Louisville
Florida
US Steel faces dividend cut and wage questions
United States Steel Corp lowers common dividend from 7 to 4 dollars annually as directors convene in a pivotal meeting. Analysts expect a possible further cut to 4 or 5 dollars and a debate on wages to align with rivals. The firm faces 33 percent capacity use and hidden surplus supports dividend viability.
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United Press New York
United States Steel Corporation
New York
Steel Corporation
Wall Street
Todd
James A. Farrell
Siamese King and Queen to Return Home from Canada
The King and Queen of Siam, finishing a three month visit to the United States, prepared to sail for home today after a final voyage aboard the navy dirigible Los Angeles.
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United Press Purchase
Five Best Radio Entertainments Listed for Today
WJZ NBC airs Amos N Andy at 6:00. WABC CBS presents Arthur Pryor Band at 7:00 and Tito Guitar at 6 10. WEAR NBC offers Historic Sketch at 8:00. WEAP NBC schedules Little Jack Tutte at 10:15.
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Amos
Andy
WABC
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Tito Guitar Weap
Little Jack Tutte
Thunder Showers To End City Heat Wave
Forecast calls for a break in the present heat wave as thundery showers are expected on Wednesday. The city and surrounding areas endured two days of sultry heat, with Monday being especially hot. Clouds will clear after the storms, ending the high temperatures.
Arrests after taxi strike outbreak in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh on July 28 reported new disorders and arrests after a taxi drivers strike ended at noon. Fourteen Parmalee Transportation Co. employees were seized on suspicious person charges, later tied to a stolen cab found in Garrick. Police also arrested 41 striking drivers near union HQs, later released for lack of evidence, with five held on warrants and one for disorderly conduct.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Parmalee, Transportation Company
Garrick
Oil City radio expansion eyed by federal official
Examiner Himer W Pratt of the Federal Radio Commission recommended denial of Station WEDH Erie Pa for increased facilities but urged authorization for Station WLEW Oil City Pa to erect a synchronized Erie transmitter. He said WEDH on 140 kilocycles at 500 watts would interfere with others and not improve service, while WLBW with an Erie transmitter would extend good programs to thousands lacking adequate radio service. Edmonda of Chicago is in the city for a brief visit.
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United Press
Washington
Himer W. Pratt
Federal Radio Commission
Today
WEDH
Erie
WLEW
Oi! City
Pratt
WEDHL
WLBW
Probe into attack on miners leader continues
In Pittsburgh on July 28 police detained a young woman and a youth at Vesta 6 mine near Brownsville amid a strike disorder linked to an attempt on United Mine Workers official Shown as the probe expands. Suspects include Pasrick Murphy’s associates, with Murphy killed and Fagan tied to past events. Five miners held in Springdale face disorder charges after stone-throwing at Harwick mine staged by Duquesne Light Company workers.
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Wap Press
Pittsburgh
Vesta No. 6
Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation
Brownsville
Nuse
United Mine Workers
Pasrick Murphy
Little River
Texas
Patrick Fagay
Fagan
Washington
Bred Snyder
Fred Hatfeld
Tleming
Murphy
Wagan
W Cavoner
Springdale
Harwick
Duquesne Light Company
New Kensington
Alex Prentice
Eugene Derush
Daniel Allen
George Yarkovich
Clement Ramaeovitz
Indianola
Louis Black
Dembo
Rotary Club Hears Talk on China Peoples
Haggeman of the J W & Howard Company discussed the Chinese wall and Chinese people at the Rotary Club meeting. He shared first hand orient experiences, noting wall facts, labor, and regional differences among Chinese for business and education. Guests William Taylor and Wim Hotchkiss attended, with Lyle Wilcox at the piano.
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Joseph Haggeman
Orient
Service Club
Ie Haggeman
J. W. & . Howard Company
Aly
J. A. Martin
Westfield
Haggeman
Haggeman Aso
Ir. Haggeman
China
Rosarians
William Taylor
Wim Hotchkiss
Jamestown
Lyle Wilcox
Piana
Oil Tank Explodes In Kilgore Texas Town
A massive explosion of an oil storage tank in Kilgore Texas sparked a lake of flames within two blocks of the business district. One man killed, two seriously burned, and many civilians exposed to toxic fumes as crews fought to prevent a possible eruption of nearby wells and a spreading fire through the wooden town.
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Amieuries
Kilgore
Tex
Frement
Clyde Brakine
Charles Tomlinson
William Hood
Lindberghs Start Asia Flight From Navy Air Station
President and Mrs. Lindbergh depart from an air station at 1:21 p.m. in a Lockheed Sirius bound for Asia. Lindbergh tests the radio and engine during the run up and may stop at North Beach Long Island if performance falters, then remain in New York overnight if needed.
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Washington
Asia
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Siharly
North Beach
Long Island
New Yorke
German Banks Operate on Partial Basis Amid Decree
Berlin reports a new emergency decree fails to reopen German banks on full business basis tomorrow. Outlays to be paid out rise slightly, with authorities pledging to restore full banking as August 1 nears to avoid a fresh large run. Paris notes French and private banks pause a 100 million dollar loan to the Bank of England pending British approval amid fragile exchange. Harrisburg says Amtrak proposes changing stations to non agency status as lines shift from agency operations.
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United Press Berlin
von Hindenburg
Paris
Bank of France
Bank of England
France
Building and Loan Declares Six Per Cent Dividend
Directors of the Corry Building and Loan Association declared a regular six per cent dividend for the last six months January 1 to July 1. Earnings show the association is thriving and the dividend will be credited to savings accounts and paid in cash on paid-up subscriptions. The plan encourages small monthly savings as dividends are compounded semiannually. Despite tough conditions the Building and Loan shows progress with a conservative approach to meet borrowers’ needs.
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Corry Building and Loan Association
Uue
Youth Killed as Autos Crash Near Cashtown
In Gettysburg area an 18 year old Pittsburgh youth, Thomas J. Ingram, died from skull fracture and lung injuries after a collision with a westbound car driven by Harry Piddlemoser at Cashtown eight miles from town. Lee Dauler, 18, also of Pittsburgh, was slightly injured as the other vehicle swung left across his path.
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United Press
Gettysburg
Thomas J. Ingram
Pittsburgh
Lee Dauler
Cashtown
Here
Philadelphia
Harry Piddlemoser
McKnightstown
Riddlemoser
Ingram
Dauler
Datler
Riddlemeter
Tagram
Brown's Place
Dauley
Schenley Apartments
Plane crews launch transatlantic attempt from New York
Two Bellanca counterparts depart Floyd Bennett Field aiming for Moscow and Istanbul on a nonstop world flight. Pangborn and Herndon head for Moscow while Boardman and Polando set course for Istanbul as excitement builds among a crowd of 300 witnesses.
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Atlantic
Pangborn and Herndon
United Press
New York
Floyd Bennet
Lundy
Long T Jan
Moscow
Turkey
Sath
Dallow
James
Harbor Grove
Niu
Aulyice
Lie
Clyde Pangborn
Hugh Hedon, Jr
Bellanck
Ployd Bennet Field
Heatel
Ute Globe
Russell Boardman
John Polando
Bellanca
Cape Cuil
Istanbul
Ritts
Pangborn
Herndon
Dicorine Costes
Joseph Labrix
Boardman
Polando
Trey
Boardman-Polando
Janv Ol
Polindo
Gerritreen Bay
Ocean
Cape Cod
Jamaica Bay
Uneield
Panghorn
Princeton
One Dead and Two Ill From Poison Mushrooms
United Press dispatch from Altoona reports a man, his two daughters, and a girl died or were sick after eating toadstool mushrooms gathered last week. Kathleen Tomlison died, Michael Tomlinsol, 51, is seriously ill, Virgillis Tomlinsol, 10, recovers.
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Eres Altoona
Kathleen Tomil
Michael Fs Tumesolinset
Virgillis
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