Post Office Dept Will Become Self Sustaining In 1934
Announcement by J C O Mahoney First Assistant Postmaster General outlines plans for the Post Office Department to operate as a self supporting unit in the 1934 fiscal year. It cites prior deficits of 146 million in 1931 and rising past 205 million, with the current year estimate at 125 million, and promises significant savings through cost reductions and furloughs while preserving service. The piece notes a shift toward responsibility for securities under a new buyer beware framework, with required public filings and examinations, and potential civil and criminal penalties for false statements. It also mentions the Securities Bill and the easing of blue sky practices to curb stock frauds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Dept
J. C. O'Mahoney
Post Office Department
Cean Mall
General Parley
Tayeal Emptor
Federal Trade Commission
The
Trade Commission
Pet deer with odd habits in Three Lakes Wisconsin
Twenty years ago in June 1913 a resident of Three Lakes owned a pet deer that developed a taste for ice cream and showed a fondness for automobile riding, according to journal files.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Lakes
Wis
Treasury Count as Woolf Preparers to Take Over
Major Waller O. Woolf will be counted out as treasurer on Thursday. He will hand over all dollars and coins, with a formal count beginning at 4 30 p m. today and extending over several weeks. William A Julian will supervise the transition and representatives will protect interests tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Waller O. Woolf
United States
Goyer
Treasury
Wien
Uecent
Woods
William A. Julian
Cinemnat
Tennessee
Roosevelt
Cincinnati
Remembrance of Early City Figures and Places
A compact summary notes early local figures and landmarks: S. A. Bennett and the Railroad House near Cross Street now Maple Avenue. S. B. Gail Bay who compiled the city’s first complete directory. Miss Franks Little who taught at Hatch School. J. J. Loomis owner of the Downer Hose on Washington Street north of the tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Bennett
Railroad House
Eaet
Cross Street
Maple Avenue
S. B. Gail Bay
Miss Franks Little
Hatch School
J. J. Loomis
Washington Street
Lost 40 Pounds On Doctor's Advice
Miss Bertha Waldo of Maraun North Dakota credits Kruschen Salts with shedding over 40 pounds in a year. The ad urges daily morning doses, promises health benefits, improved vitality, and urges readers to buy from Kelster's Cut Rate or any drug store with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Waldo
Maraun
N. Dak
Kelster
Kruschén
Speakeasies Targeted as Unlicensed Dealers Face Action
Police and state officials prepared to tackle unlicensed speakeasies in the city and county as legal beer sales continue, with a last minute rush to license and stock. Chief Detzet and State Police official Price stood ready to act on complaints though no concentrated drive was certain. About 295 to 250 outlets were expected to be licensed by 6 pm yesterday, while many stores rushed to liquidate beer stocks rather than seek licenses. authorities would act on license violations first, prioritizing enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bening Mhursday
William Detzet
Sere
Edcard Price
Lawrence Taylor
William Detzel
Two Accidents Near Warren Reported in Warren
Two holiday weekend accidents near Warren are to be heard by local justices of the peace. A car driven by Amihiy Cohan of Walnut Street leftConewango Avenue extension, injuring passenger Betty Casey. Cohan faces charges of reckless driving and driving without a license. Another collision on Matthews Run Road near Youngsville left John Ribicki detained, charged with failing to stop. Police say a coat passenger Edwin Olson’s car veered into a ditch after colliding with Ribicki’s coachman, with Mrs Olson sustaining minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Amihiy Cohan
Walnut Street
Conewango Avenue
Betly Casey
Paulker
Coban
Matthews Run
Youngsville
John Ribicki
Olson
Shorter shifts after Hazel Atlas tank collapse
A large glass tank failed at Hazel No. 2 plant in Washington causing a shift change to six hours for about 600 workers. Roughly 45 employees were tied to the tank and two weeks pass before eight hour shifts resume. Metcalfe breaks 19 records in 40 races at Milwaukee meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Metcalfe
Milwaukee
Wis
Ralph Metcalfe
Marquette University
Oil City and Titusville Tax Levis Slashed
Oil City cuts city millage to 19.5 for 1924 a 25 percent cut over the 18 mill rate of the past four years. School millage remains 20 mills. City employee wages to drop about 10 percent saving about 17000 yearly. Titusville adopts 14 mill tax rate a one mill cut and lowers per capita tax to 3 dollars saving residents about 18147.58.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City Council
Titusville School Board
OM. City
Oil City
Ol City
Tinusville
Pitueville
Fred R. Whitcomb
Louis Rieke
Treasurs
Collapsible hall tree by Ruth Nebs wins wholesale interest
A folding hall tree invented by Miss Ruth Nebs of Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin has attracted offers from several wholesale concerns. The design folds to a compact five foot space for hanging wraps, easing storage in homes and shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgeon Bay
Wis
Ruth Nebs
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Corry Evening Journal
West South Street
Corry
A.D
Speakeasies
Dancer
Springfield
Waller West
Sue
Columbia
University of Missouri
SEREI
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center Street
New Pier
Celoron Park
University OF Michigan
Pete” Bloomquist
Model Dairy Co
PENNA
Titusville
del Monte
Sultana
Davis
Necuec
Chase & Sanborn
Saosors
B. Bag
the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea CO
Ples
Doane
West Main Street
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