World grain talks edge toward accord in London
At a London conference the United States team led by Henry Morgenthau pressed toward a four-nation agreement with Australia Canada and Argentina to curb world wheat surpluses. The aim is a two year plan to reduce a 400 million bushel excess while preserving American grain production policies and storage, with progress hampered by past Geneva failures and broader farm policy debates.
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London
Lkely
United States
Henry Morgenthau
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Whu
Stanley Bruce
Manic McDoug ‘Ail
Howard Svergwson
Carlos Breviar
Real Prebisch
Mr. Morgenthau
Frederick Murphy
Minnespolia ‘Tribune
Minnesota
Geneva
Srs
Washington
Uelé
Barller
Iatens
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Gandola
Avie Inija
Argentina
Twenty Years Ago In Corry Journal Files June 10 1973
Telegraphic advices report hostilities in the Balkans with Greece likely to enter the conflict. Corry mourns editor Frank McLean as about thirty five members travel to Union City for funeral services. Local school superintendent resigns over board support. Various local social notes include senior class torchlight, birthday celebrations, and a carnival opening for the baseball club.
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Corry Judge
Union City
Timesnterprine
Frank
McLean
Signs of a Change in Cuba
The week shows potential shifts in Cuba as General Machado publicizes constitutional reforms and agrees to election of a Vice President. The regime has long curtailed liberties and faced assassinations, with many in exile and rumors of plots. Washington hopes for relief if peace returns, but likely concessions remain uncertain.
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Cuba
Republic
Machado
San Olive
Illiberties
Havana
Washington
Seasonable Warning To Swimmers
Dr J Bruce McCreary deputy secretary of health in Harrisburg warns swimmers of Pennsylvania drowning risks after last year saw about four hundred deaths. He notes fewer drownings in recent years but still high totals, urges supervision over isolated spots, and cautions youths ages 10 to 19 and overconfident swimmers. Swimming remains safe with proper safeguards and responsible behavior.
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J. Bruce McCreary
Pennsylvania
McCreary
Harrisburg
Yale
World Wheat Agreement Nearer
Four major wheat producing nations report progress toward a two year production agreement aimed at stabilizing supply and prices. US, Canada, Australia, and Argentina participate in ongoing talks with Geneva representatives and other key producers.
Hollywood Film Shop antics and souvenir thefts in Hollywood
Hollywood gossip details widespread souvenir thefts on movie sets and in studios. Names such as Connie Bennett Richard Dis Irene Dione Lilian Harvey Katharine Hepburn appear in anecdotes about stars and fan interactions. The piece mixes humorous notes on actors talents and a running thread about thefts from sets and props.
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Alanson Edwards
United Press
Hollywood
Uber
Connie Bennett
Richard Dis
Irene Dione
Vageard
Catework
Ken
Misa Dunne
Miss Bennett
Ann Harding
Dolores del Rio
Dix
Joel McCrea
Rina May Oliver
Jasper
Edna
Uist
Melody Cruise
Katharine Hepburn
Tun
Ming
Walter Cullett
Fragmentary queries on historic street events and railroad agents
The text presents four questions about dates tied to C C Holden on First Avenue, a Union Echo on Wrvex Street burning, R B Murdoch as joint agent for several rail lines, and a batch of truckers employed to transfer freight to the P T freight line.
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Driggist
First Avenue
Union Echo
Wrvex Street
New York & Pannsylvania R Rs
P. &. Te Freight
Astoria Shipments Rise in March 1923
Water shipments out of Astoria surged by 80 percent in March 1923 compared with the same month last year. The report notes Viator lines handling the increased volume and highlights a strong uptick in maritime traffic through the port.
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Orc
Viator
Astoria
Hwamie Morith
Senators shed coats in Morgan inquiry fashion notes
United Press reports from Washington June 1 describe a Senate Morgan inquiry session where witnesses wore short sleeves after coats were shed. J P Morgan figures were revealed with braces noted as white. John W Davis and Junius Spencer Morgan appeared without suspenders.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Morgan
George Whitney
Morgan Partners
J. P. Morgan
J. Pier & Co
John W. Davis
Bandit nabbed after daylight hold up
A dapper young man wearing a neat suit staged a bold daylight holdup at the McAnn shoe store on Lith and State streets. He forced manager John R. Cost into the back room, took $14.70 after two visitors arrived, then fled. Michael Gaerton, alias Brlette paroled from Ohio State penitentiary, was captured soon after on Peach Street by Patrolman Welter May. Gaertson was found with $148 of the loot. he surrendered when May leveled a revolver at him.
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Brie Iune
McAnn
John R. Cost
Michael Gaertson
Alla Dace
Tiller
Brlette
Ohio State Penitentiary
Cleveland
Moor Hall
Peach Street
Geertson
Welter May
Geartson
May
Washingtons First Ladies By Ione Quinby Grigs
Washington's First Lady, Mrs Henry T Rainey, wife of the speaker, earns praise for helping recover John Paul Jones's body for return to America. A planter of social reform, she directs charity work, supports juvenile institutions in Europe, and engages in gardening and sociology while shaping policy interests.
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Ione Quinby
Grigcs Central Press
Washington
Capitol
Henry
Henry T. Rainey
H Congresamai
John Paul Jones
Paris
America
Rainey
Congressional Ciil
Europe
Secon
John Garner
da M. Tarbell
Congressional
Ella McBride
Harvard
Neb
Carrollton
I11
Raineys
Boston traffic cop relies on natural whistle fame
A Boston traffic officer is noted for not using a whistle, instead depending on his natural voice and talent. His whistle-free style has made him famous among locals and observers in the city.
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Boston
George Lb
Meteor fragment narrowly misses man near Toledo
A fragment of a meteor struck near Toledo, Washington, moments after detaching from a larger object. The witness, W. J. Hilligoss Jr., picked up the glowing fragment, reporting it still hot as the meteor burrowed into the ground.
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Toledo
W- J. Hillighes, Jr
Hilligoss
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