Jersey Mayor Leads City Bootleg Raids Halt Prohibition
Mayor L Alexander directed raids on three alleged bootleg joints in the city. Patrolmen confiscated wine and beer, one arrest occurred at 419 Second Avenue with a $25 fine and costs. Raids continued on East Main Street and Varasso Street despite earlier results as authorities vow to close illegal taverns via disorderly conduct actions.
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L. Alexander Lastight
Vulda
Tuppersburg
Plannigan
Mulheir
Joe Amoroso
Second Avenue
Alexander
Amoroso
Porter
Flo
East Main Street
Lotus C
Sprig Street
Varasso
Vanderlip Foresees Pickup in Business
United Press reports that Vanderlip, retired banker, speaks to optimism in reviving business across industry sectors. He notes prior depression stemmed from production outpacing demand, with improved methods boosting output while demand lagged. He predicts a rebound as companies adjust to new efficiencies and market conditions, inviting further discussion with press.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Calif
Pesiain
Fubion
Blank A. Vanderlip
New York
Press
Mayor appeals for aid to needy in Corry relief drive
Mayor C L Alexander urges urgent support for Emergency Fund by Community Chest as employment declines increase demand for fuel and provisions. He notes local hardship surpasses prior weeks, asks for large cash contributions and calls residents to buy 40 cent entertainment tickets to raise funds.
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Cony
T Ie Community Chest
C. L.alexander
Corry
Tin
Alexander
Jefferson City
Fire Sweeps Lyric Theatre In Oil City
A fire last night at the Lyric theatre in Oil City caused about $25,000 in damage before firefighters stopped the flames. The blaze started on stage among draperies shortly after the show ended, damaging smoke and water affected areas. a new sound reproducing machine was ruined. Manager Herman Stahl said the attraction was recently remodeled and the loss was substantial.
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Oil City
Mar
Lyric Theatre
Kemen
Herman Stahl Sali
Five Children Die In Bus Freezing Tragedy In Towner
Reports from Sheridan Lake 15 miles away say another school bus with an undetermined number of children has been missing since Thursday. Battleship Arizona carrying President Hoover back from the Caribbean was four miles off Hampton Roads at noon. James M Cox former Ohio governor and 1920 Democratic nominee underwent an appendectomy in Miami. Walter Lippmann left the World and joined the New York Herald Tribune.
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United Press Towner
Colo
Mar
Sheridan Lake
Here
Washington
Arizona
Hoover
Carrbbean
Hampton Roads
Miami
James M. Cox
Ohio
New York
Walter Lippinis
New York Melogram
New York Herald Tribune
Seismograph Records Severe New York Earthquake
An earthquake of severe intensity was recorded on the seismograph at Forsham university in New York. Today in Daytona Beach Mrs L A Ward of Yates Center Kans Mrs Gartride Bush of Kenton C and Craig of Coral Ridge Ky were drowned when their cab plunged through an open draw into the Halifax river.
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New York
Forsham University
Daytona Beach
L.A. Ward
Yates Center
Kans
Gartride Bush
Kenton
Craig
Coral Ridge
Halifax
Eynon Charges Politics in Lax Tax Collection
Harrisburg March 28. The dispute over delinquent gasoline taxes widens as Benjamin Gynon state registrar of motor vehicles accuses ex secretary of revenue Charles Johnson of knowledge that politics incompetence or fraud hindered the division. Eyney says Johnson was told Philadelphia office force politics influences work. Pinchot administration notes the collection task lies with the Attorney General, while Philadelphia tax efforts face changes and reported delinquents.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Fisher
Pinchot
Benjamin Gynon
Eynon
Charles Johnson
Revenue
Johnson
Philadelphia
Clyde King
Eyney
Allegheny County
Dotinson
J. K. Rigby
Attorney-General’s Department
Child Killed by Auto Near Clarion
Six year old Harold Neely of Reedsburg near Clarion was killed instantly last night when struck by an automobile driven by Arthur Hillis of Rimersburg. Police reported Hillis was exonerated of blame and said lights of approaching cars blinded him.
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United Press Clarion
Harold Neely
Reedsburg
Here
Arthur Hillis
Rimersburg
Hillis
Mysterious ship sinks off New Jersey coast with 15 aboard
Reports say an unidentified vessel carrying 15 passengers plus crew vanished in an empty sea near Barnegat Light after distress signals were sent for hours. Coast Guard vessels searched for lifeboats and the sinking ship, while an English steamer named Lion moved to assist. No wreckage or survivors were immediately found.
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United Press
New York
Niel
Barnegat Light
United Press Today
Lutssip
Coast Guard
Manasquan
N. J
Manasquad
Batesgal Light
Naval
Asbury Park
New Jersey
Weather outlook for the northeast and mid-Atlantic
The Weather Bureau reports a period from March 30 to April 4 with generally fair conditions in the north and middle Atlantic states. Rain around Thursday, colder start to the week with much below normal temperatures in the middle Atlantic, a warmer midweek, then cooler again toward week’s end.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
North
Middle Atlantic
Five Best Radio Entertainments Selections Listed
The listing shows radio lineups across networks with orchestras and choral acts. Leon Belasco leads a CBS network program on WABC, WHAF hosts Salon Singers on NBC, and the Dix ie Chorus appears on NBC with multiple time slots.
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WABC
CBS
Leon Belasco
NBC
Wiz
Dixie Chorus
Move Against Coach Sparks Fight Over School Curtailment
A heated community dispute centers on cuts to school expenditures led by Superintendent Dewey. Residents and taxpayers urge the Instruction Committee to resist the proposed curtailment and scrutinize special course funding while demanding a common sense solution before final board action.
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Lsugens
Toyes
Dewey
Sedrie McCall
Yale
Mr. Dewey
Bea
Bowey Ln
Unwl
Six Die in Blaze at Loyal Wisconsin Fire Tragedy
Six persons died in a blaze that destroyed two Hiree buildings in Loyal's business district. Victims include Mrs. Mathew Beng er, 23, Mrs. Joseph Shobar, 80, Frank Christensen, Robert Christensen, 10, Marie Christensen 9, Jane Christensen 5, residents above the stores. The fire forced other residents into the street during the night.
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United Press Loyal
Wis
Mathew Benger
Joseph Shobar
Frank Christensen
Robert Christensen
Marie Christensen
Jane Christensen
Traffic light at Smith and Church streets resumes tonight
Ben F Starr, superintendent of public safety, announced the traffic signal at Smith and Church resumes operation this evening. Councilman Stary urged drivers to observe the signal and remain alert at the intersection as winter slowdowns and rising Roosevelt highway traffic necessitate the control. The resumed light should slow speeding and reduce violations on the main thoroughfare while easing congestion.
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Smith and
Church Streets
Ben. F. Starr
Couneiman Stary
Roosevelt Highway
Smith Center Street
Daisy DeVoe Wins Temporary Freedom
Daisy DeVoe former secretary to Clara Bow gains temporary release after four efforts to obtain liberty while appealing for a new trial. Presiding Judge Nathaniel Conrey of the District Court of Appeals orders a habeas corpus hearing next Tuesday. She was convicted of stealing 825 dollars from Miss Boy and given five years probation with 13 months in jail.
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Wey Walteg
Pinchot Aims Amendments to Plant Police Plan
Harrisburg March 28 Governor Pinchot prepared to amend his industrial police plan to address objections raised by labor and the public. After a second conference with labor, industry and public representatives, he will draft amendments for further discussion. The conference lacked iron workers’ representatives. The Musmanny bill, opposed by Pinchot, would shift coal and iron police powers to the state and remove their police powers, a change not adopted by the Pinchot camp.
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Harrisburg
Pinchot
Industrral Police
Labor Organization
Wer
Itm
Pinghot
Musmanny Hill
Senate
Hansa
Pinchol
Convict Yarrow Faces Jail Over Obscene Book Case
In Chicago on March 28 Rev Philip Yarrow president of the Illinois Vigilance Association faced a choice between jail or paying 5000 dollars for malicious prosecution of Walter Shaver a bookseller arrested for selling an ordered copy of A Night in a Moorish Harem to Yarrow’s investigator George Brown Yarrow who led anti obscenity campaigns could be jailed if the 5000 payment is not made Judge Frank H Hayes planned a motion for a new trial next Saturday Malice verdict allowed the judge to jail Yarrow if the money isn’t paid and evidence showed he received 30 percent of fines from arrests he caused
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United Press
Chicago
Philip Yarrow
Illnois Vigilance Association
Yarrow
Walter Shaver
George Brown
Frank H. Hayes
Hayes
Five Tot Snowstorm Tragedy Shocks Plains Town
Five young children died trapped in a blizzard on the Towner to Halley highway after their vehicle was engulfed by a storm that blocked the road for hours. Annie Johnson and Jane Stone, among others, were found dead, with two boys missing. The storm halted traffic, grounded planes, and caused widespread damage across the plains while easing drought conditions with much needed rain and snow.
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Willy
Annie Johuson
Aye Stone
Trevaleer
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Otien
Eildverr
Cunéng
Nes
Wustriét
Kiowa
Thavsdey Wien
Tuel
Urexen
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Robert Brown
Miller
Kenseth Johnson
Dhzaard
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Max
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Mercury
Ilinois
Ohio
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