Sprague resigns critic of Roosevelt monetary policy
United Press reports economist Dr. Oliver M. W. Sprague resigning as financial adviser and attacking the administration’s monetary program. He vows to rally public opinion against policy, warning of inflation and credit breakdown, while Treasury personnel shakeup and Chamber of Commerce criticism unfold. London markets note a sharp pound movement as Sprague’s stance sparks wide debate.
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Richard L. Ghidley
United Press
Washington
Oliver M. W. Sprague
Sprague
Roosevelt
Treasury
United States Chamber of Commerce
Dear Acheson
Harvard University
Hoover
Audrey Mellon
Ogden L. Mills
Bank of England
London
O. M. W. Sprague
United States
Thedaurus
Bank of Enplein
Pre Christmas parade plans discussed by merchants
Final plans for a pre Christmas parade and Christmas tree lighting in the business district were set to be discussed at a Merchants and Business Men meeting at the Municipal Building. Committees reported progress securing trees and decorations with attendance urged for decision and coordination.
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Ollock
Merchante I
Santa Claus
F. Z. Engiend
Montepal
Vinety
Mercantile
U S Bonds Heavily Sold Amid Treasury Signals
Heavy selling hit United States government bonds as Wall Street weighed remarks from a Treasury official warning of possible large issuances. Treasury issues moved in varied blocks with totals around $592,000 to $805,000, prices dropping several fractions to as low as 98 10/82. Bond activity showed declines across Liberty bonds and Treasury issues, reflecting market unease.
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Vied Press
New York
United States
Wall Street
M. W. Spraché Fiaw
U.S
Brush Fire Threatens Pasadena in Large Volunteer Effort
A major brush fire threatened Pasadena’s hills and residential areas, burning about 1000 acres along a three mile stretch. Firefighters from a large volunteer force fought the blaze across three sites, with losses estimated around 100000. Homes were destroyed as winds fanned flames toward foothill areas before firefighters contained the fire.
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Unite Presa
Pasadena
Futhe
Wujinga
Mrs Roosevelt Visits Model Miners Town in West Virginia
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt visits the model mining town Arthurdaley in Fairmont West Virginia meeting enthusiastic crowds. The visit highlights a project to rebuild housing for over 200 miners families with integrated farming and early development plans funded by the American Society of Friends along with local sponsors.
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Mrs. Roosevelt
Model Miners
West Virginia
United Press
Fairmont
W. Va
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Arnelsville
Lord Fairfax
Washington
Arthurdaley
Priands
County group named to handle Petroleum Code in Erie
The Erie county petroleum code committee, chaired by K. W. Van Tassel, lists 15 members from major oil firms including White Rock Oil Co, Bayerson Oil Works, Standard Oil, Kendall Refining, Atlantic Refining, Emblem Oil, Pentz ol Co, and American Oil. The panel aims to educate industry participants, enforce code provisions, and investigate violations with federal assistance if needed.
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van Lassel
Brie
Talluy
Y. van Tassel
Ehelynan
White Rock Oi Co
Erie
Bayer
Bayerson Oil Works
Donaldson
Keystar
Hammond
Standard Oil Co
Pt Pa
J. Conor
Kendall Refining Go
H. C. Burkett
Atantic Refining Co
Glen Wood
Atlantic Refining Co
Raleigh van ‘Tassel
Emblem Oil Co
Genry
J. G. Miller
the Pentzoil Co
Emblem Oi Co
Union City
H. C. Grimsley
American Ol Co
Erie City
van Tassel
VanTassel
Naval Committee
Lacal
Paris Excited Over Reports Of Gold Standard Departure
Paris reports stirred by rumors of France abandoning the gold standard. Spectators circulated alleged signs of abandonment from New York London and Berlin, with similarities to tactics used in earlier financial shocks. French banks defended the franc’s resilience amid the talk and press scrutiny.
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Hfese
Paris
Financial Me
France
Tony
New York
London
Bertin
Togty
Lindberghs Rest Will Leave Soon From Azores
Col Charles A Lindbergh and Mrs Lindbergh plan to depart Horta on the first clear day but refuse to disclose their destination. They have asked about landing conditions at San Miguel in the Azores while weather across the islands worsens with heavy fog and poor visibility.
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Horta
Payal
Azores
Charles A Lindberg
Lindbergh
Fins
San Miguel
Five Men Linked to Brooke Hart Slaying Case
Federal authorities announced a nationwide manhunt for five suspects in the abduction and alleged slaying of Brooke Hart, a 22 year old San Jose businessman. Two men already held confessed to abducting Hart and dumping his body into San Francisco Bay on November 8. Detectives pursued leads from a farm woman and her daughter who described five men in a vehicle transferring Hart from a truck to a sedan en route to the hills beyond Stockton and Sacramento.
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San Francisco
Brooke L Hart
San Jose
Attorny
H. McPike
McPile
Thomas
Thuemond
John M. Holmes
Youne Harr
San Frantisco Bay
Thurmond
Holmes
Meir
Ars. D. Silveria
Stockton
Sacramento
Pinchot names Penn'a liquor control board
Harrisburg November 22 Gov Pinchot announced the appointment of three men to Pennsylvanias new liquor control board as provided in his previous press statement The appointees are Thomas W Phillips Bath A Marshall Champeon Pittsburgh and Robert G Gaw trop West Chest Yi
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Pinchot
PENN
Liquor Control Board
United Frees
Harrisburg
Gov. Pinchot
Spakkvr
Berver
Early dam project eyed at Columbus site
Engineers from the State Department of Forests and Waters survey a proposed dam at Columbus. Louis G. Munroe of Fredonia, formerly of Columbus, reports the department backs rebuilding with a concrete dam costing about 10000 dollars. No state funds exist. locals seek materials funding and labor through relief programs while a site survey and planning proceed.
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Lie Alte
Pew Lam
Columbus
Louis G. Munroe
Fredonia
Suf Helmns
Two Pinchot liquor bills debated in Harrisburg
Harrisburg dispatch reports two of Governor Pinchot's liquor bills on the House floor for debate. One would impose a permanent $1 tax per gallon on whiskey. the other would raise license fees for distillers breweries and wineries. Amendments exempt denatured sacramental and medicinal liquors from the tax. the license bill would cut or modify windfall fees and include a tentative 50 00,0010 state softwood names provision. The measures were referred to the House Ways and Means committee for public hearing after Monday sessions.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pinchott
House Weys Ang Mesna
Morton Witkin
Philadelphia
14 Die in Air Crash at Kharkov
Moscow reports a World’s largest airliner, just completed, crashed near Kharkov killing one person. The all metal craft, designed to carry 120 passengers, failed to provide detailed accident information in dispatches received today.
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United Press
Moscow
Kharkov
Wanyit
Fear Lid Being Placed on Press at Washington
Washington reports a sudden shift as Acting Secretary Morgenthau bars officials from speaking to reporters. Newsroom protests erupt across papers of varied politics, voicing concern the administration plans tighter control on government information and a retreat from open reporting.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Treasury Department
Treasury
Morgenthahn
Rosevelt
Morgenthau
Gen. Johnson
Circus Troupe Narrowly Escapes After 100 Foot Plunge
Corelli's Indoor Circus en route from Meadville to Gloversville, N Y, plunged down an embankment near Bradford. All crew survived. two horses died, others injured or shaken. Trainer and animals reportedly escaped with varying injuries. Vehicle wrecked, family members aboard including Mr and Mrs Torelli, their 15 year old son, and an infant.
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Mex
Bradford
Perse
Reiljed
Torelli Circus
Enmite
Meadville
Gloversville
Mra
Torell
Fley
Elk County Director Harrisburg Web Announcement
Harrisburg PA announces no appointment for county administrator. Badaway named interim administrator for Elk County until a permanent choice is made.
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Harrisburg
Eric 4
Bite
Teil
Pennsylvania
Badaway
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