Richmond Region Forecasts Gains in 1930 Outlook
Angus O. Swink, president of the Life Insurance Co, expects continued improvement in the Middle Atlantic in 1930. He cites a sound 1929 base, rising construction, higher coal output, and better tobacco prices. Virginia farm income may rise 10 to 15 percent. plans for a $65 million South Carolina highway program and James River channel work could boost activity.
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Atlantic
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Mystery surrounds Roy Andrews case in city hall jail
Rosalie remains jailed awaiting fate while Detective Sears questions her. A key witness Ann Schultz is expected to reveal new details about Roy Andrews disappearance and the feared ride. Uncle Peter Clarke disputes Roy and Rosalie engagement rumors, and suspicions deepen as townsfolk weigh motives and danger.
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Roy
Andrews
Peter
Peter Clarke
Sears
Ann Schultz
Ann
Great Wall of China Built Before Their Eyes
John and Peggy ride with the Little Black Clock to witness the Great Wall of China under construction. They watch forts rise, workers haul materials, and the wall stretch over mountains and deserts as time flows forward and back. The clock explains the wall's original purpose and the enduring effort to complete it.
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John
Peggy
China
Whitton Plans Two Month Visit to Florida Cities
E. R. Whitton a longtime local resident and former manager of the water company left today for New Port Richey Florida for a two month trip. He formerly lived at the Florida Point and intends to visit other Florida cities before returning to Decatur to make his home.
Women to Celebrate Fortieth GFWC Convention Here
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs marks its fortieth anniversary with a biennial convention in June in Denver. The event gathers club members from multiple chapters to celebrate and discuss progress and plans.
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Denver
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Classes Grow Sight Saving Programs in New York
In New York a program trains children in 30 sight saving classes across the United States. The classes are designed to preserve a waning sense of sight by teaching visual skills under controlled conditions.
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New York
United States
Paris Berlin Track Meet Likely Here This Fall
A women’s track and field contest between Berlin and Paris appears likely to be staged here as negotiations continue between the two cities.
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Paris
Berlin
Michigan Hockey Opens Seventh Year East Trip
Ann Arbor Michigan men’s hockey begins its seventh season with an eastern road swing facing Yale Colgate and Hamilton. The March 6 trip is highlighted by a test against Yale and the squad aims to build on recent progress.
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Mich
Michigan
Packsters
Yale
Colgate
Hamilton
Midland College QB Nordstrom Completes 68 Passes
Premont Nebraska Midland college quarterback Paul Nordstrom completed 68 of 154 pass attempts this season for 890 yards.
Trade with the Decatur merchant Buy Decatur real estate
A notice about transactions with the Decatur merchant Buy Decatur related to real estate and forthcoming dividends on properties in Decatur.
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Decatur
Decatur Real Estate
Decatur Properties
New Tax Ruling Affects Millions
Washington reports that a Supreme Court ruling holds that the difference in value of inherited securities at death and at sale constitutes taxable income. The test case, brought by Franklin Brewster of New York, upheld the Internal Revenue Commissioner's ruling against Brewster's position that tax should apply only to the rise from father's death to sale.
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Supreme Court
Franklin Brewster
New York
Brewster
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