Quezon inaugurated as Philippines Commonwealth president
Manuel Quezon was sworn in as the first president of the Philippine Commonwealth in Manila amid a large official turnout. Sergio Osmena took the vice presidency as the new unicameral legislature was sworn in, with U.S. officials attending and Roosevelt sending congratulations. International observers monitored unrest as Aguinaldo loyalists posed safety concerns and the constabulary mobilized across the islands.
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Washington
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Frank Murphy
America
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Industry conference on December 9 faces limited attendance
AJ George L Berry a co ordinator of New car industry faces a sparse turnout as Ford and the Automobile Manufacturers Association refuse to attend. The National Hardwood Lumber Association also declines citing opposition to NRA revival. Labor delegates aim to push licensing of industry and 30 hour work week for government contractors.
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Chicago
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Secretary Roper Sees End to Governmental Regimentation
Secretary Roper addressed the Associated Grocery Manufacturers of America in New York stating a breathing spell for business marks the end of regimentation and supports the profit system. He cited Roosevelt’s pledge as concrete with uncertainty in reform ending and noted informal orders to cut federal expenditures by 500 million dollars for 1936.
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Iowa Hog Bet Sparks Gambling Warrants and Blame
HERRING of Iowa and Goy, Floyd Olson of Minnesota made a one hog bet on the state university game. Herring lost and paid Olson with a fat hog. Virgil Case, Des Moines editor, swore out a state gambling warrant and threatened federal charges. Iowa misdemeanor. federal felony with steep penalties.
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General Election Returns Hint at Conservative Victory
Voters went to the polls in Britain for the seventh general election since the war. Counting is underway and results are not yet known. Baldwin is unopposed. Labor presses to defeat Ramsay MacDonald and other cabinet members. WAFD protests in Cairo against British rule turn deadly amid calls for Nessim Pasha’s resignation amid Italian influence concerns.
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Greeks Invite George II Back to Greek Throne Amid War News
Lane Carter Field reports on Greeks inviting George II to return to the throne as he vows to serve his people. Mussolini celebrates his birthday amid Ethiopian war moves with a strong embassy in Washington and a warning of retaliation.
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Assassination Plot Foiled Against U.S. Envoy in Cuba
Havana dispatches report Cuban Army thwarted a planned assassination of Jefferson Caffery the American ambassador to Cuba on the eve of execution. Six cars were prepared for escape and Cesar Villar, leader of the Confederation of Labor, was arrested amid claims radicals aimed to trigger U S intervention and a revolution. Thirty nine men allegedly swore to kill Caffery and others, with authorities linking the plot to anti government elements.
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You Will Eat A Ton Of Food This Year 2150 Pounds
The article estimates annual consumption figures with dairy and milk leading to about 2150 pounds of food per person. Half of this comes from milk and dairy, with 150 pounds each of meat fresh fruit and fresh vegetables. It also notes 230 pounds of flour and cereals and 102 pounds of sugar along with 35 pounds of canned fruits and vegetables.
Postum Free Week Offer Promises Health Boost
The Postum Company advertises a free week’s supply of health giving Postum to anyone who writes for it. The offer appears in another part of this paper and invites readers to request the week’s supply.
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Postum Company
Chelmsford Boy Reaches 95 as Family Tree Grows
John May of Chelmsford England celebrated his ninety fifth birthday by counting descendants. Four generations include seven children thirty four grandchildren fifty seven great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren.
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Chelmsford
England
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