Washington public utility contributions cited in 1980s hearings
A Washington hearing report details public utility officials and donors contributing to Democratic and Republican campaigns from the 1920s through the 1980s. Investigators note incomplete records, with several officials and directors linked to large sums, including a $22,000 donation by John D. Ryan and other major gifts to national committees.
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Aisectora
Ine & Trade Commission
W. Ju. Borne
Commission
W. T. Chantiané
Emmstl
Horne T
Atate
Congress
Chanl
Aif
Hotoe
Horne
John D. Ryan
Brooklyn Edison Company
Montane Power Company
Democratic Natonal Committee
George F. Baker, Jr
General Electric Company
Republi
Harry Paynes Whitney
Montana Power Company
Nicholas F. Brady
Whitney
Republican Campaign Fund
A. H. Wigelh
Republican Fund
Toledo Plan for Industrial Disputes hailed as sure cure
The Toledo industrial peace plan, devised by Edward F. McGrady, is praised as a remedy for muddled thinking in labor conflicts. Tested four times since June, it produced quiet, non spectacular victories, contrasting with violent rhetoric around strikes across northern Ohio.
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Toledo
Ohio
Edward F. McGrady
Department of Labor
Strike-Beret
McGrady
Ralph A. Lind
National Regional Labor Board
Cleveland
Federal Department of Labor
Labor strikes spur plan for nonpartisan panels in industry
A Toledo Edison shutdown threatened regional industry during a 1934 strike era. A permanent eight member nonpartisan labor panel was created with two five member subpanels to hear labor and industry cases. Lind named chairman and officials predicted fewer costly strikes as workers seek to regain what was lost. In Lincoln, Neb. a veteran meets his former army mate now governor Cochran, both from the 84th coast artillery.
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Toledo
Electric AutoLite
Ohio National Guard
United Automobile Workers Union
Chevrolet Motor Co
Fisher Body Co
Cleveland
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Toledo Edison Co
Lind
McGrady
Jabor
Lincoln
Neb
John T. Scullion
Casper
Wis
Roy Cochran
Nebraska
R. L. Cochran
É4th
Artilery
France
Cochran
Mauna Kea Eruption Gap Cited by Hawaiian Academy of Sciences
The Hawaiian Academy of Sciences expedition reports Mauna Kea has not erupted for about 25,000 years. The study focused on the 13,825 foot peak during recent fieldwork.
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Mauna Kea
Hawaii
Hawaiian Academy of Sciences
Montgomery Trolley Faces Bus Substitution Threat
The Montgomery trolley system once the world’s first may yield to gasoline buses amid talks between Alabama Power and prospective buyers. City officials weigh franchise transfer pending approval. mayor wants exact service and fare plans if trolleys are replaced by buses. Local claims to first successful streetcar are supported by state historian.
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Montgomery
A.C. Coisman
Alabama Power Company
Richmond
Ames
Peter A
Alabama
Billroy's Stars to Twinkle Here on Monday Night
Billroy's comedians bring brand new shows and a fresh cast to town for a single Monday night performance under the big tent seating 4,000 opposite Malone Motor Company. The act marks the 12th or 17th anniversary tour with manager Bilroy Wehle directing a Florida–built company.
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Billroy
Billy Wehle
Bilroy
Baker Jet
Malone Motor Company
Florida
Wehle
Vaudeville Nights at Villa Venice Miami Beach
Notes list musicians from Ben cha’s Villa Venice and Weblected club acts, with over ten vaudeville acts and Daphne the Queen of Fan Dancers as a highlight. Ladies enter free with an adult, prices posted, usherettes in place, doors open 7 1 1 2, overture at 7 30, curtain at 8 15.
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Bencha
Villa Venice
Miami Beach
Daphne
Knowls Lat in Borkeley Callt Nov Hor Caller Champion
Carl Todd, a Bedford Indiana senior, wins UC Berkeley horn calling contest with a clearly intoned wheeo-o pla ple ply. Judges note other contestants had range but used phrase soo c-8 meaning a pig scramble.
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Borkeley
Carl Todd
Bedford
Ind
University of California
W. H. Chandler
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Ors
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Firestone University
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Malone Motor Co
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