Love and apologies seal a Detroit romance on rails
On a night train Wayne Adams insists on apologizing for past remarks and proposes marriage. Gay Elwell, hurt yet drawn to him, wrestles with trust as he reveals business triumphs and a plan to wed on Belle Isle in Detroit with friends Tim and Marian present. The passion-fueled ride ends with a playful kiss and a hopeful, stormy future.
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Gay
Gearle
Wayne
Guy
Blue
Marian
Charlotte
Mark
Detroit
Wilson
Johnny
New York
Mr. Adams
Tve
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Tim
Gay Elwell
Wayne Adams
Pontchartrain
Mer
Grand Central
Tim Keenans
Central Park
Johnny Wilsons
Belle Isle
Finis
Restrictions on Dual Public Office Holders Across States
A survey notes many states ban holding another public job, with eleven states enforcing blanket prohibitions. Florida faces lawsuits after lawmakers earned extra salaries from the executive branch. Courts in Arkansas Ohio and others have shaped rulings on legislators serving as local officials. Restrictions are more common in legislative and judicial branches than to executives.
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Alabama
Florida
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
North Carolina
Oregon
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Michigan
Missouri
New Mexico
New York
Arkansas
Ohio
Money cheap or dear
The United States can borrow cheaply as bond demand rises and rates stay near 2 and a half percent. The piece argues artificial factors like the unbalanced budget rising gold reserves and bank lending create cheap money, aiding the treasury but risking inflation unless countered by tighter reserves and budget balance.
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Christian Science Monitor
United States
Treasury
Federal Reserve
Dual Office Holding Questioned in Clarksburg Telegram
The Clarksburg Telegram argues that one public trust is enough and urges the upcoming administration to address dual office holding. It notes widespread criticism of holding multiple offices and cites constitutional provisions against it, highlighting exceptions in Idaho and Mississippi.
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Clarksburg
Public Administration
Beding
Idaho
Mississippi
War debt talks risk repeat of broken promises
The Wheeling Intelligencer notes that Finland pays nothing since 1932 while France and England seek renewed negotiations with the United States on war debts. It recalls past write downs totaling about 11 billion dollars after pledges were broken in 1933 and questions what grounds exist to trust new agreements.
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Santa Claus
Wheeling Intelligencer
Finland
France
United States
England
Liberty
Wilson
Leaders reject further payments in new agreements
The speaker states that further concessions are pointless as they would not force payment, and warns to prepare for the breaking of the new agreements just as the old ones were broken, declining any more money with thanks.
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Ing
Commons Debate Over BBC Absent King's Farewell Speech
Members in the Commons clash over the BBC broadcast of Edward's farewell. Questions arise about the timing after the king's abdication, whether speeches were made with government consent, and if previews were required. Some call programs mournful during constitutional crisis while others back the archbishop. a charter renewal hangs on the issue.
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M. P
Edward
BBC
King
Commons
Juror Address Questions Justifiable Homicide Claim
In closing, the defense urged acquittal arguing Maxwell’s death could be justifiable homicide if caused by blows to the head. The speaker depicted a father dragging a daughter by the hair and a daughter defending herself with a slipper as context for the jury. Four physicians testified Mu death resulted from causes.
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Fulton
Maxwell
County School Performance Drops Noted In Certification Rates
The county leads in field percent 74.6 with state average at 101, range 125 to 74.6. Eighth in teacher certification, 90.1 percent hold more than the standard normal certificate, high county at 98.9. Marion County hosts nearby teachers college, state average mentioned.
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Sper Bbigsienic Siabiaeui SE Gud
Taylor
Marion County
News Monopolized by King Edward Drama
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart notes eras when news centers on a single story. He cites Mrs. Simpson and Edward VII as dominating print and radio, while other events like Spanish affairs and the Van Sweringen empire receive scant attention or page-one space in newspapers.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D. c
Edward Mrs. Simpson
Valfaire Simpson
Philippines
Wheeler
van Sweringens
Spain
Roosevelt Peace Conference Edges King Edward Affair
The Buenos Aires reception. focus shifts to the Simpson scandal as the Pan American talks see a rift. Argentina leans toward Europe and the League of Nations, while the Americas push for a new world union separate from old powers, threatening conference success.
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Roosevelt
Buenos Aires
League of Nations
Simpson
State Bus Costs Vary Across Counties
The document notes that only four counties spend less per pupil on school buses. In counties with bus riders, $9.67 is spent per student annually. Other counties show costs from $7.85 to $25.46, while the state average stands at $15.24 per child.
Engineer-elect Cecil Stacy names Lawson Scott as chief deputy
Parkerburg December 17. County Engineer-elect Cecil Stacy says he will appoint Lawson Scott of Marietta Ohio as his chief deputy.
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Parkersbug
Cecil Stacy
Lawson Scott
Marietta, O
Six Day Bicycle Race Ends In Comedy Of Errors
A six day race features East Bicycle and Sauerkraut Center teams led by Squirrel Cage Johnson and Pickle Puss Adams. Dumbkopf and Yawnson lead early with mishaps and mash notes from Miss Bebe Bubblegum. The Zebra team name arises after multiple spills as Snigglefritz and Hassenpfeffer hold the lead at 56 hours. finish awaits tomorrow.
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William Ritt
Central Press
East Bicycle
Squirrel Cage Johnson
Pickle Puss Adams
Dumbkopt
Yawnson
Yawn Yawnson
Yawnson-Dumbkopf
Zebra
Snigglefritz
Hassenpfeffer
Veterinarian Seeks Rabies Quarantine for Grant District
Dr. C C Beall, Morgantown veterinarian, asked the state agriculture department to place a rabies quarantine on Grant district after finding five cases of the disease among cattle, horses, and a dog.
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Morgantown
C. C.beall
State Agriculture Department
Grant District
Red Cross Pharmacy Smokers’ Goods On Sale
Cigars tobacco pipes lighters cigarette cases tobacco pouches ash trays and smokers’ articles advertised at attractive prices by Red Cross Pharmacy with a catalog reference 238-tt wan.
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Red Cross Pharmacy
WPA workers hurt in dynamite blast landslide
In Sutton on December 17 a tree root loosened by a dynamite blast rolled down a hillside injuring Pat Murphy, a 60 year old WPA laborer. The accident highlights dangerous hillside work and WPA project risks.
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WPA
Sutton
Pat Murphy
Astonishing Boldness in Bridge Slams Central Press
A Central Press bridge note recounts a bold declarer’s play in a duplicate deal. West opens hearts, South doubles, then diamonds and spades are bid through a grand slam sequence. The declarer ruffs, rouses trumps, and, with careful discardings, makes a grand slam. Other pairs vary bids with 4 Spades or small slam in diamonds.
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West
Declarer
South
Dummy
Diamonde
Budget shifts push pension costs and agency funding
A GOP member notes no signs of cutting expenses as a $500 million share of old age pensions under the social security act is projected. The budget includes alcohol administration in the treasury and extra duties for social security. Twenty thirteen agencies move to a formal budget process, altering how they account for receipts and require Congressional appropriations.
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Treasury-Post Ofice Fund
Buchanan
Alcohol Administration
Treasury
Department
Congress
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Federal Housing Administration
Commodity Credit Corporation
Public Works Administration
Home Loan Bank Board
Electric |Home and Farm Authority
Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation
Surplus Commodities Corporation
Federal Savings i
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