Railroads and unions reach accord on pay
Washington reports an agreement between railroad executives and labor leaders to extend the 10 percent wage cut to June 30, 1934, in exchange for dropping a demand for further reductions. Eastman notes the deal avoids affronting the administration's policy while extending timelines for potential rate changes through February 16, 1934.
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Washington
Joseph E. Eastman
Eastman
Conference Committee of Managers
Railway Labor Excutive Association
First Race Track To Be Built At Martinsburg
Dr H G Tinkin former mayor announces the first race track and jockey club under West Virginia horse racing law. The plant features a mile track paddock and grandstand to be built on a site selected from three near the city in West Martinsburg June 22 anal
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Jockey Club
West Virginia
H. G. Tinkin
West Martinsburg
Ladies to compete on equal terms at Los Angeles air races
In Los Angeles July 1 to 4 the national air races welcome women as contenders. Mae Haizlip and Gladys ODonnell emerge as likely leaders, with Haizlip aiming for speed in the Thompson trophy era and O Donnell pursuing the Aerol trophy.
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Lady Birds
Los Angeles
Cal
Aviation Sun
Hey
Mae Hairlip
Jimmie Haizlip
St. Louis
Gladys O'Donnell
Long Beach
Cleveland
Mrs
Mae
Financing of firm told in FTC hearing
Washington June 22 financing operations of the Arkansas Natural Gas Corporation were detailed to the federal trade commission by Roger E Barnes, the commission accountant. The outstanding securities rose from 24950000 in 1928 to 66242410 in 1930 and the book value of common stock largely owned by City Service Company nearly doubled.
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Washington
Arkanasas Natural Gas Corporation
City Service Company
Federal Trade Commission
Roger E. Barnes
Commission
Luncheon Menu With Sardine Rolls And Crab Salad
Menu describes Tomato Juice Cocktail serving six with sardine rolls and crab salad. Includes buttered rolls, summer dessert, and coffee plus nuts. Recipe steps outline mixing, cooking and chilling. Spices for flavoring cakes use cinnamon cloves nutmeg and ginger.
Last-Minute West Virginia Dry Vote Campaign Opens
Charleston dispatch reports an intensive last minute campaign by the Anti-Saloon League urging West Virginia voters to oppose repeal measures. The drive centers on a pledge to be first to vote against reform efforts as election day approaches.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Mapa
Anr
Roosevelt sails for Portland after visit with granddaughter
President Roosevelt set sail from Little Harbor near Portsmouth, New Hampshire, aboard the Amberjack I vacation schooner at 10 15 a m after meeting his 14 month old granddaughter Sara Delano Roosevelt. The day’s voyage heads toward Portland Maine as part of a broader preparation for continued public duties and travel.
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Portsmouth
N. H
President Roosevelt
Little Harbor
Portsmouth Harbor
Sara Delano Roosevelt
Rooosevelt
Atlantic
Portland
How One Woman Lost 20 Lbs of Fat
An advertisement promoting Kruschen Salts as a fat loss aid. It claims weight loss and improvements in appearance with a daily half teaspoon in hot water for 30 days. It urges readers to consult a druggist, promises safety, and emphasizes health first.
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Adv
West Virginia Repeal Balloting May Decide Dry Status
P Scott McBride of the Anti Saloon League says West Virginia repeal vote next Tuesday is problematical depending on turnout. Leaders from the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment and the Association Against Prohibition expect a valiantly organized effort. Headlines fear the outcome hinges on where the mobilized dry forces stand before the June 27 special election delegates.
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Washington
P. Scott McBride
Anti-Saloon League
West ‘Virginia
Jourett Shouse
Association
West Virginia
McBride
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