NRA Cuts Dry Cleaning Prices Across Nation
The NRA enforces a 20 percent cut in minimum prices for dry cleaning nationwide with a horizontal shift to 59 to 75 cent ranges for various quality levels. Isadore Paul of New York, head of the National Retail Dry Cleaners and Outlet Association, pledges compliance and seeks further reductions through complaints and revisions.
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Washington
NRA
Isidore Paul
New York
Paul
New York City
National
Retail Dry Cleaners and Outlet Association
W. H. Davis
Federal Trade Commission
Canadian Liner Is Abandoned By Crew
The Canadian liner Prince George was abandoned after grounding near Northern British Columbia. All 12 passengers reached shore safely by lifeboat at Annox four miles away. Vessels from Alaska and Canada raced to assist as U S coast guard cutter and Prince John prepared to aid the stricken ship.
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Prince George
Radio Rock
British Columbia
Annox
Vancouver
B. C
United States Coast Guard
Alert
Ketchikan
Alaska
Prince John
Prince Rupert
Observatory Inlet
Portland Canal
Vessel Strands Near Anyox After Collision Near Observatory Inlet
The Prince George left Prince Rupert yesterday morning and was near Anyox on her voyage when she struck the rocky coast of Observatory inlet. Stranded on Vadio rock with a crew of about 60, immediate assistance requested as salvage efforts begin.
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Prince George
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France Links Germany to Massive Spy Ring
Paris reports reveal Shadows of Germanys top spy network behind a 40 member espionage ring. Two Americans were seized as authorities broaden probes beyond France amid fears vital military secrets may have crossed borders. Investigators flagged Berlin connections and Soviet angle while considering deportation for suspects including Mr and Mrs Switze. News notes US inquiry and further espionage leads involving Finland and eastern France.
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Germany
France
Berlin
Robert Switze
New York
New Jersey
Switzes
United States
Switze
Mondanelle
Mme
Lidia Tchekaloff Stahl
Louis Martin
Ministry of Marine
Finland
Surete
Mme. Stahl
Surete Generale
Marie Louise Mar
Yankees favor reinstatement of Joe Jackson
The World Telegram quotes Ed Barrow, business manager of the New York Yankees, as favoring the reinstatement of Joe Jackson who was banned from organized baseball over his part in the 1919 World Series scandal.
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New York
The
World-Telegram Today
Ed Barrow
New York Yankees
Joe Jackson
Police Wagon Hijacked In Norfolk Bootleg Run
A Norfolk police patrol wagon carrying 240 gallons of bootleg liquor from Ocean View to headquarters was hijacked by liquor runners this afternoon. They escaped with the wagon and the liquor.
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Norfolk
Ocean View
Fire in White House waste-paper room quickly doused
A fire erupted in the White House executive offices waste-paper room today but was swiftly extinguished with no damage reported. Fire crews responded and contained the blaze, no injuries or evacuations noted.
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Washington
White House
APC Sets New Domestic Gold Offer At 834.06 An Ounce
The APC reset its offer for newly mined domestic gold to 834.06 per ounce today, reflecting market adjustments.
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Washington
APC
Coca Cola Executive Frederick Campbell Dies in New Rochelle
Frederick M. Campbell a 33 year old Coca Cola executive died in New Rochelle after locking himself in the basement garage with his car engine running. Medical Examiner Amos C. Squire ruled death by his own action asphyxiation.
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New Rochelle
Frederick M. Campbell
Coca-Cola Company
Amos C. Squire
North Carolina approves low bids for nine road projects
Raleigh December bids were opened for nine highway and public works projects and the state commission today approved all the lowest bidders for the work.
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Raleigh
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Statewide 3 Percent Retail Sales Tax Endorsement
The state sales tax division ruled that sales at retail to any person, regardless of residence, must be taxed at a three percent levy.
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Raleigh
Governor’s Mansion Roof Recondition Fund Approved
The governor’s mansion, built about 30 years ago, will have its roof reconditioned with federal funds covering the cost. The Civil Works Administration approved a project allotment of $895.72 for the work on the mansion roof.
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Raleigh
Civil Works Administration
Legion Seeks Large Budget Increase for Veterans
American Legion officials estimate the economy act amendment could raise the federal budget by about 70 million dollars for the coming fiscal year. Of this, 10 million would aid dependents and orphans of veterans, with further funding for widows and orphans care on par with Spanish American War awards. The proposal also calls for expanding the army, Navy capacity, and a larger National Guard, plus a reserve corps and a youth training program.
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American Legion
Rooseveltould
Sdeas
Edra Hayes
Adopon
I Navy
London
Legion
War Policies Commission
Care Hayes
The
National Guard
Reserve Corps
CMTC
Navy
Weed Manufacturers Talk Burley Prices
Representatives from ten major tobacco firms testified at a public hearing on the AAA marketing agreement for burley buyers. The plan would have buyers pledge to purchase about 266 million pounds of the 1933 crop, based on an estimated 400 million, at not less than 12 cents per pound, with purchases scaled if the yield falls short. Perkins of Lorillard explained the aim to curb surpluses, noting purchases are to stabilize the market rather than meet company needs.
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Washington
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Barkley
D-Ren
H. C. Cook
AAA
Cook
W. R. Perkins
P. Lorillard Company
Perkins
Fred M. Vinson
Dry Agents Deputized to Enforce Liquor Laws
The 1,170 prohibition agents will be deputized by the Internal Revenue Service to curb bootlegging and illegal liquor operations as foreign imports push quotas toward exhaustion. Meanwhile Portugal and France report exhausted liquors quotas with other nations nearing limits. Maurice Garreau-Dombasle urged increases in France’s quota in talks with the state department.
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Washington
United States
Cummings
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Bureau
Joseph H. Choate, Jr
Portugal
France
Maurice Garreau-Dombasle
State Department
Porter Ill at Local Hospital After Operation
F Logan Porter local businessman and chamber of commerce president underwent an operation for appendicitis and hernia at Burrus Memorial hospital. He was admitted yesterday and his condition was unclear as he had not regained consciousness by this afternoon.
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F. Logan Porter
Chamber of Commerce
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Porter
Influx of Greek Exile Samuel Insull Ordered Out
Athens December 21 Samuel Insull Sr former Chicago utilities operator must leave Greece by January 31 as ordered by the government. The action follows political tensions and disputes over his residency and business activities in Greece. Insull had been living in exile amid broader postwar financial scrutiny and legal considerations.
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Athens
Samuel Insull
Chicago
Greece
Christmas business boosts retail in NRA era nationwide
Unofficial surveys show brisk pre holiday shopping across the United States. From New York to California, retailers report gains up to 35 to 50 percent in some areas, with New York City and Chicago predicting record sales. Department stores in Philadelphia and Baltimore report strong Christmas trade as officials note improving optimism and higher ticket purchases.
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Kellys
Smiths
Joneses
Manhattan Island
Pacific
Gulf
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William J. Pedrick
Fifth Avenue Association
Walter Hammatt
New York Retail Dry Goods Association
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Allen Hupp
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Roanoke
Willard Dowell
North Carolina Merchants’ Association
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Ray H. Butler
Utah Retailers’ Association
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Reno
Nevada
Denver
One Swell Baby to Get Christmas at Nurses Home
Salisbury nurses care for an eight or nine month old abandon baby found in a hotel room. Grace Reid, unnamed possible mother, left the child and a shabby coat. hotel staff offer no identity clues. Officers seek the infant’s origin while the nurses promise a Christmas with a Santa Claus and warm care.
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Nurses’ Home
Grace Reid
Governor Ehringhaus to Spend Christmas With Father
Raleigh report says Governor Ehringhaus will spend Christmas week with his 80 year old father at Greenfield near Edenton. He plans Christmas Day with Erskine Ehringhaus, who works in an Elizabeth City bank. The father refuses to retire and will not visit Raleigh. The governor quotes his father saying he cannot leave his bank books.
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Raleigh
Ehringhaus
Albemarle
Expensive Dinner Thief Steals $224 in Reidsville
While Lester V. Stokes and family dined at home near Reidsville a thief entered the house and seized $224 before fleeing. The incident occurred on December 21. Police are investigating the break in and seeking leads.
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Reidsville
Lester V. Stokes
Here
Retired Minister Charles F. Sherrill Dies in Shelby
The Rev. Charles F. Sherrill 72 a retired Methodist minister died at his Shelby home after a lingering illness.
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Shelby
Charles F. Sherrill
Government investigation into Huey Long taxes renewed
The Evening Star reports a renewed IRS inquiry into income taxes of Senator Huey Long and allies in Louisiana politics. A. D. Burford leads agents in New Orleans with orders for a thorough probe, amid changes under Henry Morgenthau Jr. and internal revenue leadership shifts.
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Washington
The
Evening Star
Huey Long
Louisiana
Internal Revenue Bureau
A. D. Burford
New Orleans
Long
Negroes Break Jail In Wilson Four Escape Overnight
Four black men escaped from a Wilson jail after overpowering the jailer, seizing his pistol, and fleeing. Identified as Tom Johnson Preston Howard John Harding and Eugene Holmes. Authorities sought them at press time.
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Wilson
Tom Johnson
Preston Howard
John Harding
Eugene Holmes
Liberty
Mussolini's maternity quota compared to Ford and Chevrolet
In Beverly Hills on December 20 a columnist reports Mussolini touts a maternity drive over car ownership as a measure of civilization. He cites interviewing 92 mothers producing 1288 children averaging 14 per mother, contrasting with wartime policies and budget quotas.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Mussolini
Three Cuban Trains Wrecked and a Mayor Resigns
In Havana three trains carrying government supporters for a Platt amendment protest were wrecked by unidentified attackers. Two trainmen were killed and several injured. A wrecking train from Sagua was derailed near Cascajal, and another train near Manduito killed the fireman with multiple injuries. The city mayor Alejandro Vergara reportedly resigned after deadly violence and arson at El Pais amid the looming demonstration.
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Sagua
Cascajal
Manduito
Cuba
Alejandro Vergara
Grau San Martin
el Pais
Graut
Platt
United States
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