Debts and reparations spark European worry over world economy
European leaders economists and bankers warn that Germany must pay reparations or further U S debt installments will collapse. Lord Beaverbrook and France’s Frederick Jenny urge debt cancellation or linkage to reparations while Sir George Paish calls for an international conference to avert global bankruptcy.
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United States
Europe
France
Germany
George Paish
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Daily Express
The
Evening Standard
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Grandes Banques
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United Press
England
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Sir George
Chicago racket uncovered by daily hole and theft scheme
A West Side Chicago street hole is dug daily by youths to trap motorists whose tires and springs are then sold by hoodlums. The shady operation emerges as police reveal the scam amid testimonies in a Detroit court clash between rival hamburger chains.
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West Side
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White Tower
White Castle Hamburg Systems
William §. Sayres
United States Master In Chancery
Another Alibi Gone Wrong Near Detroit
In Detroit Julian Black Chicago pleas guilty after his car rolled free and reached 50 miles an hour before he could stop it. Judge John J. Maher also has the same mechanical device. Black is fined forty dollars. In Danbury Nebraska sand on the Cap Brown farm yielded gold valued at four dollars per ton, described as flour gold or gold sulphide.
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Julian Black
Chicago
John J. Maher
Black
Danbury
Neb
Quake Shocks Lima During Mass in Peru
A strong earthquake struck Lima on January 6 causing churchgoers to flee while masses were in progress. No serious property damage was reported, and officials began assessments after the tremor.
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Peru
Lima
Anti-Saloon League Seeks Funds After Bank Closes
The Anti-Saloon League, tied up by a bank closure, appeals for aid from friends to sustain the upcoming political campaign. Howard H. Russell in Westerville says few long-time supporters remain and short-term loans are needed to bridge finances.
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Anti-Saloon League
Columbus, CO
Howard H. Russell
League
Westerville
Bank of Westerville
Russell
Duncan to Washington in Carolina Briefs
James B and B Duncan chairman of the North Carolina Republican Executive Committee travels to Washington for conferences with federal officials. Frank Harper, 33, of Los Angeles, admitted stealing 2500 from a Salisbury home last November 1 and is being sought. Mabel Hiatt five died from injuries after a fall from a truck and being run over in The Hollow Virginia. Gibb Denny fined twenty five dollars and costs for starting fires on his land in Linville area last fall.
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Salisbury
Monroe
N. C
Frank Harper
Los Angeles
Mabel Hiatt
Thomas F. Hiatt
the Hollow
Marion
Gibb Denny
Linville
Bank official named liquidation agent for Durham Merchants Bank
D F Siler long associated with local banking is appointed liquidation agent for Merchants Bank of Durham and its Creedmoor branch. Rail carriers petition for higher tobacco and cigarette freight rates in state postponed by the State Corporation Commission awaiting hearing.
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Greensboro
D. F. Siler
Merchants Bank of Durham
Creedmoor
Raleigh
State Corporation Commission
British Golfers Plan For 32 U. S. Classics
The Royal and Ancient fixes 1932 fixtures with the Open Championship at St Andrews starting May 22 and the Amateur Open at Hoylake starting June 19. For the first time gate money will be charged at the Open to manage large crowds and reduce spectator risks. The move aims to help British players compete in the American Open whose date is moved earlier due to U.S. climate conditions.
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London
United States
Royal and Ancient Club
St. Andrews
Hoylake
St. Andrews Links
Grudge Fight Ends in Death at New Jersey Reformatory
In a grudge bout at the New Jersey reformatory James Dunn delivered a crushing fourteen ounce glove blow to Dennis Duff causing Duff to die within hours. The incident highlights the deadly risk of improvised boxing in prison settings.
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New Brunswick
N. J
New Jersey Reformatory
James Dunn
Dennis Duff
Tired Feeling Signals Run-Down Blood and Stamina
An old newspaper ad explains that chronic tiredness and skin issues come from low red blood cell count and hemoglobin. It promotes S.S.S. as a tonic with a hundred-year record for boosting blood strength, urging readers to start taking it today for renewed vitality and better health.
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S.S.S
Botulism Claims Two More Victims On Pacific Coast
Portland reports a new botulism death toll rise with two more victims linked to salted smoked salmon. Dr. William Levin notes heat and cleanliness as key preventatives and recalls prior Oregon cases including Trail and Albany clusters, plus the 1919 olive poisoning scare.
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Ore
Pacific Coast
Oregon
William Levin
State Board of Health
Levin
California
Memphis
Tenn
Apeanova Mont
Newark
Air Lines Expand During Past Year
Airlines worldwide pursued a steady expansion despite sluggish business. The U S department of commerce notes growth including a Miami Brazil coast line extension to Montevideo and Buenos Aires. Imperial Airways adds two weekly London departures with India and Central Africa routes. Switzerland sees rising aviation activity with a surge in pilot licenses.
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Imperial Airways
London
India
Europe
Cyprus
Palestine
Iraq
Central Africa
Crete
Egypt
Sudan
Switzerland
Swiss Air Office
Convict Plate Maker Liked Prison Life
In Auburn prison, John Schaffer found his 1932 automobile license plates with a note saying inmates are happy and do not care for anything. The message, signed with a penciled arrow, indicated prison life as pleasant.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Auburn Prison
John Schaffer
Watch These Hours Capt. Lamplugh Reveals Pilot Risk
British expert Capt. A G Lamplugh says student pilots are most prone to accidents after the 20th hour and before the 30th, between the 80th and 120th, and between the 500th and 600th hours. He cites extensive accident study to support the figures.
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London
A. G. Lamplugh
Argentina builds its own military planes at state factory
BUENOS AIRES Argentina bases its air force on a modern government factory that produces military planes domestically. Since October 1930 the plant has built more than 60 aircraft and also buys and assembles foreign engine parts.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Border smuggling curb prompts spike boards on roads
Dutch German border customs step up efforts against gasoline and tire smuggling with road spikes mounted on boards to halt approaching smugglers.
Parathyroid Extracts May Halt Growth, Says Researcher
J H Thompson of the Royal College of Surgeons of England reports that an extract from cattle parathyroid glands can limit or stop growth without harming health. This finding suggests a possible biological method to control growth in living organisms.
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J. H. Thompson
The
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Christmas Eve Traditions Reported in Havana
In Havana on Christmas Eve Cuban youngsters set out shoes for Old Santa’s prototypes to fill with sweets and gifts, as the night of three kings was observed with anticipation and care by children.
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Cuba
Havana
U S Body Accepts Donation From Private Source
The National Institute of Health, a government agency, is authorized to accept private donations to further its research and public health initiatives. This step expands funding avenues and supports ongoing NIH projects and programs.
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U. S
Washington
World Coming to Disaster Says Famous Economist
Sir George Paish, famed economist, warns the world heads toward a predicted disaster as credit breaks down. He urges a genuine world conference to address credit, reparations, war debts, and tariffs, advocating cancellation of reparations and debts to revive industry and prosperity.
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London
Sir George Paish
Sir George
Paria
George
Germany
France
United States
Non-Inflammable Gasoline Developed by Standard Oil NJ
Engineers in New Jersey claim a new Safety Gasoline that remains non inflammable below 100 degreesF and has been tested in aircraft. The fuel is said to be more combustible than current high test aviation fuel and could reduce fire hazards in plane crashes.
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New York
Standard of of
New Jersey
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