Nazi Secret Police in Saar Alleged at 10,000 Strong
The Saar governing commission reported to the League of Nations that a German front operates a 10,000 member secret police in the Saar. It accuses the force of terrorizing opponents of annexation, spying on Nazis, and coordinating patrols and denouncements with threats of reprisals after the January plebiscite. The report highlights Catholic clergy surveillance and claims extensive organization across the territory.
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Geneva
Saar Region
League of Nations
Saar
Germany
German Front
League
League Commission
France
Northern Democrats Press Drive for House Speakership
Northern Democrats claim more seats than the South and seek to claim the House speakership, led by Kennedy who says New York deserves the post. Roosevelts win sparks further moves as Farley predicts 1936 victory and the Liberty League prepares to grow. La Follette plans a lecture tour to promote his new Progressive party.
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Cecil B. Dickson
Associated Press
Washington
Martin J. Kennedy
Tammany
Republican Party
American Liberty League
Jouett Shouse
Lexington
League
Bob” la Follette
Progressive Party
Captain Pierce Falls Overboard In Knobbs Creek
Captain Albert H. Pierce of Philadelphia aged about 65 to 70, master of the lumber barge Lloyd of Baltimore, fell overboard into Knobbs creek in Elizabeth City and drowned. Fire department resuscitation efforts failed.
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Elizabeth City
Albert H. Pierce
Philadelphia
Lloyd
Baltimore
Fire Department
Plane Fire Near Bear Mountain Bridge Leaves Pilot Safe
State Troopers report an airplane crashed in flames near Bear Mountain Bridge on the Hudson River. The pilot bailed out and survived the incident.
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Beacon
Kk. J. Tappey
State Police
Bear Mountain Bridge
Hudson River
Railcar Loadings Decline From Previous Week
The Association of American Railroads reports revenue freight loadings for the week ended November 8 at 612,457 cars. This is 11,705 fewer than the prior week and 1,679 below the same week in 1983 but 25,155 higher than the 1932 corresponding week.
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Washington
Association of American Railroads
Bank Robbed in Norfolk as Three Gunmen Loot Delay National
Three gunmen robbed the Delay National Bank in Norfolk Nebraska taking 21000 dollars and held four captives overnight. They tied seven employees and slugged a bank official while awaiting a time lock to open the vault. The attackers escaped with the money.
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Norfolk
Neb
Delay National Bank
Coca Cola Directors Declare Extra Dividend With Regular
Directors of Coca Cola today declared an extra dividend of 81 in addition to the regular quarterly 81.50 on the common stock payable January 1 to stockholders of record December 12.
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Coca-Cola Oe
Weather Summary for Carolina and Adjacent Regions
Weather report notes fair conditions across Carolina with slight warming Saturday. South Carolina expected cooler in south and central portions tonight. northeast to east winds mild tonight and Saturday. From New Orleans to Jacksonville moderate to northeast winds. Sandy Hook to Texas diminishing northerly winds shifting southerly into Saturday. overall fair tonight with increasing clouds and wet spells toward the morning.
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Oeagen
Jacksonville
Sandy Hook
Teras
Fisher Says NRA Delays U S Economic Recovery
Yale economist Prof Irving Fisher told the New England Advertising clubs in New Haven that the NRA has slowed recovery. He praised CCC achievements and criticized other New Deal policies as overly harsh on wages and non monetary effects. He urged wage adjustments and reform of NRA wage standards to reduce unemployment.
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New Haven
Conn
Irving Fisher
Yale
NRA
New England
Fisher
AAA
PWA
CCC
Civilian Conservation Corps
Johnson
Prof
South
Cubs Release Former Star Catcher Bob O’Farrell
Bob O’Farrell, recalled from Cincinnati last August to bolster the Cubs catching staff, was released today. Once the Cubs’ first string catcher a decade ago, he later served as Leo Hartnett’s understudy and Hartnett's aide during O’Farrell’s return after managing the Reds.
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Chicago
Bob O'Farrell
Cincinnati
National League Cubs
O'Parrell
Cubs
Leo
Gabby” Hartnett
Cincinnati Reds
Hartnett
Tobacco Tax Hearing Proposes Cuts on Processing Tax
Washington November hearing before AAA officials discusses reducing processing taxes on tobacco used for chewing products. Industry spokesmen urge lower rates across barley, flue cured, five cured, and dark air cured tobaccos to curb price hikes. Cigarette makers also seek reductions for flue cured tobacco.
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Washington
AAA
Brin Stars Be Made Colonel In Louisiana Talk
In New Orleans Huey P. Long threatens to appoint Louisi ana State football stars as colonels after vowing to boost Abe Micka to lieutenant governor. He discusses the L A A George Washington game and proposes colonels for touchdown scorers in a telegram to Coach Biff Jones.
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New Orleans
Huey P. Long
Louisiana State University
Minnesota
Pittsburgh
Abe Micka
Kentucky
Four feared dead in Newport News grain elevator fire
Smoldering ruins near the top of a 175 foot high Newport News grain elevator building hold the remains of four believed to have perished in a $2,000,000 blaze. Firefighters fear the bodies are buried under 300,000 bushels of grain as readers and relatives await confirmation.
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Remin
George Martin
Pton
George Thomason
Charlies Heldon
Jacob Ellis
Newport News
James H. Donnelly
Jacob Ellis, Jr
David Price
Hampton
William Roane
L. E. Ward
Peninsula
Textile Industry Sees Improvement For Final Quarter
New York November 9 After a paralyzing strike the textile industry shows a stronger outlook for the final three months of the year Wholesale demand improves across divisions and primary buying is expected to stay active for 6 to 8 months Production has risen slightly Standards Statistics Co. projects a near 20 percent gain in output for Q4 from Q3 and an under 5 percent decline versus 1933 for the year Rayon sales to knitters remained steady in October with higher yarn deliveries due to greater rayon weaving demand Wool prices stayed steady through October Continued on Page Six
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New York
Worth Street
Standard Statistics Co
Roosevelt currency move eyed as silver devaluation looms
National Washington dispatch by George Durnc discusses possible Roosevelt administration plans to revalue currency by shifting to a one quarter silver and three quarters gold metallic base. Diplomats note behind the scenes preparation and background briefings hint at a global monetary impact.
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Washington
George Durnc
Roosevelt
White House
Congress
Lewis Warns Democrats Amid Roosevelt Victory
Illinois Senator Lewis warns the Democratic caucus to avoid internal conflicts and support Roosevelt policies. He lauds the election as a new political era and argues for cautious, principled legislation under the president. Senator Vandenburg counters Farley, urging constitutional liberalism over Tammany tactics. The proverb quoted warns pride before destruction.
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Washington
Lewis
Illinois
Congress
America
Republcan
Roosevelt
James A. Farley
Vandenburg
R-Mich
Associated Press
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids: “When Mr. Farley
Republican Party
Farley
Ten Escaped Convicts Headed For Freedom
Ten prisoners escaped from Devil's Island set sail at daybreak from San Nicholas bay in Aruba. They fled aboard a 25 foot sailboat with an auxiliary motor, 400 mile fuel supply, a month of provisions, clothes, tobacco and funds provided by American and English colonies.
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Aruba
Devil's Island
San Nicholas Bay
Retail Trade In U S Increases Across Regions
Dun and Bradstreet reports a general rise in retail activity with strong gains in the south and southwest from 10 to 12 percent above last week and 20 to 30 percent higher than a year ago. Midwest centers show 20 to 30 percent weekly increases, while the Pacific coast stays 15 to 20 percent above last year. Industrial activity broadens, signaling continued recovery and planned expansion as production restrictions ease.
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Dun & Bradstreet, Inc
Middle West
Pacific Coast
Firefighters and Marines Race to Fire Engine Ad
In Baltimore on November 9 a fire started in the fire engine used by firemen and United States Marines to advertise their upcoming football game. They arrived quickly, getting there in “nothing flat.”
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Baltimore
United States
Senator Borah blasts relief funds for political use
Senator Borah accused administration relief expenditures of shameless waste and politicized fund distribution. He asserted millions fail to reach those in need and warned that misused funds undermine taxpaying citizens and decency.
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Washington
Senator Borah
Roosevelt
Idaho
Congress
Borah
Settlement Near In Silk Rayon Strike
Paterson New Jersey reports the silk and rayon dye strike nearing settlement after a conference. Employers and workers announced a basis for an agreement and a formal contract will be drawn up for ratification by both the employing dyers association and the strikers organization later today.
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Paterson
N. J
Beverly Hills letter on election results and party shifts
In Beverly Hills California the writer notes slow counting at late precincts as the Democratic lead grows. He warns against gloating over a large victory and urges Republicans to act as detectives and watchdogs, stressing some voters are former Republicans who switch back when needed.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Five slayed in Pennsylvania Democratic parade remembered
In Kelayres and nearby towns five men killed during a political parade were honored in solemn services led by state leaders including U S Senator-elect Joseph F Guffey and governor-elect George H Earle. Funeral rites were held as police kept crowds orderly.
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Kelayres
Pennsylvania
Joseph F. Guffey
U. S
George H. Earle
Thomas Kennedy
Lofty
McAdoo
Kennedy
Washington
United Mine Workers of America
Joseph Bruno
Schuylkill
Punxsutawneyatt
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Taylor Rubber
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R. C. Owens, Jr
Gallatin, Tenn
G. A. Purwear
Cumberland Tobacco Works
Nashville
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Ryan-Hampton Tobacco Company
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