Auto Death Toll Rises Across Nation in 1937 Eight Months
New safety council figures show traffic deaths reached 24,520 in the first eight months, 10 percent higher than 1936. August deaths totaled 3,850, up from 3,740 last year, despite a 11 percent rise in driving. New York led eight month fatalities, while city rates varied, with several smaller towns posting perfect records and twelve states cutting totals from 1936.
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National Safety Council
Statistiicans
New York
Milwaukee
Boston
Memphis
Tenn
Minneapolis
Rochester
Pittsburgh’s Pitt Eleven Lands Two Massive Quarterbacks
The University of Pittsburgh squad adds two large quarterbacks, John Chickerneo at 205 pounds and John Michelson at 192 pounds, to bolster its backfield.
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Piitsburgh
University of Fittsburgh
John Chickerneo
John Michelson
New Kroger Chief at Little Rock
William C. Smashey named manager of Kroger's Little Rock branch succeeding Robert L. Sharp who died in an auto accident. Smashey began as a clerk March 1, 1923, rose to supervisor, then superintendent, district manager in St. Louis, sales manager there, grocery operator, and was chosen to head the Little Rock operation.
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Kroger
Little Rock
William C. Smashey
Kroger Grocery and Baking Company
Albert H. Morrill
Mr. Smashey
Robert L. Sharp
Memphis
Kroger Company
St. Louis
A and P Grocery Opens Large New Prize Contest
A and P stores launch a 12 week contest offering fifty five thousand dollars in prizes. Each week features 3606 merchandise items and 50 major plus 259 minor prizes. Entrants write a 20 word Ann Page sentence and attach a product label. Week one prizes include 50 Bulova watches and 260 carpet sweepers.
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A & & Faqd
Roger Smith
Ann Page
Philco
Merchant Fleet in US Languishes Under Subsidy Debate
AP Feature Service writer details the U S merchant marine crisis as the U S Maritime Commission weighs subsidies to spur American shipbuilding. Kennedy faces funding hurdles and private firms balk at 25 percent equity amid labor woes and investor skepticism, with a shaky future for the American fleet.
Students Return Home From Texas A & M Overcrowding
Ozan Fred Robertson left Ozan to enroll at Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas but returned due to crowded rooming quarters. Over 1100 students went home for the same reason. John Barrow Jr. also came back as Hope schools closed for infantil paralysis. Minister G W Robinson led services at the Methodist church Sunday night. Mrs Ada Ross of Little Rock visited Mrs Luln Goodlett. Mr and Mrs Chas Locke still vacationing in Hot Springs.
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Fred Robertson
Ozan
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
College Station
John Barrow Jr
Hope Schools
Ev. G. W. Robinson
Methodist
Ada Ross
Little Rock
Luln Goodlett
Chas, Locke
Hot Springs
Kennedy commission faces long road over shipping law safeguards
The piece traces the shipping policy dispute as Kennedy and his commission confront a law many see as favoring government over builders. It recalls historical shifts from 19th century American bottoms to 1910s taxpayer subsidies and World War I era ship loans, framing the current debate within a pattern of government aid and foreign competition.
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New Martime Commission
Congress
Commission
New York
Liverpool
United States
Washington
America
Great Britain
Europe
Business Shows Continued Slump In August Industry Trends
The Eighth District bank review notes a broad recession from last spring with falling new orders and shrinking backlogs, especially in iron and steel. Pig iron shipments rose versus last year but slid slightly from July, while boots and shoes sales dipped from July and a year ago. Farm prices declined yet cash income from farm marketings rose due to government payments, aided by stronger retail and wholesaling activity. Freight movement stayed above prior periods, and commercial failures reached 24 in August with $217,000 in liabilities, compared with 24 in August 1936 totaling $215,000.
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Souther
United States Department of Agriculture
Bak
Dun and Bradstreet
Baptist Mission Union Session Held in Ozan Home
The Baptist Women’s Missionary Union met at Mrs. Sallie Murphy’s home on Monday afternoon September 27. The program featured a Bible study from John 4 and an engaging talk on Excuses by Mrs. C. C. Robins. The gathering was enjoyed by all attendees.
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Baptist Women's Missionary Union
Sallie Murphy
C. C. Robins
Japanese Note Warns Civilians to Seek Refuge in War
Officials said 200,000 had to flee to safety while warships and people moved to avoid accidents. Japan issued a preliminary warning that delayed military actions. The note urged government cooperation and addressed damages to third powers, received in Washington on Wednesday with contents kept confidential.
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Japan
China
Washington
Perishables by air promise gain but fail to impress
A New York ham shipped to Hollywood proved worse than expected upon arrival. The tale hints at broader logistics issues and includes a tangential note about a telephone operator entangled in the Mediterranean mystery submarine puzzle tied to the signing of the Nyon Power Pirncy Pact.
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New York
Hollywood
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