Good Business Forecast for Nation in 1930
United Press reports that American business enters 1930 with optimism. Administration leaders foresee steady progress across most sectors, a $160 million tax cut, ample credit, and continued prosperity. Mellon and Lamont express cautious but confident outlooks for the year and economy.
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United Press
Washington
Hoover
Congress
Mellon
Lamont
Commerce Department
United States
Five Indicted After Slot Machine Probe
Hollis France Vernon France and Thomas Watson of Bourbon face burglary indictments by the St. Joseph county grand jury after a six week probe tied to the death of racketeer Christ Tonneff in Bourbon. Also indicted are Harold Miller and Joseph Wypiszinski for operating slot machines.
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United Press
South Bend
Ind
Hollis France
Vernon France
Thomas Watson
Bourbon
St. Joseph County
Christ Tonneff
Harold Miller
Joseph Wypiszinski
Railroad yardmaster killed in Gary accident
Earl Jordan E. J. & E railroad yardmaster died in a Gary hospital after both legs were amputated above the knees when he slipped under a freight car. He had crusaded against such accidents as a safety committee member. The piece also notes the Yucatan peninsula is so hollow the surface can sound like a drum.
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United Press
Gary
Ind
Railroad Safety Committee
Earl Jordan
Peninsula
Yucatan
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Melion
William J. Dunn
Leon
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Feeney Furniture Co
Meridian
Sormans Te Store de Lavendishes
W. Wash. ST
TVET
Block
Oply
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