Community Christmas Tree plans defense of charitable giving
A civic column argues for channeling Community Chest donations to purely charitable aims via a formal committee to oversee requests, reducing hapless solicitations and easing businessman risk. It votes for a centralized system as cheaper and more accountable. Boulder Dam support grows with Senator Smoot backing early construction and power allocations. The piece notes Las Vegas may retire its Fremont Street Christmas Tree tradition, urging reflection on communal spirit and dinners for desolate homes.
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Will Pungents Nitwititerials Parade Fools and the City
A fragmented page notes city life with stray lines about the pound selling horses, police chatter on Fremont street, Christmas gift schemes, a birthday party for a boy named George Ullom, and a new street sweeper making Prem Street look brighter.
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Old charter holds Prescott amid lighted era reviews
Prescott, Ariz. residents reject a updated charter by 261 to 59 while upholding the 46 year old antiquated charter. A petition by 150 taxpayers claims conflicts with state statutes prompting the election call. The piece also notes ornamental lights and aging awnings along the street and includes a United Press item about a nine year old seeking publicity and a judge setting a $25 000 bail in a separate Bird case.
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Dillon postmaster row tests Hoover era process
A dispute over the Dillon Montana postmaster nomination questions the selection rules for political appointments. The controversy centers on Buddy Gosman and party lines, with references to Wilson and Harding procedures and potential shifts back to pre-Harding methods. The episode highlights partisan influence on civil service exams for postmasters.
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Nevada Sigma Nu Wins University Hoop Title
Nevada's Sigma Nu wins the interfraternity basketball championship at the University of Nevada in Reno with freshmen Jock Hill Leo Priest and Gene Spencer leading. Roy Salisbury and Fred Pereley also from Reno play key roles as the team edges to victory amid coach changes and new mentoring. The season includes Wolf Pack practice under Chet Serene and preparations for upcoming games as Nevada’s basketball program evolves. The article also notes student dramatics with Eugene ONeills Anna Christie presented in Reno by Nevada students and plans for performances in Oakland and Berkeley venues.
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Folsom Prisoners plotting break in investigation under way
Sacramento dispatch reports three Folsom state penitentiary prisoners in solitary confinement as officials investigate a possible plan to seize guards and arms during supper. A note from life prisoner C. J. Fitzgerald of Los Angeles is cited as evidence of the plot.
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Scout Group to Elect Monday Officers for Las Vegas Council
The Las Vegas Boy Scout council will elect officers Monday evening at a delegates meeting from all interested organizations. Officers chosen will serve in 1930 and include members of the Board of Finance and the executive board. S. R. Whitehead is council president and George Horsey is secretary.
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George Horsey
Ocean phone planned for transpacific cable project
Frank B. Jewett vice president of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company arrived from Japan aboard the President Taft in San Francisco and spoke of a ship to shore wireless phone within six months. He outlined a future trans Pacific telephone cable from the United States to Japan as another communication development promised for the near future.
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Jewett
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Dobbs Assumes Atlanta Crackers Role A Major League Link Suggested
John Dobbs, new manager of the Atlanta Crackers, argues a Class A league should buy needed players from a major club to avoid sacrificing their best. He favors direct market deals over arranged farm-system ties and notes his Atlanta arrival after leaving Birmingham.
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Visitors plunge in for touchdown on one yard line
The text describes a play where on the one yard line the visitors began a march that stalled until Duke advanced the ball, allowing the visitors to plunge over for a touchdown. The passage emphasizes the visitors' decisive score after waiting for Duke to move the ball.
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