Solingen razor blade industry hit by pound decline
The Solingen razor blade industry faces upheaval as the pound sterling falls and Britain raises protective tariffs. Hundreds of longtime Solingen workers are being transferred, with long term gains unlikely. Britain imposes six month entrance limits and German firms explore Cuba and Denmark for production to serve South American markets.
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Solingen
Tries
Britain
Cuba
Danmark
Tulare Adult School Opens With Family Meals Planned
Tulare officials announced the annual school for adults will begin January 6, designed for parents. The program offers child care and entertainment during classes, with cafeteria meals for the family at a small price. Lectures will be given by prominent educators from across California.
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Tulare
Calif
Uup
California
Florida hotel men predict poor season
Miami Florida hotel and real estate leaders warn of a weak 1932 33 winter season. They cite fewer reservations, hopeful sentiment, and travel declines around election time. Chambers of commerce note fewer visitors from other states, with arrivals delayed by Reconstruction Finance funds and campaigns for cheaper warm living areas.
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Ers
United Press
Chambers of Commerce
Florida
Reconstruction France Corporation
1 Joye
Twins More Likely Left Handed, UC Study Finds
Berkeley experts from the University of California Institute of Child Welfare report twins have a higher chance of left handedness than single births, about one in fifteen. Researchers Harold E. Jones and Paul T. Wilson note that left handedness is normal and urge parents to avoid prejudice, train properly, and not nag. Miss Harriet E. Neall adds the key test is which hand is used to throw, not writing, due to training.
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Berkeley
Cal
University of California Institute of Child Welfare
Harold E. Jones
Paul T. Wilson
Harriet E. Neall
Miss Neal
Jones
Wilson
Coal Stealer Nabbed by Moapa Deputy
Max Burr, longtime Moapa resident, was arrested on a charge of stealing coal from the Union Pacific railroad. He was lodged in the county jail yesterday after initial reports claimed a carload but later indicated about a ton was taken.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Moapa
Max Burr
Burr
Winter yard hints by H E Boerlin for Nevada homes
H E Boerlin Washoe county extension agent advises preparing for spring in winter. Apply balanced fertilizers to lawns to feed roots during winter storms, skip fall heavy manure, and use dormant lime sulphur spray on trees to kill wintering insects.
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Nevada
H. E. Boerlin
Waste County
Kegin
Poerlin
Washes
Boerlin
Washoe County
Arrowhead Trail Reconstruction Bids Planned in Las Vegas
Bids for the Arrowhead Trail reconstruction in Las Vegas will be let in Carson City on January 11 as part of three planned projects. The $200,000 total covers concrete paving from Fifth and Fremont to city limits and from Fremont and Main to North Las Vegas, plus drainage to stop underground seepage. About 0.429 miles of concrete paving will be laid, with the other two projects already completed in Carson.
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Carson City
Fifth
Fremont
Main Streets
Carson
Football Race in South Ends in a Muddle
In Grenville South Carolina on December 27 the Southern Conference race tangled as teams vie for the title. Tennessee and Auburn are undefeated with one tie each, LSU has four wins and two defeats but none in the conference, while Furman University is unbeaten locally yet out of the conference and lost to Army on an intersectional trip.
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Kreuwer
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France
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Tennessee
Auburn
Louisiana State
Furman University
Greenville
Furman
Las Vegas Indian Chief dies after hit and run injuries
Jack Penance described as chief of the Las Vegas Indians died in county hospital after being struck by a hit and run driver. He was found near a Salt Lake highway camp 27 miles from Las Vegas with a fractured skull, broken leg, and multiple wounds. Penance had recently assumed the father’s office as chief and was a familiar city figure.
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Jack Penance
Las Vegas
Penance
Moapa
Comstock City
Real causes of crime cited by Sir Henry McCardie
Swansea, Dec 27 The Hon Mr Justice Sir Henry McCardie charged a Glamorganshire Assizes jury with five primary causes of crime greed anger jealousy vanity lust and automobile negligence He argued crime is not a disease and warned against misplaced sympathy for criminals Emphasizing punishment aims to deter the criminal and others alike.
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Swansea
Eng
Henry McCardie
Glamorganshire
Lynchless South Aim: End Lynching by 1933
Atlanta report notes Central Council of the Association of Southern Women for the Prevention of Lynching sets a goal of a lynchless south in 1933 after reporting only six lynchings nationwide so far this year. Over 7,000 women from 1,300 towns and 575 counties support the movement, with Jessie Daniel Ames presenting the plan. The article cites the long-term record of 4,789 lynchings since records began and calls for continued efforts to curb mob violence.
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Atlanta
Central Council of the Association of Southern Women For the
United States
South
Jessie Daniel Ames
Engagement of Local Couple Announced
Announcement of Miss LaVon McEveny daughter of Mr and Mrs Pred McEveny of Las Vegas to Carl Price was made at an informal Christmas day dinner at the McEveny home. No marriage date has been set but the event is expected soon.
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LaVon McEveny
Pred McEveny
Las Vegas
Carl Price
McEveny
Gas Well Drilled On Campus At Marshall College
Marshall College on campus now feeds its heating plant from a newly drilled gas well producing about 60,000 cubic feet per day. The well's output is expected to eliminate heating fuel shortages for the campus facilities.
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Huntington
W. Va
Marshall College
Hollywood actress seeks new name for $800 prize
An announcement from Hollywood offers $800 in cash for a suggested new name for Edith Roark, an actress who favors a stage name. The prize includes $200 extra for a name mailed and postmarked before January 1, 1933, with a quick entry urged and limited to one suggestion per contestant.
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Hollywood
Edith Roark
George Blake
Studio M-290
N. Cycamore Ave
California
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