Panic Buying Report From Moscow and Soviet Cities
Moscow and other Soviet cities faced a buying panic in late November prompted by rumors of a ruble devaluation and a possible currency exchange. Birger Lundberg, Moscow correspondent for Morgentidningen, described empty shops in Moscow, a massive rush on jewelry fur and department stores, and stock taking in others. He noted scarce food and rising prices for eggs butter and meat while the press stayed silent on the events.
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Washington
Telegraphers Vote for Nationwide Strike Over Wages
Western Union workers vote about 10 to 1 in favor of a pre Christmas strike to gain a 15 cent hourly raise. A. F. L. Commercial Telegraphers Union leaders plan talks in Atlanta with other unions and with C D U officials if negotiations remain deadlocked. Strike HQs to open in Washington.
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Mercury Rises After Subzero Cold Across Midwest
Snow and freezing rain blanketed a wide area as Midwest temperatures climbed from subzero levels yesterday. A light snow band stretched through Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, and parts of Indiana and Michigan while freezing rain created hazardous travel in the lower Missouri and Ohio valleys. Pellston Michigan posted the nation’s low at 4 below zero as readings reached 10 to 20 above in many areas.
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