Enforcement of liquor laws inadequate nationwide
The Wickersham commission found federal prohibition enforcement wholly inadequate to curb smuggled and illicit liquor. Despite many convictions, violations rise as prices vary little by spot and cheap liquor remains available. Smuggling from Canada and via small islands continues, with large distilleries operated like big businesses aiding bootlegging.
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Cecil Owen
United Press
Washinton
U.P
Wickersham Commission
United States
Commission
Conmission
Canada
West Indies
Interior bill back to House amid relief fund clash
Senate action on the $26 million relief fund faced House opposition as Hoover resisted the plan. The bill funds about $95 million in relief while a first deficiency bill for $120 million stalled. Debate focused on emergency jobs for 80 000 workers and tensions over campaign finance probes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.R
Interior Department
Hoover
House
Senate
Jones
Appropriations Committee
Wheeler
Dem
Mont
Eugene Meyer
Federal Reserve Board
Nye Campaign Funds Committee
Pennsylvania
Banking and Currency
Federal Reserve System
Red Cross
Former Customs Officers Given Stiff Sentences
Twelve former customs border patrol officers in Detroit pleaded guilty in federal court to accepting bribes from bootleggers. Each received a twenty month Leavenworth prison sentence as Judge Edward J. Moinet denounced their admitted traffic with bootleggers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
U.R
Customs Border Patrol
Leavenworth
Edward J. Moinet
State Clerk Outlines Plan for Michigan Apportionment
Lansing Jan 22 A proposal for congressional reapportionment based on population would give Wayne Oakland and Genesee counties a majority of Michigan’s delegation. Myles I Gray state House clerk says his outline, not a bill, would place eight metropolitan congressmen and shift districts, but he won’t push it for adoption. The plan uses a 4,842,325 state population and a 284,482 per seat ratio, with Isabella county grouped in the thirteenth district for a total 277,317.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Michigan
Wayne
Oakland
Genesee
Myles i. Gray
House of Representatives
Wayne County
Osmesee
Gray
Ok Gray
Isabella County
Mason, Lake
Oceana
Newaygo
Musk
Ton
Osceola
Clare
Mecosta
Coroners Association Seeks Clarified Revamped Statutes
Lansing Jan 22 The Michigan Coroners association urged a complete revamp of coroners laws while stopping short of radical change They called for clearer statutes and advocated higher coroners fees Dr J F Carrow of Cadillac was reelected president with officers including Howard Groesbeck Clemens E A Cornell Ray Gorsline Abbot Folk W H Less A A Wolf Grand Rapids Giede Clock Muskegon and A Riley Crittenden Howell selected as directors
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Lansing
Michigan Coroners Association
Kerns ‘Hotel
J. F. Carrow
Cadillac
Howard Groesbeck
Clemens
E. A. Cornell
Sault Ste Marie
Ray Gorsline
Abbot Folk
Port Turon
W. H. Less
Flint
Dy. A. A. Wolf
Grand Rapids
Giede Clock
Muske- Ron
A. Riley Crittenden
Howell
Noted Actress Alma Rubens Dies at 88 in Hollywood
Alma Rubens stage and screen star died at her Hollywood apartment after a four day pneumonia illness. Born in San Francisco and educated at Sacred Heart convent she entered pictures in 1917 and found success in several plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Rubens
Hollywood
Miss. Rubens
San Francisco
Sacred Heart Convent
Central State Opens Debate Season With Calvin College
Central State launches its debate season tonight in a home and home series with Calvin College Grand Rapids. The proposition urged is that states enact compulsory unemployment insurance with employer contributions. The Central State affirma tive team is Wells Hall of Belding and Lloyd MacPhail of Manistique. Grand Rapids representatives Armand Stolz of Lansing and Louis Schmidt of Saginaw uphold the negative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentral State
Calvin College of
Grand Ravids
Mt. Pleagans
Central State
Wells Hall
Belding
Lloyd MacPhail
Manistique
Grand Rapids
Central States
Armand Stolz
Lansing
Louis «Schmidt
Saginaw
Barber Shop War Drops Prices At Mt Pleasants
Clouds hung over Mt Pleasant as four barber shops slash past prices to 25 cents for haircuts and a few more join the rate drop. The price war spreads as shops advertise two bits for shop services while many still hold to 50 cent cuts. Greenville started the wave a week earlier with several shops offering shave and a haircut for two bits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Greenville
Bowlers Plan Second City Bowling League Series
Bowling league delegates meet at O R Conaway home to approve a second series starting next Monday and running into April. Ten teams to be announced this week with an elaborate prize plan and mid winter tournament outlined. Officers elected include S D Wyompson president Frank Brownson secretary and E S Weidman treasurer. Dinner served by Mrs Conaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R. Conaway
North Lansing Street
S. D. Wyompson
Frank Brownson
E. S. Weidman
Aero-O-Car Delights Shoppers In City Stop
The Enna Jettick Aero-O-Car drew crowds as a two room luxurious rolling apartment on a two hour visit before H. Dittmann and Son at 183 West Broadway. Salesmen A W Slater and Lee Tallman showcased radio log and picture gadgets while the car tours cities coast to coast in a 1200 pound airplane built exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enna
H. Dittmann and Son Shoe
West Broadway
Mt Pleasant
Dittman and Sons
A. W.slater
Lee Tallman
Ous
Gobvenn
United States
Senators Propose Oil Import Cap Legislation
In Washington on January 22 a bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Capper and Representative Kas, aiming to limit crude oil imports to 16 million barrels per year in the years 1932 and 1993, creating a caps framework for future supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Capper
Rep
Kas
Senate
Jerry Of Jericho To Be Presented
The Mt. Pleasant high school music department will present the operetta Jerry of Jericho Road on February 17. The production features Fourteen Beans from Boston, strong choruses, tuneful solos, and modern staging under Miss Haug with Miss Ardath Wille assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry
Jericho
Mt. Pleasant
Boston
House panel backs 90 percent immigration quota cut
The House immigration committee approved Rep Free s bill to cut all present quotas by 90 percent for two years from July 1 1950 The plan applies to Canada Central and South America and other nations The Philippines would receive a quota of 50 annually and 300 highly skilled workers would be admitted each year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
House Immigration Committee
Free
Calif
Canada
Central
South America
Philippine Islands
Tarkington Undergoes Successful Eye Operation
Indianapolis report says author Booth Tarkington had a third eye operation at Wilmer Eye Institute in Baltimore last Friday and regains normal sight, according to Mrs. Tarkington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
U.P
Booth Tarkington
Colorado bill targets bachelors tax for orphans care
Denver January 22. A measure to tax bachelors to fund the care of dependent children in state institutions was introduced in the Colorado legislature. Sponsored by Representative W. E. Spangler and Representative W. T. Kavanagh, Republicans of Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
W. IE. Spangler
W. T Kavanagh
Weather Outlook for Lower Michigan and Upper Michigan
Forecast calls for mostly cloudy conditions in Lower Michigan tonight and Friday with milder overnight temperatures in the eastern portion. Upper Michigan expects partly cloudy tonight and cloudy Friday with snow in the northwest. no clear temperature change indicated. Readings show varied temperatures across Detroit, Chicago, Duluth, Grand Rapids, Ludington, Marquette and Sault Ste Marie. exact figures partially obscured in OCR.
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Detroit
U.F
Lower Michigan
Upper Michigan
Northes
LO Altern Wiseeseeae
Chicago
Duluth
Escanabi Beret Ees
Grand Rapids
Ludington
Aeeeeae
Marquette
Sault Ste Marie
Rumor of Oil Firm Merger Circulates in Isabella Midland Field
Rumors of a seven figure merger among several oil development firms in the Isabella Midland field circulate with Dame Rumor noting unverified talks. Directors of local companies meet this week amid quiet handling with officials and eastern interests reportedly in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella-Midland
Hoover Hand Influence Probe Prompts Senate Action
A push by Senator Tydings to force a senate investigation into whether President Hoover influenced the Wickersham commission’s prohibition findings gathers steam. Norris signals willingness to act. Kenyon urges inquiry over secrecy. the commission continues to deny any influence and bars access to minutes and drafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
Jan
Senate
Hoover
Wickersham Commission
Commission
Tydings
Dem
Norris
Senate Judiciary Committee
William S. Kenyon
Kenyon
Wickersham
Noted Baseball Figure to Speak at Central State Teachers College
George Moriarty, famed former Detroit Tigers manager and longtime baseball figure, will visit Central State Teachers College Friday to address students and townspeople. Moriarty plans to share views on playing the game with character, urging youth to avoid being stranded at third. Judge Landis calls Moriarty exceptionally qualified to represent baseball to the nation’s youth. Townspeople are invited to the morning assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Moriarty
Jone
Central State Teachers College
Moriarty
Detroit Tigers
America
Indians Celebrate Osage Wedding Ceremony in Pawhaska
In Pawhaska Oklahoma on January 22 Osage Nation held a full blood marriage ceremony for Elmer Pryor 15 who purchased his bride Lorene Wood 16 with 48 ponies a silk flag and an automobile The event followed traditional Osage customs and marked the first full blood Osage marriage in three years Both families are prominent in the Osage community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawhoska
Okla
U.P
Elmer Pryor
Lorene Wood
Antwine’ Pryor
Buster -Big Horse
Anesthetic Explosion Kills Hospital Patient
Hollywood report says Mrs. Maude Branton, 4, died during a major abdominal operation when an anesthetic explosion ruptured her lungs. Coroner Franke Nance opened an inquiry into hospital anesthetic use to prevent recurrence. In New York, Capt. Malcolm Campbell arrived with his racing car New Bluebird aboard the Homeric for a speed attempt at Daytona Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
U.P
Maude Branton
Franke Nance
New York
Malcolm Campbell
Daytona Beach
Florida
State commissions seek to remove salaries from statute books
Five state commissions governing hospitals prisons and training institutions voted in Lansing on January 22 to request the 1981 legislature to erase their salaries from law. Governor Brucker urged coordination and to separate politics from welfare work as these bodies seek more efficient operation and budget savings. Attendees included members from the welfare council welfare commission institute commission prison commission corrections commission and state hospital commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
URY
Brucker
Advisory Welfare Council
State Welfare Commission
Institute — Commission
Prison Commission
Corrections Commission
State Hospital Commission
Meyer Nomination Recommitted To Senate Banking Panel
Nomination of Eugene Meyer to be governor of the Federal Reserve Board was recommitted to the Senate Banking and Currency Committee for further consideration after Senator Brookhart of Iowa protested he had not been allowed to question Meyer before the committee report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Eugene Meyer
Federal Reserve Board
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Brookhart
Iowa
Senate
Meyer
Noted Violinist Albert Spalding Speaks on Luck and Opportunity
Renowned American violinist Albert Spalding, in a college auditorium talk, argues luck is an active force shaped by perception and opportunity. He recounts a 1917 overseas voyage where hunger led him to a kitchen boy named Dick, whose generosity turned scarcity into a memorable meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Spalding
College
R Enligten
Campania
Gunard
Broomfield Gas Area Sees Major Interest In Wells
The western field focuses on Willie No 2 in Broomfield with large gas finds and near‑term drilling. Nicholson in Deerfield tests Dundee with potential oil, Traverse formation shows promising lower oil prospects. completions include Pure's Burrows No 2 at 800 barrels and Grover at Seaton with 50 barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broomfield
Purse Oil Company
Nicholson
Deerfield Township
Marshall
Dundee
Traverse
Pure
Burrows
Chippewa
Seaton
Legge Denies End Of Wheat Operations
Washington announces Chairman Alexander Legge rejected reports that the farm board will end wheat stabilization after the 1980 crop year in May 1931. Legge called the claims erroneous and said the board would not support an end to market stabilization in 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alexander Legge
United Press
Iteports
Samuel Merkelvin
Legge
Illinois Solon Presents Plan of Liquor Sale
Washington January 22. Five percent beer under government supervision sold tax and permit free. Light shines and hard liquors by drug stores under medicinal clause advocated in house. Rep Hull says plan emerged after Wickersham report. He backs permit system for wines and liquors by drug stores and freeing physicians from prescriptions. A second bill would relieve physicians of prescription restrictions and permit unlimited liquor prescriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U,p
Hull
Wickersham
Geller
Vem
Recital by Albert Spalding Draws Central Michigan Interest
Advance orders pour in from central Michigan for a January 26 recital at Central State Teachers College. Albert Spalding will perform with pianist Andre Benoist as accompanist, drawing strong interest from music lovers and ticket buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Albert Spalding
Central State Teachers College
Andre Benoist
Spalding
Barber Prices Cut to 26 Cents This Friday
Barber shops including Leahy and Schlemmer and London and Servais announce haircuts for 26 cents starting Friday morning. Lots 8 F82-dlA Adv listed in the ad copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leahy and Schlemmer
London
Servais
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