Rise of Pratt Whitney to United Aircraft and Transport
Washington recounts how Charles W Deeds Frederick Reitschler and George J Mead built Pratt & Whitney Aircraft into United Aircraft and Transport Company. From $1900 startup cash to multi million profits the firm grew on Navy contracts and government subsidies while evolving into a leading carrier. The Missouri inquiry investigates Mead's subsidy role and political involvement in aviation subsidies.
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George J. Mead
Reitschler
Mead
Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company
United Aircraft and Transport Company
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Lake Placid Blue Birds set world bobsted record
Hubert Stevens leads the Lake Placid Blue Birds to a world bobsted record. Switzerland has 15.49 percent of its population trained for military service, the highest proportion in the world. Norman Thomas, a socialist leader, was the socialist candidate for president in 1932.
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Hubert Stevens
Switzerland
Norman Thomas
Expect Contact Soon With Bremer Kidnappers
A two line ad in the Minneapolis Tribune signals imminent contact with the Bremer kidnapers. Exhard G. Bremer, president of the Commercial State Bank, is held for a $200 ransom as Walter Magee is named the contact in St. Paul.
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Minneapolis
Exhard G. Bremen
Commercial State Bank
Minneapolis Tribune
Alice
Bremer
Walter Magee
Magee
Adolph Bremer
Mendieta Triumph Sparks Cuban Night of Celebration
Thousands of Cubans jammed Havana to celebrate Carlos Mendieta's accession to the presidency. The crowd waved and cheered despite fears of a potential general strike and disruptions from gas water and rail services, as the revolutionary physician and statesman was ratified into office.
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Carlos Mendieta
Turbulent Cuban government faces seven factiones power shift
Hours after Carlos Hevia’s arrival a week old revolutionary regime sees seven factions contend for control. Government leaders work through the afternoon and into the evening to avert a nationwide shutdown.
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Carlos Hevia
Treasury Title to Gold Opposed Quick Action Urged
Washington reports opposition within the Treasury to Treasury title to gold as the Fed system resists reform measures. Governors argue the plan moves toward abrogating the gold standard while administration leaders push rapid enactment to control dollar movements with a $2 billion stabilization fund. The House plans to take up the measure Saturday with a 40 percent minimum devaluation provision and gold seizure authority.
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Quality Furniture Promises True Economy at CARTY'S
The ad claims lasting value from QUE living room furniture and urges customers to visit CARTY'S to inspect workmanship and construction for durable, quality built pieces that resist the lure of a cheap living room suite.
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