Roosevelt Opens Inter American Peace Conference in Buenos Aires
President Roosevelt opened the Inter American peace conference in Buenos Aires asserting that world powers can avert war by mutual peace and democratic governance. He urged unity shoulder to shoulder among American republics to prevent aggression and promote shared security and higher living standards.
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Buenos Aires
Roosevelt
United States
Jay
Ohe
Americas
America
Chick
Funeral in Buenos Aires for Gennerich aide and guard
In the United States embassy ballroom a brief funeral service was held for August Gennerich assistant guard and friend of President Roosevelt. Attended by Roosevelt Secretary of State Hull Ambassador Weddell and officials a casket was moved by Secret Service to a cruiser for return to the United States. Gennerich died of a heart attack Monday night and the event included Argentine honors and a flag draped casket transported by fire truck to the Indianapolis.
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Buenos Aires
Roosevelt
Gay
August Gennerich
United States
Gordell Hall
Alexandre W. Weddell
Weddell
Bumner Welles
Caskee
C. V. Fills
Indianapolis
Secret Service
Crniser
Gennerich
Genmerich
inter-American Assembly
Indiénerolis
Roosevelt Pushes Merit System for Federal Workers
More than 300000 federal employees lack civil service protection, forming a large emergency workforce. President Roosevelt supports extending civil service to all executive branch workers with promotions based on merit and ability. Senator M M Logan of Kentucky to sponsor the reform in the Senate.
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Roosevelt
M. M. Logan
Kentucky
Senate
Merit System for Federal Jobs Advocated in Washington
M. M. Logan argues in Washington for a merit based civil service removing spoils system influence. He urges expansion of the civil service commission and strict examinations to ensure qualified appointments for all executive branch positions. He contends federal pay and pensions support dedicated public service and calls for equal opportunity regardless of partisan influence.
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Renal
Washington
United States
Civil Service Commission
Kentucky
Europe Lauds Roosevelts Inter American Conference Speech
European papers hail Roosevelt opening address at Buenos Aires. Italian and German outlets report interest while Moscow and Vatican observers react to his Monroe doctrine warning and call for joint American action against aggression.
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London
England
France
Roosevelt
Buenos Aires
Italy
Stefani
Elycles
Diplomatische Kore Yespordeny
Berlin
Europe
Asia
Vatican City
Pius
Taylor Buys Nag on Camille Set
Greta Garo waited for a love scene as Robert Taylor sought a horse. The rural cottage set for Camille features Marguerite and Armand with farm animals grazing nearby. Taylor vanished to find the horse owner and returned astride a spotted spirited pony he had bought.
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Greta Garo
Robert Taylor
Marguerite
Armand
Camille
George Cukar
Taylor
Cos Pany
Jewelled flowers lead holiday jewelry craze
New York reports a Christmas jewelry fad with jewel encrusted pins clips and bracelets. Daisy Fellows popularized diamond orchid pieces worn day and night alongside attire. The trend targets all ages from babies to debutantes with cuff links signet rings and watches among top gifts as coronation anticipation boosts luxury.
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New York
Daisy Fellows
Business Advisory Council drafts broad co operation program
Washington December 2. A broad new program of government business cooperation is being drafted by members of the business advisory council. They plan recommendations to Roosevelt on absorbing unemployment in private industry improving wages and housing for low income groups without new regulation. The council will meet in January to discuss the business situation.
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Washington
V-Business Advisory Council
Laurers
Roosevelt
Fli Council
Benchley Honored by Police Groups in MGM Short
Robert Benchley, star of the MGM short How to Be a Detective, receives honorary badges from about six police organizations. The item also notes today’s best employment opportunities in the Classifieds sections A2 to Gd.
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Benculey
Robert Benchley
State Audits Recovery of Banked Money After Bank Closures
State auditor reports the treasury audit shows funds on deposit in 10 closed banks during the two years ending October 31 1935. $072 420.22 remains to be collected from $1 790 420.18 deposited across those institutions.
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Austin
State Auditor
Treasury Department
Housekeeping Plans Sparked by Couple’s Search
William Henry and Grace Durkin are house hunting in their spare moments as snorting bells hint at approaching moves and changes in their household plans.
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Nas
William Henry End
Grace, Durkin
Homemaker Sues After Rugs Sold for Liquor
In Omaha Nebraska Mrs Mayne E B Propelschy sues for divorce claiming her husband Paul sold the rugs from their home and used the money for liquor. She states the act caused marital discord and prompted the divorce.
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Omaha
Neb
Mayne
Propleschy
Paul
Railroads Buy More Equipment Across Regions
R Gray president of the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads announced today both lines will spend over 10.5 million dollars to purchase 2600 new refrigerator cars and to refurbish existing ones, expanding rolling stock and capacity.
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Nob
Dee
Vue
R. Gray
Ula, Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
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