Air Safety Records Show 1936 Flight Milestones
Washington reports air safety records for the first half of 1936 across miscellaneous operators outside scheduled transport. They flew 41,517,803 miles, with 48,789 accidents and 691,961 miles per fatal accident, and 1,012 miles per passenger fatality. Engines failures and pilot errors were major causes.
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Washington
vAir
Bureau of Air Commerce
Althenzh
Eafets
Pricod
Tase
Silent Husband Loses Divorce In Ontario Case
TORONTO December 1. Gordon Percival Howe failed to disclose his own misconduct while recounting his wife Gwendolyn Ruth Howe's infidelities. Justice McFarlane refused the divorce noting Ontario law requires the petitioner to set forth his or her own misdeeds. The attorney general intervened as Howe had been a corespondent in a prior matter. Divorce action filed three years ago.
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Toronto
Ontario
Gordon Percival Hove
Gwendolyn Ruth
Howe
Nusband
Justice McFarlane Bsnilserd Howe
Indians Granted Hunting Rights Restore Federal Policy
Wilbur Washington December 1 Indians, after a history of hunting bans by federal policy, are now granted hunting rights by the United States Indian agency. Reports indicate deer numbers have risen alarmingly this year near the Nepelem Indian station, reflecting changes in regulation and access.
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Wilbur
Wash
Baen
Edral
United Tates Indian Agency
Hunt
Redeer
Nexpelem
California park readies for quake warnings and evacuations
Officials completed evacuation plans for Lassen Park as scientists warn of possible strong earthquakes. Verbal confidence remains that tremors will be minor, with experts citing ongoing monitoring and eligibility for rapid response if quakes intensify.
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California Park
Lassen Park
Calif
Pays for Murder Is Before Firing Squad
In Santiago Chile the first execution in twenty years occurred as Ata Marchiana Tronccca faced a firing squad. The government denied petitions and the Carabineros continued guarding the process amid muted public reaction.
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Santiago
Chile
Ata Marchiana Tronccca
Dorchester Temple Baptist Church Marks Fifty Years
On December 19 the Dorchester Temple Baptist Church celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. A single cake carried 400 candles were lit as part of the anniversary observance, with park tide exercises accompanying the event. The cake was distributed afterward to attendees.
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Dorchester Temple Baptist Church
Last Cartridge Saves Six in Ceylon Elephant Incident
In Colombo a party of six government officials faced a charging elephant in the Navd plains jungle. Assistant Government Agent 7 b. de 8 Jayaratne and G. de Zo las, deputy registrar of cooperative societies, were saved when a Singalear chieftain fired a single shot with the only cartridge in the group, narrowly averting disaster.
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Colombo
Ceyton
Faval
B. de
Jayaratne
G. de Zolas
Co-Operative Societies
Disrreb
L Dean
Cotton Market Moves Narrowly in Mixed Early Trading
New Orleans openings show December cotton up several points as prices shift amid weak foreign signals. December contracts trade near 12.93 cents with March and other months fluctuating. Liverpool and other markets provide little pressure as analysts watch December's movement to gauge eventual declines or gains.
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New Orleans
New Orleans Uume
Rhia
Imasa
Afarch
Wornine
qTrade
Slogan Contest Judges Ponder Final Choice in San Antonio
Judges faced a flood of contest entries for the Slogan for San Antonio competition. C W Milter said the winning entry likely would be announced Sunday with an $800 prize for the best slogan location.
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Logan
San Antonio
C. W. Milter
Furgice
Leo Dubinski
Joe Straw
Onin Auld
Junior Chamber Picks Directors
The Junior chamber of vommierey Wednesday announced the new members on its board of directors. Tuesday night in the Gutterho tel cafeteria the group chose six directors and alternates whose term begins January 1. Directors for 2637 include Robert EB Courad FB. 1s. Powell R. Spearman Victor Tyn buces Gibbs McDaniel and L. ¢. Pitta. Alternate directors serving six months are Merritt Steer William Rilsbo MN Pulor Willan J. densley Lea Youdouze and Lee Moftets.
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Vommierey
Naites
Pew
Dirattars
Gutterhotel
Robert EB
Courad
Powell
R. Spearman
Victor Tynbuces
Gibbs McDaniel
L. ¢. Pitta
Merritt Steer
Wiliam Rilsbo
Pulor
Willan J. Densley
Lea Youdouze
Lee Moftets
AlloaTh Plans Museum City in Moscow Area
The organization committee of the Soviet Architects is founding in Moscow a neighborhood called City where samples of folk architectural art will be concentrated. Real buildings including houses and village huts will be moved there and rebuilt in the museum complex.
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Moscow
Organization Committee of the
Tien of
E “Ntesetin
Repin
Livestock Market Reports From San Antonio Sales
Livestock market news covers San Antonio cattle and calf sales with overall steady demand. Receipts about 400 cattle and 600 calves. prices vary by class from about 3.28 to 9.50 per hundredweight. top butchers around 9.25 to 9.80 for certain weights. general range for common grades 4.50 to 6.50. Buyers include packers and shippers. market notes heavy supplies and mixed yearlings and heifers. overall tone steady to higher with selective gains.
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Heverst
San Antonio
Rens Alves
Krades
Yttany
Mourlay
Lobis
Wast BT
Louis IH
Hose Coninareil
Keen
Poldin
USDA
Gleera
Grain Market Reports and Texas Hay Prices
The grain market across Ames showed wheat prices weakening amid Liverpool market concerns and anticipated Argentine wheat data. Texas farmers quoted hay prices at San Antonio, while Chicago bids fluctuated with mixed grain and livestock receipts including cattle, hogs, and sheep, reflecting a cautious trading day.
Stock Market Activity Dims Amid Mixed Trading
In New York on a gray day, stock tape showed only a few traders able to tilt the market early. By noon activity grew with gains in Vanadium and U. S. Steel near key levels while several firms like General Motors and Chrysler posted declines. Newport Industries later moved up while other major issues drifted, reflecting an uneven session with mixed results across sectors.
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York
Bez
Newport Industries
Ga Motors
Chrysler
Montgomery
Ward
Scary Roebuck
Ghnhel
Nation@ Dibuters
U. 8
Industrial
Ergene Telephone
Potters Palen
Maconerineen
Beal el Elett
Ruther
Vaila
Uthitias
Metal industry payrolls surge in eight months of 1932
A bureau of labor statistics index shows metal industry payrolls up 46 percent from February to September and employment up 10 percent in eight months. Glass industry also rebounds with higher employment and payrolls as production expectations rise, led by glass containers and plate glass.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Poultry and Produce Prices Chicago and New York
Prices for poultry and eggs listed for Chicago and New York markets. Includes broilers white and colored, leghorns Plymouth Rock White Rock, turkeys ducks geese and canons with various weights and prices. eggs steady with several grade listings.
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Omicago Daley
Chicago
Leghora Hans
Plymouth Rock
White Rock
Youll Cut a Fine Figure Pattern for Teens and Twenties
Advertisement for fashion pattern number 9115 offering a trim skirt frock with up to date sleeves and waistline. Describes options in high rising bell or shorter hem, sheer fabrics, and contrasting bib trim. Includes yardage estimates, sizes 18 to 90, and order details from Marian Martin pattern company.
Foreign exchange markets end year with dollar strength
In Kansas City and Paris trading desks the dollar steadied as the Bank of England's large sterling purchase supported the pound. The U S dollar closed in Paris at 4.8700 francs, up from the New York overnight level, while sterling held near 4.1995 francs.
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Esday
Bank of Rnelend
United Sistes Oiler
New York
Fren
France
Paris
United States
Elks Minstrels to Aid Charity at Majestic Theater
Elks club members plan a Christmas minstrel show Friday at the Majestic Theater to raise funds for 12 percent baskets of food and gifts for orphanages, crippled hospital wards, and needy families. Exalted Ruler Harry A. Nags announced the event. The show, directed by J. Ross Boles, features 60 men in the chorus and 14 end men including Al Boyd and Skinny Sports. Musical director Paul Harper and Ernest Hauer assist. performance begins at 6 pm.
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Elks Club
Majestic Theater
Harry A. Nags
J. Ross Boles
al Boyd
Skinny Sports
Paul Harper
Ernest Hauer
Pan-American Airways Boosts Wages and Bonuses for 1937
Pan-American Airways announced wage increases and bonuses totaling 205000 with 442000 in dividends to go into effect early in 1937. An additional 190600 will go to pay envelopes for officials mechanics and other ground and flight employees. Certain designated employees excluding officers will share a 55000 bonus.
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Pan-American
Brownsville
Pan-American Airways
Doughnut Eating Champion Named at Provincetown
The piece credits Frank Souza as the champion doughnut eater of Cape Cod, with mates at Race Point Coast Guard station praising his feat of devouring 14 large doughnuts. A retin from liberty and a May 8 tale by Dan Melnnis are referenced in a playful, archaic New England dialect.
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Provincetown
Mass
Cape Cod
Loastav
Race Point Coast Guard Station
Frank Souza
Souza
Liberty
Dan Melnnis
New England
S. A. Store Pays Christmas Bonus At Leilans Store
Christmas bonuses were paid Wednesday to Leilans store employees on East Houston Street. Manager C F Eig announced that three years of service earned $15, two years $10, one year $5 and all part-time workers $2.50.
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Leilans
East Houston Street
C. F. Eig
Crockett Street
East
Houston Street
Alana Street
Denny Bukeyles
Brederickshurs Road
Motor Company
Broadway
Néds
Alamo Fiaza
North Sores Street
Wyaat
Broadway Furniture Company
Paweet Furniture Company
East Commerce Street
Cedar Cheatat
Sanfield
London Bar Silver Slumps Amid Mixed London Market
Fragmented market note from London reports silver prices weak amid steadier metal values. Mentions sterling price levels around 46 to 60 and an implied dollar equivalence near 24.7. Includes references to minor shifts in bar silver trading and commentary on the bullion market.
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London
de Pe Lab Bar Et Ver Ateady, Ltd
Lonnon
Dee Eas
Industry Strike Ties Mexico Labor Action to U S Firm
In Sinaloa, about 50,000 workers planned a Dec 18 strike in solidarity with a walkout at an American-owned United Sugar company. Sugar workers seek a new collective contract with higher wages as tensions rise. Virginia Field, noted actress from Twentieth Century Fox, is described as sailing to England for a six week vacation.
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Mexico
Sinaloa
United Buga
Virginia Field
Twentieth Century-Fox
Polly
London
England
Court of Criminal Appeals affirms two year murder term
In Austin on December 16 the Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed a two year sentence for J. A. Glossup in Hays County. The ruling deems the case a sad commentary on drunkenness and public highways.
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Austin
INS
Court of [Criminal Appeals Today
J. A. Glossup
Hays County
Market loses steam as industrials drift and oils show limited strength
New York trading ends mixed as industrials edge higher by a cent, rails slip, and copper gains fade. Analysts note delayed buying after a TVA court ruling, with speculative sentiment wavering and oil issuing only modest strength amid expectations that rising production could undercut market stability.
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New York
Tiss
TVA
Instructs Jury in Slipper Slaying Trial in Virginia
In Slipper Slaying in Wise Virginia Judge Sara Carter reads jury instructions to Edith Maxwell 24 year old mountain resident amid interruptions as trial enters second murder phase. Verdict possible by nightfall after instructions.
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Baby
Sara Carter
Edith “Maxwell
Athdol
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