Ohio Bell ordered to cut rates and refund millions
The Ohio Utilities Commission ordered Ohio Bell to reduce rates in 180 municipalities and refund 15,288,172 dollars overcharges from 1926 to 1932. The company must file a new rate schedule immediately and may appeal the decision. The case followed a decade of litigation.
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Ohio
Ohio Bell Telephone Company
Utiies Commission
Ohio Bell
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Investment return ruling during appeal period
The order states the met return of the investment was excessive over the pending appeal period. The commission found that an adequate return would be 6.50 percent, but since 1925 the return averaged 7.71 percent, indicating an overpayment.
Virgin Islands to Adopt U S Currency Next June
Governor Paul Pearson announced that United States currency will become legal tender in the Virgin Islands when the Danish bank franchise expires and total currency is called in next June. The change formalizes U S currency use in San Juan Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands pending the October expiration of the Danish bank agreement.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
Paul Pearson
United States
Virgin Islands
Uniform Primary for Nomination of President Urged
Senator Steiner of Oregon urged a constitutional amendment to grant Congress power to establish uniform presidential primary elections nationwide. The proposal aims to ensure popular choice by standardizing primaries and allowing Congress to declare winners as party nominees for president and vice president.
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Congress
Steiner
Republican
Oregon
Pork Barrel Editorial Defends Army Veterans Preferences
A Letter to the Editor signed by MAX WALZ as Commander of Sam Houston Post No 76 argues against removing veteran preferences in ratings and appointments. It emphasizes the regular army’s essential role, citing service from Cuba to China and the value of widows and disabled veterans receiving small preferences. The piece defends continued support from The Light and calls safeguards fair.
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the Light
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Cuba
Mexico
Philppines
China
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United States
Max
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Sam Houston Post No. 76
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Bombs Exploded at Vienna Station Amid Nazi Demonstrations
Three bombs exploded in front of Vienna's railway station as Nazis protested the arrival of Italian official Fulvio Sovich. Police cracked down, arresting 140 before noon. Separate treasury report shows January 14 receipts 6.55 million, expenditures 28.87 million, year-to-date receipts 1.606 billion.
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Fulvio Sovich
Uner
Pack
Niels
Treasury
Washington
D. C
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Legioners To Boost Bill It Requires Support
Washington Jan 16 The American Legion pressed for more backing for a revised veterans aid program. Veterans Bureau chief Gen Frank T Hines estimated cost at about 113.2 million dollars annually while Edward A 2 commander claimed it could not exceed 80 million. The plan would suppress payments and broaden hospitalization and has GOP Senate support. It was reintroduced by Senator Reed Republican of Pennsylvania.
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American Legion Today
Veterans’ Bureau
Frank T. Hines
Edward A. 2
Senate
Reed
Penninsylvania
Read and Use Light Want Ads for Quick Results
A compact notice urges readers to use light want ads to secure fast results. It highlights simple steps and practical tips for placing short ads efficiently, aiming to connect buyers and sellers quickly.
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