France’s tariff freedom reshapes trade battles in Paris
Paris reports a shift in French trade policy as negotiations revise treaties under the New Franco German pact. France gains tariff freedom enabling selective duties and quotas, with compensating surcharges on imports from depreciated currencies. The plan aims to protect French industry while expanding bargaining leverage.
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British Empire
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Scandinavia
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Former convict sentenced to life term in robbery case
Richard Krebs, previously convicted felon, received a life sentence after a jury failed to reach a verdict on a count of robbery with a deadly weapon. The judge imposed the mandatory term under habitual criminal laws.
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Orete
Buy British Posters Promote Empire Goods in Britain
A British poster campaign urges shoppers to buy British to support Empire production. The card reads Buyers are Builders Buy British from the Empire at Home and Overseas. The item reflects wartime economy and propaganda pushing domestic goods.
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Great Britain
Empire
Fur Thieves Target Comedian and Wife in Hollywood
Hollywood police report two fur burglars stole furs valued at 8250 from vaudeville comedian Tahbod Bon Blue and his wife after tailing them from a fashionable Hollywood cafe. The incident was reported Jan 21.
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Tahbod Bon Blue
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Mathews Burial Change for Arlington Reservation
Lieut. Col. Laurence O. Mathews, former Kelly Field quartermaster, died January 13 at Schofield Barracks Honolulu. He will be buried in Arlington Cemetery instead of San Antonio as previously announced.
Long Banners Victoriously Battle For Bank Reform
The Senate amended the Glass bill to restrict branch banking by national banks to states where legal for state banks and to banks with specific capital and population limits. The measure, championed by Huey P. Long, passed Bratton and Wheeler amendments 52 to 12, with adjournment expected before a final vote next week. Rabbit breeders from Central Texas to meet at spurthouse in Waco for their second annual gathering with free memberships offered.
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Virginia
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New Mexico
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Texas
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