World silver program limited by wartime plans
The World Economic Conference committee on silver adopted part of Senator Key Pittman's resolution. The action delays decisive steps on central bank metal coverage and sets a future review for regulating world silver output. Pittman said governments will curb debasement of coins and limit sales, hoping to restore prewar exchange norms in India, China, and Latin America.
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Two Held in Luer Kidnaping Case
St Louis reports that Justice Department agents arrested Frank Douglass, 41, and Percy Michael Fitzgerald, along with a unnamed second suspect and a woman, in connection with the kidnapping and release of 77 year old August Luer of Alton DL. Fitzgerald is charged with using the mats to extort money. The arrest followed Luer’s wife identifying Fitzgerald as one of the abductors.
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Cotton processing tax to hit in August in Washington
Washington July 19 The cotton processing tax of 42 cents a pound takes effect August 1 with a floor tax on cotton goods in warehouses of spinners manufacturers and wholesalers Retailers have 30 days before the tax applies to their stocks but must file an inventory of materials on hand as of August 1 The inventory will be checked again after 30 days New cotton goods bought during the interim that have paid either tax will be non taxable
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Open Forum letter on taxation and housing strain
A reader titled Taxpayer argues taxpayers face hardship from high taxes and rising costs. He questions sales tax fairness and suggests organizing taxpayers to influence welfare and policy. The letter imagines homes losing value and rents collapsing, urging action from prominent figures.
Faith in religion wanes among transient workers says editor
The Light notes that 80 percent of young transient workers, forced to take any job for room and board, become disillusioned with religion. It cites a poor girl pressured to wear better clothes and observes wealthy employers exploiting hard times for cheap labor. A man cannot be converted while hungry and poorly dressed.
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Roosevelt's Radio Address Praised Editor The Light
A reader letter praises Franklin D Roosevelt's radio address as perhaps the finest since Lincoln's Gettysburg speech. The writer urges broad display in newspapers and on public walls to spread the spirit of the president. The piece also contrasts Roosevelt's impact with other office-holders, naming George Murray.
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League Assembly Sets Sept 25 Session
Geneva reports the League of Nations convening its principal assembly for September 25 to permit delegates to stay for the disarmament conference restart in mid October. The League council plans its 75th session for September 22 in Geneva.
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League of Nations Council
Primos and Baer in Film Talks Amid Studio Buzz
Hollywood gossip from New York and Los Angeles notes Primo Carnera being courted for a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer contract for The Prize Fighter and the Lady with Max Baer. The piece also mentions Miriam Jordan, Hoot Gibson, and other celebrities with light club and courtship updates from the era.
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Battle with Spain civil guard described by American prisoner
The account by MOTHERFORD FULLERTON, Columbus resident and temporary U S prisoner in Majorca, recounts a clash with a Spanish civil guard at a Palma hotel. He describes a scene involving a park, a broken eyeglasses piece, and a guard sword injury amid daily U S prisoner tensions. Ambassador Bowes planned talks with Manuel Azana over the case of five Americans detained for more than two months in Palma, with no formal charges yet filed.
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Stamford
Madrid
Claude G. Bowers
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Negro aviators begin transcontinental flight from Albuquerque
The flight by Dr. Albert Z. Forsythe and C. Alfred Ander, members of the Negro Aviators, started in Albuquerque on Monday and aimed for Winslow Arizona as the next leg after leaving Atlantic City. They landed near nine o'clock last night after a stretch from Amarillo.
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Texan Killed in Airplane Crash Near Mangum
Two passengers died and the pilot was injured when a plane crashed into a mountain 26 miles from Mangum Oklahoma. The dead are Don Tinsley of Shamrock Texas and Jarrett Todd Jr son of the former county judge. Pilot W F Hearne survived with injuries and was expected to recover.
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Buy Your Piece of Bin Antonio
Investment lure in classified ad promises real estate dividend in days with bold sale pitch and promotional language.
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Real Estar
Ad Claims Cure for Skin Ailments With Tetterine
An advertisement asserts a Marvelous formula cures skin diseases including itching infections. It promises rapid soothing relief upon contact and total healing in days, urging readers to buy from any druggist with a money back guarantee.
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