Armistice Day Reflections on Industry and Labor
Armistice Day reflections cover the self starter invention and its 24 year impact, Alfred Sloan honoring Charles Kettering, wage raises at Youngstown Sheet and Tube, labor organization splits, and a note on German terms in postwar culture. The piece compares industrial progress to a modern samurai labor model and comments on political shifts in Washington and the Republican presence in Maine.
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Buffalo
Alfred P. Sloan Jr
Charles 7 Kettering
General Motors
Enaigh
Addressograph Co Posts Higher Income in 1936 Quarter
Addressograph Co reports total income of $217,017 for the September quarter in 1936, up from $186,181 in the same period in 1938. The company's subsidiaries and operations show stronger revenue, with a ninefold increase noted in the period analyzed.
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Addressograph Co
New York
Mhiltigeaph Corporation
Wat Ancome
Sbteant
Weather outlook eases San Antonio rain risk
U S Weather Bureau chief J H darker forecast warmer weather after a dreary spell. Tue rain in San Antonio totaled 0.83 inch as showers lingered into Wednesday, with clouds clearing by afternoon and a high near 84 expected after a low around 46.
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J. H
San Antonio
Jarboo
Bombs Wreck Akron Homes Striking Windows and Silence
Akron Ohio November 1 to 17 bombs shattered porches and windows in several neighborhoods. Police said no injuries were reported though residents fled into the streets. Targets included workers at General Tire and Rubber and Goodyear plants. Investigators found threats urging layoffs at unions, with more details in police notes.
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Akron
Ohio
Gilbert Mosely
Joseph Childs
General Tire and Rubber Company
Etpieye
John R. Hoffman
Non
Wien
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
En- Bisye
Giyle B. Guall
Word Baking Company
Noles
Tosi
Gills
Hures
Thanksgiving Bird in Jeopardy Again
A government report says more turkeys are roaming farms this fall than last year and prices may fall. It warns feed scarcity could cut supply next year. About 20,000,000 turkeys are on the market this fall, with many smaller and younger birds. Chickens geese and ducks are near normal.
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Agriculture Department
Irish and Tennessee Race Contests Roil Courthouse News
In Memphis a courthouse feud pits Irish seer Justice Rat Corzi par against Judge W W McCrory as threats to jail surface at a cigar stand. Senator McKellar calls for an official investigation into the Literary Digest pre election poll, urging full records be kept.
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W. W. McCrory
Criminal District
Justice of the Peace
Rat Corzi
Memphis
McKellar
Democrat
Tennessee
Literary Digest
Senate
Congress
Palmn
Two Brooklyn Girls Sought In Hollywood Plot
Twelve year old Lily C and friend Mary Grenwell both of Brooklyn vanished after leaving home. A $4000 stash in cash, once left by their father, disappeared from a drawer in Mrs. Mary Lydon’s home as police issued a broad missing persons alert.
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New York
Lillity C
Mary Grenwell
Brooklyn
Mary Lydon
Gaylemith
Atte
Ise
Holyrood
Wounded in Union Row Clash at Indiana Project
Bloomington Ind Nov 10 Six men were wounded when union and non union workers clashed at a public works project near Bloomington. Authorities said the violence erupted after a foreman selected by the company was attacked by union men as the crew attempted to begin work.
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Bloomington
Ind
CINS
Hera
Conton
Union
Ten
Ynlelr
Indor
Women Defeat Trains Crew in Fatal Wreck at Minden
In Louisiana near Minden on the Louthlawn and Arkansas railway, two freight trains collided after a fatal relapse. Authorities reported the crash yesterday with two fatalities and several injuries. Sheriff noted the tragedy and ongoing inquiries into cause and responsibility.
Aged Wife Kills Husband and Self in Los Angeles
Mrs. Anna Johnson, 81, killed her husband Charles Johnson, 81, after accusing him of infidelity. She used a razor to finish shaving him, then hanged herself. Neighbors note long, troubled marriage and Johnson’s frail health.
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Los Angels
Anna Johnson
Charles
Joounson
Johnson
Lille
Export Copper at New Six-year Peak
New York November 1. Metals held the market center as export copper rose to 10.20 cents per pound, a new high since December 1250. Lead prices edged higher while scrap copper and bar silver in London showed gains.
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New York
London
Western Union Reports Higher Profits for Nine Months
Western Union Telegraph Company announced a profit of 5.01 million dollars for the nine months ended September 30, up from 3.44 million for the same period last year. The report reflects stronger earnings in the period ending the date in New York.
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Western Union
New York
Western Unio Telegraph Company
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Partly cloudy to cloudy with likely light rain Tuesday night and Wednesday. Warmer Wednesday with Tuesday night low about 46 and Wednesday high near 64. Gentle northeast winds, Monday high around 58, Tuesday low 41. East Texas coast near Meridian line, partly cloudy north portion, light rain south portion Tuesday night and Wednesday. West Texas shows similar light rain Tuesday night and Wednesday.
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San Antonio Snd
Texas
West Texas
Warner
Martion
Gulf planning tout a wine Paltry dividend distribution proposal
Gil Oil to distribute stock valued at 172,450,000 and cash dividends. J P Firaki, president, backs a new monthly distribution plus a 50 cent special dividend. Stock has paid 25 cents quarterly and may continue. Columbian Garden also announced payments including a $125 per share special dividend plus regular quarterly and bonuses for about 1500 employees. Senator Frederick Breinwor’s condition after gall bladder operation reported fine.
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Pittsemagh
Gil Oil Corporation
Yar Vale
J.P. Firaki
Amoguynn
Spooneied Cireles
New York
Columbian Garden Company
Stetwer
Denver
Frederick Brei- Wor
Oregon
St. Joseph's Hospital
Girl Held in Stabbing in Chicago
A seven year old girl told juvenile authorities why she fatally wounded her father, Karly Palmer, in a dining room incident after he knocked food off the table and attacked the mother. Palmer, drunk, returned home and assaulted his wife, Pratices, 39, with the knife wound leaving his survival in doubt.
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Chicago
Naelo—Jinsi
Karly Palmer
Dorothes
Palmer
Park Service approves nearly three million for recreation projects
Washington November 10 The Park Service announced final approval of a 2 946 625 allotment to continue construction of 46 recreational demonstration projects in 24 states. The funds cover operations from October 1 to January 1 plus an additional 2530 40 for operation of 42 work camps formerly called transient camps from September 1 to January 1.
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Park Service
Washington
c+ Tir nation park service
Srelemyer
Jana Aniry
Allred Kills Deer on New Mexico Hunt
ALAMOGORDO NW MM November II Governor James Allred of Texas killed a deer near the area weighing about 180 pounds. He and his party are on the Harvey Table hunting excursion as the day progresses.
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Allred
New Mexico
Alamogordo
James
Texas
Tere Kyonday
Ani
Harvey
Sheriff Huerta Reports Missing Office Supplies Incident
Sheriff Harper Morns of Karnes City reports a late night theft of 300 pencils and other office equipment. A man and a woman, believed in the incident, were tied to the case as authorities sought the pair and a missing malaria woman in connection with the break in.
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Harper Morns
Karnes City
Thesday
Avathie
May
San Amento
Martia
Announcement Awaits King Edward Engagement News
London November 10 A Washington based report says the anticipated engagement of King Edward to Mrs Wallis Simpson will not be announced today The King and society circles expected a presentation at Eaton or a ducal title for Mrs Simpson before or after his coronation next May There is no abdication plan despite rumors The King has reportedly pursued a path with broad approval from society and denial of any royal disapproval from Queen Mary or other officials
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Washington
Senate
Daniel Webster
Maine
Alamo
London
Edwarts
Wallis Simpson
Wamsn Bs
Mareste
Edward
Thomas A. Loayza
Madrid
Nat Poleon
Madris
Torres
Loveilet
Gersmans
Loy Mists
Res
Manzanares
Mai
Casa de Campa Secor
Royal Palace
Tsiting Point-Bank
Foreign Legion
Asos
Franco
Napoleon
Segovia Bridge
Puerta del Angel
Mihough
Hite
Fire Ruins Yield Body in Kilgore Tragedy
Kilgore officers probed homicide after the body of Joseph M. Whitworth, 48, an insurance salesman, was found in a burned house. Bits of clothing matching his wife’s sewing on his trousers aided identification. A doctor noted skull fracture and brain trauma.
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Kilgore
Joseph M. Whitworth
Ammons
ET. Jong
Republic Petroleum Reports Record Net Profit in Nine Months
Oil firm Republic Petroleum reports its first nine months net profit totaling 2781 at a total of 120,028 for the year to date with third quarter earnings of 1586. compares to 32299 in the second quarter, signaling the most profitable operations in its history.
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San Francisco
Mov
Republic Petroleum Compans
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Orren
American Peclaration of Labor
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Seaten
Dockhands
Ebbers
United States
Gore
UN Ten
Samuel Gompere
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Umion
Japan
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McCrory
Fred Saunders
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Justice Gorrigan
Eon
Dati Teve
G.O.P
IGDGE
Hollywood
Union Row
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Ate
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Gulf
Wallie
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