Liquor tax debate fuels Congress amid election pressure
Washington lawmakers weigh a substantial hike in distilled liquor taxes and a higher beer levy as they seek revenue to fund wartime costs and bonuses. President Roosevelt presses for excise taxes, while Morgenthau warns boosts could boost bootleg profits and strain enforcement.
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Starts Film Job Here by David Lamson
David Lamson, once a Stanford University Press salesman, is freed of wife murder charges after three trials and begins work on the screen adaptation of his book We Who Are About To Die. He wrote the work while in San Quentin awaiting outcomes from the state supreme court ruling on his conviction and death sentence from the first trial.
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Youth Dies As Gas Tank Explodes Near El Centro
Randolph Tucker Jr. 21 dies when a collision with a loaded truck and trailer triggers a gasoline blaze. The truck rolled back down a hill after a drive shaft failure, engulfing the coupe in flames on the highway east of El Centro.
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Randolph Tucker Jr
Here
Warden Smith Takes Office at Lan from Folsom
Smith a 33 year veteran of law enforcement assumes duties as warden of Lan replacing previous warden from Folsom prison. He had served as warden at Folsom since 1927.
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San Quentin
Fort Humboldt Restoration Plans Fast-Track
Plans surge for Fort Humboldt restoration in Northern California with a federal grant of 4490 dollars approved by Congressman Clarence F. Lea. Local contributions exceed 1200 dollars, funding the historic army post project.
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Clarence F. Lea
Bomb kills two in car driven by Dr Moriarty
A homemade bomb exploded inside a car carrying Dr William D Moriarty dean of the School of Mercur and another couple. The blast occurred after financial losses reportedly troubled Moriarty who took his own life as the device detonated.
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Los Angeles
William D. Moriarty
School of Mercur
Eyena
Moriarty
Bay City Liner Seizes Inter Coastal Route
A large inter coastal liner has been tied up after orders were issued to omit San Francisco as a port of call. The move follows directives to remove that city from the vessel’s itinerary, affecting port calls and schedules.
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Bay City
San Francisco
Printed Trimmings for Elegant Daytime Frock
The latest Barbara Bell pattern showcases a blue silk dress trimmed with red and blue print on white. Features include a front bodice button row to the hipline, a printed silk collar, a panelled skirt with a printed strip, and gathered three quarter sleeves with fitted cuffs. Pattern No. 1841 B fits sizes 14 to 20 and 40 42, requires 4 1/2 yards of 39 inch fabric, order form available from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept., 149 New Montgomery Ave., San Francisco.
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Sewinz Circle Pattern Dept
New Montgomery Ave
San Francisco
Calif
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Indian Snake Charmer Uses a Mysterious Poison Herb
Kurbad Ali, an Indian, holds a contract with a medical institute to supply cobras for experiments. He uses a mysterious traditional herb whose odor does not affect humans but temporarily stupefies snakes, making them harmless to secure victims.
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Kurbad Ali
Shiftless People Don’t Apologize Never Change
A pointed column notes that shiftless people avoid apologies and remain unchanged, reflecting a social critique about manners and responsibility in everyday life.
Ancient Southwest rabbits identified in clothing
A biologist identified rabbit hairs in garments worn by Southwest inhabitants dating over fifteen centuries ago. The finding confirms use of rabbit fibers in ancient attire and sheds light on early resource use in the region.
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Southwest
Castles in the Air and the Call to Foundations
The message urges turning lofty dreams into solid foundations. It emphasizes steadfast honesty and resilience, advising not to fear minor adversities and to focus on true conduct as the path to realizing aspirations.
Stone Coal Designation in Early Ohio Mining
The first coal from the Hocking Valley in Ohio was labeled stone coal by blacksmiths to distinguish it from charcoal. This historical note reflects early local terminology used by tradesmen in the region.
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Hocking Valley
Ohio
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