Voice of the People attacks pensions and big business in 1933
The column denounces the Economy League and National Chamber of Commerce for opposing veterans pensions. It accuses sponsors of funded pensions of corruption, names Archie Roosevelt and Admiral Byrd, and argues pensions sustain veterans while warning against shifting costs via tax changes. It frames pensions as essential and taxes as unfairly targeted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Economy League
National Chamber of Comerce
Proganda
League
Archie Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
Patman
National Treasury
Admiral Byrd
Admiral Sims
General Pershing
General Harboard
al Smith
Lorain County
National Chamber of Commerce
National C of C
Big Business
Relef
Jury Awards One Dollar Damages
A Lorain suit filed by George Vasur over two missing teeth and other injuries from a fight at 1800 East 28th Street recreation parlors ended with a $1 verdict against Dan Firestone the parlor owner. Vasur alleged Firestone struck him and pushed him down stairs on October 16 1930. Firestone claimed Vasur struck first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East 28Th Street
Lorain
George Vasur
East 30Th Street
A R. Webber
Dan Firestone
Vasur
Firestone
Stockholm Mint Marks Sweden's First Gold Coins in 1568
The first Swedish gold coins were minted in Stockholm in 1568 during King Erik XIV's reign. Earlier, east and west Roman gold coins from the Fourth and Fifth centuries AD were widely used in Sweden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Erik XIV
Christ
Sweden
Flashy Bird Parrot Whisperer Recalls Singing Companion
A speaker recounts owning an African parrot that whistled The Village Blacksmith, noting the beauty and sparking tails as it performed. The memory highlights the bird’s theatrical whistle and striking display.
Veterans News From Elyria Post 1079
Abolishment of pensions and high er taxes are noted. Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Elyria Post 1079 is led by Commander Clyde W. Clapp with Adjutant H. B. Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the
United States
Elyria
Clyde W. Clapp
H. B Forbes
How Modern Women Lose Fat Safely Ad
An advertisement promotes Kruschen Salts as a safe fat loss method. It claims daily half teaspoon in hot water before breakfast and dietary changes will reduce fat in four weeks, increase energy, improve skin, and heighten vitality with a money back guarantee. It directs readers to CW Phillips or any drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CW Phillips
Dairyman Pleads Not Guilty Over Milk Bottle Use
D Cook owner of Cherry Knoll Dairy pleaded not guilty to a state law violation related to using milk bottles registered to another dairy. Justice Joseph Petro presided after a warrant sworn by state inspector Harry Kimmel. Hearing date not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Cook
Cherry Knoll
Joseph Petro
Cooks
Harry Kimmel
Department of Agriculture
Cook
Tahiti's Papeete Among South Sea Islands
Tahiti in French Polynesia is described as one of the most important South Sea islands with Papeete as its chief town of about 4600 residents. The climate is agreeable and vegetation luxuriant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papeete
Tahiti
South Sea Islands
Haydn Uses Joking Motif in Eight Commandments
Composer Haydn, noted for grim humor, adapted a melody for the eighth commandment in a playful setting. Constantinople faces an economic strain largely from missing Russian trade, as reported in the period's commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haydn
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People
Fear
New York State
69Th New Yorks
Court Street
Omorow
Lorain County Savings & Trust Co
Harry H. Smith
Broad Street
South Sea “Metropolis
Constantinople
Karl W. Klein
West Avenue
Eadwards
Cor. Broad
Washington
Standard’s Master Milk Drinks
Peterson
Zemo
Lyon’s
Horlick
Doc Sloan
McCoy
Liniment Bottle
Wildroot Real Fonic c
Tor
Fasteeth
Monarch
Ambre Royal Face
Belleview Gauze J&j
aTsees
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