Relief Needs on Increase in December Relief Demands
Washington January 1 Increases in direct relief demands, in some cities over 50 percent in December, were reported to the Senate unemployment committee by the Social Security Board. The 34 cities surveyed showed 376,786 general relief cases, up 15.9 percent from November, with noted spotty patterns and lack of uniform standards in relief criteria. Birmingham, Hartford, Atlanta, Denver, Toledo, and St Paul posted notable increases.
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Washington
Senate Unemployment Committee
Social Security Board
Byrnes
D-Sc
Birmingham
Hartford
Atlanta
Denver
Toledo
St Paul
Counterfeit Shillings Found in England by Scotland Yard
Scotland Yard uncovered counterfeit shillings in England containing six percent silver, a higher percentage than genuine coins. Detectives report the forged coins are distinct by their alloy, suggesting a deliberate attempt to imitate official currency. The discovery prompts scrutiny of minting practices and may lead to further arrests.
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Scotland Yard
England
Wheeler Surname and Notable Wheelers in America
The Wheeler name traces to Saxon roots with Wielber meaning the prosperous hero. John Wheeler founded the American line, sailing to Massachusetts Bay in 1633 and settling in Agawam, Salisbury, and Newbury before dying in 1670. Notable Wheelers span Alvin Sawyer to William Reginald, across professions from chemist to diplomat.
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Alvin Sawyer
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Buffalo
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Spartanburg
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New York City
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Conn
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New Haven
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Check Of Dockets Now In Progress
Baltimore January 11 A detailed investigation of police court dockets to determine final disposition of cases involving motor vehicle law violations has been in progress over two months Motor Vehicles Commissioner Walter R Rudy said Magistrates records in every county are being checked with State Police investigators cooperation Reports have been received from about eight counties listing each case appealed or left open and including recommendations from investigators for closing the records
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Baltimore
Walter R. Rudy
Rudy
First Lady at Maryland in Parlor Politics Comedy
Kay Francis stars in First Lady at the Maryland Theatre, a comedy about social maneuvering by wives of office holders in Washington. The film follows an ambitious wife who schemes for her husband Preston Foster to reach the presidency so she can enjoy White House privileges and status.
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Washington, D. C
Maryland Theatre
Kay Francis
Preston Foster
White House
League of Frightened Men at Henry's Theater today
Rex Stout's Nero Wolfe leaves his chair to solve a rare mystery in League of Frightened Men showing today only at Henry's Theatre. Walter Connolly plays Nora Wolfe and Lionel Stander shines as Archie Goodwin in a spine tingling drama.
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League OF Frightened Men
Henry’s Theatre
Rex Stout
Nero Wolfe
Henry's Theatre
Walter Connolly
Nora Wolfe
Lionel Stander
Archie Goodwin
Wolfe
Comedy Serves Relief in Women's Adventure Tale
A lighthearted piece describes women as central figures in a comedy that eases audience tension. The narrative follows lively character escapades and humor that sustains the story’s upbeat tone.
Bodies Of Victims Of Crash Located In Uruguay
The bodies of Eduardo Justo son of President Agustin Justo of Argentina and eight others aboard an Argentine army plane were found in a remote section of northern Uruguay. Captain Juan Saenz, the Uruguayan army pilot, located the wreckage on the Itacumba creek bank about 250 miles northwest of Buenos Aires after searching through difficult terrain.
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Buenos Aires
Eduardo Justo
Agustin P. Justo
Argentina
Uruguay
Juan Saenz
Itacumba
Argentine Plane Crash Reported with Destruction and Casualties
A continuing storm hampered rescue work after a crash. The Argentine plane was totally destroyed and bodies were unrecognizable. A land rescue team from the Uruguayan Ministry of the Interior reached the site in the late afternoon.
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Ministry of the Interior
Hong Kong Is Port City At Mouth Of Canton River
Hong Kong, a Chinese city under British control, sits on an island at the mouth of the Canton River, serving as a strategic harbor and gateway between Britain and southern China.
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Hong Kong
Canton River
Local Man Enlists For Naval Service
Jean William Showe, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Edward Showe of 439 West Franklin Street, has been accepted for enlistment in the U S Navy via Martinsburg recruiting station. He was sent to Baltimore for enlistment completion and to Norfolk for three months training, with future ship duty conditional on trade school attendance. Navy officials say applications are being accepted from qualified young men aged 17 to 25 who must pass physical and mental examinations.
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Jean William Showe
Charles Edward Showe
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Franklin Street
Big City
U. S. Navy
Navy
Martinsburg
Eugene R. Richardson
Showe
Baltimore
Norfolk
Ueet
Parking Drive Opened by Police
State police began a crackdown on lovers lane parking along highways near Cumberland after complaints from Allegany property owners. Major Elmer F. Munshower said protests cited motorists parking without lights on private property and across private lanes and driveways. Cumberland substation officers were ordered to investigate.
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Baltimore
Allegany
Cumberland
Elmer F. Munshower
Munshower
Radio Beacons Aid Training For Enlisted Men
The program offers about 55 grades where enlisted men gain valuable training. A nautical radio beacon proves effective for roughly 100 miles as part of the instruction and reference system.
Actor 18 Weds Hollywood Star Son Confirms Oct. First
Low Chaney Jr actor son of the late star admitted Monday that he and Patsy Beck a non professional were married Oct 1 in Hollywood.
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Hollywood
Low Chaney, Jr
Patsy Beck
Musterole Promoted For Child Cold Relief
An advertisement urges treating a child’s chest cold or cough with Musterole. It claims the milder Children’s strength penetrates, stimulates circulation, and soothes bronchial passages with vapors. Advertises Regular, Children's and Extra Strong options.
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Childres
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