Uplift Seen in Economic Outlook Says Revenue Bureau
Washington March 14 The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports signs of a recovery in business conditions noting renewed interest by buyers in industrial foods a modest rise in demand for wheat and cotton and slower declines in consumer purchasing power. Inventories are shrinking and foreign demand for American agricultural products remains strong. House debates a national council to curb recession while Senators note Roosevelt meetings with auto industry leaders to stabilize production and credit limits are discussed.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
House of Representatives
Cox
General Council
Roosevelt
Volunteers Sought for Blood Transfusion Aid
An urgent appeal requests volunteers aged 16 to 78 with matching blood to save Rosanna Wolfe a year old girl critically ill with pneumonia mastoiditis and brain abscess. Her physician says a transfusion is imperative and volunteers should report to Washington County Hospital immediately.
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Rosanna Wolfe
Washington County Hospital
Witness at Trial Dies
Salem reports a 59 year old Saugus hardware dealer Lyman G. Smith died after fainting on the witness stand during a divorce trial in Salem. Medical examiner says heart disease caused death as Judge O'Brien pressed witnesses. The trial centers on a alleged wife swapping involving four principals, with testimonies from Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Watson, and corroborating statements from a Salem chauffeur. Mrs. Esther A. Davis testified about arrangements surrounding the couples. Kennedy nomination to be Ambassador to Great Britain confirmed by the Senate.
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Salem
Mass
Lyman G. Smith
Raymond
Lee
Ignatius Zielinski
Smith
Edward B. O'Brien
Calvin M. Watson
Topsfield Tree
Esther A. Davis
Watsons
Lees
Local Market Prices and Church Attendance Note
Local market quotes show prices for wheat corn potatoes butter eggs lard and other farm goods against a backdrop mentioning a decrease in Sunday school attendance reported by The Church of England's year book. The brief item blends commodity prices with a church statistic from the same issue.
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Church of England
Gold Named Board Head Gold Named Board Head
Phil H. Gold of Winchester was re-elected president of the Hast Central Fruit Growers Production Credit Association at a directors meeting after the annual session at Beck's Tavern. F W Richardson of Dover and J M Diehl were elected vice president and secretary treasurer respectively. Directors re-elected: Gold for three years Hershey for two years and Scott for one year.
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Phil H. Gold
Winchester
Hast Central Fruit Growers Production Credit Association
Beck's Tavern
F. W. Richardson
Dover
Del
J. M. Diehl
Hiram F. Hershey
Mamburg
BE. W. Scott
Rockville
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
J. K. Coughton
Juniors Install Officers At Meet
Recently elected officers were installed at a Jimini Fire Company meeting. Max Hoover named to head committees for a trial and smoker later this month. Siemund Andrews, J W Munson, Claude R Smith, Owen Hartle and Horatio Wer were listed among officers. A check receipt was acknowledged from Thorm as W Panghborn. Seven foreign countries agreed to take exhibit space at the New York World's Fair.
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Jimini Fire Company
Max Hoover
Siemund Andrews
J. W. Munson
Claude R. Smith
Owen Hartle
Horatio
Thormas W. Panghborn
Fasting Minister Conducts Service Despite Warning
MEMPHIS Tenn Jan 14 Dean Israel Harding Noe aged 46 conducted a 45 minute service despite a physician warning death is near unless he ends a religious fast started over a year ago. He moved to St Marys Episcopal cathedral with a taper and candles delivering a strained resounding voice while maintaining his vow to prove man can attain the fullness of the Godhead bodily. He has reportedly subsisted on oranges for most of the year and has had water only since February with communion wafers and wine since January 2 through three services weekly.
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Memphis
Tenn
Dean Israel Harding Noe
Dean
Dean Noe
St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral
Safety Group Appointed To Lead Campaign
A seven member safety committee was appointed by Mayor W. Lee Elgin after a unanimous City Council approval of a plan to cut fatalities from reckless driving. The panel will educate via schools, clubs, billboards, radio and newspapers and advise the Mayor, Council and Board of Street Commissioners. Members include John R. Tenney, Fred C. Wright Jr, H. W. McElwee, Harry T. Brewer, Charles W. Hoffman, Charley McKee and W. Geary Porter.
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W. Lee Elgin
Board of Street Commissioners
John R. Tenney
Rotary Club
Fred C. Wright
Kiwanis Club
Efort
Tre Gullant
Fuldinger
Policemen Defend Accused In Taal Court
In Taal city court three police officers acted as defense witnesses in a case where a cab driver faced a liquor impairment arrest. The arresting officers testified the driver was not drunk and a second officer corroborated. The driver was found not guilty.
Administration May Be Forced To Take Hand
Mrs. Caraway read a lengthy report to reading clerks from a 1887 judiciary sub committee, arguing the antilynching measure is unconstitutional. She denounced the bill as an insult to the South and cited the 1936 Democratic national convention two thirds rule change as diminishing Southern influence, warning of political and business competition against the region.
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Caraway
Judiciary
Arkansas
Body found on rural road near Phenix City
Phenix City detectives report the nude body of a 20-year-old woman, identified by state patrol as Mrs. Nelle McFarland, was found on a rural road five miles from the city. The victim is described as a Phenix City divorcee and indicates possible foul play. Further investigation ongoing.
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Phenix City
Ala
Nelle McFarland
No Time for More Taxes Urges Balance Through Economy
Washington on January 14, Secretary Morgenthau told Congress it is not the time to seek additional taxes. Testifying to a House subcommittee, he urged balancing the budget via economies rather than higher levies, noting uncertainty 18 months ahead and possible unemployment impact. He said the administration would prevent starvation if unemployment rises.
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Washington
Morgenthau
Congress
House
Treasury
Ludlow
D-fad
Secretary of the Treasury
All Exchange Transactions Suspended in Paris
The report notes suspended exchange dealings as debt rises to 1.35 billion and worker protests against rising living costs intensify. Leaders Jules Jeanneney Edouard Herriot and other national figures are summoned to a conference while government formation remains unsettled between leftist and conservative factions. The Communist party criticizes Chantemps for actions blamed for financial panic and harm to social laws.
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Jules Jeanneney
Senate
Edouard Herriot
Chamber
People’s Front
People's Front
Chantemps
Communist Party
Three Cent Postage To Be Continued
Washington officials testified that average mail postage will stay at three cents as the Treasury Post Office supply bill is considered. First Assistant Postmaster General William W. Howes warned a two cent return is not yet due, citing a potential revenue loss exceeding $90,000,000 annually.
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Washington
William W. Howes
Shearings
Treasury
Whirred Across Clues In the Daily Crossword
A compact crossword from the daily page lists across clues such as Whirred in bed toward the stern and sheet of glass with answers like except soft murmur and printing office. It names lines across like what is in one piece and a sphere and ends with a drink vessel and a city in Illinois.
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Pompeii
Mlinois
Puzzle Solutions and Clues From Yesterday
A garbled list of crossword like clues is presented with several definitions and partial answers. The text includes phrases such as Short Jacket Pronoun To audio degree Southern johnnycake Piece gut AS Cause to go Record of family descent DOWN Mineral springs Bucket Sap Poor Poisonous snake Most meager Malign and kind of clothes sh ive 1g 22 a 2a 26 27 28 Upreturnable serve at tennis In behalf o Plaything Corrupt Indefinite amount Throw lightly Railroad torpedo State positively Native of Serbia Genus of the honeybee Cheer for or encourage Jewish ment 33 Grasp 35 Urges on 8 Gray and heavy Organs of SCefT Unsuited Beside Geometrical solid Body joint Adversary Writing fluid Female sandpiper Terminus during fires The firemen contended that women and children rushing to the scene greatly hindered their efforts.
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Serbia
Firemen Seek Eight Hour Day For Hagerstown Fire Crews
A petition to shift fourteen drivers of Hagerstown's five fire companies to an eight hour day was presented to the Mayor Council and department committees. No action was taken. Officials noted 12 hour shifts reduce efficiency and police already operate an eight hour schedule. The meeting aimed to quell rumors of rifts and discussed improving conditions and police protection.
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Hagerstown
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