Legion National Convention Opens in Chicago Monday
Five candidates enter the race for national commander at the American Legion annual convention in Chicago. Ed Hayes of Decatur, a Navy veteran and Illinois leader, is favored by Illinois supporters for his four point plan but faces strong opposition from other contenders. Hayes previously led Illinois as state commander in 1929 and served on the national executive committee.
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Clarksburg
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Illinois
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Decatur
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Navy
National Executive Committee
St. Louis University
Following Fire Trucks Warns Chief
Arrest tickets will be issued to motorists who tail fire department trucks en route to fires. Chiefs say drivers speed behind apparatus risking accidents and patrols will record license numbers for police action.
Fingerprinting Drive Aims To Recruit One Million Citizens
The Committee for the Repression of Racketeering of the Federal Bar Association launched a national campaign to collect one million fingerprints from select citizens. Chairman Robert Dary said the volunteers would help shift fingerprinting away from crime associations and criminal records.
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Federal Bar Association
Robert Dary
Raiio
Prices Advancing Debate in New Deal Recovery Plan
Officials of the New Deal say prices on industrial products are not rising fast enough while advocates of the recovery plan believe faster price gains would boost farmers purchasing power and spur broader employment. The disagreement centers on how price movements affect demand and jobs.
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New Deal
Loyalty Meeting of Women of the Moose Held
The Women of the Moose held a Loyalty night meeting with visitors from Lockport and Morris. Speeches were given by Kathryn Murray of Lockport and Rhaddah Biefield of Morris, with Ina Mae Pell reading on Loyalty and reports from social service and library committees. A program followed featuring Gretchen Larkin Pearl Button and Marion E. Anderson.
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Women of the
Moose
Lockport
Morris
Kathryn Murray
Rhaddah Biefield
Ina Mae Pell
Mooseheart
Mary Sharp
Social Service
Pearl Huron
Library
Gretchen Larkin
Pearl Button
Marion E. Anderson
Traveling salesmen seek NRA approval for punctual appointment code
Traveling salesmen urge the National Retail Association to approve a code requiring purchasing agents to keep appointments exactly on time to reduce wasted time.
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NRA
Modern gas heat offered at new low rates and easy terms
The ad promotes gas heating as a twentieth century convenience with rates at half the 1930-31 level. It offers a risk free trial with installation at the company’s expense and $3 a month rental first year, claiming benefits like no coal shoveling, cleaner walls, and easier furnace control from indoors.
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